Source: Mindy Stephens, Ringers Gloves Public Relations
Date: 08/23/2007

BROWNSBURG, Indiana -- Saturday, September 1 marks the 17th running of the NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle specialty race, the Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle, held during the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at O’Reilly Raceway Park at Indianapolis.

Andrew Hines, the reigning Battle champion, sits second place in points, with U.S. Army rider Angelle Sampey leading the way, vying for her first Pro Bike Battle title. Sampey snagged the top position in the 2007 Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle points by collecting six No. 1 qualifying spots since Indianapolis 2006. She will face Steve Johnson and his Snap-On/Wyotech Suzuki in the first round.

Riders started accumulating points for the Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle in Indianapolis last year and concluded in Reading just last weekend. The No. 1 qualifier at each event is awarded $1,000 for their low qualifying effort. The top eight then compile the field for the elite race to battle for the $25,000 top prize. While the winner takes home the big money, the trophy and the bragging rights, the remaining riders are not left forgotten. The runner-up for the event will take home $10,000 from Ringers Gloves; the two semifinalists, $6,000 each and the four eliminated in first round, $3,500 each, for a grand total of a $61,000 payout for the one day event.

Should the rider that wins the Battle win also win the U.S. Nationals, that rider will receive an additional $10,000 bonus from the NHRA.

Ceremonies for the Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle commence at 1:45 p.m., with the introduction of the top eight riders. First round of action follows shortly thereafter at 2:15 p.m., with semifinals at 6 p.m. and the Battle finals taking place at 8:10 p.m.

Don’t forget to stop by the Ringers Glove Shack on the Manufacturer’s Midway, Saturday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. The top eight riders will be available for autographs and photos prior to the day’s events.

2007 RINGERS GLOVES PRO BIKE BATTLE FINAL STANDINGS

1. Angelle Sampey, New Orleans, U.S. Army Suzuki 2,380

2. Andrew Hines, Indianapolis, Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson 2,345

3. Matt Smith, King, N.C., Torco Race Fuels Buell 2,220

4. Chip Ellis, Salisbury, N.C., Drag Specialties S&S Buell 2,190

5. Craig Treble, Hensley, Ark., Team Tigue Suzuki 1,865

6. Karen Stoffer, Minden, Nev., Geico Suzuki* 1,855

7. Antron Brown, Indianapolis, U.S. Army Suzuki 1,855

8. Steve Johnson, Birmingham, Ala., Snap-on Tools Suzuki 1,620

(*Stoffer clinches sixth place over Brown due to tie-breaker of quicker average ET of 10 quickest qualifying ET’s in events leading up to the event)

2007 RINGERS GLOVES PRO BIKE BATTLE ROUND PAIRINGS

FIRST ROUND

Sampey vs. Johnson

Hines vs. Brown

Smith vs. Stoffer

Ellis vs. Treble

SEMIFINALS

Sampey-Johnson winner vs. Ellis-Treble winner

Hines-Brown winner vs. Smith-Stoffer winner

FINAL (8:10 p.m., Sept. 1)

About Ringers Gloves

Ringers Gloves, Official Gloves of NHRA and title sponsor for the Ringers Gloves Pro Bike Battle, is a full-line manufacturer of high-end, task specific gloves, SFI 3.3/1, 3.3/10, 3.3/20 racing gloves, UnderX protective undergarments and rdigs pit boots.

Keep up with your favorite Ringers racers in ‘07 by logging onto www.ringersgloves.com for photos and highlights!

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