Norwalk, Ohio (July 1, 2015) - Lucas Oil Buell Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Jr. is looking forward to building some consistency, beginning with this weekend's Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park.
Though he has reached the semifinals in the last three races, that's not the consistency he's talking about. The Pro Stock Motorcycle class has raced only four times in 2015, with more than a month in between two of the races.
But beginning with Norwalk, the PSM class has four races in five weekends. A good run through this stretch should bode well for championship contenders, and Arana certainly considers himself one. He's third in the points standings with a 6-4 round record in 2015.
"I'm looking forward to getting back on the bike," Arana said. "I'm looking forward to the end of these long breaks. We're getting into some consistency in the schedule, and now we're getting to some warm-weather tracks.
"I'm excited to see how we do at these tracks. I feel like we have really good notes and data and can run really well."
Plus, Norwalk holds special memories for the Arana family, as team patriarch Hector Sr. scored his first career win here in 2007.
"This is where my dad won his first race," Arana said. "I really want to be able to get a win there myself.
"Norwalk is one of our favorite tracks. We love the Baders, and they put on a really good show for the fans. The fans love coming to see us race there."
Fans and competitors enjoy racing in Norwalk during the Independence Day holiday weekend.
"They have one of the best fireworks shows I've ever seen," Arana said. "I'm definitely really excited for this race. My whole family -- minus my brother Adam -- is coming: my mom and sister, and my girlfriend Nicole (Nobile) is able to come to this race. It'll be a fun Fourth of July. I can't wait."
Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying sessions will be held at 5 and 8:45 p.m. ET, Friday and Saturday. Eliminations begin at noon, Sunday. ESPN2 will broadcast all the qualifying action from 10 p.m. to midnight, Saturday, and the elimination rounds live from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday.
