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Vickers Makes it Three in a Row at The Cup

Johnny Vickers made it three wins in a row at the inaugural Manufactures Cup Indy race held in Indianapolis Indiana, and further advances his points lead in the Cup series. Vickers qualified in the #1 position running a 7.167 @…

Sovereign-Star Racing Prepares for Postponed Mac Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals

Persistent rains have forced NHRA officials to postpone the 58th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. The Sovereign-Star Racing drivers John Hall and Scotty Pollacheck will compete on Sept. 8-9 when the…

Dyna 2000SE Ignition from Schnitz

Dyna 2000SE Ignition Module   The Dynatek 2000SE Ignition is the latest from Dynatek. It is a piggyback unit that allows you to control the ignition timing of your motorcycle’s engine.   The 2000SE uses direct coil driver technology and…

Dyna 2000SE Ignition Module from Schnitz

Dyna 2000SE Ignition Module   The Dynatek 2000SE Ignition is the latest from Dynatek. It is a piggyback unit that allows you to control the ignition timing of your motorcycle’s engine.   The 2000SE uses direct coil driver technology and…

Haltech Engine Management Backs Fall Cup

Haltech Engine Management is proud to announce its partnership with the Manufactures Cup Motorcycle Drag racing series in sponsoring the Manufactures Cup World Cup Finals to be held at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta Georgia on November 9-11th 2012.…

Punisher Racing Reloaded for Numidia

Punisher Racing and Dale Nilles is back to his old form on his new ProDrag bike with his win at the Northwest Nitro Nationals in Woodburn, Oregon.  This was his 5th final in a row winning 2 of them. Dale…

MIROCK Gives Pro Street Liter Bikes 6 More Inches

The Orient Express Pro Street class has seen the tightest competition it has had in years. The best of the best with nitrous injected big bore bikes,  turbocharged big bore bikes, and turbocharged liter bikes have all achieved 6.9 second…

Ian King Suffers in Sweeden

The Gulf Oil Dragracing – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike team suffered a significant setback in their quest for the 2012 European Top Fuel Bike Championship after suffering problems when preparing for their first round elimination run. Despite concerns…

Rain postpones 58th Annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals One Week

Persistent rains have forced NHRA officials to postpone the 58th annual Mac Tools U.S. Nationals presented by Auto-Plus at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis to Sept. 8-9. “The persistent weather has affected the racing surface and we have chosen to…

Indy Victory Left a Lasting Memory

Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. knows the feeling of winning the U.S. Nationals, and he’d love to experience that again. Arana Sr. won at Indy in 2009, and he’ll be one of the favorites in Pro Stock Motorcycle…

Savoie Refreshed and Ready

After sitting out the most recent NHRA Full Throttle Series event in Brainerd, Minn., Jerry Savoie and the White Alligator Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle team are primed for this weekend’s Mac Tools U.S. Nationals at historic Lucas Oil Raceway at…

Burley Returns to NHRA Tour

It has been two months since Kieth Burley made his highly anticipated NHRA debut as the driver of the Junior Pippin-owned Triumph Castrol Pro Stock Motorcycle at the Route 66 Nationals near Chicago, but Jupiter, Florida-based Burley has been anything…

Zloop to Back L.E. Tonglet

Officials from Hickory, N.C.-based Zloop Computer and Electronic Recycling Centers have announced a marketing partnership agreement with Pro Stock Motorcycle rider L.E. Tonglet for the remainder of the 2012 NHRA season. The alignment with Tonglet’s GT Motorsports is the first…

King Continues Olympic Success

Whilst Team GB competitors were winning Gold Medals in British rider Ian King’s home town of London his own Gulf Oil Dragracing – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike team won Gold at Dragracing’s NitrOlympx in Hockenheim, Germany, increasing their…

GEICO’s Stoffer Clinches Countdown Spot

GEICO Suzuki’s Karen Stoffer became the latest member of the Pro Stock Motorcycle class to reach the Countdown to the Championship after her first-round win in the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway on Sunday.   With one…

Sovereign-Star Racing Team looking to Continue Sonoma Success

After the Sovereign-Star Racing teammates’ successful performances at the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Sonoma Nationals they headed home to continue their long hours in the shop on engine updates and improvements over the two-week break. The crew hopes to…

Spiderman Rained Out in Norwalk After 6.01 and Successful Parachute Test

Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride was rained-out of his final two exhibition passes at this past weekend’s Night Under Fire from Norwalk, Ohio. Before the event was called, McBride gave the thousands of motorcycle and drag racing enthusiasts…

Orient Express Appointed Dymag Wheels U.S. Distributor

Orient Express is pleased to announce the return of Dymag to the U.S. market. Orient Express has been named the official, authorized importer and distributor for the full line of Dymag carbon fiber, magnesium, and aluminum motorcycle wheels. Dymag wheels are available in…

NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series Unveiled for 2013

NHRA has announced the formation of the NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series, a 10-race series at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional events beginning in 2013. The NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series will offer a total purse…

McBride to Debut Parachute at Norwalk Night Under Fire Aug. 11

The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer Larry “Spiderman” McBride once said he would never use a parachute to help slow down his iconic, nitromethane-guzzling dragbike. “I have to eat my words,” laughed McBride.  “I have to apologize to Sam Wills…

New Track Record for Ian King

British rider Ian King and his Gulf Oil Dragracing – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike team returned to the Alastaro Motorpark in Finland following their strong showing at the previous round in Sweden intent on extending their points lead…

Lucas Oil’s Arana Clinches Playoff Spot with Semifinal Finish

Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Sr. clinched a spot in the Countdown to the Championship with a semifinal finish Sunday in the NHRA Sonoma Nationals.   Arana Sr. beat Steve Johnson in the first round, ran down Karen Stoffer…

Krawiec Continues Dream Season for Harleys

Harley-Davidson has dominated the class of late behind riders Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec. The two have combined to win every race this season, seven if you are counting at home. Krawiec took the honors last weekend in Denver, defeating…

McBride to Miss Indianapolis NHDRO/Manufacturers Cup Race, Will Appear in Norwalk Aug. 11

Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride regrets to inform his fans he will not attend the upcoming NHDRO/Manufacturers Cup event from Indianapolis, Ind., Aug 17-19, due to scheduling conflicts. After a very successful and popular showing at last year’s Norwalk,…

High Altitude Tuning is Key to Sovereign-Star Racing Plan

The Sovereign-Star Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle team expects their hard work to pay off this weekend at the 33rd annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Denver, Colo. Star Racing owner, George Bryce, and his crew have been…

Hotel Information for MIROCK Bike Fest

MIROCK has hundreds of racers and thousands of fans traveling for the MIROCK-XDL FBG/WPGC “Bike Fest”, and if you need hotel rooms then please take notice. MIROCK officials have received calls from racers and fans that they are having trouble…

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

Hawaya Racing Products is proud to announce that we have reached an agreement with Rush Racing Products to sponsor the Pro Dragster class in the up coming Manufacturers Cup race to be held August 17-18-19, 2012 at the legendary Indianapolis,…

UFC’s Meteoric Rise far from Slowing Down

The sluggish economy seems to be ravaging the revenues of many avenues of sports and entertainment. Yet, much like its accomplished mixed-martial arts fighters, the UFC is finding ways to succeed in the face of adversity. UFC 148, held July…

Star Racing Collects Two Wins in Norwalk

Sovereign-Star Racing teammates Scotty Pollacheck and John Hall both claimed round wins and improved qualifying positions at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals this past weekend in Norwalk, Ohio. After the team’s difficult race in Chicago the week before, the…

Rush Racing Products to Sponsor Pro Dragster Class For Manufacturers Cup Race at Indy 2012

Hawaya Racing Products is proud to announce that we have reached an agreement with Rush Racing Products to sponsor the Pro Dragster class in the up coming Manufacturers Cup race to be held August 17-18-19, 2012 at the legendary Indianapolis,…

The Evolution of the Sport – Drag Bike Racing in 1992 vs. 2012

Motorcycle drag racing has changed a great deal over the past 20 years as evidenced by the next two videos – A big, East Coast motorcycle drag racing event from 1992 A big, East Coast motorcycle drag racing event from 2012…

For White Alligator Racing team, it’s Nice to Have Options

This much is certain: Jerry Savoie and the White Alligator Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle team will be in action at this weekend’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Route 66 NHRA Nationals in Joliet. What is a bit less clear is whether Savoie…

King Sets New Mark in Sweden

British rider Ian King and his Gulf Oil Dragracing – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike team followed their win at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend with another strong showing at the second round of the European Dragracing Championship at…

Casey Stemper Wins ADRL Virginia

A blown head gasket almost cost Casey Stemper in the Pro Extreme Motorcycle finals, but he was determined not to let it get the better of him. It might have cost some parts on the bike, but Stemper continued to…

MIROCK Superbike Showdown Returns to MIR, July 21-22.

The Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series returns to Maryland International Raceway for the biggest and best MIROCK event of the year at the Fast by Gast / WPGC Bike Fest on July 21-22, 2012. The event will feature Mickey…

Nitro Voodoo Takes Three From Three Australian Championships

Current Multiple Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Matheson and his Nitro Voodoo Team have taken out the 2012 Australian Fuchs Winternationals, held at Ipswich in Queensland last weekend. Matheson’s dominant run in the Championship continued, taking out Top Qualifier…

Carrie Seifert Climbing AHDRA Pro Drag Point Standings

Carrie Seifert Tate a.k.a. “The AMAZON” is currently Number 2 in national points with the AHDRA Pro Drag Nitro Harley Class.  She has had two back-to-back runner up finishes.  The first at the Northeast Nitro Nationals in Atco, New Jersey,…

Barry Greene Obituary and Funeral Information

Pascal Debarry Greene was born October 11, 1974 to proud parents Pascal Quarterman and Alice Luvenia Greene Quarterman in Savannah, Ga.  On Friday, June 8, 2012 God called him home after sustaining injuries from an automobile accident on I-95 near…

Sovereign-Star Racing Teammates find Rhythm at Englishtown

With consistent performances throughout the first four races of the NHRA Full Throttle Racing Series, John Hall and Scotty Pollacheck are both feeling more at home on their Sovereign-Star Racing S&S-powered Buells, especially after this past weekend at the Toyota…

S&S Partners with WMDRA for Sturgis

The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is proud to welcome S&S Cycle, Inc. as a Performance Partner for the 2012 Sturgis Nationals. “S&S has been in the v-twin high performance parts business for over 50 years, and we just…

Godspeed Barry “Georgia Boy” Greene

Cycledrag.com is saddened to report the passing of former MIROCK Outlaw Pro Street racer Barry “Georgia Boy” Greene. On the morning of Friday, June 8th, Greene was involved in an auto accident on I-95 near Savannah, Ga., and later succumbed to head…

Christopher Richterberg Climbing up Jr. Dragster Ranks

Although Christopher Richterberg just started racing in January of 2012, he is no stranger to the track! Christopher has been traveling the AMRA and AHDRA racing circuit since he was 1 ½ years old, with his dad, Christopher Sr.  Christopher…

Parts Failure Trips up GEICO’s Stoffer

Karen Stoffer could have used another run Sunday to tune her GEICO Suzuki after a difficult weekend at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. But there are no freebies in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class.   Stoffer, who suffered through transmission…

Sovereign-Star Racing Ready to ‘Hit the Ground Running’ at Englishtown

 In their first NHRA season, the Sovereign-Star Racing Team already has several round wins under their belts and a small Wally for “2012 Best Appearing Crew” at the NHRA Southern Nationals in Commerce, Ga. The crew has since had four…

Tonglet Ready for E-Town

Holding down 10th place in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition isn’t where LE Tonglet really wants to be. But times have changed since he captured the 2010 Full Throttle Series title. The competition, meanwhile, has been twisted tighter than the…

The Ultimate Dave Schultz and John Myers Collector Auction

Up for bid is a collectible bundle featuring two late, great racers who produced the most memorable rivalry in motorcycle drag racing history – John Myers and Dave Schultz. In this auction you will get a very rare and highly…

MIROCK Mid-Season Rule Change for PST Nitrous Bikes

There have been rule changes in the Orient Express Pro Street class to help close the performance gap between the nitrous bikes and the turbo bikes for the last decade. The nitrous bikes were given many advantages in the rulebook,…

Chris Matheson’s Voodoo Continues to Dominate

Chris Matheson’s Top Fuel Motorcycle Team Nitro Voodoo has continued their dominance in the Australian Pro-Series Group 1 Competition, winning the Sydney Dragway Nitro Champs on the weekend. Matheson almost one second quicker than his nearest competitor stamped his authority…

Bring Your Motorcycle Shocks to Life at East Coast Suspension, (724) 336-3293

Any smart racer knows, it doesn’t matter how powerful an engine is if the power can’t be effectively transferred to the ground.  Traction is essential in all forms of motorcycle racing and riding, and a proper suspension setup is necessary…

Caldwell Breaks AMRA Record

Tennessee native and national champion Pro Stock racer Tom Caldwell has sat out several seasons, career changes got in the way of completing his newest Pro Stock race ride. But he’s come out of semi-retirement with a vengeance. Caldwell brought…

Capone Racing Maintains AHDRA Pro Mod Points Lead

Frank Capone cut an almost perfect light, .004 in the first round against team mate Shaun Reno to take a win and advance to the 2nd round on elimination’s on Sunday at the AHDRA Carolina Spring Nationals presented by Carolina…

Dream Chaser Racin’ Performs Well at The Rock

Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley continued her rookie season at the AHDRA Carolina Nitro Nationals held in Rockingham North Carolina May 5-6. Qualifying in the #6 position, Janette ran consistently and continues to develop her skills as a rookie rider.…

Bammer Racing Qualifies after Scary Ride to the Track

Larry “Drums” Brancaccio and Bammer Racing had one of their more exciting races with the AHDRA and most of the excitement was in transit TO the track.  Even if you’re a serious nitro fan, sometimes we don’t realize how much is…

Sovereign-Star Racing Team Receives Best Appearing Crew Award

As a newly assembled crew this season, the Sovereign-Star Racing Team was extremely proud to take home a small Wally for “2012 Best Appearing Crew” at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Southern Nationals in Commerce, Ga. The recipient of this…

Carrie Seifert Sets New Female Nitro Harley Record

Carrie Seifert Tate a.k.a. “The AMAZON” set a new record for a female pilot on a Nitro Harley running a 7.29 @ 168.45 mph in the quarter mile this past weekend in Rockingham, NC. The AMAZON starts the AHDRA season…

Puma Engineering Completes Unique Engine

Puma Engineering have completed the engine and pod assembly of their unique blown parallel nitro twin for delivery to its new owner, Norwegian rider Hans Olav Olstad, where it will be fitted in the previously supplied rolling chassis. The engine…

McBride Establishes New World Record on Electric Motorcycle at 6.94

Top Fuel motorcycle icon, Larry “Spiderman” McBride has yet another world record to add to his impressive resume. During a test session at Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie, Va., May 4th, 2012, Spiderman piloted the innovative Lawless electric dragbike to…

Sovereign-Star Racing Teammates Move to Top 10 in Points

The Sovereign-Star Racing Team riders, Scotty Pollacheck and John Hall, not only racked up personal career bests at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals in Houston, Texas, but the duo also advanced to No. 7 and No. 10, respectively,…

Nitro Harley Racer Larry “Drums” Brancaccio Lands New Sponsor

Larry “Drums” Brancaccio has been moving fast down 1/4 mile dragstrips throughout the US and Canada for over 25 years. Yep, that’s impressive but it seems dimmed by the history of his new sponsor Anthony Augliera, Inc., a diverse trucking…

Dream Chaser Racin’ Janette Thornley Opener Season With Impressive Cup Run

Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley kicked off her first season of drag racing at a Manufacture’s Cup held in Valdosta, Georgia, April 13-15. It was exciting weekend as Thornley, owner and operator of her nitro burning, carbureted, 121 ci Pro…

Vickers Dominates The Cup

Hawaya Racing headed to South Georgia Motorsports Park to kick off the 2012 racing season at the Manufactures Cup race in Valdosta Georgia. 12 AHDRA legal Pro Dragsters showed up for the 8 bike field sponsored by Royal Purple Lubricants.…

Rodney Williford and Joey Gladstone Join Pro Street Six Second Club

At the MIROCK Fast by Gast Spring Nationals, Apr. 28-29, Rodney Williford became the third Pro Street rider to record a six-second elapsed time with a 6.95 at 204 mph in the second session of qualifying. Williford ran another 6.95…

Richard Gadson Crashes at Atco Test Session

Manufacturers Cup and MIROCK racer Richard Gadson suffered a top-end crash while testing in Atco, NJ, Tuesday April 24th.  The good news is Gadson escaped without suffering any major injuries. On his Facebook page Gadson wrote, “Well I had my…

MIROCK Spring Nationals Race Status 4/26

Race Status Report For MIROCK FBG Spring Nationals – There is only a 30% – 50% chance of a passing overnight shower on Saturday Night for Southern Maryland. The daytime forecasts for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday look great with partly…

Sovereign-Star Racing Team Hosts European Guest for Houston Race

The Sovereign-Star Racing crew is proud to welcome the team’s co-owner, Jeno Rujp, to America for his first NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) event ever. Rujp, who owns Sovereign, a large European sugar distribution company, will be traveling from his…

Star Racing’s MonStar Head Approved for European Competition

The MonStar billet 4-valve cylinder head, developed by Star Racing and Monster Race Products, has been officially approved for Pro Stock competition in the UEM European Drag Racing Championship. After several weeks of deliberation, the official announcement was delivered to…

WMDRA (Western Motorcycle Drag Race Association) Starts Season at Speedworld with Happy Racers and Big Fun

Partnership and fast bikes combined for a successful weekend at Speedworld Dragstrip in Wittmann, Arizona according to Sandra Alberti, Operations Director of the WMDRA, LLC. The WMDRA found an interesting and untapped partner with Misbehavin Motorsports for the kick-off event…

Friday Testing at MIR before MIROCK Events

 The Fridays before MIROCK events at MIR in 2012 will now be an “OPEN” test session from 9am-5pm with no limit on entries anymore. The cost is $100 per bike (not per rider). You will not need to sign up…

Stoffer Keeping an Eye on Weather as Race Approaches

Karen Stoffer and the GEICO Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle team are keeping an eye on this weekend’s weather forecast for the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA Spring Nationals at Royal Purple Raceway. Stoffer and the team are hoping for hot weather…

McBride Displays Dominance with Six “Fives” and Defeats Familiar Foe to Win Manufacturers Cup

The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer, Larry “Spiderman” McBride, opened his 34th season of competition with remarkable consistency and dominance over a full field of Top Fuel racers to win the Manufacturers Cup from South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga., April 13-15.  McBride…

McBride Takes the Pole on Day No. 1 of Manufacturers Cup at 5.86/241 MPH

Larry “Spiderman” McBride showed no signs of “taking it easy” on his first official run of 2012. The Spiderman soared to the No. 1 qualifying position on Friday, April 13th at the Manufacturers Cup from South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta,…

McBride Poised for Success and Speed and Season-Opening Manufacturers Cup

Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride feels like a kid counting down the days until Christmas morning. The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer (5.79) is eager and poised to begin his 34th season of competition at the Manufacturers Cup from Valdosta, Ga.,…

McIntosh Machine Posts $16,200 in the MIROCK Contingency Program

McIntosh Machine & Fabrication has posted $16,200 in the 2012 MIROCK Contingency Program. McIntosh Machine & Fabrication has been a MIROCK Superbike Series contingency sponsor since 2008, and has quadrupled their postings for the 2012 season. So make McIntosh your…

Hawaya Announes Autolite as Official Nitro Bike School Spark Plug

Hawaya Racing is proud to announce Autolite as the Official Spark Plug of the Hawaya Racing Nitro Bike School. We have used Autolite spark plugs for years, with record setting success. It is very exciting to have a company like…

Manufacturer’s Cup Series Adds Points System and Summer Race in Indy

The Manufacturers Cup and NHDRO have reached a historic agreement to join forces in an effort to present the largest motorcycle drag race the Midwest has ever seen to the legendary Indianapolis, Indiana Lucas Oil Raceway the weekend of August…

CP-Carrillo posts $4,000 in the MIROCK Contingency Program

CP-Carrillo has renewed  their sponsorship for the second year in a row in the MIROCK Superbike Series contingency program, and has posted $4,000 in payouts. So make CP Pistons your choice for high performance pistons and make extra cash at…

APE Wrist Pins Withstand McBride’s Horrific Explosion

The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer, Larry “Spiderman” McBride suffered the worst engine explosion of his 34-year career at last year’s Manufacturer’s Cup Finals from Valdosta, Ga., in November.  Thanks to outstanding components by APE (www.aperaceparts.com), the physical and financial…

Spy Photos – McBride’s New Bike Close To Completion, Tinwork Done

Top Fuel Motorcycle 10-time champion, Larry “Spiderman” McBride, continues to push forward on the development of his cutting-edge race bike. Randy Randazzo, a protege of McBride’s late, legendary chassis builder, James “Puppet” DiTullio, completed the tinwork, which will serve as…

HTP Battles Difficult Track Conditions at MIROCK Opener

Richard Gadson joined the team this year with his nitrous Kawasaki ZX-14 Real Street bike.  HTP recently added a MoTeC M84 standalone ECU and custom nitrous kit.  Danny Cox and Ryan Schnitz are back with their nitrous Suzuki Hayabusa Pro…

NHRA Adds Weight to V-Rods

Following a review of recent performances in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category, NHRA has announced that the minimum weight for the Harley-Davidson 160-cid, four-valve combination will increase 20 pounds, from 640 to 660. The adjustment is part of NHRA’s ongoing…

NHRA Speaks on Pro Stock Motorcycle Pairity

NHRA’s Vice President of Technical Operations, Glen Gray spoke on Vance & Hines’ excluse ownership of the Harley-Davidson V-Rod program in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. “There has never been a rule against it, and I will give you an…

Team Half Fast Welcomes Lucas Oil, Accel, Goodson Tools, and PBI Sprockets for 2012, and Welcomes Back Sponsors from 2011

Team Half Fast Drag Bike Racing of Ypsilanti, Michigan is proud to welcome Lucas Oil Corporation, (www.LucasOil.com), Accel Motorcycle (www.accel-motorcycle.com), Goodson Tools and Supplies (www.Goodson.com), and PBI Sprockets (www.pbisprockets.com) to the Half Fast Family! “We’ve been working with the Lucas…

Huge Field Expected at AHDRA Opener April 21-22

AHDRA announced today the signing of Gainesville Harley-Davidson as the Presenting Sponsor of the AHDRA-Florida Nitro Nationals, which is expected to be the largest season opener ever for AHDRA. Gainesville Harley-Davidson, General Manager, Kevin Lytle says he and his staff…

Capone Racing Enterprise at Harley-Davidson of Boston Open House

Frank Capone and Capone Racing Enterprise will be taking their record breaking race team to Harley-Davidson of Boston for a huge open house this Saturday from 9-5. For the non-locals in search of some race chatter you can find Harley-Davidson…

Americus Motorsports Complex Completes Topography Fieldwork

Star Racing and the Americus Motorsports Complex (AMC) team announced today that the fieldwork is complete for the topography mapping of the land on South Georgia Tech Parkway. This welcome news marks a significant milestone in the project as local,…

AHDRA names Vicci as Official Apparel Supplier

AHDRA is proud to announce the signing of Vicci Fashion Group as their Official Apparel Supplier for the 2012 race season. Vicci will work closely with AHDRA to supply crew and retail apparel to the series as well as to the…

Star Racing Returns Strong After Three-Year NHRA Absence

After a three-year absence from fulltime NHRA racing, George Bryce and the Star Racing team were very proud to gain their first round win since 2008 and to qualify both racers in one of the toughest fields yet in Pro…

AHDRA Banquet to be Held in Gainesville

The All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) has announced that the 2011 “Night of Champions” Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012, beginning at 5:00pm, at the Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites in the Bivens Ballroom. Racers,…

Savoie Accepts Challenge of New Beast in Season Debut

Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Jerry Savoie took on a new challenge at the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals this weekend at Auto-Plus Raceway at Gainesville when he hopped aboard his new White Alligator Racing (WAR) S&S Buell after racing a Suzuki…

Arana in No. 2 Position

The Lucas Oil Drag Racing team won’t be intimidated by trying circumstances in the Tire Kingdom NHRA Gatornationals at Auto Plus Raceway at Gainesville. In Sunday’s eliminations, Lucas Oil Buell rider and Hector Arana Jr. will be chasing new Pro…

Krawiec Eclipses 200 MPH and Betters NHRA ET Record in Testing, Riders Crash

Two-time NHRA Full Throttle champion, Ed Krawiec, unofficially,  became the first Pro Stock Motorcycle rider to surpass the 200 mph mark with a sensational run of 6.771 at 200.08 in a pre-GatorNationals test session at South Georgia Motorsports Park in…

Krawiec Aiming to Win Third Straight GatorNationals

The NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class begins its season this Friday at the GatorNationals from Gainesville, Fla.  Reining class champion Ed Krawiec looks to accomplish what few racers have by winning an event for the third consecutive year. “Having the…

Gulf Oil Motorsports Fielding Several Teams in 2012

2012 could well be the busiest and most exciting year yet for Gulf in International Motorsport, with a massive Gulf representation in top-flight endurance racing across four different teams and more European championship drag racing.   ASTON MARTIN RACING Gulf…

Amazon Racing Goes Nitro

Amazon Racing’s Carrie Seifert Tate, a.k.a. The Amazon is going to be competing in the All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) Pro Drag Class in 2012.  She’ll be piloting her brand new 2012 Hawaya Racing Pro Dragster Nitro Harley-Davidson this…

Find Out How You Can Race ET for Free in 2012

Planning to race or attend an upcoming AHDRA event? “We would like to give anyone wishing to race in the AHDRA/Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Series, an opportunity in 2012, to be able to race.  Therefore, if you have never raced…

FBR Shop to sponsor 5.60 Index class at all MIROCK events

The 5.60 Index class has been growing and growing the last few years at Rockingham Dragway and there has been a demand from racers to see the class expand to Maryland International Raceway as well so it could be run…

Mickey Thompson Tires Re-signs as MIROCK Series Title and Pro Mod Sponsor

Mickey Thompson Tires has renewed their title sponsorship of the MIROCK Superbike Series for the 12th year in a row, and has been an important partner in growth of the series in the last decade. In addition to their title…

AHDRA Contingency Program Coming Together for 2012

After a busy winter of meeting with two-wheeled manufacturers across the U.S., AHDRA is proud to announce the following 2012 contingency sponsors, on board and ready to reward racers for using their products. Our plan is to educate the racers,…

Updated 2012 Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule

2012 Drag Race Schedule March 24 – 25 WRMDA Speedworld Raceway Park, Phoenix, AZ March 31 – April 1 AMRA State Capital Raceway, Baton Rouge, LA. April 13-15 Manufacturers Cup Race at South Georgia Motorsports Park, Valdosta, GA April 21-22…