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Is Gaige Herrera Headed for a NHRA Championship?

Continuing to show dominance in his history-making rookie season with Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Gaige Herrera raced his Gen 3 Suzuki Hayabusa to a sixth victory of the season Sunday at the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway…

Perth Motorplex GM Steps Down

After two and a half years at the helm, Paul Trengove will step down from his role as Perth Motorplex General Manager at the end of August 2023. Trengove will leave the Perth Motorplex in order to take on the…

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2023 Video Coverage

Go for a walk around the Sturgis 2023 Bike Rally on Main Street as our live cam takes you all around this huge motorcycle rally to see all the Harleys, hot women and bartenders, vendors, the empty Sturgis Budweiser tent,…

Insanity At Our First Experience at the Famous Sturgis Buffalo Chip

Come with Cycledrag on our very first trip to the famous Sturgis Buffalo Chip for an epic and unforgettable Lynyrd Skynyrd Concert during the 2023 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. At this venue motorcycle riders will ride their bikes right up to…

Learning to Ride the World’s Fastest Motorcycle

We take you to Orlando Speedway to watch as Jimmy “Hulk” Brantley learns to ride the world’s most powerful motorcycle – a 1,500 horsepower Top Fuel Nitro Bike built by the world’s quickest and fastest motorcycle drag racer Larry “Spiderman”…

NHRA Inks New Generator Partnership

NHRA officials announced today that A-iPower, a leading manufacturer of inverter and portable generators, fluid pumps and pressure washers, has been named the preferred generator of the NHRA as part of a new multi-year sponsorship. As part of the partnership,…

NHRA Announces Sweepstakes with Five Major Partners

NHRA officials announced today the 2023 NHRA Sweepstakes, featuring a host of prizes from five NHRA partners. NHRA partners Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Summit Racing Equipment and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company are part of the 2023 NHRA Sweepstakes,…

AHDRA’s Thrilling Milan Race Sets Stage for Cecil Showdown

AHDRA/AMA brought their ground-pounding, Nitro Harley-Davidson motorcycle drag racing show to Milan Dragway on July 29-30 for the Second Annual Southern Michigan Bikefest and gave the Michigan fans some thunderous competition they won’t soon forget. Top Fuel NHRA U.S. Nationals…

Racers Reminisce about Dragbike legend Elmer Trett

On September 1, 1996 motorcycle drag racing lost perhaps the greatest Top Fuel rider in the sport’s history when Elmer Trett came off his motorcycle at the top end of Indianapolis Raceway Park. Trett was a trendsetting genius in the…

Top Fuel Motorcycles to Give Topeka Proper Send Off

The crushing property tax burden on Shelby Development, owner of Heartland Motorsports Park, has resulted in the track announcing that it will host its last and final NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national event on Aug. 11-13. Those lucky…

NHRA to Host National at New Track in 2024

NHRA officials announced on Friday that the new Flying H Dragstrip in the Kansas City area will be part of the upcoming NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national event schedule in 2024.   NHRA officials and Heartland Motorsports Park…

Gaige Herrera Sweeps the Western Swing

Points leader Gaige Herrera became the first rider in Pro Stock Motorcycle history – and the first NHRA competitor since 2009 – to sweep the three-race NHRA Western Swing, racing to the victory on Sunday at Sonoma Raceway at the…

Gaige Herrera Wins NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Call Out

Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Gaige Herrera continued his dominant season on Saturday at Sonoma Raceway, winning the first-ever NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout as part of this weekend’s 35th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals. In the Mission #2Fast2Tasty…

AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days 2023

Join us for this VIP Behind the scenes tour of one of the biggest motorcycle festivals in the world, AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days from the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Complex where we will see a ton of classic, antique motorcycles, dirt…

230 MPH on Street Tires

Enjoy this full motorcycle drag racing event coverage from the XDA Bike Feat as we watch the world’s fastest street bikes in the turbo Pro Street class chase win lights and staggering speeds of 230+ mph on DOT street legal…

Motorcycle Drag Racing Gone Wrong 2023

It’s motorcycle drag racing gone wrong 2023 as we show you some of the most memorable crashes, explosions, fails and bloopers we can find. From a Harley Bagger flipping over, to race fans going wild, to a Top Fuel Harley…

West Coast Pro Extreme Racers Prove Age is Just a Number

At age 71 some have told drag bike racing veteran Ron Meyer that he is too old to be on a Top Fuel Motorcycle. Well at the James Surber Big Money drag race at Somoa Drag Strip, Meyer, along with…

XDA Fueltech Bike Bash Quickly Approaching

The XDA heads to Virginia Motorsports Park located in Dinwiddie, Virginia for the 5th annual FuelTech Bike Bash on August 25-27, 2023! The event features the Orient Express Pro Street class that run speeds over 230 mph in only 6-seconds,…

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Call Out Press Conference

Check out the press conference for the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Call Out that will take place in Sonoma. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here) and…

How Gaige Herrera Got His 5th Win of the Season

A week after becoming the last-ever Pro Stock Motorcycle race winner at Denver’s Bandimere Speedway, Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Gaige Herrera became the first-ever Pro Stock Motorcycle winner at the Flav-R-Pac NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Kent,…

Pro Stock Motorcycle Call Out Set For Sonoma

The eight-bike field is set for the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout are set, with the standouts in the first callout specialty for the two-wheeled category set to grab the spotlight as part of this weekend’s 35th annual Denso…

Back on a Win Streak, Herrera Wins Seattle

The first-ever weekend in Seattle for Pro Stock Motorcycle simply meant another dominating weekend for points leader Gaige Herrera, as he wrapped up a flawless weekend at Pacific Raceways with a winning run of 6.764 at 198.99 on his Vance…

Dream Realized as Trim-Tex takes Center Stage in NASCAR

It’s a dream come true for a proud American manufacturer.   Trim-Tex Drywall Products has always been ambitious and driven when it comes to its involvement in motorsports.  The commitment is about to go to the next level as the…

Gaige Herrera Strikes First in Seattle

In the first appearance for Pro Stock Motorcycle at Pacific Raceways, points leader Herrera made a great first impression, going to the top spot with a run of 6.767 at 198.09 Vance & Hines/Mission Foods Suzuki on Friday at the…

How Gaige Herrera Won Yet Again, This Time at Final Bandimere Event

Rebounding from disappointing losses at the last two races, Gaige Herrera reclaimed his Pro Stock Motorcycle championship-leading form to put his Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa back into the winner’s circle at the NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere…

Suzuki Dealers Now Taking Reservations on 25th Anniversary Edition Hayabusa

Suzuki Motor USA has opened reservations for the 25th Anniversary Edition Hayabusa through authorized Suzuki dealers starting July 17th, 2023. Reserving one will ensure priority delivery of the commemorative Hayabusa. The 25th Anniversary Edition Hayabusa MSRP is $19,599 and will…

XDA Racers Hit Milestones Despite Mother Nature’s Wrath

The XDA encountered unfavorable weather conditions for the second time this season. Despite this, dedicated XDA racers arrived at the track on Thursday night to prepare for the 23rd annual WPGC Bike Fest. These racers put on an impressive display…

Pro Stock Motorcycle Call Out Set for Sonoma

For the first time since 2009, the NHRA’s annual trek to Northern California’s wine country will close out the famed three-race Western Swing when the 35th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals take place on July 28-30 at picturesque Sonoma Raceway.…

Herrera Wins Final NHRA Race at Bandimere Speedway

Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Gaige Herrer picked up the victory for Mission and Vance & Hines at the final NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series race at Bandimere Speedway, powering past Angie Smith in the final round on Sunday…

Arana Takes No. 1 Spot in Denver, M. Smith Wins Challenge

Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith continued to impress on Thunder Mountain, beating Steve Johnson in the final round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge with a pass of 7.150 at 196.98 on his Denso Auto Parts Suzuki.…

Can Matt Smith Make it 3 in a Row in Denver?

It’s one of the most important events of the season for Matt Smith and the Pro Stock Motorcycle star couldn’t be entering this weekend’s 43rd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at legendary Bandimere Speedway on a better note.…

Vincent Testa Crashes Into Wall on Turbo Hayabusa Drag Bike

The action got a little wilder than expected on Saturday at the 10th Annual James Surber All Bike Shootout at Somoa Drag Strip in Northern California when turbo Hayabusa veteran Vincent Testa crashed into the wall. The video can be…

Jimmy “The Hulk” Brantley Impressive at Top Fuel Motorcycle Test Session

Watch as Jimmy “The Hulk” Brantley tests a brand new Top Fuel Motorcycle built by the world’s quickest and fastest motorcycle drag racer Larry “Spiderman” McBride on a very hot day at Orlando Speedworld Dragway. We will watch Brantley make…

Top Fuel Motorcycle Racing Gone Wrong!

It’s Top Fuel Motorcycle drag racing gone wrong as we take a look at some of the craziest nitro motorcycle crashes, accidents, explosions, engine failures and we will even see a Top Fuel Harley end up in a creek and…

Bagger Burnouts in the Pits Get Out of Hand

After a motorcycle drag race at 710 Dragway in Lumberton, NC gets canceled early the fans go absolutely insane as Harley Baggers do 360 burnouts in the parking lot and we even see some crashes as things get out of…

Motorcycle Drag Racing Mourns the Loss of Derrick Milbourne

Motorcycle drag racers are mourning the loss of one of the greatest hand-clutch bracket racers, Derrick Milbourne of Manassas, Va,. who passed away unexpectedly on July 3rd.  There were two things Milboune loved dearly, his family and motorcycle drag racing.…

How Rob Cassar Won Australian Top Fuel Championship on a Nitrous Bike

Rob Cassar locked down his maiden ADRC Top Fuel Motorcycle Championship at the Hidden Valley Drag Strip in June, taking out the title over runner-up, Benny Stevens. After securing the title with a round two win over Stevens, Cassar ensured…

Methanol Moonshine Honors Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson with “5.92” Shine

Australia’s fastest two-wheel man Chris Matheson grew up in Armidale (NSW) where horses, dirt bikes and fast road bikes were the initial building blocks for his ultimate quest for speed. He soon took on the Salt Flats of Lake Gairdner…

First Look at the 2024 Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Model

When the Suzuki Hayabusa was introduced 25 years ago, it forever altered the motorcycle landscape and redefined motorcyclists’ concept of performance. Never had there been a sportbike so daringly conceived to provide such an extraordinary riding experience. The Hayabusa was…

NHRA Delivers Big Norwalk TV Audience

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series broadcast on FOX Broadcast Network yielded impressive results on Sunday, as an average of 818,000 viewers tuned in for Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals eliminations from Summit Motorsports Park. The viewership marked a…

XDA’s WPGC Bike Fest Set to Electrify Maryland

The biggest motorcycle drag racing event of the year returns on July 14-16, as the XDA’s 23rd annual WPGC Bike Fest electrifies Maryland International Raceway (MIR) located in Mechanicsville, Maryland.   The WPGC Bike Fest will feature over 700 Professional,…

NHRA on Fox Team Wins Telly Awards

The NHRA and its broadcasting team was recently honored with eight prestigious Telly awards and one platinum Viddy award.   The eight Telly awards, which honor excellence in video and television across all screens, are the most the NHRA has…

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles Head to Denver’s Final Mile High Nationals

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series heads to legendary Bandimere Speedway for the last time, as the final Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals is set to take place July 14-16 on famed Thunder Mountain. Marking the 10th of…

Legendary Two Stroke Racer Honored

What better place than Allbike to honour one of the true greats of our sport in John Kreis and his amazing 1971 Kawasaki H2 750 2 stroke, ‘Clockwork Orange’. Purchased in 1971, John started racing over 50 years ago and…

Herrera Continues No. 1 Qualifying Streak

Despite a strong start to the race, including a fifth-straight lockout of the top qualifying spot, a pair of upset second-round losses brought an early end to the competition for the Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle team at…

Increased Payout for Australia’s ANDRA

Summit Racing Equipment and the Australian National Drag Racing Association are pleased to announce increased contingency payouts.   These increased payouts (via redeemable product certificates) will be available at the previously announced Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series events for 2023,…

Hector Arana Jr. Wins Norwalk

Hector Arana Jr. put together a consistent Sunday in Norwalk and ended it with his first Pro Stock Motorcycle victory of the season, going 6.821 at 199.82 in the final round on his GETTRX Suzuki to get past Steve Johnson…

Angie Smith Wins Mission Challenge

In Pro Stock Motorcycle, as part of the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park., Angie Smith enjoyed the biggest moment of her season thus far, defeating Hector Arana Jr. in the final round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty…

Summit Motorsports Park Unveils New Meaningful Trophies

Kyle Michalek and his brother, Corey Michalek, of Michalek Brothers Racing, have been going to Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio for more than 20 years. They call the track home, and they call the Baders family. So when Summit…

The Absolute Best Straps for Your Motorcycle – Pingel

When you are hauling a motorcycle here is why you want to use Pingel straps and wheel chocks. Larry “Spiderman” McBride uses the same equipment to transport his record-holding motorcycle! There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please…

2024 Suzuki GSXR 750 – First Look

Suzuki Motor USA is pleased to launch its first group of 2024 motorcycles. The Suzuki GSX-R750, DR-Z400S, DR-Z400SM, and DR650S models all remain pillars of Suzuki’s lineup. Since defining the sportbike segment in 1985, winning multiple road racing championships, and…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Shop Tour and In-Depth Interview

We take you behind closed doors to show you the top secret areas in the motorcycle speed and machine shop of Top Fuel Motorcycle world record-holder and legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride, and his “Cycle Specialist” in Newport News, Va. We…

17-Year-Old Brayden Davis Does it Again in PDRA Pro Nitrous

Seventeen-year-old Brayden Davis made headlines at the season-opening East Coast Nationals when he became the first racer in PDRA history to double-up in a pro class and a Jr. Dragster class. It was his Pro Nitrous Motorcycle debut, and he…

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles Prepare to Battle in Norwalk

A sensory overload from start to finish, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to return to one of the sport’s finest facilities at the 17th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals on June 22-25 at Summit Motorsports…

74-Year-Old Paul Gast Qualifies No. 1 at PDRA Race

In his first Pro Nitrous Motorcycle appearance of the season, motorcycle drag racing veteran Paul Gast rocketed to the top of the qualifying order aboard his Fast By Fast Suzuki. His 4.012 at 172.72 put him on top of the…

Top PDRA Pro Nitrous Racers Roll Into Maryland International Raceway

As the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) rolls into Maryland International Raceway this weekend, June 15-17, for the fourth of eight points races on the 2023 schedule, racers are eying the final spots to compete in the third annual Summit…

Herrera’s Win Streak Ends with Runner-Up Finish at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals

After qualifying number one and racing his Gen 3 Suzuki Hayabusa into the finals for the fourth straight race, Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Gaige Herrera’s perfect Pro Stock Motorcycle season finally came to an end with a runner-up finish…

The World’s Fastest Kawasaki KZ Crushes Record

Austin Christopher of Canada made history when he rode his Kawasaki KZ to an elapsed time of 6.29 – a new record for the KZ platform. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the…

Cycledrag Goes to Canada!

It’s Cycledrag’s first trip to Canada 🇨🇦 and you have to come along to see what I find at a huge motorcycle drag race at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, British Columbia. We will see the Top Fuel Harleys of…

Amazon’s Cheapest Motorcycle is Faster Thank You Think

You will never believe how fast the world’s smallest motorcycle is as we give you a full review of the tiniest and cheapest gas powered motorcycle you can buy on Amazon. This MotoTec 49 c.c. 2-stroke gas powered pocket bike…

Mind Games – His Opponent Got Off His Bike to Taunt Him!

This motorcycle drag racing grudge race is personal as Nino Brown takes his Suzuki GSXR 1000 and lines it up against Curtis McDougald on his Kawasaki ZX14 sport bike. We will hear enough trash talk to make the street outlaws…

Orange County Choppers Biker Build Off 2023

It’s the Orange County Chopper Invitational Bike Show and Biker Build off from the new home of Paul Teutul Sr. and Orange County Choppers, the OCC Road House and Museum and Bert’s Barracuda Harley-Davidson from St. Petersburg, Fla. as some…

Legend Paul “Fast by” Gast Shares Success Story

He’s found tremendous success in motorcycle drag racing as a competitor and as a business owner. The legendary Paul “Fast by” Gast shares his story and tells us how it ll came to be. Fantastic work by videographer Peter Goertz…

Bikes that Stole the Show at Mecum

It’s the world’s largest motorcycle auction, the Mecum Motorcycle auction 2023 from South Point Hotel and casino and we will show you the best bikes that absolutely stole the show as picked by our resident expert John Kraman who is…

Steve Johnson Ends Gaige Herrera’s Undefeated Streak in Bristol

In a major upset in the Pro Stock Motorcycle ranks, veteran Steve Johnson won in the final when points leader Gaige Herrera went red and suffered his first loss of the season  at the 22nd annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals…

Dream Season Continues for Gaige Herrera

Gaige Herrera continued his perfect run in Pro Stock Motorcycle on Saturday at Bristol Dragway, winning the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge and securing his fourth straight No. 1 qualifier at the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. In the final round of…

Still Perfect – Gaige Herrera Gets Top Spot in Bristol

In his first appearance at Bristol Dragway, Gaige Herrera continued to put on an impressive show, going 6.820 at 196.63 in the second session on his Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki to grab the provisional No. 1 position. It’s the…

Australian Rob Cassar Reflects on Running His Nitrous Six-Second Pass

Australian nitrous drag bike racer Rob Cassar sent along the following report for his Ballistic Drag Racing team recapping the season. “The 2022-2023 ADRC season has so far seen us travel from one end of Australia to the other. Both…

Gaige Herrera Looks to Stay Undefeated in Bristol

In what has been an incredible start to his 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Gaige Herrera has been perfect through three races, winning all three events in Pro Stock Motorcycle, with each race marking his NHRA debut…

XDA Racers Power to Record Performances at VMP

The XDA’s 37th Annual MTC Engineering Summer Nationals delivered record performances and a flawless event to Virginia Motorsports Park again. The biggest and best show in motorcycle drag racing gave the east coast an action-packed event under cooler-than-normal skies that…

Massive NHRA Weekend on Tap in Bristol

The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol will have a lot more than just a new date this year, as Thunder Valley will come alive with even more nitro action than ever before in Bristol. The postponed NHRA New England…

Vantine – Fenwick Match Race and New England Nationals Rain Out

Due to inclement weather, the balance of the 10th annual NHRA New England Nationals has moved and will now take place as part of this weekend’s NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, which takes place Friday-Sunday at Bristol Dragway. Unfortunately that will…

Following Ground Breaking NHRA Welcomes Flying H to Member Track Network

After breaking ground on a new dragstrip just outside of Kansas City, Flying H Dragstrip has been added to the NHRA Member Track Network, NHRA officials announced today.   The new dragstrip will be located at I-70 Motorsports Park in…

Neil Midgley Becomes 3rd Quickest Top Fuel Motorcycle Racer of All-Time with a 5.708

How about a big congrats to Neil Midgley , Chris Hannam and team for this ultra quick pass!  With a 5.708 at 245 mph Midgley, of Colchester, United Kingdom,  becomes the third quickest Top Fuel Motorcycle racer ever behind only…

New Billet Z1/KZ Oil Pan From Liska Racing

Gordon Liska of Liska Racing has created another masterpiece with this new Kawasaki Z1/KZ billet oil pan. “It has an overall lower height than the OEM pan for added ground clearance, and less weight,” Liska said of his new creation.…

Pine Valley Raceway Joins NHRA Member Track Network

NHRA has announced the addition of Pine Valley Raceway in Lufkin, Texas to the NHRA Member Track Network.   Originally built in 2004, the track reopened in 2023 under the leadership of Buck and Austin Hayward, also joining the NHRA…

How Long Will Gaige Herrera’s 2023 Unbeaten Streak Last?

Gaige Herrera extended the perfect start to his rookie season as a Pro Stock Motorcycle rider by claiming a third straight win on board his Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki Hayabusa at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals…

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles Power into Bristol, June 9-11

On a new date and with a full lineup that includes all four NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series professional classes and four qualifying sessions, the NHRA roars into Bristol Dragway for the 22nd annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals on…

Drag Bike Racing Mourns Loss of Rich Longo from Racer’s for Christ

The world last a great man when  Richard “Ricky” “Richie” Guy Longo, at the age of 70, passed away on Saturday May 13, 2023.  Longo was a devoted member of Racer’s for Christ who would pray with racers regularly.  He…

Competitive XDA Racers Ready to Energize VMP

On June 2-4, 2023, the XDA takes Motorcycle Drag Racing to Virginia Motorsports Park for the 37th annual MTC Engineering Summer Nationals.   XDA racers are ready to energize this family-friendly event with the country’s fastest and quickest motorcycle drag…

Top Fuel Motorcycles Thrill the NHRA in Chicago

Fearless Top Fuel Motorcycle racers Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine thrill the big crowd at the NHRA Route 66 Nationals in Joliet, Illinois as NHRA returns to the Chicago area for the first time since 2019. We see a…

The Perfect Season Continues for Gaige Herrera

Gaige Herrera stayed perfect on the season in Pro Stock Motorcycle, going 6.717 at 201.25 in the final round on his Vance & Hines / Mission Foods Suzuki to beat Chip Ellis and claim his third straight win Sunday at…

Gaige Herrera Remains Unbeaten on the Season

In the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge Gaige Herrera continued his perfect season by winning the special bonus event in Chicago and also qualifing No. 1. Herrera continued to be nearly unstoppable in Pro Stock Motorcycle, crushing the Route 66 Raceway…

Gaige Herrera Dominates Opening Day of NHRA Chicago

On a day filled with tracks records, Gaige Herrera set two in Pro Stock Motorcycle, powering to the provisional No. 1 position on Friday as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned to Route 66 Raceway for the Gerber…

Four Pro Stock Motorcycle Racers to Battle in Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge

When it comes to the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, the Pro Stock Motorcycle category gets to join the fun for the first time as part of this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance.…

Epic Motorcycle Weekend Ahead as NHRA Returns to Chicago

The last time Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride was at Route 66 Raceway, the year was 2000 with the AMA Prostar series,  and he was embarking on what would become one of the most impressive stretches in motorcycle…

Chris Matheson Announces Retirement from Top Fuel after First Australian Five

Like a NFL quarterback announcing his retirement after winning the Super Bowl, Australia’s quickest and fastest motorcycle drag racer Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson has called it a career after realizing a dream a decade in the making by recording Australia’s…

Steve Johnson Presents BAT-man Scholarships at Pennsylvania Schools

On May 11, 2023, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer and team owner Steve Johnson traveled to the Lancaster, PA area to present two BAT-man (Be A Technician) Scholarships at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and Lancaster County Career & Technology…

Paul Teutul Sr.’s Thoughts on Harley Baggers

In this interview Paul Teutul Sr. of Orange County Choppers gives us his thoughts on the Harley-Davidson Bagger crazy, let’s us know what is next for him in the motorcycle world and tells us how he goes about judging a…

Reviewing Our First Electric Bike

In this video Cycledrag sets out to review this 2023 e bike, the Cyrusher Ranger and determine wether or not this very fast e-bike / electric motorcycle is worth the money? From the e bike delivery, to the unboxing, to…

A1 Cash Days Harley Bagger Race

 We will get a close look at some of the world’s quickest and fastest nitrous and turbo Harley Davidson street tire drag bikes at A1 Cash Days as we ask NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle legendary crew chief George Bryce of…

Two Stroke Bike Week 2023

Join us for Two Stroke Bike Week 2023 from “The Dragon” or “Tail of the Dragon” at Deals Gap Motorcycle resort as we take you on a tour to see the most amazing collection of street legal vintage two stroke…

The Kepner List – How Many Drag Strips Have You Visited?

“343” It’s always fun to catch up with drag racing historian, accomplished broadcast and print journalist, Hall of Famer  and much more, Bret Kepner.  When I run into Kepner at a race or visit him near his home in St.…

Top Fuel Bikes to Headline Big Event at England’s Santa Pod

Nitro-fuelled Top Fuel Bikes are the headline attraction as Santa Pod Raceway launches 2023’s FIM European Drag Racing Championship over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.   The two-wheeled rivalry which has sustained the European scene for so many seasons is…

Top Fuel Motorcycle Owner Valiantly Fighting Cancer

Please keep the prayers going for Eddy Kiihnl as he continues his aggressive chemotherapy and help us find this Top Fuel Motorcycle a new home! Kiihnl shares his emotional story below. Eddy Kiihnl can be reached on Facebook for anyone…

Mission Accomplished! Chris Matheson Runs First Australian Five!

Australia’s leading Top Fuel Motorcycle racer Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson realized a dream on Cinco de Mayo as he became the first Australian motorcycle drag racer to reach the five-second zone at this weekend’s Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway –…

Benny Stevens Takes Australian Top Fuel Win on Nitro Harley

In the Australian Drag Racing Championship, Benny Stevens took the Top Fuel Motorcycle victory over title leader Rob Cassar (Stevens is second in the points), while John Zahra won a solo B-Final when the record-breaking Chris Matheson was a non-starter…

NHRA’s Antron Brown and Ron Capps Represent National Motorsports Coalition on Capitol Hill

NHRA championship-winning drivers Ron Capps and Antron Brown, along with NHRA Vice President of Track Management and Operations Kasey Coler, recently visited Washington, DC on Wednesday, April 26 as representatives for the National Motorsports Coalition (NMC) to share with members…

Legendary Motorcycle Designer Willie G. Davidson Shares Stories in New Book

Motorcycle enthusiasts and fans of the legendary Willie G. Davidson have something to look forward to this August with the release of his new memoir, “Ride Free.” The book is a must-read for anyone who loves motorcycles or admires Willie’s…

How the NHRA Gen 3 Suzuki Hayabusa Body is Made

Suzuki Motor USA released a video today featuring an inside look at its partnership with Vance & Hines and the development of Suzuki’s newest entry into the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class. The video showcases the development of the team’s…