From John Force to 1,000th Top Fuel Win: Four Historic Moments That Shaped Drag Racing at ZMAX
Four lanes. Four drivers. One winner. Nowhere else in the world delivers drag racing like the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway — and this weekend, fans will once again witness one…
Australian National Drag Racing Association Pays Tribute to Fallen Board Member
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is deeply saddened to share the news of the unexpected passing of Patricia (Trish) Crossin AM, who served as an Independent Director on the ANDRA…
World’s Fastest Turbo and Nitrous Bikes Meet at Gainesville Raceway for Man Cup Opener
We head to Gainesville Raceway in Gainesville, Fl for a true celebration of insanely fast, hot rod motorcycles at the season-opening race for the Manufacturers Cup Motorcycle Drag Racing Series. In this…
Bill Warner Crash Video
Recently land speed racer Bill Warner had an unfortunate crash at about 110 mph at the Texas Mile. Warner issued the following statement on his condition – “First of all, I want to thank everyone for their faithful prayers and…
Brock’s Performance Hits the Dyno With the 2012 Kawasaki ZX14R
Brock Davidson of Brock’s Performance has been making parts for the new 2012 Kawasaki ZX14R, but until the November Manufacturer’s Cup event he’d never actually laid his hands on one. There he got to put Robert Fisher’s Roaring Toyz 2012…
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…