SHOWERS WINS K&N PRO BIKE KLASH AT MAC TOOLS U.S. NATIONALS

CLERMONT, Ind. - Reggie Showers - a double amputee - raced to victory Saturday, winning the K&N Filters Pro Bike Klash at Indianapolis Raceway Park while qualifying started for the 49th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals.
Showers earned a $15,000 check for winning the event that featured the top eight riders in qualifying throughout the last calendar year.

David Baca, Gary Scelzi, Greg Anderson and Angelle Savoie led the way in qualifying in their respective categories at the $2.5 million race, the 17th of 23 events in the $50 million NHRA POWERade Drag Racing Series.
Showers beat current Pro Stock Bike points leader Geno Scali in the final when Scali fouled at the start. Showers, injured in a childhood accident, was amputated below both knees and wears prosthetic legs.

"I saw right away that Geno left early," Showers said. "I was immediately ecstatic, but I had to finish the race. This is a testament to what the disabled community can do. This has been an amazing day."

Friday's qualifying session was rained out and the remaining two rounds are at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Sunday. Final eliminations are set for 11 a.m. on Monday.
Showers beat defending Klash winner Craig Treble in the first round and Klash No. 1 qualifier Shawn Gann in the second before facing Scali.
"We have not caught a break all year," Showers said. "We have had to fight for each and every round win and that's OK with us because we are becoming more consistent every week."