After an uncharacteristically poor showing at Charlotte where NHRA added 10 lbs. to the Harleys, they returned to their dominance of the bike class at Gateway, although between them the Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidsons made five engine changes over the weekend.
Eddie Krawiec claimed his seventh Pro Stock Motorcycle victory of the season and increased his points lead to 33 over his final round opponent and teammate, Andrew Hines. Krawiec took his 18th career victory when Hines fouled on his identically prepared motorcycle.
Krawiec took three of his round wins via red-light starts by his opponents, including his first round win over Steve Johnson and second round win over Chip Ellis. Krawiec used a strong performance on his Harley to outrun Hector Arana Sr.’s Lucas Oil Buell in the semifinals.