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…
Star Racing Announces Riders, Plans Full NHRA Circuit
The Star Racing team has announced that they will run a full NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) circuit with two riders for the 2012 season, after several years of sporadic participation in the series. In addition to this news, Star…
Numidia Dragway/Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson Run for 2012 the AHDRA Pro Drag Championship
Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson is proud to announce that Numidia Dragway (Home of the Guaranteed Payout) has returned as the primary sponsor of The Numidia Dragway/Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson Nitro Pro Dragster piloted by Rich Vreeland. The Numidia Dragway/Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson Nitro Pro Dragster will…
Korry Hogan Coming Out of Retirement
Sources tell CycleDrag.com Top Fuel motorcycle drag racer Korry Hogan has told friends that he plans to race again. Hogan, who holds the world speed record at 255 mph, declared his retirement after crashing at 246 mph late last season.…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Welcomes Back Sponsors at Dealer Expo
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride has been enjoying the weekend, signing autographs, mingling with motorcycle enthusiasts and welcoming back his sponsors for the 2012 season at the International Powersports Expo at the Indiana Convention Center. …
See Larry “Spiderman” McBride at the Indy Motorcycle Dealer Expo
Top Fuel legend and 10-time national champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride will be at this weekend’s, Feb. 17-19, International Powersports Expo at the Indiana Convention Center. The Spiderman will be mingling and signing autographs at the Web-Cam/Kibblewhite booth. “I always have…
Unmasking Spiderman – The Tale of Larry McBride
Newport News, Virginia is like many small American cities. Fairly quiet, unassuming, full of hardworking people trying to get by. We’re known for the Newport News Shipyard as well as being home to many military families. There isn’t much past…
Cycle Concepts posts $9,600 in MIROCK Contingency
Cycle Concepts has posted $9,600 in the 2012 MIROCK Contingency Program. Cycle Concepts has been a MIROCK Superbike Series contingency sponsor since 2009, and has continued to payout in all classes. All drag bikes and street bikes use a clutch…
Hot Deals From Schnitz Racing
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Capone Racing to start 2012 Season With New List of Goals
Frank Capone has completed all the goals he had set in his 2nd season with the AHDRA (All Harley Drag Racing Assoc.). After winning Pro Rookie of the Year in 2010, Capone and team, Mark Godin, Richard Murray, Lorne Buchanan…
Mickey Thompson Posts $12,000 in MIROCK Contingency
Mickey Thompson Tires has posted $12,000 in the 2012 MIROCK Contingency Program. Mickey Thompson has been the MIROCK Superbike Series Title Sponsor for the last 8 years and has been a contingency sponsor since 2009. When you are looking for…
Photo Flashback – Star Racing
Before Star Racing’s George and Jackie Bryce competed with 18-wheelers, multi-rider teams and a trailer full of spare engines and parts, like most others, the duo began modestly. Here George and Jackie prepare for a run in 1979 at Memphis…
Star Racing to Sponsor Pro Comp at April Manufacturers Cup
The Manufacturers Cup group has announced the first Cup race of the 2012 season on April 13-15 at South Georgia Motorsports Park (SGMP) in Cecil, Ga. (Valdosta). As one of the eight members of the Manufacturers Cup group, Star Racing…
Royal Purple Continues to Back Manufacturers Cup Pro Drag
Hawaya Racing Products and Purvis Motorsports are proud to announce that Royal Purple Lubricants has agreed to continue sponsorship of the Pro Dragster class in the up coming Manufacturers Cup races. “We are very excited to have the folks from…
Hawaya Racing Announces Venom Sponsorship
Johnny Vickers, the president of Hawaya Racing Products (HRP) announced today that they have attained sponsorship of Venom-Group International (VGI) for 2012. “We have reached an agreement with Venom-Group International to come on board as the official battery of the…
Bates Leathers Posts $9,600 in MIROCK Contingency
Bates Leathers has renewed their contingency sponsorship for the 5th year in a row and has posted $9,600 in contingency! Bates Leathers will also have a display at all MIROCK events and can measure riders for their own custom drag…
PAC Racing Spring 2012 AHDRA Contingency Fund
PAC Racing Spring will pay $50.00 to the winners in the following classes at each 2012 AHDRA Official Event: Pro Drag, Pro Mod and Super Gas. To be eligible, you simply need to purchase a PAC Racing Spring product from…
AHDRA Giving Free Tickets to Military and Reserve Personnel
AHDRA has announced an open invitation to all active U.S. Military and Reserve Personnel to attend any 2012 AHDRA event, free of charge with valid military identification. AHDRA President, Craig Tharpe said, “that he and the AHDRA staff are proud…
Brock’s Performance Boosts MIROCK Contingency Posting
In continuing its tradition of unrivaled racer support, Brock’s Performance has posted $36,000 in contingencies for the MIROCK race series for 2012. This is $4,000 more than Brock’s Performance posted for the series last season and makes Brocks Performance one…
Manufacturers Cup Spring Race Confirmed, April 13-15, Series News
The Manufacturers Cup event will return to South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga., for a fourth time on the weekend of April 13-15. The release date of the spring race came later than expected due to a brief stalemate…
Orient Express Renews MIROCK Pro Street Sponsorship
Once again, Orient Express has renewed their sponsorship contract for the famous Pro Street class featuring the World’s Fastest Streetbikes in the MIROCK Superbike Series. Orient Express has been the class sponsor of the Pro Street ever since its inception…
2012 MIROCK Contingeny Program
The MIROCK contingency program is better than ever in 2012. Click here for full details.
Stoffer and GEICO Poised for Title Run in 2012
Karen Stoffer has finished 11th or better in the Pro Stock Motorcycle points standings all nine seasons her and her teammates have been together in the NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing Series. Seven of those seasons, the Doug and Debbie…
House of Speed Renews MIROCK Crazy 8’s Class Sponsorship
House of Speed has renewed their class sponsorship contract for the popular Crazy 8’s class for the thired year in a row! The House of Speed has supported the Crazy 8’s racers since the inception of the class back in…
Trac King Clutches and APE to Sponsor MIROCK Top Sportsman
Trac King Clutches / APE has come on board as a brand new sponsor of the MIROCK Superbike Series for 2012! Trac King Clucthes / APE will be sponsoring the popular Top Sportsman class for the season! The Top Sportsman…
Brock’s Performance Signs on as Street ET sponsor at MIROCK
Brock’s Performance has signed on as the new Street ET class sponsor in the MIROCK Superbike Series for 2012! Brock’s Performance has been a loyal contingency sponsor of the MIROCK series since 2008, and wanted to step up their support…
Harley-Davidson Renews AHDRA Title Sponsorship for 2012
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is pleased to announce the renewal of its title sponsorship of the All Harley Drag Racing Association’s Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Championship Series for the 2012 racing season. “From 230mph nitro-burning Top Fuel Harleys to the Draggin’…
Hawaya Racing Now a Dealer for Lenco Transmission
Hawaya Racing, Inc. is proud to announce they are now a dealer for Lenco Transmission. “We have had a long relationship with Lenco over the years in the manufacturing of our shafts, sprockets and gears, says Johnny Vickers, president of…
Hawaya Racing and Vreeland’s H-D to Sponsor AHDRA Pro Drag
AHDRA Headquarters is pleased and proud to announce that Hawaya Racing/Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson will sponsor the Pro Drag Class for 2012. We appreciate our long time relationship with Hawaya Racing and Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson and look forward to working with both organizations…
2012 Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Schedule
April 21-22 AHDRA Florida Nitro Nationals, Gainesville, FL April 28-29 AMRA Bowling Green, KY May 5-6 AHDRA Carolina Spring Nitro Nationals, Rockingham, NC May 19-20 AHDRA- Northeast Nitro Nationals- Atco, NJ June 9-10 AHDRA- Ohio Bike Week Nationals, Summit Racing…
Pastrana Planning Nationwide Debut
Travis Pastrana has had no desire to get back on a motorcycle in the last couple of months as he tries to rehab his shattered right ankle. The action sports star competed in the Race of Champions in December, tested…
2012 Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule
In addition to the schedule below, the Manufacturers Cup committee is expected to release three dates and venues for the 2012 season. 2012 Motorcycle Race Schedule March 8-11 NHRA Gainesville March 17-18 Mirock Rockingham March 30-31 ADRL Houston April 20-21 …
Rush Named the Official Exhaust of AHDRA
AHDRA Headquarters is pleased to announce that Rush Racing Products has just announced that they will continue their support of the 2012 AHDRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Series. It’s great to have Rush back on board for 2012 as the “Official…
Royal Purple Confirms Pro Dragster Sponsorship for 2012 Manufacturers Cup Races
The 2012 Manufacturers Cup schedule has yet to be released, but no matter when and where these races take place, Royal Purple Pro Dragster will likely be back as a category. Class organizer and racer Johnny Vickers of Hawaya Racing…
Harley-Davidson to Again Back AHDRA in 2012
Harley-Davidson will continue its support of the All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) in 2012 with the Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Championship Series. Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts is gearing up for an exciting AHDRA racing season in 2012. We are…
2012 Screamin’ Eagle Championship Series Information
Happy New Year to all! The 2012 AHDRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Series Schedule has been released. We have firmed up most everything that impacts our 2012 racing season. We have done some reorganizing which was necessary to adjust our position…
Call McKinney’s for Great Deals on 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.
Decisions, Decisions – Which 2012 Motorcycle to Buy?
Happy New Year! Now which motorcycle are you going to buy? A trip to a dealer with a comprehensive inventory of 2012s will leave most shoppers with a multitude of factors to consider. Even drag racing enthusiasts need to carefully…
Fast by Gast Renews MIR Sponsorship for 11th Straight Year
Fast by Gast has renewed their 2012 event title sponsorship of the MIROCK Superbike Series events at MIR for the 11th straight year. Fast by Gast is one of the longest running sponsors in the MIROCK Series and MIR is…
Clean Vintage Norton For Sale
Cycledrag.com reader Wayne needs some help finding a home for his immaculate 1978 Norton. Are you interested? Email Wayne at NCDragster@nc.rr.com Wayne writes, “Here are some pics of my 74 850 Norton. It is for sale, my knee can’t not take the kicking (I…
Schnitz Sale of the Week
Click here and don’t miss out on Schnitz Racing’s sale of the week.
New AMC Signs Show Motorsports Complex Features
Since the February 9, 2011, announcement of the Americus Motorsports Complex (AMC), the Star Racing team has been working tirelessly on the lengthy planning and approval process required for such a large facility. After more than 30 years in the…
Star Racing Celebrates with 2011 European Championship Team
Star Racing hosted six members of the Hungarian-based Sovereign Racing Team last week as they visited Americus, Ga. While the Europeans were in town, Star Racing also held a celebration in honor of the Sovereign Team’s 2011 European Pro Stock…
Is the First Five-Second Motorcycle Finished?
Has Top Fuel dragbike legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride’s iconic, world record-holding motorcycle made its final pass down the quarter-mile? McBride plans to retire his legendary race bike when his longer and more modern motorcycle debuts in 2012. The new machine…
Americus Motorsports Complex Receives FAA Approval
Star Racing recently received approval from the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for the future Americus Motorsports Complex (AMC) redesigned site plan. After months of waiting, this news marked another major step in the lengthy planning process for the motorsports complex.…
Chris Matheson wind Round No. 2 of Australian Championship
Australian multiple Top Bike Champion, Chris Matheson and his Nitro Voodoo Team won at Round 2 of the ANDRA Pro-Series Championship at the Perth Motorplex last weekend. Matheson top qualified with a 6.403 at almost 200mph on a challenging track. …
Schnitz Racing Carrillo Pistons and Price Match Special
Piston Kit, Kawasaki ZX-12 – CP $721.05 Piston Kit, Kawasaki ZX-14 – CP $721.05 Piston Kit, Suzuki GSXR1000 – CP $721.05 – $805.60 Piston Kit, Suzuki Hayabusa 08-12 – CP $721.05 Piston Kit, Suzuki Hayabusa 99-07 – CP $721.05…
King Ends Season on a High
Following their impressive top three European Championship finish in their very first year on the all new Gulf Oil – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike, the team elected to compete in the British season finale, the ACU / UK…
Bill Warner Crash Video
Recently land speed racer Bill Warner had an unfortunate crash at about 110 mph at the Texas Mile. Warner issued the following statement on his condition – “First of all, I want to thank everyone for their faithful prayers and…
Brock’s Performance Hits the Dyno With the 2012 Kawasaki ZX14R
Brock Davidson of Brock’s Performance has been making parts for the new 2012 Kawasaki ZX14R, but until the November Manufacturer’s Cup event he’d never actually laid his hands on one. There he got to put Robert Fisher’s Roaring Toyz 2012…
Spiderman Endures Harley Onslaught to Win Manufacturers Cup
Top Fuel superstar Larry “Spiderman” McBride triumphed in opposition to one of the toughest fields the 33-year veteran had ever seen at the Manufacturers Cup in Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 11- 13. Import rival Chris Hand and nine of the world’s…
Multi-Time Bracket Racing Champion Konopacki Fractures Skull
Perhaps the most successful dragbike bracket racer ever, Mike Konopacki, recently fractured his skull while playing hockey in his home country of Canada. The multi-time champion was struck in the head with a stick and had to undergo surgery. Konopacki,…
Rockingham Track Manager and Announcer “Big” John Leviner Passes
John Leviner, 46, a key player in the day-to-day operation of Rockingham Dragway, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 16, after suffering an apparent massive heart attack at his home. Leviner, known familiarly by the nickname “Big John,” was a jack-of-all-trades at…
Ray is Looking for Big Things in 2012
Michael Ray may have not ended the 2011 season on the high note he was looking for, but remains positive heading into 2012 NHRA Full Throttle season. “We ran pretty good first round. We had a tire issue during qualifying…
Schnitz Racing Black Friday Sale
There is a huge Black Friday sale set to take place at Schnitz Racing. Don’ t miss out! Shirts ship for just $4.00 Order 3 or more and they ship for FREE! Trac Dynamics Kawasaki ZX-14 +6″ Polished Swingarm…
Brancaccio Inducted into Hometown Hall Of Fame
Reigning champion in the American Motorcycle Racing Association, Larry “Drum” Brancaccio has been enshrined in the Nutley, N.J. Hall of Fame. Among those enjoying Brancaccio’s remarks are U.S. Senator Frank A.Lautenberg, a 1941 Nutley High School graduate; Scoutmaster and adventurer…
McBride Wins Manufacturers Cup
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride outlasted the quickest Top Field he’s ever seen to win the Manufacturers Cup from Valdosta, Ga. The bump spot for the eight-bike field was an astounding 6.42 Chris Hand was bumped out with a…
Tonglet Wants to End Season on Positive Note
In his two years of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racing, LE Tonglet has experienced the thrilling, unexpected ride into prominence with his fantastic 2010 Countdown to the Championship finish and then a confusing conclusion to the 2011 Full Throttle Racing…
Ray Ready for Pomona and Beyond to 2012
A first round loss in Vegas did not take away all of Michael Rays confidence heading to Pomona, California for the World Finals. “ I am really optimistic about this weekend. We ran really good in Vegas, all three of…
Motorcycle Drag Racing: A History Available from Schnitz
There is a line in a Lovin’ Spoonful song that says, “It’s like trying to tell a stranger about rock ‘n roll.” Motorcycle drag racing is a bit like that. To those who follow it, the sport makes perfect sense.…
2011 SEMDRA Awards Ceremony Celebration
The 2011 SEMDRA awards ceremony celebration will take place Friday, Nov. 11, 2011 at the Manufacturers Cup Race after Top Fuel qualifying, at approximately 6 p.m in the concession pavilion of South Georgia Motorsports Park, Adel, Ga. Please come and…
Complete Listing of Amazing Bonuses Available at The Manufacturers Cup, Nov.11-13
The 2nd annual Manufacturers Cup Finals from Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 11-13, will offer racers unprecedented opportunities to win bonus parts and prizes. This extensive list of products adds to an already impressive and lucrative purse. Dial it in, sharpen up…
SEMDRA Deactivates for the 2012 Race Season
The Southeastern Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (SEMDRA) committee members regret to announce that the organization will not be active for the 2012 drag racing season in the hopes that conditions improve enough over the next year to reactivate the series…
Crazy 8’s Added to Manufacturers Cup, $1,000 to Win
The 8.88-index class designated for quick street bikes, known as Crazy 8s, has been added to the upcoming Manufacturers Cup from Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 11-13 and the winning rider will receive $1,000. The Cup committee is adding the class to…
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Points Heading into Final Race
With just one event left, The Auto Club Finals from Pomona, Calif., Nov. 10-13, Vance and Hines V-Rod racer Ed Krawiec enjoys a 69-point lead in the standings. Pro Stock Motorcycle Points 01 Ed Krawiec 2,589 02 Hector Arana Jr …