PRO STOCK BIKE

Hines clocked a national record performance of 6.968 seconds en route to becoming the eighth different Pro Stock Motorcycle winner of the season. Hines powered his Harley-Davidson to a final round run of 7.253 at 186.46 to defeat Karen Stoffer, who posted a 7.343 at 181.64 on her Geico Suzuki.

"It was a great weekend for the Screamin' Eagle Vance & Hines team," said Hines of his fourth career victory. "We were the No. 1 qualifier, set the national record and won the race. I am proud to be the eighth different winner this season and just happy to finally get another win. It has been a long time since we won so this is great for the team."

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Hines, who defeated Matt Smith, Chip Ellis and new points leader Antron Brown (photo above by James Drew) in early rounds, rode a consistently quick bike all day until the final, when it bogged at the start.

"The bike almost shut off when I let out the clutch," said Hines, who earlier this season became the first rider to post a six-second run. "It scared me, because I thought 'Oh no, not again.' It feels good to win today and give my dad (team owner Byron Hines) his 60th victory since he's been in the sport."

MISC NOTES

There were some extra security measures in effect at Infineon Raceway over the weekend -- explosives sniffing dogs. This serious handler and dog worked the Pro Stock and Manufacturers Midway checking trash cans, behind and under motorhomes and transporters making it safe for everybody at the racetrack. There were other security measures all over the vast facility, but if we told you about them. . .well, you know how the rest of it goes. (Darr Hawthorne photo)