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AHDRA BRINGS THE BEST RACING ACTION OF 2005 TO MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY ON JULY 16TH AND 17TH

WINSTON-SALEM, NC, July 6, 2005 - Fans will be treated to a spectacular show at this year's S & S Cycle Mid Atlantic Nationals presented by All American Harley-Davidson and Harley-Davidson of Frederick at Maryland International Raceway (M.I.R.).

What makes this one different from the rest? Just ask the huge contingent of racers headed to M.I.R. and they will likely tell you-they're fighting for Championships at this mid-season mark in the series.

Nearly 300 competitors are expected to take the track on July 16th and 17th, including former IHRA and AHDRA Champion, Doug Vancil on the powerful Vance & Hines/Drag Specialties sponsored fuel bike.

Vancil enters the event with only one win to his resume in 2005, but his determination and drive for more has netted him enough to take the lead in the Screamin' Eagle Nitro Harley standings.

He'll have plenty of nitro-powered competition in the lanes at M.I.R. with Florida's Mike Lehman quickly climbing the charts and trailing Vancil by a slim 13-points in the national standings. Mike Romine of Sturgis, MI, Tracy Kile of Hatfield, PA and New Jersey's Drums Brancaccio are also very well seated to take the lead.

Lehman (H-D of W. Palm Beach Racing) is pulling double duty in nitro competition, coming off a huge two-category win in Seattle that gave him the 2nd place position in Top Fuel and has him sitting in the top spot in the JIMS Pro Fuel standings just ahead of the heavy-hitter from Ohio, Chris Streeter.

While those spectating at M.I.R. will get a rush from the horsepower and speed on the track, the racers adrenaline is driven by that desire for National Championship titles up for grabs in 15 classes of competition.

Racing gets underway on Saturday with qualifying at 11:00am. On Sunday, sportsman eliminations begin at 9:00am and the Pros take the track at 12:30pm.

Admission is $40 for the weekend and $25 for a one-day pass. Children 11 and under are admitted free. AHDRA offers free admission for active and reserve military personnel. H.O.G. members receive a $5 discount with a valid membership.

Discount tickets can be purchased in advance at All American Harley-Davidson and Harley-Davidson of Frederick.

AHDRA welcomes participants of this year's Maryland/Delaware State H.O.G. Rally. Rally attendees will receive a $10 discount on admission with rally credentials.

All American Harley-Davidson (Mechanicsville, MD) will kick off the rally and racing weekend with a Nitro party on Friday, July 15th from 3:00-8:00pm.

For more information on the upcoming S & S Cycle Mid-Atlantic Nationals presented by All American Harley-Davidson and Harley-Davidson of Frederick contact 336-924-2095 or visit www.ahdra.com. For track information, call 301-449-RACE or visit www.mirdrag.com.