Stoffer Reaching for Biggest Win of her Career

Karen Stoffer, rider of the Geico NHRA Suzuki has had some pretty big wins throughout her career. However a win at this weekend's illustrious US Nationals from Indianapolis, Ind would be by far her most monumental victory yet.

For NHRA racers the "Big Go" in Indianapolis is as important as the Daytona 500 is to NASCAR competitors. It is the single most coveted event of the season. Winning this event guarantees a racer entry into an exclusive club of past champions and legends.

"I feel honored just to be here," said Stoffer, who will make her sixth US Nationals appearance. "This race means so much. We put a lot of effort into preparing for this."

For Stoffer this year's US Nationals may very well be the most extraordinary event of her career. Throughout the weekend Stoffer will compete in her first ever Ringer's Gloves Pro Bike Battle, a race in which she earned a spot in by continually qualifying in the top of the pack over the last year.

A total of $61,000 is up for grabs as the winner of the Ringer's Gloves Pro Bike Battle will earn $25,000 and any rider who can win the Battle and the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals will earn a $10,000 double-up bonus from NHRA. The Battle runner-up will earn $10,000 and the two semifinalists will earn $6,000 each. The four first-round finishers will earn $3,500 apiece

This year's US Nationals also marks the beginning of NHRA's new playoff-style championship countdown. Stoffer solidified her spot in the final eight by garnering two event victories earlier this year and consistently winning rounds throughout the season.

"I'm going through a lot of emotions right now. Winning this race would be a story book way for us to begin the countdown," Stoffer said. "We are debuting a fresh new look this weekend on both the bike and the trailer to bring us some luck."

Stoffer went on to extend special thanks to all of the 2007 sponsors and supporters.
Geico Motorcycle Insurance 1-866-326-2036, Speed Dawg, Mac Tools, Bates Leathers, NGK, Airtech, Wrath Motorsports, Square One Graphics, Vance and Hines Motorsports, Suzuki Extended Protection, and Genuine Scooters