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…
Rendeluk Records Fastest 1/4 Mile Pro Mod Dragbike Pass
Mark “Mr Paint” Rendeluk recorded the fastest mph ever for PXM/Promod, 207.27 mph, at the Louisiana Fall Brawl, Oct. 4, at Thunder Road Raceway in Gillam, La. The event brought several Promods out, but one stood out after the first…
McBride Endures Thrash of his Career at MIROCK Fall Nationals, Still Puts on a Show
At some point, nearly every drag racer experiences one of those trying, demoralizing weekends where nothing seems to go right. For some it occurs multiple times a season. Larry “Spiderman” McBride, a 12-time world champion and multi-time record holder has not had many downers…
6.83, 10K, 801—it’s in the Dragbike Numbers at MIR
Shattered records are the new normal when the Mickey Thompson MIROCK Superbike Series unloads at Maryland International Raceway, and those records aren’t confined to Budd’s Creek’s super-sticky quarter mile. Huge payouts and stunning entry totals are all part of the…
Grimes Faces 220 MPH Nitro Harley Shark Attack
If he is to repeat as Top Fuel champion at this week’s 23rd annual Jim McClure All-Harley Nitro Nationals at Rockingham Dragway, American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) world record-holder Tommy Grimes may have to stave off a “Shark” attack. Texan…
MIROCK’s Dragbike Battle Royale – a Record Breaker
The MIROCK Fast by Gast Fall Nationals, featuring the $10,000 Pro Street Battle Royale, Oct. 3-5, from Maryland International Raceway, amidst cool Autumn air, lush surroundings and an expert track prep, was expected to be a record-breaker. The event still managed to…
Maryland International Raceway wins Division 1 Summit Team Finals
The IHRA Summit Racing Equipment Team Finals presented by AMSOIL continued this past weekend with the Division 1 Team Finals at Piedmont Dragway in North Carolina. Racing kicked off on Friday with six more drivers earning a spot in the…
Team Hawaya Dragbike Racing Victorious in NHRA and AMRA Competition
Hawaya Racing Team headed in different directions – Johnny Vickers and Janette Thornley for the NHRA Lucas Oil Screamin Eagle Series race presented by Harley Davidson Motor Company at Rocky Mountain Raceway in Utah and Rickey House and Rebel Glover…
