Testing Pays Off For Provisional No. 1 Matt “The Hitman” Smith
In Pro Stock Motorcycle’s first race back since the season-opener in Gainesville, six-time world champ Matt Smith made a strong opening statement on Friday, blistering the track record with a standout run…
Amkus Named Official Rescue Tools of NHRA
NHRA officials announced today that AMKUS Rescue Systems, which has been an industry leader in motorsports for more than 40 years, will continue as the “Official Rescue Tools of NHRA” as part…
How Rickey Gadson Broke 200 MPH on a Real Street ZX-10
Here is the inside story on how motorcycle drag racing legend Rickey Gadson was able to break 200 mph on his turbo Kawasaki Real Street ZX-10 at the XDA opener at Maryland…
Zittle wins MIROCK Quick 32 on an FBR ATAK Hayabusa
Most of the victors in MIROCK Quick 32 have been powered by one of two engine combinations – the classic Kawasaki Z/KZ and the Suzuki GS. Jason Zittle of Hanover, Pa. scored a victory for the late-model fans when he…
2006 AMA/Prostar National Champions
Top Fuel – Larry McBride Funnybike – Keith Lynn Pro Mod – James Rester Pro Stock – Dean Frantz Pro Street – Mike Slowe 1000 SuperSport – Vince Woska Hot Rod Cruiser – Jeremy English Super Street – Mike Slowe…
2007 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Rule Revisions
GENERAL RULE UPDATES Scalloping, notching, etc. of brake rotors prohibited. Flat shield must be incorporated into front wheel, minimum of 5 1/2 inches from the ground. (aka The Steve Johnson Rule) ENGINE (For four-valve, four cylinder configurations) * * Maximum…
2006 AHDRA Dragbike Special Recognition Awards
Mac Tools Sportsman Wrench of the Year Bob Drapp Mac Tools Pro Wrench of the Year Dale Nungesser Sportsman Rookie of the Year Douglas Horne Pro Rookie of the Year Jim Fagan AHDRA Lady of the…
Simon Overcomes Dragbike Allegations and Claims Championship
After a season of record smashing performance Andy Simon vindicated himself from the rumors that he had been cheating. As any true racer knows, winning can provide some tremendous benefits. However success can sometimes have its downfalls as well. In…
2006 Pro Stock Motorcycle Final Points Standings
01 Andrew Hines 1,099 02 Antron Brown 1,076 03 Angelle Sampey 999 04 Chip Ellis 892 05 Matt Smith 857 06 Karen Stoffer 814 07 Ryan Schnitz 771 08 Tom Bradford 721 09 Geno Scali 705 10 Craig Treble 675…
Brown Humble in Pro Stock Motorcycle Defeat
U.S. Army Pro Stock Motorcycle pilot Antron Brown was beaten in the second round of eliminations and thus lost his shot at the 2006 NHRA POWERade world championship. Brown, who came into race day having to advance three rounds further…
