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Full Event – Top 4.60 Drag Bike Racers Battle In Thrilling Darlington Showdown

Settle in for full event coverage of one of the most entertaining and competitive 4.60 drag bike races from the Man Cup Motorcycle Drag Racing Series from IHRA’s legendary Darlington Dragway as Classic Suzuki GS and Kawasaki KZ drag bikes…

CP-Carrillo Introduces High Performance Engine Bearing Line for Powersports, KING Bearings

CP-Carrillo is proud to announce the release KING Bearings for powersport applications. PRODUCT DETAILS Following in-depth research on performance powersport needs, CP-Carrillo is proud to introduce King Bearings first high performance powersports engine bearing line. King powersports line of bearings…

2020 ZX10R vs. GSXR 1000 – Previewing Gadson vs. Moore

Enjoy this in-depth feature and your chance to vote on who will win this 2020 street tire motorcycle drag race grudge match – Rickey Gadson on the 2020 Kawasaki ZX10R vs. Chris Moore on the 2020 Suzuki GSXR 1000! We…

Social Distancing and Motorcycle Riding

In this video we will explore how the Corona virus / Covid 19 shutdown and social distancing guidelines could be the opportunity of a life time for long distance motorcycle riders and around town street bike racers. We will see…

Debating EFI vs. Carburetors for Motorcycle Drag Racing

Most of the motorcycle world has embraced EFI but for the motorcycle drag racing application the Carburetors vs. Electronic Fuel Injection debate is an interesting and controversial one for turbo, nitrous and naturally aspirated drag bikes. We ask three drag…

NHRA Releases Revised Top Fuel Harley Schedule

After announcing a revised national event schedule last week, NHRA officials announced today the schedule for the Mickey Thompson Tires NHRA Top Fuel Harley Series. The revised schedule will consist of 10 total events for Top Fuel Harley (the category…

XDA Opener, PFR Spring Nationals April 24-26 Cancelled

The XDA is ready for the 2020 racing season to start, but unfortunately, we must cancel the Platinum Fleet Repair Spring Nationals at Maryland International Raceway on April 24-26th. This event will not be rescheduled. This action has been taken…

Matt and Angie Smith Interview On Covid-19 Race Shutdown

The Covid 19 / Corona virus shutdown has affected millions, including professional race teams like the husband and wife NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle team of Matt and Angie Smith. In this video we catch up with the NHRA Pro Stock…

Supercharged vs. Naturally Aspirated Nitro Harleys

Top Fuel Harley Davidson drag racing fans enjoy this in-depth look at the incredible potential of a supercharged Nitro Harley and the gripping race to the first five-second Top Fuel Harley pass and why the majority of teams are sticking…

NHRA Extends Shutdown to June 5th, Updates Schedule

In consideration of the COVID-19 global pandemic, NHRA officials announced today revisions to the 2020 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule. The series is tentatively planned to resume June 5-7 with the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway.…

XDA Hoping to Hold Opener, PFR Spring Nationals, April 24-26 as Planned

The XDA kicks off the season at Maryland International Raceway located in Mechanicsville, Maryland with the 26th annual PFR Spring Nationals and Awards Ceremony on April 24-26, 2020! The XDA will provide it’s next Covid-19 update on Monday March 30th…

A Race Concept That Could Forever Change Pro Street Motorcycle

Settle in for a look at the most impressive turbo HAYABUSA top speed, acceleration, wheelie monster drag race motorcycles, along with incredible turbo Kawasaki ZX12r, CBR1000rr, stretched GSXR 1000 and more from all around the world. In this video we…

How Close Are We To The First Turbo Five Second Motorcycle Run?

One of the last great milestones in motorcycle drag racing is the race to get into the five second zone, which is hotly contested amongst the many turbo charged Suzuki HAYABUSA, Suzuki GS, Kawasaki KZ, Kawasaki ZX-11 and more. Only…

How Drag Racing Saved Their Lives – The Gadsons

Enjoy the touching story of how Motorcycle drag racing legend Rickey Gadson groomed his nephew Richard Gadson to become one of the top grudge / drag bike racers in the world following the untimely death of Rickey’s brother and Richard’s…

Destructive Problem Facing Top Fuel Motorcycle Racers and How They Aim to Fix It

In Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle world record drag racing teams are bound to hurt parts and damage engines in pursuit of top speed and low elapsed time in the world of high performance drag racing. In this video 20-time champion…

Get To Know Spevco / Samson Nitro Harley Champion Tii Tharpe

Enjoy this up close look at the hottest Nitro Harley drag bike racer in the class, two time, defending NHRA Top Fuel Harley champion Tii Tharpe of Team Samson and Spevco. In this video we will see Tharpe in action…

CP-Carrillo Factory Tour With Larry “Spiderman” McBride

Join us in Irvine, Ca. for a behind the scenes shop tour of CP-Carrillo, to manufacturer of pistons and connecting rods. Along with Top Fuel Motorcycle world record holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Web Camshaft’s Laurie Dunlap we look at…

Five Tips To Avoid Motorcycle Accidents

This motorcycle safety tip video is all about learning from one another and keeping one another safe on a street bike out on the dangerous highway. In this video we offer our top five tips for staying safe on a…

PDRA Postpones Season-Opening East Coast Nationals in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) has decided to postpone the series’ season-opening East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech at GALOT Motorsports Park in Benson, N.C, series officials announced today. Originally scheduled for April…

Drag Racing in The Mall!

When a trip to the mall was unavoidable before the Corona virus in the USA 2020 and social distancing closed it down, we could not resist getting out the hand sanitizer and having a quick grudge style, best 2 out…

Cycledrag Quickest Motorcycle Shootout Added to Norwalk Night Under Fire Aug 8

As promised here is the BIG Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle drag racing NEWS Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Cycledrag have been teasing. This is a HUGE opportunity to showcase the best in nitro motorcycle drag racing in front of 40,000 fans!…

NHRA Suspends Season At Least 30 Days

At this time, NHRA is suspending all NHRA drag racing for 30 days in response to the coronavirus pandemic. This suspension includes events at all NHRA-owned tracks and any NHRA-sanctioned events such as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series…

Revamped! Secrets Revealed of How Steve Huff is Planning to Run 1st 200 MPH Electric Dragster Pass

Join us for this in-depth interview from AEM in Hawthorne, Ca. as motorsports veteran Steve Huff reveals what’s new on his electric dragster and why he feels it will lead him to the first 200 mph electric dragster run.  There…

AMRA Opener In Orlando Remains On Following Gatornationals Postponement

As of Thursday evening the AMRA is on! Midday Thursday the NHRA announced the postponement of one of its biggest events, The Gatornationals from Gainesville Raceway, after days of standing firm that the race would go on as planned with…

Corona Concerns Postpones NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle and Other Classes at Gatornationals

In consideration of the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic and in accordance with the recommendation of the Florida governor, NHRA officials are postponing a portion of the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The sportsman categories contested on Thursday will complete competition this…

Andrew Hines Begins Quest For Pro Stock Motorcycle Title No. 7

Andrew Hines put together one of the most impressive seasons in Pro Stock Motorcycle history last season, and certainly enjoyed the best year in his remarkable career. In a year where nearly everything went right, Hines won half the races…

NHRA Introduces Wi-Fi For All at Gatornationals

After a successful trial at the NHRA Winternationals in Pomona this year, the NHRA Wi-Fi For All Zone will be featured at the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla., March 12-15. This is the next step in a…

Top Fuel 4 Cylinder to Return to NHRA? Larry McBride and Dave Vantine in Talks to Run Atlanta and Virginia

2020 is poised to be a monumental year in the annals of Top Fuel Motorcycle.  It’s a reunion that has been long overdue and asked for many times by fans of the world’s quickest and fastest motorcycles. Cycledrag.com is proud…

Chip Ellis to Return to NHRA on a Matt Smith Buell at Gators

Motorcycle drag racing veteran and seven-time NHRA winner Chip Ellis will make his return to the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class on a EBR Buell owned by Matt Smith at the season-opening Gatornationals, Mar. 14-17 from Gainesville, Fla. Three-time series…

Pro Stock Motorcycle Set For Season Debut at NHRA Gatornationals

History and a chance for glory at one of the most historic tracks on the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series circuit is on the line at the 51st annual AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 12-15 at Gainesville Raceway.…

Air Dates and Times for Man Cup Finals on MAVTV!

Make sure to tune in or set the DVR as motorcycle drag racing gets exposure on national television on MAVTV Motorsports Network as part of the popular “On The Edge” series.  A total of three 30-minute shows were produced from…

Former PSM Racer Antron Brown Primed and Ready For Arizona

Last season wasn’t up to the usual impressive standards from Antron Brown, but you won’t find an ounce of discouragement from the three-time NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champ. Coming off his first winless season of his career…

Janette Thornley’s Plan To Be The First Woman in The NHRA M/T Top Fuel Harley Series

There has never been a woman in the high speed, daunting NHRA Mickey Thompson Top Fuel Nitro Harley class. Meet the bold and fearless female Harley Davidson motorcycle drag racer Janette Thornley, who after eight years of nitromethane Pro Fuel…

NHRA and Motorcycle Legend Terry Vance Announce NHRA Launch Program

The National Hot Rod Association along with Pro Stock Motorcycle legend Terry Vance and the Vance Family Foundation are happy to announce the official start of NHRA Launch Motorsports Careers, NHRA’s motorsports career portal.    NHRA Launch Motorsports Careers will…

Top Fuel Harley Racer Randal Andras Wins NHRA Lucas Oil Winternationals

Top Fuel Harley standout racer Randal Andras picked up where he left off in 2019. Andras, of Jay Turner Racing and winner of the 2019 season-ending U.S. Nationals from Indianapolis, Ind. Labor Day weekend twisted his throttle to a wild…

Fresh New Season of NHRA Top Fuel Harley Kicks Off In Pomona

Snow may be falling in the Northeast but it’s time to kick off a fresh new season of NHRA Top Fuel Harley racing in beautiful, sunny, warm Southern California. There’s something magical, charming and romantic about the inaugural start to…

Top Fuel Harley Great Doug Vancil Will Not Return in 2020

A Nitro Harley legend is hanging up the leathers. At least for the 2020 season anyhow. After finishing second in points in the NHRA Mickey Thompson Top Fuel Harley category for the past two seasons, multi-time champ Doug Vancil says…

More Than $160,000 Posted in 2020 XDA Drag Bike Racing Contingency Program

The XDA would like to thank Bates Leathers, Brock’s Performance, Cycle Concepts, DME Racing, MTC Engineering, Penske Racing Shocks, Vance & Hines, Voodoo Custom Motorcycle Components, and Worldwide Bearings for putting $160,000+ of extra cash and gift certificates in the…

Dennis “Nitro Menace” Announced Retirement From Drag Bike Racing

In a letter to the media Nitro Harley racer Dennis Fisher wrote –  The off-season has been one of reflection that has resulted in the decision to hang up the leathers and liquidate the race team. And no, this wasn’t…

World’s Quickest and Fastest Drag Bike Female Returns Home to Australia

The world’s quickest and fastest woman on two wheels, Sydney’s own Niki Zak (Niki Taube Zakrzewski), is set to return to Australia from the United States to race her Nitrous Oxide (Nos) Motorcycle next month. The US-based Australian will contest…

Bench Racing With Legends – George Bryce and Larry “Spiderman” McBride

Join us for this in depth drag bike bench racing session as Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle legend and world record holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride and NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle six-time NHRA championship winning crew chief discuss with Jack Korpela many…

Australian Drag Bike Racers Shine in Round No. 7

The past weekend’s South Coast 660 at South Coast Raceway has provided a perfect start to 2020’s Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series action for more than 150 competitors.   The event marked round seven of the 2019/2020 Series and the…

Sportsman Standout Tony Mullen Announces Departure From Man Cup Series

There is sad news to report today on CycleDrag.com as one of the greatest drag bike racers of all-time, 12-time national champion and two-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle winner Tony Mullen has told us that he has sold both of…

Wildest Drag Bike Crashes, Accidents and Mishaps!

Join us as we highlight the wildest, scariest, most must see motorcycle drag racing crashes and drag bike wrecks, accidents and mishaps ever captured by Cycledrag. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the…

Summit NHRA ET Motorcycle National Championship Race at Pomona

Every year more than 80,000 drag racers in multiple classes from all over North America take part in the NHRA Summit ET series, where points are earned at the local level, divisional racers are contested and the winners are invited…

Why These Legendary Drag Bikes Are Enshrined in “Big Daddy” Don Garlits’ Museum

Join us for this tour of “Big Daddy” Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing as we showcase why one of the most legendary Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycles of all-time, the Terminal Van Lines Drag Bike of Bo O’Brochta, Sam Wills…

Proof Foam Blocks Can Hurt at 230 MPH+, Dave Vantine Runs Career Best!

Enjoy a look at the daunting world of Top Fuel Motorcycle drag racing as the 4th quickest man in the world, second quickest in the United States, Dave Vantine crashes his Top Fuel Nitro Bike into a cone at 230…

Australian Sportsman Motorcycle Champion Looking For Back-to-Back Wins

2018 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series Competition Bike Champion Tony Frost took out the victory at last month’s South Coast Nationals and now he is hoping to do it all again at this weekend’s South Coast 660 at the same…

NHRA Season Opener Quickly Approaching, Feb 6-9, Tii Tharpe Begins Three-Peat Quest

The NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series starts its 2020 season in memorable fashion, as the annual iconic opener, the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented by ProtectTheHarvest.com, will celebrate its 60th rendition Feb. 6-9 at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.…

Three Drag Strips Renew IHRA Sanctioning Agreements

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) and three premier drag racing facilities — Dragway 42, Maryland International Raceway and Palm Beach International Raceway — have renewed sanctioning agreements. Both Dragway 42 and Maryland International have strong ties to the motorcycle…

Frosty Balls and Frozen Susies Poker Run to Benefit Veterans on 30-Degree Day

The seemingly unbreakable brotherhood and bond of the motorcycle community will cause it to rally around a noble cause, even if it means getting the bikes out in the frigid Northeastern winter. Hundreds of motorcyclists braved the 30-degree temperatures to…

Anaheim A1 Supercross Coverage

Enjoy some Cycledrag video coverage from the first AMA Supercross race of the season, A1 from Anaheim, Calif. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag.com Facebook page (Please like here) and more…

Everything You Need To Know About The World’s Quickest Nitrous Pro Street Bike

Enjoy this garage / race shop bench racing session and in-depth feature on one of the world’s most impressive motorcycles, the 575 horsepower, nitrous oxide old school Suzuki GS Pro Street Drag Bike of Brad Mummert and his rider Richard…

Nitro Harley Racer Michael Beland Interviews Drag Bike Historian Tom McCarthy

It may be freezing cold in Massachusetts but the bench racing with Nitro Harley racer Michael Beland and drag bike racing historian and multi-talented journalist Tom McCarthy is hot! In this interview we learn more about McCarthy, who not only…

The Best of the PRI Show Day No. 2 With Larry McBride

Come for a walk through the Performance Racing Industry PRI Show with Cycledrag and Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle and drag bike legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride as we pick out some of our favorite products, people, booths and displays of Day…

McBride and Hindman Score Championship Titles For Trim-Tex Motorsports to End Decade, Bilicki Impressive

The motorsports division of the world’s leading vinyl drywall accessory manufacturer, Trim-Tex has etched its indelible mark in the history books of the racing world over the past two decades. That trend continued in 2019 as Top Fuel Motorcycle racer…

American Motorcycle Service Shop Video Tour

Enjoy this tour of a wicked fast motorcycle drag racing hot spot, American Motorcycle Service Shop in Framingham, Mass! Michael Beland is your tour guide. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag.com…

NHRA 2020 TV Schedule

FOX Sports and NHRA today announce the release of the 2020 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series television schedule, highlighted by live FOX broadcast network coverage of four consecutive summer events, including the “Western Swing” (Denver, Sonoma and Seattle), as well…

How To Make Used Pistons Better Than New With Affordable US Chrome Coaitng

Join us at the US Chrome and Line 2 Line booths at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show as we show you how to make your used pistons better than new with this special coating, that only cost $38 per…

PRI Machinery Row Tour With Larry McBride and Michael Beland

Enjoy this tour of machinery row at the Performance Racing industry (PRI) show as Cycledrag, Top Fuel Motorcycle world record holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride, Nitro Harley and Bagger racer Michael Beland and experts give you a close look and explanation…

Bench Racing With Royalty – Jesse James, Alan Johnson and Larry McBride

There Motorsports legends came together at the PRI show as respected bike builder Jesse James, Top Fuel Nitro Motorcycle world record holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride and NHRA legend Alan Johnson did some serious bench racing. Jesse James gives us the…

Steve Reintjes Named NHRA Vice President of Broadcasting

Steve Reintjes, who has served as NHRA’s Coordinating Producer for the past two years, has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Broadcasting.   In his new role, Reintjes will continue to oversee the NHRA’s production of all…

Drag Illustrated Unveils Fifth Annual 30 Under 30 List at PRI Show, Drag Bike Racers Make List

The highly anticipated 2019 Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 list was revealed during its annual press conference on Friday at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis. The 2019 DI 30 Under 30 list and its members are the…

PRI Performance Racing Industry Trade Show Coverage

Come with us on a trip around the gigantic Performance Racing Industry Trade Show (aka PRI Show) 2019 as we bring you the best parts, people and stories in the world of motorcycle drag racing. From Pro Stock Motorcycles, Top…

Behind The Scenes With Top Helmet Painter Tagger Designs

If you have ever dreamed of a high quality custom painted helmet, come with us behind the scenes at the shop of Tag Gasparian at Tagger Designs to see why the biggest names in motorsports trust Tag with his one…

Brand Rivalry On Display In Fastest West Coast Nitro Harley vs. Turbo Hayabusa Drag Bike Battle!

Enjoy thrilling motorcycle drag racing diversity as insane 1000 horsepower plus Top Fuel Nitro Harley drag bikes, Turbo Suzuki HAYABUSA motorcycle, turbo Kawasaki KZ drag bikes and Nitrous Pro Mod Suzuki GS motorcycles fight for ultimate bragging rights in this…

Tommy Grimes Takes the Beast to the Man Cup Winners Circle

The Beast Dragbike team and the owner and former rider Per Bengtsson had a clear ambition when they flew over the bike and equipment to reach the MTC Engineering Nationals at Rockingham Dragway in time as a preparation before the…

GMS Race Engines Harley Drag Bike Machine Shop Tour

Enjoy this inside tour of the world’s quickest and fastest Harley Davidson Street bike and drag racing engine, frame and more machine shop. GMS race engines in Uniontown, Pa is home to world’s fastest street tire Harley Davidson and all…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Shatters World Records! 5.50, 264 MPH Stunner!

Less than one month after setting the Top Fuel Motorcycle world record at 5.60 at 263 mph at Rockingham Dragway, 19-time champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride stunned the drag bike world again with a pass of 5.50 at 264 mph in…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Aiming For Unprecedented 20th Top Fuel Title at Man Cup Finals

Top Fuel Motorcycle 40-plus year veteran and world record holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride could not have asked for a much worse start to his potential 20th championship season. At the Man Cup season opener in April,  McBride suffered his first…

Rookie Jianna Salinas Scores First Win in Dramatic Fashion, Andrew Hines Wins Title on Unpredictable Race Day

The 55th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona had more twists and turns than a curly fry. On a wild day in Pro Stock Motorcycle, Andrew Hines ended up with his sixth world championship in…

Matt Smith Qualifies No. 1, Puts Bounty on Andrew Hines

Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle champ Matt Smith made an impressive statement  at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, vaulting to the No. 1 spot at the Auto Club NHRA Finals. Smith earned his third straight No. 1 qualifier on his Denso…

Andrew Hines Looks to Win Sixth NHRA World Title

Andrew Hines has had a spectacular career filled with the most wins in Pro Stock Motorcycle history. But the five-time NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series world champion has never had a year like he’s enjoyed in 2019, and now…

NHRA Titles On The Line in Pomona

With points-and-a-half in play and world championships on the line, fans can count on the most intense racing action of the season as the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series closes out its thrilling 2019 season with the 55th annual…

NHRA Appoints JRL Group For Licensing Management

NHRA has named JRL Group to help manage and develop the ever-growing licensing program. Categories in the NHRA licensing program include apparel, electronics, and housewares, among others. JRL Group, headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois, was founded in 1999 to help brands…

Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion Matt Smith Wins NHRA Las Vegas Nationals

An impressive weekend for defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith ended with a victory at the 19th annual Dodge NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.  Smith picked up his first playoff…

Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer Chris Bostick Purchases Two Billet Monster Cylinder Heads

After the recent approval of the billet, four-valve Monster cylinder head by the NHRA for Pro Stock Motorcycle racing, returning racer Chris Bostick cut a .000 light on his deal with Monster’s Mitch Brown, buying the only two left until…

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Jerry Savoie Focused On Winning Vegas

There’s usually a variety of emotions racing at Las Vegas with a potential NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series championship on the line. Relaxed is usually not one of them, but that’s precisely how Jerry Savoie feels heading to one…

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship Battle Heads to Las Vegas

With championships on the line, the high-stakes action of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will reach thrilling levels at the penultimate race of the 2019 season and the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, the Dodge NHRA Nationals…

Former Nitro Harley Racer Steve Huff Goes For 200 MPH in Electric Dragster This Weekend in Fontana

Former Nitro Harley racer and 20-year-plus racing veteran Steve Huff of Huff Motorsports and his brain child e-Spec Racecars are headed south to Fontana, Ca. Nov. 2-3 where Carrell, Huff, & Barger AC Electric dragster “Current Technology 2.0” will make…

New World Records For Larry “Spiderman” McBride, 5.60, 263 MPH!

Top Fuel Motorcycle legend and 40-plus year veteran Larry “Spiderman” McBride of Team Trim-Tex has once again entered uncharted territory. On Saturday Oct. 26 McBride recorded the quickest and fastest drag bike pass of all-time with a 5.607, 263 mph…

Chris Matheson Begins 7th National Top Fuel Motorcycle Championship Chase

There is nothing quite like the start of a new championship drag racing season to get the blood pumping. In the case of 6 x Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Matheson, he’s feeling like a teenager again about to…

Drag Racing Mourns the Loss of Nitro Harley Racer Kevin Boyer

Cycledrag.com is saddened to report the passing of longtime Top Fuel Harley racer Kevin Boyer.  The talented Edmonton, Alberta, Canada native and 40-year drag racing veteran, Boyer, 56, passed on Friday Oct. 18. Cycledrag.com was blessed to have had the…

The Comeback Continues – Larry “Spiderman” McBride Heads to Rockingham 9 Points Down

Trim-Tex backed Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride has taken fans and followers on a thrill ride in 2019, striving for a momentous milestone, a 20th career championship. After starting out with a three-round deficit McBride has powered back…

Teasley Smashes Kawasaki Z125 Record! The GOAT Strikes Again!

Talented motorcycle drag racer Jeremy Teasley is know as the GOAT, greatest of all-time, for good reason. He holds the Pro Street and Real Street world records and has won more than 20 championship titles. If there is a race…

Former Nitro Harley Racer Steve Huff Sets Out on Quest for 200 mph in Electric Dragster

In 2017 Steve Huff and Larry Carrell took Steve’s concept e-Spec Racecars to the next level in a decision to make it electric and attempt to be the first ever 200mph electric dragster.  After 6 months of design and build,…

PDRA 2020 Schedule

The 2020 Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) schedule will feature new stops at Summit Motorsports Park and Maple Grove Raceway, in addition to four returning venues, race officials announced Friday morning. The schedule was revealed to drivers and teams during…

Travis Davis Completes Comeback to Win Second PDRA Championship Title

Newly crowned world champions Jim Halsey and Travis Davis capped off their championship seasons with victories at the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Brian Olson Memorial World Finals presented by Pro Line Racing and $hameless Racing at Virginia Motorsports Park.…

British Drag Racing Hall of Fame to hold Bench Racing session with US legends

The British Drag Racing Hall of Fame Gala, to be held on 23rd November at the Oatlands Park Hotel, Weybridge, Surrey, will again be preceded by the popular Bench Racing session, starting at 12:30pm lasting for two hours, and sponsored by…

NHDRO Ken Schwartz Motorcycle Madness Pro Street Full Event Video

Enjoy full round-by-round coverage of the Pro Street Motorcycle class from the NHDRO Ken Schwartz Motorcycle Madness Finals at World Wide Technology Raceway Park in St. Louis, Mo. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here)…

Jerry Savoie Wins Texas, Climbs to Third in Points

The 34th annual AAA Texas NHRA Fall Nationals belonged to the Gator Man. Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Jerry Savoie went 6.881 at 195.90 in the final round on his White Alligator Racing Suzuki to knock off Eddie Krawiec and claim his…

Eddie Krawiec Looking For Breakout Performance at AAA Texas Nationals

A solid, consistent 2019 Mello Yello Drag Racing Series season has Eddie Krawiec in contention for another world championship. But the three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champ knows he has to be great the rest of the way for that…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride vs. Dave Vantine Behind The Scenes

If you are a fan of Top Fuel Motorcycles enjoy this in-depth, 90 minute behind-the-scenes feature on the tight points battle between Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine at the Man Cup Rob Bush 190 Hookup Nationals From legendary Darlington…

Andrew Hines Builds On NHRA Championship Lead With Charlotte Win

Point leader Andrew Hines rose to the occasion at the 12th annual NTK NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway, the third of six races in the 2019 NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship playoffs. It is also the 21st…

It’s Win of Bust for Defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion Matt Smith

With four races remaining in the NHRA Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship, Matt Smith is 61 points out of first in Pro Stock Motorcycle, leaving him right in the mix of the title hunt. But the defending world champion…

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship Pressure Mounts Heading Into ZMax Dragway

With the Mello Yello Countdown to the Championship reaching the halfway point, expect NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series competitors to leave it all on the line when they visit state-of-the-art zMAX Dragway for a second time in 2019 for…

M3-Mad Monkey Motorsports, AHDRA Draggin Bagger class sponsor for 2020

M3-Mad Monkey Motorsports announced it’s support of the AHDRA Draggin Bagger class for 2020. “We are very excited to back involved with the AHDRA” commented Branon White, owner of M3, Mad Monkey Motorsports. “We feel like the timing is right…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Engineers Remarkable Comeback in Championship Series

Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride must appreciate a captivating story.  Famous movie director Steven Spielberg would endorse the rollercoaster thrill ride the 40-year-plus nitro veteran is making his drive for an unprecedented 20th championship. Down three rounds of…

Man Cup Rob Bush 190 Hookup Nationals Coverage

Enjoy some video and photo coverage from race No. 3 of the Man Cup Motorcycle Drag Racing season, the Rob Bush 190Hookup.com Nationals from Legendary Darlington Dragway in Hartsville, S.C. This event marked Man Cup’s first trip to Darlington. The…

PDRA Pro Nitrous Drag Bike Racers Return to Championship Battles at Fall Nationals

The tense championship battles in the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) will tighten up this weekend as the all-eighth-mile series heads to Darlington Dragway for the penultimate race on the 2019 Road to the Finals, the Fall Nationals presented by…