The one rider every Pro Stock Motorcycle rider is gunning for as the 2009 NHRA season rolls to a finish isn't worried about being the hunted.

“It is better that I have the target than they have the target,” said Arana after scoring his fourth win in five races, the last three in a row on his Lucas Oil Buell. Arana continues to be perfect once he reaches the final round, winning five of five. He also leads the point standings by 27 over Eddie Krawiec and 111 over Andrew Hines who is third.

If there is championship pressure mounting, Arana isn't showing it, but offers no reason why saying, “I don't know. All this is new to me. I am just going to keep doing what I have done all my life, work hard and be Hector.”

That and riding a bike which makes him happy.

“I am really pleased with the performance of the bike. This S & S motor is a helluva piece. The crew is working hard to give me the opportunity to keep winning rounds, winning races and to win the title. Something that we worked hard for, for so many years. I believe it was 18 years for me to win my first race. Its amazing how everything has turned around and now I have five in one year. I just need three more for this year and I'll be good.”

One area of minor concern for Arana are the new qualifying points. Do you shoot for every point possible or do you use qualifying runs on Saturday to get ready for race day?

“The qualifying points on Friday and Saturday is good on one hand, but in the other hand it's huh (challenging). Can we give up the extra points?  The end result is on Sunday we're winning the races.”

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