Stoffer aiming to realize Indy dream By: Jack Korpela Indianapolis Pre Race - Ask any drag racer, if they could only win one event in their career, what would it be? Undoubtedly an overwhelming amount would say, The NHRA US Nationals from Indianapolis, Ind. The US Nationals is generally regarded as NHRA’s version of the Daytona 500 – the largest and most prestigious event of the year. GEICO-backed NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Karen Stoffer is hoping to add an Indy win to her resume this weekend. “I’ve always dreamed of winning this race. We had the opportunity to do some testing and I feel really good about what we are bringing to the table,” Stoffer said. “The team has done a terrific job the last few races.” Stoffer is hot off of a semifinal finish two weeks ago in Memphis, Tenn., that moved her up one spot to No. 6 in the POWERade point series. Currently Stoffer is 249 points behind the leader and only 19 outside of the top five. “Obviously there is a lot on the line,” Stoffer said. “Not only is this the biggest race of the year, but the season is winding down and every round win is precious.” For Stoffer the action begins on 6:15 on Friday with the first session of Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying and it culminates during final eliminations on Monday afternoon. Cheer on Stoffer and Team Geico during this weekend’s extensive ESPN 2 television coverage. ESPN2 Schedule Sept. 2 11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Qualifying Sept. 3 12:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Qualifying Sept. 3 11:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m. Qualifying Sept. 4 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Eliminations Sept. 4 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Eliminations Sept. 7 3:00 a.m.-5:00 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.