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Trac Dynamics Shop Tour

Join us for this tour of one of the top chassis and chassis component manufacturers in dragbike racing, Trac Dynamics in Valencia, Calif. Owner and former Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Dave Earll shows us his impeccably clean shop, shows how…

Kibblewhite Precision Machining Shop Tour

Join us for this tour of one of the world’s top valve and valve train component manufacturer, Kibblewhite Precision Machining in Pacifica, Calif. Owner William Kibblewhite shows his impressive collection of machines, gives us some company history and introduces us…

DENSO Sponsors Angie and Matt Smith for 2018 NHRA Season

DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier DENSO Corp., will serve as the primary sponsor for Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Angie Smith in the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. DENSO also will…

Monster Energy Supercross Oakland Post Race Press Conference

Enjoy the post race press conference from round No. 5 of Monster Energy Supercross from Oakland, Calif. Speaking are 450 podium finishers – 3) Blake Bagget 2) Ken Roczen and 1) Jason Anderson.

Samson Exhaust Teams Up With Nitro Harley Racer Dennis Fisher

Samson Exhaust is excited to announce its partnership with Championship Nitro Harley rider Dennis Fisher (“Dennis The Nitro Menace”) at select NHRA events and six AMRA events in 2018. The Samson Exhaust Top Fuel Harley makes its debut at Daytona…

Trim-Tex West Tour, Motorsports Team Talk

Join us for this tour of the West Coast headquarters of top vinyl drywall product and drywall accessory manufacturer Trim-Tex. Along with seeing some of the top-notch products the company has to offer we talk about the ultra-successful Trim-Tex Motorsports…

1973 Z1-900 and 1978 Z1-R Side-by-Side Comparison

Join us for the side-by-side comparison of two of the most classic, legendary motorcycles of all-time. Mecum Auction’s John Kraman helps us highlight the 1973 Z1-900 and 1978 Z1-R 1000

Dragbike Legend Nigel Patrick Interview

Join us for this interview of motorcycle drag racing legend Nigel Patrick. We talk about Patrick’s illustrious career, look at some classic photos and discuss Patrick being the first to create a cylinder head on the CNC machine.

Chad Reed Talks About Overcoming an Injury, His Fans and Supercross Streak

Cycledrag.com caught up with Supercross / Motocross standout Chad Reed to ask him about overcoming a painful injury, his fans and the opportunity to break the all-time Supercross start streak.

Meet the Dragbike Racers of Wild Horse Motorsports Park Plus Race Coverage

Cycledrag.com made an impromptu trip to beautiful Wild Horse Motorsports Park in Chandler, Ariz. to cover dragbike racing at a Summit points event. Seeing trailers and tire smoke from I-10 was just too much to resist. Enjoy getting to know…

Mecum Motorcycle Auction Behind the Scenes Tour – KZ, Z1, H2s and more!

Join expert analyst John Kraman and Cycledrag.com as they give you a behind the scenes look at some of the outstanding motorcycles at the Mecum Motorcycle Auction in Las Vegas, Nevada. Watch as a KZ 1300, an S2 350 triple…

Mecum Motorcycle Auction Bike Features – Z1, H1, Z1-R, KZ 1300 and more

Enjoy these classic motorcycle features from day No. 1 of the Mecum Motorcycle Auction from South Pointe Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Jan. 23-27. The incredibly knowledgeable John Kraman helps us take a close look at a Z1-B, H1,…

Top Fuel Motorcycle Racer Chris Matheson’s Runs 6.10 En Route to Victory

It was a fine balancing act for current 400 Thunder Top Bike Champion Chris Matheson at the Santo’s Summer Thunder event at Sydney Dragway. High temperatures made it difficult and uncomfortable for everyone, but in the end, the “Nitro Voodoo”…

Anaheim 2 Supercross Coverage

Enjoy some video coverage from Round No. 3 of Supercross from Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. Post Race Press Conference Justin Brayton Talks New Format A Walk Around the Pits Privateer Team Talks About Difficulties of Supercross

Web Camshafts Shop Tour

Check out this tour of one of the top camshaft manufacturers in the world, Web Cam in Riverside, Calif. Owner Laurie Dunlap shows us how the cams are made and gives us a look at her amazing racing photo collection.…

Kawasaki Headquarters Museum Tour

Join us for this amazing tour of Kawasaki’s headquarters in Foothill Ranch, Calif. We take a close look at the new Z900RS and compare it to the legendary 1973 Z900. We also look at some classic two-strokes, dirtbikes and more.…

Wossner Pistons Tour with John Noonan

Join us for this behind-the-scenes look at Wossner Pistons in Huntington Beach, Calif. Wossner’s John Noonan shows us all of his great products and makes a special promise to Pro Street racers at the end.

NHRA Headquarters Tour

Join us for this behind-the-scenes tour of the NHRA headquarters from beautiful Glendora, Calif.

Englishtown to Cease Drag Racing Operations, NHRA Reacts

Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, the Napp family owned and operated business announced today a reorganization of the company’s business operations. To achieve this goal, Raceway Park will no longer conduct quarter mile or eighth mile drag racing events effective…

Will it be the Year of the Supercharger in Top Fuel Harley?

Racers and fans are poised for what could be a ground-breaking, revolutionary season for the always-popular Top Fuel Harley category. The biggest question is – will this season bring the first Nitro Harley five-second run? One of the most significant…

Vance & Hines Announces Top Fuel Harley Team, Doug Vancil Returns

Vance & Hines is proud to announce a return to Top Fuel racing with rider Doug Vancil and tuner Mike Romine to compete in the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley category of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing…

Top Fuel Motorcycle Racer Chris Matheson On The Right Path For Santo’s Summer Thunder Success

Two weeks ago at Willowbank’s New Years Thunder event Australian Top Bike champion Chris Matheson saw significant improvements in the performance of his Nitro Voodoo V2 Top Fuel Motorcycle.   Matheson had the opportunity to match-race in a nitro dual…

APE Race Parts Tour

Join us for a tour of the legendary APE Race Parts in Rosamond, Calif. We tour the facility and get to bench race with man himself “A.P.E.” Jay Eshbach.

Bench Racing With Pro Stock Motorcycle Competitor Fred Camarena

Join us for this in-depth interview with longtime NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Fred Camarena and his crew chief Warren Myers from their shop in Norco, Calif. Camarena shows us his new motorcycle, voted best engineered by the NHRA, talks…

Dragbike Legend Steve Rice Interview

Join us for this sit-down interview with Funny Bike legend Steve Rice from his garage in Costa Mesa, Calif. Rice shares some great stories, talks about factory involvement in motorcycle drag racing and reveals what is next for him.

CP-Carrillo Facility Tour

Join us for this in-depth tour of CP-Carrillo in Irvine, Calif. The man himself, CP President Peter “Snake” Calvert shows us all three of his buildings and the amazing, cutting-edge technology that helps make CP-Carrillo an industry leader.

2018 Kawasaki Z900RS

Enjoy a close look at the brand new, retro Kawasaki Z900RS created in the image of the iconic 1973 Kawasaki Z900.

Marvin Musquin Reacts to Winning A1, Post-Race Press Conference

KTMs Marvin Musquin reacts to winning the 2018 Supercross opener in Anaheim, Calif. Post-race press confernce featuring the top three finishers from the 250 and 450 class.

Anaheim 1 Supercross Pre-Race Coverage

More than 500 loads of prime dirt have once again converted Angel Stadium into the annual kick-off extravaganza for the popular Supercross series. Enjoy some coverage and bits from the pits from Anaheim. Pre Race Press Conference

NHRA Senior Writer Kevin McKenna Picks L.E. Tonglet to Win 2018 PSM Title, Talks Harleys

National Dragster Senior Editor Kevin McKenna is about as knowledgeable as it gets when it comes to the NHRA series. Cycledrag.com recently sat down with the talented, veteran journalist to talk Pro Stock Motorcycles and Nitro Harleys. McKenna explains why…

Successful Comeback Season for Del Flores and his CP-Carrillo-Backed Real Street Hayabusa

2017 was a great comeback season for longtime motorcycle drag racer Del Flores of New Jersey. After a hiatus as a competitor, Flores, along with crew chief Phil Davis, unleased a CP-Carrillo Real Street Suzuki program in the IDBL. The…

Side-by-Side Five! Dave Vantine and Larry McBride

Top Fuel Motorcycle racers Dave Vantine and Larry “Spiderman” McBride made history in 2014 when they became the first duo to record a side-by-side five. Here they do in for a third time in October of 2017.  5.93 to 5.79!

Classic Kawasaki H-2 750 Triple Race

A loyal group of two-stroke enthusiasts have kept the sweet sound of Kawasaki H-2 triples and other chainsaw-sounding machines alive in ManCup’s Super Eliminator class. Watch as two legendary triples battle it out. One of the men responsible for bringing…

Classic Dragbike Poster and Handout Collection Tour

Enjoy this video which showcases a collection of dragbike racing handouts, posters and diecast models from throughout the years. There are many legendary racers highlighted here including Elmer Trett, Dave Schultz and John Myers.

World’s Quickest Nitrous Suzuki GS Street Bike

2017 was a banner year for the popular, nitrous Suzuki GS Pro Street Bike of Brad Mummert. With Richard Gadson in the saddle the duo ripped off an unbeleievable 6.65 in testing at Maryland International Raceway in October. We have…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Top Fuel Motorcycle Start-Up Video

Enjoy the sights and sounds as Larry “Spiderman” McBride and team bring 1,500 horsepower to life in this Top Fuel Motorcycle start-up video.

Trim-Tex’s Joe Koenig Talks About His Team of Sponsored Racers

In this interview Trim-Tex Drywall Products CEO Joe Koenig talks about the relationship his business has with sponsored racers Larry “Spiderman” McBride, Trent Hindman and Ian King. Koenig also talks about how the challenges of racing are very similar to…

Another Chapter in the Turbo vs. Nitrous Rivalry – Nitrous Teams Weigh-in on PDRA Rule Change

It’s time to write another chapter in dragbike racing’s longstanding, contentious turbo vs. nitrous rivalry. This time the battleground is the PDRA (Professional Drag Racing Association). For the 2018 season PDRA announced a major change to its Pro Extreme Motorcycle…

Video Coverage from The 30th Annual PRI Show

Enjoy some great motorcycle coverage from the 2017 Performance Racing Industry Trade Show from Indianapolis, Ind.  Check the Cycledrag.com Facebook page daily for more videos still to come. Featured Videos – PDRA Makes a Huge Announcement About the Pro Extreme…

Ray Price Harley-Davidson and Triumph Dealership Has a New Owner

The family of hall-of-fame motorcycle racing legend Ray Price has announced its decision to sell Ray Price Harley-Davidson/Triumph to John Morotti, an experienced businessman from Arizona who owns and operates three motorcycle dealerships in that state. “The Price family has…

Rob Muzzy Recalls Greatest Motorcycle Drag Racing Memories

Rob Muzzy of Muzzy Performance is one of the most accomplished engine builders and tuners in motorcycle racing history. The two-wheel icon with the signature carny mustache has amassed a staggering total of 21 AMA National Championships. Along with drag…

Projack Bike Lift from Hawaya Racing

Hawaya Racing Products recently contacted Projack about building a totally new type of bike lift. After several months of design and testing, here is the result. The perfect bike lift. The Projack bike lift is a work of art. We…

Timblin Chassis Describes the Framework for Motorcycle Drag Racing Success

Walt Timblin describes the art of building a motorcycle drag racing chassis as a “moving target.” He has operated Timblin Chassis since 1994 and has produced hundreds of high-quality racing frames. Timblin says it’s rare for two chassis to be…

Celebrating and Reflecting on 30-Plus Exciting Seasons of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Racing

When Pro Stock Motorcycle officially became a professional category in the National Hot Rod Association, Ronald Regan was President, a Ford Mustang could be purchased for less than $10,000 and Lethal Weapon, the original, was one of the most popular…

30 Quickest Motorcycle Drag Racers in the World

Here is the updated list of the 30 quickest dragbike racers of all-time. Congratulations to all the outstanding riders on this list.  1. Larry McBride,USA, 5.611, Man Cup, SGMP, 11/19/17 2. Peter Svensson, SWE, 5.709, UEM,Tierp Arena, 08/24/12 3. David…

Trim-Tex Racing Survives and Wins the 25 hours of Thunderhill

It was a victory a year in the making.   After a third place finish last season in one of the world’s most demanding sports car endurance races, the NASA 25 Hours of Thunderhill from Willows, Calif., Team Trim-Tex never…

Mike Dunn Named IHRA Senior Consultant

IRG Sports + Entertainment (IRGSE), a leading promoter of sports and live entertainment experiences, announced today that Mike Dunn has been named senior consultant for the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA). One of the most accomplished figures in drag racing,…

Travis Davis Dedicates PDRA Championship to his Late Mother

Last season, when veteran dragbike racer Travis Davis of Douglas, Ga. dreamed of adding a PDRA Pro Extreme Motorcycle championship to his resume, he knew he would have a mountain of adversity to climb. The class has been growing increasingly…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Shatters World Records, Wins 18th Championship

After nearly four decades of fearless, record-setting motorcycle drag racing, Larry “Spiderman” McBride put in the performance of his career, shattering world records with a 5.61 elapsed-time and 258 mph speed at the ManCup Finals, Nov. 17-19, from South Georgia…

“Rookie to Champ” In Less Than A Year! – Dennis Fisher Recaps his Memorable Nitro Harley Season

So You Want To Ride Top Fuel/Nitro Funny Bike?   Talk about a wild year!  A couple of years ago I wrote an article about my experience riding a Pro Fuel Nitro Harley.  For those of you that recall that…

Andrew Hines Wins Season Finale

Andrew Hines won the Pro Stock Motorcycle portion of the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona to continue his streak of 14 consecutive seasons with at least one victory. He defeated teammate and newly crowned 2017…

Locked in Tight Points Battle, Larry “Spiderman” McBride in Search of Championship at ManCup Season Finale

After more than four decades in the sport of dragbike racing and 17 championship titles won, one may question if Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride has the same zeal and enthusiasm he did as a younger man. The…

Chip Ellis Qualifies No. 1 on Friday on Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson

In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Chip Ellis rode to a 6.805 pass at 196.53 to lead the field. Ellis was quickest in both of the qualifying sessions at Pomona history during qualifying at the 53rd annual Auto Club NHRA Finals. Ellis…

Dale Hamilton Dominates the Rock’s IDBL World Finals

Fog Forces Four to Split the Big Money; Litten, Teasley Among Other Winners Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood called the IDBL World Finals, Nov. 3-5, the best all-motorcycle race the Rock has seen in more than 15 years. Hundreds of…

Conditions Perfect for IDBL World Finals

With picture-perfect conditions forecasted throughout the weekend, it’s the perfect opportunity to get those drag bikes cranked up one last time this season at the International Drag Bike League (IDBL) World Finals on Nov. 3-5 at Rockingham (N.C.) Dragway.  …

Eddie Krawiec Wins Vegas on his Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson

In Pro Stock Motorcycle t the 17th annual NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Oct. 29 category points leader Krawiec rode his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to a 6.924 at 193.16 defeating Hector…

MPS $10,000 Bracket Race to be part of IDBL World Finals Weekend

Calling All Drag Bike Racers: Don’t miss the opportunity to compete in the richest race of the year with the biggest purse of the year, the $10,000-to-win MPS High-Stakes Bracket Race, at the International Drag Bike League (IDBL) World Finals…

Records and Personal Bests Expected to Fall as Pro Street Racers Gather for Exciting Weekend at IDBL World Finals at the Rock

How quick will the popular Orient Express Pro Street Bikes go in the cool November air at the IDBL World Finals, Nov. 3-5? Several racers expect to leave this event with a new personal best and a new ranking on…

IDBL Tournament of Champions Standings Heading Into World Finals, Nov. 3-5 at Rockingham Dragway

IDBL Tournament of Champions!   On Sunday November 5th at Rockingham Dragway we will hold our Tournament of Champions to crown Pro ET and Street ET season champs. To qualify you must have won a Pro ET or Street ET…

Record-Breaking IDBL Fall Nationals Moves to World Finals, Nov. 3-5 at the Rock

Overcast conditions helped produce record-setting runs at the International Drag Bike League (IBDL) DME Fall Nationals held at Maryland International Raceway last weekend. However, those conditions also produced rain late Sunday, meaning eliminations in four divisions – the Orient Express $10,000-to…

IDBL Fall Nationals Moves to World Finals, Nov. 3-5 at the Rock

If racers and fans of Maryland International Raceway have learned one thing it’s never trust the forecast. In the week leading up to the IDBL DME Fall Nationals presented by All-State the weatherman showed little hope of getting any racing…

Rickey Gadson Impressive in NHDRO Debut, Looking Forward to IDBL Race Oct. 6-8 at MDIR

Motorcycle drag racing veteran Rickey Gadson enjoyed a successful NHDRO debut at the DME / Pro Stock Inc. World Finals from Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Ind. Sept 29 – Oct. 1. Gadson, an accomplished pro racer, threw his Kawasaki…

IDBL Fall Nationals Motorcycle Poised to be a Record-Breaker this Weekend at Maryland International Raceway

Calling all racers and fans of incredibly fast, high performance motorcycles, do not miss what is likely to be a record-breaking event, The IDBL DME Fall Nationals, this weekend, Oct. 6-8 at Maryland International Raceway.  A great weekend forecast in…

IDBL Bike Fest Sets Up Huge Nitro Harley and Pro Fuel Dragbike Race, Oct. 6-8 at Maryland International Raceway

Who will be the IDBL’s first Trim-Tex Nitro Harley champion?  We will find out in the cool autumn air, Oct. 6-8, at Maryland International Raceway at the popular DME Fall Nationals. This epic and thrilling race is one not to be…

Chip Ellis to Enter $10K IDBL Pro Street Battle Royale, Oct. 6-8 at Maryland International Raceway

Many of the top motorcycle drag racers in the world assemble at Maryland International Raceway in the Fall for the grand, $10,000-to win Orient Express Pro Street Battle Royale. For this year’s fifth annual race, Oct. 6-8, successful team owner…

Eddie Krawiec Striving for Countdown Perfection and Another Vance & Hines Harley V-Rod NHRA Title

Eddie Krawiec’s start to the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship has been nothing short of perfect. He has won the first two Pro Stock Motorcycle events, firmly putting the three-time world champion in the driver’s seat heading to…

NHRA Countdown Playoffs Change for 2018

The complexion of the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship will take a new form as four of the national events will change dates for the upcoming season.   The Dodge NHRA Nationals will kick…

A Big Weeknd for Rockingham Dragway Builds Excitement for IDBL World Finals, Nov. 3-5

In the wake of last weekend’s ManCup Fall Nationals at Rockingham Dragway, track owner Steve Earwood admitted that he was both amused and confused by suggestions that his track “was back” after Niki “Niki Zak” Zakrzewski, Rodney Williford and Larry…

Larry “Spiderman” Runs Career Best 255 MPH Speed and Wins Rockingham

There is a new speed king in motorcycle drag racing. Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride knew his Trim-Tex-backed team needed to be on its game heading into Rockingham Dragway, Sept. 23-24, to defend a slim five-point lead over veteran Sam Wills in the ManCup…

Eddie Krawiec Wins Reading

Krawiec rode to the Pro Stock Motorcycle victory with a 6.852 at 196.70 on his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to better LE Tonglet on his Nitro Fish Racing Suzuki in the finals, Sunday at the 33rd annual Dodge…

Scotty Pollacheck Snags First Career No. 1 Qualifying Effort in Reading

Scotty Pollacheck moved atop the Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying order with a 6.822 at 196.76 on his Suzuki Extended Protection Suzuki in the final qualifying session on Saturday at the 33rd annual Dodge NHRA Nationals in front of a sellout…

Lucas Oil Racing TV Pro Hector Arana Jr. to Start Reading Race from No. 3 position

Hector Arana Jr. further solidified his place among the top riders in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class Saturday by locking down the No. 3 position in the elimination field of the 33rd annual Dodge NHRA Nationals.   After leading opening…

Hector Arana Jr. Secures Provisional Pro Stock Motorcycle Pole in Reading

There was no chance of running the first 200-mph Pro Stock Motorcycle pass Friday at the 33rd annual Dodge NHRA Nationals, so Lucas Oil Racing TV pro Hector Arana Jr. did the next best thing by claiming the provisional pole…

Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer L.E. Tonglet Believes He Can Recreate Regular Season Success at Dodge Nationals

A class-best five wins during the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series regular season showed the type of performance Pro Stock Motorcycle’s LE Tonglet is capable of this year. It’s also why Tonglet won’t let a slow start to the…

Top Fuel Motorcycle Racer Ian King Anticipating Rockingham

Following the huge disappointment of the rained out Memphis TN event the Gulf Oil Drag Racing team made the long trip to the inaugural Galot Motorsports Park event in North Carolina with hopes for better luck than the season had…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Rides Slim Point Lead Into Penultimate ManCup Dragbike Race

With just two races to go in the ManCup dragbike series, Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride enters this weekend’s race at Rockingham Dragway, Sept. 23-24, locked in a tight championship battle with veteran Sam Wills.  A mere five…

Eddie Krawiec Wins Pro Stock Motorcycle in Charlotte

Eddie Krawiec took home the Pro Stock Motorcycle victory with a 6.850 at 196.87 on his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to take down his teammate Andrew Hines in the final round. Krawiec took over the points lead as…

Andrew Hines Takes Pro Stock Motorcycle Pole in Charlotte

Andrew Hines finished atop the Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying order with a 6.825 at 196.50 on his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson in his first pass on Friday. He locked down his 39th career No. 1 qualifier and first…

Lucas Oil Racing TV Rider Hector Arana Jr. Beginning ‘Best Chance Ever’ at NHRA Title

Lucas Oil Racing TV pro Hector Arana Jr. has piloted great motorcycles in the past, finishing second-through-fifth in the final world rankings in five of his six pro campaigns, but he says he’s never started the Countdown to the Championship…

Angelle Sampey and Cory Reed to Step Back and Invest in Team’s Future, Return to Competition in Las Vegas

Team Liberty Racing’s Cory Reed and Angelle Sampey announced today that they will be taking time off the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing circuit to focus on their engine program and will return to Pro Stock Motorcycle competition at the…

Larry McBride and Dave Vantine Reflect on Record-Breaking Weekend in the IDBL, Eye World Records Oct. 6-8

The excitement continues to build for the upcoming IDBL DME Fall Nationals from Maryland International Raceway, Oct. 6-8, where world records could fall.  Top Fuel Motorcycle fans were treated to a show for the ages at the IDBL Bike Fest…

NHRA Mickey Thompson Top Fuel Harley Series Expands to 10 Events in 2018

NHRA officials announced today that the popular Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series category will expand and compete at 10 events on the 2018 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The first race of the season…

Eddie Krawiec Refelcts on Pro Stock Motorcycle U.S. Nationals Victory

Eddie Krawiec rode to the Pro Stock Motorcycle win with his 6.858 pass at 196.90 on his Screamin’ Eagle / Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to defeat Hector Arana Jr. and his Lucas Oil Buell’s 6.886 pass at 195.48 at the…

Eddie Krawiec Takes U.S. Nationals Pole into Race Day

Eddie Krawiec secured his third Pro Stock Motorcycle No. 1 qualifier of the season, 36th of his career and second at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals with his 6.822 pass at 196.62 on his Screamin’ Eagle / Vance & Hines…

Eddie Krawiec Grabs Top Spot in Pro Stock Motorcycle at U.S. Nationals Day No. 2

Eddie Krawiec raced to the top of the Pro Stock Motorcycle category with a 6.822 pass at 196.62 on his Screamin’ Eagle / Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson during his third qualifying run to bump teammate Andrew Hines to the second…

Andrew Hines Tops Day No.1 of U.S. Nationals Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying

Defending event winner Andrew Hines is at the top of the Pro Stock Motorcycle order with a 6.825 pass a 194.74 on his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson on Friday of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, the world’s biggest…

IDBL to Host Grayson Motorsports “Racing for Ribbons” Breast Cancer Fundraiser, Oct. 6-8 at MDIR

In honor of October’s breast cancer awareness month, the IDBL (International Drag Bike League) is proud to announce the creation of the Grayson Motorsports “Racing for Ribbons” fundraiser to be held at the DME Fall Nationals Oct. 6-8 at Maryland…

Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer Andrew Hines Understands How Special Indy Is

Andrew Hines remembers begging his father, Byron, to take him to the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals for as long as he can remember. Nearly three decades later, the five-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion gets just as excited for the…

Lucas Oil Racing TV’s Hector Arana Jr.  Hopes to Heal Wounds in ‘Hometown’ of Indy

During last year’s installment of the biggest drag racing event in the world, Arana piloted his Lucas Oil Racing TV Buell to the final round, but he came up just short of capturing his second “Wally” trophy in Indy. Although…

Brock Davidson Recovers Stolen Truck and Trailer, Now Searches For Motorcycles and Equipment, Please Share

Longtime motorcycle drag racer and owner of Brock’s Performance, Brock Davidson faced what every racer and shop owner fears.  After returning from his trip to Sturgis, S.D., Davidson’s rig, filled with motorcycles and equipment was stolen from his Dayton, Ohio based…

Dragbike Community Asking for Prayers for Injured Nitro Harley Racer Dean Comunal – Update

Update – Thursday 8:00 PM – Dean Comunal’s girlfriend Susan Adina writes, “Dean is out of surgery and resting comfortably. The dcotors finally felt comfortable with the healing progress of the organs and damage they were so closely monitoring, to…

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Defending Champion Jerry Savoie Wins Brainered

Jerry Savoie, the Pro Stock Motorcycle reigning world champion, defeated teammate and points leader LE Tonglet in the finals at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainered International Raceway.   Savoie, the Pro Stock Motorcycle reigning world champion, defeated teammate…

Gigantic IDBL Pro Mod Championship Race Moves to Rockingham World Finals, Nov. 3-5

The inaugural IDBL Pro Mod championship chase just got even bigger. After a competitive and successful IDBL debut at the WPGC Bike Fest at Maryland International Raceway, July 28-30, the championship chase moves to the crisp November air of Rockingham Dragway…

IDBL “Paint The 1/4 Pink” Means Green for Cancer Patients

In its fifth year, the International Drag Bike League’s “Paint the 1/4 Pink” program raised over $7,000 to support those who have suffered from cancer.   “Paint the 1/4 Pink” was part of the IDBL’s Bike Fest on July 28-30.…

IDBL WPGC Bike Fest Pro Eliminations Video Broadcast

Below you can relive the record-setting IDBL WPGC Bike Fest from Maryland International Raceway, July 28-30. The outstanding coverage from MotormaniaTV features Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine’s world record-run in Pingel and APE Top Fuel, along with exciting action from…

IDBL WPGC Bike Fest Shatters Records, Quickest Side-by-Side Run in Dragbike History Recorded

The International Drag Bike League’s premier event, the WPGC Bike Fest lived up to its year-long hype with multiple record-setting performances. Thousands of racers, riders and fans packed Maryland International Raceway to produce one of the biggest motorcycle drag races…

Matheson Wrestles Croc at Hidden Valley and Sets New Top Fuel Motorcycle Track Record

Multiple Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion, Chris Matheson has taken home a much sort after Crocodile Skull Trophy and a Thunder 400 Christmas Tree, after the Nitro Voodoo Team efforts at Darwin’s Hidden Valley “Nitro Up North” meeting last weekend…

Larry McBride and Dave Vantine Make Motorsports History With Quickest Side-by-Side Dragbike run

July 29th, 2017 will serve as a footnote in the history of motorcycle racing. At the IDBL WPGC Bike Fest from Maryland International Raceway, Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine re-wrote the record book with the quickest…

Maryland Dragbike Fest Aiming to Break Records and Raise Money for Breast Cancer

The International Drag Bike League (IDBL) invades Maryland International Raceway this weekend, July 28-30, hoping to smash records and raise money for those suffering from breast cancer.  With world-famous bike builder Paul Teutul Sr. from television’s Orange County Choppers (OCC)…

Everything You Need to Know About the Gigantic, Can’t-Miss IDBL WPCG Bike Fest, July 28-30 at MDIR

We are quickly approaching what has become one of the largest motorcycle races and festivals of the year – the much, anticipated IDBL WPGC Bike Fest from Maryland International Raceway (MDIR), July 28-30.  This page is designed to provide you…