There’s nothing a racer loves better than to double—winning two classes at one event. And in the veteran-laden fields of the Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series, doubling is double hard and double rewarding. And so it is fitting that two…
Arana Notches Third Consecutive Victory
The only thing that is stopping Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. these days is the finish line as he remained unbeaten in 2013, sweeping to his third consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA…
MIROCK Group Photo
Dear MIROCK Sponsors and Tracks, The MIROCK Superbike Series racers, crew, family, and staff would like to thank all of the series sponsors for their incredible support! We will be sending all of you an 8×10 photo…
Sovereign-Star Racing Maintaining Momentum for Houston
Following their most successful race yet at the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals near Charlotte, N.C., the Sovereign-Star Racing team and racers plan to continue their progress toward winning a Wally this weekend at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA…
Harley-Davidson to Sponsor WMDRA Top Fuel Class at Sturgis Drags
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce a partnership with Harley-Davidson Motor Company to sponsor the Top Fuel class at the WMDRA Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Harley-Davidson will offer a…
Pollacheck Advances to No. 2 in Points, Sets Low ET for Four-Wide
The Sovereign-Star Racing team turned the unique challenges of the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals into huge opportunities as their racer Scotty Pollacheck made his first final round appearance and advanced to No. 2 in the points, while also…
Perfect Rockingham Weather Fuels Record Runs
It may have taken a full month to deliver, but Mother Nature and Steve Earwood’s Rockingham Dragway track prep crew laid out a record setting buffet for Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series racers to feast on in the rain-delayed…
Lucas Oil’s Arana Wins Again
Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. roared to his second consecutive victory of the season, winning the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on Sunday. Arana Jr. became the first rider since 2006 to win the first two races of…
Sovereign-Star Racing ready to tackle new Four-Wide racing experience at zMAX
The fourth annual Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will present an entirely new challenge for the Sovereign-Star Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle (PSM) team as they adapt to the unique four-lane racing style of zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, N.C. The…
Cox Qualified in Quickest Top Fuel Field in History
Mark Cox competed in hisfirst race of the season for Team owner Steve Horne in the 2013 NHRA Harley-Davidson Racing Series on April 12-13 at Virginia Motorsports Park in Petersburg (Richmond), Virginia. He and Douglas Horne ride the Romine…
Janette Thornley’s Personal Best 7.302 ET and 1st NHRA Appearance
The Dream Chaser Racin’ team continues to work out some of the kinks of a newly formed race team. A busy schedule of April appearances at the Manufactures Cup Series April 6-7 in Bradenton Florida and the NHRA Harley-Davidson…
Added Qualifying Session Raises MIRock Opener Anticipation to Fever Pitch
As if a four week rain delay didn’t boost the excitement surrounding the start of the Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series enough, Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood has added a Sunday morning qualifying session for all those racers who…
Dave Vantine Being Groomed to Race Pollard Top Fuel Bike
Top Fuel motorcycle drag racing is starving for more competitors. A very talented racer appears to be on his way to joining the exclusive club. Pro Mod veteran Dave Vantine tested the five-second, Greg Pollard-owned Top Fueler at Virginia Motorsports…
Videos From The Dragbike Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga.
On the weekend of April 5-7, 2013, motorcycle drag racers on the east coast had two races to choose from within 400 miles. Many, including icons of the sport Paul Gast and Rickey Gadson, chose the Dragbike Nationals due to…
McBride Dominates Season Opener in Bradenton
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride began the 2013 campaign the way he begins most of his seasons – victorious. Spiderman scored a commanding and dominant win at the Exoticycle Manufacturers Cup from Bradenton, Fla. April 5-7. “Everything went…
Make Sure Brakes are Working for MIROCK
Safety first… Just a friendly reminder to all MIROCK racers that Front & Rear brakes are required and must be functional in Pro Mod, Pro Street, Real Street, Top Sportsman, Crazy 8’s, 4.60 Index, 5.60 Index, Pro E.T., and…
MIROCK Group Photo on April 27th
Some exciting news for MIROCK sponsors, racers, crew and family! MIR will be organizing a HUGE “Group Racer Photo” just like this one in the staging lines on Saturday, April 27th at the Fast by Gast Spring Nationals. This…
MIROCK Brock’s Performance Street E.T. Purse Flyer Correction
The purse for the Brock’s Performance Street E.T. class at ALL MIROCK events is $1,000 to win, $300 to runner-up, $100 to semis, $50 to 1/4 finals, and $25 to 1/8 finals. Entry Fee is $50 (one-day) or $80 (two-day).…