PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE


Reigning world champion Eddie Krawiec claimed his first win of 2013 and first victory at Texas Motorplex, riding his Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to a holeshot victory of 6.951 at 191.87 in the final round to hold off Matt Smith’s Viper Motorcycle Company Buell.

“A lot of luck went my way this weekend,” Krawiec said. “I’m just happy to be here. This is a huge win for the Harley-Davidson team. It’s easy to show up to a race but it’s hard to be competitive. There’s a lot of great motorcycles and racers.”

Krawiec beat teammate Andrew Hines, Texas fan-favorite Michael Ray and Hector Arana Sr. to advance to the final round.

“This weekend, I was riding great but I wasn’t racing great,” said Krawiec of his first victory at Texas Motorplex. “If we can continue and improve, I think you’re going to see our Harley’s sitting up front.”

Matt and Angie Smith are the only married couple competing in an NHRA professional class. At Dallas, in the first round Angie ran a 6.992 at 187.70 but fell to Michael Ray’s 6.855/195.59.

Pro Stock Motorcycle Points
1. Hector Arana Jr, 2,261; 2. Matt Smith, 2,250; 3. Hector Arana, 2,228; 4. Eddie Krawiec, 2,199; 5. Michael Ray, 2,191; 6. Scotty Pollacheck, 2,147; 7. LE Tonglet, 2,134; 8. John Hall, 2,129; 9. Adam Arana, 2,088; 10. Shawn Gann, 2,062.