Cycledrag.com is saddened to report the sudden passing of nitrous HAYABUSA drag bike racer and all around great guy, Shawn Welch, who rode the popular “F-Bomb” no wheelie bar drag bike. As a tribute we will take you back to…
Amazing Drag Bikes Of England, Rocket, Top Fuel, Turbo Busa and More!
Enjoy this thrilling look at world record motorcycle drag racing from the FIM Euro Finals at England’s Santa Pod Raceway where fearless rocket powered, jet motorcycle drag racer Eric Teboul stuns the world, Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle racer Filippos Papafilippou…
The Top Five Cycledrag YouTube Channel Videos
Settle in and enjoy Cycledrag’s Top 5 Motorcycle drag racing videos of all time featuring world record Top Fuel Nitro Drag Bikes, Turbo HAYABUSA top speed street tire drag racing machines, the incredible Kawasaki H2 Supercharged bike, a supercharged Nitro…
Jerry Savoie Pro Stock Motorcycle Shop Tour by Crew Chief Tim Kulungian
Enjoy this inside look at Jerry Savoie’s NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racing shop by skilled crew chief and drag bike tuning veteran Tim Kulungian. From the dyno room, to the shop, to the Pro Stock Motorcycle chassis, engine and…
The Race To The First Nitro Harley Five, Gunslinger Career Best
Enjoy this Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle Harley and Import thrill ride as a pair of Supercharged Nitro Harleys go for the first Harley Davidson (push rod, 45 degree) five second pass. Watch as Top Fuel Motorcycle world record holder Larry…
Harley Drag Bike Races in Rockingham Get New Dates
Spring Race Moves to summer, McClure Memorial to Nov. 13-15 in Wake of Pandemic Scrambling to adjust a 2020 racing schedule thrown into disarray by the coronavirus pandemic, Rockingham Dragway on Tuesday announced new dates for two of the sport’s…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Reveals What He Has Been Doing During Covid 19 Shutdown
62-year-old, 20-time Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride has been through many hardships throughout his long and storied career. There was the time he nearly lost his life in a high speed, top end crash in Gainesville, Fla. in…
Full Event – Top 4.60 Drag Bike Racers Battle In Thrilling Darlington Showdown
Settle in for full event coverage of one of the most entertaining and competitive 4.60 drag bike races from the Man Cup Motorcycle Drag Racing Series from IHRA’s legendary Darlington Dragway as Classic Suzuki GS and Kawasaki KZ drag bikes…
CP-Carrillo Introduces High Performance Engine Bearing Line for Powersports, KING Bearings
CP-Carrillo is proud to announce the release KING Bearings for powersport applications. PRODUCT DETAILS Following in-depth research on performance powersport needs, CP-Carrillo is proud to introduce King Bearings first high performance powersports engine bearing line. King powersports line of bearings…
2020 ZX10R vs. GSXR 1000 – Previewing Gadson vs. Moore
Enjoy this in-depth feature and your chance to vote on who will win this 2020 street tire motorcycle drag race grudge match – Rickey Gadson on the 2020 Kawasaki ZX10R vs. Chris Moore on the 2020 Suzuki GSXR 1000! We…
Social Distancing and Motorcycle Riding
In this video we will explore how the Corona virus / Covid 19 shutdown and social distancing guidelines could be the opportunity of a life time for long distance motorcycle riders and around town street bike racers. We will see…
Debating EFI vs. Carburetors for Motorcycle Drag Racing
Most of the motorcycle world has embraced EFI but for the motorcycle drag racing application the Carburetors vs. Electronic Fuel Injection debate is an interesting and controversial one for turbo, nitrous and naturally aspirated drag bikes. We ask three drag…
NHRA Releases Revised Top Fuel Harley Schedule
After announcing a revised national event schedule last week, NHRA officials announced today the schedule for the Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Series. The revised schedule will consist of 10 total events for Top Fuel Harley (the category…
XDA Opener, PFR Spring Nationals April 24-26 Cancelled
The XDA is ready for the 2020 racing season to start, but unfortunately, we must cancel the Platinum Fleet Repair Spring Nationals at Maryland International Raceway on April 24-26th. This event will not be rescheduled. This action has been taken…
Matt and Angie Smith Interview On Covid-19 Race Shutdown
The Covid 19 / Corona virus shutdown has affected millions, including professional race teams like the husband and wife NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle team of Matt and Angie Smith. In this video we catch up with the NHRA Pro Stock…
Supercharged vs. Naturally Aspirated Nitro Harleys
Top Fuel Harley Davidson drag racing fans enjoy this in-depth look at the incredible potential of a supercharged Nitro Harley and the gripping race to the first five-second Top Fuel Harley pass and why the majority of teams are sticking…
NHRA Extends Shutdown to June 5th, Updates Schedule
In consideration of the COVID-19 global pandemic, NHRA officials announced today revisions to the 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The series is tentatively planned to resume June 5-7 with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.…
XDA Hoping to Hold Opener, PFR Spring Nationals, April 24-26 as Planned
The XDA kicks off the season at Maryland International Raceway located in Mechanicsville, Maryland with the 26th annual PFR Spring Nationals and Awards Ceremony on April 24-26, 2020! The XDA will provide it’s next Covid-19 update on Monday March 30th…
A Race Concept That Could Forever Change Pro Street Motorcycle
Settle in for a look at the most impressive turbo HAYABUSA top speed, acceleration, wheelie monster drag race motorcycles, along with incredible turbo Kawasaki ZX12r, CBR1000rr, stretched GSXR 1000 and more from all around the world. In this video we…
How Close Are We To The First Turbo Five Second Motorcycle Run?
One of the last great milestones in motorcycle drag racing is the race to get into the five second zone, which is hotly contested amongst the many turbo charged Suzuki HAYABUSA, Suzuki GS, Kawasaki KZ, Kawasaki ZX-11 and more. Only…
How Drag Racing Saved Their Lives – The Gadsons
Enjoy the touching story of how Motorcycle drag racing legend Rickey Gadson groomed his nephew Richard Gadson to become one of the top grudge / drag bike racers in the world following the untimely death of Rickey’s brother and Richard’s…
Destructive Problem Facing Top Fuel Motorcycle Racers and How They Aim to Fix It
In Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle world record drag racing teams are bound to hurt parts and damage engines in pursuit of top speed and low elapsed time in the world of high performance drag racing. In this video 20-time champion…
Get To Know Spevco / Samson Nitro Harley Champion Tii Tharpe
Enjoy this up close look at the hottest Nitro Harley drag bike racer in the class, two time, defending NHRA Top Fuel Harley champion Tii Tharpe of Team Samson and Spevco. In this video we will see Tharpe in action…
CP-Carrillo Factory Tour With Larry “Spiderman” McBride
Join us in Irvine, Ca. for a behind the scenes shop tour of CP-Carrillo, to manufacturer of pistons and connecting rods. Along with Top Fuel Motorcycle world record holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Web Camshaft’s Laurie Dunlap we look at…
Five Tips To Avoid Motorcycle Accidents
This motorcycle safety tip video is all about learning from one another and keeping one another safe on a street bike out on the dangerous highway. In this video we offer our top five tips for staying safe on a…
PDRA Postpones Season-Opening East Coast Nationals in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) has decided to postpone the series’ season-opening East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech at GALOT Motorsports Park in Benson, N.C, series officials announced today. Originally scheduled for April…
Drag Racing in The Mall!
When a trip to the mall was unavoidable before the Corona virus in the USA 2020 and social distancing closed it down, we could not resist getting out the hand sanitizer and having a quick grudge style, best 2 out…
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!…
NHRA Suspends Season At Least 30 Days
At this time, NHRA is suspending all NHRA drag racing for 30 days in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This suspension includes events at all NHRA-owned tracks and any NHRA-sanctioned events such as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series…
Revamped! Secrets Revealed of How Steve Huff is Planning to Run 1st 200 MPH Electric Dragster Pass
Join us for this in-depth interview from AEM in Hawthorne, Ca. as motorsports veteran Steve Huff reveals what’s new on his electric dragster and why he feels it will lead him to the first 200 mph electric dragster run. There…
Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer Marc Ingwersen Debuting New Sponsor For 2020 Season
The NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle season opener may have been postponed but for rider Marc Ingwersen the exitement is still off the charts. Along with his JMI Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle team, the squad will introduce FMT, Inc. and their…
AMRA Opener In Orlando Remains On Following Gatornationals Postponement
As of Thursday evening the AMRA is on! Midday Thursday the NHRA announced the postponement of one of its biggest events, The Gatornationals from Gainesville Raceway, after days of standing firm that the race would go on as planned with…
Corona Concerns Postpones NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle and Other Classes at Gatornationals
In consideration of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of the Florida governor, NHRA officials are postponing a portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The sportsman categories contested on Thursday will complete competition this…
Andrew Hines Begins Quest For Pro Stock Motorcycle Title No. 7
Andrew Hines put together one of the most impressive seasons in Pro Stock Motorcycle history last season, and certainly enjoyed the best year in his remarkable career. In a year where nearly everything went right, Hines won half the races…
NHRA Introduces Wi-Fi For All at Gatornationals
After a successful trial at the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona this year, the NHRA Wi-Fi For All Zone will be featured at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla., March 12-15. This is the next step in a…
Top Fuel 4 Cylinder to Return to NHRA? Larry McBride and Dave Vantine in Talks to Run Atlanta and Virginia
2020 is poised to be a monumental year in the annals of Top Fuel Motorcycle. It’s a reunion that has been long overdue and asked for many times by fans of the world’s quickest and fastest motorcycles. Cycledrag.com is proud…
Chip Ellis to Return to NHRA on a Matt Smith Buell at Gators
Motorcycle drag racing veteran and seven-time NHRA winner Chip Ellis will make his return to the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class on a EBR Buell owned by Matt Smith at the season-opening Gatornationals, Mar. 14-17 from Gainesville, Fla. Three-time series…
Pro Stock Motorcycle Set For Season Debut at NHRA Gatornationals
History and a chance for glory at one of the most historic tracks on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit is on the line at the 51st annual AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 12-15 at Gainesville Raceway.…
Three NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Riders to Watch In 2020
The NHRA’s 2019 Pro Stock Motorcycle (PSM) season didn’t disappoint as the competition was fierce. In 2020, fans of the sport should be excited since this season could be the most competitive yet. Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson rider,…
Air Dates and Times for Man Cup Finals on MAVTV!
Make sure to tune in or set the DVR as motorcycle drag racing gets exposure on national television on MAVTV Motorsports Network as part of the popular “On The Edge” series. A total of three 30-minute shows were produced from…
Vreeland Back on Thornley’s Nitro Harley Hunting Arizona Win
As newest Top Fuel Harley Licensee Janette Thornley learns from teammate and mentor Rich Vreeland, Thornley takes her Dream Chaser Racin’ Top Fuel Harley team to Wild Horse Pass Motorsports Park to compete in this weekend’s NHRA Arizona Nationals. …
Former PSM Racer Antron Brown Primed and Ready For Arizona
Last season wasn’t up to the usual impressive standards from Antron Brown, but you won’t find an ounce of discouragement from the three-time NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champ. Coming off his first winless season of his career…
Janette Thornley’s Plan To Be The First Woman in The NHRA M/T Top Fuel Harley Series
There has never been a woman in the high speed, daunting NHRA Mickey Thompson Top Fuel Nitro Harley class. Meet the bold and fearless female Harley Davidson motorcycle drag racer Janette Thornley, who after eight years of nitromethane Pro Fuel…
How Tyler Cammock’s Consistency Led to Second XDA Vance & Hines 4.60 Championship
In 2019 the XDA Vance & Hines 4.60 Index class continued to prove that the competition is some of the most fierce in the sport of motorcycle drag racing. The level of competition in this class makes for an extremely…
NHRA and Motorcycle Legend Terry Vance Announce NHRA Launch Program
The National Hot Rod Association along with Pro Stock Motorcycle legend Terry Vance and the Vance Family Foundation are happy to announce the official start of NHRA Launch Motorsports Careers, NHRA’s motorsports career portal. NHRA Launch Motorsports Careers will…
Top Fuel Harley Racer Randal Andras Wins NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals
Top Fuel Harley standout racer Randal Andras picked up where he left off in 2019. Andras, of Jay Turner Racing and winner of the 2019 season-ending U.S. Nationals from Indianapolis, Ind. Labor Day weekend twisted his throttle to a wild…
Fresh New Season of NHRA Top Fuel Harley Kicks Off In Pomona
Snow may be falling in the Northeast but it’s time to kick off a fresh new season of NHRA Top Fuel Harley racing in beautiful, sunny, warm Southern California. There’s something magical, charming and romantic about the inaugural start to…
Rich Vreeland to Enter Pomona, Janette Thornley to Continue Developmental Program
Newest Top Fuel Harley Licensee and Team Owner Janette Thornley will sit on the sidelines cheering on teammate Rich Vreeland during this weekend’s 60th annual Winternationals. As rider Janette Thornley continues her Top Fuel Harley developmental program, she will…
Top Fuel Harley Great Doug Vancil Will Not Return in 2020
A Nitro Harley legend is hanging up the leathers. At least for the 2020 season anyhow. After finishing second in points in the NHRA Mickey Thompson Top Fuel Harley category for the past two seasons, multi-time champ Doug Vancil says…
More Than $160,000 Posted in 2020 XDA Drag Bike Racing Contingency Program
The XDA would like to thank Bates Leathers, Brock’s Performance, Cycle Concepts, DME Racing, MTC Engineering, Penske Racing Shocks, Vance & Hines, Voodoo Custom Motorcycle Components, and Worldwide Bearings for putting $160,000+ of extra cash and gift certificates in the…
Scrappers Racing to Miss the Lucas Oil NHRA WinterNationals, Will Start 2020 Season in April
The start of the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series is a little under two weeks away. As teams head to Las Vegas, Nevada for pre-season testing, Scrappers Racing remains in Brownsburg, Indiana preparing for a later start to…
Kelly Clontz to Again Compete Under Steamfitters UA Local #602 Banner
With two full NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle seasons now under their belts, the husband and wife team of Kelly Clontz Racing has begun to showcase the invaluable partnership NHRA drag racing is able to provide. “We are thrilled…
Dennis “Nitro Menace” Announced Retirement From Drag Bike Racing
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…
Drag Racing: Team Performance a Testament to Success
Team performance is often what makes or breaks small or large businesses. Managers can become so consumed in the mechanics of the business that they forget the people that are driving it. Often the best way to success is not…
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…
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…
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…
Are Optimum Racing Conditions Available to Everyone?
Whether on two wheels or four, the sport of drag racing could be considered a universal language. From drag strips to abandon airstrips, events are held for professionals and amateurs to fulfill their thrill for racing the 1/4 or 1/8…
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…
Breaking Down Larry “Spidmerman” McBride’s Shocking Record-Smashing Performance
The world is all-too familiar with the nitromethane fed, in-line four cylinder monsters of Top Fuel Motorcycle. With a good selection of the bikes on hand at the 43rd annual FuelTech World Finals, Nov. 21-24, The Manufacturer’s Cup was setting…
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…
AHDRA Harley Drag Racing Schedule, Sponsors Coming Together
Drag racers of American-made V-Twin motorcycles collectively rejoiced two months ago when news broke that beloved racing organization AHDRA was firing back up and heading to the racetrack. Now AHDRA is announcing a complete schedule and class line-up, showing the…
Building A Record-Smashing Two Stroke Drag Bike
As the racing season comes to a close I wanted to take a minute to thank a few people. We didn’t do a lot of racing this year, only one race with a few test sessions but it was still…
Drag Bike Enthusiast Michael Balch Shares Thrilling Man Cup Finals Experience
It was a long 14 Hour drive to Valdosta Georgia, but……driving to a racetrack never sucks, it’s always the ride home,back to reality that’s the bummer. Dean, Shawn, Keith, and I left Quakertown at 7 AM on Thursday and arrived…
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…
Jianna Salinas Victory Marks First Latina Win in NHRA Professional Class
Jianna Salinas navigated through some of the toughest matchups on race day to claim her first career win at the NHRA Auto Club Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. She defeated three former World Champions in Andrew Hines, Matt…
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…