Treble to début
new Matco Tools Suzuki
Reading, PA - Pre
Race: The last time Craig Treble débuted a new Kosman
chassis Matco Tools Suzuki was at the opening race of the
2002 NHRA POWERade season. What followed was a series of career
best runs and multiple trips to the Pro Stock Bike winner's
circle. With any luck, the Matco Tools rider may be set to
raise the performance bar yet another notch in Pro Stock Bike.
"We tested
our new bike this week and the short times (60 foot times)
were really good. Everything went well enough to finally make
the call to get this bike out." Said Treble "I have
wanted this new bike on the track since early in the season,
but I decided a few different times that minor revisions were
needed, and I wouldn't bring it out until I felt confident
that it would work like I wanted it too." Said Craig.
"It is much
more comfortable to ride and is more user friendly to work
on. With a new Kosman chassis, and a stout Vance & Hines
motor, I hope to have this bike performing like I believe
it is capable of. I'm pretty excited."
With only a few
NHRA POWERade events left on the 2003 schedule, the battle
for the season championship is winding down, and some are
taking the opportunity to start planning for next season.
Craig Treble is one of them. "We are 6th right now and
we still may pick up a spot or two but it's time to get things
rolling for 2004." Claimed Treble. "Getting this
bike into NHRA competition is a step in that direction."
This weekend in
Maple Grove, the weather looks like it will be cool, which
may produce quick and fast runs from the Pro Stock Bikes.
"We have traditionally run well in cool weather, so hopefully
our new Matco Tools bike will pick up right were we left off
and we can come out of Reading with a win and a Wally. That
would be a great way to start off with the new bike."
Visit the Craig
Treble Matco Tools Pro Stock Bike web site to find results,
pictures, and information before and after every NHRA POWERade
national event. www.craigtreble.com
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