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Jianna Evaristo Continues Rapid Improvement on Buell

Jianna Evaristo raced her Valley Services Scrappers Racing Buell to a stellar semifinal finish today after defeating Ron Tornow and Steve Johnson at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. Her sister, Top Fuel rookie Jasmine Salinas, competed with consistency…

Turbo vs. Nitrous to be Showcased at PDRA Finals

The PDRA’s only two-wheeled category, Drag 965 Pro Extreme Motorcycle, had the DragWars weekend off, giving defending world champion Chris Garner-Jones and title challenger Brunson Grothus even more time to think about their upcoming championship fight. With runner-up finishes at…

Gaige Herrera Wins Texas, Extends Point Lead

It was another dominant Dallas weekend for Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Gaige Herrera, who won for the second year at Texas Motorplex after defeating rival Matt Smith in the final round with a run of 6.816 at 200.56 on…

Gaige Herrera Takes Top Spot in Texas

Gaige Herrera shattered records a year ago in Pro Stock Motorcycle at Texas Motorplex and enjoyed another impressive Friday to open the weekend this season, making the quickest run of each session, including a 6.757 at 201.21 under the lights…

Champions Crowned and Records Crushed at XDA

XDA’s seventh season was a success, with fourteen champions crowned at the 32nd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals at Maryland International Raceway.   This season showcased an electrifying display of Legends, Champions, and First-Time Winners as XDA Closes Out the…

Top Australian Motorcycle Drag Racers Head to the Bend

Next weekend (October 18-20) will host two massive sportsman racing events as part of the Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship at Dragway at The Bend. Friday hosts the Street Machine Sportsman Spring Nationals with $25,000 in prize money up for grabs.…

A Prized Motorcycle – Legendary Suzuki and Why He Will Never Sell it

One man from Boston claims to have the oldest one-owner Suzuki GS-R1100 in the UK, after nearly four decades of riding his bike on and off-road. Dean Williamson first got him Suzuki in 1986, and he immediately took it to…

Only 65 points Separate Herrera, Smith and Gadson Heading into Final 3 Races

Heading into the final three races of the NHRA Countdown Gaige Herrera currently enjoys a 34 point lead over Matt Smith on the strength of his St. Louis victory. Herrera’s teammate Richard Gadson is not far behind, juts 65 points…

H2 Racer Edge Mallis and Others Set Records at Australian Sunset Nationals

It was a record-breaking Sunset Nationals, with five ANDRA national records reset at the September 21-22 event at Mildura’s Atlantic Oils Sunset Strip, as follows: Edge Mallis – DD/CB ET record – 5.099 seconds (was 5.161) Rob Cassar – new…

Australia’s NDRC Announces Free Streaming Two Year Partnership

The National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) has today announced a continuation of their exclusive partnership with Australia’s home of sport, the Seven Network. In an exciting broadcast and promotional partnership, live and free drag racing from all 6 headline rounds…

How Gaige Herrera Reclaimed NHRA Point Lead on Birthday Weekend

Gaige Herrera rode his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa into the victory circle for the eighth time this season and regained the Pro Stock Motorcycle championship points lead at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at Worldwide Technology Raceway in…

Full 2025 Supercross and Pro Motocross Schedule

Feld Motor Sports, Inc., and MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc. announced today the 2025 schedules for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The indoor and outdoor seasons of the SuperMotocross World…

MotoAmerica and Daytona International Speedway Ink Three-Year Deal for Daytona 200

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, and Daytona International Speedway are pleased to announce that the two entities have reached a three-year agreement that will see MotoAmerica continue to promote the historic Daytona 200 through to the 2028…

Bostick Hints at Dallas Surprise

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Chris Bostick is riding out a challenging Countdown experience thus far with his signature optimism and forward-thinking perspective. The rider of The Surf Signature RV Resorts Suzuki was bested by his White Alligator Racing teammate, Chase…

XDA releases 2025 Schedule with Homecoming at the ROCK!

The year 2025 marks a significant milestone as the MIROCK/IDBL/XDA legacy celebrates its 25th anniversary, and fans can look forward to a historic Homecoming with the return of the iconic Rockingham Dragway. Founded by brothers Jason and Chris Miller in…

How Gaige Herrera Reclaimed Point Lead in St Louis

After failing to win in the first two Pro Stock Motorcycle playoff races, defending world champ Gaige Herrera got back on track on Sunday in the final round of the 13th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals, at World Wide Technology Raceway,…

XDA set to Crown Champions at Maryland International Raceway

On October 4-6, the XDA will host its season finale at Maryland International Raceway with the 33rd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals. This isn’t just any race; it’s where champions are forged and legends are born. Whether you’re a die-hard…

How Rob Cassar Brought Home ANDRA Golden Tree at Mildura

Day two of round two of the ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship at the Sunset Nationals was run and won, with celebrations all around at Mildura’s Atlantic Oils Sunset Strip after a full contingent of sportsman racers battled it out to…

How Richard Gadson Advanced to Back-to-Back Finals

For the second race in as many weeks, Richard Gadson rode his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa to a runner-up finish in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway in Concord, NC,…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Wins 1st NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Championship

Top Fuel Motorcycle world record-holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride added another title to his resume by securing the victory at the NHRa Carolina Nationals to win the first-ever NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle championship. Check out the full video recap below. There…

How Matt “The Hitman” Smith Regained the NHRA Point Lead

In Pro Stock Motorcycle at the 16th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals at ZMax Dragway in Charlotte, NC, Matt Smith took a big step towards a possible seventh world championship, picking up his second win of the year on his Denso…

Sturgis Buffalo Chip Celebrates an Epic 2024 Rally and Looks to 2025

Another Sturgis Rally has come and gone, and its original and largest venue had a banner year filled with music, motorcycles, freedom and friends. Sturgis Buffalo Chip guests experienced over 50 unique events throughout the ten-day festival including 13 custom…

Lectron Australia Backs Competition Bike Class

Ahead of this weekend’s round two of the 2024/2025 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship, the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce Lectron Australia as the naming rights partner for the Competition Bike bracket. Lectron Australia products are…

Starting Up One of the World’s Rarest Motorcycles – Kawasaki Z2 750

Join us at the Throttlestop in Elkhart Lake, Wisc as we start up one of the rarest bikes in the world, a 1975 Kawasaki Z2 750, initially available only in Japan. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel…

Best of Ocean City Bike Fest

Enjoy the absolute best of Ocean City Bike Fest 2024 as we take you to the biggest motorcycle rally in the Northeast to see the coolest motorcycles and party people Ocean City Bike Week can offer. There are more videos…

A Close Look at the World’s Fastest Harley Bagger

Enjoy this close look at the world’s quickest and fastest Harley Bagger of Andy Simon 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…

Absolute Best of Sturgis

Enjoy the absolute best of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 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 subscribe to our…

Motonexus Show Overdelivers

It’s a motorcycle show for the ages as we travel south of San Jose, CA for the Scotts Valley Motorcycle Concourse Show presented by Motonexus, an event that certainly rivals the Quail Motorcycle Gathering. There are more videos on the…

Harley vs. Metric Race – Fayetteville Drag Strip

It’s Harley vs. Metric the All Harley World ShootoutLive from Fayetteville Dragway 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…

Puckipuppy Electric Trike Review

With e bikes becoming so popular we decided to give this E Trike from a Pickipuppy a try. We were very surprised by many things in this electric trike. exclusive link: https://bit.ly/3AU2L18 and code: CDPP50 to the video description. You…

2025 Suzuki GSX-8R Specs and Information

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) proudly announces its second wave of 2025 motorcycles and ATVs that have the features and looks to deliver on-road and off-road excitement. The ideal follow-up to the 2025 model announcement in June, Suzuki announcing the…

How Richard Gadson Broke Through to Second Career Final

Kicking off the Countdown to the Championship playoffs at the first of six remaining races that will decide the 2024 Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, Richard Gadson posted a 6.806-second/198.35 mph run on Saturday to claim the number three starting spot…

SEMA Show to Target Younger Demographic With EVs in 2024

The SEMA Show returns in 2024 with a renewed focus on innovation to meet the needs of an evolving automotive aftermarket industry. As the landscape of attendees shifts toward a younger, more dynamic demographic, the Show continues to transform its…

Drnach Punches Another Ticket to NHRA Summit Finals

Expectations were high when it was announced in 2023 that Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, would be the new home of the annual NHRA North Central Division Summit ET Racing Series Team Finals, and spirits were also high when the…

Hector Arana Jr. Wins Maple Grove

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Hector Arana Jr. enjoyed a spectacular Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway, finishing it off with a 6.839 at 198.38 on his GETTRX Buell to defeat Richard Gadson in the final round of Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. It…

Australian NDRC Dates Announced

The National Drag Racing Championship has today revealed a comprehensive national championship calendar. This announcement includes the much-anticipated professional categories as well the second half of the Aeroflow Sportsman Championship Series. The NDRC commenced in 2023 to create a national…

Pro Superstar Shootout to Return in 2025

The Professional Racers Owners Organization Inc. (PRO), announces the return of the SCAG PRO Superstar Shootout to Bradenton Motorsports Park, February 6-8, 2025. The 2024 inaugural event took the motorsports world by storm with incredible side-by-side racing, a unique chip…

Gaige Herrera Heads Into Countdown from Top Spot

Gaige Herrera earned his first NHRA U.S. Nationals victory and clinched the top spot in the Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship playoffs on board his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals…

XDA Season Culminates Oct 4-6 at Maryland International Raceway

The XDA ends our season at Maryland International Raceway located in Mechanicsville, Maryland for the 32nd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals on October 4-6, 2024! The event features the Orient Express Pro Street class that run speeds over 230 mph…

Gaige Herrera Wins the “Big Go”

Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Gaige Herrera powered to his first U.S. Nationals career victory on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Winning the U.S. Nationals was the only thing Herrera didn’t accomplish last year, but the reigning Pro…

Gaige Herrera Takes Top Spot From Matt Smith Racing on Final Day of Qualifying

After two days of strong performances from Matt Smith Racing, Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Gaige Herrera had his day on Sunday, picking up the No. 1 qualifier with a standout run of 6.809 at 197.71 on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance…

A look Back – Schnitz and HTP Make History, First Street Bike Six at 6.90!

HTP Performance owner, Cecil Towner said if team rider Ryan Schnitz left straight, the first ever six-second Pro Street run would appear on the scoreboard. He was right. Oct 2, 2011 is an important date in motorcycle drag racing history.…

Chirs Bostick Releases Video Ahead of Prestigious US Nationals

Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Chris Bostick has been making waves this season aboard his Surf Signature RV Resorts Suzuki. After positive results in testing earlier this month, the fan-favorite driver is eager to take to the track at the prestigious…

SEMA Expands Commitment to Young Builders

SEMA Battle of the Builders presented by Mothers Polish, the industry’s premier vehicle competition, will feature an expanded Young Guns program this year that will provide the Top 10 finalists in the class the opportunity to experience showcasing their builds…

Hottest Hayabusa Racer in Country Jeffrey Santin Triples at XDA

Santin proved to be an unstoppable force in the sportsman ranks, capturing three victories over the three-day XDA FuelTech Bike Bash. His Suzuki Hayabusa performed flawlessly, powering through the competition. Santin’s stellar performance at the 6th Annual FuelTech Bike Bash…

XDA Delivers Another Record-Breaking Event

The FuelTech Bike Bash at Virginia Motorsports Park on Aug 23-25 roared to life with an electrifying weekend of high-octane excitement, where records fell and performance numbers soared across both professional and sportsman classes. Among the many highlights, the Orient…

Sportsman Motorcycle Riders Shine at Australia’s Alice Springs Inland Dragway

Alice Springs Inland Dragway was alive with celebration as the first ANDRA Christmas Tree winners of thenew ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship were awarded at the close of the Desert Nationals. Taking out the wins for their respective brackets were Cooper…

The Big One Coming: FIA/FIM European Finals Approach at Santa Pod

There are still two overseas races to go in 2024’s FIA/FIM European Drag Racing Championships – at Tierp in Sweden and Hockenheim in Germany – yet already the drumbeat is sounding for the arrival at Santa Pod of the continent’s…

Matt Short Wins Norwalk Track Championship

Racing in the Edelbrock Super Series at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, is not an easy feat. The competitors are immensely talented and the cars are incredibly tuned. Most rounds require the right mind-set and maximum effort, regardless of…

Brunson Grothus Takes Turbo to PDRA Winner’s Circle

Two of the strongest riders in Pro Extreme Motorcycle met up in the final round for the second time in four races  at the inaugural PDRA Thunder Valley Throwdown Saturday night at Bristol Dragway. No. 1 qualifier Brunson Grothus continued…

Brunson Grothus Takes Turbo Bike to Top Spot in PDRA

It’s been more than two months since Pro Extreme Motorcycle’s last event on the PDRA schedule, but Brunson Grothus picked up right where he left off, earning his second consecutive No. 1 qualifier award at the inaugural PDRA Thunder Valley…

Top Fuel Motorcycle Legend Chris Matheson Continues Unwavering Support of Drag Bike Racing

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce a new backer for the ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship’s Top Qualifier Medallion Award, ahead of this weekend’s season start. New Gen Business Park (NGBP) has been announced as the…

Rob Cassar and Ballistic Performance Backs Australian Motorcycle Drag Racing

ANDRA is pleased to announce that the Modified Bike bracket of the new ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship – kicking off this weekend at Alice Springs Inland Dragway’s Desert Nationals – will be sponsored by Ballistic Performance Parts. Ballistic Performance Parts…

Past Winner Ready to Defend Australian Title on Kawasaki ZX-14

Dean Gunson has tasted plenty of success at his local Alice Springs Inland Dragway, including taking the Desert Nationals Modified Bike win at the 2021 running of the event. Now the 2022 CADRA Club and Modified Bike Champion is looking…

Hamsters Show Off Amazing Procharged Harley Softail

Check out this incredible ProCharged Harley Softail the Hamsters were showing off at the NHRA Race. Drag racing legend Rick Ward performed a lot of the work on this beauty. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please…

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin Explains His Love For Kawasaki

WWE great “Stone Cold” Steve Austin tells Cycledrag about his love for Kawasakis as he takes in this Bets in the Desert driver’s meeting. It’s his first time entering Best in The Desert’s Vegas to Reno. We also talk to…

Chris Bostick Testing Pro Stock Motorcycle Parachute

Given the extra weight added to the Pro Stock Motorcycles @chrisbostickpsm has been given the green light to test his parachute today for Ned Walliser and the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle committee in an attempt to get it approved. Bostick…

Can-Am Launches Electric Dual Sport Motorcycles

Here come the electric motorcycles. Can-Am announced the launch of its first two electric motorcycles, the Can-Am Pulse and Origin. These bikes mark a return to grace for the legacy motorcycle maker that once dominated the tracks. It’s been a…

XDA Vendor Midway Roll Call for Virginia Motorsports Park

Here is what the vendor midway looks like for this weekend’d XDA race at Virginia Motorsports Park. 1 Stop Speed 365 Transport Brock’s Performance/Moore Mafia Christian Motorcycle Association Custom Creations Cutsinger Turbo Performance CycleMax Dave’s Pool & Mobile Lab DME…

XDA Returns with High-Speed Action at VMP

Mark Your Calendars: August 23-25, 2024 – The XDA Returns to Virginia Motorsports Park! The XDA is set to bring the thunder back to the glass-like drag strip at Virginia Motorsports Park for the 6th annual FuelTech Bike Bash. This…

Tony Stewart and Matt Hagan Recap Successful Brainerd Outing

“I feel like it was a huge success this weekend, even though we didn’t get past the second round. In the big picture, our car has speed for the first time this season and we’re running in the 3.60’s for…

Chris Garner-Jones Takes PDRA Points Lead Into Bristol

For the first time in the 10-year history of the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series, the all-eighth-mile series will head to Tennessee’s Bristol Dragway this weekend for the Thunder Valley Throwdown. Set for Aug. 22-24, the Thunder Valley…

How Jasmine Salinas Ran a Career Best Speed in Brainerd

op Fuel newcomer Jasmine Salinas remains optimistic after reaching a new personal best speed in qualifying at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals. Despite a frustrating first-round exit on race day, the fan-favorite driver is not counting her Scrappers Racing Top…

Sturgis Party Lives Up to the The Hype

As you will see in this video, the Sturgis Bike Rally is known as one of the biggest motorcycle parties in the world for good reason. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like…

All Harley World Shootout Video Coverage

Enjoy highlights from the All Harley World Shootout in Wilkesboro, NC. 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 subscribe…

Coolest Bikes We Could Find in Sturgis

It’s the 2024 Sturgis Bike Rally and we hit Main Street with this Sturgis Live Cam to find you coolest motorcycles, people, bartenders, stories and more. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like…

Motorcycle Drag Racing Gone Wrong

It’s motorcycle drag racing gone wrong as we show you some of the scariest crashes, explosions, mishaps and close calls we have ever seen at the drag races. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here)…

Top Fuel Motorcycle NHRA Brainerd Video Coverage

Enjoy video coverage from the NHRA Lucas Oil Nationals as NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle racers Larry “Spiderman” McBride, Elmeri Salakari and Mitch Brown race for the Wally from the semifinals. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please…

Rusty Wallace Built Motorcycle Raises Big Money For Charity

Check out this amazing motorcycle built by NASCAR legend Rusty Wallace and his Southern Country customs team. Wait thill you see how much money it raised at the Rusty Wallace auction and rider at the 84th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.…

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Goes Out With a Bang

Enjoy coverage from the 84th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally on the final night of the event. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here) and more will…

IHRA Team Finals Quickly Approaching

The 2024 International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Summit Team Finals are scheduled to begin in less than one month, August 22-24, with the Division 6 (Midwest) finals at Thunder Valley Dragways in South Dakota. Each region hosts a Summit Team…

Is the Norwalk Night Under Fire the New Model for Drag Racing?

After a year of precise production planning, the 47th Annual Cornwell Tools Night Under Fire was powerfully presented to a capacity crowd on Aug. 3, 2024 at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. While the forecast gave everyone a fright…

SEMA Show to Offer Course on Electric Vehicles

Attendees at the 2024 SEMA Show have the exclusive opportunity to become electric-vehicle (EV) and EV safety certified through the Show’s comprehensive education program focused on professional and business advancement. The 2024 SEMA Show takes place Nov. 5-8 in Las…

Was There Really a Harley Boycott in Sturgis?

Was there really a Harley-Davidson Boycott in Sturgis? Cycledrag brings you the real story. 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…

Rest In Peace Motorcycle Racing Promoter Bill West (1936 – 2024)

Born in Clarksville, Tennessee, in 1936, West was a member of the U.S. Army in the 1950s, stationed in Germany. After his service, West was working for Florida Power when he bought his first motorcycle, a Honda 100 Scrambler. With…

Tony Stewart’s Thoughts on Brainerd after First Top Fuel Final in Sonoma

You’re coming off your first final-round appearance at the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals. What confidence does that give you and the crew with two races remaining in the regular season prior to the Countdown to the Championship? “I’m not sure…

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Video Coverage

Enjoy video coverage from the 84th Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. We head down to Main Street where the action gets wild and crazy. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook…

Brock’s Performance Selected as the Official North American Distributor for Vity’s Design

Vity’s mission is to dedicate the highest effort they can into original, custom designed products for your beloved Harley-Davidson. Quality and customer satisfaction is imperative to founder Matteo Vitaly. The following quote from Vity’s Design Founder, Matteo Vitali is translated…

Troy Lee Buys His Company Back

Troy Lee Designs is excited to announce a significant evolution in its ownership structure, moving forward as an independent company. This pivotal shift, by founder Troy Lee, backed by a world-class American family, marks a new chapter for the iconic…

Team Vance & Hines Face Mechanical Issues in Sonoma

Less than a week after his historic NHRA record 11-race win streak ended in Seattle, Gaige Herrera arrived in Sonoma planning to rebound from his first competition loss in nearly a year. Facing mechanical issues in three of the four…

XDA Heads to VMP on Aug 23-25 with the FuelTech Bike Bash

The XDA heads back to Virginia Motorsports Park located in Dinwiddie, Virginia for the 6th annual FuelTech Bike Bash on August 23-25, 2024! The event features the Orient Express Pro Street class that run speeds over 230 mph in only…

Matt Smith Ends V-Twin Drought in Sonoma

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Matt Smith, a six-time world champion, finished off one of the best weekends in his career on Sunday, getting his first win of the season by taking down teammate John Hall in the final round with a…

Chris Bostick Leaves Sonoma With Career Best

Pro Stock Motorcycle star Chris Bostick raced to a new personal best elapsed time at the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals and rose into the Top Ten in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series points standings. Tucked away…

Matt “The Hitman” Smith Wins GETTRX Race and Sets Sonoma Track Record

Six-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith set a new track E.T. record on Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, defeating teammate Jianna Evaristo in the final round of the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout as part of this weekend’s…

Eight Pro Stock Motorcycle Riders Poised for Call Out

Featuring a host of world champions and standout riders, the eight-bike field is set for this weekend’s GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout, with the specialty race grabbing the spotlight as part of the 36th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma…

How Chase Van Sant Realized a Dream With First Wally Win

We catch up with Chase Van Sant to talk about how he made a dream come true with his very first NHRA win. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook…

Chase Van Sant Takes Top Spot on Day 1 in Sonoma

Still riding high after his first career Pro Stock Motorcycle victory on Sunday in Seattle, Chase Van Sant kept rolling on Friday in Sonoma, taking the provisional No. 1 spot with a run of 6.768 at 197.10 on his Trick…

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…