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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,…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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…

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 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…

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…

– 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…

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…

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.  …

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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,…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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, 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…

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…

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 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…

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, 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…

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 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…

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 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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Ultraviolette’s forthcoming electric superbike, the F99 has achieved an impressive quarter-mile time 10.712 seconds. It sets the stage for the brand’s global ambitions as Ultraviolette begins retail sales in Europe – and a US release might not be too far…

Hollywood Drag Racing and FuelTech are thrilled to announce a multi-year partnership that will see FuelTech become the title sponsor of the prestigious Manufacturers Cup Motorcycle Drag Racing Series. The premier racing series will now be known as the Manufacturers…

Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (Suzuki) is thrilled to unveil the final wave of its stunning 2025 motorcycle lineup. Building upon the already impressive roster of models announced earlier, Suzuki is excited to welcome back iconic favorites from several different categories…

It is the world’s rarest Kawasaki motorcycle – the Kawasaki Z2 750 known as “Little Brother” and sold primarily in Japan due to the country’s restrictions against selling anything over 750ccs in the 1970s. The Throttlestop Collection in Elkhart Lake,…

After dominating the 2023 season, Gaige Herrera did not let up in 2024, winning ten events on his RevZilla Vance & Hines Suzuki en route to his second-straight Pro Stock Motorcycle world title. Proving that last year’s 11-win championship season…

Get ready to experience the next generation of Suzuki DualSport and SuperMoto motorcycles with the all-new 2025 Suzuki DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM. Building on the exceptional success and legacy of Suzuki’s renowned DR-Z series, the all-new DR-Z4S and DR-Z4SM are engineered…

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…

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…

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…