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…
AHDRA Contingency Grows Higher Than Ever
In 2007 there will be over one-million dollars in cash and prizes available in contingency to AHDRA racers. After a busy winter of meeting with two-wheeled manufacturers across the U.S., AHDRA Contingency Program Manager Karen Raffa is pleased to announce…
How Many Classes is Too Many?
The article is dedicated to its late author Aaron Green. This is just an observation, something I have thought about many times over the years. Readers may agree with me, then again they may not. How many classes is too…
Stoffer Wins from No. 16 Spot, Sampey Resets Record to 6.91
hree-time NHRA champion Angelle Sampey led final qualifying at the season-opening Gatornationals with a record pass of 6.911, surpassing her previous record of 6.939. But it was No. 16 qualifier Karen Stoffer, who held the bump spot at 7.03, who…
For Sale – The Quickest Dragbike in the World
Jimmy “The Hulk” Brantley is taking a hiatus from racing and putting his 5.80-proven Top Fuel dragbike up for sale. 2005 AMA/Prostar Top Fuel Champion Jimmy Brantley has decided to sell his Cycle Specialist/McBride-built record smashing nitro Kawasaki. Last November…
Karen Stoffer Wins NHRA Opener and Takes Points Lead
Stoffer claims the first point lead of her career after an improbable win from the No. 16 spot. March Madness is the season for upsets. GEICO-sponsored Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Karen Stoffer caught a little of that aforementioned madness and…
McBride Victorious at AMA/Prostar Opener
Larry “Spiderman” McBride added yet another win to his impressive resume at the AMA/Prostar Bikeweek Nationals. Here, McBride gives us some insight into the season-opening race and brings us up-to-date on Jimmy Brantley. Larry “Spiderman” McBride, seven-time AMA/Prostar Top Fuel…
Malloy, Turner and Ellis Shine at AHDRA Opener
Persistent rains forced AHDRA officials to cancel the Friday night and Saturday pro qualifying sessions. On a beautiful sunny race day Bob Malloy captured his first AHDRA Top Fuel win since 2001, G-Squared rider and Pro Gas winner Chip Ellis…
