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AHDRA EXPECTS THOUSANDS OF FANS AND OUTSTANDING RACING
AT BRISTOL DRAGWAY - AUGUST 11TH AND 12TH

WINSTON-SALEM, NC, July 20, 2007 - After a month off from racing, The All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) returns to action on August 11th and 12th at Bristol Dragway in Bristol, TN. With the arrival of the mid-season mark in the Screamin' Eagle Championship Series, the competition is expected to be strong at the annual S & S Thunder in the Valley Nationals presented by Smith Brothers Harley-Davidson.

With the completion of track surface upgrades at Bristol Dragway, fans can expect to see plenty of fast action on the quarter- mile strip with three nitro classes, modified gas bikes, street bikes and more. AHDRA offers sixteen classes of competition with over $60,000 up for grabs.

In addition to the racing action, a huge array of vendors will be on site at Bristol Dragway along with the Official H.O.G. Pit Stop. Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members will be treated to a free H.O.G. pin and refreshments with paid admission.

Smith Brothers Harley-Davidson will kick off pre-race activities at the dealership on Thursday, August 9th (4-7pm) at the AHDRA Nitro Party with live entertainment, race bike displays, plenty of food and more. The dealership is located just minutes from the track at 3518 Bristol Highway in Johnson City, TN.

Racing action gets underway on Saturday, August 11th with qualifying at 9:00am. On Sunday, Sportsman eliminations begin at 9:00am and the Pro's take the track at 12:30pm.

Admission to the S & S Thunder in the Valley Nationals presented by Smith Brothers Harley-Davidson is $50 for the weekend and $30 for single-day admission. Children 11 and under are admitted free and free admission is offered to active and reserve military personnel with proper identification. H.O.G. Members receive a $5 discount at the gate with a valid H.O.G. card.

Weekend camping is available at Bristol Dragway beginning on Friday, August 10th. Campsites are $25. On Saturday night, fans can rock to the tunes of North Carolina's PeacePipe band beginning at 8:00pm.

A weekend of great racing, camping, vendors, live entertainment and much more are in store at this must-see event.

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Discount tickets are available at Smith Brothers Harley-Davidson in Johnson City, TN and Colbach Harley-Davidson in Morristown, TN.

For more information on the S & S Thunder in the Valley Nationals presented by Smith Brothers Harley-Davidson contact 336-924-2095 or visit www.ahdra.com.

For more information on the track and directions contact Bristol Dragway at 423-764-DRAG or visit www.bristoldragway.com.