The All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) will make its first Western appearance of the 2006 season on April 8th and 9th at Firebird International Raceway in conjunction with Arizona Bike Week.

The Screamin' Eagle Arizona Bike Week Nationals Presented By Chandler Harley-Davidson and Arrowhead Harley-Davidson will host sixteen classes of competition, including a monster field of Screamin' Eagle Nitro Harleys that reach speeds up to 220 miles per hour. Also on tap is the new highly contested class of Screamin' Eagle V-Rod Destroyers.

The VRXSE Destroyer is an out-of-the-box and ready to race bike released by the Harley-Davidson Motor Company earlier in the year. Nearly forty of the popular race bikes competed at AHDRA's season opener in Gainesville, FL and AHDRA expects a jammed packed Destroyer field at Firebird Int'l Raceway as well.

Racing gets under way on Saturday, April 8th, with qualifying at 9:00 a.m.; on Sunday, eliminations begin with sportsman classes at 9:30 a.m. and the Pros take the track at 12:30 p.m.

The Screamin' Eagle Arizona Bike Week Nationals is proud to host an Official H.O.G. Pit Stop at Firebird International Raceway. H.O.G. members will receive a free pin and refreshments with paid admission.

Admission is $40 for both days and $25 for single-day passes. Children 11 and under are admitted free, and H.O.G. members receive a $5 discount at the gate. AHDRA offers free admission for active and reserve military personnel.

AHDRA welcomes Chandler and Arrowhead Harley-Davidson dealers as returning presenting sponsors of event.

Both dealerships will be participating in pre-race celebrations. Nitro Parties will be held at Chandler Harley-Davidson and Arrowhead Harley-Davidson dealerships on Friday, April 7th. Both parties are from 4:00-7:00pm. In addition to food, there will be contest raffles, and discount race tickets. AHDRA will provide race bike displays at both dealerships. Riders also will be on hand to present a nitro preview as they fire up their machines on site at the dealerships.

Chandler Harley-Davidson will host a "Ride to the Race" on Saturday, April 8th. Participants can register at Chandler Harley-Davidson the day of the ride from 8-10am. The ride departs for Firebird Int'l Raceway at 10am.

Chandler Harley-Davidson is located at 56th Street and Chandler Blvd in Chandler, AZ. and Arrowhead Harley-Davidson is located between 83rd Ave and the 101 Fwy- just south of Bell Rd. in Peoria, AZ. For more information on the pre-race activities, visit the dealer websites at www.chandlerharley.com or www.arrowheadharley.com or call (602) 923-4360.

Craig Tharpe, President of AHDRA, says that he and his staff thrilled to have Screamin' Eagle Performance Parts, Chandler H-D, and Arrowhead H-D on board for this year's event. "They have once again put forth great effort in supporting and promoting this race, and we hope that it's a fulfilling experience for everyone involved."

For more information on the Screamin' Eagle Arizona Bike Week Nationals Presented By Chandler and Arrowhead Harley-Davidson, or the 2006 Screamin' Eagle-AHDRA Championship Series, please call 336-924-2095 or visit www.ahdra.com.