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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…

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…