Some of NHRA’s Fastest Racers React to New Rule Concerning Records

Reaction by some of the fastest racers in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series to the new rule eliminating the need for a 1 percent backup of a national record was generally positive. NHRA announced Monday that a backup…

2016 IDBL Rulebook Posted

The 2016 IDBL Rulebook has been posted for all classes The “Proposed Draft” of the Pro Street and Real Street rulebooks have also been posted for PST and RST racers to review, and will be finalized on 02/05/16 once racers…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride 2016 Schedule

Make your plans to see 15-time Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride in person this season. With McBride debuting a brand new, state-of-the-art motorcycle, more than seven years in the making, and rolling out an exciting new look and…

Chris Matheson Breaks 15-Year Old Track Record at Australian Nationals

Multiple Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Matheson shined at the Australian Nationals at Calder Park Raceway in Melbourne last weekend. Matheson top-qualified with a 6.662, then beat rival Chris Porter clocking a 6.587 in the final to Porter’s 7.05.…

Brock Davidson Talks Dragbikes vs. Sportbikes in Motorcycle Drag Racing

Motorcycle drag racing has evolved and changed considerably in the last decade and a half. Perhaps the most noticeable difference is the explosion of popularity in street bike drag racing. Owner of Brock’s Performance, Brock Davidson has long said the…

Tommy Grimes Seeking Ride in 2016, Stunned at Retirement of Ray Price Racing

The past few months have been an unmitigated emotional roller coaster for talented Nitro Harley racer Tommy Grimes. After another dominant season, Grimes, 47, Winston-Salem, N.C.  and his team embraced the euphoria of garnering a second-consecutive NHRA Harley-Davidson Top Fuel…

Skooter Peaco Named Interim President of IHRA after Scott Gardner Resigns

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) (the “Company”) (www.IHRA.com) announced that the IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRGSE) Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company has appointed Mr. Skooter Peaco, as Interim President of the Company effective immediately. Mr. Peaco…

Why it Was a Breakthrough Year for Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus; No Signs of Slowing Down in 2016

2015 tells the story of a breakthrough year for Nitro Circus, the action sports entertainment collective led by extreme sports legend Travis Pastrana. With over 500,000 tickets sold, the Nitro Circus Live touring show cemented its status as the reigning…

Well Known Dragbike Veteran Gilham and Partner Taking Lectron to New Heights, on and off Pavement

For decades, the most famous, popular and advanced carburetor in drag racing was the innovative and versatile Lectron.  And for seemingly as long, Kevin Gilham, now president of Lectron Inc., has been the go-to guy for Lectron information, sometimes even…

NHRA About to Usher in a New Era

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will venture boldly into a brand new era when the tradition-rich Circle K NHRA Winternationals gets underway Feb. 11-14, at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Celebrating its 56th running, the iconic season-opener…

NHRA Names New Vice President of Sales

Brad Gerber, a skilled sales executive with vast experience in the world of automotive publishing and digital media, has been named NHRA vice president of sales and chief development officer.   Gerber will lead NHRA’s sales and business development team…

Chris Matheson Ominous in Top Fuel Motorcycle

Australia’s quickest man on two wheels has sent a clear message to his competitors at the opening round of the new Thunder 400 Series at Perth in December 2015. Matheson a multiple Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion has not raced…

MPS Dial-in Board and Mount

Motorcycle Performance Specialties is excited to announce the immediate availability of our new MPS Dial Board and Mount! The dial in boards mount to any flat surface using any of the three mounting points. This makes it perfect for mounting…

The Enthusiast Network and IRG Sports + Entertainment Announce a Multi-Year Partnership

The world’s premier network of enthusiast brands, TEN: The Enthusiast Network (TEN) and IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRGSE) announced a multi-year partnership that will bring a number of highly sought after automotive events to IRGSE venues. TEN’s portfolio of events…

Grothus Dragbikes Acquires Considerable PMFR Inventory, Entering Wheel Business

Grothus Dragbikes (GDB) of Davenport, Iowa, a leading supplier of motorcycle drag racing chassis components and race products, just took its operation to a new level. GDB purchased most of PMFR, the one-time prominent dragbike fabrication company’s parts inventory, machine…

2016 Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule

Please find below a list of some of the biggest motorcycle drag racing events in 2016. Please feel free to comment with addition dates and race information. DATE SANCTION TRACK Feb 11-14 NHRA Circle K WinterNationals (HD TF) Pomona CA…

New NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Logo Unveiled

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series logo is getting a bold new makeover in 2016.   In coordination with Mello Yello’s recent unveiling of a modern logo design and packaging, NHRA and Mello Yello have constructed a new primary…

NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to Air on Fox Sports 1 and 2

The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where the future stars of NHRA Drag Racing are born, will be showcased in 16 races throughout the season on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and FOX Sports 2 (FS2), it was announced today…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride’s Cause of Near-Career Ending Explosion Revealed

At the IDBL U.S. Nationals from Atco, N.J., on Sept. 13, Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride suffered a near-career ending explosion while engaged in a wild, on-and-off the throttle, tire-smoking match race with Dave Vantine. Initially the team…

Tommy Bolton Dragbike Team Bolstered by Several Strong Partnerships in 2016

Motorcycle racing recession? Not for Team Tombo. Tommy “Tombo” Bolton, Oklahoma City, Okla., has had a passion for making motorcycles go quicker since he started helping his friends work on their minibikes more than 45 years ago. Well respected, Bolton…

Ray Price Motorcycle Drag Racing Team Announces Retirement

The motorcycle drag strip dominated by the Ray Price Motorsports Racing Team will go quiet with the official announcement of the team’s retirement. In recent years, Ray Price Racing won back-to-back championships in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Harley-Davidson…

Southland Truck & Trailer Named the Official Heavy Duty Truck Dealership of NHRA

NHRA officials announced today that Southland Truck & Trailer, a leading distributor of high-quality heavy duty trucks and trailers, has been named the Official Heavy Duty Truck Dealership of NHRA.   “Through this great sponsorship we hope to bring people…

Keep Your Motorcycle Running Cool with Myler’s Radiators

You know here at Cycledrag.com we are always on the look-out to find you the absolute best products and services. We found a truly awesome company, Myler’s Motorcycle and ATV Aluminum Radiators! The craftsmanship and attention to detail in these…

Exciting Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Trim-Tex Race Program Starting to Take Shape

It’s all coming together. In early December at the Performance Racing Industry show from Indianapolis, Ind., 15-time Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride announced an exciting, new partnership with longtime sponsor Trim-Tex Drywall products. At the time the agreement…