Harley-Davidson Hosts Drag Race for MDA in NYC
Bringing the Harley-Davidson (NYSE: HDI) racing heritage to the streets of the Big Apple, members of the company’s Screamin’ Eagle NHRA Race Team went head-to-head in a series of simulated drag races to benefit charity on Wednesday, October 12 in the heart of the city. At a special event in Pershing Square, the NHRA’s two top ranked drag racers, Andrew Hines and GT Tonglet, squared off in more than 20 simulated races in all while not moving an inch. The simulated races took place on a dyno-drag machine, which measures elapsed time, speed and horsepower to determine a winner. Overall, the Screamin’ Eagle NHRA Race Team helped to raise $1,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
“It was an amazing experience to be in downtown New York City, drag racing with the buildings and busy city right beside us,” commented Andrew Hines, currently ranked number one in the NHRA rankings. “It was fun to be able to go head-to-head against GT, but knowing that we were helping to help raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association made it all the better.”
In addition to cheering on Andrew and GT in the drag races, event participants were able to check out and sit behind the handlebars of the new 2006 V-Rod models. Everyone at the event was also encouraged to get their photo taken on an official NHRA Pro Stock motorcycle. For every photo taken, Harley-Davidson donated $1.00 to the MDA.
Harley-Davidson and the Muscular Dystrophy Association
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the Motor Company’s relationship with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Since 1980, the company has helped raised more than $55 million in the fight to find a cure for those affected by neuromuscular disease.
“During the past 25 years, Harley-Davidson and MDA have had a valuable relationship,” said Tony Shields, Harley-Davidson community relations manager. “The event was a fun opportunity to celebrate 25 years and raise funds to find a cure for neuromuscular diseases.”
New Additions to the V-Rod Family
At the event, attendees were able to check out the new 2006 Harley-Davidson VRSC(TM) models, built with race-inspired technology, including:
– VRSCA V-Rod® - a true power cruiser
– VRSCR Street Rod(TM) - an aggressive roadster
– VRSCD Night Rod(TM) - a raw street cruiser
– VRSCSE2 Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod - the ultimate factory custom power-
cruiser
– VRXSE Screamin’ Eagle V-Rod Destroyer - a professional-level drag-
racing motorcycle designed exclusively for competition
For more information on the new V-Rod models or Harley-Davidson, visit www.harley-davidson.com.
Harley-Davidson, Inc. is the parent company for the group of companies doing business as Harley-Davidson Motor Company, Buell Motorcycle Company and Harley-Davidson Financial Services. Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight street, custom and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of motorcycle parts, accessories, apparel and general merchandise. Buell Motorcycle Company produces sport motorcycles in addition to motorcycle parts, accessories and apparel. Harley-Davidson Financial Services, Inc. provides wholesale and retail financing and insurance programs to Harley-Davidson/Buell dealers and customers.