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MIROCK Pro Mod Rule Revision

  Pro Mod Rule Revision: Bikes w/ 50″ or less crank to rear axle and stock stroke: 585 lbs. Click Link Below For Revision: http://www.mirockracing.com/rulebook/2013_mirock_rulebook_promod.pdf Sincerely, Jason Miller

MIROCK March of Dimes Benefit

  MIROCK will also be holding a March of Dimes fundraiser ride for “Bikers For Babies” on Sunday, October 6th during the 21st annual Fast by Gast Fall Nationals at MIR! This is for a great cause, and there will…

MIROCK Orient Express U.S. Nationals Bike Count

  Official MIROCK Bike Count at Atco Dragway: 669 entries. (This count does not include Friday’s Test & Tune) Thank you to everyone that came out and supported the event! We appreciate each and every one of you! Pro Street:…

Ian King Locks up 7th Championship

  At the weekend’s FIA European Dragracing Championship Finals at Santa Pod in the UK, Gulf Oil – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel  Bike rider Ian King ran the first sub six second pass by a UK rider in history…

Verl Smith – 3 Weeks, 3 Races, 3 Wins.

  Verl “Smitty” Smith’s Racing 4 VETS has been staying home, testing tuning and getting ready to peroform locally AND PERFORM he did.  In the last few weekend it’s been back to back events with great results.   According to…

Sovereign-Star Racing teammates enter Countdown in Top 6 after Semifinal Appearance at Indy

  Sovereign-Star Racing driver Scotty Pollacheck advanced to the semifinal round of competition this past weekend at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Ind., as he and teammate Michael Ray both entered the NHRA Mello…

John Hall WINS all-MSR/Viper US Nationals Final

  Second year NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle racer John Hall raced from the 15th starting position all the way to the win at the 59th annual Chevrolet Performance NHRA U.S. Nationals. Making the triumph even sweeter for the…

Tom Caldwell Heading to Bristol

  Tom Caldwell/OLD GUYS DO RULE RACING has an action packed Fall planned and amazingly this month he’s mostly near home.    After surviving yet ANOTHER Birthday, he has been testing is ready for Thunder Valley!    Sept. 5-6 Friday and Saturday-Old…

John Hall Wins U.S. Nationals

John Hall thought getting the first NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle win of his career would be the highlight of his season. Being wrong never felt so good. Hall rode his Viper Motorcycle Co. Buell to a 7.03 to 7.06 victory over his…

Arana Jr. Takes Points Lead Into Countdown

Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. will carry the Pro Stock Motorcycle points lead into the Countdown to the Championship despite a second-round loss at the U.S. Nationals on Monday at Lucas Oil Raceway.   Arana has led the…

Hector Arana Has a Bittersweet Day in Indy

Lucas Oil Buell Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Hector Arana Sr. had another bittersweet day at the U.S. Nationals on Monday at Lucas Oil Raceway.   Arana won his first-round match but it came against his youngest son Adam and then…

Mike Bahnmaier Racing Has Busy August

The Mike Bahnmaier Racing Team opened their 2013 trip to Sturgis by displaying several drag bikes at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center on August 4th.   A tradition started by Verl Smith, who was unable to attend this year,…

Capone Racing Preparing for Bristol

You might have been worried about Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing with Frank Capone since you haven’t heard from them in a month. But never fear, Team HeadBlade has been in the air conditioned garage getting ready for Sept. 5-6-7th NHRA Lucas Oil…

Thornley’s Dream Chaser Racin’ Going to NHRA – Bristol, TN

 After a busy busy August that included the Amsoil Sturgis Nationals August 5-7, the 20th Annual NW Nitro Motorcycle Nationals August 24-25, and the Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary celebration, Janette Thornley and team are ready to race again.  This weekend,  Sept.…

Indy Pro Street win prepares Gladstone and DME for Battle Royale

  Dimey Eddinger’s DME Racing team rolled from Winston-Salem, NC into Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis for the NHDRO/Manufacturers Cup Pingel Thundernationals expecting a tough race, but not a weekend of hard knocks off the track and a raging gangfight…

Sovereign-Star Racing Sets Sights on Winning Rounds at Indy

  After more than a month off for the NHRA Mello Yello Series Pro Stock Motorcycle class, Sovereign-Star Racing drivers Michael Ray and Scotty Pollacheck are ready to hit the track again this weekend Aug. 30 – Sept. 2 for…

From the Desk of Jason Miller regarding Atco Dragway’s MIROCK event

  Dear MIROCK racers & fans, Great news regarding the Orient Express Motorcycle U.S. Nationals at Atco Dragway on Sept 6-8, 2013! I am going to keep this short and sweet… Motorcycle racers now only need to bring their bike…

Gulf Oil / GPO win Gold at NitrolympX

  After last year’s track surface problems the 2013 NitrOlympX sported a partially resurfaced track. However, it was (understandably) a little green at its first (and only) major event on the calendar. However, the Santa Pod track crew who were…

Texas Harley Racer’s Reunion Moved

  The Texas Harley Racer’s Reunion “Gathering & Drags” will be held October 12th & 13th at Little River Dragway, by the same folks that for 30 years brought the Labor Day Weekend, Temple “All Harley” Party Drags to “Texas…

Chris Hand Dragbike Team Report from Indy

The following was written by Chris Hand’s crewman, Dick Boxell, about Hand’s first five second run in Indianapolis on August, 17th, 2013. Top Fuel bikes show up in force to Indy with 4 blown Imports on the grounds. The crew…

McBride Ends Two-Week Race Trip Victorious

 After many miles on the interstate and nearly 14 days since departing, 11-time Top Fuel champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride is returning home with a new Norwalk track record 0f 5.88 from the Night Under Fire, Aug. 10, and a winner’s…

Hand Joins Five Second Club, Advances to Final with McBride

At the Man Cup/NHDRO Pingel Thunder Nationals from Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 16-18, Top Fuel veteran Chris Hand realized a life-long dream by becoming the eighth member of the exclusive MTC Five Second Club. In final qualifying, Hand recorded a 5.89…

Special Pricing on MonStar Cylinder Head in Indy

  During the Indy Manufacturers Cup Event this weekend Aug. 16-18, Star Racing and Monster Race Products will be offering a discount of over $200 off the normal price for a MonStar head. Wrap your hands around one of these…

McBride Sets Norwalk Record at 5.88 – 5.70s in Indy?

On the first leg of his two-week, racing road trip, 11-time Top Fuel champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride mesmerized over 40-thousand Buckeye-state speed freaks by propelling his swift machine to a new track record of 5.88 at the Night Under Fire,…

Rush Racing Products to Sponsor Pro Dragster Class For Manufacturers Cup Race at Indy 2013

  Hawaya Racing Products is proud to announce that Rush Racing Products will return as the title sponsor of the popular Pro Dragster class, in the up coming Manufacturers Cup race to be held August 16-17-18, 2013 at the legendary…

McBride Preparing for Back-to-Back Events

It’s been nearly a decade since 11-time Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride had to prepare for back-to-back race weekends. Not only will McBride propel his record-setting, nitro machine down the quarter-mile on consecutive weekends, he won’t even get…

AMRA Keeps Tradition Alive with Jim McClure Nitro Nationals at Rockingham

  Rockingham Dragway track owner Steve Earwood  has a new mantra for the October Harley Drag race–different logo, same great race for the Jim McClure Nitro Nationals at the infamous ROCK, Oct. 11-13, 2013.          Earwood said, “The AHDRA…

MIROCK Two Inch Ground Clearance Rule Revision

  MIROCK officials have made a rule revision to the 2 inch ground clearance rule on all sportsman classes and the grudge category that will go into full effect on August 5, 2013. See the following rule revision below: GROUND…

Dream Chasin’ Racing- Gone Silent? Quite the Contrary

  Does a race team ever really rest? According to Janette Thorney, owner and rider of Dream Chasin’ Racing, “NO, but the team did enjoy a little bit of down time during the month of July to take care of some business,…

15th Annual Griz Robinson Memorial Bike Show

  15th Annual Griz Robinson* Memorial Bike Show will be held again this year on Sunday, August 4th at the VA Black Hills Health Care System, Ft. Mead, SD, between Sturgis and the Sturgis Dragway.    Verl “Smitty” Smith, long…

Trim-Tex Kisses the Bricks, Aiming for Three Peat at Road America

  Bryan Sellers and Mark Boden crossed the famed finish line at the ‘Yard of Bricks’ in first place of the Continental Tires Sports Car Challenge (CTSCC) series race, making it two in a row for the Fall-Line Motorsports pair.…

Sovereign-Star Racing Team Still in Top 6 After Challenging Western Swing

  The two races of the western swing for the NHRA Mello Yello Series Pro Stock Motorcycle class provided little help for the Sovereign-Star Racing teammates as they tried to gain ground in the points standings before heading into the…

Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing Wins Again

  Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing with Frank Capone and guest rider, Sam Hurwitz, Newton, MA, took another Wally for the team at the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series New England Dragway, Epping, N.H.      Capone, “Hurwitz has raced at NED for 20 years.…

Sovereign-Star Racing Teammates Hold Steady in Points after Tough Mile-High Denver Race

  Sovereign-Star Racing teammates Michael Ray and Scotty Pollacheck remain in the top five overall points standings for the NHRA Mello Yello Series Pro Stock Motorcycle class after a difficult weekend at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver, Colo.…

2013 Motorcycle Drag Racing Season; So Much to Choose From

  In all the years of motorcycle drag racing which I can actually remember since the mid 80’s, I don’t ever recall a schedule like 2013 with so many options of dates, places and events to choose from! The 2013…

Trim-Tex/Fall-Line GRAND-AM Team Scores First Win at Watkins Glen

Former AMA/Prostar Pro Stock world record holder, “7.0” Joe Koenig, can add another accomplishment to his impressive resume of motorsports achievements. Koenig, a former NHRA championship-winning team owner, was overcome with pride when his GRAND-AM car, driven by Bryan Sellers…

Sovereign-Star Racing Battles Unique Mile-High Denver Racing Conditions

  The Sovereign-Star Racing team will have to overcome the unique challenges of this upcoming weekend’s Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals in Denver, Colo., if they are going to continue their streak of success from the past four races of the…

FBR Shop sponsors 5.60 Index class plus $58,000 in contingency

  The 5.60 Index class has been growing each year at MIROCK, and the lion’s share of credit goes to Marion Ford at the FBR Shop for putting up the money for the 5.60 Index racers over the past several…

Hall’s Norwalk semi keeps him 4th

  Second year NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle racer John Hall has established points paying consistency, going to the semifinals this past weekend at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio. Add in his recent win at…

Sovereign-Star Racing claims No. 1 qualifier, advances to final round at Norwalk

  Following Sovereign-Star Racing’s win at the Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Chicago, Ill., the team went on to earn another No. 1 qualifying position, advance to the final round of eliminations and post a new track record this past…

Hawaya Racing Nitro Bike School Updated Dates

  Hawaya Racing is proud to announce the dates for the 2014 Spring Nitro Bike School, as well as the dates for the return of the Spring Rockingham race, now under the AMRA banner. This is great news for our…

Sovereign-Star Racing Competes for first Norwalk Win

  Coming off of their second win this season in Chicago, Ill., the Sovereign-Star Racing teammates, Michael Ray and Scotty Pollacheck, will race for the team’s first ever win at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, during the Summit Racing…

Michael Ray claims 80th NHRA national event win for Star Racing

  Sovereign-Star Racing’s Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Michael Ray brought home his second win of the season and the third of his career after facing his previous crew chief, Matt Smith, in the final round of the O’Reilly Auto Parts…

Team Headblade Wins Wally No. 2 at Cordova

  Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing with Frank Capone back in the saddle again, took their 2nd WALLY of the NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series at the Cordova Dragway Matco Summer Showdown presented by Clinton Harley-Davidson event   Capone said, “The Cordova…

Brock’s Performance to Sponsor Street E/T at Sturgis

  The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is excited to welcome Brock’s Performance as the Street E/T class sponsor at the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.   Brock’s Performance will offer…

Dream Chaser Racin’ NHRA Cordova Results

  The Dream Chaser Racin’ team  didn’t run their best numbers but Janette Thornley is riding like a bracket racer on a nitro powered Pro Dragster. Thornley continues to run strong consistent numbers and a #2 qualifying spot is what…

Rain halts Manufacturers Cup Virginia East Coast Cup, cash refunds provided

By: Jay Regan, Manufacturers Cup Race Director The Manufacturers Cup Motorcycle Drag Racing Series rolled into Virginia Motorsports Park this past weekend for the HTP Performance / Southside Harley Davidson East Coast Cup, the second stop of the 2013 season.…

Adam’s Performance Summer Sizzler on as Scheduled

  In spite of a tricky weather forecast that calls for daily afternoon showers, this weekend’s Adam’s Performance Sportsman MIRock Super Bike Series is on as scheduled. “You’re in the South, its summertime, and it usually rains everyday for 15…

McBride Qualifies No. 1, Tries out New Blower at Rained-Out Home Town Race

The East Coast Cup, from Virginia Motorsports Park in Petersburg, Va., June 21-22, turned out to be less of a race and more of a successful test session for 11-time Top Fuel Champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride. A heavy storm moved…

Sovereign-Star Racing turns up the competition at Epping

  Following their win at Englishtown, the Sovereign-Star Racing team continued to dominate the competition this past weekend at the inaugural Auto Plus NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway and Motorsports Park in Epping, N.H. Michael Ray, the…

New Format for Rockingham this Weekend

  The MIRock Superbike Series takes a new turn this weekend when Rockingham Dragway plays host to the Adams Performance Sportsman Summer Sizzler, an event that will feature some of the most exotic bikes on the planet.    The first…

Rookie Arana Reaches First Final

Pro Stock Motorcycle rookie Adam Arana made the first final-round appearance of his career during the inaugural Auto-Plus NHRA New England Nationals on Sunday at New England Dragway.   After scoring his first round-win at the previous race in Englishtown…

Sovereign-Star Racing looking for another Wally at inaugural Epping event

  Sovereign-Star Racing will begin their challenging schedule of five races in only six weeks with the inaugural Auto Plus NHRA New England Nationals this weekend, June 21-23, at New England Dragway and Motorsports Park in Epping, N.H. After the…

JIMS to Sponsor Super Gas WMDRA

  The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is thrilled to welcome JIMS as the Super Gas class sponsor for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 at Sturgis Dragway during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.   The JIMS…

Drag Race a Tesla Electric Car for $.06 Per 1/4 Mile

A drag racing website put Tesla Motors Inc (TSLA)’s Model S to the test and discovered that it cost only 6 cents to race the vehicle at 111 miles per hour over a quarter mile. There’s been plenty of debate…

Bell Helmets Supports WMDRA

  The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) names Bell Helmets (http://bellhelmets.com) the Official Helmet of the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals scheduled August 5-7 at Sturgis Dragway. Bell Helmets will award all class winners and Sturgis Champions with a Custom…

MIROCK “WPGC Bike Fest” on July 19-21 at MIR

  The Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series returns to Maryland International Raceway for the biggest and best MIROCK event of the year at the WPGC Bike Fest on July 19-21, 2013. The event will feature Pro Mod, Orient Express…

McBride Welcomes New Sponsor and Grandson Heading to VMP

  There’s no place like home. It’s a cliché, but it’s especially true for 11-time Top Fuel champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride, who has spent over 35 years traveling to race tracks all over the country.  After countless long drives, McBride…

Ironworks to Sponsor Pro Dragster at WMDRA

  The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is delighted to welcome IronWorks as the presenting Pro Dragster class sponsor for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.   The popular Pro Dragster…

NHRA Takes Disciplinary Action on Pro Stock Motorcycle Crewmember

NHRA has fined Dan Gonzalez $7,500 as a result of an incident in the pits at the just completed Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown. Gonzalez was involved in an altercation with Pro Stock Motorcycle…

Michael Ray wins for Sovereign-Star Racing at Englishtown

 Sovereign-Star Racing’s Michael Ray claimed his second career victory in his first final round appearance of 2013 at the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J., this past weekend. This significant win marks the 79th…

Adam Arana Scores First-Round Victory

MavTV rider Adam Arana felt the joy of winning a round in Pro Stock Motorcycle for the first time, getting by past class champion L.E. Tonglet in the first round on Sunday at the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge…

Arana Reaches Final Round

Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. had a little extra pep in his step on Sunday at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park after reaching the final round of the Toyota NHRA Summernationals. Arana Sr. fell to Michael Ray, but…

Arana’s Winning Streak Comes to an End

Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. didn’t want his victory run to end, but if anyone was to halt his three-race winning streak, he would have preferred it to be his dad or his brother.    In the first…

S&S Sponsors WMDRA

  The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is thrilled to welcome S&S Cycle as the Pro Gas sponsor for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.   In recognition of the 10th anniversary…

Summer Upgrades From Schnitz

Check out the Schnitz Racing website to see the great deals on summer upgrades for your motorcycle. Schnitz Racing has a great selection of components to help make your motorcycle perform better. Check out the upgrades by clicking here.

The New Flow at MIROCK Events

  MIROCK Officials would like to take a quick minute to bring attention to some of the new changes this year and how they have effected our events that we all enjoy…   The new 3-day schedule along with starting…

Arana Jr. Aims to Match NHRA Record

Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. isn’t feeling the pressure as he attempts to match an NHRA record this weekend during the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Arana has won the first three Pro Stock…

Team Headblade Racing with a Heavy Heart

  Frank Capone of Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing finally quit showing off his Wally from Norwalk and was ready to race again this weekend, but sometimes things change. One of Capone’s long time buddy’s, Jamie Filosa passed away on Tues after a 2 1/2 yr…

Gearhead Publishing Adds Contingency to Sturgis

  – The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is pleased to welcome Gearhead Publishing as a contingency sponsor for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals. Gearhead will provide all class winners with their book Motorcycle Drag Racing: A History and the…

Dream Chaser Racin’ NHRA Atlanta Wrap up

  After a great weekend in Norwalk, the Dream Chaser Racin’ team struggled in Atlanta.  Racing back to back weekends, the team traveled to Atlanta Dragway for NHRA’s Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series, NHRA Southeast Division 2 event.    “We came…

International Master Bike Builder Asscociation adds to WMDRA’s Sturgis Nationals

  The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is pleased to announce that they will host the International Master Bike Builder Association (IMBBA) North American Championship Bike Show and Hall of Fame Induction at Sturgis Dragway on Tuesday, August 6,…

Englishtown May Set Sovereign-Star Racing Apart from Competition

  After a five-week break between NHRA Mello Yello Series races, the Sovereign-Star Racing team expects to return strong this weekend, May 31-June 2, at the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. Prior to…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Breaks in a KZ 1200

The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer, Larry “Spiderman” McBride breaks in a fresh 1977 Kawasaki KZ 1200,using his preferred method, outside of his Newport News, Va. speed shop. The motor was meticulously rebuilt by McBride and his mechanically brilliant brother Steve.…

Dream Chaser Racin’ Brings Home a Wally

  Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley is excited about their first win and first Wally as they appeared in NHRA’s Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series at the “The Mickey Mart Rewards Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser”, Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports…

Larry “Spideman” McBride’s New Motorcycle Nearing Completion

The 11-time Top Fuel champion and world record holder, Larry “Spiderman” McBride, is like a kid counting down the days till Christmas. The Spiderman can’t wait to unveil what is sure to be a gift for the ages – a…

Bammer Racing Shines in National Magazine–Hot Rods and Harleys

  Larry “Drums” Brancaccio and Bammer Racing is ready to go racing but one of their winter projects involved a full photo shoot and after press time, you can find Drums in Issue 2 of Hot Rods and Harleys Magazine. page…

Chris Matheson Crash Video

Top Fuel racer Chris Matheson suffered a high speed crash this past weekend on the motorcycle formerly owned by Jimmy Brantley. The good news is, aside from a broken foot and some serious road rash, Matheson is OK.

Win a Set of Dymag Wheels from Orient Express

This is your chance to own a pair of the new Dymag Ultra Pro UP7X wheels for your machine for FREE! No purchase necessary! These ultra lightweight forged aluminum and super strong wheels are the pinnacle of motorcycle wheel technology.…

Pollacheck Makes Second Final Round Appearance, Ray Moves to Top Ten

  The O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA SpringNationals this past weekend gave Sovereign-Star Racing’s Scotty Pollacheck his second appearance in a final round of competition and moved teammate Michael Ray up three places in the overall points after he won his…

Arana Notches Third Consecutive Victory

The only thing that is stopping Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. these days is the finish line as he remained unbeaten in 2013, sweeping to his third consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA…

MIROCK Group Photo

  Dear MIROCK Sponsors and Tracks,   The MIROCK Superbike Series racers, crew, family, and staff would like to thank all of the series sponsors for their incredible support!   We will be sending all of you an 8×10 photo…

Sovereign-Star Racing Maintaining Momentum for Houston

  Following their most successful race yet at the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals near Charlotte, N.C., the Sovereign-Star Racing team and racers plan to continue their progress toward winning a Wally this weekend at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA…

Harley-Davidson to Sponsor WMDRA Top Fuel Class at Sturgis Drags

The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce a partnership with Harley-Davidson Motor Company to sponsor the Top Fuel class at the WMDRA Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Harley-Davidson will offer a…

Pollacheck Advances to No. 2 in Points, Sets Low ET for Four-Wide

  The Sovereign-Star Racing team turned the unique challenges of the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals into huge opportunities as their racer Scotty Pollacheck made his first final round appearance and advanced to No. 2 in the points, while also…

Lucas Oil’s Arana Wins Again

Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. roared to his second consecutive victory of the season, winning the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on Sunday. Arana Jr. became the first rider since 2006 to win the first two races of…

Sovereign-Star Racing ready to tackle new Four-Wide racing experience at zMAX

  The fourth annual Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will present an entirely new challenge for the Sovereign-Star Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle (PSM) team as they adapt to the unique four-lane racing style of zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, N.C. The…

Cox Qualified in Quickest Top Fuel Field in History

  Mark Cox competed in hisfirst race of the season for Team owner Steve Horne in the 2013 NHRA Harley-Davidson Racing Series on April 12-13 at Virginia Motorsports Park in Petersburg (Richmond), Virginia. He and Douglas Horne ride the Romine…

Janette Thornley’s Personal Best 7.302 ET and 1st NHRA Appearance

  The Dream Chaser Racin’ team continues to work out some of the kinks of a newly formed race team.   A busy schedule of April appearances at the Manufactures Cup Series April 6-7 in Bradenton Florida and the NHRA Harley-Davidson…

Dave Vantine Being Groomed to Race Pollard Top Fuel Bike

Top Fuel motorcycle drag racing is starving for more competitors. A very talented racer appears to be on his way to joining the exclusive club. Pro Mod veteran Dave Vantine tested the five-second, Greg Pollard-owned Top Fueler at Virginia Motorsports…

Videos From The Dragbike Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga.

On the weekend of April 5-7, 2013, motorcycle drag racers on the east coast had two races to choose from within 400 miles. Many, including icons of the sport Paul Gast and Rickey Gadson, chose the Dragbike Nationals due to…

McBride Dominates Season Opener in Bradenton

  Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride began the 2013 campaign the way he begins most of his seasons – victorious.  Spiderman scored a commanding and dominant win at the Exoticycle Manufacturers Cup from Bradenton, Fla. April 5-7. “Everything went…

Make Sure Brakes are Working for MIROCK

  Safety first… Just a friendly reminder to all MIROCK racers that Front & Rear brakes are required and must be functional in Pro Mod, Pro Street, Real Street, Top Sportsman, Crazy 8’s, 4.60 Index, 5.60 Index, Pro E.T., and…

MIROCK Group Photo on April 27th

  Some exciting news for MIROCK sponsors, racers, crew and family! MIR will be organizing a HUGE “Group Racer Photo” just like this one in the staging lines on Saturday, April 27th at the Fast by Gast Spring Nationals. This…

MIROCK Brock’s Performance Street E.T. Purse Flyer Correction

The purse for the Brock’s Performance Street E.T. class at ALL MIROCK events is $1,000 to win, $300 to runner-up, $100 to semis, $50 to 1/4 finals, and $25 to 1/8 finals. Entry Fee is $50 (one-day) or $80 (two-day).…

Art Malone Passes, Don Garlits Remembers

Art Malone, a legendary racer and track operator, died March 29th due to complications from an air boat crash a few years ago. “Big Daddy” Don Garlits sent along the following letter reminiscing about his old friend. Dear Friends, My…

Chassis Builder Loses Eyesight, but Not Vision for Racing

For fabricator and past racer, Dan Parker, his dreams, goals and everyday life changed permanently on March 31, 2012, when a horrible accident left lasting injuries that would change his life forever. Parker’s most significant injury sustained during the crash,…

Dream Chaser Racin’ Season Opener

Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley kicked off her second season of racing at an American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) event at the State Capital Dragway in Baton Rouge, LA. It was an exciting weekend for the Dream Chaser Racin’ team,…

AMSOIL Renews Title Sponsorship for WMDRA Sturgis Nationals

AMSOIL INC. of Superior, Wis., has renewed their Title Sponsor agreement with the Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals. “This is a great day for the motorcycle drag racing community,” says WMDRA President Sandra…