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How He Practically Stole This Z1 Drag Bike At Auction

We head to the Throttlestop collection in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin where we catch up with Jim Balestrieri to talk about how he got perhaps the steal of the Mecum Motorcycle auction when he won this Kawasaki Z1 Drag Bike for…

Rare Munch Mammut 2000 His the Auction Block – Owner Explains

In this interview we catch up with our friend Jim Balestrieri from the Throttlestop Museum and Collection, who fill us in on his amazing Munch Mammut that is now up for auction n bring a trailer. Listing – https://bringatrailer.com/listing/munch-mammut-2000/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN8uwtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFROW94RmFKWHo2N2pMaHA4c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsW_h_CpgdSM6MOIOiHiRoL9zESrsc0dH5VgGD4qmcMqg2s1rcLHsxMo6arE_aem_2Ck0YWj5w2gkIJ1BPf1R9A

New Gen Business Park Competition Bike Delivers Big Down Under

The DRAG All Bike Nationals presented by Harley Davidson has hosted plenty of exciting two-wheeled action at Dragway at The Bend today (Saturday November 8), including points-paying racing for the bike brackets of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship. Those…

Suzuki Launches “Fast Friends Rewards” Program to Celebrate Loyal Riders and Welcome New Ones

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC has introduced the Fast Friends Rewards Program, a new initiative created to thank existing Suzuki owners and welcome new riders into the Suzuki family through an innovative referral program. Fast Friends Rewards makes it easy and…

Norton Motorcycles Launches Brand Resurgence

“Norton is a proudly British brand with a UK base for our design, development and engineering, and through TVS Motor, it now has a platform for a global manufacturing and distribution network. Our resurgence will mark the strategic transformation of…

SEMA Kicks Off in a Big Way

The 2025 SEMA Show opened today at the Las Vegas Convention Center, reinforcing its position as the automotive aftermarket’s most influential global business event. Produced by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), the Show serves as a launchpad for innovation,…

Gaige Herrera Closes to Within 21 Points of Title with Vegas Win

Gaige Herrera kept his hopes of winning a third straight Pro Stock Motorcycle championship alive by racing his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa to his seventh victory of the season at the Dodge NHRA Nevada Nationals powered by…

New Gen Motorcycle Drag Racers Ready to Battle in Australia

The two-wheeled stars of the ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship are counting down the days until next week’s DRAG All Bike Nationals presented by Harley Davidson at Dragway at The Bend, which for the first time is a points-paying round for…

The Story of Bimota Motorcycles

Join us at the Throttlestop Museum and Collection as we bring you one of the coolest Bimota Motorcycle collections in the world. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page…

“Big Daddy” Don Garlits to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at SEMA

The Petersen Automotive Museum will honor drag racing legend Don Garlits with its Robert E. Petersen Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2025 SEMA Industry Honors on Thursday, Nov. 6. Garlits, also known as “Big Daddy,” was a true pioneer in…

How “Big Daddy” Don Garlits Changed a Sport and Became the Greatest Ever

It’s episode 1 of the “Racing Jack” show and we sit down with who gets our vote for the greatest drag racer of all-time “Big Daddy” Don Garlits as we discuss multiple topics with the 93-year-old legend including what keeps…

PDRA Ownership Addresses the Future of the Organization

Rumors have been circulating about the IHRA’s potential interest in Virginia Motorsports Park and the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) in light of IHRA’s acquisition of multiple motorsports properties. In an open letter to racers, fans, and partners Virginia Motorsports…

Top Fuel Harley and IHRA Finals Roll Into Galot

The International Hot Rod Association’s (IHRA) Outlaw Nitro Series returns to action at Darana Motorsports Park – Dunn (formerly GALOT Motorsports Park), November 6-8, for a can’t-miss weekend of explosive drag racing action. The event showcases headline competition in Top…

AMA National Grand Prix Championship Final – Full Race Broadcast

Enjoy Live Racing Coverage from AMA National Grand Prix in Laughlin Nevada, brought to you by SCAGGS RACING! There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here) and…

8 Sportsman Motorcycle Racers Ready to Vie for NHRA National Title

It all comes down to Las Vegas for 32 standouts in the NHRA Summit Racing Series, as world championships will be on the line for competitors in the Super Pro, Pro, Sportsman, and Motorcycle categories as part of the upcoming…

Australian Drag Bike Racers Crush Records and Prepare for The Bend

Edge Mallis and Cheryl ‘MsVRod’ Beddoes will be ones to watch at the upcoming All Bike Nationals at Dragway at The Bend, which will be a part of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship for New Gen Business Park Junior…

Puzzling Hayabusa Dog Rider Stopped by Police in Daytona – Full Traffic Stop

At Daytona Biketoberfest 2025 Police pull over a man who is riding a dog on the back of his Hayabusa motorcycle and we bring you the full traffic stop as things take an unexpected turn. This Suzuki Hayabusa dog rider…

Wildest Moments at Daytona Biketoberfest

Enjoy the very best of one of the largest and wildest Motorcycle rallies of the year, Daytona Biketoberfest, which is a shorter Fall version of famous Daytona Bike Week. In this video we take you to Daytona’s Main Street for…

Gucci Chopper Steals the Show at Daytona Biketoberfest

It’s Daytona Biketoberfest 2025 and we head down to Main Street where we see a ton of cool Bike Week Motorcycle Enthusiasts, Bartenders, Party People enjoying one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the world. In this video we also…

Best Looking Motorcycles at Daytona Biketoberfest

It’s Daytona Biketoberfest 2025 and we head to Main Street at the World’s Most Famous Beach to Show you all the bikes, party people, bartenders, live music and incredible diverse motorcycles that make Daytona the ultimate destination for a fall…

How Gadson Got His 4th Win of the Season in Texas

Richard Gadson raced his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa to his fourth win of the season and extended his lead in the Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship playoffs at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex…

“Big Daddy” Don Garlits Restoring “The Greek’s” 1962 Dragster

We head into the shop of the 93-year-old legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits as he gives us a sneak peak of a 1962 dragster he is restoring that was once owned by “The Greek” Chris Karamesines. Drag racing great Garlits…

How to Save Top Fuel Motorcycle – The Rise and Fall of the Fuel Bikes

In this video we take an in-depth look at the rise and fall of the Top Fuel Motorcycle class in NHRA drag racing and beyond and examine why participation is so low and if the class can be saved after…

Richard Gadson Wins Texas and Extends Point Lead

It was nearly a picture-perfect weekend for Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Richard Gadson at Texas Motorplex, who extended his points lead by defeating rookie Brayden Davis in the final round with a run of 6.796 at 200.37 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance &…

Gadson Takes Provisional No. 1 Spot in Dallas

Points leader Richard Gadson made a strong impression in Pro Stock Motorcycle under the lights on Friday, taking the top spot with a run of 6.747 at 201.59 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki at the 40th annual Texas NHRA…

Motocross of Nations Behind the Scenes

It’s Motocross of Nations or Motocross Des Nations 2025 and we catch up with team USA riders Eli Tomac, Justin Cooper and RJ Hampshire and we give you a full preview of Motocross of Nations practice, the pits and the…

Scappers Sisters Ready For Texas

The Scrappers Sisters, Top Fuel pilot Jasmine Salinas and Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Jianna Evaristo, are ready to take on Texas at this weekend’s Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex aboard their respective Scrappers Racing machines. The duo will be…

Full Circle: Jason Anderson Returns to Suzuki for 2026 Season

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC and Pipes Motorsports Group are proud to announce that 2018 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Champion Jason “El Hombre” Anderson will join Twisted Tea Suzuki presented by Progressive Insurance, aboard the Suzuki RM-Z450 for the 2025 and…

ANDRA Racers Spry After Epic Spring Nationals

There was SPRY Spring Nationals action aplenty at Dragway at The Bend for the final day of round four of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Series on Sunday. Not only were ANDRA Christmas Tree trophies hoisted high at the end…

ANDRA and Sydney Dragway Get Ready for January Race

The countdown is on to the return of ANDRA drag racing at Sydney Dragway, with more details of the newly named ANDRA Drag Racing Masters on January 24, 2026, now available. The inaugural ANDRA Drag Racing Masters event will be…

First Look at 40th Anniversary Edition GSX-R 750 and 600

The 2026 Suzuki GSX-R750Z 40th Anniversary Edition celebrates four decades of GSX-R performance with exclusive graphics and commemorative finishes while delivering the legendary balance of 750cc power in a lightweight, 600-class chassis. Equipped with advanced suspension, crisp handling, and race-proven…

Australia’s Nathan Stone Looking for Breakout Performance

This weekend’s SPRY Spring Nationals will see more than 170 ANDRA Sportsman racers take to Dragway at The Bend for round four of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Series. As part of the packed line-up for the October 3-5 event,…

Australia’s National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) 2026 Schedule

The National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) has today released its 2026 Championship calendar, confirming a packed national program for both Professional and Aeroflow Sportsman categories and a shift to a calendar year format. Launched in 2023, the NDRC set out…

Two Stroke Motorcycle Drag Racing Nationals Full Video Coverage

It’s time for the Two Stroke Motorcycle Drag Racing Nationals as we take you to US 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, MI for this epic 2 stroke Super Eliminator Race featuring Kawasaki H2 750 triples, a Kawasaki H1 500, Yamaha…

Gaige Herrera Reacts on his Birthday Win at NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis

Gaige Herrera gave himself a big birthday present by racing his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa to a sixth victory of the season that put his quest for a third Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship back on track…

2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship Schedule Revealed

he SMX LeagueTM announced today the full 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship regular season schedule and tickets on sale for all 17 rounds of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. Supercross pre-sale begins today at 10 a.m. ET…

Birthday Boy Gaige Herrea Wins St. Louis

Two-time defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ Gaige Herrera celebrated his birthday by winning the final round on Sunday at World Wide Technology Raceway at the NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals. After a shocking first two races in the…

First Look at New 2026 Special Edition Suzuki Hayabusa

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC proudly unveils its next wave of 2026 motorcycles led by the Hayabusa Special Edition. The 2026 Suzuki Hayabusa Special Edition celebrates the reign of motorcycling’s Ultimate Sportbike with a torque-rich 1,340cc inline four-cylinder engine, advanced Suzuki…

Thrilling Weekend of Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, and Jr. Dragsters set for 21st Annual Bellman Shootout

The 21st Annual Bellman Shootout is set to take place this week, from September 25-28, bringing exciting action to southwest Michigan. Featuring some of the world’s fastest asphalt snowmobiles, along with motorcycles and Jr. Dragsters, this year’s event promises to…

IHRA USA Acquires IHRA Australia and New Zealand

IHRA Australia has announced the sanctioning body has been sold, with ownership returning to the new operators of IHRA USA. Full statement from IHRA Australia reads; A New Era for Drag Racing in Australia & New Zealand: IHRA Australia Acquired…

How Supermotocross Took Over the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway

It’s the final round of Supermotocross from the Strip at Las Vegas, Nevada and we take you behind the scenes on press day as we give you a full track preview, go up the press conference, hear from key players…

Drag Bike Racers Shine at Australia’s Mildura

ANDRA Christmas Trees glittered in Mildura this past weekend as the winners of round three of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series claimed Sunset Nationals victory in their respective brackets. n New Gen Business Park Competition Bike, Top Qualifier Edge Mallis…

Toyota of Redlands BarX Yamaha Closes Out the Season Strong

A long and challenging 2025 SMX World Championship Series is now complete as the 31-race season came to a dramatic conclusion with the SMX World Championship Final from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The longest, fastest, and most…

How Jett Lawrence Won the Supermotocross Championship

eam Honda HRC Progressive’s Jett Lawrence grabbed his third consecutive SMX World Championship™ with a dramatic overall victory on the SMX track built over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. After winning the first moto, Jett delivered a nail-biting charge…

Shinko Tires Backs Australian Motorcycle Drag Racers

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that the Shinko Motorcycle Tires brand has signed up in support of Competition Bike racers as part of the ANDRA Racer Support Program. As part of the 2025/2026 ANDRA…

Suzuki Race Team Honors 40 Years of GSX-R

Suzuki Motor USA and Team Hammer are thrilled to announce that Vision Wheel M4 ECSTAR Suzuki will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Suzuki GSX-R with a special commemorative livery for the final two races of the 2025 MotoAmerica AMA/FIM…

Veteran Ken Roczen Takes Home 4th in SMX Championship

The series Final of the 2025 SMX World Championship took over The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday night. The hybrid SX/MX track delivered tight Supercross-style sections that snaked over and around the dragstrip, as well as wide-open,…

Richard Gadson Reacts to NHRA Point Lead

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Richard Gadson earned his first career victory in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, beating a quad that was Matt Smith Racing-dominant with a run of 6.803 at 199.55 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki to defeat…

How the Buffalo Chip Grew into the Ultimate Sturgis Motorcycle Destination

This is the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally like you’ve never seen it before! Check out the 2025 Sturgis Buffalo Chip “aftermovie” which explains how the Buffalo Chip has grown into the ultimate motorcycle destination. Watch the video here Go follow @Sturgis…

How Richard Gadson Took the NHRA Point Lead

Sharp riding and consistent performance from his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa propelled Richard Gadson to his third race win of the season and into the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship lead at the NHRA…

Gaige Herrera Leads Pro Stock Motorcycles Into Zmax Race Day

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera picked up his sixth No. 1 qualifier of the season thanks to Friday’s 6.757 at 201.22 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki, ending his day in strong fashion with a run of 6.772 at the…

John Hall Wins Reading

John Hall threw his name into the Pro Stock Motorcycle championship conversation with a fantastic Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway, defeating teammate Matt Smith in the final round with a run of 6.802 at 199.70 on his American Rebel Light/Matt…

Gaige Herrera Takes Top Spot in Reading

On his quest for a third straight world championship, Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera is off to a good start, going 6.745 at 200.20 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki to take over the provisional No. 1 spot. Fresh off…

Supermotocross Suprises in St. Louis

It’s Supermotocross Playoff Round No. 2 as we head to St. Louis and The Dome at America’s Center to bring you a full track preview, practice sessions, interviews, the press conference and a whole lot more as we hear from…

Three Big Pro Stock Motorcycle Storylines Heading Into Playoffs

After an explosive regular season, the NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins this weekend at the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish at Maple Grove Raceway. The six-race playoffs are loaded with storylines and it starts here…

Leah Pruett Returning to NHRA Top Fuel Competition in 2026 With Tony Stewart Racing

Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) has announced that Leah Pruett will return to driving for Tony Stewart Racing in 2026, piloting the TSR Dodge//SRT Direct Connection Top Fuel Dragster in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Pruett stepped aside from…

XDA to Close Out Season at MIR Oct. 3-5

The XDA will end the season and crown our Champions at Maryland International Raceway located in Mechanicsville, Maryland with the 33rd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals on October 3-5, 2025! The event features the Orient Express Pro Street class that…

Best Top Fuel Harley Race of the Year

It’s perhaps the best and most unpredictable Top Fuel Harley drag race of the year as we head to Darana Raceway, formerly National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio for round No. 3 of the IHRA Nitro Outlaw Series as the…

Jasmine Salinas Breaks IHRA Speed Record!

It’s race number 3 for the new IHRA Drag Racing Series from Darana Raceway where NHRA female Top Fuel Dragster Racer Jasmine Salinas crushes a IHRA Speed record with a run of 330 mph!   We have plenty of storylines…

Larry Dixon Returns to Top Fuel Drag Racing

Drag racing legend and three-time NHRA champion Larry Dixon made his triumphant return to Top Fuel drag racing at the IHRA Nitro Outlaw Series at Darana Raceway, formerly National Trail Raceway near Columbus, Ohio. In this video we catch up…

When Supercross Takes Over a Dragstrip

It’s the opening round of the Supermotocross playoffs, combining both Supercross and Motocross at a very unique track at legendary ZMax Dragway, part of Charlotte Motor Speedway. In this video we will give you a full Charlotte Supermotocross track preview,…

Jett Lawrence Takes Control in Supermotocross Playoffs

Team Honda HRC Progressive’s Jett Lawrence kicked off the postseason with a victory at Playoff 1 of the 2025 SMX World Championship™. The two-moto format of the postseason was interrupted by lightening near the zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway.…

Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea Announces First Global Store

Flying Flea, the design-first city+ mobility brand endorsed by  Royal Enfield,  deepened its creative presence with a visionary takeover by École Duperré at this year’s Paris Design Week. The brand’s creative collaboration with the legendary design school École Duperré had…

Resurgent Norton Motorcycles Invites UK Retailers to Join Growing Network

Norton Motorcycles is taking expressions of interest from UK retailers as it prepares for a significant milestone with the introduction of an all-new product range later this year. Norton’s expansion has been underpinned by substantial investment from of one of the…

South Georgia Motorsports Park and Maryland International Raceway Talk About Getting National Events

For the first time in a dozen years, the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series will have new destinations during its national event schedule, adding South Georgia Motorsports Park and Maryland International Raceway to the 2026 season as part of NHRA’s…

NHRA Poised to Host First 4-Wide Playoff Race

For the first time, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs will feature a four-wide race, when one of the most unique spectacles in motorsports comes to zMAX Dragway for the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals…

Jasmine Salinas Heads to IHRA After Strong U.S.Nationals Semifinal Comeback

After 139 days out of her Scrappers Racing/Valley Services dragster, Top Fuel driver Jasmine Salinas made her return to the cockpit last weekend at the NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. The Scrappers Racing team wowed fans with a remarkable performance…

New Gen Business Park Motorcycle Racers Shine at Australia’s Alice Springs

Round two of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series, the Desert Nationals, has delivered no end of midweek thrills at the Alice Springs Inland Dragway , Sept. 3. In New Gen Business Park Junior Drag Bike, Aliza Harris took the win…

Suzuki Riders Ready to Contend for SMX Title

With the Monster Energy AMA Supercross and AMA Pro Motocross seasons in the books, the riders and teams are gearing up for the third running of the SMX World Championship post-season. The series consists of three events on unique, hybrid…

Gaige Herrera Begins Playoffs with NHRA Point Lead

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship kicks off in a major way, celebrating four decades of excitement at Maple Grove Raceway with the 40th annual NHRA Reading Nationals presented by Nitro Fish. In Pro Stock…

How Gaige Herrera Won the U.S. Nationals and Regular Season Championship

Gaige Herrera won the prestigious NHRA U.S. Nationals for the second year in a row and clinched his third straight Pro Stock Motorcycle regular-season championship aboard his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA…

Longtime IHRA Track Maryland International Raceway Gets a NHRA National

Maryland International Raceway will be an NHRA track and will host an NHRA National event in 2026 MIR is proud to announce that we will be an NHRA sanctioned track starting in 2026. In addition, MIR will be the host…

Why NHRA is in Trouble

In this video we discuss what appears to be a rapid decline in NHRA Drag Racing Live attendance, particularly at the series’ biggest race of the year, the NHRA US Nationals. We talk about the reasons for the overall decline…

Rookie Brayden Davis Advances to US Nationals Final

In only his fourth NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle race, third generation racer and former PDRA standout Brayden Davis made history at the illustrious U.S. Nationals by marching to the final on a rented Vance & Hines Hayabusa. In the final…

Strangest Items Left Behind at Sturgis Buffalo Chip

We take a close look at some of the strangest items left behind at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally at the famous Sturgis Buffalo Chip Campground. Hundreds of thousands of bikers participated in the Sturgis Bike Rally and they left a…

Police Make Multiple Arrests on Wild Night at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Coverage of Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2025 continues on an absolutely wild night as police make multiple arrests and respond to several incidents at Sturgis Bike Week. At the Sturgis Bike Rally we see multiple bikers get pulled over and one…

Bert’s Great American Bike Night

It’s Bert’s Great American Bike night from the Orange County Chopper OCC Roadhouse in St. Petersburg, Fl and we take you for a full trip around this motorcycle country club to see what cool bikes we can find, as I…

Haiden Deegan Fires Back at the Haters

It’s the final round of Pro Motocross from Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Md and we catch up with all the top Supermotocross racers on press day including “Danger Boy” Haiden Deegan, newly crowned 450 champion Jett Lawrence, Hunter…

America’s Toughest Race – Behind the Scenes at Vegas to Reno

It was a historic Best in the Desert Vegas to Reno as we saw many incredible happenings and one racer score his 4th consecutive 6100 race. For America’s version of the Baja 1000 and 500 we see top Unlimited Trophy…

Gaige Herrera Wins NHRA US Nationals

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera was again clutch when it counted, using an incredible .003 reaction time to defeat teammate Brayden Davis in the final round on a holeshot. Herrera’s 6.834 at 199.32 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines held up…

Gaige Herrera Breaks Lucas Oil Raceway Track Record for 2nd Time in Qualifying

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera closed out qualifying in impressive fashion, setting the track E.T. record to end the day with a run of 6.738 at 200.98 in his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki. Herrera set the track record during the…

2025 SEMA Show Brings High-Octane Motorsports to Life

The 2025 SEMA Show returns to Las Vegas Nov. 4-7, showcasing the latest in aftermarket innovation, new products, and the trends driving the future of the industry. While thousands explore the halls filled with breakthrough technology and networking opportunities, the…

Future Star Chasing Junior Drag Bike Championship

Cooper Plummer has tasted plenty of success in Junior Dragster in both the ANDRA and NDRC sportsman championship ranks and is now turning his talent towards a new goal: the first ANDRA Junior Drag Bike Championship. That pursuit will start…

Australia’s Chris Matheson & New Gen Business Park Back Three ANDRA Sportsman Brackets

New Gen Business Park has expanded its support of ANDRA members competing in the ANDRA Sportsman Series by throwing its support behind three brackets for the 2025/2026 season. Starting with this Friday and Saturday’s season opener (Nitro Up North, Hidden…

Pro Bike and Sled Racers Prepare Toronto Motorsports Park

The John Scotti Canadian Championship Series welcomes the Quick 32 Sportsman Series, the Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS), and the 5.50 Super Series to the NHRA National Open double-header at Toronto Motorsports Park in Cayuga, Ontario, September 25 –…

Richard Gadson Wins Mission Challenge at U.S. Nationals, Herrera Wins Mission Championship

Richard Gadson got the best of Matt Smith in the final round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge in Pro Stock Motorcycle, going an impressive 6.744 at 201.01 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki. It’s his second victory in the specialty…

Gaige Herrera Sets New Indy Track Record

A year after winning at The Big Go for the first time in his career, Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera set the track E.T. record on the opening night of the race, going 6.739 at 200.98 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance &…

Matt Short Repeats as Summit Motorsports Park Champion

It is widely known that it is hard to win at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The racers are skillful, and the racing is stupendous, and that was evident at every Edelbrock Super Series race this year. To maintain…

NHRA Announces 2026 Schedule, Maryland, Valdosta Added

With the addition of two new tracks to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule for its 75th anniversary celebration, NHRA is thrilled to announce its 2026 schedule for the highly-anticipated milestone season. Set to celebrate 75 years of…

Rob Cassar’s Ballistic Performance Steps Up for ANDRA

As the countdown to this weekend’s commencement of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series continues, ANDRA and Ballistic Performance Parts are pleased to announce a new ANDRA Championship Racer Support Program for the Modified Bike and Junior Drag Bike brackets. The…

Herrera Leads Motorcycles Into Indy, Schumacher Returns

An argument could be made that Rick Ware Racing is best positioned for Top Fuel success at the world’s biggest drag race, this weekend’s Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. After all, they have…

Rain Pushes Completion of PDRA Thunder Valley Throwdown to DragWars

Saturday evening thunderstorms at Bristol Dragway forced Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series officials to postpone the completion of the Thunder Valley Throwdown presented by Larry Jeffers Race Cars to the next race on the schedule. The series completed…

Maryland International Raceway Has Big News

Cycledrag made a stop to legendary Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville, Md. where we found longtime, talented track operator and owner Royce Miller and his team getting ready to deliver some big news.

Haiden Deegan Fires Back at Haters, Jett and Hunter Lawrence Switch Bikes

It’s the final round of Pro Motocross from Budds Creek Motocross Park in Mechanicsville, Md and we catch up with all the top Supermotocross racers on press day including “Danger Boy” Haiden Deegan, newly crowned 450 champion Jett Lawrence, Hunter…

Nitro Bikes and Cars Set for Santa Pod’s Euro Finals

Nitro-burning cars and motorcycles top the bill at Santa Pod Raceway’s FIA/FIM European Finals (4th to 7th September). Top Fuel Dragsters and Funny Cars capable of topping 300mph in under 4 seconds occupy the fastest-and-loudest end of the spectrum. On two wheels,…

Sydney Nitro Nationals Postponed Due to Weather

Race officials announced the postponement the  Australian National Drag Racing Championship at (NDRC) Sydney Dragway . “Please be advised that the Nitro Nationals, scheduled for this Saturday August 23 at Sydney Dragway, have officially been postponed due to weather conditions.…

NHRA Awards Ceremony Heads to Wine Country

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony is again slated to take place at Pechanga Resort Casino in the heart of scenic Southern California Wine Country.   The 2025 ceremony, which takes place for the fourth straight year…

NHRA Unveils New Indy Tower Ahead of U.S. Nationals

Ahead of the world’s biggest drag race, next week’s 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway and NHRA announced the completion of the new Wally Parks Tower and the renovated suites during an official unveiling…

Longtime Charlotte Motor Speedway President H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler Passes Away

Longtime Charlotte Motor Speedway President and General Manager H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler died peacefully of natural causes yesterday surrounded by loving family. He was 86. A transformative figure in the world of motorsports, Wheeler was hired by Speedway Motorsports founder Bruton…

zMAX Dragway Sets Stage for First Four-Wide Playoff Showdown in History

Fans are getting ready for Countdown to the Championship drag racing like they’ve never seen before as the first-ever NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals roars to life Sept. 19–21 at zMAX Dragway. For the first time in NHRA history, four-wide racing…