Officials from Hickory, N.C.-based Zloop Computer and Electronic Recycling Centers have announced a marketing partnership agreement with Pro Stock Motorcycle rider L.E. Tonglet for the remainder of the 2012 NHRA season. The alignment with Tonglet’s GT Motorsports is the first…
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King Continues Olympic Success
Whilst Team GB competitors were winning Gold Medals in British rider Ian King’s home town of London his own Gulf Oil Dragracing – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike team won Gold at Dragracing’s NitrOlympx in Hockenheim, Germany, increasing their…
GEICO’s Stoffer Clinches Countdown Spot
GEICO Suzuki’s Karen Stoffer became the latest member of the Pro Stock Motorcycle class to reach the Countdown to the Championship after her first-round win in the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway on Sunday. With one…
Sovereign-Star Racing Team looking to Continue Sonoma Success
After the Sovereign-Star Racing teammates’ successful performances at the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Sonoma Nationals they headed home to continue their long hours in the shop on engine updates and improvements over the two-week break. The crew hopes to…
Spiderman Rained Out in Norwalk After 6.01 and Successful Parachute Test
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride was rained-out of his final two exhibition passes at this past weekend’s Night Under Fire from Norwalk, Ohio. Before the event was called, McBride gave the thousands of motorcycle and drag racing enthusiasts…
Dream Chaser Racin’ Signs with LAT Racing Oil
Janette Thornley, owner and operator of a nitro burning, carbureted, 121 cid Pro Dragster and Dream Chaser Racin’ is very pleased to announce her association with LAT Racing Oil. LAT high performance synthetic oil products have multiple applications but it’s…
Cox Advances to Semi-Finals in Pro Fuel Class at Bristol
Mark Cox had a good showing on the Jack Romine Racing Pro Fuel dragster at the All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) Thunder in the Valley Nationals Presented by 95.9 The HOG and 93.9 FM94 this past weekend at Bristol…
Orient Express Appointed Dymag Wheels U.S. Distributor
Orient Express is pleased to announce the return of Dymag to the U.S. market. Orient Express has been named the official, authorized importer and distributor for the full line of Dymag carbon fiber, magnesium, and aluminum motorcycle wheels. Dymag wheels are available in…
NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series Unveiled for 2013
NHRA has announced the formation of the NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series, a 10-race series at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional events beginning in 2013. The NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series will offer a total purse…
McBride to Debut Parachute at Norwalk Night Under Fire Aug. 11
The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer Larry “Spiderman” McBride once said he would never use a parachute to help slow down his iconic, nitromethane-guzzling dragbike. “I have to eat my words,” laughed McBride. “I have to apologize to Sam Wills…
New Track Record for Ian King
British rider Ian King and his Gulf Oil Dragracing – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike team returned to the Alastaro Motorpark in Finland following their strong showing at the previous round in Sweden intent on extending their points lead…
Lucas Oil’s Arana Clinches Playoff Spot with Semifinal Finish
Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. clinched a spot in the Countdown to the Championship with a semifinal finish Sunday in the NHRA Sonoma Nationals. Arana Sr. beat Steve Johnson in the first round, ran down Karen Stoffer…
Krawiec Continues Dream Season for Harleys
Harley-Davidson has dominated the class of late behind riders Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec. The two have combined to win every race this season, seven if you are counting at home. Krawiec took the honors last weekend in Denver, defeating…
McBride to Miss Indianapolis NHDRO/Manufacturers Cup Race, Will Appear in Norwalk Aug. 11
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride regrets to inform his fans he will not attend the upcoming NHDRO/Manufacturers Cup event from Indianapolis, Ind., Aug 17-19, due to scheduling conflicts. After a very successful and popular showing at last year’s Norwalk,…
High Altitude Tuning is Key to Sovereign-Star Racing Plan
The Sovereign-Star Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle team expects their hard work to pay off this weekend at the 33rd annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Denver, Colo. Star Racing owner, George Bryce, and his crew have been…
Hotel Information for MIROCK Bike Fest
MIROCK has hundreds of racers and thousands of fans traveling for the MIROCK-XDL FBG/WPGC “Bike Fest”, and if you need hotel rooms then please take notice. MIROCK officials have received calls from racers and fans that they are having trouble…
Mickey Thompson backs WMDRA
Mickey Thompson is pleased to support the 2012 Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals scheduled for Aug. 7-8 at Sturgis Raceway. As a Performance Partner, Mickey Thompson will award the Top Fuel class winner with a free…
Rush Racing Products to Sponsor Pro Dragster Class For Manufacturers Cup Race at Indy
Hawaya Racing Products is proud to announce that we have reached an agreement with Rush Racing Products to sponsor the Pro Dragster class in the up coming Manufacturers Cup race to be held August 17-18-19, 2012 at the legendary Indianapolis,…
Biggest Bike Fest Ever on Tap at MIR
The Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series returns to Maryland International Raceway for the biggest and baddest motorcycle drag racing, stunt and club culture event of the year—the Fast by Gast / WPGC Bike Fest on July 21-22, 2012. The weather…
UFC’s Meteoric Rise far from Slowing Down
The sluggish economy seems to be ravaging the revenues of many avenues of sports and entertainment. Yet, much like its accomplished mixed-martial arts fighters, the UFC is finding ways to succeed in the face of adversity. UFC 148, held July…
Star Racing Collects Two Wins in Norwalk
Sovereign-Star Racing teammates Scotty Pollacheck and John Hall both claimed round wins and improved qualifying positions at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals this past weekend in Norwalk, Ohio. After the team’s difficult race in Chicago the week before, the…
Rush Racing Products to Sponsor Pro Dragster Class For Manufacturers Cup Race at Indy 2012
Hawaya Racing Products is proud to announce that we have reached an agreement with Rush Racing Products to sponsor the Pro Dragster class in the up coming Manufacturers Cup race to be held August 17-18-19, 2012 at the legendary Indianapolis,…
The Evolution of the Sport – Drag Bike Racing in 1992 vs. 2012
Motorcycle drag racing has changed a great deal over the past 20 years as evidenced by the next two videos – A big, East Coast motorcycle drag racing event from 1992 A big, East Coast motorcycle drag racing event from 2012…
For White Alligator Racing team, it’s Nice to Have Options
This much is certain: Jerry Savoie and the White Alligator Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle team will be in action at this weekend’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet. What is a bit less clear is whether Savoie…
King Sets New Mark in Sweden
British rider Ian King and his Gulf Oil Dragracing – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike team followed their win at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend with another strong showing at the second round of the European Dragracing Championship at…
Casey Stemper Wins ADRL Virginia
A blown head gasket almost cost Casey Stemper in the Pro Extreme Motorcycle finals, but he was determined not to let it get the better of him. It might have cost some parts on the bike, but Stemper continued to…
Capone Racing Moves Ahead in AHDRA Pro Mod with a Win and Reno Hits Top Five
Frank Capone continues to maintain the points leads in the AHDRA Pro Mod Class. He advanced his points lead with a win at the AHDRA Ohio Bike Week Nationals presented by Ohio Harley Dealers Assoc. And teammate, Shaun Reno of Team Headblade was…
Verl “Smitty” Smith VSR4VETS Makes NWDB FINALS
After a rainout, the North West Drag Bike Assoc fought the weather but completed their 1st race of the 2012 race series at Woodburn Dragstrip! “Saturday qualifing was cold & wintery and the VSR4VETS race teams struggled all day. BUT after much discussions and cussing…
Caldwell Sweeping Through AHDRA Pro Stock
After winning the AHDRA Pro Stock race at Rockingham Dragway, Tom Caldwell returned to Knoxville and prepped his 121” S&S based Sportster AHDRA Buell Pro Stocker. But His crew member had a prior commitment and his backup person also has…
MIROCK Superbike Showdown Returns to MIR, July 21-22.
The Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series returns to Maryland International Raceway for the biggest and best MIROCK event of the year at the Fast by Gast / WPGC Bike Fest on July 21-22, 2012. The event will feature Mickey…
Nitro Voodoo Takes Three From Three Australian Championships
Current Multiple Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Matheson and his Nitro Voodoo Team have taken out the 2012 Australian Fuchs Winternationals, held at Ipswich in Queensland last weekend. Matheson’s dominant run in the Championship continued, taking out Top Qualifier…
Carrie Seifert Climbing AHDRA Pro Drag Point Standings
Carrie Seifert Tate a.k.a. “The AMAZON” is currently Number 2 in national points with the AHDRA Pro Drag Nitro Harley Class. She has had two back-to-back runner up finishes. The first at the Northeast Nitro Nationals in Atco, New Jersey,…
Barry Greene Obituary and Funeral Information
Pascal Debarry Greene was born October 11, 1974 to proud parents Pascal Quarterman and Alice Luvenia Greene Quarterman in Savannah, Ga. On Friday, June 8, 2012 God called him home after sustaining injuries from an automobile accident on I-95 near…
Gladstone/DME Take Second Straight at 213 MPH
Rider Joey Gladstone and DME Racing aren’t just winning Orient Express Pro Street races, they’re setting milestone performance standards along the way. Last time out in the Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series, the team broke into the elite 6 Second…
Sovereign-Star Racing Teammates find Rhythm at Englishtown
With consistent performances throughout the first four races of the NHRA Full Throttle Racing Series, John Hall and Scotty Pollacheck are both feeling more at home on their Sovereign-Star Racing S&S-powered Buells, especially after this past weekend at the Toyota…
S&S Partners with WMDRA for Sturgis
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is proud to welcome S&S Cycle, Inc. as a Performance Partner for the 2012 Sturgis Nationals. “S&S has been in the v-twin high performance parts business for over 50 years, and we just…
Godspeed Barry “Georgia Boy” Greene
Cycledrag.com is saddened to report the passing of former MIROCK Outlaw Pro Street racer Barry “Georgia Boy” Greene. On the morning of Friday, June 8th, Greene was involved in an auto accident on I-95 near Savannah, Ga., and later succumbed to head…
AHDRA’s Janette Thornley Poised for Norwalk
Janette Thornley is hungry for a solid performance in Norwalk Ohio,after a long weekend in Atco, New Jersey and not qualifying due to a mechanical problem, Dream Chaser Racin’ Janette, Freddie Robbins, and the entire Ray Price Race Team worked…
Christopher Richterberg Climbing up Jr. Dragster Ranks
Although Christopher Richterberg just started racing in January of 2012, he is no stranger to the track! Christopher has been traveling the AMRA and AHDRA racing circuit since he was 1 ½ years old, with his dad, Christopher Sr. Christopher…
Pro Street Rules Change Delivers at MIR
A mid-season tweak to the Orient Express Pro Street rules delivered exactly the kind of parity between turbo and nitrous bikes that the Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series was looking for. Giving the nitrous bikes back some of what was…
Parts Failure Trips up GEICO’s Stoffer
Karen Stoffer could have used another run Sunday to tune her GEICO Suzuki after a difficult weekend at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. But there are no freebies in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. Stoffer, who suffered through transmission…
Sovereign-Star Racing Ready to ‘Hit the Ground Running’ at Englishtown
In their first NHRA season, the Sovereign-Star Racing Team already has several round wins under their belts and a small Wally for “2012 Best Appearing Crew” at the NHRA Southern Nationals in Commerce, Ga. The crew has since had four…
WMDRA Vegas Report
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway did not disappoint as the WMDRA pulled into town on Saturday, May 19th for the second race of their 2012 season. The weather was hot in the low-90’s but cooled off into the…
Tonglet Ready for E-Town
Holding down 10th place in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition isn’t where LE Tonglet really wants to be. But times have changed since he captured the 2010 Full Throttle Series title. The competition, meanwhile, has been twisted tighter than the…
The Ultimate Dave Schultz and John Myers Collector Auction
Up for bid is a collectible bundle featuring two late, great racers who produced the most memorable rivalry in motorcycle drag racing history – John Myers and Dave Schultz. In this auction you will get a very rare and highly…
Pro Street Bringin’ the Action to MIR
A mid-season Orient Express Pro Street rule change, giving the nitrous bikes back some of what was taken away at the start of the year, promises to give the blue bottle crowd ammunition for revenge against the 6 second turbo…
Verl “Smitty” Smith Rained out in Woodburn
Verl “Smitty” Smith and the VSR4VETS-Biker’s Choice Pro Street team was thrilled with test passes on Saturday at the Northwest Dragbike’s season opener at Woodburn Dragway, outside of Portland. The plans were for a test & tune session will be Friday from 3-6,…
MIROCK Mid-Season Rule Change for PST Nitrous Bikes
There have been rule changes in the Orient Express Pro Street class to help close the performance gap between the nitrous bikes and the turbo bikes for the last decade. The nitrous bikes were given many advantages in the rulebook,…
Chris Matheson’s Voodoo Continues to Dominate
Chris Matheson’s Top Fuel Motorcycle Team Nitro Voodoo has continued their dominance in the Australian Pro-Series Group 1 Competition, winning the Sydney Dragway Nitro Champs on the weekend. Matheson almost one second quicker than his nearest competitor stamped his authority…
Shaun Reno Has Rough Outing at The Rock
Shaun Reno’s smooth racing style with Team HeadBlade was somewhat quieted at Rockingham Dragway at the AHDRA’s Nitro Nationals presented by the Carolina Dealers Assoc. There’s nothing a drag racer dislikes more than running a team mate in the first round of…
Caldwell Breaks AMRA Record
Tennessee native and national champion Pro Stock racer Tom Caldwell has sat out several seasons, career changes got in the way of completing his newest Pro Stock race ride. But he’s come out of semi-retirement with a vengeance. Caldwell brought…
Capone Racing Maintains AHDRA Pro Mod Points Lead
Frank Capone cut an almost perfect light, .004 in the first round against team mate Shaun Reno to take a win and advance to the 2nd round on elimination’s on Sunday at the AHDRA Carolina Spring Nationals presented by Carolina…
Dream Chaser Racin’ Performs Well at The Rock
Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley continued her rookie season at the AHDRA Carolina Nitro Nationals held in Rockingham North Carolina May 5-6. Qualifying in the #6 position, Janette ran consistently and continues to develop her skills as a rookie rider.…
Bammer Racing Qualifies after Scary Ride to the Track
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio and Bammer Racing had one of their more exciting races with the AHDRA and most of the excitement was in transit TO the track. Even if you’re a serious nitro fan, sometimes we don’t realize how much is…
Sovereign-Star Racing Team Receives Best Appearing Crew Award
As a newly assembled crew this season, the Sovereign-Star Racing Team was extremely proud to take home a small Wally for “2012 Best Appearing Crew” at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals in Commerce, Ga. The recipient of this…
Carrie Seifert Sets New Female Nitro Harley Record
Carrie Seifert Tate a.k.a. “The AMAZON” set a new record for a female pilot on a Nitro Harley running a 7.29 @ 168.45 mph in the quarter mile this past weekend in Rockingham, NC. The AMAZON starts the AHDRA season…
Six and a Win for Gladstone
When longtime Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series racer Dimey Eddinger decided to step out of the seat of his DME Racing sponsored Orient Express Pro Street bike, he probably didn’t expect the move to pay off so quickly. But new…
Puma Engineering Completes Unique Engine
Puma Engineering have completed the engine and pod assembly of their unique blown parallel nitro twin for delivery to its new owner, Norwegian rider Hans Olav Olstad, where it will be fitted in the previously supplied rolling chassis. The engine…
McBride Establishes New World Record on Electric Motorcycle at 6.94
Top Fuel motorcycle icon, Larry “Spiderman” McBride has yet another world record to add to his impressive resume. During a test session at Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie, Va., May 4th, 2012, Spiderman piloted the innovative Lawless electric dragbike to…
Sovereign-Star Racing Teammates Move to Top 10 in Points
The Sovereign-Star Racing Team riders, Scotty Pollacheck and John Hall, not only racked up personal career bests at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals in Houston, Texas, but the duo also advanced to No. 7 and No. 10, respectively,…
Nitro Harley Racer Larry “Drums” Brancaccio Lands New Sponsor
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio has been moving fast down 1/4 mile dragstrips throughout the US and Canada for over 25 years. Yep, that’s impressive but it seems dimmed by the history of his new sponsor Anthony Augliera, Inc., a diverse trucking…
Sixes Rain Down on Maryland International Raceway
Showers that cancelled Saturday night’s program failed to dampen the high-horsepower action when the Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series opened the Maryland International Raceway portion of its season with the Fast By Gast Spring Nationals this past weekend, April 28-29.…
Dream Chaser Racin’ Janette Thornley Opener Season With Impressive Cup Run
Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley kicked off her first season of drag racing at a Manufacture’s Cup held in Valdosta, Georgia, April 13-15. It was exciting weekend as Thornley, owner and operator of her nitro burning, carbureted, 121 ci Pro…
Vickers Dominates The Cup
Hawaya Racing headed to South Georgia Motorsports Park to kick off the 2012 racing season at the Manufactures Cup race in Valdosta Georgia. 12 AHDRA legal Pro Dragsters showed up for the 8 bike field sponsored by Royal Purple Lubricants.…
Rodney Williford and Joey Gladstone Join Pro Street Six Second Club
At the MIROCK Fast by Gast Spring Nationals, Apr. 28-29, Rodney Williford became the third Pro Street rider to record a six-second elapsed time with a 6.95 at 204 mph in the second session of qualifying. Williford ran another 6.95…
Richard Gadson Crashes at Atco Test Session
Manufacturers Cup and MIROCK racer Richard Gadson suffered a top-end crash while testing in Atco, NJ, Tuesday April 24th. The good news is Gadson escaped without suffering any major injuries. On his Facebook page Gadson wrote, “Well I had my…
MIROCK Spring Nationals Race Status 4/26
Race Status Report For MIROCK FBG Spring Nationals – There is only a 30% – 50% chance of a passing overnight shower on Saturday Night for Southern Maryland. The daytime forecasts for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday look great with partly…
MIRock Superstars Trailering to MIR
The Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series is off to the most thrilling start in its history. New Orient Express Pro Street rules have the whole field bearing down on Ryan Schnitz’s HTP Performance Suzuki Hayabusa—the world’s first 6-second streetbike. Johnny…
Sovereign-Star Racing Team Hosts European Guest for Houston Race
The Sovereign-Star Racing crew is proud to welcome the team’s co-owner, Jeno Rujp, to America for his first NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) event ever. Rujp, who owns Sovereign, a large European sugar distribution company, will be traveling from his…
Star Racing’s MonStar Head Approved for European Competition
The MonStar billet 4-valve cylinder head, developed by Star Racing and Monster Race Products, has been officially approved for Pro Stock competition in the UEM European Drag Racing Championship. After several weeks of deliberation, the official announcement was delivered to…
WMDRA (Western Motorcycle Drag Race Association) Starts Season at Speedworld with Happy Racers and Big Fun
Partnership and fast bikes combined for a successful weekend at Speedworld Dragstrip in Wittmann, Arizona according to Sandra Alberti, Operations Director of the WMDRA, LLC. The WMDRA found an interesting and untapped partner with Misbehavin Motorsports for the kick-off event…
Friday Testing at MIR before MIROCK Events
The Fridays before MIROCK events at MIR in 2012 will now be an “OPEN” test session from 9am-5pm with no limit on entries anymore. The cost is $100 per bike (not per rider). You will not need to sign up…
Stoffer Keeping an Eye on Weather as Race Approaches
Karen Stoffer and the GEICO Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle team are keeping an eye on this weekend’s weather forecast for the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Stoffer and the team are hoping for hot weather…
McBride Displays Dominance with Six “Fives” and Defeats Familiar Foe to Win Manufacturers Cup
The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer, Larry “Spiderman” McBride, opened his 34th season of competition with remarkable consistency and dominance over a full field of Top Fuel racers to win the Manufacturers Cup from South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga., April 13-15. McBride…
McBride Takes the Pole on Day No. 1 of Manufacturers Cup at 5.86/241 MPH
Larry “Spiderman” McBride showed no signs of “taking it easy” on his first official run of 2012. The Spiderman soared to the No. 1 qualifying position on Friday, April 13th at the Manufacturers Cup from South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta,…
McBride Poised for Success and Speed and Season-Opening Manufacturers Cup
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride feels like a kid counting down the days until Christmas morning. The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer (5.79) is eager and poised to begin his 34th season of competition at the Manufacturers Cup from Valdosta, Ga.,…
McIntosh Machine Posts $16,200 in the MIROCK Contingency Program
McIntosh Machine & Fabrication has posted $16,200 in the 2012 MIROCK Contingency Program. McIntosh Machine & Fabrication has been a MIROCK Superbike Series contingency sponsor since 2008, and has quadrupled their postings for the 2012 season. So make McIntosh your…
Hawaya Announes Autolite as Official Nitro Bike School Spark Plug
Hawaya Racing is proud to announce Autolite as the Official Spark Plug of the Hawaya Racing Nitro Bike School. We have used Autolite spark plugs for years, with record setting success. It is very exciting to have a company like…
Manufacturer’s Cup Series Adds Points System and Summer Race in Indy
The Manufacturers Cup and NHDRO have reached a historic agreement to join forces in an effort to present the largest motorcycle drag race the Midwest has ever seen to the legendary Indianapolis, Indiana Lucas Oil Raceway the weekend of August…
CP-Carrillo posts $4,000 in the MIROCK Contingency Program
CP-Carrillo has renewed their sponsorship for the second year in a row in the MIROCK Superbike Series contingency program, and has posted $4,000 in payouts. So make CP Pistons your choice for high performance pistons and make extra cash at…
APE Wrist Pins Withstand McBride’s Horrific Explosion
The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer, Larry “Spiderman” McBride suffered the worst engine explosion of his 34-year career at last year’s Manufacturer’s Cup Finals from Valdosta, Ga., in November. Thanks to outstanding components by APE (www.aperaceparts.com), the physical and financial…
Don’t Trust The Picks of Robert Bruno or The Palm Beach Player’s Club
Over the past few years my friends and I have a had a lot of fun wagering on sporting events and recently I decided to put a self-touting prediction service to the test out of skepticism and curiosity. This past…
No Joke Racing Takes Two at The Rock
While his hometown of Sebring, Florida, basked in the annual glory of its 12 hour sports car race, Ken Edwards took his No Joke motorcycle drag racing team up to Rockingham, North Carolina to claim it’s own slice of success.…
Spy Photos – McBride’s New Bike Close To Completion, Tinwork Done
Top Fuel Motorcycle 10-time champion, Larry “Spiderman” McBride, continues to push forward on the development of his cutting-edge race bike. Randy Randazzo, a protege of McBride’s late, legendary chassis builder, James “Puppet” DiTullio, completed the tinwork, which will serve as…
HTP Battles Difficult Track Conditions at MIROCK Opener
Richard Gadson joined the team this year with his nitrous Kawasaki ZX-14 Real Street bike. HTP recently added a MoTeC M84 standalone ECU and custom nitrous kit. Danny Cox and Ryan Schnitz are back with their nitrous Suzuki Hayabusa Pro…
NHRA Adds Weight to V-Rods
Following a review of recent performances in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category, NHRA has announced that the minimum weight for the Harley-Davidson 160-cid, four-valve combination will increase 20 pounds, from 640 to 660. The adjustment is part of NHRA’s ongoing…
NHRA Speaks on Pro Stock Motorcycle Pairity
NHRA’s Vice President of Technical Operations, Glen Gray spoke on Vance & Hines’ excluse ownership of the Harley-Davidson V-Rod program in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. “There has never been a rule against it, and I will give you an…
Team Half Fast Welcomes Lucas Oil, Accel, Goodson Tools, and PBI Sprockets for 2012, and Welcomes Back Sponsors from 2011
Team Half Fast Drag Bike Racing of Ypsilanti, Michigan is proud to welcome Lucas Oil Corporation, (www.LucasOil.com), Accel Motorcycle (www.accel-motorcycle.com), Goodson Tools and Supplies (www.Goodson.com), and PBI Sprockets (www.pbisprockets.com) to the Half Fast Family! “We’ve been working with the Lucas…
Battling Troubles, Teasley Doubles
Multi-time motorcycle drag racing champion Jeremy Teasley was not having one of his customary easy weekends—not by a longshot. Looking to win his first Orient Express Pro Street championship, the 21 year-old Ohio native Teasley moved into the seat of…
Huge Field Expected at AHDRA Opener April 21-22
AHDRA announced today the signing of Gainesville Harley-Davidson as the Presenting Sponsor of the AHDRA-Florida Nitro Nationals, which is expected to be the largest season opener ever for AHDRA. Gainesville Harley-Davidson, General Manager, Kevin Lytle says he and his staff…
Capone Racing Enterprise at Harley-Davidson of Boston Open House
Frank Capone and Capone Racing Enterprise will be taking their record breaking race team to Harley-Davidson of Boston for a huge open house this Saturday from 9-5. For the non-locals in search of some race chatter you can find Harley-Davidson…
Americus Motorsports Complex Completes Topography Fieldwork
Star Racing and the Americus Motorsports Complex (AMC) team announced today that the fieldwork is complete for the topography mapping of the land on South Georgia Tech Parkway. This welcome news marks a significant milestone in the project as local,…
AHDRA names Vicci as Official Apparel Supplier
AHDRA is proud to announce the signing of Vicci Fashion Group as their Official Apparel Supplier for the 2012 race season. Vicci will work closely with AHDRA to supply crew and retail apparel to the series as well as to the…
Star Racing Returns Strong After Three-Year NHRA Absence
After a three-year absence from fulltime NHRA racing, George Bryce and the Star Racing team were very proud to gain their first round win since 2008 and to qualify both racers in one of the toughest fields yet in Pro…
AHDRA Banquet to be Held in Gainesville
The All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) has announced that the 2011 “Night of Champions” Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012, beginning at 5:00pm, at the Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites in the Bivens Ballroom. Racers,…
Savoie Accepts Challenge of New Beast in Season Debut
Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Jerry Savoie took on a new challenge at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals this weekend at Auto-Plus Raceway at Gainesville when he hopped aboard his new White Alligator Racing (WAR) S&S Buell after racing a Suzuki…
Arana in No. 2 Position
The Lucas Oil Drag Racing team won’t be intimidated by trying circumstances in the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals at Auto Plus Raceway at Gainesville. In Sunday’s eliminations, Lucas Oil Buell rider and Hector Arana Jr. will be chasing new Pro…
Krawiec Eclipses 200 MPH and Betters NHRA ET Record in Testing, Riders Crash
Two-time NHRA Full Throttle champion, Ed Krawiec, unofficially, became the first Pro Stock Motorcycle rider to surpass the 200 mph mark with a sensational run of 6.771 at 200.08 in a pre-GatorNationals test session at South Georgia Motorsports Park in…
Krawiec Aiming to Win Third Straight GatorNationals
The NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class begins its season this Friday at the GatorNationals from Gainesville, Fla. Reining class champion Ed Krawiec looks to accomplish what few racers have by winning an event for the third consecutive year. “Having the…
Gulf Oil Motorsports Fielding Several Teams in 2012
2012 could well be the busiest and most exciting year yet for Gulf in International Motorsport, with a massive Gulf representation in top-flight endurance racing across four different teams and more European championship drag racing. ASTON MARTIN RACING Gulf…
