Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) has announced that Leah Pruett will return to driving for Tony Stewart Racing in 2026, piloting the TSR Dodge//SRT Direct Connection Top Fuel Dragster in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Pruett stepped aside from…
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Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea Announces First Global Store
Flying Flea, the design-first city+ mobility brand endorsed by Royal Enfield, deepened its creative presence with a visionary takeover by École Duperré at this year’s Paris Design Week. The brand’s creative collaboration with the legendary design school École Duperré had…
Resurgent Norton Motorcycles Invites UK Retailers to Join Growing Network
Norton Motorcycles is taking expressions of interest from UK retailers as it prepares for a significant milestone with the introduction of an all-new product range later this year. Norton’s expansion has been underpinned by substantial investment from of one of the…
South Georgia Motorsports Park and Maryland International Raceway Talk About Getting National Events
For the first time in a dozen years, the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series will have new destinations during its national event schedule, adding South Georgia Motorsports Park and Maryland International Raceway to the 2026 season as part of NHRA’s…
NHRA Poised to Host First 4-Wide Playoff Race
For the first time, the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Countdown to the Championship playoffs will feature a four-wide race, when one of the most unique spectacles in motorsports comes to zMAX Dragway for the NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals…
Longtime IHRA Track Maryland International Raceway Gets a NHRA National
Maryland International Raceway will be an NHRA track and will host an NHRA National event in 2026 MIR is proud to announce that we will be an NHRA sanctioned track starting in 2026. In addition, MIR will be the host…
2025 SEMA Show Brings High-Octane Motorsports to Life
The 2025 SEMA Show returns to Las Vegas Nov. 4-7, showcasing the latest in aftermarket innovation, new products, and the trends driving the future of the industry. While thousands explore the halls filled with breakthrough technology and networking opportunities, the…
Australia’s Chris Matheson & New Gen Business Park Back Three ANDRA Sportsman Brackets
New Gen Business Park has expanded its support of ANDRA members competing in the ANDRA Sportsman Series by throwing its support behind three brackets for the 2025/2026 season. Starting with this Friday and Saturday’s season opener (Nitro Up North, Hidden…
Matt Short Repeats as Summit Motorsports Park Champion
It is widely known that it is hard to win at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The racers are skillful, and the racing is stupendous, and that was evident at every Edelbrock Super Series race this year. To maintain…
NHRA Announces 2026 Schedule, Maryland, Valdosta Added
With the addition of two new tracks to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule for its 75th anniversary celebration, NHRA is thrilled to announce its 2026 schedule for the highly-anticipated milestone season. Set to celebrate 75 years of…
Rob Cassar’s Ballistic Performance Steps Up for ANDRA
As the countdown to this weekend’s commencement of the 2025/2026 ANDRA Sportsman Series continues, ANDRA and Ballistic Performance Parts are pleased to announce a new ANDRA Championship Racer Support Program for the Modified Bike and Junior Drag Bike brackets. The…
NHRA Awards Ceremony Heads to Wine Country
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Awards Ceremony is again slated to take place at Pechanga Resort Casino in the heart of scenic Southern California Wine Country. The 2025 ceremony, which takes place for the fourth straight year…
NHRA Unveils New Indy Tower Ahead of U.S. Nationals
Ahead of the world’s biggest drag race, next week’s 71st annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway and NHRA announced the completion of the new Wally Parks Tower and the renovated suites during an official unveiling…
Longtime Charlotte Motor Speedway President H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler Passes Away
Longtime Charlotte Motor Speedway President and General Manager H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler died peacefully of natural causes yesterday surrounded by loving family. He was 86. A transformative figure in the world of motorsports, Wheeler was hired by Speedway Motorsports founder Bruton…
Legendary Motorcycle Racer Turns 100 Years Old
Tthe SMX League celebrates another incredible milestone in the life of off-road motorcycle icon and pioneer John Penton, who is celebrating his centennial birthday, turning 100 years old. Penton is one of the most influential men in the history of…
Charlotte Motor Speedway Gears Up For Rousing 67th NASCAR Season
Race fans, start your engines and mark your calendars, the 2026 NASCAR season at America’s Home for Racing will feature two tripleheader weekends of intense racing action, memorable military salutes and edge-of-your-seat Playoff excitement. The iconic Coca-Cola 600—Memorial Day weekend’s…
Summit Motorsports Park Partners with Industry Leader Tuff Shed
Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio is proud to welcome as a sponsor Tuff Shed, Inc. Tuff Shed serves customers across the country with its footprint of 60 manufacturing facilities, including the factory at 600 Beta Drive in Mayfield Village,…
American Motorcyclist Association Announces U.S. Motocross Team for 2025 Monster Energy FIM Motocross of Nations
The American Motorcyclist Association (AMA) has announced the three riders that will comprise the U.S. Motocross Team for the 2025 Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) Monster Energy Motocross of Nations (MXoN), which will be held October 3-5 from Ironman Raceway…
Matt Hagan Signs Multi-Year Extension With Tony Stewart
Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) has announced that Matt Hagan has signed a multi-year extension to continue driving the Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. A native of Christiansburg, Virginia, Hagan is a four-time NHRA…
Korry & Blair Hogan Acquire K&P Engineering – Continuing a Proud Legacy of American-Made Innovation in Lifetime Oil Filtration
K&P Engineering, a trusted name in precision-machined, Lifetime oil filters, proudly announces its new ownership under Korry and Blair Hogan. With more than 25 years of American manufacturing heritage, the company remains committed to producing the highest quality reusable billet…
Suzuki Introduces New 40th Anniversary GSX-R1000
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC is proud to celebrate four decades of category-defining performance with the announcement of the new 2026 GSX-R1000 and GSX-R1000R supersport motorcycles. The GSX-R1000 is synonymous with performance, reliability and pure riding fun. Performance that has led…
Chris Bostick Hospitalized After Internal Bleeding Linked to 150 MPH Crash in Seattle
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Chris Bostick was rushed to Monument Health Hospital in Sturgis after experiencing severe gastrointestinal bleeding, which doctors now believe is related to injuries sustained during his high-speed crash in Seattle just 13 days ago. After…
Successful Harley Dealer Opens New Indian Dealership
We head to the brand new motorcycle dealership, Bert’s Buccaneer Indian right outside of Tampa Bay in Brandon, FL to find out why successful Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealer Bert King is opening a new Indian Motorcycle dealership. We get a full…
Drag Racing Mourns the Loss of 33-Time Harley Champion Donnie Huffman
The motorcycle drag racing community suffered a great loss with the passing of Donnie Huffman – a legendary Harley-Davidson racer and a great friend to many. Huffman passed away on July 18, 2025 at his home with family by his…
Classic Dave Schultz Two Stroke Drag Bike Surfaces
Long before the Kawasaki Z1 and the Suzuki GS ruled the drag strip two strokes were the baddest machines at the track. Recently we post this photo of all-time great Dave Schultz on his Kawasaki S3 400, two stroke triple…
How Gaige Herrera and Team Vance & Hines Made History in Seattle
Gaige Herrera rode his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki Gen 3 Hayabusa to victory over teammate Richard Gadson to claim his fourth Pro Stock Motorcycle win of the season and 25th of his career on Sunday at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort…
IHRA Owner and “Big Daddy” on New IHRA Outlaw Series
We caught up with new IHRA owner Darryl Cuttell and drag racing legend “Big Daddy” Don Galits to get their thoughts on the brand new IHRA Outlaw Series. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here)…
Suzuki Announces First Wave Of 2026 Models, Featuring The New GSX-8T and GSX-8TT
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC proudly announces the first wave of its 2026 models, led by the newly debuted, GSX-8T and GSX-8TT. These all-new middleweight street bikes fuse retro-inspired styling with cutting-edge technology and performance. While the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT headline…
VooDoo Releases New Gen 3 Hayabusa 1 Piece Lowering Top Triple Tree
Rob Uecker of Voodoo Custom Motorcycle components has knocked it out of the park once again, this time with a beautiful, much anticipated top triple clamp for the Gen 3 Suzuki Hayabusa VooDoo 1-Piece Design Lowering Top Triple Clamp With…
Suzuki Unveils New Motorcycles
Suzuki proudly introduces the GSX-8T and GSX-8TT, two new entries to the sport standard category that blend timeless, design with cutting-edge performance. Developed under the theme “Retro Spirit, Next Generation Performance,” these motorcycles have the souls of classic machines, reimagined…
Remembering Drag Racing Legend Larry Minor (1940 – 2025)
It is with great sadness that Cycledrag learned of the passing of drag racing legend Larry Minor. It was a blessing to sit down and interview him before his passing. Minor, the Southern California potato magnate who rose from his…
Brad Hawkes and BEH Performance Racing to Debut in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle at Sonoma Nationals
The countdown is on for Brad Hawkes and BEH Performance Racing as they prepare to make their official NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle debut at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals, July 26–28 at Sonoma Raceway. This will be Hawkes’ first time competing…
Get Revved Up for St. Pete Bike Fest Nov. 20 – 23
Get ready to gear up and get down at St. Pete BikeFest™ November 20 – 23, 2025! Presented by Bert’s Barracuda, Harley Davidson, Fran Haasch Law Group and Visit St. Pete Clearwater, this four-day rally is one of the most…
How Cory Reed Went From PSM Crash to Pro Stock Car Winner’s Circle
In Pro Stock, Cory Reed picked up his first career NHRA win in a magical moment, taking down teammate Dallas Glenn in the final round with a run of 6.648 at 207.30 in his J&A Service Chevrolet Camaro. Glenn had…
Team Trim-Tex Takes 7th in NASCAR Truck Series
– Key Takeaway: Josh Bilicki and the No. 44 team successfully parlayed a mid-range day into a top-10 finish. Bilicki qualified 18th and noted that his truck lacked front end grip in the opening two stages, but the team made big…
How Newcomer Brayden Davis Scored a Mission 2Fast Win
The meteoric rise of Pro Stock Motorcycle rookie Brayden Davis continued on Saturday in Richmond, as he defeated teammate Richard Gadson in the final round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and grabbed the No. 1 qualifier for the second straight…
2026 Gatornationals to Kick Off NHRA’s 75th Season
NHRA’s special 75th anniversary season will open at famed Gainesville Raceway, as officials announced today the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will begin March 5-8 with the 57th annual NHRA Gatornationals at the legendary facility in Gainesville. …
Purse Increase and Vance & Hines Race Team VIP Experience to be Awarded to NHRA Sportsman Champion
NHRA announced a number of exciting updates to the Summit Racing Series World Championship, including a purse increase, a first-time team competition, and a host of special and unique opportunities that competitors will have a chance to experience. The…
NHRA Texas Nationals to Air After NFL Broadcast
The NHRA announced today that the 40th annual Texas NHRA Fall Nationals Stampede of Speed, which takes place at historic Texas Motorplex in Dallas, will air on FOX adjacent to a FOX NFL broadcast on Sunday, Oct. 12, highlighting a…
NHRA TV Team Earns 7 Tellys
The NHRA announced today that its broadcasting team was honored with seven prestigious Telly Awards, including an impressive four Gold Tellys. The seven overall Telly Awards, which honor excellence in video and television across all screens, marks another stellar achievement…
Bajaj Auto Strengthens Hold on KTM
Bajaj Auto is making a bold move to secure a majority stake in KTM, the globally renowned Austrian motorcycle brand. Through its Netherlands-based subsidiary, Bajaj Auto International Holdings BV (BAIHBV), the Indian automaker is transitioning from a minority investor to…
2025 Season Drew Fourth Highest Supercross Attendance
The 17-Round Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship and indoor stadium season of the SMX World ChampionshipTM series concluded on Saturday, May 10 at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb won the title and joined…
Motorsports World Mourns Loss of Innovator Steve Huff ( 1966-2025)
Steve Huff—trailblazing racer, custom bike builder, electric dragster innovator, and tireless cancer warrior—passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his teammates, friends and family, on May 21, 2025. He was 58. Born on October 16, 1966, on Whidbey Island, Washington,…
Next Generation Making Sure Australian Drag Rscing is in Good Hands
Fifty-one Junior Dragsters were on-track at the National Drag Racing Championship’s recent Gulf Western Oil Nitro Champs, and with another big field expected for the upcoming NDRC Gulf Western Oil Winternationals at Willowbank Raceway (June 5-8), there is absolutely no doubt…
Suzuki Announces 2025 Outdoor Motocross Team
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC and the Twisted Tea/H.E.P. Motorsports/Suzuki team presented by Progressive Insurance are proud to announce their rider lineup for the 2025 Pro Motocross Championship. As the team shifts gears from an intense Supercross season to the grueling…
The Suzuki RM Army Boot Camps are Locked and Loaded for 2025
Suzuki Motor USA LLC is proud to announce the return of RM Army Boot Camps for 2025, with events set to take place on both the East and West Coasts. Since its launch in 2023, the RM Army Boot Camp…
PDRA Cancels Pro Extreme Motorcycle Class Due to Lack Of Participation
For about 15 years PDRA has been home to the Pro Extreme Motorcycle class, which evolved from Pro Nitrous and what was formerly known as Pro Mod. As of late the class has been at odds over turbo vs. nitrous…
Dave Vantine Sells Both Top Fuel Motorcycles Closing out Remarkable Run
As it’s been said many times; unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. Often referred to as the “fastest rising star in Top Fuel Motorcycle racing” by Cycledrag, Dave Vantine, 62, of Hamilton, N.Y. put together a remarkable…
Up-and-Coming Racer Lucas Bergamin Shines in Jr. Drag Bike
There was no shortage of ANDRA Gold Christmas Trees at the 2024/2025 ANDRA Regional Sportsman Championship Grand Finals held at Dragway at The Bend last weekend. The prestigious trophies were awarded to championship winners and event winners alike. While the…
Drag Racers From All Over the World Heading to Santa Pod’s Main Event
Drag racers from 16 European countries plus the USA will gather at Santa Pod Raceway over late May’s Spring Bank Holiday weekend to contest the opening round of 2025’s FIA/FIM European Championships. With an entry list approaching 300-strong, The Main…
OCC Bike Show Returns to St. Petersburg, Fla., May 16-18
Calling all bikers, builders and custom ride enthusiasts — get ready for the 3rd Annual 2025 OCC Invitational Bike Show at OCC Road House & Museum! From May 16–18, rev up for an action-packed weekend with live music, vendors, top-tier…
Summit Racing Extends Support of Jr. Drag Racing League
NHRA and Summit Racing Equipment teamed up to announce a long-term extension of the title rights sponsorship for the NHRA Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League, a popular racing league for kids ages 5-17. As a longtime partner of the…
Fitzgerald Motorsports Park, Formerly Crossville, Joins NHRA Network
NHRA officials are pleased to announce Fitzgerald Motorsports Park has made the move to the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s North Central Division (Division 3). Previously known as Crossville Dragway, the new track name came…
12 New NHRA Member Tracks add to Strong Network
A busy off-season and start to the 2025 campaign has led to tremendous recent success for NHRA and its NHRA Member Track Network, with now 12 tracks having joined the primary sanctioning body for drag racing in a matter of…
American Rebel Beer Named Entitlement Sponsor For the American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals
Ahead of zMAX Dragway’s thrilling 44,000-horsepower, four-wide spectacle of speed, American Rebel Beer has partnered with zMAX Dragway as the entitlement sponsor for the April 25-27 American Rebel Light NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. This year’s American Rebel Light 4-Wide Nationals will…
Celebrities Join the 2025 Sturgis Buffalo Chip’s Charity Rides
Motorcyclists with a giving spirit are going big for the 85th Sturgis Rally. This year’s participants in the Sturgis Buffalo Chip charity rides will have the opportunity to ride and raise money alongside legendary actors, electrifying racing icons, famous musicians…
Flying Flea Unveils First of Its Kind Art Bike
Flying Flea, the new EV brand from Royal Enfield, and artist Mattia Biagi today unveiled their groundbreaking collaboration at Salon Del Mobile, Milan. The unique art piece, dubbed Motototem, represents not only a landmark in art and mobility, but celebrates the…
2025 OCC Invitational Bike Show Roars into Clearwater – May 16-18
The high-octane OCC Invitational Bike Show is rolling into St. Petersburg, Fla. again, May 16-19, bringing an action-packed weekend to OCC Road House & Museum. The third annual event will feature more than 40 elite bike builders from across the…
World’s Fastest Kawasaki Run!
Enjoy this Friday night qualifying session from Firebird International Raceway in Chandler, AZ, where we were treated to the quickest Kawasaki run of all-time by Austin Christopher.
Summit Motorsports Park Employees Honored
Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio is proud to have team members who are passionate about their positions, showcase their skills and focus on ensuring America’s Racetrack flourishes for generations to come. Several of them were honored in a moving…
Marilyn Manson Added to Sturgis Concert Lineup
If you’ve been craving something new, well—“This is the New Sh**.” Prepare for a show that will shake the very foundation of the Sturgis Rally! For the first time ever, Marilyn Manson is bringing his spectacle to the Largest Music…
Mecum Auctions Joins Forces with ESPN+ in New, Multiyear Media Rights Agreement
Mecum Auctions, home of The World’s Largest Collector Car Auction®, is excited to announce a multiyear agreement with ESPN for live streaming of Mecum events on ESPN+, the world’s No. 1 sports streaming platform. As the ultimate destination for all…
Schnitz Racing Tour
Join us in Decatur, Indiana as we go inside one of the most successful online stores in the motorcycle industry, the “Amazon.com” of drag bike racing and motorcycle racing, Schnitz Racing. In this video we hear from owner Dave Schnitz…
Trick Tools Turns 30 Years Old
Trick-Tools.com, a leader in hi-performance metal fabrication tools, proudly marks its 30th anniversary in 2025. Founded in 1995, Trick-Tools has built a reputation for providing innovative, top-tier tools that help fabricators and builders achieve precision and efficiency in their work.…
Albuquerque Dragway Mourns Loss of Founding Member, Switches Back to NHRA Member Track
Albuquerque Dragway reported, “It is with a heavy heart that we learned that Dale Schafer passed away March 14, 2025. Dale was not only one of the founding members of Albuquerque Dragway, he was a member of the NM Timing…
Thunder Valley Dragways Joins NHRA West Central Division
NHRA officials are thrilled to announce Thunder Valley Dragways has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s West Central Division (Division 5). First opened in 1967 as an NHRA Member Track, Thunder Valley Dragways, which is…
Schnitz Racing Supports the XDA Racers
Schnitz Racing continues their support as an Associate Sponsor at the XDA. Schnitz Racing has been a supporter of Motorcycle Drag Racing for decades! Be sure to check out Schnitz Racing’s huge online store for all your racing needs! A…
Australian Drag Bike Legend Inducted Into Hall of Fame, Chirs “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson
Eight time Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Matheson has today been inducted into the Australian Motorsport Hall of Fame. Matheson is the first Top Fuel Motorcycle rider to receive this prestigious recognition and was formally inducted in a special…
Nickelback Added to Sturgis Lineup
Get ready for one of the top requested bands and an unforgettable night at the Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling®. Nickelback is set to take the Sturgis Buffalo Chip stage on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, delivering a high-energy performance packed…
Maryland International Raceway Addresses Report Track Has Been Sold
Maryland International Raceway issued the following statement, “In response to a post from IHRA on Friday, March 7, 2025 that Maryland International Raceway was being acquired by IHRA, MIR would like to make it clear that the track is not…
Harely-Davidson Unveils New CVO RR Street Legal Race Bike!
Harley-Davidson has set a new benchmark for performance baggers with the introduction of the CVO™ Road Glide® RR model, the most powerful and dynamic production motorcycle ever offered in the company’s 122-year history. Leveraging knowledge and components developed by the…
Amarillo Dragway Joins NHRA Member Network
NHRA officials are pleased to announce Amarillo Dragway has joined the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4). Boasting a rich history in the drag racing community, Amarillo Dragway’s decision to become an…
GEICO Named Presenting Sponsor of Bike Week and Fall Cycle Scene at Daytona International Speedway
Daytona International Speedway announced that GEICO has been named the presenting sponsor for Bike Week and Fall Cycle Scene at Daytona International Speedway. The 84th annual Bike Week at DAYTONA kicks off this Friday, Feb. 28 while Fall Cycle Scene…
Texas’ Paris Dragstrip Joins Division 4
NHRA officials are thrilled to welcome Paris Dragstrip back to the NHRA Member Track Network as part of the NHRA’s South Central Division (Division 4). One of Texas’ most historic drag racing facilities, Paris Dragstrip has a long and…
Legion of Doom supports the XDA racers
Legion of Doom continues their support as a Sponsored Racer Parking contributor at the XDA! The Legion of Doom racing team has been racing with the XDA since its inception! The Legion of Doom also organizes the Elite 4.60 Series…
The Pioneers of Pro Stock Motorcycle: 1973-2000 – Part 2
Motorcycle drag racing journalist John Stein is back with his multi-part series dedicated to the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. Click here, if you have not checked out Part 1 yet. It’s great reading. Bob Carpenter In many ways Bob Carpenter…
The Birth of Pro Stock Motorcycle: Part 1
Although not the fastest or loudest or flashiest form of motorcycle drag racing, Pro Stock Motorcycle has nevertheless become synonymous with the sport. News organizations as prestigious as the “New York Times” cover it, and companies as large Fortune 500…
Suzuki Announces Special Early Reservation Offer and Pricing for the New DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) announces a special offer to all customers who commit to a 2025 DR-Z4S or DR-Z4SM before March 31st, 2025. Anyone placing a reservation with an authorized Suzuki dealer during the program will receive priority delivery…
Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer Named Official Beer of the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod
Hulk Hogan’s Real American Beer (RAB), one of the fastest-growing American-made light lagers in the U.S., has been announced as the Official Beer of the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod (WSOPM). As part of this new alliance, Real…
ZZ Top to Kick Off Strugis Concert Lineup
Calling all Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers! That Little Ol’ Band from Texas, ZZ Top, is returning to The Best Party Anywhere®! They’re Bad, and they’re coming to rock the Buffalo Chip’s Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff. These classic rock megastars…
PDRA Announces Power Purse Program, Bringing More Value for Racers
PDRA officials announced today the introduction of Power Purse, a new program bringing new and existing marketing partners to another level of involvement with the series and its competitors. This new program will directly double the winner’s purse of a…
Mecum Las Vegas 2025 Becomes Highest-Grossing Motorcycle Auction Ever Held
The recently held 34th annual world’s largest vintage and antique motorcycle auction, Mecum Las Vegas 2025, set a handful of very important records in the collector motorcycle world that will have everyone talking for quite some time to come. The…
Could Pam Beach International Dragway Ever Return?
Is there a chance a renown drag strip in South Florida once destined to be a Walmart distribution center could somehow return to its racing roots? Local race enthusiasts hope so. Nearly three years after its closure, Palm Beach International…
Legendary Announcer Alan Reinhart to Step Away from NHRA Booth
Longtime NHRA announcer Alan Reinhart has become a like a soundtrack for drag racing over the past several years. Following greats like Dave McClelland, Bob Frey, Lewis Bloom and others Reinhart climbed to the top of the track announcer ranks…
Summit Motorsports Park Named 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Series Track of the Year
Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, was named the 2024 NHRA Lucas Oil Series Track of the Year at the NHRA North Central Division Land of the Winners Championship Banquet on Jan. 11, 2025 in Carmel, Indiana. The family-owned racing…
Livewire Launces New Electric S2 Alpinista
What started with the electric Harley Livewire and evolved into a spinoff company with the S2 Del Mar has now released its third version of the polarizing electric motorcycle. LiveWire has launched its third motorcycle on the S2 platform, the…
Mecum Announcer and Motorcycle Expert John Kraman Passes (1956-2025)
Life sure can take some unexpected turns. And often times it does not afford an opportunity to say goodbye. For me, one of the annual highlights of the Mecum Motorcycle Auction in Las Vegas was seeing my good friend John…
SMX LeagueTM Partners with ALT Sports Data in Exclusive Global Sports Betting Data Rights Agreement
Multi-Year Data Partnership Makes Wagering Available Across Entire SMX World ChampionshipTM Series in Multiple Legally Regulated States Partnership Marks the Series’ First Entry into Legal Sports Betting Space The SMX LeagueTM appoints ALT Sports Data, Inc., the San Diego-based leader…
Can-Am’s Big Goals for the Electric Motorcycle Market
After a near four-decade hiatus, the Can-Am brand – who are perhaps best known for performance three-wheelers – recently returned to motorcycle manufacturing, unveiling their new electric motorcycles not long ago. Unlike their championship winning off-road machines of old, the…
Alleged Harley-Davidson Hack Could Impact More than 60,000 Riders
Harley-Davidson has been linked to a hack by cyber criminals over the Christmas period, with RedHotCyber (RHC) reporting that more than 66,000 customer records may have been compromised. The hack is being attributed to the 888 group, which has allegedly…
KTM Facing Financial Crisis
The beloved orange bike manufacturer has a tough road ahead. KTM AG is facing a severe financial crisis. The renowned Austrian motorcycle manufacturer has been involved in numerous legal proceedings and restructuring efforts related to its insolvency. Layoffs, suspension of…
ANDRA Welcomes Swan Hill Dragway
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce that quarter-mile drag racing is returning to the menu at Swan Hill, with not-for-profit Skid City Inc. officially signing on to revitalise the Swan Hill Dragway facility. After much…
Mike Dunn Returns to the Broadcast Booth for Pro Superstar Shootout
Continuing to provide an enhanced entertainment experience for the 2nd annual SCAG Power Equipment PRO Superstar Shootout, February 6-8, 2025, the Professional Racers and Owners Organization (PRO) announced the on-air talent line up for the highly anticipated event. Two of…
NHRA Goes Four Wide for First Time in Countdown History
For the first time in NHRA history, there will be four-wide racing in the Countdown to the Championship. NHRA and zMAX Dragway officials announced today the first four-wide playoff race, as the revamped NHRA 4-Wide Carolina Nationals will take place…
NHRA 2025 TV Schedule
NHRA officials and FOX Sports have announced the television schedule for the upcoming 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, which includes eight broadcasts on the FOX broadcast network. All 20 races, along with the NHRA All-Star Callout events…
NHRA Announces New Two Day Exhibition Race to be Held in Valdosta
NHRA officials today announced the creation of a special two-day exhibition showcase race, a new event featuring big-name NHRA stars racing at an NHRA Member Track. The first showcase event, the Peach State NHRA Showcase of Speed, will take place…
NHRA Announces Plans for 75th Anniversary Season
Set to celebrate its landmark 75th season in 2026, NHRA officials revealed a series of special plans today to kick off the campaign for the historic year in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. NHRA revealed a special 75th…
2025 PDRA Pro Motorcycle Champion to Get $5,000 Bonus
Increased championship payouts, new sponsors, and schedule updates highlighted the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series 2025 season preview press conference at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis on Thursday. The series will increase its overall championship…
Jianna Evaristo Named to Drag Illustrated’s 30 Under 30 List
Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Jianna Evaristo is featured as one of drag racing’s brightest young talents in Drag Illustrated’s prestigious “30 Under 30” list, which premiered digitally this week ahead of the PRI Show where all honorees will be recognized…
NHRA 2025 Pro Stock Motorcycle Schedule
NHRA announced today the 2025 schedule for the Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle categories in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series, including the dates for the GETTRX NHRA All-Star Callout in both categories. The talent-heavy Pro Stock category will…
