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Lara Croft’s uses new tech to tackle mysteries

Nor was it his unwonted magnitude, nor his remarkable hue, nor yet his deformed lower jaw, that so much invested the whale with natural terror, as that unexampled, intelligent malignity which, according to specific accounts, he had over and over…

Beats is announcing the first speaker that it’s made since the company was acquired by Apple last summer

Even if you aren’t a fan of the company’s high-priced in-, on-, or over-the-ear offerings, you have to admit they are all much better than the crude and plasticky Pill speaker. The new $229 speaker isn’t any sort of radical…

‘Ray Donovan’: The Deal Went Down

Hardly knowing what she did, she picked up a little bit of stick, and held it out to the puppy; whereupon the puppy jumped. Alice dodged behind a great thistle, to keep herself from being run over; and the moment…

The Runway Trend That Doesn’t Require Getting Dressed In The Morning

Had someone told Cristobal Balenciaga that 78 years after he opened his namesake couture house, models would be strutting down the runway to Biggie Smalls, I’m not quite sure he would have believed them. But that was the reality of…

The More Advanced Version Of “Draping A Jacket Over Your Shoulders”

Most people will suffer inconveniences and discomfort for the ‘gram, but imagine what lengths fashion people go for the street style snap.

Selena Gomez: Revival Is The Best Revenge

Here is a young woman who, at just 23, has lived more than half her life in the spotlight, having grown up on the Disney series Wizards of Waverly Place. She’s famous around the world — and famously wary of reporters,…

Andrew Hines Extends Pro Stock Motorcycle Point Lead with Reading Win

In Pro Stock Motorcycle Sunday at the NHRA Keystone Nationals, Andrew Hines picked up his third win of the season and second in the Countdown with a 6.794 at 197.25 win over Chip Ellis on his Screamin’ Eagle Vance &…

Friends Of ITG Share Their Brow Selfies

Right now, ITG is all about the brow. In celebration of Glossier’s upcoming product launch, we’re hosting Brow Month—a time to explore where those arches have been, where they’re going, and how best to care for yours. Like everything else,…

Stick it to the Man! creator hid alpha for new game in Zombie Vikings

Stick it to the Man! and Zombie Vikings developer Zoink! is already working on a new game simply called FE, and you can play it right now if you own Zombie Vikings. The above video shows how to access the…

Team Arana Happy to put Reading in the Rearview Mirror

After two days of rain, everyone at Maple Grove Raceway was happy to see a dry racetrack Sunday, but for the father/son duo of Hector Arana Sr. and Hector Arana Jr. of the Lucas Oil Pro Stock Motorcycle Buell race…

Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Review

After completing my second ghost hunt with Charles Dickens, I decided it was about time to shut down the last factory forcing children into labor. As I made my way across Westminster, zipping between rooftops with my rope launcher, a…

You can pre-load the Street Fighter V Wii beta now

The second Street Fighter V beta is scheduled to start this weekend, and if you happen to be a part of the Wii festivities, you can pre-load it now. Just redeem your code, head to Steam, and download the latest build,…

Margaret Atwood on sex robots, social media and digital reading

Atwood’s stories defy the sci-fi tag; she prefers to call them speculative fiction. “My books build on ideas and concepts that already exist,” she says. Her new novel, The Heart Goes Last, is true to form: tapping into her signature…

Avoiding assault and slavery now we are all cyborgs

It is a bold statement, but Balkan has a point: we already extend our biological capabilities through technology every single day, although this has yet to really impact how we see ourselves in relation to technology. Perhaps that needs to…

Twitter’s new CEO is Jack Dorsey

My first knowledge that I was on the wrong trail came when I heard the yells of the pursuing savages suddenly grow fainter and fainter far off to my left. I had gone but a short distance further when what…

How Much Consciousness Does An Octopus Have?

Animals ranging from parrots to elephants continue to challenge our perception of consciousness, long-held as a uniquely human trait. But the reaches of consciousness don’t stop at animals. The ethics of consciousness, not just in humans but also animals and…

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Maple Grove Interviews

Persistent rain showers forced NHRA officials to cancel Friday’s racing action at the NHRA Keystone Nationals. Rain started in the morning and showers fell  throughout the day at Maple Grove Raceway.   On Saturday Eddie Krawiec earned his fourth No.…

Larry McBride Confined to Home While Wounds Heal, Valdosta Unlikely

Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride has been confined to his home for the past week under doctor’s orders. The 14-time Top Fuel champion continues to recover from burns to his lower body sustained at the IDBL Orient Express…

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Hector Arana Jr. Hunting For Championship at Maple Grove

Hector Arana Jr. knew he needed a clutch performance at the second race of the 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship last weekend in St. Louis. Arana delivered in impressive fashion and now hopes he…

Weather Moves Up Friday Start Time at Keystone Nationals

Due to the inclement weather forecast Friday in the eastern Pennsylvania region, the NHRA has moved up the starting times for the first two NHRA Mello Yello Series qualifying sessions on Friday, Oct. 2, of the NHRA Keystone Nationals at…

IHRA Parent Company Entertainment Closes Recapitalization

IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRGSE), the parent company of the IHRA,  is pleased to announce completion of its recapitalization with TPG Specialty Lending, Inc. (TSL). TSL is the U.S. direct originations investment platform of TPG Special Situations Partners, the credit…

Big Timers Rule NHDRO Motorcycle Drag Racing Finals

Over the course of a double race weekend, the cream rose to the top at the NHDRO World Finals and Grudge Spectacular. Having most of Sunday’s competition at August’s Summer Celebration washed out and postponed gave Big Timers like Mark…

Amazing October Deals From MTC and Portable Shade – 10% Off Pistons and Free Shirts

You are never too old to trick or treat. MTC and Portable Shade are celebrating the month of Halloween with some very generous specials. All October take advantage of a 10% savings on piston kits for your winter rebuild. Also,…

IHRA Nitro Harley Points With One Race Remaining

The San Antonio Nationals Fueled by Sunoco is in the books and only one more race remains to determine the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) World Champions. NITRO HARLEY STANDINGS 1. Jay Turner (Julian, North Carolina) 776 2. Tracy Kile…

Andrew Hines Aiming to Build on Pro Stock Motorcycle Point Lead at Maple Grove

This weekend’s 31st annual NHRA Keystone Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway is vitally important in the Championship Countdown. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, reigning world champion Andrew Hines will look for his second win in the Countdown at Maple Grove after…

IDBL DME Racing Fall Nationals Rescheduled to Oct. 16-18th, Malloy Replaces Turner

Due to the weather the IDBL 23rd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals has been rescheduled to October 16-18, 2015 at Maryland International Raceway. The Orient Express Pro Street Battle Royale, and all other IDBL classes including the Tournament of Champions…

Championships and Battle Royale Share IDBL Spotlight at MDIR

The Mickey Thompson Tires International Drag Bike League returns home to Maryland International Raceway to wrap up its 2015 season with what promises to be it’s largest racer participation event of the year—the 23rd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals and…

Andrew Hines Holds NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Point Lead

Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines leads the battle for the 2015 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship after two of six events in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs. Flexing the motor-muscle of a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod motorcycle,…

Hector Arana Jr. Defeats Father in NHRA St. Louis Pro Stock Motorcycle Final

Hector Arana Jr. raced to his second Pro Stock Motorcycle win of the season when he defeated his father Hector Arana in the finals of  the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals. Arana Jr. raced his Lucas Oil Buell to a…

Jerry Savoie Snags St. Louis NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Pole

Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle event winner Jerry Savoie raced to his first No. 1 qualifying position of the season and second of his career with his Friday run of 6.832 at 196.50 on his Savoie Alligator Farms Suzuki at the…

IDBL Tournament of Champions Ladders

The Shinko Tires Pro E.T. Tournament of Champions race and the Brock’s Performance Street E.T. Tournament of Champions race will both be placed on a ladder. First round eliminations of the T.O.C. will start at 6pm on Saturday Night, October…

IDBL DME Real Street Rule Revision

DME Racing Real Street Rule Revision. Effective Immediately for DME Racing Fall Nationals. 235 lbs. and up weight row added to chart for nitrous bikes/liter bikes: http://www.raceidbl.com/rulebook/2015_idbl_rulebook_realstreet.pdf

Suzukis Lead Qualifying in St. Louis

In Pro Stock Motorcycle at the AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals at Gateway Motorsports Park near St. Louis.,  Jerry Savoie grabbed the day No. 1 qualifying lead with a 6.832 at 196.50 on his Savoie’s Alligator Farm Suzuki. Savoie, who…

Jerry Savoie Approaching New Goals

When Jerry Savoie started his Pro Stock Motorcycle career, he had only one specific goal: to win a race in the class.   Then, in St. Louis last year, Savoie accomplished that goal, and now, in the midst of a…

Larry McBride’s Burns Worse than Initially Thought, Likely to Miss Season

Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride received some unfortunate news that the burns he sustained during a wild explosion at the IDBL U.S. Nationals from Atco, N.J., Sept. 13, 2015 are worse than initially thought.  McBride’s burns have been…

Grudge, Finals, August Make-up—NHDRO Bustin’ Loose with Huge Weekend at Indy

Just break your watches now, because this weekend’s NHDRO World Finals and Grudge Spectacular is gonna be long and action packed. “Your money’s worth” won’t even begin to describe what this motorcycle drag racing speedfest will deliver for fans and…

Jim Doyle Injured in Top Fuel Harley Crash

On Sunday, Sept. 20, just after 2:30, Jim Doyle of Springfield, Mass. was injured when his AMRA F/B Fuel Harley crashed at New England Dragway in Epping, NH. Jim was at the track testing in preparation for some important races…

Jerry Savoie .001 too Quick in Charlotte

My buddy Paul Miller texted me and said ‘-.001 red and you’re a zero, .001 green and you’re a hero. I’d like for someone to be able to tell me they can see the difference,’” NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer…

Nitro Harley Racer Jay “Bulldog” Turner Steps in for McBride at IDBL Finals

Top Fuel Harley rider and current IHRA Nitro Harley points leader; Jay “The Bulldog” Turner of North Carolina is stepping in to fill Larry “The Spiderman” McBride’s shoes and match race against Dave Vantine at the 23rd Annual IDBL Fall…

Charlotte Ends Too Soon for Chip Ellis

Rider Chip Ellis and the Junior Pippin/PiranaZ Pro Stock Motorcycle team were just getting on top of their Buell’s tuning when the NHRA Carolina Nationals ended much too soon for them. Ellis came up .008 of a second short against…

Andrew Hines Captures NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Point Lead

Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines opened the defense of his NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle title at zMax Dragway with a final-round win at the NHRA Carolina Nationals, the first race in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship…

40 Riders Confirmed for IDBL Battle Royale

40 riders are now confirmed for the Orient Express Pro Street Battle Royale at Maryland International Raceway on October 2-4 during the 23rd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals! Confirmed Riders: 1- Drew Tolliver – Ilinois – Hayabusa – Turbo 2-…

Andrew Hines Wins Pro Stock Motorcycle in Charlotte, Takes Point Lead

In Pro Stock Motorcycle at the NHRA Carolina Nationals, defending world champ Hines won this event for the third time, clocking a winning run of 6.880 at 195.11 on his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to Smith’s losing 6.910…

Chip Ellis Ready to “Pin the Tail” at zMAX

U.S. Nationals performance leader Chip Ellis has not been at the top of the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying order this weekend the way he’d like to be on Junior Pippin’s PiranaZ Buell. Sitting 7th for Sunday’s NHRA Carolina Nationals…

Jerry Savoie Starts zMAX WAR in Second

Friday Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying leader Jerry Savoie and his White Alligator Racing (WAR) Suzuki TL1000 will start Sunday’s NHRA Carolina Nationals from second in the qualifying order. The U.S. Nationals winner is seeking his second straight Wally and a…

Jerry Savoie Leads NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Qualifying at zMAX

Recent NHRA Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals winner Jerry Savoie came off the trailer as hot as the Charlotte afternoon weather, finishing Friday’s Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying for the Carolina Nationals at the top of the order. Savoie’s White Alligator Racing…

Joe Koenig Overcoming Adversity to Race in Texas

Successful motorcycle and car racer, “7.0” Joe Koenig is a proven winner in overcoming obstacles and adversity. “Always be productive,” Koenig likes to say. It’s the attitude and philosophy the drywall product mogul has used not only to elevate his…

Two-Time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion Matt Smith Aiming for Charlotte Win

In his first year on a new Victory Factory Racing Gunner, two-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith already considers his 2015 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season a success by securing a top 10 spot and a…

McBride Walks Away From Frightening Top End Explosion and Fire, Historic Motorcycle Finished

It was a day at the races no one will ever forget. The 14-time Top Fuel motorcycle champion, Larry “Spiderman” McBride, and his talented and experienced crew have over 100 years of racing experience combined.  They’ve seen just about everything.…

IDBL Weathers Atco Drama

Plagues of rain and fire—along with hordes of high-horsepower motorcycles yearning to be freed—could not deter the Mickey Thompson Tires International Drag Bike League from completing the 46th annual Orient Express Motorcycle U.S. Nationals at New Jersey’s historic and bike-friendly…

McBride and Vantine Poised for Entertaining Top Fuel Battle at Historic U.S. Motorcycle Nationals

Most veteran motorcycle drag racers get sentimental and can’t help reminiscing when it’s time to race the famous South Jersey launchpad late in the season. Just about everyone has fond memories there. The Orient Express U.S. Nationals from Atco Dragway,…

NHRA Points Leader Ed Krawiec Shares Thoughts Heading into Countdown

The following are excerpts from a teleconference featuring NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series driver Eddie Krawiec.   MODERATOR: Thank you for joining us for today’s teleconference. We’ll start our call today with Eddie Krawiec. Eddie is the rider of…

Crew Chief Tim Kulungian Comments on Jerry Savoies U.S. Nationals Victory

It was an emotional Jerry Savoie that addressed the crowd and media following his Pro Stock Motorcycle win at the NHRA Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals on a day that—according to Statman Lewis Bloom—all pro class winners collected U.S. Nationals Wallys…

Jerry Savoie Wins NHRA U.S. Nationals

In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Savoie took home his second victory of the season with a 7.011 at 193.02 on his Savoie’s Alligator Farm Suzuki, beating No. 1 qualifier Chip Ellis who fouled out at the start on his PiranaZ/Pippin Motorsports…

Ellis and Pippin Qualify No. 1 for NHRA U.S. Nationals

Chip Ellis qualified the Junior Pippin/PiranaZ Buell number one in Pro Stock Motorcycle for Labor Day’s 61st annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, Indiana—his third number one qualifier of the season and 16th of his…

George Bryce’s Top 5 Indy Wins

Star Racing George Bryce sure knows how to celebrate his birthday. Bryce, who is exactly the same age as the NHRA US Nationals has won the prestigious event multiple times as a racer and team owner. Bryce first won in…

Veteran Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer Joe DeSantis Hits the Wall in Indy

Veteran rider Joe DeSantis, 73,  went for a wild ride when his Suzuki went out of control and crashed near the finish line during his first qualifying attempt of the weekend at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals from Indianapolis, Ind.,…

Former Pro Stock Motorcycle Standout Brown Claims $100K in Traxxas Nitro Shootout

Antron Brown raced to victory in the Traxxas Nitro Shootout on Saturday , earning a $100,000 payday during an action packed Saturday at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals.   Brown, the 2012 Top Fuel world champ, took the victory at…

Chip Ellis and Junior Pippin Lead Qualifying at Indy

Chip Ellis rode the Junior Pippin/PiranaZ Buell straight to number one in Saturday’s second round (third round overall) of Pro Stock Motorcycle qualifying for Labor Day’s 61st annual Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, Indiana. If…

NHRA Unveils 2016 Schedule

NHRA officials unveiled the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule today during the running of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. The 23-race series remains motorsports’ most geographically dispersed U.S. touring circuit and…

Motorcycle Clubs to Clash in Dragbike Race at Atco’s U.S. Nationals

With the hopes of keeping a long-standing tradition going where motorcycle clubs can have some friendly competition on the drag strip, Club Clash 2015 will take place at the IDBL U.S. Nationals from Atco, NJ, Sept. 11-13. Bracket Race Information…

Cool IDBL Atco U.S. Nationals T-Shirt Available from Orient Express Trackside

Orient Express is pleased to return as the title sponsor of the 46th Annual Orient Express IDBL U.S. Nationals at Atco Dragway, September 11-13th 2015. In conjunction with the event, Orient Express wanted to do something more, something to show…

Hawaya Racing Dominating from Coast to Coast

August was a very busy and exciting month for Hawaya Racing,  from coast to coast. In Seattle, the Dream Chaser team of Buddy and Janette Thornley continued living the dream, qualifying #1 and taking the win over Dennis Fisher for…

Orient Express Motorcycle U.S. Nationals Rolls into Atco Dragway for the 46th Time

The Mickey Thompson Tires IDBL Series heads North to Atco Dragway in New Jersey for the historic 46th annual Orient Express Motorcycle U.S. Nationals on September 11-13, 2015.   The Orient Express Motorcycle U.S. Nationals will feature a special 5-second,…

Dunigan Racing Adds $1,000 Bonus to IDBL Top Fuel Purse

Dave Dunigan of Dunigan Racing announced he is posting a $1,000 Cash Bonus to the winner of the 3 out of 4 Top Fuel Match Race between Larry “The Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine at the 46th annual Orient Express…

Persistent Rain Cancels Friday’s NHRA U.S. Nationals Qualifying

Persistent rain showers forced NHRA officials to cancel Friday’s professional qualifying session at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Rain started just as qualifying for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series began and continued into the night. Pro Stock Motorcycle’s…

The 46th Annual IDBL U.S. Motorcycle Nationals about to Hit Atco, NJ.

The world’s largest motorcycle drag racing series—the Mickey Thompson International Drag Bike League—follows up the monster WPGC Bike Fest event by hitting the road to New Jersey’s historic and bike-friendly Atco Dragway for the 46th annual Orient Express Motorcycle U.S.…

Nitro Harley Championship Comes Down to the Wire

The 2012 International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) World Champion, Jay Turner, is looking to secure his fourth IHRA Championship at the Summit World Finals featuring Nitro Jam on October 9 – 10. Turner has a 67 point lead over Tracy…

Terry McIntosh Machine and Bud Yoder Planning for Another Record Performance

Where will the Pro Street record stand at the end of 2015? There are some races known for record-setting performances on the horizon. In the first half of the season in 2014, Pro Street competitors were racing to be the…

HTP’s Cecil Towner Discusses Pro Street Turbo and Nitrous Parity

One of the world’s most renowned dragbike builders, tuners and longtime nitrous loyalist, Cecil Towner of HTP Performance has a spectacular resume that includes being the first to put a Real Street bike in the sevens and the first to…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Gains Costly Rockingham Victory

When it comes to winning, many racers live by the cliché, “whatever it takes.” Four motors, three drive chains, three sprockets and a whole pile of broken parts was the price of victory for 14-time Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman”…

V-Rods Dominate Pro Stock Motorcycle in Brainerd

Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec won an all-Harley final at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. With both riders aboard Harley-Davidson® V-Rod motorcycles, Krawiec defeated teammate Andrew Hines to claim a third-consecutive Pro Stock…

Remembering Dragbike Racer Dean Frantz

In the glory days of AMA Prostar, Ohio had a well-earned reputation for being the home of some of the world’s most talented two-wheel racers. Dean A. Frantz, 52, of Medina, was certainly a racer who helped gain the Buckeye…

Remembering Kawasaki’s John Hoover

It’s unfortunate such influential and wonderful people in the sport of motorcycle drag racing always seem to leave too soon. Factory involvement is what made AMA Prostar the major league of dragbike racing in its day. One of the key…

Andrew Hines takes the Pole in Day No. 1 at Brainerd

Andrew Hines, the defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle series champ and a two-time winner at Brainerd International Raceway, rode his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to the qualifying lead with a performance of 6.937 at 190.54 the Lucas Oil…

Boyesen Breaks Through With Major Bolt-On V-twin Performance

Looking for the simplest, most economical way to maximize the power and efficiency of your Harley-Davidson’s intake? This article is for you. For over 30 years legendary Boyesen Engineering has been energizing and rousing powersport enthusiasts with major increases in…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Returns to Rockingham

Top Fuel Motorcycle 14-time champion Larry “Spiderman” will make his return to the famous Rockingham, N.C. dragstrip for the first time in over 20 years for the Manufacturers Cup DME Nationals, Aug. 22-23. “It’s been a long time,” McBride said.…

The Coolest Brand in the Motorcycle Industry – FMF

For any company, becoming viewed as “cool” is as good as gold. It’s a highly sought after level of customer admiration some companies spend mightily and utilize multiple resources to gain. Most never get there. For FMF, being viewed as cool…

Steve Earwood Fires Back at Internet Rumors, Rockingham’s Jim McClure Nitro Harley Nationals is Still On

What does Mark Twain, author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, share with Rockingham Dragway’s biggest motorcycle race?  Both were reported to be deceased at a time when they were very much alive.   After his obituary prematurely was posted…

Mummert and Gadson Win Maryland, Run 6.89 at Indy

Bike owner Brad Mummert, rider Richard Gadson, and their crew brought their crowd favorite Pro Street motorcycle to the IDBL’s 2015 WPGC Bike Fest at Maryland International Raceway, as they’d done many times before. But this time was different—very different.…

Current IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series Points

The Mopar Nationals presented by Williams Racing at Grand Bend Motorplex marked the 10th Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series event on the 2015 schedule. With only two events remaining, every team is pushing their limits to gain valuable points and…

Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec to be featured in NHRA’s U.S. Nationals Block Party

The stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will be in the spotlight during the Big Go Block Party on Aug. 25, as the town of Brownsburg celebrates the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, which will be held Sept.…

Mac McAdams Reloading for Championship Run

In his 22 years of racing, Mac McAdams has complied a mountain of accomplishments. But one meaningful accolade has evaded the talented and experienced racer – a season championship. With two races left in the IDBL motorcycle drag racing series,…

Team Trim-Tex Back on the Podium

Ashley Freiberg and Trent Hindman fought their way back on the podium  in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge at Road America where they finished third. Teammates Mark Boden and Tonis Kasemets also had an impressive run at the team’s home…

NHRA National and Track Records Fall with Sunoco Race Fuel

Sunoco, the Official Fuel of the NHRA, has been the leader in the racing fuel category for decades, with a reputation built on quality, performance, and support to the racers. In their first year as the spec fuel of the…

NHDRO Pro Streeters Blister Indy Dragbike Race

Rain may have postponed Sunday’s entire day of competition at the NHDRO Dragbike Summer Celebration, but Saturday was enough time for McIntosh Machine & Fabrication Pro Street bikes to put on a blistering show at Lucas Oil Raceway’s famous quarter…

Jay Turner Doubles in IHRA Nitro Harley in Martin using APE Wrist Pins

Three Nitro Jam racers scored a pair of victories for the double-event IHRA weekend in Martin, Mich. In the weather delayed President Cup Nationals, Nitro Harley points leader Jay Turner extended his lead with a victory over Rickey House. The…

Jeremy Teasley Takes All-RS Motorsports Final

Multi-time DME Racing Real Street champ Jeremy Teasley scored perhaps his closest win ever in a 7.80 to 7.80 final against his RS Motorsports owner/tuner/teammate Roger Starrette. Teasley was actually .006 slower from point to point but got a .029…

MPS Featherweight Motorcycle Drag Racing Shift Lite

Motorcycle Performance Specialties is excited to announce the immediate availability of our new Featherweight Motorcycle Drag Racing Shift Lite. It features 4 super bright red LEDs for visibility in the daytime. This small, lightweight, low cost shift lite measures just…

Amazing August Special on MTC Pistons – Free Custom Mods!

MTC Engineering is offering a simply can’t-miss deal all August. Act now and take advantage of free custom piston modifications! MTC pistons are found in use in some of the world’s quickest vehicles. The company has an iconic and legendary…

Two Entries, A Comeback, and a Debut Mark Big IMSA Home Weekend at Road America for Trim-Tex Drywall Products

As the IMSA Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge heads to Road America this weekend, there are almost too many story lines to count for Trim-Tex Drywall Products. From a young promising talent getting his first shot at the professional level, a…

NHRA Series Leader Ed Krawiec Wins Second Event in a Row and Pro Bike Battle

Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec swept the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the NHRA Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. Racing a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle, Krawiec was the number-one qualifier, won the Pro Bike Battle special event on Saturday,…

Kyle Olson Blog From WMDRA S&S Nationals in Eddyville, Iowa

Sportsman racer Kyle Olson takes us inside his successful weekend at the WMDRA event with this blog. This past weekend at the Inaugural WMDRA S&S Cycle Proven Performance Nationals, July 24-25, at Eddyville Raceway Park was one of the hottest,…

NHDRO Brings it Back to Indy

After a two-race road stint to the St. Louis area’s Gateway International and Louisville’s Ohio Valley Dragway, Brian and Niki Welch welcome the NHDRO family back to Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, Indiana, for the NHDRO Summer Celebration on August…

AMRA Pro Mod and Pro Gas put on a Show in Martin, Michigan

AMRA Racer Ryan Oehler brings us up to speed on the series – Another exciting weekend of Harley drag racing is in the bag after a few hot days at US 131 Raceway, July 25-26, located in Martin, Michigan. The…

Red-Hot Krawiec Wins Sonoma

Eddie Krawiec finished off a dominating weekend at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals on Sunday by racing to the Pro Stock Motorcycle victory. Krawiec, who also won the NHRA Pro Bike Battle on Saturday, earned his second consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle…

McBride and Vantine Sacrifice Equipment to Excite Maryland Top Fuel Motorcycle Fans

Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine’s exciting Top Fuel Motorcycle match race battle at the WPGC Bike Fest from Maryland International Raceway, July 24-26, was a lot like a demolition derby. There was smoke, fire, sparks, lots of noise, a…

Tombo Racing Has Successful Outing in California

Motorcycle drag racing legend Tommy “Tombo” Bolton of Oklahoma City, Okla. and his team made the long drive to the West Coast pay off with a dominant performance at the Brotherhood of Street Racers event at Auto Plus Raceway in Fontana,…

IDBL’s WPGC Bike Fest Blows Up Big

Maryland International Raceway’s 15th annual WPGC Bike Fest on July 24-26 blew all previous iterations of this always-big event right out of the water. It was Bike Fest on steroids as the world’s largest motorcycle drag racing series—the Mickey Thompson…

2015 WMDRA S&S Proven Performance Nationals Photo and Video Gallery

The 2015 WMDRA S&S Proven Performance Nationals from Eddyville Raceway in Oskaloosa, Iowa, July 24-25, featured national TV coverage, Sam Wills and his Top Fuel bike, Nitro Harleys, a ton of top-notch bracket racers and a purse of over $25,000.…