PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE

Andrew Hines got his fourth Pro Stock Motorcycle victory of the season and third in the Countdown, powering his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson past a red-lighting Jerry Savoie’s White Alligator Racing Suzuki in the final round. With the win, Hines increased his series lead to 46 over the hard-charging Savoie. The championship in the two-wheel class will be decided at the Auto Club NHRA Finals.

Hines (near lane), 6.973, 191.92 def. Hector Arana Sr., 7.001, 191.54 in the semifinal.

Savoie (far lane), 6.906, 194.10 def. LE Tonglet, 6.980, 192.66 in the other semi.

“The biggest thing was that final round battle between one and two in points,” Hines said. “We’ve been running neck and neck all weekend long. I was in damage control all day and I was lucky enough to turn on a few win lights. That final might’ve looked pressure packed, but I was calm and confident. I knew I needed a good race. The team was able to make the motorcycle go quicker in the final and we got the win.”