In a letter to the media Nitro Harley racer Dennis Fisher wrote – The off-season has been one of reflection that has resulted in the decision to hang up the leathers and liquidate the race team. And no, this wasn’t…
World’s Quickest and Fastest Drag Bike Female Returns Home to Australia
The world’s quickest and fastest woman on two wheels, Sydney’s own Niki Zak (Niki Taube Zakrzewski), is set to return to Australia from the United States to race her Nitrous Oxide (Nos) Motorcycle next month. The US-based Australian will contest…
Bench Racing With Legends – George Bryce and Larry “Spiderman” McBride
Join us for this in depth drag bike bench racing session as Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle legend and world record holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride and NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle six-time NHRA championship winning crew chief discuss with Jack Korpela many…
Australian Drag Bike Racers Shine in Round No. 7
The past weekend’s South Coast 660 at South Coast Raceway has provided a perfect start to 2020’s Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series action for more than 150 competitors. The event marked round seven of the 2019/2020 Series and the…
Sportsman Standout Tony Mullen Announces Departure From Man Cup Series
There is sad news to report today on CycleDrag.com as one of the greatest drag bike racers of all-time, 12-time national champion and two-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Tony Mullen has told us that he has sold both of…
Wildest Drag Bike Crashes, Accidents and Mishaps!
Join us as we highlight the wildest, scariest, most must see motorcycle drag racing crashes and drag bike wrecks, accidents and mishaps ever captured by Cycledrag. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the…
Summit NHRA ET Motorcycle National Championship Race at Pomona
Every year more than 80,000 drag racers in multiple classes from all over North America take part in the NHRA Summit ET series, where points are earned at the local level, divisional racers are contested and the winners are invited…
Why These Legendary Drag Bikes Are Enshrined in “Big Daddy” Don Garlits’ Museum
Join us for this tour of “Big Daddy” Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing as we showcase why one of the most legendary Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycles of all-time, the Terminal Van Lines Drag Bike of Bo O’Brochta, Sam Wills…
Proof Foam Blocks Can Hurt at 230 MPH+, Dave Vantine Runs Career Best!
Enjoy a look at the daunting world of Top Fuel Motorcycle drag racing as the 4th quickest man in the world, second quickest in the United States, Dave Vantine crashes his Top Fuel Nitro Bike into a cone at 230…
Australian Sportsman Motorcycle Champion Looking For Back-to-Back Wins
2018 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Competition Bike Champion Tony Frost took out the victory at last month’s South Coast Nationals and now he is hoping to do it all again at this weekend’s South Coast 660 at the same…
NHRA Season Opener Quickly Approaching, Feb 6-9, Tii Tharpe Begins Three-Peat Quest
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series starts its 2020 season in memorable fashion, as the annual iconic opener, the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, will celebrate its 60th rendition Feb. 6-9 at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.…
Three Drag Strips Renew IHRA Sanctioning Agreements
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and three premier drag racing facilities — Dragway 42, Maryland International Raceway and Palm Beach International Raceway — have renewed sanctioning agreements. Both Dragway 42 and Maryland International have strong ties to the motorcycle…
Frosty Balls and Frozen Susies Poker Run to Benefit Veterans on 30-Degree Day
The seemingly unbreakable brotherhood and bond of the motorcycle community will cause it to rally around a noble cause, even if it means getting the bikes out in the frigid Northeastern winter. Hundreds of motorcyclists braved the 30-degree temperatures to…
Anaheim A1 Supercross Coverage
Enjoy some Cycledrag video coverage from the first AMA Supercross race of the season, A1 from Anaheim, Calif. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag.com Facebook page (Please like here) and more…
Everything You Need To Know About The World’s Quickest Nitrous Pro Street Bike
Enjoy this garage / race shop bench racing session and in-depth feature on one of the world’s most impressive motorcycles, the 575 horsepower, nitrous oxide old school Suzuki GS Pro Street Drag Bike of Brad Mummert and his rider Richard…
Nitro Harley Racer Michael Beland Interviews Drag Bike Historian Tom McCarthy
It may be freezing cold in Massachusetts but the bench racing with Nitro Harley racer Michael Beland and drag bike racing historian and multi-talented journalist Tom McCarthy is hot! In this interview we learn more about McCarthy, who not only…
The Best of the PRI Show Day No. 2 With Larry McBride
Come for a walk through the Performance Racing Industry PRI Show with Cycledrag and Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle and drag bike legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride as we pick out some of our favorite products, people, booths and displays of Day…
Rickey Gadson Shows How To Race A Stock Wheelbase Motorcycle
Enjoy this informative and educational instructional video as we detail how to ride a motorcycle Rickey Gadson drag racing style. We watch drag bike legend Gadson get the most out of his ultra fast, Stock wheelbase, street tire 2019 Kawasaki…
McBride and Hindman Score Championship Titles For Trim-Tex Motorsports to End Decade, Bilicki Impressive
The motorsports division of the world’s leading vinyl drywall accessory manufacturer, Trim-Tex has etched its indelible mark in the history books of the racing world over the past two decades. That trend continued in 2019 as Top Fuel Motorcycle racer…
American Motorcycle Service Shop Video Tour
Enjoy this tour of a wicked fast motorcycle drag racing hot spot, American Motorcycle Service Shop in Framingham, Mass! Michael Beland is your tour guide. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag.com…
NHRA 2020 TV Schedule
FOX Sports and NHRA today announce the release of the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series television schedule, highlighted by live FOX broadcast network coverage of four consecutive summer events, including the “Western Swing” (Denver, Sonoma and Seattle), as well…
How To Make Used Pistons Better Than New With Affordable US Chrome Coaitng
Join us at the US Chrome and Line 2 Line booths at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show as we show you how to make your used pistons better than new with this special coating, that only cost $38 per…
PRI Machinery Row Tour With Larry McBride and Michael Beland
Enjoy this tour of machinery row at the Performance Racing industry (PRI) show as Cycledrag, Top Fuel Motorcycle world record holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride, Nitro Harley and Bagger racer Michael Beland and experts give you a close look and explanation…
Cycledrag Quickest Motorcycle Shootout Added to Norwalk Night Under Fire Aug 8
As promised here is the BIG Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle drag racing NEWS Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Cycledrag have been teasing. This is a HUGE opportunity to showcase the best in nitro motorcycle drag racing in front of 40,000 fans!…
Bench Racing With Royalty – Jesse James, Alan Johnson and Larry McBride
There Motorsports legends came together at the PRI show as respected bike builder Jesse James, Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle world record holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride and NHRA legend Alan Johnson did some serious bench racing. Jesse James gives us the…
Steve Reintjes Named NHRA Vice President of Broadcasting
Steve Reintjes, who has served as NHRA’s Coordinating Producer for the past two years, has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Broadcasting. In his new role, Reintjes will continue to oversee the NHRA’s production of all…
Drag Illustrated Unveils Fifth Annual 30 Under 30 List at PRI Show, Drag Bike Racers Make List
The highly anticipated 2019 Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 list was revealed during its annual press conference on Friday at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis. The 2019 DI 30 Under 30 list and its members are the…
PRI Performance Racing Industry Trade Show Coverage
Come with us on a trip around the gigantic Performance Racing Industry Trade Show (aka PRI Show) 2019 as we bring you the best parts, people and stories in the world of motorcycle drag racing. From Pro Stock Motorcycles, Top…
Behind The Scenes With Top Helmet Painter Tagger Designs
If you have ever dreamed of a high quality custom painted helmet, come with us behind the scenes at the shop of Tag Gasparian at Tagger Designs to see why the biggest names in motorsports trust Tag with his one…
Brand Rivalry On Display In Fastest West Coast Nitro Harley vs. Turbo Hayabusa Drag Bike Battle!
Enjoy thrilling motorcycle drag racing diversity as insane 1000 horsepower plus Top Fuel Nitro Harley drag bikes, Turbo Suzuki HAYABUSA motorcycle, turbo Kawasaki KZ drag bikes and Nitrous Pro Mod Suzuki GS motorcycles fight for ultimate bragging rights in this…
Tommy Grimes Takes the Beast to the Man Cup Winners Circle
The Beast Dragbike team and the owner and former rider Per Bengtsson had a clear ambition when they flew over the bike and equipment to reach the MTC Engineering Nationals at Rockingham Dragway in time as a preparation before the…
GMS Race Engines Harley Drag Bike Machine Shop Tour
Enjoy this inside tour of the world’s quickest and fastest Harley Davidson Street bike and drag racing engine, frame and more machine shop. GMS race engines in Uniontown, Pa is home to world’s fastest street tire Harley Davidson and all…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Shatters World Records! 5.50, 264 MPH Stunner!
Less than one month after setting the Top Fuel Motorcycle world record at 5.60 at 263 mph at Rockingham Dragway, 19-time champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride stunned the drag bike world again with a pass of 5.50 at 264 mph in…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Aiming For Unprecedented 20th Top Fuel Title at Man Cup Finals
Top Fuel Motorcycle 40-plus year veteran and world record holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride could not have asked for a much worse start to his potential 20th championship season. At the Man Cup season opener in April, McBride suffered his first…
Rookie Jianna Salinas Scores First Win in Dramatic Fashion, Andrew Hines Wins Title on Unpredictable Race Day
The 55th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona had more twists and turns than a curly fry. On a wild day in Pro Stock Motorcycle, Andrew Hines ended up with his sixth world championship in…
Matt Smith Qualifies No. 1, Puts Bounty on Andrew Hines
Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Matt Smith made an impressive statement at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, vaulting to the No. 1 spot at the Auto Club NHRA Finals. Smith earned his third straight No. 1 qualifier on his Denso…
Andrew Hines Looks to Win Sixth NHRA World Title
Andrew Hines has had a spectacular career filled with the most wins in Pro Stock Motorcycle history. But the five-time NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champion has never had a year like he’s enjoyed in 2019, and now…
NHRA Titles On The Line in Pomona
With points-and-a-half in play and world championships on the line, fans can count on the most intense racing action of the season as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series closes out its thrilling 2019 season with the 55th annual…
NHRA Appoints JRL Group For Licensing Management
NHRA has named JRL Group to help manage and develop the ever-growing licensing program. Categories in the NHRA licensing program include apparel, electronics, and housewares, among others. JRL Group, headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, was founded in 1999 to help brands…
Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion Matt Smith Wins NHRA Las Vegas Nationals
An impressive weekend for defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith ended with a victory at the 19th annual Dodge NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Smith picked up his first playoff…
Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer Chris Bostick Purchases Two Billet Monster Cylinder Heads
After the recent approval of the billet, four-valve Monster cylinder head by the NHRA for Pro Stock Motorcycle racing, returning racer Chris Bostick cut a .000 light on his deal with Monster’s Mitch Brown, buying the only two left until…
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Jerry Savoie Focused On Winning Vegas
There’s usually a variety of emotions racing at Las Vegas with a potential NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series championship on the line. Relaxed is usually not one of them, but that’s precisely how Jerry Savoie feels heading to one…
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship Battle Heads to Las Vegas
With championships on the line, the high-stakes action of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will reach thrilling levels at the penultimate race of the 2019 season and the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, the Dodge NHRA Nationals…
Former Nitro Harley Racer Steve Huff Goes For 200 MPH in Electric Dragster This Weekend in Fontana
Former Nitro Harley racer and 20-year-plus racing veteran Steve Huff of Huff Motorsports and his brain child e-Spec Racecars are headed south to Fontana, Ca. Nov. 2-3 where Carrell, Huff, & Barger AC Electric dragster “Current Technology 2.0” will make…
New World Records For Larry “Spiderman” McBride, 5.60, 263 MPH!
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend and 40-plus year veteran Larry “Spiderman” McBride of Team Trim-Tex has once again entered uncharted territory. On Saturday Oct. 26 McBride recorded the quickest and fastest drag bike pass of all-time with a 5.607, 263 mph…
Chris Matheson Begins 7th National Top Fuel Motorcycle Championship Chase
There is nothing quite like the start of a new championship drag racing season to get the blood pumping. In the case of 6 x Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Matheson, he’s feeling like a teenager again about to…
Drag Racing Mourns the Loss of Nitro Harley Racer Kevin Boyer
Cycledrag.com is saddened to report the passing of longtime Top Fuel Harley racer Kevin Boyer. The talented Edmonton, Alberta, Canada native and 40-year drag racing veteran, Boyer, 56, passed on Friday Oct. 18. Cycledrag.com was blessed to have had the…
The Comeback Continues – Larry “Spiderman” McBride Heads to Rockingham 9 Points Down
Trim-Tex backed Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride has taken fans and followers on a thrill ride in 2019, striving for a momentous milestone, a 20th career championship. After starting out with a three-round deficit McBride has powered back…
Teasley Smashes Kawasaki Z125 Record! The GOAT Strikes Again!
Talented motorcycle drag racer Jeremy Teasley is know as the GOAT, greatest of all-time, for good reason. He holds the Pro Street and Real Street world records and has won more than 20 championship titles. If there is a race…
Former Nitro Harley Racer Steve Huff Sets Out on Quest for 200 mph in Electric Dragster
In 2017 Steve Huff and Larry Carrell took Steve’s concept e-Spec Racecars to the next level in a decision to make it electric and attempt to be the first ever 200mph electric dragster. After 6 months of design and build,…
PDRA 2020 Schedule
The 2020 Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) schedule will feature new stops at Summit Motorsports Park and Maple Grove Raceway, in addition to four returning venues, race officials announced Friday morning. The schedule was revealed to drivers and teams during…
Travis Davis Completes Comeback to Win Second PDRA Championship Title
Newly crowned world champions Jim Halsey and Travis Davis capped off their championship seasons with victories at the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Brian Olson Memorial World Finals presented by Pro Line Racing and $hameless Racing at Virginia Motorsports Park.…
British Drag Racing Hall of Fame to hold Bench Racing session with US legends
The British Drag Racing Hall of Fame Gala, to be held on 23rd November at the Oatlands Park Hotel, Weybridge, Surrey, will again be preceded by the popular Bench Racing session, starting at 12:30pm lasting for two hours, and sponsored by…
NHDRO Ken Schwartz Motorcycle Madness Pro Street Full Event Video
Enjoy full round-by-round coverage of the Pro Street Motorcycle class from the NHDRO Ken Schwartz Motorcycle Madness Finals at World Wide Technology Raceway Park in St. Louis, Mo. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here)…
Jerry Savoie Wins Texas, Climbs to Third in Points
The 34th annual AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals belonged to the Gator Man. Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Jerry Savoie went 6.881 at 195.90 in the final round on his White Alligator Racing Suzuki to knock off Eddie Krawiec and claim his…
Eddie Krawiec Looking For Breakout Performance at AAA Texas Nationals
A solid, consistent 2019 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season has Eddie Krawiec in contention for another world championship. But the three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ knows he has to be great the rest of the way for that…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride vs. Dave Vantine Behind The Scenes
If you are a fan of Top Fuel Motorcycles enjoy this in-depth, 90 minute behind-the-scenes feature on the tight points battle between Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine at the Man Cup Rob Bush 190 Hookup Nationals From legendary Darlington…
Andrew Hines Builds On NHRA Championship Lead With Charlotte Win
Point leader Andrew Hines rose to the occasion at the 12th annual NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway, the third of six races in the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoffs. It is also the 21st…
It’s Win of Bust for Defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion Matt Smith
With four races remaining in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, Matt Smith is 61 points out of first in Pro Stock Motorcycle, leaving him right in the mix of the title hunt. But the defending world champion…
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship Pressure Mounts Heading Into ZMax Dragway
With the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship reaching the halfway point, expect NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series competitors to leave it all on the line when they visit state-of-the-art zMAX Dragway for a second time in 2019 for…
M3-Mad Monkey Motorsports, AHDRA Draggin Bagger class sponsor for 2020
M3-Mad Monkey Motorsports announced it’s support of the AHDRA Draggin Bagger class for 2020. “We are very excited to back involved with the AHDRA” commented Branon White, owner of M3, Mad Monkey Motorsports. “We feel like the timing is right…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Engineers Remarkable Comeback in Championship Series
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride must appreciate a captivating story. Famous movie director Steven Spielberg would endorse the rollercoaster thrill ride the 40-year-plus nitro veteran is making his drive for an unprecedented 20th championship. Down three rounds of…
Man Cup Rob Bush 190 Hookup Nationals Coverage
Enjoy some video and photo coverage from race No. 3 of the Man Cup Motorcycle Drag Racing season, the Rob Bush 190Hookup.com Nationals from Legendary Darlington Dragway in Hartsville, S.C. This event marked Man Cup’s first trip to Darlington. The…
PDRA Pro Nitrous Drag Bike Racers Return to Championship Battles at Fall Nationals
The tense championship battles in the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) will tighten up this weekend as the all-eighth-mile series heads to Darlington Dragway for the penultimate race on the 2019 Road to the Finals, the Fall Nationals presented by…
XDA Motorcycle Drag Racing 2020 Schedule
Check out the 2020 XDA Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule. The six-race series features four races at Maryland International Raceway and two at Virginia Motorsports Park. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag.com…
XDA Delivers Record Breaking Action at Season Finale
The 27th annual DME Racing Fall Nationals concluded the 2019 race season and crowned twelve champions at Maryland International Raceway (MDIR). The second year of XDA was filled with boundless excitement, drama, and more intense racing than anyone could have…
With Suzukis Hot, Karen Stoffer Aims For Win at AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals
Racing with a new team in 2019, Karen Stoffer already accomplished one major goal this season qualifying for the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship. But the Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran now wants something she hasn’t had since 2015 and…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine Rivalry Resumes in Darlington
The thrilling and unpredictable Man Cup Top Fuel Motorcycle championship battle between veteran Larry “Spiderman” McBride and point leader Dave Vantine resumes this weekend at stop No. 3 of the 2019 campaign, the Rob Bush Motorsports 190 Hookup Nationals from…
NHRA Giving Serious Consideration to Monster Four-Valve Suzuki Head Approval for PSM
According to sources close to the situation, Cycledrag can confirm the NHRA technical department is giving serious consideration to approving the billet Monster four-valve Suzuki cylinder head for Pro Stock Motorcycle racing. The potential NHRA approval of the George Bryce…
Grothus Dragbikes Big Money Ultra 4.60 Rider Challenge Returns to the Man Cup World Finals
ManCup has decided to throw the playbook, and the checkbook out the window for Grothus Dragbikes Ultra 4.60 racers for the upcoming World Finals in November. After a wildly successful debut of the Rider Challenge at the 2018 Finals, ManCup…
Super Sled Shootout / Dash For Cash Event Coverage
Every September Midwest motorcycle drag racing tradition and the world’s biggest drag sled race collide to produce an exciting and enjoyable late Summer event at Martin, Michigan’s US 131 Motorsports Park known as the Super Sled Shootout / Dash for…
Man Cup Darlington Race Moved to 1/8th Mile
Man Cup Motorcycle drag racing has announced that race No. 3 of the 2019 season, the Rob Bush Motorsports 190 Hookup Nationals, Sept. 27-29 from Darlington Dragway has been moved to an eighth-mile race. “Initially we planned only to run…
Cycledrag Films – Behind the Nitro Harley Scenes at Biggest Race of the Year
Enjoy this all-access, behind the scenes full length feature on the NHRA Top Fuel Harley category from the world’s biggest drag race, the NHRA U.S. Nationals from Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Ind. We focus in on the incredibly tight…
Jerry Savoie Wins Second Consecutive Race, Takes Over Pro Stock Motorcycle Point Lead
In sports and racing it’s the team that gets hot at the right time who wins the championship title, not necessarily who has the best regular season. Former class champion Jerry Savoie is thriving after one of his worst regular…
Andrew Hines Looking to Keep Pro Stock Motorcycle Hot Streak Going Into NHRA Playoffs
Andrew Hines and Bo Butner are in similar situations heading into the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, as both have been the points leader in their respective classes for the entire NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series regular season.…
Chris Matheson Looking For Australia’s First Top Fuel Motorcycle Five at World Fuel Altered Challenge
Australia’s quickest and fastest Top Fuel Motorcycle is heading to the Aeroflow World Fuel Altered Challenge-presented by Gulf Western Oil on September 21st. The mission is to record the first five-second motorcycle time in the Southern Hemisphere. Chris Matheson’s “Nitro…
Top Fuel Harley Returns to NHRA in 2020, Four-Wide Race Added
NHRA officials announced the schedule for the 2020 Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series, which will compete at 10 of the 24 events on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The Mickey Thompson Tires…
XDA Drag Bike Racing Sets Stage for Epic Final Showdown
The 2019 Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) ultimate battle between the fiercest motorcycle drag racers in the country is scheduled for Armageddon on September 20-22, at Maryland International Raceway (MDIR) for the 27th annual DME Racing Fall Nationals. In the sixth…
Frantic Thrash! Rebuilding a Nitro Harley Motor Between Rounds!
Come get a taste of what it is kind to be in a NHRA Top Fuel Nitro Harley Drag Bike Team at the U.S. Nationals as this squad is tasked with rebuilding the Cycle Gear Nitromethane, 175 c.i. Harley Davidson…
2020 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Schedule Released
NHRA officials released the 2020 schedule for the Pro Stock Motorcycle category of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Pro Stock Motorcycle riders will once again compete at 16 of the 24 events on the series. This exciting class,…
Junior Drag Bikes – Are NHRA and IHRA Missing This Opportunity to Grow Sport?
Enjoy an inside look at the sport of Junior Drag Bike Racing as young children and teens Motorcycle drag race and gain valuable experience in front of a massive crowd at the FIA FIM European Drag Racing Finals from Santa…
Fast Filippos Papafillippou Wins Second Consecutive European Top Fuel Championship
There have been some quick learners in the unforgiving and daunting sport of Top Fuel Motorcycle racing. Jimmy “Hulk” Brantley and Dave Vantine come to mind as a pair of individuals who make what is seemingly impossible for many look…
Super Street Bike Eliminations From Santa Pod
Enjoy and share the entire first round of eliminations from the FIM-E Super Street Bike class from Santa Pod Raceway. It’s top qualifier Steve Venables and his DME Turbo HAYABUSA vs. the Kawasaki ZX12 of Erich Gruber, Mark Hope vs.…
Steve Venables Records European Street Tire Record on Turbo Hayabusa
It’s been a benchmark year for Pro Street racing manufacturer DME with Jeremy Teasley setting a new Pro Street record at Maryland International Raceway at 6.42 on his GSXR 1000. The team’s success reached across the pond at the FIA…
“Fast” Filippos Papafilippou Becomes Second Drag Bike Racer in 5.60-zone
Top Fuel Motorcycle racer “Fast” Filippos Papafilippou of Greece made history at the FIM FIA European Drag Racing Championships at Santa Pod Raceway in England by shattering the European motorcycle record and becoming only the second drag bike racer to…
FIA and FIM European Drag Racing Championship from Santa Pod Coverage
Enjoy coverage from Europe’s flagship drag racing event, the FIA and FIM European Drag Racing Championships from legendary Santa Pod Raceway in Wellingborough, England. Five motorcycle classes are in action including Top Fuel Bike, Super Twin Bike, Pro Stock Bike,…
Check Out the 2020 Harley Davidsons
Motorcycle fans enjoy this comprehensive in depth look at the 2020 Harley Davidson model lineup including the Road King Special, Breakout 114, Sport Glide, Iron 1200, Softail Slim, Low Rider FXLRS, Fat Boy, Road Glide Special, Street Bob, FXDR 114,…
NHRA U.S. Nationals Top Fuel Harley Coverage
The illustrious NHRA U.S. Nationals is an incredibly special race, especially for Mickey Thompson Nitro Harley racers who conclude their season there. Like last season, the championship battle is a two horse race between multi-time champion Doug Vancil of Team…
NHRA U.S. Nationals Pro Stock Motorcycle Coverage
The 65th NHRA U.S. Nationals marks the end of the regular season for the Pro Stock Motorcycle category. The reset of the points for the Countdown will be welcomed by all, excluding leader Andrew Hines, who has had the season…
Three-Time NHRA Champion Angelle Sampey Looking to Win Big Go on Her Harley
The three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion has faced a new challenge this year on a new bike, but she’s hoping it all comes together at the Big Go, where Sampey has two career wins The 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Drag…
FuelTech Visits Australia’s Quickest Top Fuel Motorcycle Racer Chris Matheson
Multi-time Australian Top (Fuel) Bike champion and record holder, 6.03, Chris Matheson and his “Nitro Voodoo” team are always looking to innovate and improve. Matheson has developed his own ground-breaking engine program. Recently Anderson Dick, CEO of FuelTech and…
XDA’s Motorcycle Drag Racing Horsepower Unleashed in Virginia
For the second time this year, the Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) brought the best show in motorcycle drag racing to Virginia Motorsports Park for the Inaugural Bike Bash. The event featured Live music, a Freestyle Motocross show, Baggers vs. Slingshot…
Popular Cycledrag Crew Shirts Available For A Limited Time
Motorcycle riding and racing shirts are in high demand and we at Cycledrag are humbled that so many have mentioned in the video comments that they want a shirt or some have even expressed a desire to put their entire…
“Quarter Milestones: A History of Motorcycle Drag Racing” Available Now
In October of 2011, John Stein published a book called “Motorcycle Drag Racing: A History”. The book has been extremely well received, selling more than 4,300 copies in 12 countries and having been reviewed by the “New York Times”, “Jay…
Vancil and Tharpe Bring NHRA Top Fuel Harley Championship Down To The Wire Again!
Here we go again Nitro Harley fans! If you are a fan of razor-close, compelling, thrilling championship battles, (who isn’t?), Vance & Hines-backed Top Fuel Harley veteran Doug Vancil’s victory at the 38th annual Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd…
Hollywood and Highland to Host 2019 NHRA Awards
NHRA Championship Drag Racing, the world’s fastest motorsport, announced that the 2019 NHRA Awards will once again return to Hollywood’s Ray Dolby Ballroom at Hollywood & Highland on Monday, Nov. 18. This invitation-only black-tie affair, where NHRA will honor its…
Nitro Harley Racer Mike Scott Announces Abrupt Retirement, Tyler Wilson to Take Over on Jay Turner Racing
In a seemingly abrupt announcement with just two races left to go in the NHRA Mickey Thompson Top Fuel Harley championship series, seventh-ranked Mike Scott has decalred his departure from Jay Turner Racing and his outright retirement from the sport…
Exploring Rapid Advancement in Turbo-Charged Motorcycle Drag Racing, What’s Next?
It’s absolutely staggering how quickly turbo-charged motorcycle drag bikes are advancing. In an era where much of drag racing has become stagnant, seemingly working tirelessly to find only modest gains, all involved in the testing, development, parts manufacturing and other…
Ida Zetterström, Thomas Pettersson and Greger Johansson winners at Gardermoen Drag Bike Challenge
Ida Zetterström made history by claiming the victory in Super Street Bike at the Drag Challenge at Gardermoen Raceway, round three of the EDRS Pro Nordic Motorcycle Championship. Zetterström is the first female rider to win a race in the…
XDA Brings Excitement to the Summer’s Biggest Motorcycle Drag Racing Party
Maryland International Raceway (MDIR) hosted the 19th annual WPGC Bike Fest with the Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) delivering the best motorcycle drag racing party available. The event featured Live music, a Freestyle Motocross show, Baggers vs. Slingshot Sound Off, custom…