August 26, 2007 [Gowanda, NY] – All Harley Drag Racing Association team Red Dragon Racing from Irving, NY captured a first place Super Sport class finish at the Salem Harley-Davidson Northwest Nationals in Woodburn, Oregon on August 26. This marks the team’s second Super Sport podium finish in 2007 and pushes team owner and racer, Kevin Seneca to third place in the national Super Sport class points race. With four AHDRA races remaining, Kevin trails first place by only 28 points.

“We had a very productive weekend in Woodburn,” remarks Kevin. “The weather was good, the track was fast, and we were cutting good lights. The whole crew worked well together. Especially in the final rounds when everything has to be done quicker.”

Kevin and the Red Dragon Racing team also achieved a milestone on his 99ci XL Super Sport class drag bike. Earning a bye in the quarter finals, Kevin was able to slow his reaction time and open up the throttle, thereby not breaking the 10.30 second index barrier, but still testing the speed limits of his bike. With the trackside tuning assistance by Gowanda H-D PhD Expert Service Tech, Tony Koch, Kevin broke the 10 second barrier for the first time during eliminations with a 9.799 second pass at 136mph. “It’s extremely helpful to be trackside,” remarks Tony. “You learn a lot and are able to make on-the-fly adjustments.”

“Tony’s work paid off in the end,” Kevin further remarks. “We’re brining the XL Super Sport bike into where it’s supposed to be.”

Meanwhile, Kevin continues to compete in the 11.50 second index Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts (SEP) class with the 2001 Harley-Davidson CVO Dyna Wide Glide. Woodburn proved exceptionally exciting as Kevin worked his way into the final round against points leader Dan Norlin. Despite running strong throughout elimination rounds, Kevin took the runner up spot by only .05 seconds. More importantly, it moved Kevin from the number 10 spot to fourth in national SEP class points.

Consistency has been the key to Red Dragon Racing teammate Bruce Chandler’s season. Competing in the Super Sport class with a custom built drag racing chassis running a 96ci S&S engine, Bruce currently holds the number four points spot in the national Super Sport class.

Red Dragon Racing is sponsored by Gowanda Harley-Davidson, Seneca Niagara Hotel and Casino, Pa-Pa’s Place I & II and Haley’s Auto Shop. In addition to sponsorship, research, development and engine tuning is performed by Gowanda Harley-Davidson.