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have," said Gann's father, Blake, who is also his engine builder and crew chief. "It's a tough way to lose, but we'll know better next time." Gann's miscue helped open the door for Showers to reach the final for the first time in his career. Following wins over Antron Brown and Craig Treble, Showers got a free pass into the final when Screamin' Eagle Harley rider GT Tonglet red-lighted. Showers might be one of the most inspirational athletes in the world, regardless of sport. A double amputee, he lost both of his legs below the knees as a teenager when he was electrocuted by a high voltage railroad track. Fitted with prosthetic limbs that allow him to walk normally, Showers does not view his injury as an obstacle, but rather an opportunity. A tireless activist who devotes much of his time to children and often gives motivational speeches to students, Showers has been to the semifinals only four times in 59career starts on the NHRA tour. This year, his stock rose sharply when he hired Savoie's former team owner and crew chief, George Bryce, to tune his Prostheti.c Design, Inc. Hayabusa. Showers left alongside Savoie in the final but fell back by midtrack, losing by a 7.12 to 7.23 margin. "When I shifted into fourth gear, it felt like the brakes came on," Showers said. ". don't know what the problem was, but I know our day is coming. I've always struggled because I've tried to do everything myself. It wasn't until I started working with George and the Star Team that I really started to understand the meaning of teamwork.• Now that she's won three of the first five races, Savoie is onc:e again leading the standings, but only by ten points over. Scali, and even Showers, who is in sixth place, remains in contention for the title. "I'm convinced that this is going to be the toughest season ever in Pro Stock Bike," Savoie said. "Coming into this race, anyone in the top five could have left with the points lead. I lost in the first round at the last two races, and jf I had done that again, I would have been devastated. "This win was pretty emotional, maybe even as bad as my first one. I had to race Fred Collis, who is riding myoid bike, and then I ran Reggie in the final, and George Bryce, myoid crew chief, tunes his bike. Reggie is also one of my best friends on the tour, and I really want to see him win his first race. The way he's running this year, I'm sure he will win one soon." eN Route && Raceway Joliet, Illinois ......Its: May 29- June 1, 2003 (Round 5 of 151 PRO STOCK FINAL: 1. Angelle Savoie (Suz) 7.12/187.16; 2. Reggie Showers (Suz) 7.23/184.30. NHRA POWERADE PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE SERIES POINTS STANDINGS (After 5 of 15 events): I. Angelle Savoie (416{3 wins); 2. Geno Scali (406/1 Win); 3. Shawn Gann (341/1 win): 4. Antron Brown (331); 5. Craig Treble (3 J 1). Upcoming Rounds: Round 6 - Madison, Illinois, June 26-29 Round 7 - Denver, Colorado, July 18-21 All Events Rain or Shine Pro National Racing Sunday, 12:30 PM July 20 Pro Qualifying Saturday July 19 Amateur Racing Friday & Saturday July 18-19 Gates Open 6 AM No Spectator Camping p------------------TICKETS: $50 Fri-5un $35 Sat-5un $25 Sun Kids 6-12 $10 Flat Fee ~------------------- Track located directly on Route #8, • • five miles north of New Berlin, NY FOR MORE INFORMATION I TICKETS Phone: 607-965-8784 E-mail: Info@unadillarnx.com.www.unadlllarnx.com UNADILLA VALLEY SPORTS CENTER® 5986 State Route 8, New Berlin, NY r~PG _,.,_,.ol MJ( _lloIon •• G.OU~ RESTRICTIONS: SPECTATOR CAMPING DOGS/PETS ON GROUND - STRICTLY ENFORCED Alcohol trackside, glass, bicycles, scaffolding, pop-ups which can obstruct view r---------- I - ------------------~--~' oo::::::~1Ii! I I • I I I I I For FASTEST serwlce allach mailing Iallel. Please allow 3 weeks lor change to take effect. If label is not available print your name and old address in this box. : Print your NEW address here. Mail to: Circulation Dept. I NAME I ADDRESS I L.S!"IY Cycle News, Inc. 3505-M Cadillac Avenue Costa Mesa, CA 92626 S~~T.§ ~I!: _ -----------------~ e S • JUNE 25. 2003 61 II