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"It's great to get a win after we rolled out
our new FXDR Harley-Davidsons after so
much work," Hines said. "We took time to
make sure the fit and quality would be what
Harley-Davidson expects out of us. They
entrusted us to roll out a new model and that
shows how strong our bond is and solidi-
fies their commitment to our program and to
NHRA.
"This year has been sort of a flip-flop from
last year where Eddie won a lot of races and
I was a runner-up," Hines said. "He beat me
a lot, and now I guess it's my turn to play
catch-up. We took a chance with his bike
in the final and said let's learn something.
There is still something holding it back. He's
a great rider and second winningest in this
class so I don't take him lightly. He is not my
friend when we pull to the starting line. I nev-
er imagined this season would be like this,
especially since anyone can step up. Lately,
I've been in the right place at the right time.
Matt Smith slowed against me, and Hector
Jr. red-lighted. I'm going to ride the wave. I
just hope that when the Countdown comes
I'm as strong as I have been this year."
Hines
Wins
In Denver
Andrew Hines, Eddie Krawiec give FXDR
Harley's shiney start in Denver
