Harley Davidson’s Andrew Hines wins 4th Pro Stock Title

Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines earned his fourth NHRA championship with a first round win at the NHRA Auto Club Finals at Auto Club Raceway.

Hines started the weekend with a 92-point lead over his teammate, Ed Krawiec, maintained that lead through qualifying, and clinched the title with a win over Tough Girl Design Suzuki rider Katie Sullivan in the first round on Sunday. Hines becomes just the second rider to win four Pro Stock Motorcycle championships.

“Twelve years ago I was given a chance by Harley-Davidson to ride a second V-Rod motorcycle for this team, and today I can’t thank Harley enough for all of the support we’ve received,” said Hines, who won the Pro Stock Motorcycle title three times from 2004-2006. “This team has worked so hard over the past two years to get back into contention, and I’m glad we had a no-drama day today. When I saw that win light in the first round I knew we had earned the Mello Yello trophy.

Hines enjoyed one of the best seasons of his career in 2014, with six wins and a 42-10 elimination-round record. Only the late Dave Schultz, who won six series titles before his death in 2001, has won more Pro Stock Motorcycle championships.

“It’s great to get that big trophy and that big check, but the biggest trophies I have are my wife, Tanya, and my kids, Declan and Rion,” said Hines. “My brother and crew chief, Matt, and our team never stopped thinking of ways to make our program better. I’m also thankful for a great teammate in Eddie Krawiec. He’s a three-time champion, and he pushes me to better myself.”

Hines wins the Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship with 2689 points. Krawiec is second with 2620 points, followed by Hector Arana, Jr. with 2472 points and Nitro Fish Buell rider Matt Smith with 2416 points.