Twice a runner-up in St. Louis, Treble aims for win

BROWNSBURG, Ind. (April 26, 2010) - Two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle runner-up at Gateway International Raceway, in 2004 and 2009, Craig Treble is aiming for the winner's circle at this weekend's 14th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals at the track located just outside of St. Louis.

Treble re-joined Don Schumacher Racing this year, after a short stint with the team in 2008, to drive the Valvoline Suzuki. In three events so far, he's earned one semifinal and two quarterfinal finishes as he continues to adapt to the new ride.

"We're pretty excited about St. Louis," said Treble. "I've had a few good outings there, and after the last PSM race in Houston we tested the Valvoline Suzuki a little bit.

"It was fast, but, more importantly, it was very consistent, and that's something we've been lacking. We just haven't had enough seat time for me in this thing, or time to tune on it, tweak on it and do the things that we needed to do.

"We're getting caught up with the program now. The Valvoline Suzuki was pretty fast and very consistent in testing and that's what Steve (Tartaglia, crew chief) was going for more than anything. He was pleased, I was pleased, I got more seat time on the bike, and so we're really excited about St. Louis."

CRAIG TREBLE QUICK FACTS:
* No. 6 in PSM point standings, after three races - one semifinal finish, one quarterfinal and one first round
* Has 14 national event wins in 29 final rounds
* Rejoined Don Schumacher Racing in 2010, after a limited stint with the team in 2008, winning once in one final round and reaching the semifinals two times
* Has two runner-up finishes in St. Louis: 2004 and 2009
* Qualified No. 5 in 2009 St. Louis; runner-up to Eddie Krawiec
* Best points finish: Second in 2002
* Playoff appearances: three times
* Career-best elapsed time: 6.874 seconds (Houston 2010)
* Career-best speed: 194.77 mph (Englishtown 2007)
* Two-time Div. 7 motorcycle champion in 1994 and 1995
* Won Race of Champions at the E.T. Finals in Bakersfield, Calif., in 1992; won the E.T. Finals in 1990
* Hometown: Valparaiso, Ind.
* Single, lives in Brownsburg, Ind.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY:
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PS Motorcycle / PS Car) 3:15 PM.
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car / Top Fuel Dragster) 4:00 PM.
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PS Motorcycle / PS Car) 5:45 PM.
Nitro Qualifying Session (Funny Car / Top Fuel Dragster) 6:30 PM.

SATURDAY:
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PS Motorcycle / PS Car) 11:30 AM.
Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel Dragster / Funny Car) 12:30 PM.
Pro Stock Qualifying Session (PS Motorcycle / PS Car) 2:00 PM
Nitro Qualifying Session (Top Fuel Dragster / Funny Car) 3:00 PM

SUNDAY:
Pre-Race Ceremonies 10:00 AM; Final Eliminations 11:00 AM.

TELEVISION:
5/01/2010 Qualifying -  9:00 PM - 11:00 PM ET/6:00 PM - 8:00 PM PT (ESPN2).
5/02/2010 Eliminations - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM ET/4:00 PM - 7:00 PM PT (ESPN2).
5/05/2010 Repeat Eliminations - 3:00 AM - 5:00 AM ET/12:00 AM - 2:00 AM PT (ESPN2).