Stoffer anticipating a Brainerd Breakout By: Jack Korpela With only five races remaining in the 2006 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship chase GEICO-backed Karen Stoffer, currently ranked No. 7 in the POWERade point series, is poised to make a run to the top. “It’s time to make a move,” Stoffer said. “The points are so tight right now that several riders still have chance to win it all.” Arguably, the two-wheeled category has been the most competitive of all the NHRA Pro categories with the top ten riders separated by a mere 281 points. Stoffer is currently 225 behind leader Andrew Hines. “It’s not out of the question at all,” Stoffer said in regards to challenging for the lead. “The other teams keep getting stronger and stronger but we have seen that anything can happen in this class and anyone can win. I feel very confident in my team.” The final third of the season starts this weekend at Brainerd International Raceway for the NHRA Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Watch for Stoffer during this weekend’s extensive ESPN 2 Event Coverage ESPN2 Schedule Aug. 12 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Qualifying Aug. 13 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Eliminations Aug. 18 3:00 a.m.-5:00 a.m. Repeat Eliminations 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.