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…
CP-Carrillo posts $4,000 in the MIROCK Contingency Program
CP-Carrillo has renewed their sponsorship for the second year in a row in the MIROCK Superbike Series contingency program, and has posted $4,000 in payouts. So make CP Pistons your choice for high performance pistons and make extra cash at…
APE Wrist Pins Withstand McBride’s Horrific Explosion
The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer, Larry “Spiderman” McBride suffered the worst engine explosion of his 34-year career at last year’s Manufacturer’s Cup Finals from Valdosta, Ga., in November. Thanks to outstanding components by APE (www.aperaceparts.com), the physical and financial…
Don’t Trust The Picks of Robert Bruno or The Palm Beach Player’s Club
Over the past few years my friends and I have a had a lot of fun wagering on sporting events and recently I decided to put a self-touting prediction service to the test out of skepticism and curiosity. This past…
No Joke Racing Takes Two at The Rock
While his hometown of Sebring, Florida, basked in the annual glory of its 12 hour sports car race, Ken Edwards took his No Joke motorcycle drag racing team up to Rockingham, North Carolina to claim it’s own slice of success.…
Spy Photos – McBride’s New Bike Close To Completion, Tinwork Done
Top Fuel Motorcycle 10-time champion, Larry “Spiderman” McBride, continues to push forward on the development of his cutting-edge race bike. Randy Randazzo, a protege of McBride’s late, legendary chassis builder, James “Puppet” DiTullio, completed the tinwork, which will serve as…
HTP Battles Difficult Track Conditions at MIROCK Opener
Richard Gadson joined the team this year with his nitrous Kawasaki ZX-14 Real Street bike. HTP recently added a MoTeC M84 standalone ECU and custom nitrous kit. Danny Cox and Ryan Schnitz are back with their nitrous Suzuki Hayabusa Pro…
NHRA Adds Weight to V-Rods
Following a review of recent performances in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category, NHRA has announced that the minimum weight for the Harley-Davidson 160-cid, four-valve combination will increase 20 pounds, from 640 to 660. The adjustment is part of NHRA’s ongoing…
