News broke earlier this week about Jason and Chris Miller departing their longtime home, Maryland International Raceway for a new venture called Miller Brothers Productions. The Miller brothers had worked under their father, longtime MDIR owner Royce Miller for more…
Refresher – Royce Miller’s Statement on Sale of MIR and Update on MIROCK (IDBL) from 2014
From Royce to All MIR Racers, Sponsors, Fans and Staff I am excited to report that the Miller family and Maryland International Raceway has “hitched our wagon” to the fastest growing motorsports group in the country, the IRG Sports +…
A Look Back at the Demise of Outlaw Pro Street Dragbikes and Jason Miller’s Controversial Call
Being a race promoter can call for making some tough decisions that don’t always sit well with racers. Longtime MIROCK and IDBL promoter Jason Miller, now of Miller Brothers Productions found this out many times. Some decisions Miller had to…
Jason and Chris Miller leave Maryland International Raceway Full Time for Miller Brothers Productions
IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRGSE) announced today that Jason Miller and Chris Miller from Maryland International Raceway™ (MDIR) are transitioning into a full-time role with their highly successful Miller Brothers Productions company (MBP) with the full support of the IRGSE…
Let Ryan Schnitz Flash Your ZX-10 ECU for Big Gains
The new 2016 Kawasaki ZX10R has a updated engine design with larger electronically controlled throttlebodies, a 32bit ECU, Enhanced Power Modes, a new chassis and even a launch control mode. But this rocket is still highly restricted and that needs…
New Wheels Available from Brock’s
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Lectron Carburetor Off-Road Reviews
Lectron is one of the most respected names in drag racing. If you are interested in trying a Lectron carburetor for an off-road application, please check out the information and reviews below. When using a Lectron you will experience –…
Five Star Powersports and Cycledrag.com Join Forces to Bring Dragbike Racers Unbeatable Deals
As a leader in motorcycle racing and performance news and entertainment, Cycledrag.com is proud to announce a partnership with Five Star Powersports, a premier motorcycle, and more, dealer in Duncansville, Pa., designed to offer dragbike racers unbeatable deals. “There are…
Travis Pastrana Goes All In With Nitro Circus; Partnership Announced
Nitro Circus has entered into a game-changing partnership with co-founder Travis Pastrana. With this milestone agreement, Pastrana is a fully sponsored Nitro Circus athlete and Nitro Circus now has exclusive branding rights to Pastrana’s headwear and apparel. The action sports…
U.S. Chrome Electroless Nickel Plating
US Chrome has been helping engineers find solutions to surface coating challenges for more than 70 years. Their collaborative R&D program has perfected precision hard chrome plating and created a family of composite coatings for industries seeking alternatives for chrome.…
Mike Dunn Named IHRA President
IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRGSE), proud portfolio company of TPG; parent company to the International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA); one the fastest-growing professional racing circuits globally, today, announced that Mike Dunn has been installed as President of the IHRA organization…
Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School Returns for 15th Season
Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School (RGDRS) is launching its 15th year with a major change to the schedule. “Since the schools inception in 2001, it’s always been my goal to teach riders how to handle the power and speed of…
Top Fuel Motorcycle University – Team McBride Produces Record-Setters
Learning to race a nitro methane-fueled, 240-plus mph Top Fuel Motorcycle is daunting and unforgiving. A mistake could be a matter of life and death. Few individuals are even willing, or brave enough, to take the task on. Top Fuel…
NHRA Announces Live Streaming Program for 2016
NHRA will launch a premium live streaming service, anticipated to start in March 2016, which will deliver live video streams from NHRA Mello Yello Series events to internet-connected devices, including mobile devices. This subscription service will give NHRA fans around…
Chris Matheson Makes Top Fuel Motorcycle Championship Intentions Clear
Australia’s quickest man on two wheels has made his 2016 Championships season intentions clear. Matheson a multiple Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion has been testing his new Top Fuel Motorcycle since late last year and is already getting results. Matheson…
Some of NHRA’s Fastest Racers React to New Rule Concerning Records
Reaction by some of the fastest racers in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series to the new rule eliminating the need for a 1 percent backup of a national record was generally positive. NHRA announced Monday that a backup…
2016 IDBL Rulebook Posted
The 2016 IDBL Rulebook has been posted for all classes The “Proposed Draft” of the Pro Street and Real Street rulebooks have also been posted for PST and RST racers to review, and will be finalized on 02/05/16 once racers…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride 2016 Schedule
Make your plans to see 15-time Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride in person this season. With McBride debuting a brand new, state-of-the-art motorcycle, more than seven years in the making, and rolling out an exciting new look and…
Chris Matheson Breaks 15-Year Old Track Record at Australian Nationals
Multiple Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Matheson shined at the Australian Nationals at Calder Park Raceway in Melbourne last weekend. Matheson top-qualified with a 6.662, then beat rival Chris Porter clocking a 6.587 in the final to Porter’s 7.05.…
Brock Davidson Talks Dragbikes vs. Sportbikes in Motorcycle Drag Racing
Motorcycle drag racing has evolved and changed considerably in the last decade and a half. Perhaps the most noticeable difference is the explosion of popularity in street bike drag racing. Owner of Brock’s Performance, Brock Davidson has long said the…
Tommy Grimes Seeking Ride in 2016, Stunned at Retirement of Ray Price Racing
The past few months have been an unmitigated emotional roller coaster for talented Nitro Harley racer Tommy Grimes. After another dominant season, Grimes, 47, Winston-Salem, N.C. and his team embraced the euphoria of garnering a second-consecutive NHRA Harley-Davidson Top Fuel…
Skooter Peaco Named Interim President of IHRA after Scott Gardner Resigns
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) (the “Company”) (www.IHRA.com) announced that the IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRGSE) Board of Directors (the “Board”) of the Company has appointed Mr. Skooter Peaco, as Interim President of the Company effective immediately. Mr. Peaco…
Why it Was a Breakthrough Year for Travis Pastrana’s Nitro Circus; No Signs of Slowing Down in 2016
2015 tells the story of a breakthrough year for Nitro Circus, the action sports entertainment collective led by extreme sports legend Travis Pastrana. With over 500,000 tickets sold, the Nitro Circus Live touring show cemented its status as the reigning…
Well Known Dragbike Veteran Gilham and Partner Taking Lectron to New Heights, on and off Pavement
For decades, the most famous, popular and advanced carburetor in drag racing was the innovative and versatile Lectron. And for seemingly as long, Kevin Gilham, now president of Lectron Inc., has been the go-to guy for Lectron information, sometimes even…
NHRA About to Usher in a New Era
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will venture boldly into a brand new era when the tradition-rich Circle K NHRA Winternationals gets underway Feb. 11-14, at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Celebrating its 56th running, the iconic season-opener…
NHRA Names New Vice President of Sales
Brad Gerber, a skilled sales executive with vast experience in the world of automotive publishing and digital media, has been named NHRA vice president of sales and chief development officer. Gerber will lead NHRA’s sales and business development team…
Chris Matheson Ominous in Top Fuel Motorcycle
Australia’s quickest man on two wheels has sent a clear message to his competitors at the opening round of the new Thunder 400 Series at Perth in December 2015. Matheson a multiple Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion has not raced…
MPS Dial-in Board and Mount
Motorcycle Performance Specialties is excited to announce the immediate availability of our new MPS Dial Board and Mount! The dial in boards mount to any flat surface using any of the three mounting points. This makes it perfect for mounting…
The Enthusiast Network and IRG Sports + Entertainment Announce a Multi-Year Partnership
The world’s premier network of enthusiast brands, TEN: The Enthusiast Network (TEN) and IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRGSE) announced a multi-year partnership that will bring a number of highly sought after automotive events to IRGSE venues. TEN’s portfolio of events…
Grothus Dragbikes Acquires Considerable PMFR Inventory, Entering Wheel Business
Grothus Dragbikes (GDB) of Davenport, Iowa, a leading supplier of motorcycle drag racing chassis components and race products, just took its operation to a new level. GDB purchased most of PMFR, the one-time prominent dragbike fabrication company’s parts inventory, machine…
2016 Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule
Please find below a list of some of the biggest motorcycle drag racing events in 2016. Please feel free to comment with addition dates and race information. DATE SANCTION TRACK Feb 11-14 NHRA Circle K WinterNationals (HD TF) Pomona CA…
New NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Logo Unveiled
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series logo is getting a bold new makeover in 2016. In coordination with Mello Yello’s recent unveiling of a modern logo design and packaging, NHRA and Mello Yello have constructed a new primary…
NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to Air on Fox Sports 1 and 2
The NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, where the future stars of NHRA Drag Racing are born, will be showcased in 16 races throughout the season on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) and FOX Sports 2 (FS2), it was announced today…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride’s Cause of Near-Career Ending Explosion Revealed
At the IDBL U.S. Nationals from Atco, N.J., on Sept. 13, Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride suffered a near-career ending explosion while engaged in a wild, on-and-off the throttle, tire-smoking match race with Dave Vantine. Initially the team…
Tommy Bolton Dragbike Team Bolstered by Several Strong Partnerships in 2016
Motorcycle racing recession? Not for Team Tombo. Tommy “Tombo” Bolton, Oklahoma City, Okla., has had a passion for making motorcycles go quicker since he started helping his friends work on their minibikes more than 45 years ago. Well respected, Bolton…
Ray Price Motorcycle Drag Racing Team Announces Retirement
The motorcycle drag strip dominated by the Ray Price Motorsports Racing Team will go quiet with the official announcement of the team’s retirement. In recent years, Ray Price Racing won back-to-back championships in the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Harley-Davidson…
Southland Truck & Trailer Named the Official Heavy Duty Truck Dealership of NHRA
NHRA officials announced today that Southland Truck & Trailer, a leading distributor of high-quality heavy duty trucks and trailers, has been named the Official Heavy Duty Truck Dealership of NHRA. “Through this great sponsorship we hope to bring people…
Keep Your Motorcycle Running Cool with Myler’s Radiators
You know here at Cycledrag.com we are always on the look-out to find you the absolute best products and services. We found a truly awesome company, Myler’s Motorcycle and ATV Aluminum Radiators! The craftsmanship and attention to detail in these…
Exciting Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Trim-Tex Race Program Starting to Take Shape
It’s all coming together. In early December at the Performance Racing Industry show from Indianapolis, Ind., 15-time Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride announced an exciting, new partnership with longtime sponsor Trim-Tex Drywall products. At the time the agreement…
Dave Vantine says Larry McBride’s Fire Hit Close to Home, Vantine Aiming for 5.60s in 2016
It was like a bad dream. Sunday of the IDBL U.S. Nationals from Atco, N.J., Sept. 13, 2015 is a day that will forever stand out in the careers of 37-year Top Fuel Motorcycle veteran Larry “Spiderman” McBride and his…
Eric McKinney Celebrates 4th Straight Pro Extreme Motorcycle Championship
Eric McKinney celebrated his second straight Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) championship at the organization’s lavish 2015 banquet, held in conjunction with the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) expo in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. It’s the 5th Pro Extreme Motorcycle (PXM)…
Dragbike Legend Ray Price Passes at Age 78
It is with a great measure of sadness Cycledrag.com reports the passing of one of the true pioneers and icons of the sport of dragbike racing, Ray Price. According to spokesperson David Chatham, Price, 78, died in his sleep Wednesday…
Brock’s Performance Now Distributing Amazing-Looking and Sounding Spark Exhaust Systems
Brock’s Performance, a global leader in the design, testing, retailing and distribution of go-fast motorcycle parts, is proud to announce a product-distribution agreement with Mantova, Italy-based Spark Exhaust Technologies. A world-championship-winning, land-speed-record-holding company known for a wide array of products…
At Age 66, Paul Gast Not Too Old for an Amazing 14-inch Wheel, Timblin Dragbike
For those who may have thought the more than half-a-century motorcycle drag racing veteran Paul “Fast by Gast” was ready to retire, think again. Gast, 66, of Grand Island, N.Y. is building a brand new Walt Timblin-chassis Pro Mod/Pro Extreme…
Another all-RS Dragbike Motorsports Final for Teasley
Roger Starrette’s RS Motorsports stable of nitrous-huffing Kawasaki ZX14s returned to the track in a big way at the Kibblewhite/Mann Hill Garage Manufacturers Cup World Finals at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Starrette qualified number 2 just behind number 1…
Victory Motorcycles, Matt Smith Racing Ready for Another Big Step in 2016
The year-old partnership between Victory Motorcycles and Matt Smith Racing is ready to reap some big benefits in 2016. Matt Smith and wife Angie Smith introduced Victory Motorcycles to the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series in 2015, making a…
Orient Express Introduces Nextup Quick Shifter Kits and Sensors
Orient Express is excited to present the new line of Nextup stand-alone quick shifter kits! The Nextup Quick Shifter Kits include the most popular fuel injection/ignition kill box on the market, a bike specific plug and play harness, and a compact shift…
Tucson Dragway Goes NHRA
NHRA officials announced today that Tucson Dragway, in Tucson, Ariz., has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of Division 7, the Pacific Division. Located just south of Interstate 10 on the Pima County Fair Grounds, Tucson Dragway is…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Trim-Tex Announce Major Sponsorship for 2016, Two-Bike Team Coming
After suffering a near career-ending explosion, 2015 is a year Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride is happy to put behind him. Now the 15-time champ has reason to eagerly count down the days until the start of the 2016 season. McBride…
Dave Vantine’s 5.77 Among World’s Quickest Top Fuel Motorcycle Runs
David Vantine and the Canadian/American Vantine Nitrosports Top Fuel motorcycle team continues to rise in the echelon of Pingel Top Fuel history, running a 5.77 at 239 mph to win the Kibblewhite/Mann Hill Garage Manufacturers Cup World Finals at South…
Larry McBride Reflects on Unusual Season, 15th Championship and Teases Major 2016 Announcement
Drag racing sure can be unpredictable. Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride was recently reminded. In his 37 years of racing McBride has never had a season quite like 2015. The veteran racer suffered a near-career ending explosion, won a…
Larry McBride and Others Honored at British Drag Racing Hall of Fame Dinner
The 10th annual British Drag Racing Hall of Fame (BDRHoF) Gala Awards Dinner held on November 21st 2015 at the Savill Court Hotel, Windsor Great Park once again showed that this occasion is the most prestigious social gathering on the…
Could Dave Vantine’s 5.77 Have Been Even Quicker?
Dave Vantine sure knows how to end a season on a high note. In just his third full year aboard a daunting and unforgiving Top Fuel Motorcycle, Vantine became the third quickest two-wheel nitro racer ever with a stellar 5.77…
NHRA Announces Broadcast Team for 2016
Bringing NHRA into an exciting new television era, officials from NHRA and FOX Sports today announced the members of the broadcast team that will cover the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series for FOX Sports. The NHRA Mello Yello…
Amazing Block and Piston Special from MTC
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Did You Notice? Dragbike Observations at the MANCUP World Finals
Here’s a few observations from my various wanderings about the track and grounds of the South Georgia Motorsports Park during the MANCUP World Finals, presented by Kibblewhite Precision Machine and the Mann Hill Garage on November 12/13/14, 2015. Please note…
DME Shatters World Record— Again!
The 2015 Kibblewhite/Mann Hill Garage Manufacturers Cup World Finals is becoming known as the record-shattering showcase for DME Racing’s hell-on-wheels, 2-tone flat gray, big turbo, Suzuki Hayabusa. The bike known as “Tink Tink” blistered South Georgia Motorsports Park’s quarter mile…
Larry McBride Comments on Dave Vantine’s 5.77 at ManCup World Finals
The dragbike world is still abuzz over Top Fuel Motorcycle racer Dave Vantine's 5.77 final round performance at the ManCup World Finals from Valdosta, Ga. Nov. 13-15. The stellar run moves Vantine up to No. 3 on the list of…
Andrew Hines and Harley Rocket to Title
Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines riders Ed Krawiec and Andrew Hines closed out the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown the Championship as winners and world champions. Krawiec rode a screaming-fast Harley-Davidson V-Rod motorcycle to victory in the Pro Stock Motorcycle…
Andrew Hines Ties Dave Schultz with Fifth NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship
Andrew Hines tied the late Dave Schultz by capturing his fifth NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship at the NHRA Finals from Pomona, Calif., Nov. 15. His Screamin’ Eagle Harley-Davidson teammate, Eddie Krawiec, defeated challenger Jerry Savoie, who broke just off…
Dave Vantine Runs 5.77 to Defeat Sam Wills in ManCup Final
A big congratulations to third-year nitro racer Dave Vantine, who recorded a jaw-dropping 5.77 in the final round of the ManCup World Finals from Valdosta, Ga., Nov.15, to defeat Sam Wills. The stellar run moves Vantine up to No. 3…
Video Coverage from ManCup World Finals
Enjoy this feed of the Manufacturers Cup World Finals from Valdosta, Ga. Nov. 13-15.
Savoie Takes Pole, needs to go Two Rounds Further than Hines
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, championship hopeful Savoie rode to his third No. 1 qualifying performance in a row and fourth in the Countdown playoffs at the 51st annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, posting a…
Karen Stoffer Leads Qualifying in Pomona, Savoie Ahead of Hines
Karen Stoffer, a two-time winner this season, led the two-wheel class with a performance of 6.823 seconds at 196.36 mph on her BIG St. Charles Motorsports Suzuki after the first two of four rounds of qualifying for the 51st annual…
Hard Charging Harley-Davidson Drag Racers Hunt for Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship
The Pro Stock Motorcycle championship will be on the line when Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines riders Andrew Hines and Ed Krawiec hit the drag strip this weekend at the 51st Annual Auto Club NHRA Finals in Pomona, Calif. The…
Australian Drag Racing Series Moves to Globally Recognized IHRA Sanctioning
Australia’s new professional drag racing series, 400 Thunder will be sanctioned by the globally recognized International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) for future events, starting with next month’s Home Group WA Nitro Slam at Perth Motorplex. The move to the IHRA…
Lucas Oil’s Hector Arana Sr. Wants Another Win to Cap Solid 2015
Lucas Oil Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Sr. is ready to bring down the curtain on the 2015 season this weekend at the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Or is he? “It’s sweet and…
Lucas Oil Rider Hector Arana Jr. Hopes to Make it Two Wins in a Row in Pomona
Lucas Oil Buell Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Jr. likes the way “defending race champion” sounds, and he’d love to make it two in a row at the Auto Club NHRA Finals this weekend at Auto Club Raceway at…
NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Champions Crowned in Las Vegas
With a roar of nitro thunder, season champions in the NHRA® Harley-Davidson® Drag Racing Series were crowned November 8 at the 2015 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Short Line Express Gambler Shootout in Las Vegas. Dreamchaser Racing/Deschutes Brewery…
Eric McKinney’s PDRA Dominance Extends to Year Four
How do you stop Eric McKinney? That’s the question PDRA Pro Extreme Motorcycle racers have been asking themselves for the past four seasons. Since the 30-year-old racer from Hamersville, Ohio joined the organization in 2012 he has captured four championship…
Andrew Hines, Jerry Savoie and Eddie Krawiec Gunning for Pro Stock Motorcycle Title
A change in mindset has worked wonders for reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Andrew Hines the past couple of seasons and he has no plans to alter that approach now, even with what will be on the line at…
Former Kawasaki Team Manager Comments on Possibility of Factory Semi Back at Dragbike Races Someday
Perhaps no manufacturer has had a more impressive run in the sport of motorcycle drag racing than Kawasaki. A man who can attest to that is Reid Nordin, 53, of California, who had a career most hardcore motorcycle racing enthusiasts…
2016 NHRA Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule
Officials from NHRA today announced the 2016 NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series schedule. The popular series, highlighted by the Top Fuel and Pro Fuel classes, brings high-energy motorcycle racing to fans nationwide. The NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series will…
Motorcycle Drag Racer Andy Lynch Passes
Cycledrag.com is saddened to report the passing of longtime, successful motorcycle drag racer Andy Lynch of West Columbia, S.C. Lynch was 52 years old. Lynch was suffering from heart problems and passed away at Richland Memorial Hospital, in Columbia, S.C.…
Janette Thornley Announces New Sponsor
Janette Thornley, owner and operator of a nitro burning, carbureted, 121 cid Pro Fuel and Dream Chaser Racin’ is very pleased to announce her association with Deschutes Brewery for her season wrap-up in Las Vegas at the NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag…
New for the Ninja H2 ~ Brock’s Performance Clutch Mod Kit and HD Clutch Spring Kit
The Brock’s Performance Stage 2 Performance Package for the Kawasaki Ninja H2 brought about a mind-blowing level of power; 274 horsepower to be exact. In order to apply all of that power to the ground, Brock Davidson developed a Clutch…
Consistently Quick Terry Schweigert Wins Pro Extreme Dragbike at VMP
Canadian dairy farmer and Pro Extreme Motorcycle racer Terry “Milkman” Schweigert delivered a remarkably consistent series of quick laps to take the win at the Professional Drag Racing Association’s Brian Olson Memorial and World Finals at Virginia Motorsports Park. …
Andrew Hines Wins Pro Stock Motorcycle in Vegas
Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines blasted to a win in the Pro Stock Motorcycle final at the NHRA Toyota Nationals in Las Vegas and leads NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs with one race left on the…
AMRA Pro Gas Recap from Rockingham’s Jim McClure Nitro Nationals
The Pro Gas set their sights high at Rockingham Dragway for the AMRA finals, Oct. 17-18. This class showcases the AMRA’s fastest and quickest gas powered drag bikes and put on one hell of a show. Mike Pearce set the…
Antron Brown Wins Championship, Andrew Hines Wins Wally in Vegas
Antron Brown and Erica Enders won NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world championship titles in their respective categories Sunday at the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Robert Hight…
Hector Arana Sr. Reaches Semi’s, Hector Arana Jr. Exits First Round in Las Vegas
Lucas Oil Buell riders Hector Arana Sr. and Hector Arana Jr. experienced somewhat different days at the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Arana Sr. went to the semifinals while his son exited the event…
NHRA Vegas Pro Stock Motorcycle Pairings
Sunday’s first-round pairings for eliminations for the 15th annual NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, the 23rd of 24 events in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series. Pairings based on results in qualifying, which…
Jerry Savoie Takes the Friday Pro Stock Motorcycle Pole in Vegas
Louisiana alligator farmer Savoie continued his surge to the top of the points standings in Pro Stock Motorcycle by making the quickest runs in both Friday qualifying sessions t the NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.…
Burning Man 2015: fire Tetris and a hacked Boeing 747
A five-storey mesh dancer, a giant game of fire Tetris and — if rumours are to be believed — a hacked Boeing 747 are just a few of the oversized artworks on show at Burning Man (August 30 to September…
No more serifs, same bright colours: Google new identity
Google has just launched a new visual identity and redesign of its multicoloured logo. At the time of writing the new logo is shown on the Google homepage being drawn by an animated hand. They doubtless were Thark warriors who…
This sportswear peels away when you’re hot and sweaty
The latest Pebble looks a touch different from previous models of the smartwatch. Instead of a square screen with rounded edges, it bears a circular watch face. Prior to last weekend’s race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, JGR announced Josh…
M.I.A. Reveals She’s Working With Skrillex For New Album
Handwritten Revisited will include 16 songs in all, including four new songs and five live recordings from the the 17-year-old pop star’s Aug. 16 show at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles. Presently it swung full upon us and—stopped. The…
3×5=a Great Top Fuel Motorcycle Weekend for Dave Vantine
David Vantine scorched Maryland International Raceway’s quarter mile in Budds Creek with three 5 second passes in Top Fuel exhibition match races against local hero Bob “Opie” Malloy. It was a near mirror image of the Vantine Nitrosports team’s performance…
Hawaya Racing Scores Big at Jim McClure Dragbike Nationals
The following is team blog by Hawaya Racing – It was a busy and exciting weekend for Hawaya Racing this past weekend at the Jim McClure Nitro Nationals held in Rockingham NC. 12 Pro Fuelers showed up to do battle…
Jerry Savoie Won’t Change Pro Stock Motorcycle Mindset
Jerry Savoie’s banner season in Pro Stock Motorcycle continued at the most recent event in Dallas, where the alligator farmer picked up his third win of the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season. It made him a bonafide…
Larry McBride Back to Work, New Perspective on Safety after Accident
It’s been a rough month-and-a-half for Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride following his devastating, high-speed, fiery explosion at the IDBL Orient Express U.S. Nationals from Atco, N.J., Sept. 13. After being confined to his house for several weeks…
Cory Reed to Make Pro Stock Motorcycle Debut This Weekend in Las Vegas
Pro Stock Motorcycle’s next big star might just be former motocross racer Cory Reed, who will join three-time world champ Angelle Sampey on George and Jackie Bryce’s Star Racing team for the entire 2016 season and make his pro debut…
Van Hook Pitching in with Ellis and Pippin
When Chip Ellis quit his job out in Montana to finish the NHRA Mello Yello season and work fulltime with the Junior Pippin/PiranaZ Pro Stock Motorcycle team, he was a little afraid his former employer Barry Van Hook would be…
Lucas Oil’s Hector Arana Jr. Hopes to Come out Ahead in Las Vegas
After a strange set of circumstances ended his day early at Texas Motorplex, Lucas Oil Buell Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Jr. is ready to bounce back during this weekend’s NHRA Toyota Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas…
Hector Arana Sr. Working Hard to Find Speed in Lucas Oil Buell
The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season is coming to a close, but don’t expect Lucas Oil Buell Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Sr. to slow down. If anything, Arana wants to speed up at the penultimate race…
DME Pro Street Three-peat Third Straight Pro Street Championship, Battle Royale
If there were any doubts that Winston-Salem, North Carolina based DME Racing had a firm grasp on the world’s quickest streetbikes of Orient Express Pro Street, they were put to rest once again at the International Drag Bike League’s DME…
AMRA Pro Mod Jim McClure Nationals Recap
The season finale for the AMRA Pro Mod class ended with a bang and for some competitors a literal bang! Great weather and cool air made for perfect race conditions at the legendary Rockingham Dragway. Both the Pro Mod and…
Dave Vantine Explains the Road to a Personal Best 5.88 Run
The IDBL Fall Nationals from Maryland International Raceway, Oct. 16-18 was an event to remember for talented, third-year Top Fuel racer Dave Vantine. The Hamilton, N.Y.-native moved up to sixth on the all-time quickest list with an astounding 5.88. Vantine was…
IDBL Battle Royale to Angela, Championships to Many
The two-week delay—caused by Hurricane Joaquin—of the Mickey Thompson Tires International Drag Bike League’s 23rd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals and Orient Express Pro Street Battle Royale, may have dropped Maryland International Raceway’s temperatures to bone-chilling, but the pre-Halloween on-track…