It’s been nearly a decade since 11-time Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride had to prepare for back-to-back race weekends. Not only will McBride propel his record-setting, nitro machine down the quarter-mile on consecutive weekends, he won’t even get…
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AMRA Keeps Tradition Alive with Jim McClure Nitro Nationals at Rockingham
Rockingham Dragway track owner Steve Earwood has a new mantra for the October Harley Drag race–different logo, same great race for the Jim McClure Nitro Nationals at the infamous ROCK, Oct. 11-13, 2013. Earwood said, “The AHDRA…
MIROCK Two Inch Ground Clearance Rule Revision
MIROCK officials have made a rule revision to the 2 inch ground clearance rule on all sportsman classes and the grudge category that will go into full effect on August 5, 2013. See the following rule revision below: GROUND…
Dream Chasin’ Racing- Gone Silent? Quite the Contrary
Does a race team ever really rest? According to Janette Thorney, owner and rider of Dream Chasin’ Racing, “NO, but the team did enjoy a little bit of down time during the month of July to take care of some business,…
The Rock Keeps Focus on Sportsman and Grudge
The Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series returns to Steve Earwood’s Rockingham Dragway with the Dragbikelive.com Sportsman Showdown, and once again the spotlight will shine directly on sportsman and grudge racers. Three-time winner Kenny Cornell will lead the quickest…
15th Annual Griz Robinson Memorial Bike Show
15th Annual Griz Robinson* Memorial Bike Show will be held again this year on Sunday, August 4th at the VA Black Hills Health Care System, Ft. Mead, SD, between Sturgis and the Sturgis Dragway. Verl “Smitty” Smith, long…
Trim-Tex Kisses the Bricks, Aiming for Three Peat at Road America
Bryan Sellers and Mark Boden crossed the famed finish line at the ‘Yard of Bricks’ in first place of the Continental Tires Sports Car Challenge (CTSCC) series race, making it two in a row for the Fall-Line Motorsports pair.…
Tom Cladwell Goes a Round in Ohio
Tom Caldwell/OLD GUYS DO RULE RACING continues with AMRA Series, running most recently at Xenia, Oh. “Although it wasn’t out best show of the season,in brief, it was a challenge, we and the bike are good and darn it– I did…
Sovereign-Star Racing Team Still in Top 6 After Challenging Western Swing
The two races of the western swing for the NHRA Mello Yello Series Pro Stock Motorcycle class provided little help for the Sovereign-Star Racing teammates as they tried to gain ground in the points standings before heading into the…
MIR’s Raging Bike Fest Delivers
Like the postman, Maryland International Raceway’s WPGC Bike Fest always delivers the goods. A rain shower on Saturday only served to cool the racing surface for the world’s quickest streetbikes of the Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series. By the…
Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing Wins Again
Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing with Frank Capone and guest rider, Sam Hurwitz, Newton, MA, took another Wally for the team at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series New England Dragway, Epping, N.H. Capone, “Hurwitz has raced at NED for 20 years.…
Sovereign-Star Racing Teammates Hold Steady in Points after Tough Mile-High Denver Race
Sovereign-Star Racing teammates Michael Ray and Scotty Pollacheck remain in the top five overall points standings for the NHRA Mello Yello Series Pro Stock Motorcycle class after a difficult weekend at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver, Colo.…
2013 Motorcycle Drag Racing Season; So Much to Choose From
In all the years of motorcycle drag racing which I can actually remember since the mid 80’s, I don’t ever recall a schedule like 2013 with so many options of dates, places and events to choose from! The 2013…
NHRA Harley Davidson Racing in the Granite State – a Hot One
The NHRA, Harley Davidson Drag Racing Series, held at New England Dragway, in Epping, NH is in the books. The race was held on Saturday, July 20, 2013, with weather hovering the high 80’s accompanied by high humidity giving…
Paquette, Stotz, Knight Take Big NHDRO Wins
Michigan surgical instruments sharpener Mark Paquette cast a big shadow over the NHDRO Mid Season Sizzle at Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, Indiana. It’s not unusual for his stealthy Kawasaki turbo-methanol Funnybike to be the Schnitz Racing Pro Comp…
Sovereign-Star Racing Battles Unique Mile-High Denver Racing Conditions
The Sovereign-Star Racing team will have to overcome the unique challenges of this upcoming weekend’s Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver, Colo., if they are going to continue their streak of success from the past four races of the…
FBR Shop sponsors 5.60 Index class plus $58,000 in contingency
The 5.60 Index class has been growing each year at MIROCK, and the lion’s share of credit goes to Marion Ford at the FBR Shop for putting up the money for the 5.60 Index racers over the past several…
WPGC Bike Fest to set MIR on Fire
The full-on Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series returns to action July 19-21 for the world’s biggest motorcycle drag racing, bike club, stunt, music, culture and lifestyle event—the WPGC Bike Fest at Maryland International Raceway in Budd’s Creek. This is…
Hall’s Norwalk semi keeps him 4th
Second year NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle racer John Hall has established points paying consistency, going to the semifinals this past weekend at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. Add in his recent win at…
Sovereign-Star Racing claims No. 1 qualifier, advances to final round at Norwalk
Following Sovereign-Star Racing’s win at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Chicago, Ill., the team went on to earn another No. 1 qualifying position, advance to the final round of eliminations and post a new track record this past…
Hawaya Racing Nitro Bike School Updated Dates
Hawaya Racing is proud to announce the dates for the 2014 Spring Nitro Bike School, as well as the dates for the return of the Spring Rockingham race, now under the AMRA banner. This is great news for our…
Sovereign-Star Racing Competes for first Norwalk Win
Coming off of their second win this season in Chicago, Ill., the Sovereign-Star Racing teammates, Michael Ray and Scotty Pollacheck, will race for the team’s first ever win at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, during the Summit Racing…
Michael Ray claims 80th NHRA national event win for Star Racing
Sovereign-Star Racing’s Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Michael Ray brought home his second win of the season and the third of his career after facing his previous crew chief, Matt Smith, in the final round of the O’Reilly Auto Parts…
Caldwell Wins Summer Shootout
It was time for Tom Caldwell/OLD GUYS DO RULE RACING to go to the AMRA Summer Shootout in Bowling Green, KY. Caldwell, “Again, we were fortunate to be sponsored by Trammel Creek Cycle Works in Adolphus, KY. Great friends and…
Team Headblade Wins Wally No. 2 at Cordova
Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing with Frank Capone back in the saddle again, took their 2nd WALLY of the NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series at the Cordova Dragway Matco Summer Showdown presented by Clinton Harley-Davidson event Capone said, “The Cordova…
Brock’s Performance to Sponsor Street E/T at Sturgis
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is excited to welcome Brock’s Performance as the Street E/T class sponsor at the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Brock’s Performance will offer…
Everybody Wins in One-Day Race at The Rock
The Adams Performance Sportsman Summer Sizzler ran as a two-day race condensed into one under sunny skies at Steve Earwood’s Rockingham Dragway. With rain threatening for Sunday, Earwood called a racer’s meeting on Saturday and polled the group whether…
Dream Chaser Racin’ NHRA Cordova Results
The Dream Chaser Racin’ team didn’t run their best numbers but Janette Thornley is riding like a bracket racer on a nitro powered Pro Dragster. Thornley continues to run strong consistent numbers and a #2 qualifying spot is what…
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Returns to New England Dragway
Here’s a trivia question for motorcycle drag racing fans from the New England area: Who was the first professional drag racer to make a pass down the New England Dragway 1320 foot racing surface during the inaugural New England Nationals…
Rain halts Manufacturers Cup Virginia East Coast Cup, cash refunds provided
By: Jay Regan, Manufacturers Cup Race Director The Manufacturers Cup Motorcycle Drag Racing Series rolled into Virginia Motorsports Park this past weekend for the HTP Performance / Southside Harley Davidson East Coast Cup, the second stop of the 2013 season.…
Adam’s Performance Summer Sizzler on as Scheduled
In spite of a tricky weather forecast that calls for daily afternoon showers, this weekend’s Adam’s Performance Sportsman MIRock Super Bike Series is on as scheduled. “You’re in the South, its summertime, and it usually rains everyday for 15…
McBride Qualifies No. 1, Tries out New Blower at Rained-Out Home Town Race
The East Coast Cup, from Virginia Motorsports Park in Petersburg, Va., June 21-22, turned out to be less of a race and more of a successful test session for 11-time Top Fuel Champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride. A heavy storm moved…
Sovereign-Star Racing turns up the competition at Epping
Following their win at Englishtown, the Sovereign-Star Racing team continued to dominate the competition this past weekend at the inaugural Auto Plus NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway and Motorsports Park in Epping, N.H. Michael Ray, the…
Sportsmen, Grudge racers take MIRock spotlight at The Rock
Pro racers will be turning wrenches and flipping hamburgers as the Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series spotlights its sportsmen and grudge racers this weekend in the Adams Performance Sportsman Summer Sizzler at Steve Earwood’s Rockingham Dragway. But the action…
New Format for Rockingham this Weekend
The MIRock Superbike Series takes a new turn this weekend when Rockingham Dragway plays host to the Adams Performance Sportsman Summer Sizzler, an event that will feature some of the most exotic bikes on the planet. The first…
John Hall Wins New England
Sophomore Pro Stock Motorcycle racer John Hall collected his first Wally—the coveted trophy for an NHRA national event win—at the inaugural Auto-Plus NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire. “We picked a good race…
Rookie Arana Reaches First Final
Pro Stock Motorcycle rookie Adam Arana made the first final-round appearance of his career during the inaugural Auto-Plus NHRA New England Nationals on Sunday at New England Dragway. After scoring his first round-win at the previous race in Englishtown…
New England Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer Sets his Sights on High
Local veteran NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Sam Hurwitz, of Newton, Massachusetts, has entered the New England Nationals this weekend. He’s been motorcycle drag racing for 27 years now and Sam first qualified in the NHRA P/S motorcycle ranks…
Sovereign-Star Racing looking for another Wally at inaugural Epping event
Sovereign-Star Racing will begin their challenging schedule of five races in only six weeks with the inaugural Auto Plus NHRA New England Nationals this weekend, June 21-23, at New England Dragway and Motorsports Park in Epping, N.H. After the…
Gladstone takes all-DME Pro Street Final
Dimey Eddinger’s DME Racing team set a new standard for itself at the most recent MIRock Superbike Series event at Maryland International Raceway on May 31-June 2, locking down both lanes in the Orient Express Pro Street final round. …
JIMS to Sponsor Super Gas WMDRA
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is thrilled to welcome JIMS as the Super Gas class sponsor for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 at Sturgis Dragway during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The JIMS…
Drag Race a Tesla Electric Car for $.06 Per 1/4 Mile
A drag racing website put Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)’s Model S to the test and discovered that it cost only 6 cents to race the vehicle at 111 miles per hour over a quarter mile. There’s been plenty of debate…
Bell Helmets Supports WMDRA
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) names Bell Helmets (http://bellhelmets.com) the Official Helmet of the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals scheduled August 5-7 at Sturgis Dragway. Bell Helmets will award all class winners and Sturgis Champions with a Custom…
MIROCK “WPGC Bike Fest” on July 19-21 at MIR
The Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series returns to Maryland International Raceway for the biggest and best MIROCK event of the year at the WPGC Bike Fest on July 19-21, 2013. The event will feature Pro Mod, Orient Express…
McBride Welcomes New Sponsor and Grandson Heading to VMP
There’s no place like home. It’s a cliché, but it’s especially true for 11-time Top Fuel champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride, who has spent over 35 years traveling to race tracks all over the country. After countless long drives, McBride…
Ditto Doubles as NHDRO Tears up The Trail
Jason Ditto stood on the verge of a sportswriter’s dream as the Hoosier staged his Suzuki Hayabusa for Sunday’s Dennis Insurance Street ET final against second generation Ohio racer Ryan Robaugh. You see, Ditto won Street ET Saturday night…
Ironworks to Sponsor Pro Dragster at WMDRA
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is delighted to welcome IronWorks as the presenting Pro Dragster class sponsor for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. The popular Pro Dragster…
NHRA Takes Disciplinary Action on Pro Stock Motorcycle Crewmember
NHRA has fined Dan Gonzalez $7,500 as a result of an incident in the pits at the just completed Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown. Gonzalez was involved in an altercation with Pro Stock Motorcycle…
Tom Caldwell Wins at Hagerstown and Sets New AMRA Records
Tom Caldwell is ramping up his program for 2013 and the data he’s gathering is starting to pay offfor his new combination. At the AMRA Hagerstown, MD event, Caldwell was able to regain his performance edge for the win and…
Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing AMRA Report
Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing sans Frank Capone attended the AMRA drag race at the Mason Dixon Dragway, near Hagerstown, MD. Capone said, “Amazingly, I felt very comfortable with my decision for the team to race without me. We did communicate…
Michael Ray wins for Sovereign-Star Racing at Englishtown
Sovereign-Star Racing’s Michael Ray claimed his second career victory in his first final round appearance of 2013 at the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J., this past weekend. This significant win marks the 79th…
Teasley Doubles, DME Dominates at MIR
There appears to be no class that Jeremy Teasley can’t win. The young Ohio racer doubled last time out in the Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series, winning DME Real Street and Crazy 8s. This time, at the Fast By…
Adam Arana Scores First-Round Victory
MavTV rider Adam Arana felt the joy of winning a round in Pro Stock Motorcycle for the first time, getting by past class champion L.E. Tonglet in the first round on Sunday at the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge…
Arana Reaches Final Round
Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. had a little extra pep in his step on Sunday at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park after reaching the final round of the Toyota NHRA Summernationals. Arana Sr. fell to Michael Ray, but…
Arana’s Winning Streak Comes to an End
Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. didn’t want his victory run to end, but if anyone was to halt his three-race winning streak, he would have preferred it to be his dad or his brother. In the first…
S&S Sponsors WMDRA
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is thrilled to welcome S&S Cycle as the Pro Gas sponsor for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. In recognition of the 10th anniversary…
Summer Upgrades From Schnitz
Check out the Schnitz Racing website to see the great deals on summer upgrades for your motorcycle. Schnitz Racing has a great selection of components to help make your motorcycle perform better. Check out the upgrades by clicking here.
The New Flow at MIROCK Events
MIROCK Officials would like to take a quick minute to bring attention to some of the new changes this year and how they have effected our events that we all enjoy… The new 3-day schedule along with starting…
Arana Jr. Aims to Match NHRA Record
Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. isn’t feeling the pressure as he attempts to match an NHRA record this weekend during the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Arana has won the first three Pro Stock…
Team Headblade Racing with a Heavy Heart
Frank Capone of Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing finally quit showing off his Wally from Norwalk and was ready to race again this weekend, but sometimes things change. One of Capone’s long time buddy’s, Jamie Filosa passed away on Tues after a 2 1/2 yr…
Gearhead Publishing Adds Contingency to Sturgis
– The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is pleased to welcome Gearhead Publishing as a contingency sponsor for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals. Gearhead will provide all class winners with their book Motorcycle Drag Racing: A History and the…
Dream Chaser Racin’ NHRA Atlanta Wrap up
After a great weekend in Norwalk, the Dream Chaser Racin’ team struggled in Atlanta. Racing back to back weekends, the team traveled to Atlanta Dragway for NHRA’s Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series, NHRA Southeast Division 2 event. “We came…
International Master Bike Builder Asscociation adds to WMDRA’s Sturgis Nationals
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is pleased to announce that they will host the International Master Bike Builder Association (IMBBA) North American Championship Bike Show and Hall of Fame Induction at Sturgis Dragway on Tuesday, August 6,…
Englishtown May Set Sovereign-Star Racing Apart from Competition
After a five-week break between NHRA Mello Yello Series races, the Sovereign-Star Racing team expects to return strong this weekend, May 31-June 2, at the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. Prior to…
DME Brings Their MPH Record Act Back to MIR
DME Racing owner Dimey Eddinger, rider Joey Gladstone, tuner Andy Sawyer and the rest of the team are bringing their MPH record-setting performance back to Maryland International Raceway on May 31-June 2 for the next MIRock Superbike Series event.…
Bayonets Attached for MIRock War at MIR
The stars of the Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series return to action May 31-June 2 for the Fast By Gast Summer Nationals at Maryland International Raceway in Budd’s Creek, MD. And with the $10,000 Pro Street “Battle Royale” coming…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Breaks in a KZ 1200
The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer, Larry “Spiderman” McBride breaks in a fresh 1977 Kawasaki KZ 1200,using his preferred method, outside of his Newport News, Va. speed shop. The motor was meticulously rebuilt by McBride and his mechanically brilliant brother Steve.…
Larry Brancaccio Makes Quick 8 in Norwalk
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio and Bammer Racing shook out all the cobwebs for their first event of the season. Not only did they perform with their standard flash, they made the quick eight out of 15 of America’s finest nitro powered…
Dream Chaser Racin’ Brings Home a Wally
Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley is excited about their first win and first Wally as they appeared in NHRA’s Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series at the “The Mickey Mart Rewards Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser”, Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports…
Verl “Smitty” Smith Back on Track
Verl “Smitty” Smith of VSR4VETS went to the semi-finals at the NW Drag Bike Season Opener in Woodburn, OR. Smitty says, “We ran our best time ever in the 1/8th mile @ 5.72 @ 126 MPH, & ¼ mile @ 8.89…
Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing Wins a Wally at Norwalk
Frank Capone of Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing took all that anxiety about NHRA’s Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series at the“The Mickey Mart Rewards Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser”, Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Oh.by bringing home a WALLY, the…
Fisher Doubles at NHDRO Indy Opener
Despite a rain delay on Saturday, a large field of motorcycles turned out at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis for the opening round of the 2013 NHDRO season. With final rounds run in blazing sunshine, both pro classes produced upsets…
Larry “Spideman” McBride’s New Motorcycle Nearing Completion
The 11-time Top Fuel champion and world record holder, Larry “Spiderman” McBride, is like a kid counting down the days till Christmas. The Spiderman can’t wait to unveil what is sure to be a gift for the ages – a…
Thank you and Retirement Announcement from Shaun Reno-National Champion
I would first like to start by saying thanks to the race fans, sponsors, and the racing community as a whole. I’ve been racing in the AHDRA for 12 seasons now and I think the time has come for…
Bammer Racing Shines in National Magazine–Hot Rods and Harleys
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio and Bammer Racing is ready to go racing but one of their winter projects involved a full photo shoot and after press time, you can find Drums in Issue 2 of Hot Rods and Harleys Magazine. page…
Chris Matheson Crash Video
Top Fuel racer Chris Matheson suffered a high speed crash this past weekend on the motorcycle formerly owned by Jimmy Brantley. The good news is, aside from a broken foot and some serious road rash, Matheson is OK.
Win a Set of Dymag Wheels from Orient Express
This is your chance to own a pair of the new Dymag Ultra Pro UP7X wheels for your machine for FREE! No purchase necessary! These ultra lightweight forged aluminum and super strong wheels are the pinnacle of motorcycle wheel technology.…
Pollacheck Makes Second Final Round Appearance, Ray Moves to Top Ten
The O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA SpringNationals this past weekend gave Sovereign-Star Racing’s Scotty Pollacheck his second appearance in a final round of competition and moved teammate Michael Ray up three places in the overall points after he won his…
Teasley and Shifflett Double at MIR
There’s nothing a racer loves better than to double—winning two classes at one event. And in the veteran-laden fields of the Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series, doubling is double hard and double rewarding. And so it is fitting that two…
Arana Notches Third Consecutive Victory
The only thing that is stopping Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. these days is the finish line as he remained unbeaten in 2013, sweeping to his third consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA…
MIROCK Group Photo
Dear MIROCK Sponsors and Tracks, The MIROCK Superbike Series racers, crew, family, and staff would like to thank all of the series sponsors for their incredible support! We will be sending all of you an 8×10 photo…
Sovereign-Star Racing Maintaining Momentum for Houston
Following their most successful race yet at the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals near Charlotte, N.C., the Sovereign-Star Racing team and racers plan to continue their progress toward winning a Wally this weekend at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA…
Harley-Davidson to Sponsor WMDRA Top Fuel Class at Sturgis Drags
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce a partnership with Harley-Davidson Motor Company to sponsor the Top Fuel class at the WMDRA Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Harley-Davidson will offer a…
Pollacheck Advances to No. 2 in Points, Sets Low ET for Four-Wide
The Sovereign-Star Racing team turned the unique challenges of the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals into huge opportunities as their racer Scotty Pollacheck made his first final round appearance and advanced to No. 2 in the points, while also…
Perfect Rockingham Weather Fuels Record Runs
It may have taken a full month to deliver, but Mother Nature and Steve Earwood’s Rockingham Dragway track prep crew laid out a record setting buffet for Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series racers to feast on in the rain-delayed…
Lucas Oil’s Arana Wins Again
Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. roared to his second consecutive victory of the season, winning the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on Sunday. Arana Jr. became the first rider since 2006 to win the first two races of…
Sovereign-Star Racing ready to tackle new Four-Wide racing experience at zMAX
The fourth annual Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will present an entirely new challenge for the Sovereign-Star Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle (PSM) team as they adapt to the unique four-lane racing style of zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, N.C. The…
Cox Qualified in Quickest Top Fuel Field in History
Mark Cox competed in hisfirst race of the season for Team owner Steve Horne in the 2013 NHRA Harley-Davidson Racing Series on April 12-13 at Virginia Motorsports Park in Petersburg (Richmond), Virginia. He and Douglas Horne ride the Romine…
Janette Thornley’s Personal Best 7.302 ET and 1st NHRA Appearance
The Dream Chaser Racin’ team continues to work out some of the kinks of a newly formed race team. A busy schedule of April appearances at the Manufactures Cup Series April 6-7 in Bradenton Florida and the NHRA Harley-Davidson…
Added Qualifying Session Raises MIRock Opener Anticipation to Fever Pitch
As if a four week rain delay didn’t boost the excitement surrounding the start of the Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series enough, Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood has added a Sunday morning qualifying session for all those racers who…
Dave Vantine Being Groomed to Race Pollard Top Fuel Bike
Top Fuel motorcycle drag racing is starving for more competitors. A very talented racer appears to be on his way to joining the exclusive club. Pro Mod veteran Dave Vantine tested the five-second, Greg Pollard-owned Top Fueler at Virginia Motorsports…
Videos From The Dragbike Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga.
On the weekend of April 5-7, 2013, motorcycle drag racers on the east coast had two races to choose from within 400 miles. Many, including icons of the sport Paul Gast and Rickey Gadson, chose the Dragbike Nationals due to…
McBride Dominates Season Opener in Bradenton
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride began the 2013 campaign the way he begins most of his seasons – victorious. Spiderman scored a commanding and dominant win at the Exoticycle Manufacturers Cup from Bradenton, Fla. April 5-7. “Everything went…
Make Sure Brakes are Working for MIROCK
Safety first… Just a friendly reminder to all MIROCK racers that Front & Rear brakes are required and must be functional in Pro Mod, Pro Street, Real Street, Top Sportsman, Crazy 8’s, 4.60 Index, 5.60 Index, Pro E.T., and…
MIROCK Group Photo on April 27th
Some exciting news for MIROCK sponsors, racers, crew and family! MIR will be organizing a HUGE “Group Racer Photo” just like this one in the staging lines on Saturday, April 27th at the Fast by Gast Spring Nationals. This…
MIROCK Brock’s Performance Street E.T. Purse Flyer Correction
The purse for the Brock’s Performance Street E.T. class at ALL MIROCK events is $1,000 to win, $300 to runner-up, $100 to semis, $50 to 1/4 finals, and $25 to 1/8 finals. Entry Fee is $50 (one-day) or $80 (two-day).…
Art Malone Passes, Don Garlits Remembers
Art Malone, a legendary racer and track operator, died March 29th due to complications from an air boat crash a few years ago. “Big Daddy” Don Garlits sent along the following letter reminiscing about his old friend. Dear Friends, My…
Chassis Builder Loses Eyesight, but Not Vision for Racing
For fabricator and past racer, Dan Parker, his dreams, goals and everyday life changed permanently on March 31, 2012, when a horrible accident left lasting injuries that would change his life forever. Parker’s most significant injury sustained during the crash,…
Dream Chaser Racin’ Season Opener
Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley kicked off her second season of racing at an American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) event at the State Capital Dragway in Baton Rouge, LA. It was an exciting weekend for the Dream Chaser Racin’ team,…
Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing Singing the Bayou Blues
Frank Capone of Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing went to the bayous of Louisiana to hang out in the rain, have ignition issues and tear up transmissions – not exactly what he had in mind for his season kickoff with the AMRA…
