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The Triumphant Return of Daredevil to the Sturgis Buffalo Chip

In the spirit of Buffalo Chip CEO Rod Woodruff’s favorite mantra, “Ride Free, Take Risks®,” the Sturgis Buffalo Chip is celebrating the return of Daredevil Wednesday, as seen on CMT, on Wednesday, Aug. 7 during the 84th Sturgis Rally. Daredevil Wednesday features several dangerous…

How Gaige Herrera’s Win Streak Came to an End

Gaige Herrera’s streak ended in the finals against Suzuki-mounted rider Chase Van Sant, who earned his first career victory with a 6.720-second/201.31 mph run that outpaced Herrera’s 6.754-second/200.80 mph pass. With the loss, Herrera’s consecutive race and elimination-round win streaks…

XDA Bike Fest About to Go Down at Maryland International Raceway

This year’s WPGC Bike Fest will see over 600 Professional, Sportsman, and Grudge racers battle it out for a staggering $90,000 in cash prizes. But it’s not just about the drag races; the WPGC Bike Fest is an experience for…

Supercross Parent Company Gets Thrid CEO in 57-Year History

Feld Entertainment, Inc., the world’s largest privately-owned live entertainment company, today announced Juliette Feld Grossman has been named the third CEO in the company’s 57-year history, representing the third generation of Feld Family leadership. Stephen Yaros, Senior Vice President of…

Could Motorsports Legend Tony Stewart Get His First Top Fuel Win in Sonoma?

The DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma (Calif.) Raceway marks the culmination of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ two-week long Western Swing. The previous event of the Western Swing was the NHRA Northwest Nationals July 19-21 at Pacific…

230 MPH on Street Tires

Enjoy this full motorcycle drag racing event coverage from the XDA Bike Feat as we watch the world’s fastest street bikes in the turbo Pro Street class chase win lights and staggering speeds of 230+ mph on DOT street legal…

The Kepner List – How Many Drag Strips Have You Visited?

“343” It’s always fun to catch up with drag racing historian, accomplished broadcast and print journalist, Hall of Famer  and much more, Bret Kepner.  When I run into Kepner at a race or visit him near his home in St.…

Jay Leno Starts Up 100 Year Old Motorcycle

It’s not everyday that you get a full tour of Jay Leno’s Motorcycle collection including this incredible 1924 ACE that Leno kick starts right up inside of the Jay Leno’s Garage Headquarters in Burbank, CA. The Ace is one of…

NHRA 2025 Schedule

Featuring three races celebrating a 25th anniversary in 2025 and culminating with the 60th annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals in Pomona, NHRA officials announced today the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule. As previously released, the 2025 campaign…

Can Herrera Sweep the Western Swing Two Years in a Row?

As the summer heats up, all the stars in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series gear up for one of the highlights of the season – the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals, July 26-28 at picturesque Sonoma Raceway.…

XDA Bike Fest Class Lineup

The XDA is proud to bring the biggest XDA event of the year to Maryland International Raceway located in Mechanicsville, Maryland and it’s none other than the 24th annual WPGC Bike Fest on July 26-28, 2024! The event features the…

New Track Speed Record Established at Virginia Motorsports Park

In round No. 2 of the Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle series at Virginia Motorsports Park a new track speed record was established for 1,000 foot. Check out the thrilling semifinals as Micah Fenwick, Mitch Brown and Larry “Spiderman” McBride go…

NHRA Reveals Future Building Plans at Indy

The NHRA announced its future building plans at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, unveiling a multi-phase plan for the legendary facility that includes a new Wally Parks Tower, renovated suites, a new entrance for fans and moving the professional pits…

Dave “Yellow Bullet” Vantine Injured at NHRA Virginia Race

Please keep Dave “Yellow Bullet” Vantine in your thoughts and prayers after he suffered a broken toe, after hitting a foam block at over 200 mph at the NHRA Virginia race. Check out the video below.  There are more videos…

You Will Never Believe What Engine They Put in This Thunderbird

Enjoy this cool look around The Throttlestop in Elkhart Lake, Wisc. where you will never believe what engine they put in this classic Thunderbird.  There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag…

Tony Stewart Lights Up Top Fuel

Enjoy this full nighttime Nitro NHRA qualifying session from Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio as Tony Stewart and the stars of the NHRA put on a great show.  There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe…

Why It’s Known as the Roughest Course in Pro Motocross

A close look at the roughest course in all of Pro Motocross, legendary High Point Raceway in Mt. Morris, Pa. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like…

Best of Laconia Bike Week

Enjoy the absolute best of Laconia Bike Week 2024. From the massive amount of bikers to the hill climb to the rally food and more, we have your back. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe…

Controversial Vance & Hines Domination Questioned

Gaige Herrera and the Vance & Hines team have a record-breaking win streak going in the NHRA. Unfortunately we are also seeing racers quit the class at a record-breaking pace as the category struggles to maintain a full field. Since…

How Gaige Herrera’s Unparalleled NHRA Win Streak Reached 11

Gaige Herrera (1) continued his historic, record-setting performance in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class by riding his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa to the winner’s circle for the sixth time this season and 11th race in a…

XDA Once Again Dominates the Weather

XDA showcased stellar performance numbers at the 6th annual Superbike Showdown held at Maryland International Raceway.   Despite the weather’s attempt to disrupt the event this past weekend at MIR, XDA emerged victorious once again. The forecast hinted at a…

XDA’s Big Show is back at MIR on July 28-28 with the WPGC Bike Fest!

The XDA is proud to bring the biggest XDA event of the year to Maryland International Raceway located in Mechanicsville, Maryland and it’s none other than the 24th annual WPGC Bike Fest on July 26-28, 2024!   The event features…

Mark Dawson joins NHRA as Northeast Division Director

NHRA officials announced today that Mark Dawson has been named Northeast Division Director (Division 1), overseeing NHRA member tracks in Maryland, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia, as well as facilities in Canadian providences New Brunswick, Nova…

Where it All Began for 7 Decades of the “Big Go”

The Big Go turns 70 in 2024, as the world’s biggest drag race, the NHRA U.S. Nationals, takes place Aug. 28-Sept. 2 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, offering one of the most incredible spectacles and celebrations on drag racing’s…

Gaige Herrera Wins 11th Straight Race

Gaige Herrera again raised his performance on Sunday in Pro Stock Motorcycle, extending his NHRA record with an 11th straight win, defeating Matt Smith in the final round on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki with an impressive run of…

Sturgis Buffalo Chip Announces Celebrity Guests and Bare Knuckle Fighting

The generosity of motorcyclists will again be on display for the 84th annual Sturgis Rally, and this year participants in Sturgis Buffalo Chip charity rides will have the opportunity to rub elbows with legendary actors, electrifying sports icons, motorcycle industry…

How Gaige Herrera Surpassed Bob Glidden’s Record

Gaige Herrera made NHRA history by setting two new all-time win-streak records with his fifth-straight Pro Stock Motorcycle victory of the season on board his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Hayabusa at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park in…

Richard Gadson Wins Mission Challenge, Matt “Hitman” Smith Gets Top Qualifier

In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Richard Gadson enjoyed a special moment, picking up his first win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty after going 6.819 at 196.87 on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki against John Hall, who beat Gaige Herrera in the…

Matt “The Hitman” Smith Sets New Track Record in Norwalk, Says V&H Team is “Sandbagging”

Pro Stock Motorcycle great Matt Smith set the track record on Friday at Summit Motorsports Park, powering to the provisional No. 1 qualifying position at the 18th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Smith also says his math tells him…

Gatornationals Will Again Open the NHRA Season in 2025

The NHRA announced today the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will open March 6-9 with the 56th annual NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway. It marks the third straight year the Gatornationals will kick off the NHRA season,…

Scrappers Sisters Setting Their Sights On The Scoop For Norwalk

The Scrappers Racing Top Fuel and Pro Stock Motorcycle teams, piloted by sisters Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo (respectively) are ready to take on the competition in Ohio for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports…

Matt Hagan Nominated for ESPY Award

Reigning NHRA Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan has been nominated for the 2024 ESPYS Best Driver Award for his stellar performance during a standout 2023 NHRA championship season. Hagan picked up his fourth career title and the first-ever NHRA…

Hopes Are High For Bostick As He Readies His Surf Suzuki For Racing In The Buckeye State

Chris Bostick, pilot of The Surf Signature RV Resort Suzuki, is ready for high-intensity racing action at this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. After some initial issues during qualifying at last week’s NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series…

70th Anniversary of US Nationals Draws Near

In 70 days, four drivers in the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series will celebrate one of the biggest wins in their careers when the 70th annual NHRA U.S. Nationals takes place on Aug. 28-Sept. 2. The world’s biggest drag race…

Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle Dominance Reaches Record-Breaking Level

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera added yet another record in his amazing two-year run on Sunday, going 6.755 at 199.26 on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki to defeat teammate Richard Gadson in the final round at the PlayNHRA Virginia…

Matt “The Hitman” Smith Wins Mission Challenge

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Matt Smith earned his second straight in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, defeating Richard Gadson in the final round with a solid run of 6.767 at 200.86 on his Denso Auto Parts/Matt Smith Racing Buell  as part of…

Gaige Herrera Takes No.1 Spot and Track Record at VMP

On the hunt for history this weekend, Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera threw down something spectacular to open qualifying on Saturday, going 6.703 at 200.83 on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki at the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals. That set the…

Explaining “PlayNHRA” – Title Sponsor of Virginia Nationals

NHRA officials announced today that PlayNHRA, a new initiative that provides fans opportunities to engage in fantasy games, gaming, and betting for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series events, has been named the title sponsor for the upcoming Virginia Nationals…

Matt “Hitman” Smith Aims to Protect Bob Glidden’s Win Streak from Vance & Hines

Chasing history has been nothing new for Gaige Herrera the past two seasons, but the reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion has a chance add another incredible mark at this weekend’s PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. Herrera is…

Chris Bostick And The Surf Suzuki Look To Conquer Gremlins At Virginia Nationals

Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Chris Bostick is determined and focused as he prepares to take to the track at Virginia Motorsports Park for the PlayNHRA Virginia Nationals this weekend. The race will be presented in a new, two-day format with…

Hungry XDA Racers Gear Up to Devour Competition at MIR

On June 28-30, 2024, the XDA heads back to Maryland International for the 6th annual Superbike Showdown.  After a two-month hiatus due to the weather-canceled MTC Summer Nationals, racers are eager to return to the track with renewed vigor and…

Brayden Davis Delivers Father’s Gift to Crew Chief with PDRA Win

Racing on Father’s Day weekend at the PDRA North vs. South Shootout presented by Performance Polish, father-son duo of rider Brayden Davis and Funny Bike legend and crew chief Travis Davis got the win Saturday night at Maryland International Raceway.…

Turbo vs. Nitrous Debate Heats Up as Grothus Takes Top Spot in PDRA Qualifying

A few weeks after Brunson Grothus scored his first Pro Extreme Motorcycle win in several years, the Davenport, Iowa-based rider picked up his second No. 1 qualifier award Friday night at the PDRA North vs. South Shootout presented by Performance…

2025 Suzuki GSXR 1000 First Look

Suzuki announced its first wave of exciting 2025 motorcycles and ATVs today. Giving a sample of what’s to come for 2025, today’s announcement covers a selection of models from a wide group of segments. From DualSport, Sport, Cruiser, Scooter, Offroad,…

Motorcycles As Art Exhibit Lineup for Sturgis

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s renowned Motorcycles As Art Exhibit is going big for 2024 with a full roster of celebrated motorcycle builders and artists taking part in the 16th annual show. Carrying on Michael Lichter’s tradition, who established and curated the…

How Gaige Herrera Tied Bob Glidden for Consecutive NHRA Victories

Gaige Herrera extended his perfect season in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle with a fourth-straight victory in 2024.  With the win, Herrera set a new record for consecutive wins for the Pro Stock Motorcycle class, and tied two all-time NHRA records…

Australian Sportsman Motorcycle Racers Shine at Willowbank

The Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship saw its Eastern Conference come to an exciting close at Willowbank Raceway  where the chase was well and truly on for not only the conference victories, but also prestigious Gulf Western Oil Winternationals event wins.…

Two-Time Defending PDRA Champ Chris Garner-Jones Rides Point Lead into MIR

The weather and the competition are heating up as the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series rolls into Maryland International Raceway this weekend, June 13-15, for the fourth of eight races on the 2024 schedule. The North vs. South…

Industry Support for SEMA Grows to 5 Year High

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is preparing for a momentous event this year. More than 2,400 brands will exhibit at the 2024 SEMA Show, including hundreds of new companies revealing their products and services.    “The industry continues to…

Gaige Herrera Surpasses Dave Schultz Consecutive Win Streak Record, Ties NHRA Record

Points leader Gaige Herrera enjoyed another record-setting day on Sunday in Pro Stock Motorcycle, winning his ninth straight race and picking up his 35th straight round win after defeating Jianna Evaristo in the final round with a run of 6.818…

“Hogslayer” and Other Famous Machines to Headline Diamond Anniversary of Dragstalgia at Santa Pod

It is Diamond Anniversary time for British drag racing. When Europe’s premier historic drag race, Dragstalgia, takes place at Santa Pod Raceway in July, its focus will fall on the events which gave birth to the sport in Britain six…

World’s Fastest Amputee Benny Stevens Wins Australian Winternationals

Four days of history-making Australian drag racing has come to a thrilling conclusion today as the inaugural National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) champions were crowned alongside event winners and Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship Eastern Conference victors at the season-ending Gulf…

Matt “The Hitman” Smith Says Memorable Day in Bristol

Matt Smith enjoyed an incredible day in Pro Stock Motorcycle, taking the No. 1 qualifier and his first Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge win of the season with a pair of standout runs. He picked up the bonus victory over his wife,…

Matt “The Hitman” Smith Sets Track Record in Bristol to Take Top Spot

Making the quickest run of both sessions in Pro Stock Motorcycle, six-time world champion Matt Smith made a strong statement on Friday, taking the No. 1 spot with a run of 6.788 at 198.52 on his Denso Auto Parts/Matt Smith…

Perfect Motorcycle Start to Australia’s Winternats

A full day of Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship qualifying has provided the perfect start to the four-day (6 – 9 June) Gulf Western Oil Winternationals – the largest championship drag racing event held outside of the US – at Willowbank…

Bret Michaels to Play Sturgis

Multi-platinum music icon and reality TV superstar Bret Michaels is coming to the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling® for the final Friday of the Sturgis Rally. The world-famous solo artist and frontman for the legendary heavy metal outfit Poison will…

Tony Stewart Partners with Don Shumacher Racing

DSR Performance has partnered with Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, with the Brownsburg, Indiana-based company providing championship-winning performance parts on Tony Stewart’s Top Fuel Dragster and on the Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car of…

Steve Johnson Looks to Break Gaige Herrera’s Win Streak with Back-to-Back Bristol Wins

Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Steve Johnson looks to become the first repeat rider at Bristol Dragway at this weekend’s 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals and turn around his 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season in…

Trim-Tex and Bilick Run Top 3 in NASCAR Debut

It was mission accomplished for Trim-Tex Drywall Solutions as the team’s debut as a primary sponsor in NASCAR went very well with Josh Bilicki climbing up to third in a Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. The only downfall for Bilick was…

World’s Largest Two Stroke Rally!

Enjoy this look at the 25th annual Eastern Two Stroke meet at Deals Gap, NC where we get a close view of some of the most impressive two strokes ever.    There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel…

Australian Eastern Conference Motorcycle Champions to Be Crowned This Weekend

The NDRC’s Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship will celebrate its first ever Eastern Conference winners at Willowbank Raceway’s Gulf Western Oil Winternationals this weekend (June 6-9). Event success will be important not only for the deciding the Eastern Conference winners, but…

New Ice Cream Bowl Trophies to Debut in Norwalk

The Ice Cream Scoop trophies given to winners of the annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio are coveted and cherished. Racers who have hoisted them in the winner’s circle are happy to have…

NHRA on Fox TV Team Earns 10 Telly Awards for Video Excellence

The NHRA announced today that its broadcasting team was honored with 10 prestigious Telly awards, including a pair of Gold Tellys.   The 10 overall Telly awards, which honor excellence in video and television across all screens, marks an incredible…

NHRA Garners Sell Out Crowd in New England

NHRA and New England Dragway teamed up to announce a second day of sellout crowds at the 11th annual NHRA New England Nationals on Sunday. The New England-based NHRA fans came in droves all weekend and sold out New England…

Trim-Tex Goes After NASCAR Win in Bilicki’s First Race with Joe Gibbs Racing

Last week, Joe Gibbs Racing announced that Josh Bilicki will drive their No. 19 Toyota GR Supra at multiple NASCAR Xfinity Series races throughout the remainder of the 2024 schedule. Bilicki, 29, has nearly 100 Cup and 100 Xfinity starts,…

XDA Heads to MIR on June 28-30 for the Superbike Showdown

The XDA heads back to Maryland International Raceway located in Mechanicsville, Maryland for the 6th annual Superbike Showdown on June 28-30, 2024! The event features the Orient Express Pro Street class that run speeds over 230 mph in only 6-seconds,…

Joey Gladstone Selling His Vance & Hines Pro Stock Suzuki Hayabusa

One of the top motorcycle drag racers in the world has listed his Vance & Hines Pro Stock Suzuki Hayabusa for sale. Gladstone, who built a reputation one of the top no-bar racers in the world, enjoyed a career best…

NHRA Virginia to Showcase 2-Day Event Format

After a year away from Virginia Motorsports Park, NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series teams are eager to return to the standout facility for a unique two-day event format featuring three qualifying rounds on Saturday for the upcoming Virginia NHRA…

Can Hector Arana Jr. Win Norwalk Again?

There have not been many racers other than Gaige Herrera to win a NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle race this past year but Hector Arana Jr. is one of them. Always a major highlight on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing…

Former Pro Stock Motorcycle Star Antron Brown Looks for NHRA Win No. 76 in Epping

Antron Brown has done a little bit of everything during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, winning the Pep Boys Top Fuel All-Star Callout, a Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge event and, in Chicago, his first event race win…

Life Lessons Learned in Passing of Eddy Kiihnl (1961 – 2024)

I got some bad news when I got back from the NHRA race Chicago. My friend Eddy Kiihnl lost his battle with cancer after a valiant fight. Eddy reached out to me last year after doctors gave him the bad…

How Dave Vantine Captured His First NHRA Wally

Top Fuel Motorcycle superstar Dave Vantine called it the greatest day of his 40-year-plus racing career when he won his first coveted NHRA Wally at the very first NHRA Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle race from Route 66 Raceway near Chicago,…

Wolf Motorsports Tour

We found a very cool oasis of speed right down the way from famous Road America, known as Wolf Motorsports. This awesome place houses a ton of modern and vintage race cars and motorcycles. Enjoy these photos and videos from…

The Throttle Stop Motorcycle Collection Tour

If you are ever passing through the Elkhart, Wisc. region make sure you make plans to visit The Throttestop, which is a museum, a consignment dealer and an all around cool motorcycle and car hangout. Enjoy some photos and a…

Best of Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2024

Enjoy the absolute best of the wild and crazy Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2024 from Murrells Inlet, S.C. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here) and…

Brunson Grothus Takes Turbo Bike to PDRA Winner’s Circle

Multi-time Pro Extreme Motorcycle winner Brunson Grothus and the Grothus Drag Bikes team have spent the last few seasons away from PDRA competition to focus on business and life events, including the passing of Brunson’s mother following a cancer battle,…

Brayden Davis Takes Top Spot at PDRA Norwalk

Third-generation Pro Extreme Motorcycle rider Brayden Davis may have missed the season opener, but the 2023 Pro Jr. Dragster world champion didn’t miss a beat in his first PDRA race of the season back on his Timblin Chassis ’18 Hayabusa…

How Gaige Herrera Tied Dave Schultz Win Streak at 8

Gaige Herrera (1) remains perfect this season after winning his third race of the year, and tying the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class record with eight consecutive wins on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Hayabusa at the Gerber Collision and…

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles Reload for Next Race in Bristol

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to Thunder Valley for another year of intense racing action at the 23rd annual Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway on June 7-9. A highlight on the NHRA circuit,…

NHRA St. Louis National to Feature Four Rounds of Qualifying

Officials from NHRA and World Wide Technology Raceway announced today that the 13th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals, the third of six races in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, will feature four qualifying sessions during the event, which takes place…

Bill Bader Jr. Discusses His Bid For SEMA Board

Bill Bader is both a thinker and a doer. He continuously comes up with ways to make something better and more beneficial, and then he does what needs to be done to make it happen. When it seems impossible or…

Mission Foods Backs Turn 10 at Road America

Mission Foods and Road America announced today that Mission Foods will proudly serve as the Title Sponsor of Road America’s popular Beach Viewing Area and Turn 10 Bridge. The multi-year agreement also names Mission Foods the Official Tortillas and Tortilla…

Dasha Added to Music Lineup at Sturgis Buffalo Chip

One of the most anticipated nights of the rally just got a whole lot more star-studded with up-and-coming country star Dasha performing live at the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling® on Tuesday, Aug. 6 prior to a performance from the…

Gaige Herrera Ties Dave Schultz Win Streak at 8

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera found another level on Sunday in Chicago, winning his eighth straight race to tie Dave Schultz for the most consecutive wins in class history at the 24th annual Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA…

Gaige Herrera Wins Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge

Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle Gaige Herrera stayed perfect in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge in 2024, winning for the third straight time with a run of 6.733 at 201.16 on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki. The victory came against teammate…

Matt “The Hitman” Smith Snaps Herrera’s 11-Race No. 1 Qualifier Streak

Matt Smith broke Gaige Herrera’s record streak of 11 straight No. 1 qualifiers in Pro Stock Motorcycle, as his 6.708 at 201.40 was more than enough on his Denso Auto Parts/Matt Smith Racing Buell was more than enough to stay…

Matt “The Hitman” Smith Takes Top Spot on Day 1 in Chicago

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Matt Smith impressed during both sessions to kick off the weekend, making the quickest run each time, including a Friday-best 6.708 at 201.40 on his Denso Auto Parts/Matt Smith Racing Buell at Route 66 Raceway, taking the…

Motorcycles to Do Battle in Sydney Australia This Weekend

The next two days at Sydney Dragway will bring NDRC history to the fore with double the nitro to hit the track across Saturday and Sunday for the Gulf Western Oil Nitro Champs. A packed house is set to be…

NHRA Fans Will Be Able to Legally Gamble on Races in Bristol

NHRA announced today an exciting and landmark step forward for the company with the launch of PlayNHRA, an innovative new initiative that will provide fans opportunities to engage in fantasy games, gaming, and betting for NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing…

Norwalk Ready to Host Summit Racing Series Team Finals

NHRA North Central Division is home to some of the finest racers in the region, and that is one of the reasons it is known as the Land of the Winners. They put in the work and they are passionate,…

425 MPH Twin Turbo Suzuki Hayabusa!

You have got to get a good look at the amazing engineering on this twin turbo Suzuki Hayabusa that Randy Nelson of MDR and Kent Riches of Air-Tech hope to record a 425 mph run on at Bonneville or El…

Southern Powersports Dirt Drag Racing Series

Enjoy some of the wildest dirt drag racing machines we have ever seen at the Southern Powersports Dirt Drag Racing Series from Maxton, NC. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag…

Z1 Parts Tour

Enjoy this behind the scenes tour from Z1 Parts in Oceanside, Ca. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here) and more will be coming soon. Also…

Myrtle Beach Bike Week 2024

Enjoy this look around Myrtle Beach Bike Week on the opening weekend of the 2024 spring rally. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here) and more…

NHRA Enters Exclusive Global Sports Betting Data Agreement

NHRA officials announced today an exclusive partnership with ALT Sports Data, a leading provider of cutting-edge sports data and analytics solutions. As part of the agreement, ALT Sports Data will become the sole distributor of sports betting data for NHRA…

Former Class Champion Geno Scali Makes Return to NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle

It’s a comeback story for the ages. For the first time in nearly two decades 2003 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Geno Scali will make his triumphant return to the class he loves so dearly just a few months shy…

XDA Ready to Roll into Virginia

On May 17-19, the 38th annual MTC Engineering Summer Nationals returns to Virginia Motorsports Park. With a promise to uphold a tradition of high-speed excitement, this event will feature more than 700 professional, sportsman, and grudge motorcycle racers. XDA is…

NHRA Adds 4th Qualifier to Chicago Event

Following a successful return to Route 66 Raceway last year, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is bringing a massive show to Chicago in 2024, including four overall qualifying sessions, for the 24th annual Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA…

Norwalk’s Bill Bader Begins Campaign for SEMA Board

Summit Motorsports Park president Bill Bader is officially beginning his campaign for a seat with the SEMA Board of Directors, and by all means, he would make the most of his time in that seat and the benefits to the…

Pingel NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series Ready to Begin in Chicago

The NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series has quickly become a fan-favorite and NHRA officials announced that Pingel Enterprise, Inc., a longtime manufacturer of high-quality motorcycle performance parts, has been named the title sponsor for the series, which will make four…