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Red Line Oil Steps up As Primary Sponsor or Pro Superstar Shootout

Today during a media event from their booth at the SEMA Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Red Line Oil announced they would be returning to the SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout as a premier sponsor. During a…

How Gaige Herrera Secured Victory in Vegas and Takes 123 Point Lead to Pomona

Gaige Herrera advanced a step closer to securing his second NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship by winning his tenth race of the season aboard his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at…

Scappers Sisters Encouraged by Vegas Performance

The Scrappers Racing team, featuring Top Fuel pilots Jasmine Salinas and Travis Shumake and Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Jianna Evaristo, experienced some positive momentum this weekend at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway despite…

Fresh off Appearance with Andy Cohen on Bravo TV Travis Shumake Has Best Outing Yet

Travis Shumake experienced his “best day ever” this weekend at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway behind the wheel of his Gillette Labs Top Fuel dragster powered by Scrappers Racing. Sporting a mustache to kick off Gillette’s Movember campaign…

Chris Bostick Full of Optimism after Early Exit in Vegas

Winds were high on Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the best drag racers in the country competed at the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals, the penultimate event of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series…

Gaige Herrera One Step Closer to Second Consecutive Title with 10th Win of the Season

With a second straight championship in reach, Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Gaige Herrera made an emphatic statement in Las Vegas, going a weekend-best 6.798 at 197.16 on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki to roll past Angie Smith in…

Gaige Herrea Edges Out Smith for Top Spot in Vegas

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera made a strong move on Saturday as he looks to get closer to a second straight world championship, taking the No. 1 position with a run of 6.813 at 198.20 on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance &…

Matt “Hitman” Smith Strikes First in Vegas

Needing a big result to stay in the championship hunt, Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Matt Smith couldn’t have asked for a better Friday, making the best run in both sessions on his Denso Auto Parts/Matt Smith Racing Buell, including a run…

Scappers Sisters Welcome Travis Shumake to the Team in Vegas

Scrappers Racing, featuring Top Fuel rookie Jasmine Salinas and Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Jianna Evaristo, is adding another Top Fuel driver, Travis Shumake, to its roster this weekend for the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas…

Chris Bostick Embracing Gratitude in Las Vegas

Chris Bostick is feeling grateful and reflective as he prepares to compete in the penultimate event of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, the Ford Performance NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend.…

325 HP+ Turbo Harley Bagger Beasts

We head to Silver Dollar Motorsports Park in Reynolds, GA for the All Harley Drag Racing Association as we go inside the pits with one of the fastest Harley-Davidson Bagger race teams in the world, Dwayne Gee’s G-Force racing as…

What Happens to Motorcycles Destroyed By Hurricanes?

Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene created millions of dollars of property damage and unfortunately many beloved motorcycles were included in the devastation as we stop down to Bert’s Barracuda Harley Davidson to see what’s next for these new Harley motorcycles…

Northeast Louisiana Snad Drag World Finals Coverage

World Finals at the Louisiana Sand Drags! Enjoy some great side by side sand drag racing from Gilbert, LA There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here)…

AHDRA World Finals Eliminations

The All Harley Drag Racing Association Rolls into Silver Dollar Motorsports Park as we see Supercharged Top Fuel Harleys, Nitro Funny Bikes, Jr. Drag Bikes and more. Enjoy this fast Top Fuel Harley racing coverage. There are more videos on…

Harley Rider Crashes on Main Street at Daytona Biketoberfest

It’s the opening night of Daytona Biketoberfest 2024 and we head down to Main Street to see all the Daytona Bike Week bikes, women, bartenders, bands, parties and more. To our surprise we get yelled at by Police for cheering…

World’s Only 4 Cylinder Kawasaki H2 Two Stroke!

Well head to Camarillo, CA for one of the most impressive gatherings of two stroke motorcycles in the world, the 2 Stroke Extravaganza! In this video we will see an unreal Allen Millyard built Kawasaki H2 750 triple converted into…

Remembering Indian Larry 20 Years Later

We head to Brooklyn, New York to tell you the story of motorcycle legend, stuntman, artist, chopper builder, hot rudder and all around lover of bikes “Indian” Larry DeSmedt from the Indian Larry Motorcycles annual block party. It’s an extra…

A Racer’s Nightmare – Fire Destroys the Pits

It was a scary night at the AMA NGPC races at the Ridgecrest Fairgrounds in Ridgecrest, CA as fire ravaged the pit area of this motorcycle race. We were there on the scene and caught the action as the fire…

Are Two Strokes Making A Comeback?

Could we see the Japanese motorcycle manufacturers return to pumping out massive amounts of two stroke dirt bikes like Yamaha still does with the 2 stroke YZ? We catch up with expert Mark Tilley of Dirt Bike Magazine to get…

Supermotocross Delivers Big TV Ratings in 2024

NBC Sports’ coverage of the 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship series delivered viewership gains and milestones across NBC, Peacock, USA Network, and NBC Sports Digital. The 2024 SuperMotocross World Championship series – comprised of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship (indoor…

Top Fuel Driver Travis Shumake Given Award for LGBTQ+ Advocacy

NHRA Top Fuel newcomer and team owner Travis Shumake has been selected as an honoree on the 30th annual Out100 list. Out, the world’s leading LGBTQ+ publication, celebrates the most influential LGBTQ+ individuals across entertainment, politics, sports and activism. Shumake…

SCAG Power Equipment Returns as Title Rights Sponsor of PRO Superstar Shootout

SCAG Power Equipment, an industry leader in commercial and residential outdoor power equipment, will return as the title rights sponsor of the second annual PRO Superstar Shootout. The SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout, February 6-8, 2025, will feature the…

Grothus Turbo Championship Ushers in New Era of PDRA Racing

After several seasons of chasing a Pro Extreme Motorcycle world championship on a nitrous-assisted entry, Brunson Grothus wasn’t sure he’d ever win a title in the class. But everything came together for the Iowa native this season, and more specifically,…

Hayabusa Homecoming to Take Place at NHRA Finals

Suzuki’s Hayabusa Homecoming, a celebration of over 25 years of the company’s legendary sportbike and its dedicated enthusiasts, returns to the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) season ending final round at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, California, on…

Gaige Herrera Becomes Fastest NHRA Racer to Earn 20 Career Victories

Gaige Herrera notched his ninth Pro Stock Motorcycle victory of the season aboard his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa and rewrote NHRA history by becoming the fastest racer to win 20 career national events. He achieved this feat…

Sturgis Bikers Raise Over $500,000 for Charity

Children in need, veterans, Special Olympic athletes and the local Black Hills community will benefit from the extreme generosity of the biker community, who raised a record $530,498 through Sturgis Buffalo Chip charity events during the 84th Sturgis Rally. The…

Jianna Evaristo Continues Rapid Improvement on Buell

Jianna Evaristo raced her Valley Services Scrappers Racing Buell to a stellar semifinal finish today after defeating Ron Tornow and Steve Johnson at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. Her sister, Top Fuel rookie Jasmine Salinas, competed with consistency…

Turbo vs. Nitrous to be Showcased at PDRA Finals

The PDRA’s only two-wheeled category, Drag 965 Pro Extreme Motorcycle, had the DragWars weekend off, giving defending world champion Chris Garner-Jones and title challenger Brunson Grothus even more time to think about their upcoming championship fight. With runner-up finishes at…

Bostick Maintains Countdown Position After Rollercoaster Weekend in Texas

Chris Bostick, rider of the gorgeous Surf Signature RV Resort Suzuki, maintained his Top Ten position in the Countdown to the Championship after an intense weekend of racing at the NHRA Texas FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. The NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle standout…

Gaige Herrera Wins Texas, Extends Point Lead

It was another dominant Dallas weekend for Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Gaige Herrera, who won for the second year at Texas Motorplex after defeating rival Matt Smith in the final round with a run of 6.816 at 200.56 on…

Gaige Herrera Takes Top Spot in Texas

Gaige Herrera shattered records a year ago in Pro Stock Motorcycle at Texas Motorplex and enjoyed another impressive Friday to open the weekend this season, making the quickest run of each session, including a 6.757 at 201.21 under the lights…

Champions Crowned and Records Crushed at XDA

XDA’s seventh season was a success, with fourteen champions crowned at the 32nd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals at Maryland International Raceway.   This season showcased an electrifying display of Legends, Champions, and First-Time Winners as XDA Closes Out the…

Bostick and The Surf are Ready for the Stampede of Speed

As he prepares to ride into the Stampede of Speed at this weekend’s NHRA Texas FallNationals at Texas Motorplex, Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Chris Bostick is determined to finish the season strong aboard his Surf Signature RV Resorts Suzuki. He…

Scrappers Sisters Ready to Turn Up the Heat at Fall Nationals

The Scrappers Sisters, Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo are ready to bring their A-game to the Lone Star State for the NHRA Texas FallNationals at Texas Motorplex this weekend. The two talented drag racers will face off against the biggest…

Top Australian Motorcycle Drag Racers Head to the Bend

Next weekend (October 18-20) will host two massive sportsman racing events as part of the Aeroflow National Sportsman Championship at Dragway at The Bend. Friday hosts the Street Machine Sportsman Spring Nationals with $25,000 in prize money up for grabs.…

A Prized Motorcycle – Legendary Suzuki and Why He Will Never Sell it

One man from Boston claims to have the oldest one-owner Suzuki GS-R1100 in the UK, after nearly four decades of riding his bike on and off-road. Dean Williamson first got him Suzuki in 1986, and he immediately took it to…

Only 65 points Separate Herrera, Smith and Gadson Heading into Final 3 Races

Heading into the final three races of the NHRA Countdown Gaige Herrera currently enjoys a 34 point lead over Matt Smith on the strength of his St. Louis victory. Herrera’s teammate Richard Gadson is not far behind, juts 65 points…

From Humble Beginnings to Trailblazing Latino Motorcycle Drag Racer

Enjoy this inspirational tale of Mexican motorcycle drag racing legend Jorge Mendoza as told by his good friend Bruce Mabrito. The story explains hoe Mendoza overcame hardship and adversity in his life to live his dream.  Jorge Mendoza was born…

H2 Racer Edge Mallis and Others Set Records at Australian Sunset Nationals

It was a record-breaking Sunset Nationals, with five ANDRA national records reset at the September 21-22 event at Mildura’s Atlantic Oils Sunset Strip, as follows: Edge Mallis – DD/CB ET record – 5.099 seconds (was 5.161) Rob Cassar – new…

Australia’s NDRC Announces Free Streaming Two Year Partnership

The National Drag Racing Championship (NDRC) has today announced a continuation of their exclusive partnership with Australia’s home of sport, the Seven Network. In an exciting broadcast and promotional partnership, live and free drag racing from all 6 headline rounds…

How Gaige Herrera Reclaimed NHRA Point Lead on Birthday Weekend

Gaige Herrera rode his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa into the victory circle for the eighth time this season and regained the Pro Stock Motorcycle championship points lead at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at Worldwide Technology Raceway in…

Full 2025 Supercross and Pro Motocross Schedule

Feld Motor Sports, Inc., and MX Sports Pro Racing, Inc. announced today the 2025 schedules for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and Pro Motocross Championship, sanctioned by AMA Pro Racing. The indoor and outdoor seasons of the SuperMotocross World…

MotoAmerica and Daytona International Speedway Ink Three-Year Deal for Daytona 200

MotoAmerica, North America’s premier motorcycle road racing series, and Daytona International Speedway are pleased to announce that the two entities have reached a three-year agreement that will see MotoAmerica continue to promote the historic Daytona 200 through to the 2028…

Bostick Hints at Dallas Surprise

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Chris Bostick is riding out a challenging Countdown experience thus far with his signature optimism and forward-thinking perspective. The rider of The Surf Signature RV Resorts Suzuki was bested by his White Alligator Racing teammate, Chase…

XDA releases 2025 Schedule with Homecoming at the ROCK!

The year 2025 marks a significant milestone as the MIROCK/IDBL/XDA legacy celebrates its 25th anniversary, and fans can look forward to a historic Homecoming with the return of the iconic Rockingham Dragway. Founded by brothers Jason and Chris Miller in…

How Gaige Herrera Reclaimed Point Lead in St Louis

After failing to win in the first two Pro Stock Motorcycle playoff races, defending world champ Gaige Herrera got back on track on Sunday in the final round of the 13th annual NHRA Midwest Nationals, at World Wide Technology Raceway,…

Bostick Ready to Shine in Show Me State

Pro Stock Motorcycle fan favorite Chris Bostick is determined to make his time count this weekend at the NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway, outside of St. Louis. After a rough start to the Countdown to the Championship,…

XDA set to Crown Champions at Maryland International Raceway

On October 4-6, the XDA will host its season finale at Maryland International Raceway with the 33rd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals. This isn’t just any race; it’s where champions are forged and legends are born. Whether you’re a die-hard…

How Rob Cassar Brought Home ANDRA Golden Tree at Mildura

Day two of round two of the ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship at the Sunset Nationals was run and won, with celebrations all around at Mildura’s Atlantic Oils Sunset Strip after a full contingent of sportsman racers battled it out to…

How Richard Gadson Advanced to Back-to-Back Finals

For the second race in as many weeks, Richard Gadson rode his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa to a runner-up finish in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway in Concord, NC,…

Jianna Evaristo Races to Semifinal Finish in Charlotte

Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Jianna Evaristo raced to a remarkable semifinal finish today at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway, advancing her in the points standings as she pursues her first world championship. Jianna and her sister, Top Fuel…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Wins 1st NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Championship

Top Fuel Motorcycle world record-holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride added another title to his resume by securing the victory at the NHRa Carolina Nationals to win the first-ever NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle championship. Check out the full video recap below. There…

How Matt “The Hitman” Smith Regained the NHRA Point Lead

In Pro Stock Motorcycle at the 16th annual NHRA Carolina Nationals at ZMax Dragway in Charlotte, NC, Matt Smith took a big step towards a possible seventh world championship, picking up his second win of the year on his Denso…

Motorcycle Drag Racing Mourns the Loss of Photographer Gary Larsen

Motorcycle drag racing has lost another great one to the heavens. Gary Larsen, longtime motorsports photographer and journalist passed away peacefully last week with his family by his side. Originally from Grand Island, which is in the Buffalo, New York…

Sturgis Buffalo Chip Celebrates an Epic 2024 Rally and Looks to 2025

Another Sturgis Rally has come and gone, and its original and largest venue had a banner year filled with music, motorcycles, freedom and friends. Sturgis Buffalo Chip guests experienced over 50 unique events throughout the ten-day festival including 13 custom…

Lectron Australia Backs Competition Bike Class

Ahead of this weekend’s round two of the 2024/2025 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship, the Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce Lectron Australia as the naming rights partner for the Competition Bike bracket. Lectron Australia products are…

Starting Up One of the World’s Rarest Motorcycles – Kawasaki Z2 750

Join us at the Throttlestop in Elkhart Lake, Wisc as we start up one of the rarest bikes in the world, a 1975 Kawasaki Z2 750, initially available only in Japan. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel…

Best of Ocean City Bike Fest

Enjoy the absolute best of Ocean City Bike Fest 2024 as we take you to the biggest motorcycle rally in the Northeast to see the coolest motorcycles and party people Ocean City Bike Week can offer. There are more videos…

A Close Look at the World’s Fastest Harley Bagger

Enjoy this close look at the world’s quickest and fastest Harley Bagger of Andy Simon There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here) and more will be…

Absolute Best of Sturgis

Enjoy the absolute best of the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here) and more will be coming soon. Also subscribe to our…

Motonexus Show Overdelivers

It’s a motorcycle show for the ages as we travel south of San Jose, CA for the Scotts Valley Motorcycle Concourse Show presented by Motonexus, an event that certainly rivals the Quail Motorcycle Gathering. There are more videos on the…

Harley vs. Metric Race – Fayetteville Drag Strip

It’s Harley vs. Metric the All Harley World ShootoutLive from Fayetteville Dragway There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here) and more will be coming soon. Also…

Puckipuppy Electric Trike Review

With e bikes becoming so popular we decided to give this E Trike from a Pickipuppy a try. We were very surprised by many things in this electric trike. exclusive link: https://bit.ly/3AU2L18 and code: CDPP50 to the video description. You…

2025 Suzuki GSX-8R Specs and Information

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) proudly announces its second wave of 2025 motorcycles and ATVs that have the features and looks to deliver on-road and off-road excitement. The ideal follow-up to the 2025 model announcement in June, Suzuki announcing the…

How Richard Gadson Broke Through to Second Career Final

Kicking off the Countdown to the Championship playoffs at the first of six remaining races that will decide the 2024 Pro Stock Motorcycle champion, Richard Gadson posted a 6.806-second/198.35 mph run on Saturday to claim the number three starting spot…

Bostick Ready to Make Waves in Charlotte

Chris Bostick, the pilot of the fan-favorite Surf Signature RV Resorts Suzuki, is excited to compete in the second race of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship in Charlotte this weekend. The NHRA Carolina Nationals…

SEMA Show to Target Younger Demographic With EVs in 2024

The SEMA Show returns in 2024 with a renewed focus on innovation to meet the needs of an evolving automotive aftermarket industry. As the landscape of attendees shifts toward a younger, more dynamic demographic, the Show continues to transform its…

Drnach Punches Another Ticket to NHRA Summit Finals

Expectations were high when it was announced in 2023 that Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, would be the new home of the annual NHRA North Central Division Summit ET Racing Series Team Finals, and spirits were also high when the…

Scapper Sisters Aim to Rebound in Charlotte

NHRA drag racing standouts Jasmine Salinas (Top Fuel) and Jianna Evaristo (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are filled with determination as they prepare to compete at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at state-of-the-art zMAX Dragway, just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. Their father…

Hector Arana Jr. Wins Maple Grove

Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Hector Arana Jr. enjoyed a spectacular Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway, finishing it off with a 6.839 at 198.38 on his GETTRX Buell to defeat Richard Gadson in the final round of Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. It…

Australian NDRC Dates Announced

The National Drag Racing Championship has today revealed a comprehensive national championship calendar. This announcement includes the much-anticipated professional categories as well the second half of the Aeroflow Sportsman Championship Series. The NDRC commenced in 2023 to create a national…

Pro Superstar Shootout to Return in 2025

The Professional Racers Owners Organization Inc. (PRO), announces the return of the SCAG PRO Superstar Shootout to Bradenton Motorsports Park, February 6-8, 2025. The 2024 inaugural event took the motorsports world by storm with incredible side-by-side racing, a unique chip…

Jianna and Jasmine Ready to Take Maple Grove

The Scrappers Sisters, Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo, are ready for high-octane racing action this weekend at the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway in Reading, Pennsylvania. This event marks the beginning of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag…

Countdown Contender Chris Bostick Poised for NHRA Playoffs

NHRA drag racer Chris Bostick turned heads two weeks ago when he rolled onto the track with a parachute attached to his Pro Stock Motorcycle. As he prepares for this week’s Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at historic Maple Grove Raceway,…

Gaige Herrera Heads Into Countdown from Top Spot

Gaige Herrera earned his first NHRA U.S. Nationals victory and clinched the top spot in the Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship playoffs on board his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals…

XDA Season Culminates Oct 4-6 at Maryland International Raceway

The XDA ends our season at Maryland International Raceway located in Mechanicsville, Maryland for the 32nd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals on October 4-6, 2024! The event features the Orient Express Pro Street class that run speeds over 230 mph…

Gaige Herrera Wins the “Big Go”

Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Gaige Herrera powered to his first U.S. Nationals career victory on Monday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Winning the U.S. Nationals was the only thing Herrera didn’t accomplish last year, but the reigning Pro…

Scrappers Sisters Shine in Indy

Jianna Evaristo raced her Valley Services Scrappers Racing Buell to a quarterfinal finish at the prestigious Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals today at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The talented Pro Stock Motorcycle pilot ran well throughout the extended event which…

Bostick Successfully Uses Pro Stock Motorcycle Parachute at “Big Go”

Pro Stock Motorcycle star Chris Bostick experienced all the highs and lows of a roller coaster race weekend aboard his Surf Signature RV Resorts Suzuki at the Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. The skilled and…

Gaige Herrera Takes Top Spot From Matt Smith Racing on Final Day of Qualifying

After two days of strong performances from Matt Smith Racing, Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Gaige Herrera had his day on Sunday, picking up the No. 1 qualifier with a standout run of 6.809 at 197.71 on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance…

A look Back – Schnitz and HTP Make History, First Street Bike Six at 6.90!

HTP Performance owner, Cecil Towner said if team rider Ryan Schnitz left straight, the first ever six-second Pro Street run would appear on the scoreboard. He was right. Oct 2, 2011 is an important date in motorcycle drag racing history.…

Chirs Bostick Releases Video Ahead of Prestigious US Nationals

Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Chris Bostick has been making waves this season aboard his Surf Signature RV Resorts Suzuki. After positive results in testing earlier this month, the fan-favorite driver is eager to take to the track at the prestigious…

SEMA Expands Commitment to Young Builders

SEMA Battle of the Builders presented by Mothers Polish, the industry’s premier vehicle competition, will feature an expanded Young Guns program this year that will provide the Top 10 finalists in the class the opportunity to experience showcasing their builds…

Hottest Hayabusa Racer in Country Jeffrey Santin Triples at XDA

Santin proved to be an unstoppable force in the sportsman ranks, capturing three victories over the three-day XDA FuelTech Bike Bash. His Suzuki Hayabusa performed flawlessly, powering through the competition. Santin’s stellar performance at the 6th Annual FuelTech Bike Bash…

XDA Delivers Another Record-Breaking Event

The FuelTech Bike Bash at Virginia Motorsports Park on Aug 23-25 roared to life with an electrifying weekend of high-octane excitement, where records fell and performance numbers soared across both professional and sportsman classes. Among the many highlights, the Orient…

Scrappers Sisters Ready to Take on the “Big Go”

Jasmine Salinas (Top Fuel) and Jianna Evaristo (Pro Stock Motorcycle) are ready to face some of the toughest competition in all of drag racing at this week’s Toyota NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis. Known as “The Big Go,” this is…

Sportsman Motorcycle Riders Shine at Australia’s Alice Springs Inland Dragway

Alice Springs Inland Dragway was alive with celebration as the first ANDRA Christmas Tree winners of thenew ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship were awarded at the close of the Desert Nationals. Taking out the wins for their respective brackets were Cooper…

The Big One Coming: FIA/FIM European Finals Approach at Santa Pod

There are still two overseas races to go in 2024’s FIA/FIM European Drag Racing Championships – at Tierp in Sweden and Hockenheim in Germany – yet already the drumbeat is sounding for the arrival at Santa Pod of the continent’s…

Matt Short Wins Norwalk Track Championship

Racing in the Edelbrock Super Series at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, is not an easy feat. The competitors are immensely talented and the cars are incredibly tuned. Most rounds require the right mind-set and maximum effort, regardless of…

Brunson Grothus Takes Turbo to PDRA Winner’s Circle

Two of the strongest riders in Pro Extreme Motorcycle met up in the final round for the second time in four races  at the inaugural PDRA Thunder Valley Throwdown Saturday night at Bristol Dragway. No. 1 qualifier Brunson Grothus continued…

Brunson Grothus Takes Turbo Bike to Top Spot in PDRA

It’s been more than two months since Pro Extreme Motorcycle’s last event on the PDRA schedule, but Brunson Grothus picked up right where he left off, earning his second consecutive No. 1 qualifier award at the inaugural PDRA Thunder Valley…

Top Fuel Motorcycle Legend Chris Matheson Continues Unwavering Support of Drag Bike Racing

The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce a new backer for the ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship’s Top Qualifier Medallion Award, ahead of this weekend’s season start. New Gen Business Park (NGBP) has been announced as the…

Rob Cassar and Ballistic Performance Backs Australian Motorcycle Drag Racing

ANDRA is pleased to announce that the Modified Bike bracket of the new ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship – kicking off this weekend at Alice Springs Inland Dragway’s Desert Nationals – will be sponsored by Ballistic Performance Parts. Ballistic Performance Parts…

Past Winner Ready to Defend Australian Title on Kawasaki ZX-14

Dean Gunson has tasted plenty of success at his local Alice Springs Inland Dragway, including taking the Desert Nationals Modified Bike win at the 2021 running of the event. Now the 2022 CADRA Club and Modified Bike Champion is looking…

Hamsters Show Off Amazing Procharged Harley Softail

Check out this incredible ProCharged Harley Softail the Hamsters were showing off at the NHRA Race. Drag racing legend Rick Ward performed a lot of the work on this beauty. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please…

“Stone Cold” Steve Austin Explains His Love For Kawasaki

WWE great “Stone Cold” Steve Austin tells Cycledrag about his love for Kawasakis as he takes in this Bets in the Desert driver’s meeting. It’s his first time entering Best in The Desert’s Vegas to Reno. We also talk to…

Chris Bostick Testing Pro Stock Motorcycle Parachute

Given the extra weight added to the Pro Stock Motorcycles @chrisbostickpsm has been given the green light to test his parachute today for Ned Walliser and the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle committee in an attempt to get it approved. Bostick…

Can-Am Launches Electric Dual Sport Motorcycles

Here come the electric motorcycles. Can-Am announced the launch of its first two electric motorcycles, the Can-Am Pulse and Origin. These bikes mark a return to grace for the legacy motorcycle maker that once dominated the tracks. It’s been a…

XDA Vendor Midway Roll Call for Virginia Motorsports Park

Here is what the vendor midway looks like for this weekend’d XDA race at Virginia Motorsports Park. 1 Stop Speed 365 Transport Brock’s Performance/Moore Mafia Christian Motorcycle Association Custom Creations Cutsinger Turbo Performance CycleMax Dave’s Pool & Mobile Lab DME…

XDA Returns with High-Speed Action at VMP

Mark Your Calendars: August 23-25, 2024 – The XDA Returns to Virginia Motorsports Park! The XDA is set to bring the thunder back to the glass-like drag strip at Virginia Motorsports Park for the 6th annual FuelTech Bike Bash. This…