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THE BIGGEST OF THEM ALL—AHDRA'S GRAND FINALE COMING UP AT THE JIMS LAS VEGAS NATIONALS PRESENTED BY BARNETT CLUTCHES, NOVEMBER 12TH & 13TH

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., November 1, 2005 - The truck is loaded and ready to roll from AHDRA headquarters to The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

It's the big finish to a colossal season for racers, sponsors, and the many loyal fans who supported the 2005 Screamin' Eagle Performance Parts Championship Series.

JIMS is back on board in the title role at the Las Vegas meet and AHDRA welcomes Barnett Clutches as this year's presenting sponsor.

Activities kick off on Thursday, November 10th, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Las Vegas Harley-Davidson on South Eastern Avenue. The Las Vegas Harley-Davidson Nitro party will feature bike displays and loads of fun to start this weekend of racing excitement.

On Friday, November 11th, the pre-race celebration continues at The JIMS Rolling Bones Party at the Las Vegas Harley Davidson Café from 8:00-11:00 p.m. This annual pre-event gathering has become a popular venue for building the excitement surrounding the AHDRA event in Las Vegas.

The action hits The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday, November 12th, with qualifying at 9:00 a.m.

At 12:00 noon, The Screamin' Eagle Las Vegas High Stakes Shootout gets under way with a hefty $15,000 prize purse.

The Shootout is open to both professional and novice racers. Participants must have a current AHDRA membership and meet technical safety requirements. Complete details are available at www.ahdra.com.

Qualifying resumes at the JIMS Las Vegas Nationals Presented by Barnett Clutches once the Shootout field is narrowed to sixteen entries.

On Sunday, eliminations begin for Sportsman classes at 9:30 a.m., followed by final eliminations in the Screamin' Eagle Las Vegas High Stakes Shootout. Opening ceremonies and Pro eliminations are set to begin at 1:00 p.m.

Gates open on Saturday at 7:00 a.m. and on Sunday at 8:00 a.m.

Admission is $40 for the weekend and $25 for single-day passes. Children 11 and under are admitted free; there is also free admission for active and reserve military personnel. H.O.G. members receive a $5 discount.

Discount tickets are available at Las Vegas Harley-Davidson dealerships.

On Monday, November 14th, the long-awaited (and much-anticipated) moment arrives when the 2005 Champions are crowned at the AHDRA Champion Awards Banquet at Sam's Town Hotel and Casino. The ceremonies begin at 6:00 p.m.

For more information on the JIMS Las Vegas Nationals presented by Barnett Clutches, please contact 336-924-2095 or visit www.ahdra.com.