From a press release:

BARNES CONTINUES SUPERSPORT CHASE AT PPIR

Boca Raton, Florida (May 19, 2004) – Michael Barnes and Prieto Racing will continue his AMA Pro Honda Oils Supersport chase this weekend at Pikes Peak International Raceway in Fountain, Colorado. Following another good performance at Barber Motorsports Park, the team is anxious to get situated at the track and settle in for two days of intense activity. Michael finished a strong 8th place at Barber and in the process maintained 7th place overall while reducing the point spread in the tight Supersport championship. Only four points separate 5th, 6th and 7th place with about one third of the season in the books.

The team looks forward to PPIR, which is a challenging track that has a somewhat tight, technical infield coupled with two long straight sections where horsepower will be an advantage.

“I enjoy racing at Pike’s Peak, it demands your attention for every second of the lap”, said Mike. “You don’t get much opportunity, if any at all, to relax there, it’s tough. The schedule at Pike’s Peak is compressed into just two days, so it’s all the more intense. With the Supersport championship as close as it is right now we’re looking forward to the opportunity to move up in the standings with a good finish.”