GAINESVILLE, Fla. - After a three-year absence from fulltime NHRA racing, George Bryce and the Star Racing team were very proud to gain their first round win since 2008 and to qualify both racers in one of the toughest fields yet in Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racing at the Tire Kingdom Gatornationals this past weekend.

The 2012 Sovereign-Star Racing Team, owned by Bryce and partner Jeno Rujp of the European Sovereign Racing Team, is fielding two racers who are relatively new to this level of competitive drag racing. However, riders Scotty Pollacheck and John Hall proved their potential this weekend by qualifying #9 and #14, respectively, with Pollacheck advancing to the 2nd round of eliminations.

"I am very proud of our team," Bryce said. "We got both bikes qualified in the toughest field ever. The wind was brutal, and Scotty got our first round win since 2008! This is a humble start to a great season of growth and improvement. Thank you to Jeno and Sovereign Racing, Daytona Sensors, S&S Cycle, Scotty, John, our crew at the track and our crew at the shop."