Two years ago, Hector Arana was just another struggling Pro Stock Motorcycle rider working to find his first win.

This week, Arana is on a streak, capturing his second win in as many races and the fifth of his career during the NHRA Carolinas Nationals. 

“I would like to make three in a row, now,” said Arana. “I want to stay focused so that I can have a chance at the championship.”

Arana started the season first in the point standings, with a win in the Gatornationals at Gainesville in March. Since then, Arana has now clocked four wins, including the US Nationals and this week's NHRA Carolinas Nationals.

Two years ago, Hector Arana was just another struggling Pro Stock Motorcycle rider working to find his first win.

This week, Arana is on a streak, capturing his second win in as many races and the fifth of his career during the NHRA Carolinas Nationals. 

“I would like to make three in a row, now,” said Arana. “I want to stay focused so that I can have a chance at the championship.”

Arana started the season first in the point standings, with a win in the Gatornationals at Gainesville in March. Since then, Arana has now clocked four wins, including the US Nationals and this week's NHRA Carolinas Nationals.

“I'm really happy. It's been so far the best time in my life. Many years I struggled, worked hard, never gave up. So many years went by and I was doubting myself, but now this is my moment.”

Arana dominated the event as the No. 1 qualifier and low et – 6.965. Top speed was the only honor he did not collect, losing out to Michael Phillips 192.22 mph.

Of the four rounds to the trophy, the toughest were the second and third after Joe Desantis redlighted in the first round and Karen Stouffer did the same in the final round. Arana handily beat Steve Johnson in the second round and used an impressive .003 light, to defeat Eddie Krawiec in the third round by a thousandth of a second.  

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