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Ryan Schnitz Drag Racing School

Ryan Schnitz will be hosting a 1 day Drag School at Virginia Motorsports Parks on Friday, April 19th, one day before the Hosepower Hustle Event.   This $250 course will give you the opportunity to improve your launch technique, reaction time,…

NHRA License Required for MIROCK event at Atco Dragway

Originally MIROCK and Atco Dragway had hoped riders would not be required to have a NHRA License for the Atco event, but that is not the case. All riders entering the event at Atco Dragway will be required to have…

MIROCK Opener Rained Out

An extended winter weather pattern and deteriorating forecast have forced Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood to impose a one-month delay to the start of the 2013 Mickey Thompson Performance MIROCK Superbike Series which was to have begun this weekend.  …

MIROCK Paying $1,000 to First Harley Win in Any Class

The Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series has posted a $1,000 Cash Bonus to the first Harley Davidson motorcycle that wins in any class at a MIROCK event. The MIROCK Superbike Series offers nine different classes that many v-twins may…

MIROCK Ground Clearance Rule and Enforcement Tool

The 2″ Ground Clearance Rule will be enforced at MIROCK in 2013 in all sportsman and grudge classes. This has always been a rule but will now be randomly enforced for rider safety and to minimize downtime due to oil…

Orient Express, DME, Shinko and World Wide Bearings Back MIROCK, Rockingham Approaching

Rodney Williford, John Dobrin, Boo Brown, Shayne Proctor, and Andy Baumbach are all expected to not only defend their championship titles this weekend, but also to collect their unique championship apparel and 2012 Champion Trophies. The Mickey Thompson Performance Super…

Pollacheck Soars to No. 4 after First Ever Semifinals Appearance in Gainesville

Sovereign-Star Racing’s Scotty Pollacheck celebrated the first semifinal round appearance of his NHRA career as he drove to the No. 4 spot in the Pro Stock Motorcycle points standings this past weekend at the Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. “It was…

Capone Racing Partners with Team HeadBlade

Frank Capone of Capone Racing is now going to represent Team HeadBlade for the 2013 drag race season. “During the winter, Shaun Reno and I had many conversations about the 2013 season. Shaun is not going to race full time…

Gatornationals Foreshadows Season of Parity in Pro Stock Motorcycle

A tradition-rich history is an impormant element of any great motorsports event. The NHRA Gatornationals from Gainesville, Fla. has never lacked in that quality. The event is in its 44th year and has hosted some of the sport’s most memorable moments. It has always been like spring…

Gatornationals Photos From the Pits

Enjoy some images from the 44th annual Amalie Oil Gatornationals from Gainesville, Fla., March 14-17. It’s the season-opening race for the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. Click here to check out the gallery

Destination Daytona Bike Week Gallery

Right up the road from Daytona, Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach Fla. hosts one of Bike Week’s biggest events. The complex showcased several top aftermarket companies, a Wyotech Brute Horsepower Shootout on the dyno and a ton of…

NHRA Gatornationals Entry List

Here is who is entered for the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle category’s season-opening race, the 2013 Amalie Oil Gatornationals from Gainesville, Fla., March 15-17. Pro Stock Motorcycle # Cls Driver Hometown Make Eng Entry 1 PSM Ed Krawiec Avon IN…

DME Reduces The Price of a Man Cup Pro Street Tech Card

DME has chosen a unique way to support the Pro Street class at the Manufacturers Cup in Bradenton, Fla. Instead of adding to the purse, DME wanted to help all the racers by lowering the price of a tech card…

MTC Engineering Posts $2,100 in MIROCK Contingency

MTC Engineering has posted $2,100 in the 2013 MIROCK Contingency Program. MTC Engineering has been a MIROCK Superbike Series contingency sponsor since 2008, and is proud to be able to keep giving back to their racers with the contingency program.…

Concepts posts $5,250 in MIROCK Contingency

Cycle Concepts continues their support to the MIROCK racers, and has posted $5,250 for the 2013 MIROCK Contingency Program. Cycle Concepts has been a MIROCK Superbike Series contingency sponsor since 2009, and has continued to payout in all MIROCK classes.…

PR2 – A Company Built on a Proven Formula for Racing Success

Experts agree, in business or sport, focusing on what provides the most gains is a sound strategy. Using that same simple philosophy, PR2’s Chris Durham has developed two of his sons into world-class professional motocross racers and transformed his suspension…

Matheson Scorches at Adelaide

Australian Multiple Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion, Chris Matheson and his Nitro Voodoo Team bagged maximum points at the Adelaide Raceway meeting held on 23-24 February 2013.  Matheson Top Qualified with a 5.37 ET and Top MPH at 199.73 and won…

MIR Opener Cancelled

  This weekend’s “Season Opener” on Saturday and Sunday has been cancelled due to the low 39 – 45 degree temperatures forecasted for Southern Maryland. We generally like to see temps in the upper 40’s at a minimum on race…

Ryan Schnitz Touts New EK Chain

I haven’t been this excited about a new product in a long time! The new EK 3D Premium Motorcycle Chain is as beautiful as it is strong with 11,400 lbs of tensile strength and only weighing 4.81 pounds per 100…

Tevis Moffett “Sheriff Slim” Passes

Tevis Moffett passed on Feb. 23. He is remembered as being one of those responsible for the first seven second pass. A Key member of the RC Engineering Primary Race Team for many years, including the years of the RC…

Cox and Horne Team Up for 2013 Harley-Davidson Championship

Mark Cox has joined the Horne Racing Team for the 2013 NHRA Harley-Davidson Racing Series. He and Douglas Horne will be competing on Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the Top Fuel class in a two-bike effort. Mike Romine of Romine Racing, who…

MIR Owner Royce Miller Recovering from Successful Open Heart Surgery

Maryland International Raceway owner and MIROCK official, Royce Miller, is taking a leave of absence to recover from open heart surgery. Cycledrag.com would like to wish Miller a speedy recovery. Miller’s son Jason wrote, “Well they are finished with dad,…

New Index Class Added to MIROCK Series

MIROCK Superbike Series officials have announced that the Louis Concrete and Steel Company of High Point, NC, have entered into an agreement to sponsor a new Index Class, running off of a 4.60 Index. The 4.60 class will qualify on…

Harley-Davidson Expands NHRA Drag Racing Series Classes Pro Dragster to Join Top Fuel and Others in New Sportsman Racing Series

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is pleased to announce that it has worked with NHRA to include the popular nitromethane-burning Pro Dragster class in the newly formed NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series.   Pro Dragster joins the previously announced classes that will…

Superior Powder Coating at an Unbeatable Price – McKees 724-480-7297

At Cycledrag.com, we are always searching for outstanding parts and services at affordable prices to help your motorcycle look and perform its best. We found a true gem with McKees Powder Coating, who is offering unbeatable deals on their first-rate…

MIROCK Real Street Rule Revision

Real Street Rule Revision: MIROCK has decided to allow the aftermarket dashes in the Real Street class as there is no performance advantage to them, and the rule revision will be made to the rulebook tomorrow on www.mirockracing.com. However, all…

McBride Recovering from Successful Knee Surgery, Will Appear at Indy Dealer Show

Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride is recovering from a successful knee surgery, performed last week. Spiderman had his torn meniscus repaired and is expected to fully recover in four to six weeks. “I go to the gym a lot,…

AMRA Keeps Tradition Alive at Rockingham Dragway

Different logo, same great race.  That’s Rockingham Dragway track owner Steve Earwood’s mantra for the AMRA  Nitro Harley Nationals to be contested at his racetrack, Oct. 11-13, 2013.   It took little time for American Motorcycle Racing Association President Marty…

Racers Could Capitalize On the SGMP/Manufacturers Cup Dispute

Motorcycle drag racing’s most recent dispute between South Georgia Motorsports Park and the Manufacturers Cup committee can be simplified to, “We don’t need you, you need us.” There are many different interpretations of this ongoing disagreement, but at the root…

2013 MIROCK Rulebook

The 2013 M/T MIROCK Superbike Series Rulebook is now online. There has been a few clarifications and revisions made for the 2013 season along with a few new combinations for the Pro Street and Real Street. These new combinations include…

Dave Rieff Named to Anchor Role for ESPN NHRA Drag Racing Coverage

When the newly re-named NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series begins its 13th season on ESPN later this month, a name and voice familiar to fans of the series will be in a new role on ESPN’s television coverage team.…

JRI Shocks Renews MIROCK Contingency Program

JRI Shocks has posted $1,925 in the 2013 MIROCK Contingency Program. JRI Shocks has been a MIROCK contingency sponsor for the last 3 years, and MIROCK would like to thank them for their loyal support. Make JRI Shocks your choice…

Vortex Racing posts $6,600 in the MIROCK Contingency

Vortex Racing has renewed their contingency sponsorship for the 3rd straight year, and has posted $6,600 for the 2013 season. Vortex Racing is the sole contingency sponsor for racing sprockets, so make Vortex your sprocket choice and get paid for…

Penske Shocks renews MIROCK Contingency Program

Penske Racing Shocks has posted $3,450 in the 2013 MIROCK Contingency Program. Penske Racing Shocks has been a MIROCK contingency sponsor since 2008 and MIROCK would like to thank them for their loyal support. When you are looking to put…

Brock’s Performance posts $39,600 in MIROCK contingency for 2013

In continuing its tradition of unrivaled racer support, Brock’s Performance has posted $39,600 in contingencies for the MIROCK race series for 2013.  This is up $3,600 from last season and this huge payout makes Brock’s Performance the biggest contingency sponsors…

AMRA Ready to Race, Will Attend V-twin Show

Marty and Jayne VandenHeuvel are getting primed up for the 2013 AMRA race season, adding a couple events to their already busy schedule to meet the needs of those who are joining the AMRA.   Marty, “We feel bad that AHDRA…

Frank Capone and Shaun Reno 2013 Schedule

Off season from racing is not a time for meditation and relaxation, it’s time to get new parts, sometimes new paint, make deals with sponsors, and set the season’s calendar.   In 2012 Frank Capone of Capone Racing won his…

Larry “Spiderman” McBride Announces 2013 Schedule

After much consideration, 11-time world champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride announced his plans for the 2013 season. “I’m looking forward to another great season,” McBride said. Make sure to catch the nation’s quickest motorcycle at a track near you. McBride’s 2013…

Brock’s Performance Renews Street E.T. Sponsorship at MIROCK

Brock’s Performance has renewed their Street E.T. class sponsorship in the MIROCK Superbike Series for the 2013 season. Brock’s Performance has also been a loyal contingency sponsor of the MIROCK series since 2008. The Street E.T. class is a great…

Tom Caldwell/Old Guys Do Rule Racing Announce Plans for 2013

Tom Caldwell’s Old Guys Do Rule Racing proved the point in 2012 as Caldwell finished 2nd in Pro Gas with the AMRA with the new 1/8 and ¼ ET and  MPH records.  He went on to win the AHDRA Pro Stock…

Janette Thornley Leaves Ray Price Team

It was an interesting rookie year for Janette Thornley. In her first ever drag race season, she finished 5th in two very competitive Pro Dragster fields.  Now it’s time to set a schedule for 2013 and she’s up to the…

Trim-Tex Sponsors Fall-Line Sports Car Team

Fall-Line Motorsports is thrilled to announce that Trim-Tex Drywall Products will be the primary sponsor on the #46 BMW M3 and will be on the car for the entirety of the 2013 Continental Tires Sports Car Challenge season.   The…

A Year in the Life of a Puma Top Fuel Bike Engine

Some of the more usual questions we get from visitors to the King Racing pit area during a race event are “how long does the engine last?” or “do you have to rebuild it between every run like the Top…

Schnitz Racing Excited for 2013

There was a time when Schnitz Racing founder Dave Schnitz was so busy traveling to motorcycle drag races, he barely found time to stop by his Decatur, Ind., headquarters to change his clothes.  As Schnitz Racing’s mail order business grew…

Harley Racer Verl Smith Reloading for 2013

Harley-Davidson drag bike veteran, Verl “Smitty” Smith  and his VSR4VETS team were pleased with their progress in 2012. Smith did a lot of testing and development which translated  into consistent eight second passes at well over 150 mph. Smith is…

Sovereign-Star Racing Announces Three Drivers and Suzuki Program for 2013 Season

After a successful 2012 season as a newly-assembled team, the Sovereign-Star Racing partnership announced plans on Jan. 3 to further expand their National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock Motorcycle program to include a third racer and a Suzuki motorcycle…

2013 Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule

March 1-3 NHRA  Screamin’ Eagle Championship, Houston, TX March 9-10 AHDRA Florida Nitro Nationals, Gainesville, FL March 9-10 ADRL Dragpalooza IX, Rockingham, NC March 10 Little River Dragway Motorcycle Sunday-Texas Scooter Times, Temple, TX March 14-17 – NHRA PSM, Gatornationals,…

Where Will Larry “Spiderman” McBride Race This April, SGMP or The Cup?

Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride would rather suffer a first-round red light than have to make the difficult decision he is faced with. The Spiderman cringed upon hearing South Georgia Motorsports Park and The Manufacturers Cup group will hold…

Chris Matheson No Blow at the Plex

Australian multiple Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion had a disastrous race meeting at the recent Round at the Perth Motorplex at Kwinana Beach, Western Australia. Matheson made the pilgrimage across Australia to continue his good form, after a dominant win in…

It’s Getting Ugly – The Dispute Between The Cup and SGMP Intensifies

Early this week news broke that The Manufacturers Cup group and South Georgia Motorsports Park would hold competing events this spring, on the same weekend, less than 300 miles apart. Subsequently, Tim Fleming of SGMP made a statement that he…

2013 MIROCK Schedule and Class Designations

2013 MIROCK Schedule FBR Shop Spring Bike Open March 22 – 24, 2013 Rockingham, NC                     Professional Classes Run At Event:  PST, RST Sportsman Classes Run At Event:     T/S, C/8, P/ET, S/ET, 4.60, 5.60, GR     Fast by…

Pro Mod Demoted to an Exhibition Class in MIROCK for 2013

For 2013, The Pro Mod bike class will be run at select MIROCK events as an exhibition only class, and not run at all events. As of right now, the Pro Mod bike class will be run at the WPGC…

Huge Sale At Schnitz Racing

Visit www.Schnitzracing.com and use the promo code below to take advantage of major savings.

New Rocker Arm Assembly For UPM HD Heads by Hawaya

Finally, a solution for the weak valve train system used on most Harley Davidson style race bikes. This new system keeps the same 1.74 rocker ratio, but addresses the problems like rocker arm breakage, pushrod galling and wear on the…

Call McKinney’s Used Auto Parts

Call McKinney’s Used Auto Parts at 937-379- 1969 for anything you need for your car or truck. Transmissions, motors, rear ends? McKinney’s Auto Parts has it all. Mention you saw the ad on Cycledrag.com for special pricing.

Brock’s Performance Continues Support of the Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School for 2013

Brock’s Performance is proud to announce it will be renewing it’s sponsorship of the Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School for the 2013 race season. The Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School holds classes from New Jersey to Texas. Personally taught by…

EFI Lectron “Injectron” Throttle Bodies from Schnitz

Lectron Fuel Systems has introduced their EFI Lectrons “Injectrons” Throttle Bodies.   Available in your choice of size from 44mm to 52mm to fit the needs of your engine.  Now you can ensure your large displacement engine isn’t restricted by…

Vintage Top Fuel Motorcycle display at zMAX 4 Wide Nationals April 19-21

Frank Spittle, North Carolina veteran motorcycle drag racer, is pleased to announce a collaboration with zMAX Dragway to bring a Vintage Top Fuel Motorcycle display at  NHRA’s The 4 Wide Nationals, April 19-21, 2013. Spittle says, “The bikes will all be displayed…

Tom McCarthy Bio

Cycledrag.com  contributing writer/photographer Tom McCarthy is the author and publisher of Elmer Trett’s biography, Elmer Trett and the Gods of Thunder.  Mr. McCarthy’s background in motorcycle drag racing both as a journalist and sportsman racer span 1981 to present.  …

MIROCK Expands to Atco Raceway for 9 Events in 2013, US Nationals Returns

The Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series is proud to present our 2013 schedule and to announce the addition of the historic 44th annual Orient Express U.S. Nationals at Atco Raceway to our series. The 2013 schedule will feature a…

Manufacturers Cup Adds Virginia Motorsports Park to the Schedule

The Manufacturers Cup series has added Virginia Motorsports Park to its schedule for 2013.  The race will take place June 21-23.  Two races in Valdosta, Ga. and one in Indy, Ind. also remain on the schedule. “We have had numerous…

Mac McAdams’ New Ride

Longtime  motorcycle drag racer, Mac McAdams, recently announced some huge plans for the 2013 season on his Facebook page. McAdams, who finished second in the MIROCK Pro Mod point series this year wrote, “Well after 20years on M/C racing we…

Team HTP Performance in the Winners Circle at The Cup

The Haltech 2012 World Cup Finals in Valdosta, Georgia was a huge event with a record turnout of over 800 motorcycles competing for their share of $67,000 over the three-day event from November 9th-11th. Team HTP Riders Danny Cox, Lavar…

McBride Wins the Cup and the Championship

Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride had a consistent, dominant and victorious showing at The Manufacturers Cup from Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 9-11, to win the eleventh championship of his illustrious career. “It means a lot to win another title for…

Congrats to all the Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series Champions

Congrats to all the Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series Champions for their hard work and dedication to the MIROCK Superbike Series!   To view the 2012 MIROCK Champions, click the following link: http://www.mirockracing.com/championships/2012_champions.htm   To view the complete 2012…

Matheson Wins Australian Nationals

Three times Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion, Chris Matheson and his Nitro Voodoo Team stamped their intentions for the new ANDRA Pro-Series, Top Qualifying, winning the Meeting, setting a new MPH Personal Best and ran quicker than anyone had on…

Sovereign-Star Racing’s Pollacheck Finishes No. 7 in Rookie Season

During a whirlwind rookie year in the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Full Throttle Series, Sovereign-Star Racing’s Scotty Pollacheck honored the team with a No. 7 finish in the Countdown to the Championship and a finalist nomination for the 2012…

Sovereign-Star Racing’s Hall advances from rookie to racer in first NHRA season

Sovereign-Star Racing’s John Hall began the season with his first ever NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) appearance at the Gatornationals and later advanced to two semifinal round appearances and a celebrated Round 2 win against Championship Runner-Up Andrew Hines and…

Schnitz Racing – Spark Plug Gap Adjust Tool Keeps The Fire Going

The SRR Spark Plug Gapper is an ingeniously designed tool that allows quick and accurate gapping and checking of spark plug gap.   Spark plug gapping is usually done with a hammer or by hitting the plug on a workbench.…

Manufacturers Cup Statement from Jay Regan

“The Manufacturers Cup would like to personally thank each and every attendee of the Haltech World Finals this past weekend. With a bike count in excess 800 entries from all over the world, the event was a huge success and…

Brock’s Performance Equipped Riders Take Four Championships During Season Finale

This past weekend, the stage was set for an epic season finale to the motorcycle drag racing season with great weather and a international turnout of competitors at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Brock’s Performance racers came out on top at…

Brock Davidson Hooks up Bubba Stewart

James Stewart has signed a multi-year contract with Yoshimura Suzuki Racing and will be competing for both Motocross and Supercross championships aboard the Yoshimura Suzuki RM-Z450. As a ‘Welcome to Suzuki’ gift, American Suzuki Motor Corp. presented James with this…

Stoffer Signs off With Quarterfinal Finish

GEICO Suzuki rider Karen Stoffer endured a bittersweet day at the NHRA Finals Sunday, winning another Pro Stock Motorcycle round before falling to 2012 champion Eddie Krawiec in the second round. The defeat also ended Stoffer’s nine-year relationship with GEICO.…

Manufacturers Cup Photos

Here a few quick shots from the Manufacturers Cup in Va1dosta, Ga., Nov. 9 -11.

McBride in Search of Championship 11.5

Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride is aiming for what he calls championship No. 11-and-a-half at the Manufacturers Cup from Valdosta, Ga., Nov 9-11. Throughout his many years or racing, Spiderman earned 10 season-titles, and was well in control of…

Sovereign-Star Racing rookies look for first win at Pomona

The Sovereign-Star Racing team plans to merge new ideas with Star Racing’s proven success to gain a win for their rookie drivers at this weekend’s AAA Auto Club National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) World Finals in Pomona, Calif. Both racers…

Consummate Comeback

After trailing Joey Gladstone by 34 points with two races left to go, Rodney Williford did exactly what he knew he had to do to earn his third MIROCK championship – win out. Williford defeated Greg Wallace in the final…

Sovereign-Star Racing Makes Second Semifinal Appearance

For the second time this season, rookie John Hall took his Sovereign-Star Racing team to the semifinal round of a National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) national event. This past weekend’s race at the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The…

Stoffer Leaves Las Vegas Smiling

Karen Stoffer and the GEICO Suzuki reached the second round of the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals on Sunday at one of her home tracks, The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. “Bummed, but happy,” Stoffer said. “It was fun.…

Disappointing End to Season for Savoie

The team had very high hopes for a strong finish, but NHRA’s 2012 Full Throttle Series season ended on a disappointing note for White Alligator Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Jerry Savoie. Qualifying for the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals…

Arana Jr. Bows to Father

Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. failed to make the semifinals for only the third time of 2012, losing in the quarterfinals of the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals Sunday at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to…

Arana Sr. Racking up Round Wins

After a slow start to the weekend, Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. bounced back to post a semifinal finish Sunday in the Big O Tires NHRA Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Although Arana Sr.…

Tonglet Pleased Despite Early Loss

GT Tonglet didn’t come up with a round win Sunday in the Big O Tire Nationals at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, but he was nevertheless pleased with the performance of his new Nitro Fish Suzuki. Tire smoke…

Hines or Krawiec?

With just two races left in the 2012 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle season, Las Vegas and Pomona, the battle for the championship has become a two horse, or a two Harley race. Defending class champion Ed Krawiec holds a slim…

Road to the Future award contenders will try to earn more votes at Las Vegas

While many veteran drivers will be fighting it out in the Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship playoffs, the battle for the 2012 Auto Club Road to the Future Award is also going to be intense at The Strip at…

One out of Four for Hector Sr.

Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. was able to smile Saturday despite getting only one full run in qualifying for the 28th annual Uni-Select Auto Plus NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway. That’s because that pass, in the first…

Up and Down Weekend for Stoffer

For GEICO Suzuki rider Karen Stoffer, the rain-delayed 28th annual Uni-Select Auto Plus NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway was a case of good news, bad news. Stoffer won her first-round Pro Stock Motorcycle matchup against Michael Ray on Monday,…

Hines Smashes Record, Harleys Dominate

Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines set a new national Pro Stock Motorcycle Elapsed Time record of 6.728 seconds at the rain-delayed Auto-Plus NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway Monday. Hines and his teammate, Ed Krawiec, advanced to…

MIROCK Fast by Gast Fall Nationals Coverage

The MIROCK Fast by Gast Fall Nationals from Maryland International Raceway, Sept. 29-30, got underway at about 10:30am on Saturday after a precise and thorough track prep led by MIROCK official Jason Miller. With temperatures in the 60s and 70s…

Pollacheck Focuses on St. Louis After Tire Mishap at Dallas

The Sovereign-Star Racing team will aim for safer ways of attracting media attention at this weekend’s AAA Insurance NHRA Midwest Nationals in St. Louis, Mo., after racer Scotty Pollacheck nearly lost control of his motorcycle during qualifying at the Dallas…

MIROCK FBG Fall Nationals Sept 29-30 Weather Update

Per MIROCK Event Director Jason Miller MIROCK FBG Fall Nationals Weather Update: There is only a chance of a passing shower this weekend, and as always MIR will push hard to get the event completed. So trust in the MIR…

Tom Caldwell/Old Guys Do Rule Racing, locked and loaded for Bowling Green

Tom Caldwell/Old Guys Do Rule Racing is locked and loaded for the AMRA National Finals at Bowling Green KY, this weekend. This event is always fun, exciting and packed with spectators.   After winning the AHDRA Numidia Nitro Nationals;  Caldwell is confident,…

McBride Poised to Enthrall Fans in Bristol This Weekend

Top Fuel legend, Larry “Spiderman” McBride is poised to entertain race fans with swift and loud nitro runs at this weekend’s Beef O’ Brady’s Thunder Valley Mayhem/Super Chevy Show from Bruton Smith’s spectacular Bristol Dragway in Bristol, TN. McBride seems…

King wins Finals, Secures Sixth Championship Crown

The Gulf Oil – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel team rider Ian King secured the 2012 European Dragracing Championship crown in style at the final round of the Championship at Santa Pod, UK at the weekend, a record breaking sixth…

Carrie Seifert Tate and Amazon Racing Celebrate Their First AHDRA Nitro Harley Win

Carrie Seifert Tate a.k.a. “The AMAZON” goes to the Winner’s Circle at the AHDRA Liberty Nitro Nationals in Catawissa, PA, September 9, 2012. Seifert Tate is currently Number 2 in National Points in the AHDRA Pro Drag Nitro Harley Class.…

MIROCK Series Points Standings Heading into Final MIR Event of 2012

MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES – PRO MOD “Top 10” Professional Class – Season points updated on 9-13-12 Position Rider Name Total Points 1 Ronald Procopio Jr 628 2 Rob Hunnicutt 442 3 Mac McAdams 391 4 Ryan Schnitz 324 5 Kenny…

Sovereign-Star Racing’s Pollacheck locks into the Countdown for Charlotte

Sovereign-Star Racing’s Scotty Pollacheck locked into the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) Full Throttle Countdown to the Championship after winning in Round 1 against his teammate John Hall at the Mac Tools U.S. Nationals. This biggest race of the year,…

Janette Thornley Gets Treed

Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley continues to make the program and earn points in the AHDRA Championship Series in the Hawaya Racing/Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson Pro Drag class.   After qualifying 4th in a tight Pro Drag field at Numidia Raceway for the Liberty Nitro Nationals…

NHRA PSM Post Playoff Field Set

The Screamin Eagle V-Rod team and the Arana family lead the field into the NHRA’s six-race battle for the championship.  The Chase begins this weekend in Charlotte, NC. 1) Eddie Krawiec 2110 2) Andrew Hines 2080 3) Hector Arana Jr.…

Hines Wins Indy for The First Time

In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Andrew Hines earned his first Indy victory by outrunning Hector Arana Sr. in the final round. Hines rode his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to a 6.937 at 191.70 to take the easy win when Arana’s…