IHRA Responds to NHRA Taking Maple Grove National Event Off the Schedule
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) today issued the following statement regarding the future of national-level motorsports events at Maple Grove Raceway and the responsibility of sanctioning bodies to support racers, fans, and host…
Megadeath Announced for Sturgis Buffalo Chip
In addition to their fan favorites, rumors are swirling that Megadeth will perform Metallica’s “Ride the Lightning” live at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip for the first time ever—a song originally co-written by…
Best of the PRI Show – Big Force and IHRA Announcements
We head to the PRI Show where the greatest Funny Car driver and arguably the greatest NHRA driver of all-time drops some massive news on the motorsports and drag racing world with…
An Emotional Surprise for Motorcycle Drag Racing Great
What a special surprise it was for longtime successful motorcycle drag racer, shop owner and team Larry “Spiderman” McBride member Roland Stuart as Guy Glover presents “Ro” with a piece of one of his original motorcycles. Stuart had not seen…
Should NHRA Require Pro Stock Motorcycle Racers to Wear Boots?
NHRA has always been an organization focused on safety. It was the highest priority for the league’s late founder, the great Wally Parks. Perhaps one weakness of the primarily four-wheeled organization is understanding the niche nuisances of the motorcycle classes.…
Beautiful 1977 Kawasaki KZ1000 Build
Cycledrag viewer and Z1 Enterprises customer Jim Dodich started drag racing professionally in the late ’70s and ’80s and wanted a sweet weekend driver. That’s when he found a stock 1977 KZ1000 with good bones that fit the bill perfectly.…
Rockingham Dragway Resurfacing Project Moving Along
One of the most historic and legendary drag strips in the world, Rockingham Dragway is in the process of getting a major upgrade. The new owners of the facility are working to add 800 feet of fresh concrete to the…
Keystone Raceway Goes to Work on Major Upgrade
Over the past two decades Keystone Raceway in New Alexandria, Pa. has seen some significant upgrades. Hats off to track president Greg Miller who is continuing the process by working to replace the guardrails with concrete retaining walls. This is…
IHRA Mourns the Loss of Joel Boyd
Sadly the IHRA has lost a memeber of its team with the passing of Joel Boyd and released the following statement “The IHRA family lost a great man that dedicated so much of his life for his love of sportsman…
NHRA Season Set to Begin at Gainesville Raceway
With excitement already brewing surrounding the start of the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series at the 54th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, eight Top Fuel stars are already planning for a memorable weekend at historic Gainesville Raceway,…
