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NHRA: All Pro/Bumper to Bumper/Auto Value RT Challenge Update

8 September 2000

Posted By Terry Callahan
Motorsports Editor, The Auto Channel

GLENDORA, Calif. - Overall standings for the All Pro/Bumper to Bumper/Auto Value RT Challenge following 11 NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series events that feature Pro Stock Motorcycle competition. The program awards $2,000 to the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle rider that records the best reaction time average during three of four qualifying attempts during an NHRA Winston Drag Racing Series event. The rider that posts the best reaction time average, using qualifying results from 10 of 14 Pro Stock Motorcycle events during the 2000 season, will earn $30,000 from All Pro/Bumper to Bumper/Auto Value at the season-ending NHRA awards ceremony.

All Pro/Bumper to Bumper/Auto Value RT Challenge season standings as of Sept. 6, 2000, following the NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park:

1. Shawn Gann, Gann Racing Suzuki .4286
2. Craig Treble, Matco Tools Suzuki .4303
3. Tony Mullen, Team 23 Suzuki .4312
4. Antron Brown, Team 23 Suzuki .4329
5. Blaine Hale, Wells Cargo Kawasaki .4372
6. Matt Hines, Eagle One Suzuki .4397
7. Angelle Seeling, Team Winston Suzuki .4456
8. Geno Scali, Cope Racing Suzuki .4494
9. Reggie Showers, PDI/Damprid Suzuki .4783
10. Lori Francis, Screamin' Eagle Harley-Davidson .4812

Individual winners of the All Pro/Bumper to Bumper/Auto Value RT Challenge:

Mac Tools Gatornationals, Gainesville, Fla.:
Chris Reuter, S&S Cabling Suzuki, .424 seconds, $2,000

Summitracing.com NHRA Nationals, Las Vegas:
Larry Cook, Coyner's Auto Body Suzuki, .421 seconds, $2,000

Advance Auto Parts NHRA Southern Nationals, Commerce, Ga.:
Shawn Gann, Gann Racing Suzuki, .412 seconds, $2,000

Matco Tools Spring SuperNationals, Englishtown, N.J.:
Antron Brown, Team 23 Suzuki, .408 seconds, $2,000

Castrol Nationals presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts, Ennis, Texas:
Antron Brown, Team 23 Suzuki, .417 seconds, $2,000

Prestone Route 66 Nationals, Joliet, Ill.:
Shawn Gann, Gann Racing Suzuki, .415 seconds, $2,000

Pontiac Excitement Nationals presented by Summit Racing, Kirkersville, Ohio:
Matt Hines, Eagle One Suzuki, .423 seconds, $2,000

Sears Craftsman Nationals, Madison, Ill.:
Craig Treble, Matco Tools Suzuki, .423 seconds, $2,000

Mopar Parts Mile-High Nationals, Morrison, Colo.:
Angelle Seeling, Team Winston Suzuki, .412 seconds, $2,000

Colonel's Truck Accessories NHRA Nationals, Brainerd, Minn.
Matt Hines, Eagle One Suzuki, .424 seconds, $2,000

NHRA U.S. Nationals, Clermont, Ind.:
Rob Short, Short Racing Kawasaki, .409 seconds, $2,000

Text provided by Anthony Vestal

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