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AHDRA DEBUTS IN GAINESVILLE WITH OVER A MILLION POSTED IN CASH AND PRIZES FOR 2003 SEASON

S & S Cycle makes $10,000 Announcement

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., February 25, 2003 - With less than a week before the season opener in Gainesville, Florida, AHDRA announces a larger 2003 event purse, contingency posting increases and a special announcement for S & S Pro Stock competitors.

AHDRA President, Craig Tharpe says this year will be the most exciting season ever. "We've added nearly $10,000 to each event purse which totals over $800,000 for the season. With that added to the contingency postings that are still coming in daily, we will start the season with well over a million dollars posted in cash and prizes". Tharpe added that he owes a lot of gratitude to those who make it possible. "We are so fortunate to have loyal support from our sponsors. They have truly stepped up to the plate this year, and we hope to make the experience rewarding for both the sponsors and competitors".

Stepping up in a big way indeed, will be S & S Cycle as they announced yesterday a $10,000 cash reward for this year's S & S Pro Stock National point's champion. "That's huge news for the Pro Stock class", Tharpe commented. "It will be the largest payout ever for the class and we look for it to be a thrilling year for them. Our hats off to the folks at S & S Cycle for believing in the sport and lending their generous support."

Another bonus announcement comes from Dragmasters, sponsor of the brand new Hot Street class. Willie Hershberger of Dragmasters announced he will double the prize purse for the Hot Street class in Gainesville.

The Screamin' Eagle Bike Week Nationals presented by Gainesville Harley-Davidson leads off the season March 4th & 5th and at press time, over 200 competitors are pre-registered, including 40 Screamin' Eagle Nitro Harley Top Fuel entries.

Technical Director, Bill McGrew says he expects at least 400 racers will line the staging lanes in Gainesville, making it the biggest season opener and largest competitor turn out in the history of AHDRA.

Gates open for competitors Monday, March 3rd for parking, tech and registration.
Tuesday, gates open for spectators at 7am, with qualifying at 9am.
Wednesday, gates open at 8am with sportsman eliminations at 9am and the Pro eliminations at 12:30pm.

Admission to the Screamin' Eagle Bike Week Nationals presented by Gainesville Harley-Davidson is $40 for 2 days and $25 for single day passes. H.O.G. members receive a $5 discount at the gate and Children under 12 are admitted free.

For more information on the Screamin' Eagle Bike Week Nationals presented by Gainesville Harley-Davidson and a complete listing of 2003 purse and contingency postings, visit www.ahdra.com.