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Ironworks to Sponsor Pro Dragster at WMDRA

  The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is delighted to welcome IronWorks as the presenting Pro Dragster class sponsor for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.   The popular Pro Dragster…

NHRA Takes Disciplinary Action on Pro Stock Motorcycle Crewmember

NHRA has fined Dan Gonzalez $7,500 as a result of an incident in the pits at the just completed Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown. Gonzalez was involved in an altercation with Pro Stock Motorcycle…

Michael Ray wins for Sovereign-Star Racing at Englishtown

 Sovereign-Star Racing’s Michael Ray claimed his second career victory in his first final round appearance of 2013 at the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J., this past weekend. This significant win marks the 79th…

Adam Arana Scores First-Round Victory

MavTV rider Adam Arana felt the joy of winning a round in Pro Stock Motorcycle for the first time, getting by past class champion L.E. Tonglet in the first round on Sunday at the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge…

Arana Reaches Final Round

Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. had a little extra pep in his step on Sunday at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park after reaching the final round of the Toyota NHRA Summernationals. Arana Sr. fell to Michael Ray, but…

Arana’s Winning Streak Comes to an End

Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. didn’t want his victory run to end, but if anyone was to halt his three-race winning streak, he would have preferred it to be his dad or his brother.    In the first…

S&S Sponsors WMDRA

  The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is thrilled to welcome S&S Cycle as the Pro Gas sponsor for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.   In recognition of the 10th anniversary…

Summer Upgrades From Schnitz

Check out the Schnitz Racing website to see the great deals on summer upgrades for your motorcycle. Schnitz Racing has a great selection of components to help make your motorcycle perform better. Check out the upgrades by clicking here.

The New Flow at MIROCK Events

  MIROCK Officials would like to take a quick minute to bring attention to some of the new changes this year and how they have effected our events that we all enjoy…   The new 3-day schedule along with starting…

Arana Jr. Aims to Match NHRA Record

Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. isn’t feeling the pressure as he attempts to match an NHRA record this weekend during the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Arana has won the first three Pro Stock…

Team Headblade Racing with a Heavy Heart

  Frank Capone of Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing finally quit showing off his Wally from Norwalk and was ready to race again this weekend, but sometimes things change. One of Capone’s long time buddy’s, Jamie Filosa passed away on Tues after a 2 1/2 yr…

Gearhead Publishing Adds Contingency to Sturgis

  – The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is pleased to welcome Gearhead Publishing as a contingency sponsor for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals. Gearhead will provide all class winners with their book Motorcycle Drag Racing: A History and the…

Dream Chaser Racin’ NHRA Atlanta Wrap up

  After a great weekend in Norwalk, the Dream Chaser Racin’ team struggled in Atlanta.  Racing back to back weekends, the team traveled to Atlanta Dragway for NHRA’s Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series, NHRA Southeast Division 2 event.    “We came…

International Master Bike Builder Asscociation adds to WMDRA’s Sturgis Nationals

  The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is pleased to announce that they will host the International Master Bike Builder Association (IMBBA) North American Championship Bike Show and Hall of Fame Induction at Sturgis Dragway on Tuesday, August 6,…

Englishtown May Set Sovereign-Star Racing Apart from Competition

  After a five-week break between NHRA Mello Yello Series races, the Sovereign-Star Racing team expects to return strong this weekend, May 31-June 2, at the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. Prior to…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Breaks in a KZ 1200

The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer, Larry “Spiderman” McBride breaks in a fresh 1977 Kawasaki KZ 1200,using his preferred method, outside of his Newport News, Va. speed shop. The motor was meticulously rebuilt by McBride and his mechanically brilliant brother Steve.…

Dream Chaser Racin’ Brings Home a Wally

  Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley is excited about their first win and first Wally as they appeared in NHRA’s Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series at the “The Mickey Mart Rewards Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser”, Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports…

Larry “Spideman” McBride’s New Motorcycle Nearing Completion

The 11-time Top Fuel champion and world record holder, Larry “Spiderman” McBride, is like a kid counting down the days till Christmas. The Spiderman can’t wait to unveil what is sure to be a gift for the ages – a…

Bammer Racing Shines in National Magazine–Hot Rods and Harleys

  Larry “Drums” Brancaccio and Bammer Racing is ready to go racing but one of their winter projects involved a full photo shoot and after press time, you can find Drums in Issue 2 of Hot Rods and Harleys Magazine. page…

Chris Matheson Crash Video

Top Fuel racer Chris Matheson suffered a high speed crash this past weekend on the motorcycle formerly owned by Jimmy Brantley. The good news is, aside from a broken foot and some serious road rash, Matheson is OK.

Win a Set of Dymag Wheels from Orient Express

This is your chance to own a pair of the new Dymag Ultra Pro UP7X wheels for your machine for FREE! No purchase necessary! These ultra lightweight forged aluminum and super strong wheels are the pinnacle of motorcycle wheel technology.…

Pollacheck Makes Second Final Round Appearance, Ray Moves to Top Ten

  The O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA SpringNationals this past weekend gave Sovereign-Star Racing’s Scotty Pollacheck his second appearance in a final round of competition and moved teammate Michael Ray up three places in the overall points after he won his…

Arana Notches Third Consecutive Victory

The only thing that is stopping Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. these days is the finish line as he remained unbeaten in 2013, sweeping to his third consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA…

MIROCK Group Photo

  Dear MIROCK Sponsors and Tracks,   The MIROCK Superbike Series racers, crew, family, and staff would like to thank all of the series sponsors for their incredible support!   We will be sending all of you an 8×10 photo…

Sovereign-Star Racing Maintaining Momentum for Houston

  Following their most successful race yet at the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals near Charlotte, N.C., the Sovereign-Star Racing team and racers plan to continue their progress toward winning a Wally this weekend at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA…

Harley-Davidson to Sponsor WMDRA Top Fuel Class at Sturgis Drags

The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce a partnership with Harley-Davidson Motor Company to sponsor the Top Fuel class at the WMDRA Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Harley-Davidson will offer a…

Pollacheck Advances to No. 2 in Points, Sets Low ET for Four-Wide

  The Sovereign-Star Racing team turned the unique challenges of the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals into huge opportunities as their racer Scotty Pollacheck made his first final round appearance and advanced to No. 2 in the points, while also…

Lucas Oil’s Arana Wins Again

Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. roared to his second consecutive victory of the season, winning the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on Sunday. Arana Jr. became the first rider since 2006 to win the first two races of…

Sovereign-Star Racing ready to tackle new Four-Wide racing experience at zMAX

  The fourth annual Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will present an entirely new challenge for the Sovereign-Star Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle (PSM) team as they adapt to the unique four-lane racing style of zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, N.C. The…

Cox Qualified in Quickest Top Fuel Field in History

  Mark Cox competed in hisfirst race of the season for Team owner Steve Horne in the 2013 NHRA Harley-Davidson Racing Series on April 12-13 at Virginia Motorsports Park in Petersburg (Richmond), Virginia. He and Douglas Horne ride the Romine…

Janette Thornley’s Personal Best 7.302 ET and 1st NHRA Appearance

  The Dream Chaser Racin’ team continues to work out some of the kinks of a newly formed race team.   A busy schedule of April appearances at the Manufactures Cup Series April 6-7 in Bradenton Florida and the NHRA Harley-Davidson…

Dave Vantine Being Groomed to Race Pollard Top Fuel Bike

Top Fuel motorcycle drag racing is starving for more competitors. A very talented racer appears to be on his way to joining the exclusive club. Pro Mod veteran Dave Vantine tested the five-second, Greg Pollard-owned Top Fueler at Virginia Motorsports…

Videos From The Dragbike Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga.

On the weekend of April 5-7, 2013, motorcycle drag racers on the east coast had two races to choose from within 400 miles. Many, including icons of the sport Paul Gast and Rickey Gadson, chose the Dragbike Nationals due to…

McBride Dominates Season Opener in Bradenton

  Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride began the 2013 campaign the way he begins most of his seasons – victorious.  Spiderman scored a commanding and dominant win at the Exoticycle Manufacturers Cup from Bradenton, Fla. April 5-7. “Everything went…

Make Sure Brakes are Working for MIROCK

  Safety first… Just a friendly reminder to all MIROCK racers that Front & Rear brakes are required and must be functional in Pro Mod, Pro Street, Real Street, Top Sportsman, Crazy 8’s, 4.60 Index, 5.60 Index, Pro E.T., and…

MIROCK Group Photo on April 27th

  Some exciting news for MIROCK sponsors, racers, crew and family! MIR will be organizing a HUGE “Group Racer Photo” just like this one in the staging lines on Saturday, April 27th at the Fast by Gast Spring Nationals. This…

MIROCK Brock’s Performance Street E.T. Purse Flyer Correction

The purse for the Brock’s Performance Street E.T. class at ALL MIROCK events is $1,000 to win, $300 to runner-up, $100 to semis, $50 to 1/4 finals, and $25 to 1/8 finals. Entry Fee is $50 (one-day) or $80 (two-day).…

Art Malone Passes, Don Garlits Remembers

Art Malone, a legendary racer and track operator, died March 29th due to complications from an air boat crash a few years ago. “Big Daddy” Don Garlits sent along the following letter reminiscing about his old friend. Dear Friends, My…

Chassis Builder Loses Eyesight, but Not Vision for Racing

For fabricator and past racer, Dan Parker, his dreams, goals and everyday life changed permanently on March 31, 2012, when a horrible accident left lasting injuries that would change his life forever. Parker’s most significant injury sustained during the crash,…

Dream Chaser Racin’ Season Opener

Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley kicked off her second season of racing at an American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) event at the State Capital Dragway in Baton Rouge, LA. It was an exciting weekend for the Dream Chaser Racin’ team,…

AMSOIL Renews Title Sponsorship for WMDRA Sturgis Nationals

AMSOIL INC. of Superior, Wis., has renewed their Title Sponsor agreement with the Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals. “This is a great day for the motorcycle drag racing community,” says WMDRA President Sandra…

Ryan Schnitz Drag Racing School

Ryan Schnitz will be hosting a 1 day Drag School at Virginia Motorsports Parks on Friday, April 19th, one day before the Hosepower Hustle Event.   This $250 course will give you the opportunity to improve your launch technique, reaction time,…

NHRA License Required for MIROCK event at Atco Dragway

Originally MIROCK and Atco Dragway had hoped riders would not be required to have a NHRA License for the Atco event, but that is not the case. All riders entering the event at Atco Dragway will be required to have…

MIROCK Opener Rained Out

An extended winter weather pattern and deteriorating forecast have forced Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood to impose a one-month delay to the start of the 2013 Mickey Thompson Performance MIROCK Superbike Series which was to have begun this weekend.  …

MIROCK Paying $1,000 to First Harley Win in Any Class

The Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series has posted a $1,000 Cash Bonus to the first Harley Davidson motorcycle that wins in any class at a MIROCK event. The MIROCK Superbike Series offers nine different classes that many v-twins may…

MIROCK Ground Clearance Rule and Enforcement Tool

The 2″ Ground Clearance Rule will be enforced at MIROCK in 2013 in all sportsman and grudge classes. This has always been a rule but will now be randomly enforced for rider safety and to minimize downtime due to oil…

Orient Express, DME, Shinko and World Wide Bearings Back MIROCK, Rockingham Approaching

Rodney Williford, John Dobrin, Boo Brown, Shayne Proctor, and Andy Baumbach are all expected to not only defend their championship titles this weekend, but also to collect their unique championship apparel and 2012 Champion Trophies. The Mickey Thompson Performance Super…

Pollacheck Soars to No. 4 after First Ever Semifinals Appearance in Gainesville

Sovereign-Star Racing’s Scotty Pollacheck celebrated the first semifinal round appearance of his NHRA career as he drove to the No. 4 spot in the Pro Stock Motorcycle points standings this past weekend at the Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. “It was…

Capone Racing Partners with Team HeadBlade

Frank Capone of Capone Racing is now going to represent Team HeadBlade for the 2013 drag race season. “During the winter, Shaun Reno and I had many conversations about the 2013 season. Shaun is not going to race full time…

Gatornationals Foreshadows Season of Parity in Pro Stock Motorcycle

A tradition-rich history is an impormant element of any great motorsports event. The NHRA Gatornationals from Gainesville, Fla. has never lacked in that quality. The event is in its 44th year and has hosted some of the sport’s most memorable moments. It has always been like spring…

Gatornationals Photos From the Pits

Enjoy some images from the 44th annual Amalie Oil Gatornationals from Gainesville, Fla., March 14-17. It’s the season-opening race for the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. Click here to check out the gallery

Destination Daytona Bike Week Gallery

Right up the road from Daytona, Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach Fla. hosts one of Bike Week’s biggest events. The complex showcased several top aftermarket companies, a Wyotech Brute Horsepower Shootout on the dyno and a ton of…

NHRA Gatornationals Entry List

Here is who is entered for the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle category’s season-opening race, the 2013 Amalie Oil Gatornationals from Gainesville, Fla., March 15-17. Pro Stock Motorcycle # Cls Driver Hometown Make Eng Entry 1 PSM Ed Krawiec Avon IN…

DME Reduces The Price of a Man Cup Pro Street Tech Card

DME has chosen a unique way to support the Pro Street class at the Manufacturers Cup in Bradenton, Fla. Instead of adding to the purse, DME wanted to help all the racers by lowering the price of a tech card…

MTC Engineering Posts $2,100 in MIROCK Contingency

MTC Engineering has posted $2,100 in the 2013 MIROCK Contingency Program. MTC Engineering has been a MIROCK Superbike Series contingency sponsor since 2008, and is proud to be able to keep giving back to their racers with the contingency program.…

Concepts posts $5,250 in MIROCK Contingency

Cycle Concepts continues their support to the MIROCK racers, and has posted $5,250 for the 2013 MIROCK Contingency Program. Cycle Concepts has been a MIROCK Superbike Series contingency sponsor since 2009, and has continued to payout in all MIROCK classes.…

PR2 – A Company Built on a Proven Formula for Racing Success

Experts agree, in business or sport, focusing on what provides the most gains is a sound strategy. Using that same simple philosophy, PR2’s Chris Durham has developed two of his sons into world-class professional motocross racers and transformed his suspension…

Matheson Scorches at Adelaide

Australian Multiple Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion, Chris Matheson and his Nitro Voodoo Team bagged maximum points at the Adelaide Raceway meeting held on 23-24 February 2013.  Matheson Top Qualified with a 5.37 ET and Top MPH at 199.73 and won…

MIR Opener Cancelled

  This weekend’s “Season Opener” on Saturday and Sunday has been cancelled due to the low 39 – 45 degree temperatures forecasted for Southern Maryland. We generally like to see temps in the upper 40’s at a minimum on race…

Ryan Schnitz Touts New EK Chain

I haven’t been this excited about a new product in a long time! The new EK 3D Premium Motorcycle Chain is as beautiful as it is strong with 11,400 lbs of tensile strength and only weighing 4.81 pounds per 100…

Tevis Moffett “Sheriff Slim” Passes

Tevis Moffett passed on Feb. 23. He is remembered as being one of those responsible for the first seven second pass. A Key member of the RC Engineering Primary Race Team for many years, including the years of the RC…

Cox and Horne Team Up for 2013 Harley-Davidson Championship

Mark Cox has joined the Horne Racing Team for the 2013 NHRA Harley-Davidson Racing Series. He and Douglas Horne will be competing on Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the Top Fuel class in a two-bike effort. Mike Romine of Romine Racing, who…

MIR Owner Royce Miller Recovering from Successful Open Heart Surgery

Maryland International Raceway owner and MIROCK official, Royce Miller, is taking a leave of absence to recover from open heart surgery. Cycledrag.com would like to wish Miller a speedy recovery. Miller’s son Jason wrote, “Well they are finished with dad,…

New Index Class Added to MIROCK Series

MIROCK Superbike Series officials have announced that the Louis Concrete and Steel Company of High Point, NC, have entered into an agreement to sponsor a new Index Class, running off of a 4.60 Index. The 4.60 class will qualify on…

Harley-Davidson Expands NHRA Drag Racing Series Classes Pro Dragster to Join Top Fuel and Others in New Sportsman Racing Series

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is pleased to announce that it has worked with NHRA to include the popular nitromethane-burning Pro Dragster class in the newly formed NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series.   Pro Dragster joins the previously announced classes that will…

Superior Powder Coating at an Unbeatable Price – McKees 724-480-7297

At Cycledrag.com, we are always searching for outstanding parts and services at affordable prices to help your motorcycle look and perform its best. We found a true gem with McKees Powder Coating, who is offering unbeatable deals on their first-rate…

MIROCK Real Street Rule Revision

Real Street Rule Revision: MIROCK has decided to allow the aftermarket dashes in the Real Street class as there is no performance advantage to them, and the rule revision will be made to the rulebook tomorrow on www.mirockracing.com. However, all…

McBride Recovering from Successful Knee Surgery, Will Appear at Indy Dealer Show

Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride is recovering from a successful knee surgery, performed last week. Spiderman had his torn meniscus repaired and is expected to fully recover in four to six weeks. “I go to the gym a lot,…

AMRA Keeps Tradition Alive at Rockingham Dragway

Different logo, same great race.  That’s Rockingham Dragway track owner Steve Earwood’s mantra for the AMRA  Nitro Harley Nationals to be contested at his racetrack, Oct. 11-13, 2013.   It took little time for American Motorcycle Racing Association President Marty…

Racers Could Capitalize On the SGMP/Manufacturers Cup Dispute

Motorcycle drag racing’s most recent dispute between South Georgia Motorsports Park and the Manufacturers Cup committee can be simplified to, “We don’t need you, you need us.” There are many different interpretations of this ongoing disagreement, but at the root…

2013 MIROCK Rulebook

The 2013 M/T MIROCK Superbike Series Rulebook is now online. There has been a few clarifications and revisions made for the 2013 season along with a few new combinations for the Pro Street and Real Street. These new combinations include…

Dave Rieff Named to Anchor Role for ESPN NHRA Drag Racing Coverage

When the newly re-named NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series begins its 13th season on ESPN later this month, a name and voice familiar to fans of the series will be in a new role on ESPN’s television coverage team.…

JRI Shocks Renews MIROCK Contingency Program

JRI Shocks has posted $1,925 in the 2013 MIROCK Contingency Program. JRI Shocks has been a MIROCK contingency sponsor for the last 3 years, and MIROCK would like to thank them for their loyal support. Make JRI Shocks your choice…

Vortex Racing posts $6,600 in the MIROCK Contingency

Vortex Racing has renewed their contingency sponsorship for the 3rd straight year, and has posted $6,600 for the 2013 season. Vortex Racing is the sole contingency sponsor for racing sprockets, so make Vortex your sprocket choice and get paid for…

Penske Shocks renews MIROCK Contingency Program

Penske Racing Shocks has posted $3,450 in the 2013 MIROCK Contingency Program. Penske Racing Shocks has been a MIROCK contingency sponsor since 2008 and MIROCK would like to thank them for their loyal support. When you are looking to put…

Brock’s Performance posts $39,600 in MIROCK contingency for 2013

In continuing its tradition of unrivaled racer support, Brock’s Performance has posted $39,600 in contingencies for the MIROCK race series for 2013.  This is up $3,600 from last season and this huge payout makes Brock’s Performance the biggest contingency sponsors…

AMRA Ready to Race, Will Attend V-twin Show

Marty and Jayne VandenHeuvel are getting primed up for the 2013 AMRA race season, adding a couple events to their already busy schedule to meet the needs of those who are joining the AMRA.   Marty, “We feel bad that AHDRA…

Frank Capone and Shaun Reno 2013 Schedule

Off season from racing is not a time for meditation and relaxation, it’s time to get new parts, sometimes new paint, make deals with sponsors, and set the season’s calendar.   In 2012 Frank Capone of Capone Racing won his…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Announces 2013 Schedule

After much consideration, 11-time world champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride announced his plans for the 2013 season. “I’m looking forward to another great season,” McBride said. Make sure to catch the nation’s quickest motorcycle at a track near you. McBride’s 2013…

Brock’s Performance Renews Street E.T. Sponsorship at MIROCK

Brock’s Performance has renewed their Street E.T. class sponsorship in the MIROCK Superbike Series for the 2013 season. Brock’s Performance has also been a loyal contingency sponsor of the MIROCK series since 2008. The Street E.T. class is a great…

Tom Caldwell/Old Guys Do Rule Racing Announce Plans for 2013

Tom Caldwell’s Old Guys Do Rule Racing proved the point in 2012 as Caldwell finished 2nd in Pro Gas with the AMRA with the new 1/8 and ¼ ET and  MPH records.  He went on to win the AHDRA Pro Stock…

Janette Thornley Leaves Ray Price Team

It was an interesting rookie year for Janette Thornley. In her first ever drag race season, she finished 5th in two very competitive Pro Dragster fields.  Now it’s time to set a schedule for 2013 and she’s up to the…

Trim-Tex Sponsors Fall-Line Sports Car Team

Fall-Line Motorsports is thrilled to announce that Trim-Tex Drywall Products will be the primary sponsor on the #46 BMW M3 and will be on the car for the entirety of the 2013 Continental Tires Sports Car Challenge season.   The…

A Year in the Life of a Puma Top Fuel Bike Engine

Some of the more usual questions we get from visitors to the King Racing pit area during a race event are “how long does the engine last?” or “do you have to rebuild it between every run like the Top…

Schnitz Racing Excited for 2013

There was a time when Schnitz Racing founder Dave Schnitz was so busy traveling to motorcycle drag races, he barely found time to stop by his Decatur, Ind., headquarters to change his clothes.  As Schnitz Racing’s mail order business grew…

Harley Racer Verl Smith Reloading for 2013

Harley-Davidson drag bike veteran, Verl “Smitty” Smith  and his VSR4VETS team were pleased with their progress in 2012. Smith did a lot of testing and development which translated  into consistent eight second passes at well over 150 mph. Smith is…

Sovereign-Star Racing Announces Three Drivers and Suzuki Program for 2013 Season

After a successful 2012 season as a newly-assembled team, the Sovereign-Star Racing partnership announced plans on Jan. 3 to further expand their National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock Motorcycle program to include a third racer and a Suzuki motorcycle…

2013 Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule

March 1-3 NHRA  Screamin’ Eagle Championship, Houston, TX March 9-10 AHDRA Florida Nitro Nationals, Gainesville, FL March 9-10 ADRL Dragpalooza IX, Rockingham, NC March 10 Little River Dragway Motorcycle Sunday-Texas Scooter Times, Temple, TX March 14-17 – NHRA PSM, Gatornationals,…

Where Will Larry “Spiderman” McBride Race This April, SGMP or The Cup?

Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride would rather suffer a first-round red light than have to make the difficult decision he is faced with. The Spiderman cringed upon hearing South Georgia Motorsports Park and The Manufacturers Cup group will hold…

Chris Matheson No Blow at the Plex

Australian multiple Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion had a disastrous race meeting at the recent Round at the Perth Motorplex at Kwinana Beach, Western Australia. Matheson made the pilgrimage across Australia to continue his good form, after a dominant win in…

It’s Getting Ugly – The Dispute Between The Cup and SGMP Intensifies

Early this week news broke that The Manufacturers Cup group and South Georgia Motorsports Park would hold competing events this spring, on the same weekend, less than 300 miles apart. Subsequently, Tim Fleming of SGMP made a statement that he…

2013 MIROCK Schedule and Class Designations

2013 MIROCK Schedule FBR Shop Spring Bike Open March 22 – 24, 2013 Rockingham, NC                     Professional Classes Run At Event:  PST, RST Sportsman Classes Run At Event:     T/S, C/8, P/ET, S/ET, 4.60, 5.60, GR     Fast by…

Pro Mod Demoted to an Exhibition Class in MIROCK for 2013

For 2013, The Pro Mod bike class will be run at select MIROCK events as an exhibition only class, and not run at all events. As of right now, the Pro Mod bike class will be run at the WPGC…

Huge Sale At Schnitz Racing

Visit www.Schnitzracing.com and use the promo code below to take advantage of major savings.

New Rocker Arm Assembly For UPM HD Heads by Hawaya

Finally, a solution for the weak valve train system used on most Harley Davidson style race bikes. This new system keeps the same 1.74 rocker ratio, but addresses the problems like rocker arm breakage, pushrod galling and wear on the…

Call McKinney’s Used Auto Parts

Call McKinney’s Used Auto Parts at 937-379- 1969 for anything you need for your car or truck. Transmissions, motors, rear ends? McKinney’s Auto Parts has it all. Mention you saw the ad on Cycledrag.com for special pricing.

Brock’s Performance Continues Support of the Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School for 2013

Brock’s Performance is proud to announce it will be renewing it’s sponsorship of the Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School for the 2013 race season. The Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School holds classes from New Jersey to Texas. Personally taught by…

EFI Lectron “Injectron” Throttle Bodies from Schnitz

Lectron Fuel Systems has introduced their EFI Lectrons “Injectrons” Throttle Bodies.   Available in your choice of size from 44mm to 52mm to fit the needs of your engine.  Now you can ensure your large displacement engine isn’t restricted by…

Vintage Top Fuel Motorcycle display at zMAX 4 Wide Nationals April 19-21

Frank Spittle, North Carolina veteran motorcycle drag racer, is pleased to announce a collaboration with zMAX Dragway to bring a Vintage Top Fuel Motorcycle display at  NHRA’s The 4 Wide Nationals, April 19-21, 2013. Spittle says, “The bikes will all be displayed…

Tom McCarthy Bio

Cycledrag.com  contributing writer/photographer Tom McCarthy is the author and publisher of Elmer Trett’s biography, Elmer Trett and the Gods of Thunder.  Mr. McCarthy’s background in motorcycle drag racing both as a journalist and sportsman racer span 1981 to present.  …