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AHDRA CAN-AM NATIONALS PRESENTED BY DONAHUE HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEBUTS AT BRAINERD INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY IN CONJUNCTION WITH BIG RACE II, JULY 30TH-AUGUST 1ST

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., July 14, 2004 AHDRA announces a first-time national points event at Brainerd International Raceway on Friday and Saturday, July 30th and 31st.

The AHDRA Can-Am Nationals presented by Donahue Harley-Davidson will kick off a three-day weekend of racing that will include Brainerd International Raceway's Big Race II.

AHDRA will lead off the weekend with qualifying on Friday and eliminations on Saturday in 14 classes of competition, including 220 mph Screamin' Eagle Nitro Harleys, modified gas bikes, Pro Stocks, V-Rods, street bikes, and more.

Following Saturday's AHDRA eliminations, qualifying will begin in the evening for Big Race II, which will combine Harleys and import bikes in quarter-mile competition.

On Sunday, the Harleys and imports will go head-to-head all day with an early round of qualifying followed by eliminations.

Screamin' Eagle Nitro Harley top guns Doug Vancil (Albuquerque, NM), Steve Stordeur (Goshen, OH), Johnny Mancuso (Houston, TX), and Mike Romine (Sturgis, MI) are just a few of the six-second Nitro-Harley pilots expected to compete over the weekend.

Over $100,000 in cash is up for grabs during the three-day, two-event extravaganza at Brainerd International Raceway.

"Last year we broke a world record during The Big Race, which was very exciting for the fans," BIR General Manager Scott Quick said. "But this year's event will be even bigger and better with the addition of the AHDRA National points race. Fans will be in for some incredible racing."

Presenting sponsor Donahue Harley-Davidson will kick off the excitement on Thursday at the official AHDRA Nitro Party from 4:00-7:00 p.m. Fans can stop by for food; discount tickets, and a sneak peek at AHDRA race bikes competing at BIR. Donahue Harley-Davidson is located at 3555 Shadowwood Drive N.E. in Sauk Rapids, MN (Frontage Rd. off Hwy 23).

AHDRA qualifying begins at Brainerd International Raceway on Friday at 9:00 a.m. On Saturday, AHDRA sportsman eliminations begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by the pros at 12:30 p.m. Big Race II qualifying is expected to begin at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

On Sunday, a final round of qualifying for Big Race II will be held at 9:00 a.m., with eliminations beginning at 12 noon.

Admission to the Can-Am Nationals Presented by Donahue Harley-Davidson and Big Race II is $50 for the weekend or $25 for single-day passes. Super Weekend passes, available for $80, include camping and entertainment all weekend. Discounts are available for children and H.O.G. members. Admission prices include access to the pits.

For more information on the AHDRA Can-Am Nationals presented by Donahue Harley-Davidson, please contact 336-924-2095 or visit www.ahdra.com. For more information on Big Race II, contact 218-824-7240 or visit www.brainerdracewayandresort.com.