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The Perfect Season Continues for Gaige Herrera

Gaige Herrera stayed perfect on the season in Pro Stock Motorcycle, going 6.717 at 201.25 in the final round on his Vance & Hines / Mission Foods Suzuki to beat Chip Ellis and claim his third straight win Sunday at…

Gaige Herrera Remains Unbeaten on the Season

In the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge Gaige Herrera continued his perfect season by winning the special bonus event in Chicago and also qualifing No. 1. Herrera continued to be nearly unstoppable in Pro Stock Motorcycle, crushing the Route 66 Raceway…

Gaige Herrera Dominates Opening Day of NHRA Chicago

On a day filled with tracks records, Gaige Herrera set two in Pro Stock Motorcycle, powering to the provisional No. 1 position on Friday as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returned to Route 66 Raceway for the Gerber…

Four Pro Stock Motorcycle Racers to Battle in Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge

When it comes to the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, the Pro Stock Motorcycle category gets to join the fun for the first time as part of this weekend’s Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented by PEAK Performance.…

Epic Motorcycle Weekend Ahead as NHRA Returns to Chicago

The last time Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride was at Route 66 Raceway, the year was 2000 with the AMA Prostar series,  and he was embarking on what would become one of the most impressive stretches in motorcycle…

Chris Matheson Announces Retirement from Top Fuel after First Australian Five

Like a NFL quarterback announcing his retirement after winning the Super Bowl, Australia’s quickest and fastest motorcycle drag racer Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson has called it a career after realizing a dream a decade in the making by recording Australia’s…

Steve Johnson Presents BAT-man Scholarships at Pennsylvania Schools

On May 11, 2023, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer and team owner Steve Johnson traveled to the Lancaster, PA area to present two BAT-man (Be A Technician) Scholarships at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology and Lancaster County Career & Technology…

Paul Teutul Sr.’s Thoughts on Harley Baggers

In this interview Paul Teutul Sr. of Orange County Choppers gives us his thoughts on the Harley-Davidson Bagger crazy, let’s us know what is next for him in the motorcycle world and tells us how he goes about judging a…

Reviewing Our First Electric Bike

In this video Cycledrag sets out to review this 2023 e bike, the Cyrusher Ranger and determine wether or not this very fast e-bike / electric motorcycle is worth the money? From the e bike delivery, to the unboxing, to…

A1 Cash Days Harley Bagger Race

 We will get a close look at some of the world’s quickest and fastest nitrous and turbo Harley Davidson street tire drag bikes at A1 Cash Days as we ask NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle legendary crew chief George Bryce of…

Two Stroke Bike Week 2023

Join us for Two Stroke Bike Week 2023 from “The Dragon” or “Tail of the Dragon” at Deals Gap Motorcycle resort as we take you on a tour to see the most amazing collection of street legal vintage two stroke…

Top Fuel Bikes to Headline Big Event at England’s Santa Pod

Nitro-fuelled Top Fuel Bikes are the headline attraction as Santa Pod Raceway launches 2023’s FIM European Drag Racing Championship over the Spring Bank Holiday weekend.   The two-wheeled rivalry which has sustained the European scene for so many seasons is…

Top Fuel Motorcycle Owner Valiantly Fighting Cancer

Please keep the prayers going for Eddy Kiihnl as he continues his aggressive chemotherapy and help us find this Top Fuel Motorcycle a new home! Kiihnl shares his emotional story below. Eddy Kiihnl can be reached on Facebook for anyone…

Mission Accomplished! Chris Matheson Runs First Australian Five!

Australia’s leading Top Fuel Motorcycle racer Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson realized a dream on Cinco de Mayo as he became the first Australian motorcycle drag racer to reach the five-second zone at this weekend’s Nitro Champs at Sydney Dragway –…

Benny Stevens Takes Australian Top Fuel Win on Nitro Harley

In the Australian Drag Racing Championship, Benny Stevens took the Top Fuel Motorcycle victory over title leader Rob Cassar (Stevens is second in the points), while John Zahra won a solo B-Final when the record-breaking Chris Matheson was a non-starter…

NHRA’s Antron Brown and Ron Capps Represent National Motorsports Coalition on Capitol Hill

NHRA championship-winning drivers Ron Capps and Antron Brown, along with NHRA Vice President of Track Management and Operations Kasey Coler, recently visited Washington, DC on Wednesday, April 26 as representatives for the National Motorsports Coalition (NMC) to share with members…

Legendary Motorcycle Designer Willie G. Davidson Shares Stories in New Book

Motorcycle enthusiasts and fans of the legendary Willie G. Davidson have something to look forward to this August with the release of his new memoir, “Ride Free.” The book is a must-read for anyone who loves motorcycles or admires Willie’s…

How the NHRA Gen 3 Suzuki Hayabusa Body is Made

Suzuki Motor USA released a video today featuring an inside look at its partnership with Vance & Hines and the development of Suzuki’s newest entry into the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class. The video showcases the development of the team’s…

George Bryce Shows His New Harley Police Bike Turned Drag Bike

In this video NHRA legendary crew chief George Bryce of Star Racing gives us an up-close look at his latest build – a beautiful Harley Davidson street /strip warrior known as “Blue Five-O”. Bryce tells us how he got this…

Ever Dream of Owning a Top Fuel Motorcycle? Here’s One for $25K with Extra Parts

Have you ever dreamed of owning a Top Fuel Drag bike? Now you can. This motorcycle and all the spares has just been listed for the blowout price of $25k! The bike was originally built by the late Shawn Garrigan…

Def Leppard Concert and Death Wire Daredevil Spectacular Set for Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Aug. 10

The Sturgis Buffalo Chip, hailed as The Best Party Anywhere®, has added multi-platinum, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Def Leppard to the list of rock superstars performing at its annual event this summer, which runs August 4-13 at The…

How Gaige Herrera Dominated his Second Race on team Vance & Hines

Gaige Herrera extended the perfect start to his breakout rookie season by delivering the Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki team its second consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle class win Sunday onboard his Gen III Suzuki Hayabusa at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide…

Top Fuel Motorcycle to Take Center Stage in Sydney Australia

Leonard Azzopardi is amongst a keen line-up of racers who are counting down the hours until this weekend’s Nitro Champs event at Sydney Dragway. Amongst a line-up of more than 200 racers, the event will host the latest and penultimate…

Inside Jay Leno’s Motorcycle Collection

What a day it was as the great Jay Leno, television icon, shows Cycledrag all around his amazing motorcycle collection in Jay Leno’s Garage in Burbank, Calif. We ask Jay Leno about his recent motorcycle accident, how he’s doing and…

The Yamaha YZ 300 Four Stroke Killer!

Enjoy this inside look at Supercross pro Carson Brown’s amazing Yamaha YZ 300 built by Jamie Ellis from Twisted Development that we spotted at the Two Stroke World Championship from Glen Helen Raceway in California. Carson Brown talks about how…

Are Electric Bikes Worth it?

In this video Cycledrag sets out to review this 2023 e bike, the Cyrusher Ranger and determine wether or not this very fast e-bike / electric motorcycle is worth the money? From the e bike delivery, to the unboxing, to…

Gaige Herrera Undefeated as Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle Rider

New Vance & Hines rider Gaige Herrera swept the Pro Stock Motorcycle class on Sunday at zMAX Dragway at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals. Herrera continued to be incredible to open the 2023 season in Pro Stock Motorcycle, staying…

XDA Weathers Storm at PGS Spring Nationals

XDA started its sixth season strong as they overcame a poor weather forecast, yet still delivered a weekend of quality racing action with 645 motorcycle drag racers at the Maryland International Raceway for the 29th annual Platinum General Services (PGS)…

Sam Wills Orange Fuel Bike Sold and Heading to Australia

Motorcycle drag racing legend Sam Wills has sold his amazing, 5.88 orange Top Fuel Bike to a buyer in Australia. It’s bad news for American Fuel fans, but great news for Australian Top Bike fans. The good news for fans…

Law Tigers California Nationals Video Coverage

Enjoy video coverage from Round No.1 of the Western Pro Extreme series from Redding Drag strip, the Law Tigers California Nationals where we see a turbo vs. nitro showdown and a ton of cool sportsman bikes. Pro Eliminations Qualifying There…

Chris Garner-Jones Scores PDRA Victory

Two of the most prolific drivers in nitrous Pro Modified racing, Jim Halsey and “Tricky” Rickie Smith, squared off in the Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous final round Sunday afternoon at the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Mid-Atlantic Showdown presented by…

Steve Johnson Racing Announces BAT-Man Scholarship

For more than 30 years, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer and team owner Steve Johnson has made reaching out to students a flagship program of his organization. The latest vehicle for that initiative comes in the form of the “BAT-man…

Special NASCAR Night Planned for NHRA Charlotte Race

Before the incredible sights and sounds of 44,000-horsepower come alive at zMAX Dragway at this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, a thrilling crossover event featuring stars from the NHRA and NASCAR will help kick off an unforgettable weekend at…

Pro Stock Motorcycle Gets Back to Work in Charlotte

Pro Stock Motorcycle is back on track for the first time since Gainesville, at this weekend’s Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, with Gaige Herrera looking to build on his Gatornationals win. It won’t be easy in a…

Garner-Jones Gets Friday PDRA Pole and Win

With several hours of rain in the forecast for Saturday afternoon, Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) officials moved the first round of eliminations up to Friday night at the Mid-Atlantic Showdown presented by Classic Graphix at Virginia Motorsports Park. The…

Bandimere Speeday to Host NHRA for the Last Time

NHRA and the Bandimere family have jointly announced that the 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals on July 14-16 at Bandimere Speedway will be the last NHRA national event at the historic track just outside of Denver. For the…

Top Fuel Motorcycles Return to Chicago, May 19 – 21

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Chicago in just a few short weeks for the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance! You won’t want to miss NITRO racing May 19-21 at…

Daytona Bike Week – The Movie!

Sit back and relax as we bring you more than 70 minutes of inside coverage from the world’s largest motorcycle event, Daytona Bike Week 2023 featuring Main Street, chicks, bike women, Harley Baggers, sport bikes, custom trikes, Boss Hoss Motorcycle…

World’s Only Yamaha YZ 125 Supermini

Here is a Yamaha YZ 125 like you have never seen before, crammed inside a YZ 85 supermini chassis thanks to 300 hours of labor and machining by top motocross and dirt Ike team BBR motorsports out of Washington State.…

Tenth PDRA Season Rolls On at Mid-Atlantic Showdown at Series’ Home Track

After a thrilling start to the 2023 season, the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) is continuing its 10th season of all-eighth-mile drag racing this weekend, April 20-22, at the series’ home track, Virginia Motorsports Park (VMP). The second of eight…

DME Teases New Rider Joining Team, Previews 2023 Season

One of the biggest names in the world of Pro Street Motorcycle drag racing is DME, named after its owner and founder Dimey Eddinger. In this interview we catch up with Eddinger and tuning mastermind Andy Sawyer to preview the…

All Harley World Shootout “The Man” Final Round Video Coverage

Join us for the final round of this motorcycle drag racing extravaganza known as “The Man”, The All Harley World Shootout drag bike race No. 1 from Farmington Dragway in Mocksville, NC. The event showcases Harley and Metric street bikes…

Best of Arizona Bike Week 2023

Enjoy the absolute best of Arizona Bike Week 2023 at Cave Creek as we Are on the lookout for the coolest motorcycles, bikers, bartenders and sights to see. In this video we will see a bunch of turbo Baggers and…

Color Choices for the 2023 Suzuki Hayabusa

The 2023 Gen 3 Suzuki Hayabusas have hit dealer showrooms with three choices for colors, featuring new shades. The new model gets three totally new dual-tone shades. They are Pearl Vigor Blue/Pearl Brilliant White, Metallic Thunder Gray/Candy Daring Red, and…

Harley-Davidson CFO Gina Goetter Leaving Company

Harley-Davidson Inc. said Wednesday that chief financial officer Gina Goetter, who joined the company as part of CEO Jochen Zeitz’s new management team, will resign at the end of April — and her new position is with toymaker Hasbro Inc.…

A1 Cash Days Quickly Approaching, April 28-29, Shelby, NC

The first annual A1 Cycles CASH DAYS is coming to Shadyside Dragway on April 28-29,2023. This two-day event will feature the world’s fastest Harley drag bikes competing for $25,000 in payouts! Don’t miss out! Contact Michael Beland on Facebook for more…

Western Pro Extreme to Kick Off Season in Redding, Ca April 22-23

Don’t miss one of the biggest races ever on the West Coast as Western Pro Extreme starts its season on April 22-23 at Redding Motorsports Park! – Pro Extreme and Pro Outlaw will qualify on Saturday and run eliminations on…

D-A Lubricant Company® Partners With American Motorcycle Racing Association on Drag Racing Series

D-A Lubricant Company® is excited to announce partnership between PennGrade1® High Performance Oil and the American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) for the 2023 PennGrade 1 Drag Racing Series! The AMRA, celebrating its 38th season this year, continues to provide the home for…

NHRA Welcomes Qlispé Raceway Park to Member Track Network

NHRA has announced the addition of Qlispé Raceway Park in Spokane, Wash. to the NHRA Member Track Network. Formerly Spokane County Raceway, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians purchased the raceway in 2021, renaming the property Qlispé Raceway Park. After making…

Summit Motorsports Park to Start Exciting Season with ebay motors Spring Warmup

The year 2023 is going to be special at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. It marks the 60th anniversary of the facility and the 50th anniversary of the Bader family’s ownership of it, and the season-long celebration begins with…

XDA Ready to Rocket Into New Season

On April 21-23, the XDA will once again bring the best of motorcycle drag racing to the east coast, starting with the 29th annual PGS Spring Nationals season-opener at Maryland International Raceway (MIR). XDA enters its sixth year of the…

Cave Creek Bike Week 2023

Enjoy this full tour of Cave Creek Bike Week 2023, part of Arizona Bike Week as we show you all the coolest events, bike shows, bartenders and chicks, custom Harley baggers and more. We’ll see the Cave Creek bike show…

17-Year-Old Brayden Davis Wins Pro Nitrous Motorcycle Debut

A unique pairing rolled to the starting line for the Pro Nitrous Motorcycle final round at the Summit Racing Equipment PDRA East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech at GALOT Motorsports Park, as Kuwait-based No. 1 qualifier Meshal Al-Saber lined up…

Meshal Al-Saber Takes First Pro Nitrous Motorcycle Pole of the Year

The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) kicked off its 10th season with two of the quickest and tightest Pro Nitrous and Pro Boost fields in series history Friday night at the Summit Racing Equipment PDRA East Coast Nationals presented by…

PDRA to Kick Off 10th Season of Pro Nitrous Motorcycle

The 2023 season will be the Professional Drag Racers Association’s (PDRA) 10th year of all-eighth-mile drag racing, and it all begins this weekend, March 29-April 1, at the Summit Racing Equipment PDRA East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech at GALOT…

Top Fuel Harley Runs off Track and Crashes into Creek!

In 25 years of covering drag races here is one of the most unbelievable, astonishing crashes we have ever seen as Jimmy McMillan’s Top Fuel Harley Davidson runs off the track and crashes into a creek at the North Florida…

John “Huckleberry” Cabral Goes for the Ride of His Life When His Bagger Flips

Turbo Harley Bagger motorcycle drag racing John “Huckleberry” Cabral suffer drag bike racing gone wrong as he crashed off the back of his motorcycle after a huge wheelie at the All Harley Drag Racing Association season opener from North Florida…

Vance & Hines 2023 Contingency Program Valued at Over $170,000, NHRA and XDA Included

Vance & Hines  announced its 2023 season contingency support programs for motorcycle racers. The contingency sponsorships, offered in partnership with five, race-sanctioning bodies, has the potential to put over $170,000 in the hands of motorcycle racers in 2023. The program…

How Vance & Hines Took Notice of Gaige Herrera

Gaige Herrera got the Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki team’s 2023 season off to a perfect start by riding his brand-new Gen III Suzuki Hayabusa Pro Stock Motorcycle into the winner’s circle in their debut appearances at the season-opening Amalie Motor…

Australian Chris Fryer Reacts to Winning ANDRA Grand Finals

At the recent ANDRA Grand Finals, part of the 52nd Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex, there was no shortage of ANDRA Christmas Tree trophies hoisted by grinning recipients following the conclusion of the 2022/2023 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series. While…

AHDRA Season Opening Race Provides Plenty of Thrills

I jump on my Suzuki Hayabusa to take you to the All Harley Drag Racing Association season opener, the Don “DJ” Johnson Nationals from the North Florida Motorplex as we see some of the baddest and fastest Top Fuel Nitro…

How Does Drag Racing Develop New Stars?

We take you to the 2023 NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway where a new era of drag racing is ushered in by an incredible youth movement in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class that includes a new Gen 3 Suzuki Hayabusa…

MTC Shows Off Latest in Harley Clutch Technology

Watch as Eric Hochstetler of MTC shows us some of the latest innovation in Harley-Davidson clutch technology. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here) and more will…

XDA Season Kick-Off on April 21-23 at MIR with the PGS Spring Nationals

The XDA kicks off the season at Maryland International Raceway located in Mechanicsville, Maryland with the 29th annual Platinum General Services Spring Nationals and Awards Ceremony on April 21-23, 2023!   The event features the Orient Express Pro Street class…

Angelle Sampey Named Mission Food Brand Ambassador

Mission Foods, the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps, has signed three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Angelle Sampey to serve as brand ambassador for the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, an exciting new race program for the 2023 NHRA…

Legendary NHRA Announcer Bob Frey Reflects on Hall of Fame Career

What an honor for the man who was the voice of the NHRA for years as we catch up with Bob Frey as he was inducted into the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame. Mr. Frey reflects, shares some memories,…

NASCAR Legend Tony Stewart on the State of Drag Racing

In this interview NASCAR legend Tony Stewart talks about where he sees the state and health of drag racing following his big season-opening NHRA win with Matt Hagan. He shows us his forgiving side as his lovely wife Leah Pruett…

NHRA on FOX Opens Season With Record Gainesville Viewership

The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series opened the 2023 season with impressive viewership numbers on the FOX network, as coverage of eliminations from the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals delivered a total audience of 1.12 million viewers. This marked…

Gaige Herrera Wins his Vance & Hines NHRA Debut

Gaige Herrera enjoyed one of the greatest team debuts in NHRA history, rolling to the win in the final round  on Sunday to kick off the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. Herrera finished off a star-making weekend…

Gaige Herrera Qualifies No. 1 in Vance & Hines Debut

The newest Vance and Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Gaige Herrera could not have asked for a much better debut at this weekend’s 54th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals in front of a sellout crowd at Gainesville Raceway. Rising Pro…

Daytona Bike Week Video Coverage

Enjoy this video coverage from the 82nd annual Daytona Bike Week as we cruise down Main Street in search of the most amazing motorcycles. Bike Week 2023 was definitely a blast.  There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel…

John Force and “Big Daddy” Don Garlits on Building New Drag Racing Stars

The men who many consider to be the two greatest drag racers of all-time, John Force and “Big Daddy” Don Garlits were together again, this time for Force’s induction into Garlits’ International Drag Racing Hall of Fame, Thursday March 9th.…

Steve Johnson No.1 After First Day of NHRA Season

Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Steve Johnson opened the 2023 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season in impressive fashion, racing to the provisional No. 1 qualifier on Friday at the 54th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway. Johnson…

Dave Vantine Enshrined on Daytona 200 Monument

During Daytona Bike Week 2023 standout Top Fuel Motorcycle drag racer Dave Vantine of Hamilton, N.Y. received a very meaningful honor as he was added to the prestigious Daytona 200 monument, behind the Hilton Hotel along Atlantic Ave, shoreside. Dozens…

Hector Arana Racing to Field Full Time NHRA Entry in 2023

The fastest name in credit card processing, GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology, Inc., returns to the world’s fastest motorsport for the second consecutive season with Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion Hector Arana Jr, and the Arana Racing team. Over the…

Bill Bader Sr.’s Widow Honoring Her Late Husband With New Norwalk Role

Deb Bader has had a wide variety of roles at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio over the years.   Each of them has been crucial to the success of the company which has existed for 60 years, and has…

Top Fuel Motorcycle Legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride Reveals 2023 Plans

NFL great Tom Brady and Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride have a few things in common. Each of them has dominated their respective sport for decades and has garnered an unprecedented amount of championship titles. The big difference…

Clash of the Top Fuel Titans as 11 Bikes are Expected in Western Australia

The Motorplex at Kwinana, Perth (Western Australia) is about to witness one of the biggest clashes of Top Fuel Motorcycle seen in recent history. The MAC Trac Western Nationals is Round 5 of the Burson Auto Parts Australian Top Fuel…

Summit Motorsports Park is Hiring

Summit Motorsports Park team members stand out in the motorsports industry.   They have passion, and they have pride in knowing they are part of presenting an enjoyable experience for thousands of guests.   Summit Motorsports Park, an open-air venue…

An Epic Nitro Motorcycle Return Looms – Jimmy “Hulk” Brantley

There is fantastic news for Top Fuel Motorcycle competitors and fans as legendary racer Jimmy “Hulk” Brantley is getting closer to his much-anticipated return The 67-year-old accomplished competitor says it’s time to go have some more fun. Cycledrag has long…

The Two Stroke Every Collector Wants is Skyrocketing

The Kawasaki H2 750 two stroke triple is perhaps the most collectible 2 stroke motorcycle that there is. In this video we take you to Mecum Motorcycle auction 2023 to see what the complete 1972, 1973, 1974 and 1975 Kawasaki…

Australian ZX-10 Racer David Willis Breaks ANDRA Record

For David Willis, the weekend’s ANDRA Twilight Nationals was a record-breaker. Willis reset the D/AB Competition Bike 660ft MPH record to 125.28mph “We only recently made the switch from B/Street to D/Altered and I am still in the process of…

Huge Top Fuel Field Expected at ADRC Westernats

Seven Top Fuel Dragsters, 11 Top Fuel Motorcycles and 12 Top Doorslammers: next weekend’s MAC Track Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex is going to be a top shelf bonanza for drag racing fans. As the latest round of both the…

Australian Hayabusa Racer Jake Hamilton-Moderate Scores Big Win

The penultimate round of the 2022/2023 Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series, the Twilight Nationals, concluded in style on Saturday evening at Mildura’s Sunset Strip, setting the stage for what is sure to be an intense ANDRA Grand Final fight in…

Top Fuel Harleys Not Slated For Any NHRA Events in 2023….For Now

The awe-inspiring Fuel twins need some cubic dollars.  There is no denying Top Fuel Harley is one of the most thrilling and popular categories in all of motorcycle drag racing.  Just about anything that runs on a nitro is a…

Cycledrag Facebook Page Hits 1 Million Followers

In February of 2023 the Cycledrag Facebook page hit a major milestone when it reached 1 million followers.  “I really want to thank anyone who has ever taken the time to interact on the page or watch one of our…

Excitement Builds for Season-Opening Gatornationals

In less than a month, the hallowed grounds of Gainesville Raceway will come to life with the incredible sights and sounds of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph racing action when the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series opens its 2023 season on March…

Matt Smith Reveals He’s Got Suzuki Factory Backing and Will Park V-Twin in 2023

Some big news was revealed on the WFO Podcast when six-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith announced that he has acquired factory support from Suzuki and will no longer race his v-twin with this new sponsorship. “I cannot…

Paying Tribute to a Legend – Dave Schultz

With the Cycledrag Facebook page recently surpassing 1 million followers, we wanted to take a look back and pay tribute to some of the fine individuals who put this great sport of motorcycle drag racing on the map. This led…

A look at How Dave Barron is Living His Pro Stock Motorcycle Dream

Riding a motorcycle in traffic can be unnerving when drivers don’t see the biker. Imagine going over 200 miles per hour on a motorcycle. That requires nerves of steel and quick reaction times.     A helmet, but no seat…

Australian Rob Cassar off to Great Start

After being the runner-up at the Atlantic Oils Top Fuel Slam, a strong showing at the upcoming Westernationals at the Perth Motorplex (March 4/5) could go a long way to helping Rob Cassar clinch his first ADRC Top Fuel Motorcycle…

NHRA Approves New Suzuki Hayabusa Bodywork, Vance & Hines Team Confident after Successful Test Session

Energized by a positive test session in Gainesville, along with approval from the NHRA for the first new Suzuki bodywork in over a decade, the Vance & Hines/Mission/Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle (PSM) Team is eager for the 2023 NHRA season…

Angie Smith Striving for Top 2 NHRA Finish in 2023

Her goal is always simple – finish better than she did last season. The trouble is she keeps making that goal more difficult to accomplish with her past success. NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Angie Smith enjoyed the best season…

“Flyin” Ryan Oehler Swinging For the Fences With New Sponsor

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle v-twin loyalist “Flyin” Ryan Oehler knows the competition will be tougher than ever this year in his class.  He’s up for the challenge.  The hardworking heating-and-cooling business owner from Illinois isn’t one to get caught on…

Jianna Salinas Evaristo Continues Rapid Pro Stock Motorcycle Improvement

Clearly Jianna (Salinas) Evaristo loves a challenge. Evaristo, the winner of the 2019 NHRA Finals, one of the most remarkable and improbable wins in NHRA history, has not listened to the critics who say she doesn’t have enough motorcycle experience…

Meet the Newest Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle Racer Gaige Herrera

It was a debut we had all been waiting for.  One of the worst kept secrets over the off-season was the Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle team had chosen 29-year-old Gaige Herrera as its next rider to fill the…

NHRA Announcers and Cycledrag Preview NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Season

Who is your pick to win the 2023 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship? Can anyone stop the dominance of Matt Smith, who has won the past three titles, and has an opportunity to become the first NHRA PSM racer to…

Orange County Choppers Vintage Motorcycle Show

Enjoy some pictures and videos from the vintage motorcycle show at the new home of Orange County Choppers, the OCC Road House and Museum located in Clearwater, FLa. We see several classic v-twins, some old school two strokes and get…

Get a Job with NHRA Launch

Entering the 2023 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, the NHRA Launch program continues to boast impressive levels of success. The Vance Family Foundation and the NHRA worked together to create the online portal, one that…

Motorsports Mourns the Loss of Drag Specialties – Parts Unlimited Legend Fred Fox

Sadly, a giant in the motorsports world has left us.  A member of the AMA Hall of Fame, Fred Fox accomplished an awful lot throughout his illustrious career, including founding Parts Unlimited Distributing in 1967 to distribute motorcycle parts and…