Stoffer looking to keep up momentum
By: Jack Korpela

After climbing to fourth in the POWERade point series, GEICO-backed NHRA POWERade Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Karen Stoffer is hoping to continue her hot streak at this weekend’s O’Reilly NHRA Midwest Nationals from Madison, Ill.

“Last weekend was amazing,” Stoffer said of her final round appearance. “The team is performing very consistently and if we can continue that over the next few races we will have a chance to challenge for the points lead.”

Heading into this weekend’s race Stoffer sits in the No. 4 spot in the POWERade point series, just 105 behind leader Angelle Sampey.

This weekend’s race will cap a grueling third consecutive week of competition for the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. Stoffer says the back-to-back races don’t bother her in the least.

“I’m used to it form all of my years of bracket racing,” Stoffer said. “I like it because it gives us a chance to get on a roll.”
Watch for Stoffer in her bid to claim the point lead during this weekend’s extensive ESPN 2 event coverage

ESPN2 Schedule
June 24 10:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Qualifying
June 25 10:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Eliminations
June 26 2:30 a.m.-4:30 a.m. Repeat Eliminations
(All times Eastern)

Stoffer extended a special thanks to all of the 2006 sponsors.
Geico Motorcycle Insurance 1-866-326-2036, Mac Tools, Bates Leathers, NGK, Airtech, Wrath Motorsports, Square One Graphics, and Vance and Hines Motorsports.