Australian National Drag Racing Association Hires News Office Manager
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to welcome Tammy Brown to the team as its new Office Manager. Brown is based in ANDRA’s Royston Park (SA) Head Office, working…
Godspeed “APE” Jay Eshbach
The motorcycle drag racing community was dealt a crushing blow when the founder of APE (American Performance Engineering) Raceparts passed away this past Friday. Eshbach built a motorcycle drag racing empire in…
Angelle Sampey Talks About Transition into Top Fuel
The NHRA’s winningest female, three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey explains her transition into the four-wheel world. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like…
Spiderman Endures Harley Onslaught to Win Manufacturers Cup
Top Fuel superstar Larry “Spiderman” McBride triumphed in opposition to one of the toughest fields the 33-year veteran had ever seen at the Manufacturers Cup in Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 11- 13. Import rival Chris Hand and nine of the world’s…
Multi-Time Bracket Racing Champion Konopacki Fractures Skull
Perhaps the most successful dragbike bracket racer ever, Mike Konopacki, recently fractured his skull while playing hockey in his home country of Canada. The multi-time champion was struck in the head with a stick and had to undergo surgery. Konopacki,…
Rockingham Track Manager and Announcer “Big” John Leviner Passes
John Leviner, 46, a key player in the day-to-day operation of Rockingham Dragway, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, after suffering an apparent massive heart attack at his home. Leviner, known familiarly by the nickname “Big John,” was a jack-of-all-trades at…
Hot Racing in Cool Weather at The Rock
The annual Lee’s Performance Fall Bike Nationals at Rockingham Dragway also serves as the finals for the MIRock Superbike Series, but this year—as always—it was more than just that. A family reunion atmosphere took over in the bright sun at…
Ray is Looking for Big Things in 2012
Michael Ray may have not ended the 2011 season on the high note he was looking for, but remains positive heading into 2012 NHRA Full Throttle season. “We ran pretty good first round. We had a tire issue during qualifying…
Schnitz Racing Black Friday Sale
There is a huge Black Friday sale set to take place at Schnitz Racing. Don’ t miss out! Shirts ship for just $4.00 Order 3 or more and they ship for FREE! Trac Dynamics Kawasaki ZX-14 +6″ Polished Swingarm…
Brancaccio Inducted into Hometown Hall Of Fame
Reigning champion in the American Motorcycle Racing Association, Larry “Drum” Brancaccio has been enshrined in the Nutley, N.J. Hall of Fame. Among those enjoying Brancaccio’s remarks are U.S. Senator Frank A.Lautenberg, a 1941 Nutley High School graduate; Scoutmaster and adventurer…
