NICOLE HOFFMAN OF DRAGANEE RACING FINISHES SECOND AT JENNINGS GP BUT MAINTAINS OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS LEAD

Jennings, Fla - April 5, 2004

In Sunday's Ultra Lightweight Superbike race, Nicole Hoffman competed against the largest showing to date at Jennings GP to take second place aboard her Aprilia RS 250. The combined Florida and Southeast regions of the Championship Cup Series (CCS) brought over 500 entries to the two-day events at this North Florida track, the largest to date.

Hoffman earned a second place finish behind James Hillis after having a bad start to the race. “I had a lot of catching up to do after I let the clutch out far too early and bogged the start,” said Nicole. Going into turn one, Hoffman was right behind the pack, attempting to pass in several turns. Getting caught behind these riders allowed for the first place rider to gain some time. “By the time I got around the other riders, he was too far ahead to catch. My lap times were getting better and better each lap, but I just didn’t have enough time in the 6-lap race to catch up.”

Having attended only a track day but no formal racing practice sessions two years ago at Jennings GP, this was Hoffman’s first race at this track. The all day practice session on Saturday helped Hoffman to get re-acquainted with the track. “Coming off of Daytona in February you really have to switch gears. Daytona is high banking, high speed but at Jennings the turns are much more tight and technical – a great place for my Aprilia RS 250.”

OVERALL RESULTS -- #731 Nicole Hoffman by class as of April 5, 2004

Jennings GP
Ultra Lightweight Superbike
2nd Place

Daytona International Speedway
Ultra Lightweight Superbike
1st Place

OVERALL STANDINGS -- #731 Nicole Hoffman
Ultra Lightweight Superbike
1st Place

About Draganee Racing

The team competes in the Southeast Region of the Championship Cup Series. Draganee Racing will head once again to Jennings GP on May 1st and 2nd. Draganee Racing thanks its sponsors: Atlantic Coast Trailers, Jim France, Northeast Machine, Studio Tew, Lockhart Phillips Team Privateer, Jennifer Adams, Dave Finley, Chris Stuart, Shawn Rogers, Mike Hill, Kari Fahey, Cory Posocco, Chris Boals, Chris Brandon, Kelly Gast.

About Jennings GP

Located 20 miles South of Valdosta, GA and 40 miles North of Lake City, FL, this technical, motorcycle only track consists of two miles of twisted black asphalt with fourteen turns. Website: www.jenningsgp.com.