My first knowledge that I was on the wrong trail came when I heard the yells of the pursuing savages suddenly grow fainter and fainter far off to my left. I had gone but a short distance further when what…
How Much Consciousness Does An Octopus Have?
Animals ranging from parrots to elephants continue to challenge our perception of consciousness, long-held as a uniquely human trait. But the reaches of consciousness don’t stop at animals. The ethics of consciousness, not just in humans but also animals and…
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Maple Grove Interviews
Persistent rain showers forced NHRA officials to cancel Friday’s racing action at the NHRA Keystone Nationals. Rain started in the morning and showers fell throughout the day at Maple Grove Raceway. On Saturday Eddie Krawiec earned his fourth No.…
Larry McBride Confined to Home While Wounds Heal, Valdosta Unlikely
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride has been confined to his home for the past week under doctor’s orders. The 14-time Top Fuel champion continues to recover from burns to his lower body sustained at the IDBL Orient Express…
Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Hector Arana Jr. Hunting For Championship at Maple Grove
Hector Arana Jr. knew he needed a clutch performance at the second race of the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship last weekend in St. Louis. Arana delivered in impressive fashion and now hopes he…
Weather Moves Up Friday Start Time at Keystone Nationals
Due to the inclement weather forecast Friday in the eastern Pennsylvania region, the NHRA has moved up the starting times for the first two NHRA Mello Yello Series qualifying sessions on Friday, Oct. 2, of the NHRA Keystone Nationals at…
IHRA Parent Company Entertainment Closes Recapitalization
IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRGSE), the parent company of the IHRA, is pleased to announce completion of its recapitalization with TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSL). TSL is the U.S. direct originations investment platform of TPG Special Situations Partners, the credit…
Big Timers Rule NHDRO Motorcycle Drag Racing Finals
Over the course of a double race weekend, the cream rose to the top at the NHDRO World Finals and Grudge Spectacular. Having most of Sunday’s competition at August’s Summer Celebration washed out and postponed gave Big Timers like Mark…
Amazing October Deals From MTC and Portable Shade – 10% Off Pistons and Free Shirts
You are never too old to trick or treat. MTC and Portable Shade are celebrating the month of Halloween with some very generous specials. All October take advantage of a 10% savings on piston kits for your winter rebuild. Also,…
IHRA Nitro Harley Points With One Race Remaining
The San Antonio Nationals Fueled by Sunoco is in the books and only one more race remains to determine the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) World Champions. NITRO HARLEY STANDINGS 1. Jay Turner (Julian, North Carolina) 776 2. Tracy Kile…
Andrew Hines Aiming to Build on Pro Stock Motorcycle Point Lead at Maple Grove
This weekend’s 31st annual NHRA Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway is vitally important in the Championship Countdown. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, reigning world champion Andrew Hines will look for his second win in the Countdown at Maple Grove after…
IDBL DME Racing Fall Nationals Rescheduled to Oct. 16-18th, Malloy Replaces Turner
Due to the weather the IDBL 23rd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals has been rescheduled to October 16-18, 2015 at Maryland International Raceway. The Orient Express Pro Street Battle Royale, and all other IDBL classes including the Tournament of Champions…