The AHDRA headquarters has announced an agreement with producers of The Discovery Channel's Biker Build-Off series to film an episode at the upcoming JIMS Las Vegas Nationals Presented by Barnett Clutches on November 11-12 in Las Vegas.
Gard Hollinger (of L.A. County Choprods, one of the best in the business) is going head-to-head against Chopsmith's Jason Hart out of Gasoline Alley in Indianapolis.

Producers of the Biker Build-Off series say that these two builders capture the true essence of the show because they epitomize hard-working, creative, fabricating masters of the motorcycle.

"They will be building two street-legal dragsters for this episode, making this show truly 'one of a kind,'" said producer Aron Plucinski. "The bonus is that their charisma is overwhelming and they are incredibly fun to watch."

Once the bikes are built, they will meet at "Dead Horse Point," two thousand feet above the Colorado River in Utah. This shot (which will be captured by helicopter cameras) will be huge, using the butte country of Utah as a powerful backdrop, both for the meeting itself and as the starting location of the ride to the JIMS Las Vegas Nationals. It's a 500-mile jaunt to the event, and then-the race is on!

On Saturday, November 11, the builders will compete on the track (E.T. bracket style) in a best-of-three laps. Next, the bikes will be moved and set up at a voting booth located in Manufacturer's Row, where AHDRA racers and fans will judge the bikes based on overall design, execution of design, and performance of design.

"We are really looking forward to generating reaction and participation from the racers and crews of AHDRA, who have so much expertise in drag bike performance," noted Plucinski.

Once the voting is complete, executive producer Hugh (a.k.a. "The Chopper King") will announce the winner and present the trophy on stage during the event.

Gard Hollinger

Jason Hart

AHDRA President Craig Tharpe says that he and his staff are thrilled to be a part of this popular series. "You can't buy this kind of exposure," he added. "We encourage our racers, crews, and fans to participate in the voting and make the builders feel welcome. We are very fortunate they have chosen our venue and look forward to the interest it will generate for our sanction."

The JIMS Las Vegas Nationals Presented by Barnett Clutches will be held at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, November 11-12.

On Thursday, November 9, Las Vegas Harley-Davidson will host a gigantic Nitro Party to lead off the exciting weekend. Bike builders Hollinger and Hart are expected to appear at the party, along with master builder Kendall Johnson. AHDRA racers and manufacturers will also participate at the pre-event celebration.

For more information, please call 336-924-2095 or visit us at www.ahdra.com.