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PREVIEW DRAG RACING P76 NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE PREVIEW idea because we���d be using 2002 technology in 2013 and that���s not the way to get ahead. We might as well start from scratch and use the latest technology even if that means we���re going to struggle in the short term.��� ���This winter, I���ve spent a lot of late nights at the shop, and when I get home I���m still studying cylinder head and valve-train designs,��� added Hines. ���It���s been a crazy winter; not at all what we���re used to.��� The most likely scenario is that the V-Rods will struggle initially, but will eventually find a way to qualify solidly and, in spite of the new rules, Hines and Krawiec remain the co-favorites to win the title. The Countdown to the Championship, the playoff system that determines the NHRA Mello Yello Series champions, might be also perfect for the Harley team. Even if they struggle initially, the team would have until mid-season or even September to get their new combination up to speed. ���That���s the blessing for us,��� said Krawiec. ���We���re going to have time to get it right. As a rider, I feel like I have it together mentally. I don���t think I have to prove anything to myself. If we struggle a little early on I can accept it and I think Drew feels the same way. We understand that this might be a year that we devote to R&D more than anything.��� SOVEREIGN/STAR BUELL Returning to the Pro Stock Motorcycle class after a three-year layoff, George Bryce���s Sovereign/Star team made steady progress during the 2012 season with rookie riders Scotty Pollacheck and John Hall. This year, (Top left) Scotty Pollacheck returns to George Bryce���s Sovereign/Star team, but will be joined there by a new teammate - Michael Ray, who left Matt Smith���s team in the off-season. (Top right) Hector Arana will lead a team of three Aranas in 2013 as Adam Arana is set to join the fold ��� at least on a part-time basis. the team figures to be even more competitive as Pollacheck is joined by Michael Ray, who left Matt Smith���s team in a much-publicized off-season change. Team principal Bryce won three championships with the late John Myers and three more with Angelle Sampey and has also guided Fred Collis, Chip Ellis, and Reggie Showers to the winner���s circle and his goal is to do the same with Pollacheck and Ray. Following another year of development on their S&S V-twin engine, there is reason to believe