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Australia’s Sunset Strip In Mildura Welcomes Back High Level Racing

The story of the upcoming Twilight Nationals at Mildura’s Sunset Strip – which will launch the 2026 NDRC Top Fuel Championship and mark the return of 11,000hp Top Fuel racing to the region on February 27-28 – is one of…

Jasmine Salinas to Be Featured In New NHRA Series “Chasing Speed”

op Fuel pilot Jasmine Salinas is one of several professional drag racers featured in a new docuseries co-produced by VICE TV and NHRA. Chasing Speed premieres this evening on VICE TV. The six-episode series gives viewers an inside look at…

When Going Too Fast Becomes a Problem

In this video we get an up close tour of one of the most awesome drag bikes on the circuit, Joe Procopio’s Nitrous Suzuki GS. We get a full tour of this motorcycle and find out what happens when Procopio…

Unstoppable Old School Kawasaki KZ Stuns Modern Bikes

We head to Bradenton Motorsports Park to get an inside look at Mike Stewart’s amazing, old school Kawasaki KZ Drag Bike that is winning a lot of drag races and stunning the more modern Hayabusa style drag bikes. We head…

What Makes ANDRA’s Masters at Sydney Dragway so Special

Competing for more than $70,000 in cash and prizes as well as highly coveted Gold ANDRA Christmas Tree trophies, more than 150 drag racers are coming from all over the country for Saturday’s ANDRA Drag Racing Masters at Sydney Dragway.…

New Gen Business Park Jr. Drag Bike Racer Ready for New Season

The ANDRA Drag Racing Masters (Saturday January 24) will see almost 150 racers from all across the country descend on Sydney Dragway as ANDRA makes its return to the venue for the first time in many years. The one-day spectacular…

Remembering Jim McClure – Godfather and Master of the Nitro Harley Dragbike

On Friday, April 2nd, 2004, the heart of Jim McClure stopped beating ending his time on this earth.  Yet his legendary exploits as a Harley Davidson Dragbike fuel bike pilot will live on for all time.  This is the legacy…

Motorcycle Drag Racing Great Shares Secrets for Success

In this video we head to Bradenton Motorsports Park to get up close and personal with one of the greatest motorcycle drag racers of all-time, Ronnie Procopio to find out what has really made him and his nitrous Suzuki GS…

Hayabusa Racer Rob Church Ready to Race Sydney Dragway

Just days remain until ANDRA drag racing makes its return to Sydney Dragway, with almost 150 racers from across the country set to thrill race fans at the ANDRA Drag Racing Masters across an action packed one-day program on Saturday…

Two Wheel Titans Set to Battle in Australia

A full field of 11 of Australia’s fastest motorcycles will descend on Sydney Dragway this Saturday for the ANDRA Drag Racing Masters – with the Australia Day weekend event marking the return of ANDRA drag racing to the NSW venue…

Major Track Improvements Continue at Rockingham Dragway

Work is racing along at famed Rockingham Dragway in advance of the track’s first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series event, the NHRA Nationals at The Rock, set for Sept. 25–27. The latest improvements include new concrete starting-line pads to…

Legendary Track Owner Steve Earwood Added a Consultant at US 131

In a move designed to strengthen its position in an increasingly competitive motorsports market, US 131 Motorsports Park has announced the retention of long-time industry executive Steve Earwood as consultant to VP of Operations Jason Peterson. Earwood, former National Media…

Major Track Improvements Underway at Maryland International Raceway

On May 29-31, 2026, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will visit the state of Maryland for the first time at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals. In advance of the landmark event, Maryland Int’l Raceway has been a beehive…

How Ken Roczen is Showing the Supercross World He’s Still Got It

Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, California provided ideal weather and track conditions for Round 2 of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season. The 17-round Supercross series also pays points toward the 31-round SMX World Championship. The San Diego track…

The Supercross Advice Jett Lawrence Gave His Brother

For the second week in a row the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship welcomed a sold-out crowd to begin its season, this time inside the intimate setting of Snapdragon Stadium for the second round of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX…

Toyota BarX Team Makes Strides Heading Into A2

The second round of the 2026 SMX World Championship brought Toyota Redlands BarX Yamaha to “America’s Finest City” in San Diego for the second race of the AMA Supercross Championship. It proved to be a night of progress for the…

Insane Hayabusa Trike Build With 28s!

It’s one of the absolute wildest custom motorcycles we have ever found as we give you an inside look at this twin turbo Hayabusa trike with 28s. We take a look at the build, including the unique drive system and…

“Raw Deal” 4.60 Drag Bike Overcomes Broken Kill Switch

What happens when the “Dead Man” or Kill Switch fails on a fast Nitrous Oxide drag bike? We find out as we go behind the scenes with Suzuki GS drag Bike racer Pete “Raw Deal” Hubbard who explains motorcycle drag…

NHRA’s Show “Chasing Speed” Set to Debut on Vice

One week from now, the fastest sport on Earth takes center stage. Chasing Speed, a new six-part docuseries from VICE TV and the NHRA, premieres Wednesday, January 21 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on VICE TV — and it pulls the…

ANDRA Prepares for Return to Sydney

As the countdown to the return of ANDRA drag racing at Sydney Dragway – the ANDRA Drag Racing Masters on January 24 – continues the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) has been pleased to announce a near 150-strong entry…

How Suzuki’s Ken Roczen Began Season With a Podium Finish

The opening round of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship delivered thrilling race action that matched the excitement leading into the season. The Anaheim 1 Supercross pays points toward both the 17-round Supercross season and the 31-round SMX World…

Buffalo Chip Shatters Previous Fundraising Records with Help from Generous Rally Attendees

Sturgis Rally attendees, celebrities and big-hearted people from all around the globe raised over $784,000 through Sturgis Buffalo Chip charity events in 2025, pushing the total amount raised to over $3.6 million since 2007. The generosity these people showed will…

Full Anaheim Supercross Season-Opener Coverage

The 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship got underway in front of a sold-out crowd inside Angel Stadium for the opening round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship. It turned out to be a memorable night for the elder…

Toyota Redlands BarX Yamaha Begins 2026 Season with Solid Anaheim 1 Effort

The 2026 SMX World Championship season began with promise for Toyota Redlands BarX Yamaha as the opening race of the AMA Supercross Championship saw the trio of Parker Ross, Dilan Schwartz, and Lux Turner all qualify for the Anaheim 1…

Paul Sr. Reveals The True Story Behind Orange County Choppers

In this in-depth interview we sit down with legendary motorcycle builder and pop culture phenomenon Paul Teutul Sr. who opens up about everything involving Orange County Choppers. From how Orange County Choppers and the American Chopper show got its start,…

IHRA Makes $10 Million Donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA), under the leadership of owner Darryl Cuttell, has made a $10 million charitable donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, reinforcing IHRA’s commitment to serving communities not only through entertainment and shared experiences, but…

IHRA Begins Memphis International Raceway Restoration

IHRA is moving at a brisk pace juts two weeks after announcing its purchase of Memphis International Raceway. The restoration process on the historic but dilapidated track has begun. On Facebook IHRA posted, “Yesterday marked the beginning of a new…

Women’s Motocross Championship (WMX) Joins SuperMotocross (SMX) League

Following a banner season that saw the emergence of the best and brightest female athletes in the sport, the Women’s Motocross Championship (WMX) will take another groundbreaking step forward beginning in 2026 with its inclusion into the SMX LeagueTM. Additionally,…

Another Season of Supercross Set to Begin

The 2026 Monster Energy SMX World ChampionshipTM series and Monster Energy AMA Supercross season begins this Saturday, Jan. 10, from Angel Stadium of Anaheim in California, starting live at 6:30 p.m. ET with exclusive pre-race coverage on Peacock followed by…

SMX Charts a Strong First Year in Sports Betting

In early 2025, the SMX LeagueTM took a significant step forward by announcing its partnership with ALT Sports Data, securing exclusive global sports betting data rights. This collaboration marked the series’ official entry into the regulated sports betting space, aiming…

Makita U.S.A. and Pipes Motorsports Group Suzuki Announce Technical Partnership for 2026 SuperMotocross Championship

Makita U.S.A., Inc. and Pipes Motorsports Group (PMG) Suzuki are proud to announce a new technical partnership ahead of the 2026 SuperMotocross Championship. This collaboration reunites two iconic names in American motocross and supercross, bringing together Makita’s engineering excellence and…

He Put a Suzuki Bandit Engine in a 1989 GSXR 1100

Check out one of the coolest, custom Suzuki GSXR 1100 motorcycles we have ever seen as Dennis from Clearwater, FL, put a Suzuki Bandit 1200 engine this legendary Japanese sport bike. The Suzuki Bandit 1200 was a popular versatile, sport-touring…

A Dilemma Motorsports Must Face

Bubba “The Love Sponge” of Bubba Army and Jack Korpela of Cycledrag discuss the biggest problem facing racing organizations like NHRA, NASCAR, IHRA and many other forms of motorsports which is an aging fan base. In this video Bubba and…

New Gen Business Park Motorcycle Drag Racers Score ANDRA Christmas Trees

The first ANDRA Christmas Trees of 2026 have been hoisted in celebration this evening as round six of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship – the South Coast 660 at South Coast Raceway – came to a close. A record…

Hayabusa Gets Makeover from Mexico

We head to Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson where we find a Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycle that has been given a total custom Mexican makeover. In this video we meet the owner of this custom sport bike and we show off all the…

An Open Letter from IHRA President Leah Martin

Leah Martin, president of IHRA issued the following open leter – To Our IHRA Members, Racers, Teams, and Families, As we head into the 2026 season, I want to speak to you directly—and simply say thank you. IHRA exists because of you.…

Australia’s ANDRA Begins 2026 Season

ANDRA drag racers have turned it on under beautiful blue skies at South Coast Raceway today for the first day of ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship competition for 2026. The South Coast 660 across January 2 and 3 marks round six…

Pro Mod Drag Bike Legend’s Mint 1985 Suzuki GS 1150es

In this video we explore what many are calling the next great vintage Japanese collector bikes , the 1985 Suzuki GS 1150es and our friend Pro Mod Drag Bike Legend Rick Perry. In this video we get a good look…

IHRA Stuns The Drag Racing World Again

It’s been an incredibly busy month for IHRA who just announced that they are bringing another racetrack back from extinction, this time its Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, KS. In this video we explore what a Heartland Motorsports Park Return…

IHRA Names Director of Powerboating; Releases 2026 Offshore Series Schedule

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the appointment of Tommy Thomassie as Executive Vice President, Director of Powerboating, and released the official 2026 IHRA Offshore Series National Championship schedule. The announcement advances IHRA’s long-term vision for offshore powerboat…

IHRA Purchases Rockingham Speedway and Reveals Long-Term Vision for “The Rock”

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the purchase of Rockingham Speedway, one of the most iconic and storied venues in American motorsports. The move reflects IHRA’s commitment to preserving motorsports heritage while thoughtfully reinvesting in legendary racing properties.…

IHRA Buys Topeka’s Heartland Motorsports Park

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today announced the acquisition of Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, Kansas, reinforcing IHRA’s long-term commitment to preserving motorsports history while reimagining legendary venues for the future. Originally opened in 1963 as Topeka Dragway, the…

Toyota Redlands BarX Yamaha 2026 Team Introduction

Toyota Redlands BarX Yamaha has formally introduced its 2026 race team with a photo shoot set in the scenic backdrop of Southern California. The SMX World Championship lineup of #40 Parker Ross, #42 Dilan Schwartz, #43 Lux Turner, #98 Derek…

Incredible Kawasaki Z1 900 Hot Rod Street Bike

It’s one of the most incredible Kawasaki Z1 street bikes we have ever seen with this outstanding 1975 Kawasaki Z1-B that is about as close to a street legal, purpose built drag bike that you could get. From Bert’s Barracuda…

The Biggest Change in NASCAR and How It Happened

Bubba “The Love Sponge” Clem and Jack Korpela of Cycledrag discuss the biggest change in NASCAR over the years and how it’s affecting the sport. Bubba talks about how superstar drivers like Jeff Gordon and Tony Stewart got their starts…

Best of Kings of Grudge Grinchmas

We head to one of the wildest, most intense motorcycle grudge races of the year where we see turbo and nitrous Suzuki Hayabusa, Kawasaki ZX-14, Suzuki GSXR 1000 and more motorcycles drag race for big money at Orlando Speedworld Dragway…

Elite 4.60 2026 Schedule

Elite 4.60 2026 Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule 1. March 6-7 Rock Carolina N/T 2. April 10-11 Cecil County Elite 4.60 3. April 24-26 MIR XDA 4. May 15-17 VMP XDA 5. May 29-30 mid-west series Darana Raceway Xenia ( Kil-kare…

Mini Bike Challenges Sport Bike to a Race

It’s the biggest motorcycle drag racing grudge race of the year, Kings of Grudge Grinchmas from Orlando Speedworld Dragway and we cover this shocker as a fast mini bike calls out a stretched Suzuki Hayabusa grudge bike on the opening…

Sport Bike Crashes at Biggest Grudge Event of the Year

We head to the biggest motorcycle drag racing grudge race of the year where we unfortunately see one fast racer on a Suzuki GSXR blow an en engine and suffer a big top end crash at Orlando Speedworld Dragway. It’s…

Bubba The Love Sponge and Cycledrag Discuss The State of Motorsports

It’s episode No. 3 of the Racing Jack Show and we sit down with media mogul “Bubba The Love Sponge” to Talk about what’s really hurting the racing business and what the sport must do to bring fans back to…

Kings of Grudge Bikes Push The Limits

We head to the world’s largest motorcycle drag racing grudge race of the year, Kings of Grudge Grinchmas where we find nitrous and turbo Suzuki Hayabusa, GSXR 1000, Kawasaki ZX-14 and more motorcycles pushing the utter limits to try to…

BadAzz KZ Hot Rods Take Over the Streets of Ft Lauderdale

We head to Ft. Lauderdale, Fla for one of the most incredible gatherings of old school Kawasaki Z1, KZ, ZX-11 and Suzuki GS hot rod, drag racing style, street legal motorcycles that we have ever seen! Some of these Kawasaki…

Suzuki Announces 2026 Supercross Team

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC and Pipes Motorsports Group are thrilled to unveil their official lineup for the 2026 Supercross season, fielding a trio of elite athletes including Daytona winner Ken Roczen, reigning World Supercross SX1 Champion Jason Anderson, and Colt…

Gold Trees on The Line at Australia’s ANDRA Masters

he Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to confirm that all racers at the upcoming ANDRA Drag Racing Masters will be competing for prestigious Gold ANDRA Christmas Trees. The January 24 event will mark the return of ANDRA…

Speedway Motorsports Announces Promoter of the Year

Speedway Motorsports officials, in recognition of exemplary performance and exceptional service on behalf of and its world-class facilities, recognized the 2025 recipients for the company’s O. Bruton Smith Award, Promoter of the Year, Speedway of the Year and the Acceleration…

Jo Shimoda Wins Prestigious Japanese Sports Award

During a distinguished Wednesday-evening ceremony in Tokyo’s Hotel New Otani, Honda HRC Progressive rider Jo Shimoda was presented with the Kanto Sho (“Fighting Spirit”) Award, one of several categories in the Japan Professional Sports Grand Prize—widely considered to be Japan’s…

IHRA is Brining Memphis International Raceway Back From the Dead!

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially completed the acquisition of the historic motorsports facility in Millington, Tennessee, formerly known as Memphis International Raceway and Memphis Motorsports Park, closing on the property on December 23, 2025. Originally opened in…

Best of the PRI Show – Big Force and IHRA Announcements

We head to the PRI Show where the greatest Funny Car driver and arguably the greatest NHRA driver of all-time drops some massive news on the motorsports and drag racing world with the formation of his brand new John Force…

Megadeath Announced for Sturgis Buffalo Chip

In addition to their fan favorites, rumors are swirling that Megadeth will perform Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning” live at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip for the first time ever—a song originally co-written by Megadeth founder Dave Mustaine during his early days…

Sneak Peak at Ricky Carmichael’s Daytona Supercross Track

Daytona International Speedway today unveiled the highly anticipated course layout for the 2026 DAYTONA Supercross, part of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship, taking place during the 85th Annual Bike Week at DAYTONA Presented by GEICO. Five-time DAYTONA Supercross Champion…

First Look – 2026 Suzuki DRZ

The 2026 Suzuki DR-Z4SM+ continues the DR-Z400SM legacy with modern performance, electronics, and factory-installed convenience accessories. Powered by a revised 398cc DOHC engine with EFI and Ride-by-Wire, it delivers the familiar torque-rich character while meeting global emissions standards. A new…

David Lee Roth Announced for Sturgis

The most killer rock jams ever made are coming to put smiles on fans’ faces at the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling® on Aug. 7, 2026 from the most insane, antic-filled and unique frontman on earth – David Lee Roth.…

IHRA Responds to NHRA Taking Maple Grove National Event Off the Schedule

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today issued the following statement regarding the future of national-level motorsports events at Maple Grove Raceway and the responsibility of sanctioning bodies to support racers, fans, and host communities across all regions of the country. Following…

NHRA Replaces Maple Grove National Event With New US 131 Event

The NHRA has made a schedule adjustment following the surprise announcement that IHRA has purchased Maple Grove Raceway in Reading Pa., which was slated to host its annual NHRA National Event in mid-September to kickoff the Countdown. U.S. 131 Motorsports…

How IHRA Acquired Maple Grove Raceway

At the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) announced its acquisition of Maple Grove Raceway, marking a significant milestone for the sport of drag racing.  Established in the early 1960s, Maple Grove Raceway has earned…

The Most Entertaining Nitrous Race of the Year! Snowbird Outlaw Nationals 4.60 Drag Bikes

We head down to Bradenton Motorsports Park for the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals for what many are saying is the most entertaining nitrous 4.60 drag bike race of the year as we watch to of the best motorcycle drag racers in…

Hundreds of Bikers Go For World Record Toy Run For Kids in Need

It’s an attempt to break a world record for the world’ largest motorcycle toy run for charity as we head to Clearwater, FL and Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson and the new Orange County Choppers Road House to see if Santa Claus…

SEMA Honored For Anti EV Mandate Campaign

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) is the first-ever winner of the Federation International Automobile (FIA) President’s Award for Excellence in Communications, honored for its groundbreaking, multi-year, multi-channel effort to protect vehicle choice in the U.S. by stopping EV mandates.…

Supermotocross 2026 Broadcast Schedule

NBC Sports and the SMX LeagueTM announced today the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship broadcast and streaming schedule, including the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. 28 regular season races plus…

4.60 Opening Eliminations from Bradenton Snowbird Outlaw Nationals!

Enjoy the entire first round of eliminations from the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals from Bradenton Motorsports Park as we see fast Kawasaki KZ, Suzuki GS, Suzuki Hayabusa, and more nitrous drag bikes face off at a huge Winter Series Motorcycle Drag…

Thrilling 4.60 Drag Bike Qualifying from Snowbird Outlaw Nationals

It’s the world’s fastest nitrous drag bikes of the 4.60 class going for speed and glory and at the Drag Illustrated Snowbird Outlaw Nationals from Bradenton Motorsports Park, part of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series. With rain in the forecast…

Australian New Gen Business Park Motorcycle Park Racers Bask in Sunshine After Rain

While Saturday at South Coast Raceway may have been decidedly soggy at times, Sunday saw the 165+ ANDRA Regional Sportsman Racers greeted by perfect sunny weather conditions for the final day of the South Coast Nationals. Across the day eliminations…

Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series Announces Schedule for 2026

The Red Line Synthetic Oil Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) announced today its seven-race 2026 schedule, coming off another successful campaign through the 2025 calendar year. The series will return to four familiar racetracks from last season along with a…

First Look – Suzuki GSX-1000GS+

The 2026 Suzuki GSX-S1000GX+ elevates the Crossover category with a fusion of superbike performance, long-distance comfort, and advanced electronic control. Powered by a GSX-R1000 derived 999cc inline-four, the GX+ delivers exhilarating acceleration with refined mid-range power ideal for sport touring.…

IHRA Announces Leah Martin as President, Marking a Historic Moment in Motorsports Leadership

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) announces Leah Martin as President of the rapidly growing organization. Leah brings a broad and distinguished background in executive leadership, national advocacy initiatives, organizational development, and large-scale motorsports operations. In this role, Leah will oversee…

2026 IHRA Schedule

IHRA has started a lot of discussion by releasing their 2026 schedule in their series magazine, “Drag Review”, with some facilities labeled as “in contract”, including Virginia Motorsports Park, and the now-closed Atlanta Dragway and Memphis Motorsports Park. March 19-21:…

Alexis DeJoria Joins John Force Racing

One of the fastest female nitro racers in the world is on the move. John Force Racing will expand to four teams for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season and beyond with the signing of 2014 NHRA…

Motul Renews Global Partnership with MotoGP

Motul North America today heralded the announcement from its global headquarters regarding the five-year renewal of its partnership with the MotoGP World Championship, solidifying the collaboration until 2030. The renewal includes sponsorship of the global championship as well as the…

Best of The St. Pete Bike Fest

It’s Bert’s St. Pete Bike Fest 2025 and we take you to Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson to see some very impressive motorcycles. In this video we will see Paul Teutul Sr. of Orange County Choppers unveil a brand new build, a…

Dale’s Wheels Through Time Tour – Starting 100 Year Old Motorcycles!

We head to Maggie Valley, NC to take a look inside one of the most unique motorcycle museums in the country, Dale’s Wheels Through Time, Featuring Over 400 American v-twins that all start up and run! In this video owner…

The 2026 Triumphs Raise The Bar

Triumph the proud British motorcycle manufacturer just raised the bar on the competition with these incredible 2026 off-road and motocross models. Long gone are the days when it was just the “Big Four” in the days of Motocross, Supercross, and…

Motocross Legend Mike Brown’s Miraculous Recovery

It’s been a miraculous recovery for a motocross racer who many consider to be the greatest vet rider of all-time, 2001 AMA Pro Motocross Champion Mike Brown, who unfortunately suffered a broken neck and multiple strokes after a racing accident.…

Inside the World’s Largest Motocross Race – The Mini O’s

We head to the world’s largest Motocross race, the Mini Olympics or the Mini O’s put on by Unlimited Sports at the legendary Gatorback Cycle MX Park in Gainesville, FL. Over 7,500 entries through 8 days of high level motocross…

Gas vs Electric – The Ultimate Motocross Showdown

We head to the 41st annual Dubya World Vet Championships from Glen Helen Raceway where we bring you the 25+ class that features the ultimate motocross showdown between gas and electric, it’s the the Yamaha YZF 450 four stroke of…

4.60 Bikes Return to Bradenton For Snowbird Outlaw Nationals

 Following a full season spent chasing records, championships, and big-money wins across the sport’s most competitive series, Pro Modified stars from the U.S., Canada, and beyond are once again heading to Bradenton Motorsports Park this week for the Snowbird Outlaw…

NHRA President Glen Cromwell’s Letter to the Fans

To Our Fans, We were thrilled you were part of this incredible 2025 NHRA season, which opened at Gainesville Raceway and led everyone on a spectacular ride that featured unforgettable moments across the country. With Mission Foods as a terrific…

Summit Motorsports Park Unveils Thrilling 2026 Season Schedule, Celebrating NHRA’s Historic 75th Anniversary

Summit Motorsports Park, widely known as “America’s Racetrack,” is ecstatic to announce its action-packed 2026 season schedule. The 2026 season will be a landmark year, as the park joins the motorsports community in celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the National…

Summit Motorsports Park Launches “Race For Hope” Charity: Accelerating Positive Change

Summit Motorsports Park, a cornerstone of American drag racing and motorsports, is proud to announce the official launch of its new charitable initiative: Race For Hope. This non-profit organization is dedicated to leveraging the vast energy, resources, and community spirit…

Austin Prock Departs John Force Racing

John Force Racing and Austin and Jimmy Prock have ended the racing partnership that produced NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Funny Car championships the past two seasons for the 24-time championship organization. “John Force Racing has been doing what…

Ricky Carmichael Inducted Into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame

Ricky Carmichael is considered The GOAT (Greatest of All-time) of Motocross and arguably the greatest all-around dirtbike athlete in the history of the sport. In his 12 years of professional racing in the Supercross (Stadium) and Motocross (Outdoor) Championships, he…

Richard Gadson Reacts to First NHRA Championship Win

In an unusual and unprecedented conclusion to the NHRA season, RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines rider Richard Gadson was crowned the 2025 Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion on Sunday after relentless rain showers forced officials to cancel all racing activity at the…

NHRA’s Controversial Ending to 2025 and What Fans Really Wanted

In this video we dive into NHRA’s controversial decision to cancel the most important race of the year, the championship-deciding NHRA Finals from Pomona, Ca. A rare Southern California November rain storm washed out the entire event and NHRA made…

Richard Gadson Wins NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship

After a tough back-and-forth battle with teammate Gaige Herrera, Richard Gadson emerged as the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion. After joining the Vance & Hines team at the start of 2024, Gadson enjoyed a breakthrough season…

Rain Forces Cancellation of NHRA Finals, Champions Crowned Based on Point Standings

NHRA officials have made the unfortunate decision on Sunday to cancel this weekend’s In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip due to persistent and adverse weather and unsafe track conditions. After an exhaustive effort from the NHRA Safety…

Sweet Home Sturgis – Lynyrd Skynyrd Returns Home to the Stage Built for Them

At the 1998 Sturgis Rally, after performing through a particularly nasty storm, Lynyrd Skynyrd’s tour manager told Sturgis Buffalo Chip owner Rod “Woody” Woodruff that the band had such a great time at the Chip that they would like to…

Toyota of Redlands Introduces 2026 Riders

Following the team’s most successful season to date, which produced a trio of postseason participants, Toyota Redlands BarX Yamaha is eager to announce its youth-driven rider lineup for the 2026 SuperMotocross (SMX) World Championship as it looks to take another…

Richard Gadson Honored with Big Brothers Big Sisters award

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Richard Gadson was honored by Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence with the organization’s Little Achievement Award, recognizing his professional accomplishments, leadership, and continued commitment to mentorship and giving back. Gadson was honored Tuesday night with…

NHRA Returns to Rockingham Dragway

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is headed to “The Rock.” NHRA and Rockingham Dragway have announced that the historic track will host a full NHRA national event for the first time in track history as part of NHRA’s…

How He Practically Stole This Z1 Drag Bike At Auction

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

Rare Munch Mammut 2000 His the Auction Block – Owner Explains

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