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NHRA to Hold First Eastern Canadian ET Finals

The NHRA announced today that the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, will hold its first Eastern Canadian E.T. Finals in 2024, with the race taking place Sept. 6-8 at Napierville…

Behind the Scenes at the Pro Superstar Shootout

Enjoy some behind the scenes coverage from a brand new, high-stakes drag racing all star event, the Pro Superstar Shootout from Bradenton Motorsports Park. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag Facebook…

Craig Adams Celebrated as Norwalk Motorcycle Champion

With every twist of the throttle on his motorcycle, Craig Adams shows what he is made of. He is tough, he is tenacious and he is talented. Over the years, he discovered that he has to be, in order to…

Showtime Speedway Wild Motorcycle Racing

What’s better than motorcycle racing in the middle of winter? It’s one of the luxuries residents of Florida enjoy. Join us at historic Showtime Dragstrip in Clearwater, Fla as we take you inside a fun night of racing with some…

Rockingham Dragway Continues Facility Improvements

The new ownership at group at Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, NC continues to be aggressive with its improvement of the facility and sent along some photos of the pit paving project. This comes after the racing surface was was upgraded…

Rare Kawasaki Z2 750 $85,000 Sale Canceled Due to Illegible VIN

Join us from the Mecum Motorcycle Auction in Las Vegas, Nevada as we cover the sale of a very rare 1974 Kawasaki Z2 750 that was sold only in Japan, with only about 10 or so being known to exist…

Lucas Oil and NHRA Sign Multi-Year Extension

NHRA officials announced today that Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, have signed a long-term extension to continue as the sponsor of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and “Official Oil of…

Kawasaki KZ Restoration

Our 1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 classic motorcycle was in need of a lot of fixes and a cosmetic restoration. We head over to the shop of the world’s quickest and fastest motorcycle drag racer Larry “Spiderman” McBride for a total…

Father – Son Team! Meet The Brazels -ZX-14 and Jr. Dragster Team

Enjoy this video as we get to know Dusty Brazel and his son Carter as son competes in the Jr. Dragster class and Dad racers multiple categories on his amazing Kawasaki ZX-14r nitrous-oxide drag bike. A mysterious mechanical gremlin surfaces…

Jay Leno – Orange County Choppers Beef Has Happy Ending

It was a war of words when two motorcycle TV giants, Jay Leno and Paul Teutul Sr. of Orange County Choppers got into it about an OCC build from 20 years ago.  Here is what got the conversation started.  Here…

Australia’s Bike Bonanza Set to Resume

Fans of two-wheeled drag racing action had plenty to cheer about this past weekend at Australia Day at Sydney Dragway, with bike categories back on-track. Unfortunately rain forces the postponement of the event but there is still much to be…

Hard Knocks Moto Fest Set for New Jersey, June 21-23

Hard Knocks Unlimited is thrilled to announce the launch of the HARD KNOCKS MOTO FEST, scheduled from June 21-23, 2024, at the renowned New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP). This electrifying event promises a weekend filled with vintage AHRMA Racing, a…

Jelly Roll, Kid Rock and Multi-Platinum Rockers Added to Sturgis Buffalo Chip Summer Festival Lineup

The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling® expands the 2024 Sturgis Rally concert lineup with a performance from the multi-platinum selling hard rock force Theory of a Deadman Wednesday, Aug. 7. Theory of a Deadman joins an exciting Sturgis Rally lineup…

New Drag strip Set for Northeast Florida

In an era where news of a drag strip closing seems to be common place, it’s refreshing to hear of a new one being built. Callahan Speedway in Nassau County, Northeast Florida is slated to add a drag strip to…

Australian Pro Stock Motorcycle Racers Make Most of Limited Track Time

Six Pro Stock Motorcycle competitors gave fans of two-wheeled racing action plenty to cheer about this past weekend, despite the NDRC round of racing at Sydney Dragway raining out. An announcement about when the race will be rescheduled is expected…

Details Coming on Australia’s Rained-Out NDRC Sydney Race

The National Drag Racing Championship rained out at Sydney Dragway this past weekend due to continuing wet weather. The organization says an announcement is coming this week regarding when racing will be rescheduled. Fans of two-wheeled drag racing action will…

Kawasaki H2 750 Breaks Record at Mecum Motorcycle Auction

At the Mecum Motorcycle Auction this finely restored 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 two stroke “Widowmaker” broke a world record when it beat the previous mark for an H2 at $34,000. We catch up with builder Nori Miyata and also see…

Suzuki’s New GSX-8R About to Hit The Track

Suzuki announced it has homologated its brand new GSX-8R sport motorcycle for 2024 MotoAmerica Twins Cup championship competition. The 2024 GSX-8R sportbike features a completely new compact, yet powerful parallel-twin engine cradled in a performance-oriented chassis. The result is a…

Rusty Wallace’s Annual Sturgis Ride to Start and End in New Location

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip is moving the 6th annual Rusty Wallace Charity Ride to Historic Deadwood, SD and moving to the final Friday of the Sturgis Rally. Since 2019, the Rusty Wallace Ride has given participants the opportunity to ride…

Angelle Sampey Continues Rapid Progression in Dragster

Three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey is forging ahead with her dragster dreams, and under her cousin Antron Brown’s AB Motorsports umbrella, she  has partnered with Michalek Brothers Racing (MBR) for 14 NHRA national events and select NHRA…

How Tommy “Tombo” Bolton Rose from the Streets of L.A. to Become a Motorcycle Legend

Tommy Bolton became known all over the world for taking motorcycles to speeds never seen before, but there is so much more to this guy from Los Angeles California. His love for motorcycles started at an early age. “When school…

Multiple Australian Motorcycle Drag Racing Records Broken This Month

Six new ANDRA national records have been recorded between the recent South Coast 660 and Festival State Nationals events, held at South Coast Raceway (January 6-7) and Dragway at The Bend (January 13-14) respectively. At the South Coast 660, Steve…

World’s Fastest 18 Year Old Female Dirt Bike Racer Has Bright Future

Join us for Round No. of the AMA NGPC, National Grand Prix Dirt Bike Racing series from American MX in Delano, CA as we take you behind the scenes to see what’s new with KTM, Beta, Yamaha, Honda and more…

Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts Reunite for Mecum Las Vegas Motorcycles 2024

Among a record-breaking 2,000 motorcycle consignments slated for the auction block at Mecum Las Vegas Motorcycles 2024 are 30 private collections comprising 500 lots, including 277 to be offered at no reserve. The 33rd annual auction will once again claim…

Remembering Pro Stock Motorcycle Great John Myers

Legendary motorsports announcer Bill Stephens, who can currently be seen on Mecum Auctions broadcasts and who also worked as a NHRA pit reporter for many years, shared his memories of a NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle great gone way too soon,…

RevZilla to Take Over As Primary Sponsor on New Gadson and Herrera Pro Stock Motorcycle Team

Not only is the Vance & Hines Motorsports Pro Stock Motorcycle Team getting a new rider in Richard Gadson, it’s also getting a new primary sponsor.  Motorcycle gear, parts and accessories leader RevZilla is set to be the title sponsor…

Richard Gadson Announced as Rider of Vance & Hines NHRA Team, Ed Krawiec Moves to Tuner Role

With a new sponsor and the addition of another acclaimed rider, the defending champs appear to be getting even stronger.  2023 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Gaige Herrera will be paired with Richard Gadson on the RevZilla/Mission/Vance & Hines…

World’s Fastest Amputee Benny Stevens Shines at Australia’s “Bend”

Race fans have delighted in all that the National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) had to offer Jan 13-14, at “The Bend” in Tailem Bend, South Australia with epic performances from Top Fuel Motorcycles, ensuring the 20,000+ strong crowd on-track and…

New “Golden Gator” Gatornationals Trophy Revealed

The countdown to the start of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season is on, with the NHRA announcing a number of exciting additions leading up to and during the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 7-10…

Kawasaki H2 Drag Bike Shines at Australia’s South Coast Raceway

The Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship has rung in the new year in style at South Coast Raceway this weekend, with more than 140 competitors taking to the Portland venue for the South Coast 660 – the first NDRC event of…

Australia’s Top Fuel Motorcycle Racers Ready to Get Back to Work

South Australia’s January is about to get even hotter with the Festival State Nationals to deliver the first ever Nitro Funny Car show at the new venue as well as intense championship racing for Top Doorslammer, Top Fuel Motorcycle, and…

Future of Sturgis Dragway on Shaky Ground

Cycledrag has voiced concern in articles and videos about the alarming high number of drag strips that have been lost in the last few years. The trend was accentuated this past summer with the sudden and unceremonious closure of one…

NHRA’s Indianapolis Raceway Park Getting Major Upgrade

The home of drag racing’s most illustrious event, the U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, Ind. will see some upgrades for the 2024 season including a new timing tower.  Demolition of the tower that has stood on the right…

Police in Kenya Believe Lion Was Responsible for Death of Motorcycle Rider

A terrible story for the two-wheel community as Police in Kenya recovered the body of a man believed to have been attacked by a lion while he was riding a motorcycle near a national reserve in the south of the…

Mini Bike “Gang” Clashes With 90210 Star in Hollywood

Cycledrag has been telling you about the rising trend of mini bike drag racing. It’s not just the drag strips that are seeing the rise in popularity of mini bikes. Now they are hitting the streets as well. Unlawful dirt…

Catching Up With George and Jackie Bryce of Star Racing

It’s hard to find a couple in motorcycle drag racing that has accomplished more than George and Jackie Bryce of Star Racing. Together they have amassed 6 NHRA Championships, 82 Wallys, a thriving business, a memorable motorcycle drag racing league…

Electric Motorcycle Company to Make U.S. Debut

Horwin America Inc. (“Horwin”), a global mobility company revolutionizing the electric motorcycle industry, is proudly making its U.S. brand debut at CES 2024 with the launch of the SENMENTI series, a dynamic new line of EV motorcycles born of the…

Virginia Motorsports Park Names New Dragstrip Manager

Gavin Carter, a rising young talent in the race direction side of the drag racing industry, has been named the new Dragstrip Manager at Virginia Motorsports Park, the track announced today. Carter will work closely with VMP Vice President Tyler…

Opening Battle Looms for Australia’s National Drag Racing Championship

Drag racing fanatics don’t have to wait long for the first NDRC event of 2024, with the South Coast 660 taking over South Coast Raceway this Saturday and Sunday (January 6/7) as more than 140 Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship racers…

Rickey Gadson Shows How To Race A Stock Wheelbase Motorcycle

Enjoy this informative and educational instructional video as we detail how to ride a motorcycle Rickey Gadson drag racing style. We watch drag bike legend Gadson get the most out of his ultra fast, Stock wheelbase, street tire 2019 Kawasaki…

Remembering Atco Dragway After Sudden Closure

The abrupt news of Atco Dragway in Atco, NJ closing forever after 67 years sent shockwaves and sorrow throughout the motorsports and drag racing community. In this video we take one last drive to this closed down drag strip to…

AMA Prostar Founder Keith “Scooter” Kizer Recalls Greatest Atco Memories

Recently on the Cycledrag Youtube channel we posted a video tribute to one of our favorite tracks and one of the most important tracks in motorcycle drag racing history, Atco Dragway, which unceremoniously closed forever this past summer.   AMA Prostar…

Testing out the New Kawasaki KZ 1197 Build Against Hayabusa

In this video we take you for a motorcycle ride on our freshly built and restored 1977 Kawasaki KZ 1000 resto rod and compare it to a modern 2014 Suzuki Hayabusa. Along with our drag racing bike buddy “7.0” Joe…

Blinding Sun Plays Major Factor in these Final Round Races

The Blinding Sun makes racing conditions very difficult for the world’s quickest and fastest Harleys at the Jim McClure Nationals from Rockingham Dragway. We will see the Top Fuel Harley Final between Tii Tharpe and Jordan Petersen, a Supercharged /…

How He Modernized this Legendary Maico 490

The Maico 490 is one of the most legendary motorcycles of all time and in this video we meet a build who completely modernized and updated this classic dirt bike to be competitive with and often beat the modern bikes.…

Top Fuel Sand Trike is Totally Insane

Jeff Gillot is about to go for the ride of his life on a Top Fuel Motorcycle Dirt Drag Racing Trike at the Southeastern Sand Drags from Gilbert, Louisiana. After a horrific dirt drag racing crash this fearless Top Fuel…

2023 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Charity Events Raise Nearly $370,000

A total of $369,273 has made its way into the hands of worthy causes from 2023 Sturgis Buffalo Chip charity events thanks to the extreme generosity of the motorcycling community. The grand total raised for charity during the Sturgis Rally…

Australian Sportsman Racers Ready to Kick Off 2024 at South Coast Raceway

South Coast Raceway will ensure 2024 gets off to a brilliant start with its January 6-7 South Coast 660 event to host a fantastic line-up of Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship racers as part of the National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC).…

Daytona Bike Week “Women’s Ride” Returns in 2024

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Biker Belles is continuing a dynamic collaboration with Harley-Davidson for the third annual The Morning Ride Daytona, an empowering event celebrating women in motorcycling and raising funds for charitable causes at the 83rd annual Daytona Bike…

New Drag Racing Manager Appointed for Australia’s Perth Motorplex

The Perth Motorplex, operated by Evolve Facility Management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Treasure as Drag Racing Manager. The West Australian has been a key fixture in Australian drag racing since the 1970s, holding a number of…

2024 Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule

2024 Cycledrag Event Schedule There are a lot of events and rallies for motorcycle drag racing fans to participate in this year. Enjoy a look at some of the notable events in 2024.  Jan 21 – Baker Act Custom Open…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride to Return to Hometown NHRA Virginia Nationals

NHRA is making a return to Virginia after a year off, and so is the world’s quickest and fastest motorcycle drag racer.  Hometown hero Larry “Spiderman” McBride  captivated fans in Virginia in 2022  in Top Fuel Motorcycle, going 268.38 mph…

Complete List of NHRA “Silly Season” Moves

The NHRA “Silly Season” is in full effect with lots of off-season news as racers move in and move up.  The start of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is more than two months away, but excitement for…

XDA Real Street Excitement Builds with Addition of World’s Fastest Street Tire Harleys

XDA Real Street is one of the most diverse categories in all of racing. The class showcases primarily late model street bikes, allows for various power-adders and invites riders of all different body weights by offering the heavier guys extra…

DME’s Dimey Eddinger Explains Importance of Penske Shocks

It’s truly amazing how fast motorcycles are able run on the drag strip without the use of a wheelie bar or slick. In this video DME’s Dimey Eddinger talks about the importance of Penske Racing shocks for his team’s stellar…

How We Set this Kawasaki KX 250 For The Woods

There is nothing quite like a two stroke and here at Cycledrag we absolutely adore our 2002 Kawasaki KX 250 motocross 2 stroke that we set up as a woods bike with some special modifications. In this video we will…

Kings of Grudge Grinchmas Video Coverage

Join us for some wild motorcycle drag racing grudge action from Orlando Speedworld Dragway as some of the top Hayabusa and GSXR 1000 racers in the world come out to battle for big money at the DME Kings of Grudge…

Chris Moore Tries to Break 200 mph First Time Out with New “HyperBusa”

We head to the NHRA Finals in Pomona, CA fit a very special event as Chris Moore of Moore Mafia tries to break 200 mph on the drag strip on his brand new 2024 Suzuki Hyperbusa built in 10 days…

Bikers Raise Thousands of Gifts for Underprivileged Kids at Bert’s Toy Run

It will give you a warm fuzzy feeling to watching the outpouring of love and support from the motorcycle community as bikers from all around the region brought Christmas presents for underprivileged children to Bert’s Toy Run 2023 at Bert…

The “Hulk” Returns to Top Fuel Motorcycle after 16 Years

Enjoy this behind-the-scenes footage as the second man to put a motorcycle in the five-second-zone, Jimmy The Hulk” Brantley makes his return to Top Fuel after 16 years away. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe…

Fuel Harley Racers Michael Balch and Howie “Nitro Gunny” Wright Make Big Announcement

Two of the quickest rising stars in Nitro Harley drag racing Michael Balch and Howie “Nitro Gunny” Wright pulled us over to the AHDRA booth to make a major announcement regarding their 2024 season. We also do some bench racing…

A Walk Around PRI – World’s Largest Motorsports Trade Show

Enjoy this walk around the world’s largest motorsports trade show, the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show from the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. We also get some big new regarding the NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series in 2024. The…

IHRA Giving Away a New Ford Truck

Actions speak louder than words as the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is providing a unique opportunity for its member tracks! Thanks to IHRA partners Morrow Brothers Ford of Greenfield, Illinois and Extreme Racing Oils, IHRA member tracks will be…

NHRA to Return to Phoenix, Track Name Returns to Firebird Raceway

NHRA officials and the Gila River Indian Community are excited to announce that NHRA will return to Phoenix for the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, heading to the newly-renamed Firebird Motorsports Park for the 39th annual NHRA…

The Greatest Nitro Harley Race of the Year

Enjoy this inside look at the world’s quickest and fastest Top Fuel Harley Davidsons from the AMRA AHDRA Jim McClure Nitro Nationals from Rockingham Dragway, what would prove to be the biggest Top Fuel Harley race of the year  …

Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Title Chase Heats Up

The 49th running of the Australian Goldenstates at the Perth Motorplex has set the stage fro what is likely to be a thrilling championship chase.  The Top Fuel Motorcycle A-Final delivered one of the standout passes of the night. Winner…

PDRA to Make Additional 2024 Schedule Announcements at PRI Show

PDRA will make additional announcements regarding its 2024 season during the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show, Dec. 7-9, in Indianapolis.  2024 PDRA Schedule   April 3-6 – East Coast Nationals – GALOT Motorsports Park – Benson, NC April 18-20 –…

Kid Rock to Play Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 2024

Kid Rock joins a Sturgis Motorcycle Rally lineup at the famous Buffalo Chip that already includes top artists Jelly Roll, Travis Tritt and Aaron Lewis. More entertainment announcements for the 2024 Sturgis Rally are coming soon. Passes are available now…

Santa Pod Announces 2024 Special Events

 Santa Pod Raceway in Wellingborough, England has announced its special events fro 2024.    The calendar offers 62 spectator and participant events from January to December, a mixture of national and international championship drag races on two and four wheels,…

Australian Motorcycle Racers Shine on the South Coast

Day two of the South Coast Nationals has seen the Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series racers well and truly deliver some super performances as they looked to claim  Australian National Drag Racing Association Christmas Trees in Portland. In Modified Bike,…

Dave Vantine Welcomes Geoff Pollard Back to “Yellow Bullet” Top Fuel Motorcycle

With his new motorcycle complete, the second quickest active Top Fuel Motorcycle racer in the world, Dave Vantine welcomed the former rider of his “Yellow Bullet” motorcycle, Geoff Pollard, back to riding duties. This team plans to run a two-bike…

Jimmy “Hulk” Brantley and Larry “Spiderman” McBirde Share Future Top Fuel Motorcycle Plans

We caught up with the first and second man to ever put a Top Fuel Motorcycle in the five-second zone, Jimmy “The Hulk” Brantley and Larry “Spiderman” McBride to see what’s next for these two Top Fuel Motorcycle greats. There…

Iowa Dragstrip Once For Sale Joins NHRA

NHRA and Onawa Dragway, Iowa teamed up to welcome the Iowa track to the network of NHRA Member Tracks, within the thriving NHRA West Central Division (Division 5).   Onawa Dragway, which opened in 2018, was purchased by the Richards…

The Best of Bert’s St. Pete Bike Fest 2023

We head to Bert’s St. Pete Bike Fest at St. Petersburg at the Orange County Choppers OCC Road House & Museum to bring you the absolute coolest motorcycles we can possibly find and some incredible motorcycle rally live music by…

How Jeremy McGrath Modernized this Kawasaki KX 125

We catch up with the “King of Supercross” Jeremy McGrath at Glen Helen Raceway under the Kawasaki Support tent to get a close look at what modifications he made to his classic two stroke dirt bike, a 2004 Kawasaki KX…

Daytona’s Unforgettable Main Street Motorcycle Party

It’s Biketoberfest from Daytona Beach, Saturday on Main Street as Cycledrag takes you on a full tour to see the absolute best of one of the biggest motorcycle rallies of the year as this Biketoberfest Live cam captures all the…

Top Fuel Sand Drag Racer Makes Triumphant Return After Horrific Crash

We take you inside the Northeast Louisiana Sand Drags dirt drag racing complex to watch an incredible Top Fuel Motorcycle style sand trike of Jeff Guillot as he makes his triumphant return from a mysterious case of Top Fuel Motorcycle…

Celebrating 25 Years of the Hayabusa Inside Suzuki Headquarters

Join us as we go behind the scenes inside the corporate headquarters of Suzuki to find out all about the 25th Anniversary of the Suzuki Hayabusa as we carefully look over the 2024 Suzuki Hayabusa 1300 to find out what…

NHRA 2024 TV Schedule

All 21 races, plus the Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Callout events in Top Fuel and Funny Car, and the GETTRX NHRA All-Star Callout events in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, will be broadcast on either FOX or FS1. The…

How Chris Garner-Jones Won Second PDRA Pro Nitrous Motorcycle World Championship

 In 2021, second-generation rider Chris Garner-Jones won the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Drag 965 Pro Nitrous Motorcycle world championship in memory of his late father and fellow rider, T.T. Jones. After a crushing runner-up finish in 2022, Garner-Jones charged…

Gaige Herrera Reflects on Record-Breaking NHRA Season

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Gaige Herrera simply dominated the field in the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. After winning a record-breaking 11 races, Herrera claimed his first world championship at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, finishing off…

NHRA North Central Division Summit ET Racing Series Team Finals Moves to Norwalk

Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio is proud to announce that it is the new home of the NHRA North Central Division Summit ET Racing Series Team Finals beginning in 2024. Racers who qualify to represent their member track will…

Chase Van Sant Wins NHRA Rookie of the Year Award

After a successful debut NHRA season, Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Chase Van Sant has been named the 2023 NHRA Rookie of the Year in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. The four other NHRA pros eligible for the award…

NHRA Champs Crowned at Banquet

First-time world champions Doug Kalitta and Gaige Herrera were crowned Monday evening, along with multi-time world champs Matt Hagan and Erica Enders, during the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series awards ceremony at the Pechanga Resort Casino in scenic…

Gaige Herrera Reflects on Record Season

In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Gaige Herrera’s dominant 2023 season ended with a victory, as the incredible world champion set the single-season wins mark in the category after earning his 11th victory of the season. He went 6.721 at 201.46 in…

Gaige Herrera Gets 14 out of 15 No. 1 Qualifying Positions on the Year

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera clinched his first career NHRA world championship on Saturday at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, wrapping up his dominant title run to close out qualifying at the 58th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals.   Austin Prock…

Gettrx Steps Up to Back 2024 Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Call Out Races

NHRA officials announced a multi-year agreement today that GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology and the fastest name in credit card processing, has been named the title sponsor for the NHRA All-Star Callout specialty races in both Pro Stock and…

Gaige Herrera Clinches NHRA Championship

Gaige Herrera will clinch his first Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship on Saturday and enjoyed a strong Friday as well in Pomona, going to the provisional No. 1 spot on his Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki with a run of…

NHRA to Return to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2024

NHRA officials announced today a return to Virginia Motorsports Park, regarded as one of the quickest and fastest tracks on the circuit, for the upcoming 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. The Richmond-area facility will play host to…

Jianna Evaristo Looking to Recreate Pomona Magic

The Scrappers Racing team has had a season that both the Top Fuel team as well as the Pro Stock Motorcycle team can be proud of as well as making some history along the way. Four years ago Jianna Evaristo…

Remembering Legendary Announcer Art Eckman (1942-2023)

The motorsports community and the motocross industry as a whole is deeply saddened by the passing of broadcast icon Art Eckman. Best known in the racing world as the voice of the formative years of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross…

Bostick Striving for Strong Finals Finish

As he enters the final event of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Chris Bostick is focused on enjoying every moment of this journey. Making it to the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals and…

Gaige Herrera Closing in on First NHRA Championship

As the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series comes to a close at this weekend’s 58th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle championships have a chance to be decided before eliminations at In-N-Out…

Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson Embracing New Role and Goal

It’s been an awe-inspiring, unpredictable, rollercoaster of a year for Australia’s first and only five-second drag bike racer Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson, but it just keeps getting more compelling. One goal has been achieved and another has been set. Last…

Chase Van Sant Recognized as NHRA Rookie of the Year Candidate

NHRA officials announced the five NHRA Camping World Drag Racing competitors in contention for the 2023 NHRA Rookie of the Year award. Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Chase Van Sant is one of the five candidates for the annual award that names…

How Gaige Herrera Reached 10 Wins in a Single Season

For the third-straight race, Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki teammates Gaige Herrera and Eddie Krawiec faced off in the final round, with Herrera once again prevailing to win his 10th race of the season at the NHRA Nevada Nationals at The…

Gaige Herrera to Be Crowned Champ and Top 10 to Be Decided in Pomona

For the first time, In-N-Out Burger will be part of the final event of the NHRA Camping World Drag Series schedule, with the historic 58th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals set to take place Nov. 9-12 at legendary In-N-Out Burger…

McBride and Vantine Set for Top Fuel Motorcycle Clash in Orlando This Saturday

Top Fuel Motorcycle fans in the Southeast will have the rare treat of watching the two quickest, active drag bike racers on the planet live when world-record-holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride and the quickest rising star in the class, Dave “Yellow…

Gaige Herrera Wins 10th Race of the Season, In Position to Secure Title

It won’t be official until the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona, but Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera moved a step closer to his first world championship by taking down teammate Eddie Krawiec in the final round with a track-record…

Sportsman Motorcycle Racers to Compete for NHRA Championship in Vegas

It’s a huge weekend for the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, as 40 of the nation’s top drivers will compete for a NHRA Summit Racing Series National Championship as part…