Art Malone, a legendary racer and track operator, died March 29th due to complications from an air boat crash a few years ago. “Big Daddy” Don Garlits sent along the following letter reminiscing about his old friend. Dear Friends, My…
Chassis Builder Loses Eyesight, but Not Vision for Racing
For fabricator and past racer, Dan Parker, his dreams, goals and everyday life changed permanently on March 31, 2012, when a horrible accident left lasting injuries that would change his life forever. Parker’s most significant injury sustained during the crash,…
Dream Chaser Racin’ Season Opener
Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley kicked off her second season of racing at an American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) event at the State Capital Dragway in Baton Rouge, LA. It was an exciting weekend for the Dream Chaser Racin’ team,…
Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing Singing the Bayou Blues
Frank Capone of Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing went to the bayous of Louisiana to hang out in the rain, have ignition issues and tear up transmissions – not exactly what he had in mind for his season kickoff with the AMRA…
AMSOIL Renews Title Sponsorship for WMDRA Sturgis Nationals
AMSOIL INC. of Superior, Wis., has renewed their Title Sponsor agreement with the Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals. “This is a great day for the motorcycle drag racing community,” says WMDRA President Sandra…
Ryan Schnitz Drag Racing School
Ryan Schnitz will be hosting a 1 day Drag School at Virginia Motorsports Parks on Friday, April 19th, one day before the Hosepower Hustle Event. This $250 course will give you the opportunity to improve your launch technique, reaction time,…
NHRA License Required for MIROCK event at Atco Dragway
Originally MIROCK and Atco Dragway had hoped riders would not be required to have a NHRA License for the Atco event, but that is not the case. All riders entering the event at Atco Dragway will be required to have…
MIROCK Opener Rained Out
An extended winter weather pattern and deteriorating forecast have forced Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood to impose a one-month delay to the start of the 2013 Mickey Thompson Performance MIROCK Superbike Series which was to have begun this weekend. …
MIROCK Paying $1,000 to First Harley Win in Any Class
The Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series has posted a $1,000 Cash Bonus to the first Harley Davidson motorcycle that wins in any class at a MIROCK event. The MIROCK Superbike Series offers nine different classes that many v-twins may…
MIROCK Ground Clearance Rule and Enforcement Tool
The 2″ Ground Clearance Rule will be enforced at MIROCK in 2013 in all sportsman and grudge classes. This has always been a rule but will now be randomly enforced for rider safety and to minimize downtime due to oil…
Orient Express, DME, Shinko and World Wide Bearings Back MIROCK, Rockingham Approaching
Rodney Williford, John Dobrin, Boo Brown, Shayne Proctor, and Andy Baumbach are all expected to not only defend their championship titles this weekend, but also to collect their unique championship apparel and 2012 Champion Trophies. The Mickey Thompson Performance Super…
John Hall takes Newtown Buell to Round 2
John Hall and the Text “Newtown” to 80888 Buell carried their qualifying success into round 1 of Pro Stock Motorcycle eliminations at the NHRA Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Auto Plus Raceway in Gainesville, Florida, USA. After a slight advantage…
Pollacheck Soars to No. 4 after First Ever Semifinals Appearance in Gainesville
Sovereign-Star Racing’s Scotty Pollacheck celebrated the first semifinal round appearance of his NHRA career as he drove to the No. 4 spot in the Pro Stock Motorcycle points standings this past weekend at the Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. “It was…
Capone Racing Partners with Team HeadBlade
Frank Capone of Capone Racing is now going to represent Team HeadBlade for the 2013 drag race season. “During the winter, Shaun Reno and I had many conversations about the 2013 season. Shaun is not going to race full time…
Gatornationals Foreshadows Season of Parity in Pro Stock Motorcycle
A tradition-rich history is an impormant element of any great motorsports event. The NHRA Gatornationals from Gainesville, Fla. has never lacked in that quality. The event is in its 44th year and has hosted some of the sport’s most memorable moments. It has always been like spring…
Gatornationals Photos From the Pits
Enjoy some images from the 44th annual Amalie Oil Gatornationals from Gainesville, Fla., March 14-17. It’s the season-opening race for the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. Click here to check out the gallery
Destination Daytona Bike Week Gallery
Right up the road from Daytona, Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach Fla. hosts one of Bike Week’s biggest events. The complex showcased several top aftermarket companies, a Wyotech Brute Horsepower Shootout on the dyno and a ton of…
NHRA Gatornationals Entry List
Here is who is entered for the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle category’s season-opening race, the 2013 Amalie Oil Gatornationals from Gainesville, Fla., March 15-17. Pro Stock Motorcycle # Cls Driver Hometown Make Eng Entry 1 PSM Ed Krawiec Avon IN…
DME Reduces The Price of a Man Cup Pro Street Tech Card
DME has chosen a unique way to support the Pro Street class at the Manufacturers Cup in Bradenton, Fla. Instead of adding to the purse, DME wanted to help all the racers by lowering the price of a tech card…
MTC Engineering Posts $2,100 in MIROCK Contingency
MTC Engineering has posted $2,100 in the 2013 MIROCK Contingency Program. MTC Engineering has been a MIROCK Superbike Series contingency sponsor since 2008, and is proud to be able to keep giving back to their racers with the contingency program.…
Dream Chaser Racin’s Janette Thornley Ready for Racing and Talk Radio Kick off
Janette Thornley’s ready to go racing. “Since I am now officially hooked on Nitro and my rookie year is under my belt, I felt it was time to do some more research and discover ways other women racers find support. During…
Concepts posts $5,250 in MIROCK Contingency
Cycle Concepts continues their support to the MIROCK racers, and has posted $5,250 for the 2013 MIROCK Contingency Program. Cycle Concepts has been a MIROCK Superbike Series contingency sponsor since 2009, and has continued to payout in all MIROCK classes.…
PR2 – A Company Built on a Proven Formula for Racing Success
Experts agree, in business or sport, focusing on what provides the most gains is a sound strategy. Using that same simple philosophy, PR2’s Chris Durham has developed two of his sons into world-class professional motocross racers and transformed his suspension…
Matheson Scorches at Adelaide
Australian Multiple Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion, Chris Matheson and his Nitro Voodoo Team bagged maximum points at the Adelaide Raceway meeting held on 23-24 February 2013. Matheson Top Qualified with a 5.37 ET and Top MPH at 199.73 and won…
MIR Opener Cancelled
This weekend’s “Season Opener” on Saturday and Sunday has been cancelled due to the low 39 – 45 degree temperatures forecasted for Southern Maryland. We generally like to see temps in the upper 40’s at a minimum on race…