At the MIROCK Fast by Gast Spring Nationals, Apr. 28-29, Rodney Williford became the third Pro Street rider to record a six-second elapsed time with a 6.95 at 204 mph in the second session of qualifying. Williford ran another 6.95…
Richard Gadson Crashes at Atco Test Session
Manufacturers Cup and MIROCK racer Richard Gadson suffered a top-end crash while testing in Atco, NJ, Tuesday April 24th. The good news is Gadson escaped without suffering any major injuries. On his Facebook page Gadson wrote, “Well I had my…
MIROCK Spring Nationals Race Status 4/26
Race Status Report For MIROCK FBG Spring Nationals – There is only a 30% – 50% chance of a passing overnight shower on Saturday Night for Southern Maryland. The daytime forecasts for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday look great with partly…
MIRock Superstars Trailering to MIR
The Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series is off to the most thrilling start in its history. New Orient Express Pro Street rules have the whole field bearing down on Ryan Schnitz’s HTP Performance Suzuki Hayabusa—the world’s first 6-second streetbike. Johnny…
Sovereign-Star Racing Team Hosts European Guest for Houston Race
The Sovereign-Star Racing crew is proud to welcome the team’s co-owner, Jeno Rujp, to America for his first NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) event ever. Rujp, who owns Sovereign, a large European sugar distribution company, will be traveling from his…
Star Racing’s MonStar Head Approved for European Competition
The MonStar billet 4-valve cylinder head, developed by Star Racing and Monster Race Products, has been officially approved for Pro Stock competition in the UEM European Drag Racing Championship. After several weeks of deliberation, the official announcement was delivered to…
WMDRA (Western Motorcycle Drag Race Association) Starts Season at Speedworld with Happy Racers and Big Fun
Partnership and fast bikes combined for a successful weekend at Speedworld Dragstrip in Wittmann, Arizona according to Sandra Alberti, Operations Director of the WMDRA, LLC. The WMDRA found an interesting and untapped partner with Misbehavin Motorsports for the kick-off event…
Friday Testing at MIR before MIROCK Events
The Fridays before MIROCK events at MIR in 2012 will now be an “OPEN” test session from 9am-5pm with no limit on entries anymore. The cost is $100 per bike (not per rider). You will not need to sign up…
Stoffer Keeping an Eye on Weather as Race Approaches
Karen Stoffer and the GEICO Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle team are keeping an eye on this weekend’s weather forecast for the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Stoffer and the team are hoping for hot weather…
McBride Displays Dominance with Six “Fives” and Defeats Familiar Foe to Win Manufacturers Cup
The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer, Larry “Spiderman” McBride, opened his 34th season of competition with remarkable consistency and dominance over a full field of Top Fuel racers to win the Manufacturers Cup from South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga., April 13-15. McBride…
McBride Takes the Pole on Day No. 1 of Manufacturers Cup at 5.86/241 MPH
Larry “Spiderman” McBride showed no signs of “taking it easy” on his first official run of 2012. The Spiderman soared to the No. 1 qualifying position on Friday, April 13th at the Manufacturers Cup from South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta,…
McBride Poised for Success and Speed and Season-Opening Manufacturers Cup
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride feels like a kid counting down the days until Christmas morning. The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer (5.79) is eager and poised to begin his 34th season of competition at the Manufacturers Cup from Valdosta, Ga.,…
McIntosh Machine Posts $16,200 in the MIROCK Contingency Program
McIntosh Machine & Fabrication has posted $16,200 in the 2012 MIROCK Contingency Program. McIntosh Machine & Fabrication has been a MIROCK Superbike Series contingency sponsor since 2008, and has quadrupled their postings for the 2012 season. So make McIntosh your…
Hawaya Announes Autolite as Official Nitro Bike School Spark Plug
Hawaya Racing is proud to announce Autolite as the Official Spark Plug of the Hawaya Racing Nitro Bike School. We have used Autolite spark plugs for years, with record setting success. It is very exciting to have a company like…
Manufacturer’s Cup Series Adds Points System and Summer Race in Indy
The Manufacturers Cup and NHDRO have reached a historic agreement to join forces in an effort to present the largest motorcycle drag race the Midwest has ever seen to the legendary Indianapolis, Indiana Lucas Oil Raceway the weekend of August…
CP-Carrillo posts $4,000 in the MIROCK Contingency Program
CP-Carrillo has renewed their sponsorship for the second year in a row in the MIROCK Superbike Series contingency program, and has posted $4,000 in payouts. So make CP Pistons your choice for high performance pistons and make extra cash at…
APE Wrist Pins Withstand McBride’s Horrific Explosion
The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer, Larry “Spiderman” McBride suffered the worst engine explosion of his 34-year career at last year’s Manufacturer’s Cup Finals from Valdosta, Ga., in November. Thanks to outstanding components by APE (www.aperaceparts.com), the physical and financial…
Don’t Trust The Picks of Robert Bruno or The Palm Beach Player’s Club
Over the past few years my friends and I have a had a lot of fun wagering on sporting events and recently I decided to put a self-touting prediction service to the test out of skepticism and curiosity. This past…