One of the world’s most renowned dragbike builders, tuners and longtime nitrous loyalist, Cecil Towner of HTP Performance has a spectacular resume that includes being the first to put a Real Street bike in the sevens and the first to…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Gains Costly Rockingham Victory
When it comes to winning, many racers live by the cliché, “whatever it takes.” Four motors, three drive chains, three sprockets and a whole pile of broken parts was the price of victory for 14-time Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman”…
V-Rods Dominate Pro Stock Motorcycle in Brainerd
Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec won an all-Harley final at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. With both riders aboard Harley-Davidson® V-Rod motorcycles, Krawiec defeated teammate Andrew Hines to claim a third-consecutive Pro Stock…
Remembering Dragbike Racer Dean Frantz
In the glory days of AMA Prostar, Ohio had a well-earned reputation for being the home of some of the world’s most talented two-wheel racers. Dean A. Frantz, 52, of Medina, was certainly a racer who helped gain the Buckeye…
Remembering Kawasaki’s John Hoover
It’s unfortunate such influential and wonderful people in the sport of motorcycle drag racing always seem to leave too soon. Factory involvement is what made AMA Prostar the major league of dragbike racing in its day. One of the key…
Andrew Hines takes the Pole in Day No. 1 at Brainerd
Andrew Hines, the defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle series champ and a two-time winner at Brainerd International Raceway, rode his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to the qualifying lead with a performance of 6.937 at 190.54 the Lucas Oil…
Boyesen Breaks Through With Major Bolt-On V-twin Performance
Looking for the simplest, most economical way to maximize the power and efficiency of your Harley-Davidson’s intake? This article is for you. For over 30 years legendary Boyesen Engineering has been energizing and rousing powersport enthusiasts with major increases in…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Returns to Rockingham
Top Fuel Motorcycle 14-time champion Larry “Spiderman” will make his return to the famous Rockingham, N.C. dragstrip for the first time in over 20 years for the Manufacturers Cup DME Nationals, Aug. 22-23. “It’s been a long time,” McBride said.…
The Coolest Brand in the Motorcycle Industry – FMF
For any company, becoming viewed as “cool” is as good as gold. It’s a highly sought after level of customer admiration some companies spend mightily and utilize multiple resources to gain. Most never get there. For FMF, being viewed as cool…
Steve Earwood Fires Back at Internet Rumors, Rockingham’s Jim McClure Nitro Harley Nationals is Still On
What does Mark Twain, author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, share with Rockingham Dragway’s biggest motorcycle race? Both were reported to be deceased at a time when they were very much alive. After his obituary prematurely was posted…
Mummert and Gadson Win Maryland, Run 6.89 at Indy
Bike owner Brad Mummert, rider Richard Gadson, and their crew brought their crowd favorite Pro Street motorcycle to the IDBL’s 2015 WPGC Bike Fest at Maryland International Raceway, as they’d done many times before. But this time was different—very different.…
Current IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series Points
The Mopar Nationals presented by Williams Racing at Grand Bend Motorplex marked the 10th Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series event on the 2015 schedule. With only two events remaining, every team is pushing their limits to gain valuable points and…
Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec to be featured in NHRA’s U.S. Nationals Block Party
The stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will be in the spotlight during the Big Go Block Party on Aug. 25, as the town of Brownsburg celebrates the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, which will be held Sept.…
Mac McAdams Reloading for Championship Run
In his 22 years of racing, Mac McAdams has complied a mountain of accomplishments. But one meaningful accolade has evaded the talented and experienced racer – a season championship. With two races left in the IDBL motorcycle drag racing series,…
Team Trim-Tex Back on the Podium
Ashley Freiberg and Trent Hindman fought their way back on the podium in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge at Road America where they finished third. Teammates Mark Boden and Tonis Kasemets also had an impressive run at the team’s home…
NHRA National and Track Records Fall with Sunoco Race Fuel
Sunoco, the Official Fuel of the NHRA, has been the leader in the racing fuel category for decades, with a reputation built on quality, performance, and support to the racers. In their first year as the spec fuel of the…
NHDRO Pro Streeters Blister Indy Dragbike Race
Rain may have postponed Sunday’s entire day of competition at the NHDRO Dragbike Summer Celebration, but Saturday was enough time for McIntosh Machine & Fabrication Pro Street bikes to put on a blistering show at Lucas Oil Raceway’s famous quarter…
Jay Turner Doubles in IHRA Nitro Harley in Martin using APE Wrist Pins
Three Nitro Jam racers scored a pair of victories for the double-event IHRA weekend in Martin, Mich. In the weather delayed President Cup Nationals, Nitro Harley points leader Jay Turner extended his lead with a victory over Rickey House. The…
Jeremy Teasley Takes All-RS Motorsports Final
Multi-time DME Racing Real Street champ Jeremy Teasley scored perhaps his closest win ever in a 7.80 to 7.80 final against his RS Motorsports owner/tuner/teammate Roger Starrette. Teasley was actually .006 slower from point to point but got a .029…
MPS Featherweight Motorcycle Drag Racing Shift Lite
Motorcycle Performance Specialties is excited to announce the immediate availability of our new Featherweight Motorcycle Drag Racing Shift Lite. It features 4 super bright red LEDs for visibility in the daytime. This small, lightweight, low cost shift lite measures just…
Amazing August Special on MTC Pistons – Free Custom Mods!
MTC Engineering is offering a simply can’t-miss deal all August. Act now and take advantage of free custom piston modifications! MTC pistons are found in use in some of the world’s quickest vehicles. The company has an iconic and legendary…
Two Entries, A Comeback, and a Debut Mark Big IMSA Home Weekend at Road America for Trim-Tex Drywall Products
As the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge heads to Road America this weekend, there are almost too many story lines to count for Trim-Tex Drywall Products. From a young promising talent getting his first shot at the professional level, a…
NHRA Series Leader Ed Krawiec Wins Second Event in a Row and Pro Bike Battle
Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec swept the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the NHRA Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. Racing a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle, Krawiec was the number-one qualifier, won the Pro Bike Battle special event on Saturday,…
Kyle Olson Blog From WMDRA S&S Nationals in Eddyville, Iowa
Sportsman racer Kyle Olson takes us inside his successful weekend at the WMDRA event with this blog. This past weekend at the Inaugural WMDRA S&S Cycle Proven Performance Nationals, July 24-25, at Eddyville Raceway Park was one of the hottest,…
NHDRO Brings it Back to Indy
After a two-race road stint to the St. Louis area’s Gateway International and Louisville’s Ohio Valley Dragway, Brian and Niki Welch welcome the NHDRO family back to Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, Indiana, for the NHDRO Summer Celebration on August…
AMRA Pro Mod and Pro Gas put on a Show in Martin, Michigan
AMRA Racer Ryan Oehler brings us up to speed on the series – Another exciting weekend of Harley drag racing is in the bag after a few hot days at US 131 Raceway, July 25-26, located in Martin, Michigan. The…
Red-Hot Krawiec Wins Sonoma
Eddie Krawiec finished off a dominating weekend at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals on Sunday by racing to the Pro Stock Motorcycle victory. Krawiec, who also won the NHRA Pro Bike Battle on Saturday, earned his second consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle…