PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE

In Pro Stock Motorcycle, three-time world champ Andrew Hines raced to the victory over defending series champ Hector Arana. Hines earned his second win of the season and 20th of his career with a 6.968 at 190.24 on his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson in the final, while Arana’s Lucas Oil Buell slowed with a 7.047 at 188.12.

Hines raced to early round wins over Mike Berry, Craig Treble and David Hope.

“This is about as good as it gets,” Hines said. “It was a good, clean race in the final. I had to push it in the final. I knew Hector was strong. He had been running good all weekend, and he qualified No. 1, so I held onto the clutch lever with just the lightest amount of pressure that I could, and I was .006. That was a little closer than I wanted it, but I’ll take it. He’s a tough competitor. He’s the world champ from last year, and it doesn’t put a bigger smile on our face than to beat him.”

Reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Hector Arana raced to his third final-round appearances of the 2010 season to pad his lead in the Full Throttle standings to 101 points with five of 17 races completed.

"The points are adding up in our favor but I'm looking for the win," Arana said after dismounting his Lucas Oil Buell V-Twin. "I need to start my Wally collection for this year. Maybe I got a little spoiled last year but you get to where you want those things.

"I can't complain. My kids, Hector and Adam, they did a helluva job, especially in this heat. We did good and I've got a lot to be happy for."

After two six-second passes in wins over Wesley Wells and Craig Treble, Arana slowed in his last two passes, which were both clocked in 7.04 seconds.

"In third and fourth gear against (winner Drew) Hines the bike laid down for some reason," Arana said. "There's something wrong. I can't put my finger in there yet but we'll get it fixed before the next race."

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