Veteran motorcycle drag racer and owner of MPS (Motorcycle Performance Specialties), Dan Rudd, is the latest of many to prove to the KZ, Z1 and GS-loving dragbike community, there may be no match for new technology. Rudd has been bracket…
MPS Pays to Win in the IDBL
Motorcycle Performance Specialties is proud to announce a special contingency program for the International Drag Bike League. MPS will pay $50 to win and $25 to runner-up in every class! We will pay on any MPS product that is visible…
Record-Setting Weekend has Arana Jr. All Smiles
After topping the leaderboard during Saturday’s qualifying session, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Jr. propelled himself to a final-round appearance and a runner-up finish at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on Sunday. Running against Chaz Kennedy, Jim Underdahl, and…
Arana Sr. Vows Improvement after Charlotte Exit
Even though Lucas Oil Buell racer Hector Arana Sr. had a first-round misstep, Arana Racing had a stellar day at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on Sunday. Son Hector Jr. raced to the final round, setting the national speed record in…
Jim Doyle Sets AMRA Nitro Funnybike Record
Jim Doyle had a weekend to remember at the AMRA Cajun Blowout Nationals from State Capitol Raceway in Baton Rouge, La., March 28-29. “After finishing runner up in the 2014 AMRA Nitro Funny Bike points, I was really looking to…
Ryan Oehler Comments on Successful Weekend at AMRA Cajun Blowout Nationals
AMRA Pro Mod motorcycle racer Ryan Oehler sent along the following after his successful weekend at the 4th Annual AMRA Cajun Blowout Nationals at State Capitol Raceway, in Baton Rouge Louisiana, March 28-29. “What an amazing weekend at State capitol…
Andrew Hines Wins 4-Wide NHRA Nationals
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, reigning world champ Andrew Hines claimed his first win of the season and 39th of his career by outrunning Eddie Krawiec, Scotty Pollacheck, and Hector Arana Jr. Hines claimed his second Four-Wide victory and his fourth…
S&S Cycle Signs as Title Sponsor of WMDRA’s Inaugural Eddyville Races
S&S Cycle is proud to announce they have signed on as the Title Sponsor of the Western Motorcycle Drag Race Association’s (WMDRA) Iowa races at Eddyville Raceway Park in Oskaloosa, Iowa, July 24 and 25, 2015. This inaugural event, the…
Help Design Larry McBride’s New Top Fuel Dragbike Paint Scheme
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend and 14-time national champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride needs your creative input. McBride is inching closer to debuting his much-anticipated, state-of-the-art, nitro-fueled dragbike. McBride and his brother Steve encountered several obstacles to overcome in constructing the one-off machine,…
Angelle Sampey Ready for Charlotte, Excited about the Star Racing Riders Challenge
Coming off a solid performance at the season opener for the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles Angelle Sampey is ready for the ZMax 4-wide Nationals in Concord, NC. Angelle and her Star Racing team stayed in Gainesville to work out some…
A 3.99 and a Win for McKinney in Dallas
“Man, I really want our bike to run a 3,” Scott McKinney said last week. His McKinney Motorsports team was on their way to the Texas Motorplex near Dallas for the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) season opener. There…
Eric McKinney Becomes First Pro Mod Racer to Run a Three at 625 Pounds, Fourth Overall
Three-time, defending, Professional Drag Racer’s Association Pro Extreme Motorcycle (Pro Mod) champion Eric McKinney made history during eliminations of the PDRA Texas Nationals from Ennis, Texas, March 22 with a crowd-pleasing 3.99. McKinney becomes the first PXM rider to run…
Kings of Grudge Video Highlights, Union Dragway
Video highlights from the “Kings of Grudge” at Union Dragway, South Carolina, March 15th, 2015.
HTP Performance Backs IDBL
HTP Performance has signed on once again as an Associate Sponsor with the IDBL! HTP Performance has been a loyal supporter of the IDBL for years and continues to show their support to our racers. Be sure to check them…
Bates Leathers Backs IDBL
Bates Leathers has signed on once again as an Associate Sponsor with the IDBL! Bates Leathers has been a loyal sponsor of the IDBL for years and continues to show their support to our racers. Be sure to check them…
Pippin Tabs Teasley for Four-Wide
NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Junior Pippin isn’t through racing yet at 62 years of age, but he’s decided to give some young talent a chance in his seat at zMax Dragway’s Four-Wide Nationals on March 27-29. Pippin…
Vance & Hines to Reward PDRA PXM Qualifiers
Vance & Hines will reward Pro Extreme Motorcycle number one qualifiers at 2015 Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) events with a $500 bonus. Amongst other products for high performance motorcycles, Vance & Hines produces a crankshaft used in the large…
Angelle Sampey Makes a Bold Statement in Gainesville
After five long and difficult months of rehabilitation Angelle Sampey was not sure what the future held for the winningest female in NHRA history. Sampey, recovering from severe lacerations to key tendons in her lower left leg had limited testing…
Rockingham Pinks Tickets and Entries on Sale, Dragbike Racers told to Hurry
“Event and racer tickets are on sale now. Racers spaces are going fast so bike guys need to get rocking,” Brian Bossone, promoter with One media. Qualifying All Day…. ArmDroping All Night!! The next evolution of the PINKS style racing unfolds…
Pro Stock Motorcycle Season Opener Proves Valuable for Arana Sr.
By getting the first few passes of the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Series season under his belt at the NHRA Gatornationals, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Sr. had a beneficial trip to Auto-Plus Raceway. Slated to run against his…
APE Trac King Clutches Backs IDBL Top Sportsman
Trac King Clutches / APE is continuing their long time support of the Trac King Clutches Top Sportsman class, and is the longest running sponsor of the class. Top Sportsman is a sportsman class designed for the quickest Pro E.T.…
Karen Stoffer Wins Gatornationals
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Karen Stoffer defeated three-time world champ Eddie Krawiec in the final with a 6.900 at 195.11 on her Suzuki Extended Protection Suzuki to claim her second victory at this event. Appearing in her first race since…
Angelle Sampey Takes Pole at Day No. 1 of Gatornationals
Three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Angelle Sampey set the pace in the two-wheel class with a run of 6.891 at 192.44 on the Star Racing Buell. Sampey, who had off-season surgery to repair an ankle injury from Las Vegas…
Angelle Sampey Ready for Gatornationals, After Five Months of Rehabilitation
What would bring a happy and content lady living in Louisiana enjoying the family life back to a fire breathing almost 200 MPH NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles? Winning. For Angelle Sampey the challenge of breaking the most wins in Pro…
Larry Brancaccio Teams up with Jims
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio of Bammer Racing, Nutley, NJ, is pleased to announce that JIMS will be on board as a product sponsor as they compete in 2015 IHRA Nitro Jam Spring Nationals Harley Series. Looking to take his 97th career win…
Quicksilver Powersports Lubricants Partners With Valerie Thompson Racing Land Speed Racing Team
In 2015, Quicksilver Powersports Lubricants will help power seven-time land speed record holder Valerie Thompson on her quest to reach record speeds at the Southern California Timing Association (SCTA), East Coast Timing Association (ECTA) and Utah Salt Flats Racing Association…
Arana Sr. Ready to Have Questions Answered
Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. is ready to get the Pro Stock Motorcycle portion of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season going, even if he has plenty of questions as the NHRA Gatornationals begins this weekend…
Arana Jr. Heads to Gainesville Confident
Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Hector Arana Jr. is hoping to kick off the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season with a win at the NHRA Gatornationals at Auto-Plus Raceway at Gainesville, which would begin a winning streak. …
Steve Johnson Loves the NHRA Gatornationals
It’s true, NHRA’s fan favorite and two-time U.S Nationals champion Steve Johnson loves the Gatornationals. As a matter of fact, the Irondale, Ala., resident loves the NHRA’s Pro Stock Motorcycle annual season opener as much as the great people of…
DME Sponsors IDBL Fall Nationals and Real Street
DME Racing is continuing to step up their support in the IDBL! DME Racing is now the title sponsor of the 23rd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals on October 2-4, 2015 at Maryland International Raceway. The DME Racing Fall Nationals draws…
Jeremy Teasley Joins Brock’s Performance Sponsored Riders for 2015
Brock’s Performance is excited to announce the addition of Jeremy Teasley to our family of sponsored racers. Teasley is one of motorcycle drag racing’s most versatile and respected jockeys. From his exceptionally calm demeanor in high-pressure situations, to his sought…
Orient Express Continues Support of Legendary Atco U.S. Motorcycle Nationals
Orient Express has renewed their sponsorship once again with the IDBL as the title sponsor of the historic 46th annual Orient Express Motorcycle U.S Nationals on September 11-13, 2015 at Atco Dragway in New Jersey. The Orient Express Motorcycle U.S…
Dragbike Chassis Expert Walt Timblin Dominates in Middle East, Visits BDRC
Walt Timblin, of highly-regarded Timblin Chassis, has become one of the most revered dragbike frame builders, not only in the country, but in the world. In early March Timblin crossed a bucket list item out with an indelible experience of…
Mohammed Bourashid Wins BDRC Season Title
Congratulations to Drag 965 rider Mohammed Bourashid for winning the BDRC (Bahrain Drag Race Championship). Bourashid, who in November became only the third Pro Mod/Pro Bike rider to record a three, ran an impressive 4.02 on his brand new Timblin…
WPGC to Again Sponsor IDBL Bike Fest
WPGC has been a loyal sponsor and marketing partner with the WPGC Bike Fest for an amazing 15 years in a row, and they are back once again with the IDBL as the title sponsor of the 15th WPGC Bike…
Pingel to Sponsor 18th IDBL Spring Nationals
Pingel has came on board with the IDBL as the title sponsor of the 18th Pingel Spring Nationals. Pingel Enterprise, Inc., has been a manufacturer and distributor of high quality motorcycle performance parts for street and drag since 1967. Pingel…
Snow Postpones Memphis International Raceway Opener
After another blast of arctic air, ice and snow, Memphis International Raceway (MIR) has postponed its scheduled racing for this weekend. “It’s the same old story I’m getting tired of telling,” said Drag Strip Director of Operations Paul Cartwright.…
The Greatest Motorcycle Drag Racing Photo of All Time
While everyone will have his or her own opinion as to what is the most beautiful drag bike of all time, there should be little doubt as to what is the greatest photograph. It’s small, but the image is unforgettable.…
Guaranteed Purses at IDBL for 2015
The Mickey Thompson Tires IDBL Series is pleased to announce that our purses will be guaranteed for all classes, and each IDBL event has a purse that exceeds $33,000! The Orient Express Pro Street class will now be competing for…
Adam Arana’s New Gig
Former Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Adam Arana recently graduated from the United States Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, N.J., and will begin his full-time service later this week. Seaman Apprentice (E-2) Arana, 23, will serve on the USCGC…
Excitement mounts for the Star Racing Challenge with switch to Gainesville
As the Star Racing Challenge approaches, the participants got some more exciting news when the venue was changed from the South Georgia Motorsports Park to the state-of-the-art Auto-plus Raceway in Gainesville, Florida. When SGMP changed their affiliation from NHRA to…
A Simpler Time – Brown Van Dragbike Racing
Anybody who has been around dragbike racing for a few decades can testify elaborate pit setups, massive stacker trailers and motorhomes have not always been a part of the sport. In fact, as former NHRA champion Joe Koenig points out regularly, it was…
See Vance and Hines at Daytona Bike Week
Winter will be broken here! After weeks and for some, months of snow and freezing temps, the 74th Annual Daytona Bike Week is finally here. The Vance & Hines trucks will give everyone a chance to see our products up close, with…
Pinks All Out Dragbike Racing Coming to Rockingham this Season
Pinks All Out is coming to Rockingham Dragway this season and motorcycles and dragbikes will be included in the program. “The fact that racers and fans still want PINKS is both an honor and extremely …humbling,” PINKS creator Rich Christensen…