McCaa’s Enterprises Street Pro

Defending Hot Street champion Bruce Croneberger didn’t get the season opening victory in Hot Street he had hoped for, but he made up for it by taking home the win in Street Pro.  Croneberger encountered mechanical problems on the machine for much of the weekend, but thanks to two consecutive bye runs, was able to win the event.
“It was an ugly win,” Croneberger said. “We really didn’t expect to win this weekend. We were having some issues with the clutch.”
Croneberger’s upset win over Zach Johnson in the opening round proved to be the key to the event victory.  “After getting by Zach Johnson in the first round I had a bye to the semifinals,” Croneberger said.  “The clutch was really acting up but I put the best band-aid I could on it for the final and lucky for us, we got another bye.  We slipped and slided right through it.”
 
Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod

After finishing runner-up in the point series for the last two seasons, Larry Edmondson left Gainesville leading the 2007 points thanks to a strong wining effort.“I feel really good,” Edmondson said from the winner’s circle.  
Edmondson said the hardest part of the weekend was getting traction.“We tried out some new Metzeler tires and we just couldn’t seem to get the clutch right,” Edmondson said.  “We thought about it and thought about it and finally Elvis, my clutch man, came through for us.”
In the final Edmondson defeated Lou Gerencer on a holeshot with a .058 light and a 9.64 to Gerencer’s .176 bulb and 9.56.

Dragmasters Hot Street

“It was incredible just to be in my first ever final.  To actually win the thing is just amazing,” Hot Street winner Charley Douglass said. “I’ve been waiting for this ever since I first started racing AHDRA seven years ago.  It feels awesome.”
In the final Douglass defeated Bruce Croneberger on a holeshot with a .018 light and a 10.27 to Croneberger’s .128 and 10.21. Douglass was able to endure some problems with the transmission along the way.
“We had a little bit of trouble shifting throughout the weekend,” Douglass said.  “I’m not real sure what’s wrong.  We will have to take it home and tear it apart.”

Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod Destroyer

Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod Destroyer rider L.E. Tonglet is only 17-years-old and he’s already a three year veteran of the sport.  With the help of his father, former NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Gary Tonglet, L.E. has become one of the most consistent riders in the AHDRA. Tonglet’s win at the Bikeweek Nationals was ample evidence of his ability.
“It’s been running so consistent.  My dad is the crew chief and I give him a lot of credit,” Tonglet said. “He gives this bike a lot of TLC.” Tonglet defeated the 2006 class champion, Michael Ray in the final with a 9.14 to a 9.44 from Ray.
Weighing in at only 125 pounds L.E. certainly has the right stature for the competitive class.