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vacuum pump problem so I think we could have run a 7.06 or 7.07, but obviously, she was really fast this weekend." Treble, who has opened the season with three final-round appearances in the first four events, also made the quickest run of his career in qualifying with a 7.09 and joined Brown in the final with wins over Scott Lewis, Geno Scali, and Reggie Showers. In the final, Brown and Treble left together, but Brown surged ahead and held on for the win, 7.11 to 7.15, in one of the qUickest side-by-side races in the history of the class. "' shook the hell out of the rear tire, otherwise I think I could have outrun Antron," Treble said. "] was reeling him in near the finish line, but I just ran out of racetrack. Running a 7.09 in qualifying and getting to the final was awesome, but] really needed this win. This was my sponsor's event, and I wanted nothing more than to put the Matco bike into the winner's circle. I'd give back my two wins in Gainesville and Houston to have this one back, but with the year I've had so far, I can't feel too bad." For Brown, whose team is desperately searching for a major sponsor, the win was crucial and will allow him to stay on the tour for the next few events. Brown had not had mueh succe. . at his home event until this year, when he captured his first win of the &eason. Brown also moved Into third place In the points standings, behind leader Angelle Savoie and Treble. "We almost didn't come to this race," Brown said. "We had thought about parking the bike until we found a sponsor, but we got some help from Fun Center Motorsports at the last minute, and that allowed us to come here. Now, with the money' won today, we can go to the next two races in Chicago and Columbus. "We lost some ground to Angelle and Treble in the points battle earlier this year, and now we need to start making it up. This weekend was a good start. I had to race Angelle, Shawn Gann, and Treble today, and those are three of the toughest riders in the class. Any time you beat them, you've really accomplished something." CN Old Bridge Township Raceway Part English_n, New Jers.y Results: May 1&-19, 2002 [Round 4 of 141 PRO STOCK FINAL: 1. Antra" Brown (Suz) 7.11/192.63: 2. Croig Treble (Suz) 7.15/ 183.92. NHRA POWERADE PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE POINTS STANDINGS (After 4 or 14 evenl.): 1 Angelle Sovoie (390/1 win); 2. Croig Treble (379/2 wins); 3. Antran Brown (281/1 win); 4. Shawn Gao" (263); 5. Matt Hines (247). Upcoming Rounds: Round 5 - Joliel, Illinois, May 3D-June 2 Round 6-Columbus, Ohio, June 13-16 IF ITALIAN PASSION, PERFORMANCE, AND TECHNOLOGY AREN'T REASON ENOUGH ... HOW ABOUT 751 MORE REASONS? Stop by your local Aprilia dealer today and check out the Aprilia Spring Sale. For a limited time, get $750 OFF any new 2001 Mille, Mille R, Falco or Futura. Or take advantage of 5.99%*APR FINANCING. aprilia RSV Mille R RST Futura SL Falco RSV Mille 'Short term financing available at participating Aprilia dealers. Rnancing subject to cree it approval: not all applicants will qualify. Financing rates and terms will vary and are subject to change without notice. May not be combined with any other offer; void where prohibited; offer may be discontinued or extended without prior notice. US dealers only. cucl. n • _ S • JUNE 5, 2002 53