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CARQUEST Auto Parts NHRA Nationals
Joliet, IL
(June 8-11)

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Antron Brown Matco Tools dragster

Chicago, prerace: U.S. Army Pro Stock Motorcycle racers Angelle Sampey and Antron Brown have been on the opposite top end of the performance spectrum all season. Sampey, a three-time world champion, has three wins to her credit after the opening four events. Brown claimed the one other race.

“The U.S. Army team has definitely put together an incredible start to the season,” said Sampey, who leads the points. “Life is real good for us right now. But, we can’t sit back and admire what we’ve done. We have to keep charging forward.”

Brown, who holds third-place in the standings, 74 points behind Sampey, is primed for a return trip to winner’s circle.

“I’ve had a real good U.S. Army Suzuki all year, so there’s no reason to think I can’t win in Joliet and get back up there to challenge Angelle for the lead,” he said. “Our goal remains the same – Angelle and I want to be the only ones fighting it out for the title.”

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