The final night of the inaugural Nitro Jam Nationals in Spokane, Wash., presented by Good Vibrations, brought with it fast E.T.s and speeds as every professional class winner posted their quickest times in the final round of eliminations to bring…
Chip Ellis Takes Pro Stock Motorcycle Pole in Chicago
In Pro Stock Motorcycle at the Lucas Oil Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by General Tire from Route 66 Raceway near Chicago, Chip Ellis grabbed the top spot on Friday night with a 6.856 at 195.68 on his Junior Pippen…
Mike Pelrine Takes IHRA Nitro Harley Pole in Spokane
Day one of the inaugural Nitro Jam Nationals presented by Good Vibrations at Spokane County Raceway was a success. The track had the largest Friday night crowd to date as people came out to watch two rounds of qualifying. The…
Four-time Champion Andrew Hines Making Big Changes
After winning the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in late March, reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Andrew Hines seemed to have picked right up where he left off a year ago. His season, though, has seen a sudden change and…
Ed Krawiec Maintains Grip on Pro Stock Motorcycle Points Lead
Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec leads the Pro Stock Motorcycle class following the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. Krawiec qualified fourth for the event on a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle and advanced…
Karen Stoffer wins Norwalk in All-Female Final
In only the third pro final round featuring a pair of female finalists in NHRA history, Stoffer defeated Angelle Sampey to take the Pro Stock Motorcycle win. Stoffer earned her second win of the season and eighth of her career…
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio Continues to Improve Following Nitro Harley Crash
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio continues to recover from an accident where he ran off the end of the drag strip during Nitro Harley qualifying at the Nitro Jam Summer Nationals at Cordova International Raceway in Cordova, Ill., May 29. The dragike…
Hector Arana Jr. Takes Norwalk Pole
Hector Arana Jr. earned his second No. 1 qualifying position of the season in Pro Stock Motorcycle and 18th of career with his Friday run of 6.868 at 196.50 on his Lucas Oil Buell. He will meet Angie Smith in…
Long Live the Two-Strokes, Garrett Wood Reflects on Super Eliminator Record and Passion
A contemporary dragbike fan could read about a recent record on a Kawasaki H2 and immediately picture Team Green’s brand new, innovative, supercharged sport bike. But long before Kawasaki unveiled its 2015, blown, four-stroke H2, another beastly Kawasaki H2 was…
Liska Racing Offering Cycledrag Readers Incredible KZ – Z1 Blowout Sale
Here at Cycledrag.com we constantly strive to connect you to the best products, the best businesses, the best people, and especially, the best deals. If you are an old school Kawasaki rider and have a Z1/KZ900-1000 street bike or dragbike…
Peter Clifford to Take Over as NHRA President
The National Hot Rod Association today announced that Peter Clifford, the organization’s longtime executive vice president and general manager, has been promoted to president. Clifford succeeds Tom Compton, who announced his retirement from the NHRA following 15 years as president.…
Pro Stock Motorcycle Points Chase Moves to Norwalk
NHRA drivers look to continue building momentum at this weekend’s ninth annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Andrew Hines is the defending race winner and currently sits second in the…
Hector Arana Looking for Norwalk 4th of July Win
Hector Arana Sr. may seem to walk around a little lighter on his feet these days. But that is what happens when you can remove the stress of five straight winless seasons off your back. Thanks to an impressive…
Dave Vantine Looking to Build on Strong Memphis Numbers
The HTP Performance Man Cup Nationals from Memphis, Tenn., June 20-21, proved to be a challenging event for riders and tuners in all categories. The scorching hot sun, high humidity and temperatures in the mid-90s had elapsed-times down and engines…
Must See, Must Have Motorcycle Wheels and Hubs from Rad Manufacturing
Striking, glossy, vivid wheels, shiny powder coated spokes, gleaming anodized spoke nipples and slick, sparkling laser-etched hubs; yes welcome to a motorcycle wheel utopia – Rad Manufacturing. One of the easiest and most effective ways to upgrade the appearance of…
Rain Postpones the IHRA Mopar Nationals
Mother Nature strikes again as the IHRA Mopar Nationals Nitro Jam event has been postponed due to rain. The Environment Canada is calling for one to two inches of rain in the area and has issued a warning to…
Mike Pelrine Qualifies No. 1 at IHRA Nitro Jam from Canada
The IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals kicked off at Grand Bend Motorplex for the first Canada race of the 2015 season. Local Nitro Harley favorite, Mike Pelrine took the top spot in the first round of qualifying. The Fort Saskatchewan…
Larry McBride and Crew Endure Memphis Heat for First Win of the Season
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride is in his 37th year of professional drag racing. He’s done it all. Yet he still cherishes each coveted event victory as if it’s his first. It’s appropriate considering it’s certainly not getting…
Chris Hand Blows Cylinder off in Memphis
The following is a weekend blog from the HTP/Motec Manufacturers Cup, June 20-21 by Chris Hand crewman Dick Boxell. Boxwell writes; The crew for this race consisted of crew chief Sharon Hand, Steve Legendre and his son , Dick Boxell,…
2014 Nitro Harley Champion Returns to Competition at Mopar Nationals this Weekend
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) drag racing community will see a familiar face this weekend at Grand Bend Motorplex as last year’s Nitro Harley champion, Mike Scott, is scheduled to make his return. The former champion competed for…
Mark Rendeluk Comments on Successful Memphis Weekend
Pro Open racer Mark Rendeluk sent along the following blog after his impressive weekend and 6.65 final round victory over Vince Testa’s 6.95 at the HTP/Motec Man Cup Nationals from Memphis, Tenn., June 20-21. “We started our journey off wanting…
Chris Matheson’s Jack Hammer Top Three in ANDRA Championship
Chris Matheson’s Top Fuel Nitro Harley Team ended the Australian National Championship season in third position on 203 points, some eleven points behind closest rival Chris Porter on 214. Matheson said, “it had been a real challenge to us all…
Coverage of the HTP Performance Motec Man Cup Nationals from Memphis, Tenn.
Enjoy coverage of the HTP Performance- Motec Manufacturers Cup Nationals from Memphis International Raceway, June 20-21. This marks the return of national event motorcycle drag racing to Memphis for the first time since 2009. Top Fuel Recap – Session 1…
IHRA President’s Cup Nationals Cut Short due to Remnants of Tropical Storm Bill
The President’s Cup Nationals Fueled by Sunoco was in full swing when remnants from Tropical Storm Bill moved into the Southern Maryland area. Shortly after the start of the second round of eliminations, the event was cancelled and will conclude…
Jay Turner Sets MDIR Track Record at President’s Cup
The first day of the President’s Cup Nationals Fueled by Sunoco is in the books with qualifying taking place at Maryland International Raceway. The second session was cut short due to rain showers in the area and will continue tomorrow…
Sam Wills named Grand Marshal of WMDRA S&S Cycle Proven Performance Nationals, July 24-25
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is excited to announce that drag racing legend Sam Wills has been named Grand Marshal of this year’s S&S Cycle Proven Performance® Nationals set for July 24 and 25 at Eddyville Raceway Park.…
Ian King Impresses at Season Opener
Following the amazing run of success for the Gulf Oil Dragracing – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel team in the FIM European Championship, hopes were high for continued success at this, their home track of Santa Pod Raceway, UK. However,…
Larry McBride Returns to Action With “Blue”
Dragbike racing fans have not seen the last of one of the sport’s most famous and accomplished motorcycles. Top Fuel legend and 14-time champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride planned to retire his storied and iconic 21-year-old motorcycle following the season opening…
Tommy Bolton Bringing Seven Motorcycles to Memphis Man Cup
Respected engine builder and 25-time dragbike racing champion Tommy “Tombo” Bolton of Oklahoma City, Okla., has been waiting a long time for an all-motorcycle national event to return to his vicinity. He gets his long-awaited opportunity at round No. 2…
Nitro Harley’s Rise in Popularity at IHRA Nitro Jam Events
The riders of IHRA’s Nitro Harley class are among the most popular classes this season. With 2,000 horsepower, nitro-burning engines placed just inches beneath their chest, a Nitro Harley covers the quarter-mile in a little over six seconds at more…
IDBL Pro Street and Real Street Rules Draft Revisions
IDBL promoter Jason Miller writes – The Pro Street and Real Street rulebooks from time to time need to be revised to maintain parity in competition. We have drafted some small revisions mid-season to maintain parity that our racers and…
Kuwait’s Mohammed Bourashid Poised for United States Racing
After an ultra-successful season in the Middle East, which included winning the Bahrain Drag Race Championship and joining the exclusive Pro Extreme, eighth-mile three-second club, Drag 965’s Mohammed Bourashid is now poised for continued success in the United States. Bourashid will soon…
Krawiec and Hines Out-Pace Rivals in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Eliminations
Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines riders Ed Krawiec and Andrew Hines hold a firm grip on the Pro Stock Motorcycle points lead following the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Krawiec leads the series but Hines rode his…
Teasley Tops NHDRO Pro Street Dragbike Fisticuffs
No one knew exactly what would happen when the Midwest’s largest motorcycle drag racing series—NHDRO—made it’s first trip to one of the Midwest’s largest racing facilities—St. Louis area’s Gateway Motorsports Park. What broke out was intensely close Pro Street racing…
Veteran Dragbike Racer Rob Bush Offering Great Prices on Parts and Personal Attention at the Track
Rob Bush, 46, of Columbia, S.C. has been drag racing motorcycles since the early days of the Suzuki GSXR in 1986. The talented racer and business owner boasts an impressive drag strip resume, highlighted by being the first to put a…
Jerry Savoie Wins Englishtown
Louisiana alligator farmer Jerry Savoie earned his second career Pro Stock Motorcycle victory when second-time finalist Jim Underdahl turned on the red-light in the final round. Savoie rode his Savoie’s Alligator Farm Suzuki to a 6.794 at 197.71, earning his…
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio’s Surgery Successful Following High Speed Crash
Nitro Harley dragike legend Larry “Drums” Brancaccio, 57, of Nutley, N.J. underwent successful surgery to repair fractures sustained during a high speed crash May 29th at the IHRA Nitro Jam at Cordova International Raceway, in Cordova, Ill. After an impressive…
Angelle Sampey Welcomes New Sponsor for Englishtown
The Star Racing team, in preparations for this weekend’s NHRA race in Englishtown, New Jersey, is looking forward to racing with an additional name displayed on three-time NHRA world champion Angelle’s motorcycle. The team is pleased to announce that Platinum…
Hundreds of Scooterists around the World Headed to Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Race cars aren’t the only vehicles hitting the world-famous oval track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this year. For the first time, the Racing Capital of the World welcomes the 23rd annual national motor scooter rally, Amerivespa, from June 11-14.…
Hudson Valley Motorcycles Seizes May 2015 Ducati Sales Crown For North America
Hudson Valley Motorcycles, the only Ducati dealer in Westchester County New York, is pleased to announce that Ducati motorcycle sales for the month of May 2015 surpassed all other Ducati dealers in North America! To become the top selling Ducati…
IHRA Ownership Group Adds New CFO from Florida Panthers
IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRG), a leading marketer and promoter of sports and live entertainment experiences in the United States and Canada announced today that Lou Partenza has joined the company as its new Chief Financial Officer. In his…
Oehler Wins Second AMRA Pro Mod Race
Ryan Oehler has shared the following report about his successful weekend at the AMRA race in Xenia, Ohio, May 29-30. The AMRA put on a serious show this weekend at Kil-Kare raceway in Xenia Ohio for the 3rd annual Spring…
Garltis to Present at British Drag Racing Hall of Fame
More good news has followed the announcement about Mopar being presented with the Lucas Oil Global Achievement Award during the British Drag Racing Hall of Fame (BDRHoF) Gala Awards Dinner at the Savill Court Hotel, Windsor Great Park, on November…
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio in Stable Condition Following Top End Accident
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio was involved in an accident after running off the end of the drag strip during the second round of Nitro Harley qualifying Friday night at the Nitro Jam Summer Nationals at Cordova International Raceway in Cordova, Ill.,…
Nitro Harley Qualifying Results From IHRA Nitro Jam Summer Nationals
Qualifying results from the IHRA Nitro Jam Summer Nationals at Cordova International Raceway in Cordova, Illinois. NITRO HARLEY — after two rounds 1 Jay Turner (Julian, North Carolina) 6.334 sec./220.66 mph 2 Larry “Drums” Brancaccio (Nutley, New Jersey) 6.377 sec./214.38…
Burnout World Record Attempt in Memphis
The Hot Rod Power Tour will attempt to make a Guinness World Record go up in smoke when it rolls into Memphis International Raceway (MIR) on Tuesday, June 9 The Hot Rod Power Tour is an annual trek through…
Video of Ian King’s 5.83
Check out a clip of European Top Fuel Motorcycle racer Ian King’s career best 5.83 at 232 mph at Santa Pod Raceway.
APE Jay Shares an Elmer Trett Story
As many of you know, APE and Trett Racing were hooked up from the first time he came out west with the Kawasaki until that fateful day in Indy. During that decade plus, virtually everything APE produced for the Kawasaki…
Hawaya Racing First Nitro School of the Year Recap
This past week, HRP held the first Nitro Bike School of 2015. This was our first outing since restructure of the school programs inception in 2010. Two riders and their crew personnel met at our facility in NC for the…
Australia’s Chris Matheson Looking for Top Fuel Record
Australia’s quickest man on two wheels will be attempting to set another Australian record, however, this time on his Nitro Harley V-Twin at the upcoming Winternationals. Matheson holds the outright Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Record on his Four Cylinder Nitro…
Chip Sutinen Continues Discount Tire Sponsorship
Team Half Fast Drag Bike Racing of Ypsilanti, Michigan is proud to continue with Discount Tire (www.tires.com) as a Major Sponsor again for the 2015 Race Season. Discount Tire was founded in 1960 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and they now…
Brian and Ann Johnson – a Dragbike Marriage, Together Forever
By all accounts, Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Brian Johnson and his supportive, loving wife Ann were inseparable. The tight-knit couple was so close and in such unison, perhaps it’s apropos they passed within a month of one other. Ann left…
WMDRA TV Coverage, July 24-25, to be Hosted by Dragbike Journalist Korpela
The WMDRA (Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association) is proud to announce its upcoming episode of Inside Drag Racing, to be filmed during the S&S Cycle Proven Performance® Nationals July 24 and 25 at Eddyville Raceway Park will be hosted and…
NHDRO Hustles the Weather Again
One thing the Midwest’s largest motorcycle drag racing series—the NHDRO—has gotten exceptionally good at is dealing with disagreeable weather. Frequently plagued with an unfavorable forecast, NHDRO just as frequently figures out a way to jack up the schedule, squeeze the…
American Idol Contestant Alex Fischbach to Sing Anthem at Nitro Jam
American Idol XIV contestant Alex Fischbach, from Morrison, Illinois, will sing the national anthem during pre-race ceremonies at the May 29-30 IHRA Nitro Jam Summer Nationals at Cordova Internationals Raceway. Fischbach will sing the national anthem during pre-race ceremonies…
Hector Arana Sr. Wins Atlanta
The old man’s still got it. Lucas Oil Buell racer Hector Arana Sr., still running strong at age 56, stormed to a triumphant victory at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals on Sunday at Atlanta Dragway. The win…
Pinks All Out at Rockingham Adds ATV Class
Pinks All Out is coming to Rockingham Dragway, the week of July 4th, and motorcycles, dragbikes and, just announced, ATVs will be included in the program. “The fact that racers and fans still want PINKS is both an honor and extremely…
Transitioning from a Dragbike to a Pro Mod Car – Mac McAdams Shop Tour
If you are a successful dragbike racer and have aspirations to race the quarter mile in a high horsepower car one day, you may pick it up quicker than you expect. Possessing the precision, courage and overall skillset required to…
Angelle Sampey Looking for 5th Atlanta Wally at NHRA Summit Southern Nationals
The Atlanta Dragway has been good to Angelle Sampey, winning four times at the Commerce, GA facility. This weekend when the three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion hops aboard her Star Racing Buell she will be looking to win her…
Mac McAdams Continues Pro Mod Progression at Second Quarter Mile Event
In only his second career quarter mile event at the helm of his 3,000-horsepower plus Pro Mod Corvette, Mac McAdams perpetuated his rapid four-wheel progression with a highly respectable 6.13 at 230 mph to qualify sixth in a tough field…
Larry ‘Spiderman’ McBride to Attend British Drag Racing Hall of Fame Gala Awards
The news about the VIP guest list for the 2015 British Drag Racing Hall of Fame (BDRHoF) Gala Awards Dinner at the Savill Court Hotel, Windsor Great Park, on November 21st 2015 just keeps on coming. Following announcements about the…
Andrew Pattersonand Star Racing Postpone Pro Stock Motorcycle Debut Until Charlotte Race
After two days of intense testing and numerous runs on the Star Racing Pro Stock Suzuki motorcycle, Andrew Patterson and Star Racing team owner George Bryce determined that the best course of action was to postpone Andrew’s NHRA Pro Stock…
Terry Kizer to Race a Top Fuel Motorcycle
There is more good news for fans, racers and supporters of the Top Fuel Motorcycle class. A category, which some feared was headed for extinction after the collapse of the economy a few years back, has been significantly solidified with…
Redline Raceway Joins IHRA Family Of Tracks
IRG Sports + Entertainment™ and the International Hot Rod Association™ (IHRA) are proud to announce the owner of Redline Raceway has signed a multi-year sanctioning agreement to join the IHRA as a member track. “We are pleased to welcome…
Angelle Sampey Ready for a Breakout Performance in Atlanta
One thing that concerned three-time Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey when she returned late last season after not racing since 2008 was if she still had the same fire and drive as before. It has not taken long…
Skip Dowling of Orient Express Touts Dymag Carbon Fiber Wheels and Comments on Atco Involvement
Cycledrag.com recently caught up with, Skip Dowling, the man in charge of longtime, respected motorcycle drag racing parts manufacturer and speed shop Orient Express. Dowling shared his enthusiasm on the Dymag wheels, especially the carbon fiber series, becoming the next…
Eric McKinney Undefeated After Three Rounds in the PDRA
Eric McKinney has utterly dominated Pro Extreme Motorcycle the past three seasons. Little has changed so far in 2015. McKinney’s perfect record stayed intact when he won round No. 3 of the PDRA series, the Cajun Nationals from Thunder Road…
Fresh off Winning First IDBL 4.60 Dragbike Race Mac McAdams Aims to Continue Successful 2015
This season just keeps getting sweeter for dragbike and Pro Mod car racer Mac McAdams of Edgewater, Maryland. After an intense few days of thrashing by the team “The Mac Machine’s” supercharged 1953 Corvette is reassembled and primed to capture even…
Andrew Patterson Wins The Star Racing Riders Challenge
Andrew Patterson of Taylors, SC will be living his dream when he will compete on a Star Racing prepared NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle May 15-17, 2015 at the Atlanta Dragway. Patterson won the coveted grand prize of teaming with 3-time…
The Story of Sam Wills’ Top Fuel Motorcycle Five in Testing
On April 28th Top Fuel Motorcycle racer Sam Wills entered the desirable, rare and precious five second zone with a swift 5.97 at 243 mph during a test session at Royal Purple Raceway in Houston, Texas. It’s an accomplishment of a lifetime…
FBR ATAK 2 and 3 Hayabusa Chassis May Blowout – $1,500!
There “May” be no better time to purchase an ATAK Hayabusa than this month. The ATAK is a very successful, Hayabusa-powered bracket built by the FBR Shop’s Marion Ford. Several years ago Ford set out to create a low maintenance, affordable,…
Opening IDBL Dragbike Round a Knockout
Moving with the skill and agility of a prizefighter (but without the $100 PPV charge), Jason Miller’s Maryland International Raceway crew bobbed and weaved around unexpected showers, covered up against the ropes during the forecast overnight rain, then delivered a…
Spiderman’s “Blue” Not Through? Steve McBride Comments
Larry “Spiderman” McBride’s crew chief and brother, Steve, let it be known before the ManCup Spring Nationals, April 10-12, with the team’s new bike nearing completion, Valdosta would likely be the last race for the Spiderman’s beloved and record-setting motorcycle…
Ryan Oehler: Star Racing Riders Challenge Monumental Drag Racing Event
One of the finalists in the Star Racing Rider’s Challenge, Ryan Oehler, shares with us his experience in Gainesville, Fla. Wow! The Star Racing Riders Challenge was an amazing event, from concept to creation this event was a total success.…
IHRA Palm Beach Nationals Nitro Harley Qualifying
Final qualifying results from the IHRA Nitro Jam Palm Beach Nationals Presented By Sunoco Race Fuels at Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter, Florida. NITRO HARLEY 1. Rickey House (Humble, Texas) 6.334 sec./217.77 mph 2. Tii Tharpe (East Bend, North…
Dragbike Racer Mac McAdams Runs Career Best in Pro Mod Car
When 22-year motorcycle drag racing veteran Mac “The General” McAdams decided he also wanted to go four-wheel racing sometime in 2011, the inherent thrill and exhilaration of making a full quarter-mile pass in a 3,000-plus horsepower Pro Mod car was…
Harley-Davidson Stock Drops 10%, Plans to Reduce Production
Harley-Davidson Inc. is scaling back motorcycle production as it loses sales to rivals offering discounts of as much as $3,000 a bike. Shares of the Milwaukee-based company dropped sharply on Tuesday after it reported a 1.3% drop in first quarter…
Ron Tornow Chronicles His Experience at Star Racing’s Rider Challenge
Pittsburgh-based dragbike racer and aspiring NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competitor Ron “RAT” Tornow is fresh off an unforgettable and incredibly exciting experience, the Star Racing Rider’s Challenge. Although Tornow fell just short of advancing to the next level of the…
IHRA Nitro Harleys Headed to Palm Beach International Raceway
The IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series has invaded Florida and following a spectacular show at Bradenton it now is headed to West Palm Beach. The IHRA Nitro Jam Palm Beach Nationals Presented By Sunoco Race Fuels will take place…
IHRA Nitro Harley Points After Bradenton
The IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series points battles were shuffled after drivers encountered luck, both good and bad, at last weekend’s IHRA Nitro Jam Southern Nationals in Bradenton, Florida. Randal Andras of Amelia, Louisiana, moved into first place in…
Orient Express Road Racing Backed Team Will Sit Out 2015 MotoAmerica Season
Celtic Hudson Valley Motorcycles Racing is taking a break from on-track competition for 2015, while working to secure agreements for a renewed campaign in 2016. Celtic / HVMC Racing would like to thank all of the dedicated sponsors and supporters…
Chris Matheson Wired For Top Fuel Motorcycle Success
After starting on a high winning Round One of the Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Championship earlier this year, Multiple Australian Champion and current National Record holder Chris Matheson has come back to Earth with a thud. Matheson said “we basically…
Keith “Scooter” Kizer Comments on the Passing of Brian Johnson – Calls Him UK’s Elmer Trett
Keith “Scooter” Kizer served as the president and guiding force of AMA/Prostar from 1989 to 2006. Kizer worked closely with Top Fuel racer Brian Johnson, who unexpectedly passed away earlier this week. “Brian Johnson was the Elmer Trett of the…
Dragon Fyre and Masters TV Bringing WMDRA To Network Television
Dragon Fyre Inc. is pleased to announce they have renewed their partnership with the Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association and will join the WMDRA at Eddyville Raceway Park on July 24 and 25 for the S&S Cycle Proven Performance® Nationals.…
Drag Racing Legend “Big Daddy” Don Garlits Headed To Bradenton To Test Electric-Powered Dragster On First Day Of IHRA Nitro Jam
The biggest name in the history of professional drag racing — “Big Daddy” Don Garlits — is headed to Bradenton (Florida) Motorsports park to test his record-breaking electric-powered dragster on Friday morning, during the first day of the annual IHRA…
Top Fuel Motorcycle Legend Brian Johnson Passes
Brian Johnson, a legend of Top Fuel Motorcycle drag racing has unexpectedly passed away. Cycledrag.com sends its deepest condolences to all of Johnson’s friends and family. On Facebook, Top Fuel Motorcycle racer Ian King wrote, “We just heard the…
Eric McKinney Wins PDRA Spring Nationals
Reigning PDRA Pro Extreme Motorcycle Champion Eric McKinney made it two event victories in a row at the Spring Nationals from Rockingham, N.C, April 10-11 Eric McKinney’s bike was dripping oil by the time it finished a 4.09 at 177.16…
APE Components Used by Motorcycle Drag Racing’s Best
APE race parts are used by virtually all of the top names in racing. One name that stands out is DME racing. Joey Gladstone, Terence Angela and crew simply dominate the no bar classes. They were Pro Street champs in…
Last Race for Larry McBride’s Legendary “Blue” Top Fuel Motorcycle?
When a collegiate wrestler finishes a marvelous career with a victory, he often leaves his shoes in the middle of the mat and walks off for the final time. Perhaps Larry “Spiderman” McBride should leave one of “Blue’s” massive Mickey…
Drag Racer Jordan Autrey headed to The Star Racing Riders Challenge Competition
It has always been the dream of Jordan Autrey to pursue his passion of racing at the highest levels of professional motorcycle drag racing. The South Carolina racer will have his opportunity when he competes in The Star Racing Riders…
Kelly Clontz Ready for Star Racing Dragbike Challenge
It has always been the dream of Kelly Clontz to pursue her passion of racing at the highest levels of professional motorcycle drag racing. The Maryland racer will have her opportunity when she competes in The Star Racing Riders Challenge…
KZ Parts for Less at Liska Racing – Rubber Blocks
Classicl Kawasaki racers, take advantage of this new great deal from Liska Racing. Along with several other components for your classic Kaw, Liska is now offering replacement small rubber cam idler blocks. It’s a replacement for discontinued Kawasaki item 92075-232.…
Motorcycle Drag Racer Ryan Oehler headed to The Star Racing Riders Challenge Competition
It has always been the dream of Ryan Oehler to pursue his passion of racing at the highest levels of professional motorcycle drag racing. The Illinois racer will have his opportunity when he competes in The Star Racing Riders Challenge…
Mac McAdams Wins Season Opener
In baseball they say a team’s performance in the first game of the year is often an indication of how it will do that season. If that stick-and-ball lore is also true in the sport of drag racing, dragbike and…
The Dragbike Challenge of a Lifetime for Ambitious Ron “RAT” Tornow
Pittsburgh-native Ron Tornow, known in the drag racing community as RAT, is preparing to enter a competition that has the potential of changing his life in ways he has only dreamed about. “I’ve been drag racing for 30 years”, said…
McIntosh Machine and Fabrication Backs IDBL
McIntosh Machine & Fabrication has signed on as a contingency sponsor with the IDBL! McIntosh Machine & Fabrication builds many of the top level Orient Express Pro Street bikes in the class, including the World’s Quickest Pro Street bike ridden…
Arana Jr. Wants to Break 200 MPH Barrier
With the national speed record in their hands, Lucas Oil Buell racer Hector Arana Jr. and his team look forward to breaking the elusive 200-mph barrier in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class in 2015. Arana broke Eddie Krawiec’s three-year-old…
High Winds Ravage Kansas International Raceway, Devastated Management Asking for Support
A relentless storm, which included 9o mph winds, tore through Kansas International Dragway, in Maize, Kan. last night, leaving the facility in shambles and racers and staffers devastated. Track manager Madyson Ayesh wrote on Facebook, “My stomach is an absolute knots,…
Mike Pearce Racing wins in AMRA Pro Gas at Baton Rouge
Mike Pearce captured the event victory in the Pro Gas category at the AMRA Nationals in Baton Rouge, La., March 28-29. Pearce said, “What a way to open the 2015 season at the AMRA Cajun Blowout! Qualifying No. 1, setting…
World Wide Bearings Backs IDBL
Worldwide Bearings has signed on once again as a contingency sponsor with the IDBL! Worldwide Bearings has been a contingency sponsor since the program started nearly 10 years ago. Worldwide Bearings is paying $100 to win and $50 to runner-up…