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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…

XDA Vendor List for Virginia

XDA Vendor Midway List for Aug 22-24 at VMP for FuelTech Bike Bash 1 Stop Speed AG Motorsports Breezewood Farms Brock’s Performance Capital Brand Group Christian Motorcycle Association Crossbuilt Performance Custom Creations Cutsinger Turbo Performance CycleMax Dave’s Pool & Mobile…

Legendary Motorcycle Racer Turns 100 Years Old

Tthe SMX League celebrates another incredible milestone in the life of off-road motorcycle icon and pioneer John Penton, who is celebrating his centennial birthday, turning 100 years old. Penton is one of the most influential men in the history of…

NHRA Sportsman Appreciation Dinner Set for US Nationals

For a third consecutive year, the NHRA Sportsman Appreciation Dinner will be held ahead of the opening day of the 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.   More than $80,000 worth of…

Charlotte Motor Speedway Gears Up For Rousing 67th NASCAR Season

Race fans, start your engines and mark your calendars, the 2026 NASCAR season at America’s Home for Racing will feature two tripleheader weekends of intense racing action, memorable military salutes and edge-of-your-seat Playoff excitement. The iconic Coca-Cola 600—Memorial Day weekend’s…

Rusty Wallace’s Impossible Goal at Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

Coverage of the 85th Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2025 continues as we catch up with NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace as he sets what seems like is an possible goal at his annual charity ride to benefit the NASCAR foundation and the…

Summit Motorsports Park Partners with Industry Leader Tuff Shed

Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio is proud to welcome as a sponsor Tuff Shed, Inc. Tuff Shed serves customers across the country with its footprint of 60 manufacturing facilities, including the factory at 600 Beta Drive in Mayfield Village,…

Pro Stock Motorcycle Prepares for “Big Go”

The Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals is undoubtedly the most prestigious race on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour. Legends are made at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park every year during Labor Day Weekend, making a victory…

American Motorcyclist Association Announces U.S. Motocross Team for 2025 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations

The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the three riders that will comprise the U.S. Motocross Team for the 2025 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Monster Energy Motocross of Nations (MXoN), which will be held October 3-5 from Ironman Raceway…

Matt Hagan Signs Multi-Year Extension With Tony Stewart

Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) has announced that Matt Hagan has signed a multi-year extension to continue driving the Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. A native of Christiansburg, Virginia, Hagan is a four-time NHRA…

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer Chris Bostick Health Update after Seattle Crash

When NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Chris Bostick hit the wall at a high rate of speed in Seattle on July 20 his crew chief Tim Kulungian said computer data showed 5Gs of force upon impact. This led to an…

Police Take Away Biker in Sturgis, Rider Injured in Stunt Show

It was a wild night at the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rider as a rider got taken away by police after a traffic stop and another rider was injured while trying to crash through burning pallets at the Buffalo Chip.…

Korry & Blair Hogan Acquire K&P Engineering – Continuing a Proud Legacy of American-Made Innovation in Lifetime Oil Filtration

K&P Engineering, a trusted name in precision-machined, Lifetime oil filters, proudly announces its new ownership under Korry and Blair Hogan. With more than 25 years of American manufacturing heritage, the company remains committed to producing the highest quality reusable billet…

Suzuki Introduces New 40th Anniversary GSX-R1000

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC is proud to celebrate four decades of category-defining performance with the announcement of the new 2026 GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R supersport motorcycles. The GSX-R1000 is synonymous with performance, reliability and pure riding fun. Performance that has led…

Paul Sr and Billy Lane Join the Sturgis Party, Police Seize Truck and Trailer

Motorcycle legends Paul Sr. and Billy Lane join the wild Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Party and police tow a truck and trailer on an eventful day. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the…

Sturis Party Fueled by World Record Harley Jump

Colby Raha made history at the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally when he broke a world record by jumping his Harley-Davidson over 200 feet at the Thunderdome, which we found added fuel to an already wild and crazy Sturgis 2025 party. We’ve…

Nitro Fish Named Presenting Sponsor of NHRA Maple Grove Race

Celebrating 40 years of incredible action at one of the most popular venues on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, NHRA announced today that Nitro Fish, a popular apparel brand in the NHRA world, has been named the…

Brainerd Set to Host NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Round 3

With NHRA’s first-ever regular-season championship on the line, the 43rd annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals, which takes place at the famed Brainerd International Raceway on Aug. 14-17, comes at a pivotal, must-see point in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing…

Police Confiscate Multiple Motorcycles at Sturgis Rally

Enjoy this video coverage the 85th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally as we head to Main Street to see all the sights, bikes and wild, crazy party people. On our way we saw police towing away multiple bikes. There are more…

Chris Bostick Hospitalized After Internal Bleeding Linked to 150 MPH Crash in Seattle

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Chris Bostick was rushed to Monument Health Hospital in Sturgis after experiencing severe gastrointestinal bleeding, which doctors now believe is related to injuries sustained during his high-speed crash in Seattle just 13 days ago. After…

Jasmine Salinas to Return to Top Fuel at U.S. Nationals

 Fan favorite Top Fuel driver Jasmine Salinas will make her highly anticipated return to NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series competition this Labor Day weekend at the Cornwall Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park just…

The Great E-Bike Shootout

Six different companies sent Cycledrag E-Bikes so we decided to open them all at once and put them to the test.   There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page…

Richard Gadson Reacts to Dream Weekend in Sonoma

Richard Gadson converted strong mid-season momentum into two career milestones by qualifying number one for the first time and winning his second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle race aboard his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa at the DENSO NHRA…

Richard Gadson Wins 2nd Career NHRA Race, Vance & Hines Sweeps Western Swing

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Richard Gadson bounced back from Saturday’s disappointment in the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout in the best – and quickest – way possible, defeating John Hall in the final round on Sunday in Sonoma with a…

Matt Smith Goes Back-to-Back in Gettrx Call Out

Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith continued to enjoy success at Sonoma Raceway in specialty races, winning the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout for a second straight year on Saturday as part of this weekend’s Denso NHRA…

Richard Gadson Tops Sonoma Opening Qualifying

A month after winning his first career Pro Stock Motorcycle race, Richard Gadson would love to add another first this weekend and the second-year standout is on track to do so, claiming the top position through two sessions with a…

Gaige Herrera Leads Pro Stock Motorcycle Class Into Sonoma

Coming off a win in Seattle two-time defending NHRA champion Gaige Herrera remains on track to peak at perhaps the perfect time during the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, bringing plenty of momentum into this weekend’s Denso…

Successful Harley Dealer Opens New Indian Dealership

We head to the brand new motorcycle dealership, Bert’s Buccaneer Indian right outside of Tampa Bay in Brandon, FL to find out why successful Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealer Bert King is opening a new Indian Motorcycle dealership. We get a full…

Drag Racing Mourns the Loss of 33-Time Harley Champion Donnie Huffman

The motorcycle drag racing community suffered a great loss with the passing of Donnie Huffman – a legendary Harley-Davidson racer and a great friend to many. Huffman passed away on July 18, 2025 at his home with family by his…

Nitro Harley Establishes New IHRA Record

A look back at how the Nitro Harleys set a new performance mark in the IHRA Outlaw series.

Pro Stock Motorcycle Call Out Set for Sonoma

Eight of the top riders in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category get the spotlight – and a massive double-up opportunity – this weekend at Sonoma Raceway, as the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout takes place as part of the…

Jason Britton Explains How He’s Lasted So Long in Demanding Stunt World

Motorcycle stunt legend Jason Britton sits down with us and explains how he has been able to last so long as a motorcycle stunt act. We ask him about the current state of the motorcycle industry, if he sees young…

PowerEdge is Now the Presenting Sponsor of the NHRA DENSO Nationals

PowerEdge, a brand of DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc. specializing in high-quality, competitively priced commercial and heavy-duty aftermarket products, will make its debut on the auto racing circuit as the presenting sponsor of the 37th annual DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals.…

Classic Dave Schultz Two Stroke Drag Bike Surfaces

Long before the Kawasaki Z1 and the Suzuki GS ruled the drag strip two strokes were the baddest machines at the track. Recently we post this photo of all-time great Dave Schultz on his Kawasaki S3 400, two stroke triple…

Empire Dragway Event Halted in Semi-Final Round

Semi-final and final rounds in the Quick 32 Sportsman Series of Top Dragsters and Top Sportsman, along with the final Pro Bike & Sled Series (PBSS) race, were cut short this past weekend at Empire Dragway. The final rounds did…

How Gaige Herrera and Team Vance & Hines Made History in Seattle

Gaige Herrera rode his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa to victory over teammate Richard Gadson to claim his fourth Pro Stock Motorcycle win of the season and 25th of his career on Sunday at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort…

Gaige Herrera Becomes Quickest NHRA Racer to Reach 25 Wins With Seattle Victory

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera continues to rack up NHRA records, becoming the quickest competitor to reach 25 career wins in NHRA history after going a track-record 6.690 at 201.55 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki to defeat Richard Gadson.…

John Hall Wins Seattle Mission Challenege

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s John Hall continues to be on a terrific run, wrapping up his first career No. 1 qualifier and picking up his first win in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge by defeating Matt Smith with a run of 6.729…

John Hall Keeps Momentum Up With Day 1 Seattle Pole

Fresh off his victory in Norwalk, John Hall is on the verge of a massive moment in his Pro Stock Motorcycle career after going a career-best 6.717 at 201.76 on his American Rebel Beer Buell on Friday at Pacific Raceways.…

IHRA Owner and “Big Daddy” on New IHRA Outlaw Series

We caught up with new IHRA owner Darryl Cuttell and drag racing legend “Big Daddy” Don Galits to get their thoughts on the brand new IHRA Outlaw Series. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here)…

Show-Stopping Motorcycles Spotted at Orange County Choppers Bike Night

Check out some of the amazing motorcycles we spotted at Bert’s Great American Bike Night at the OCC Road House in St Petersburg, Fla. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag…

Top Fuel Harleys Return to the IHRA

Top Fuel Harleys make their return to the IHRA after a five year hiatus as part of the brand new IHRA Outlaw Series. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook…

Pro Mod Gets Out of Shape in Wilding Night of Racing

Enjoy a wild, wet night of racing as a Pro Mod gets out of shape and a Funny Car Parachute comes out too early in the new IHRA Series There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe…

Bruce Sauer Still Building Amazing KZ Drag Bikes at Age 71

There is a reason why legendary motorcycle drag racing sportsman champion Bruce Sauer won mechanic of the year so many times in the AMA/ Prostar series.  In this video Sauer, now 71, shows us his lates Kawasaki KZ drag bike…

Chase Van Sant Reflects on First NHRA Win

As NHRA teams head west to Pacific Raceways for this weekend’s 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals, standout Chase Van Sant is hoping to nab his second Pro Stock win at a track that is very special to…

Suzuki Announces First Wave Of 2026 Models, Featuring The New GSX-8T and GSX-8TT

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC proudly announces the first wave of its 2026 models, led by the newly debuted, GSX-8T and GSX-8TT. These all-new middleweight street bikes fuse retro-inspired styling with cutting-edge technology and performance. While the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT headline…

Super Pro Bikes Poised for 48th Norwalk Night Under Fire

The 48th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire will dazzle and delight fans of all ages, Aug. 1-2, 2025 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The substantial signature event known as The Greatest Show in Drag Racing® will feature more than 82 performers,…

Event Schedule for 71st Annual NHRA U.S. Nationals

In less than two months, hundreds of the world’s best racers will descend upon magical Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, looking for their shot at glory and the chance to make history at the prestigious 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools…

Pro Stock Motorcycle Racers to Participate in Pre-Seattle Fan Fest

The NHRA FanFest presented by Explore Auburn is back for a third consecutive year on Thursday, July 17, bringing an impressive NHRA driver lineup to officially kick off the race weekend for the 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest…

Gaige Herrera Leads Pro Stock Motorcycle Class into Seattle

Pro Stock Motorcycle is again led by reigning champion Gaige Herrera, who has three wins in 2025  heading into Pacific Raceways, for the 36th annual Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals.. Six-time champ Matt Smith is second, while Herrera’s teammate…

Pro Bikes and Pro Sleds Coming to New York’s Empire Dragway

This coming weekend, July 18-19, the Pro Modifieds will return to Empire Dragway in Leicester, NY, along with the Quick 32 Sportsman Series and Pro Bike & Sled Series. The event will feature a solid contingent of Pro Mod teams…

The WPGC Bike Fest is back at MIR on July 25-27 with the XDA

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 25th annual WPGC Bike Fest on July 25-27, 2025! The Main Event Entertainment…

Chris Bostick Energized for Western Swing

Following back-to-back race weekends in Virginia and Ohio NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle star Chris Bostick is poised to take his top ten standing on the Western Swing. Bostick says his Surf RV Resort Pro Stock Motorcycle team rolled through Virginia…

Regular Season for NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Hitting Final Stretch

Just four races remain in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series regular season and a strong finish in the remaining events has never meant more with the new NHRA regular season championship, which was introduced for the 2025 season.…

VooDoo Releases New Gen 3 Hayabusa 1 Piece Lowering Top Triple Tree

Rob Uecker of Voodoo Custom Motorcycle components has knocked it out of the park once again, this time with a beautiful,  much anticipated top triple clamp for the Gen 3 Suzuki Hayabusa VooDoo 1-Piece Design Lowering Top Triple Clamp With…

Pro Stock Motorcycles to Compete in Deecell Power Systems “After Dark Low Qualifier” in Seattle

After last year’s thrilling first-ever night session for the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at Pacific Raceways in Seattle, this year’s encore will be even more memorable thanks to the Deecell Power Systems “After Dark Low Qualifier” bonus. The…

World’s Fastest Turbo-Charged Drag Bikes

Enjoy the world’s quickest and fastest turbo motorcycles as we take you to Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, NC to get a good look at the 800 horsepower Pro Extreme Drag Bike Racing class. We will see PDRA champion Brunson Grothus,…

Suzuki Unveils New Motorcycles

Suzuki proudly introduces the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT, two new entries to the sport standard category that blend timeless, design with cutting-edge performance. Developed under the theme “Retro Spirit, Next Generation Performance,” these motorcycles have the souls of classic machines, reimagined…

The Ultimate Showdown: World’s Fastest Street Tire Harleys vs Sport Bikes

What happens when the world’s fastest street tire Harley-Davidsons and the world’s quickest sport bikes meet at Rockingham Dragway? In this Harley vs Kawasaki and Suzuki showdown we will see the record-breaking Harley-Davidson Twin Cams of Gregg Dahl and Mike…

Remembering Drag Racing Legend Larry Minor (1940 – 2025)

It is with great sadness that Cycledrag learned of the passing of drag racing legend Larry Minor. It was a blessing to sit down and interview him before his passing. Minor, the Southern California potato magnate who rose from his…

Chris Moore Reveals Best Bike for Motorcycle Drag Racing, Addresses Fuel Issue

Chris Moore of Moore Mafia gives us his take on the best bike for motorcycle drag racing and talks about the fuel infraction in the Real Street final.   There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe…

Brad Hawkes and BEH Performance Racing to Debut in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle at Sonoma Nationals

The countdown is on for Brad Hawkes and BEH Performance Racing as they prepare to make their official NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle debut at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals, July 26–28 at Sonoma Raceway. This will be Hawkes’ first time competing…

Dan “The Man” Wagner Explains How He Rebounded After Devastating Shop Fire

In this interview Dan “The Man” Wagner explains how the drag racing community and some good friends helped him get back on his feet after losing everything in a devastating shop fire. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube…

What Brought Fearless Legend Terry Schweigert Back to Drag Bike Racing

We caught up with fearless legendary drag bike racer Terry Schweigert at the XDA Superbike Showdown from Rockingham Dragway to talk to him about how he nearly retired from the sport after some scary 1/4 mile moments. Not only did…

Get Revved Up for St. Pete Bike Fest Nov. 20 – 23

Get ready to gear up and get down at St. Pete BikeFest™ November 20 – 23, 2025! Presented by Bert’s Barracuda, Harley Davidson, Fran Haasch Law Group and Visit St. Pete Clearwater, this four-day rally is one of the most…

Desno Sonoma Nationals to Feature Pro Stock Motorcycle Call Out

A yearly highlight on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season tour is picturesque Sonoma Raceway and the 37th annual Denso Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, which takes place this year on July 25-27. It is the 12th of…

How Cory Reed Went From PSM Crash to Pro Stock Car Winner’s Circle

In Pro Stock, Cory Reed picked up his first career NHRA win in a magical moment, taking down teammate Dallas Glenn in the final round with a run of 6.648 at 207.30 in his J&A Service Chevrolet Camaro. Glenn had…

World’s Fastest ATVs Go Full Throttle

Enjoy the absolute best of ATV drag racing as we show you the fastest Quads in the world as they blast down the drag strip at Rockingham Dragway as part of the Xtreme Drag Bike Racing Association. We will get…

Team Trim-Tex Takes 7th in NASCAR Truck Series

– Key Takeaway: Josh Bilicki and the No. 44 team successfully parlayed a mid-range day into a top-10 finish. Bilicki qualified 18th and noted that his truck lacked front end grip in the opening two stages, but the team made big…

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles Prepare for Western Swing

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ annual trip to Pacific Raceways for the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals on July 18-20 promises to be one of the most thrilling in the event’s storied 36-year history. Pro Stock Motorcycle…

How John Hall Scored His First Pro Stock Motorcycle Win in 11 Years

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s John Hall waited nearly 12 years between wins, but the veteran got the job done on Sunday in Norwalk, chasing down Richard Gadson in the championship round with a run of 6.880 at 196.67 on his American…

How Richard Gadson Nearly Scored Second Pro Stock Motorcycle Win

Richard Gadson raced his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa to the final round of Pro Stock Motorcycle eliminations and a narrow loss on Sunday at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in…

World’s Fastest Motorcycles Battle in the XDA

Enjoy this full XDA Under the Lights qualifying session as the series makes its return to Rockingham Dragway. We will see Pro Street, Real Street, Harley Baggers, Pro Extreme and 4.60. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel…

Matt Smith Takes Top NHRA Spot Friday in Norwalk

Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Matt Smith  picked up the provisional No. 1 qualifier on Friday at Summit Motorsports Park, putting him in position for the top spot of 2025 at the 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. Smith put…

Gaige Herrera Aiming for Another Norwalk Win

Always a highlight of the season for every driver in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, this weekend’s 19th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park represents a great opportunity for Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera…

How Gaige Herrera Beat the Heat with Pro Stock Motorcycle Win at NHRA Virginia Nationals

Gaige Herrera battled through sweltering heat and soaring track temperatures to ride his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa to a Pro Stock Motorcycle victory for the third time this season at the American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals…

How Newcomer Brayden Davis Scored a Mission 2Fast Win

The meteoric rise of Pro Stock Motorcycle rookie Brayden Davis continued on Saturday in Richmond, as he defeated teammate Richard Gadson in the final round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and grabbed the No. 1 qualifier for the second straight…

Gaige Herrera Extends Point Lead With Virginia Win

Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader and reigning world champion Gaige Herrera won for the second straight year at Virginia Motorsports Park on Sunday, defeating Angie Smith in the final round of the fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia Nationals. Herrera…

Best of Laconia Bike Week – An American Tradition

Enjoy the absolute best of Laconia Bike Week 2025 from historic Weirs Beach.

Pro Stock Newcomer Brayden Davis Looks to Keep Momentum Up

It was nearly a perfect weekend for Brayden Davis in just his second career start in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks two weeks ago in Bristol. The only thing missing – an event win – is something he’d love to…

Jason Britton Proves He’s Still the Sport Bike GOAT at Age 57

One of the biggest names in motorcycle stunt riding Jason Britton was the main attraction at a huge motorcycle rally style party, the 20th Anniversary of Mosites Motorsports in North Versailles, Pa. Come with Cycledrag as we search for the…

The Day an Electric Dragster Shocked the World

With the recent passing of Steve Huff we take a look back at what he called the accomplishment of his career, becoming the first to go 200 mph in an electric dragster. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube…

“Tricky” Rickie Smith Looking to Win Pro Mod Regular Season Finale

The first five races of the 2025 season in the Congruity NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series have been dominated by two drivers, with J.R. Gray and Mike Stavrinos combining for four wins. But heading into Virginia Motorsports Park as…

A Look Back at Dave Vantine’s Stellar Top Fuel Motorcycle Career

With the unfortunate news of Dave Vanitne retiring from Top Fuel Motorcycle we take a look back at his outstanding nitro career. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page…

Dystany Spurlock to Make NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Debut in Virginia

There is good news for the Pro Stock Motorcycle class as another talented competitor is poised to join the class. Foxxtecca is making history with professional motorcycle drag racer Dystany Spurlock, who will become only the second Black woman ever…

Chris Bostick Rolls Pro Stock Motorcycle into Virginia

Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Chirs Bostick is looking to build upon his positive momentum this weekend at the fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park. “We’re rolling into Richmond this weekend with renewed focus and…

Remembering Steve Huff’s Impact on Nitro Harleys

Steve Huff’s good friend Bryan Goffe recalls his late colleagues’ impact on Nitro Harley racing  – Top Fuel. Pro Fuel. Nitro Bike. Call them whatever you want. Motorcycles that can stand on their own (same size as a car) rear…

Title Sponsor Rebel Light Beer to have Presence at NHRA Virginia Nationals

Ahead of its return to Virginia Motorsports Park, NHRA announced today that America Rebel Light Beer has been named the title sponsor for the upcoming fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals, which will take place June 20-22 at…

Point Leader Gaige Herrera and Pro Stock Motorcycles Head to Virginia

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle point leader Gaige Herrera and the rest of the stars of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series return to racing this weekend at the fifth annual American Rebel Light Virginia NHRA Nationals at Virginia Motorsports…

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…

How Richard Gadson Scored First NHRA Win

Richard Gadson earned his first NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle victory in thrilling fashion aboard his Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa by defeating his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines teammate Gaige Herrera at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway in…

Richard Gadson Wins First NHRA Wally

For the first time, Richard Gadson is a winner in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks, defeating teammate Gaige Herrera in the final round, taking the holeshot victory on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki with a run of 6.884 at…

Australian Weekend of Racing for the Record Books

The fourth and final day of the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals saw another packed crowd enthralled with record-breaking and head-turning performances from the best of the best of Australian NDRC drag racing at Willowbank Raceway. It was one of the…

Tony Stewart Stays Hot in Bristol

In a year of firsts for racing legend Tony Stewart, the Top Fuel points leader added two more on Saturday at Bristol Dragway, picking up his first career No. 1 qualifier and winning the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge specialty race for…

Brayden Davis Gets First NHRA Top Qualifier Award

Brayden Davis continued his magnificent weekend in Pro Stock Motorcycle, picking up his first career No. 1 qualifier in just his second NHRA start with a standout run of 6.834 at 197.59 on a Powertrain/RevZilla/Vance & Hines Suzuki. He was…

Brayden Davis Qualifies on Top on Opening Day at Bristol

Making just his second career race start in Pro Stock Motorcycle, Brayden Davis made a strong impression riding the Powertrain/RevZilla/Vance & Hines Suzuki for the first time, going to the top with a run of 6.870 at 197.22, taking the…

Motorcycle Racers Put on Solid Show at Willowbank

The largest championship drag racing event outside of North America is well underway at Willowbank Raceway with day two of the four day NDRC Gulf Western Oil Winternationals completed today ahead of further action Saturday and Sunday. Almost 100 Group…

Epic Final Showdown for Sportsman Motorcycle Racers at Australia’s Willowbank

More than 350 sportsman racers will tackle Willowbank Raceway for the largest championship drag racing event held outside of North America this weekend, as the 2024/2025 Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship comes to a close at the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals.…

Pro Stock Motorcycle Set to Make 5th Appearance in Bristol

Pro Stock Motorcycle first appeared at Bristol Dragway in 2021 and each year has seen a new winner. Two-time reigning champion Gaige Herrera won last year, while other standouts include Matt Smith, Angie Smith, Richard Gadson and Chase Van Sant…