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Summit Motorsports Park Named 2022 Track of the Year by NHRA

Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio has been named 2022 Track of the Year by the National Muscle Car Association (NMCA) and the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) North Central Division. The NMCA Track of the Year honor was presented…

Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod to Air on CBS Sports

The 2023 Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod will air on CBS Sports, event officials announced Thursday during a press conference at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis. Masters Entertainment Group will produce the show covering the…

Larry McBride and Dave Vantine to Race NHRA Topeka and Chicago in 2023

Top Fuel Motorcycle, which includes the record-breaking Larry “Spiderman” McBride, thrilled fans at two stops in 2022 and will race at Chicago and Topeka next season. McBride and rising star Dave “Yellow Bullet” Vantine are confirmed for the events with…

2023 Man Cup Schedule

The 2023 Man Cup schedule has been released, minus an event to be announced. It will be a year of transition for the series as “Hollywood” Broderick Jackson officially takes ownership from founder Jay Regan.  New this year will be…

2023 NHDRO Schedule

The 2023 NHDRO schedule is out and features three weekends, with two races slated for each event.  There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here) and more will…

NHRA Announces Call Out Event for Pro Stock Motorcycle

NHRA has unveiled the category schedule for the four professional categories in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series for the 2023 season, as well as the announcement of highly-anticipated NHRA All-Star Callout events in both Pro Stock and Pro…

5 Miles of Bikers Make Christmas Miracles Happen with Bert’s Toy Run

Ride along with us as Paul Teutul Sr. from Orange Choppers leads this massive line of motorcycles through St. Petersburg, Fla for Bert’s Toy run. It’s all to benefit children in need. The full 2-hour broadcast There are more videos…

Legendary Vance & Hines Pro Stock Motorcycle Lives On

Drag bike racing super fan Tom Thibault shared with us this amazing story of his quest to find and restore an incredible, early Vance & Hines Kawasaki Pro Stock Motorcycle.  It all started years ago. The first time I saw…

Old-School Muncie Dragway Extends Partnership with IHRA

Muncie Dragway is far from a cookie-cutter race track. The Albany, Indiana drag strip, which opened on Easter Sunday 1960, still has an old-school feel. Those who race there love its character and that it takes a different skill set…

Australian Drag Racers Poised for Willowbank

The fastest sportsman racers in the country will descend on Willowbank Raceway across January 6-7 as part of an action-packed New Year Nitro show which features the Burson Auto Parts Australian Top Fuel Championship and Australian Drag Racing Championship (ADRC)…

NHRA Announces Multiple Promotions, Three New Division Directors

NHRA officials announced the promotion of Mike Rice to Senior Director of Competition and the addition of Matt DeYoung as Division Director of the Pacific Division (Division 7).   Rice, who started with NHRA in 2001, served as the Division…

St. Pete Bike Fest Video Tour

Enjoy this full tour of a growing and unique motorcycle rally outside of Bert Barracuda Harley Davidson and the OCC Road House and Museum in St. Petersburg, Fla., the St. Pete Bike Fest! In this video we give you a…

World’s Fastest Motorcycle to Take Center Stage at PRI Show

The magical, banner year continues for Top Fuel Motorcycle drag racing legend and world record Larry “Spiderman” McBride, as for the first time ever his latest motorcycle will be prominently displayed at the world’s largest racing trade show, the Performance…

New IHRA Owner Larry Jeffers’ Letter to Members and Member Tracks

New IHRA owner Larry Jeffers sent the following letter to his members and member tracks ahead of the thanksgiving holiday – Since we’ve become owners of the IHRA, we’ve emphasized how committed we are to the grassroots, Sportsman racing. But,…

Vance & Hines and Angelle Sampey Part Ways

The Vance & Hines NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle team announced today that it has parted ways with three-time world champion Angelle Sampey after three seasons. “Vance & Hines has a heritage of success on the track, and 2022 was a…

A1 Cycles Shop Tour

Join us for this inside look at top Harley Bagger racer and Nitro Harley racer Mike Beland of A1 Cycles There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here)…

All Harley World Shootout Finals Video Coverage

Join us for motorcycle drag racing live from “The Farm” Farmington Dragway in Mocksville, NC as fast Harley Davidson Baggers and other makes mix it up in our opening round of eliminations. Watch as some of the top metric bikes…

What Paul Teutul Sr. Is Up to Now

We caught up with legendary Orange County Chopper builder Paul Teutul Sr. during the St. Pete Bike Fest to see what he’s up to now. In this Paul Teutul Sr. Interview we talk about the new home of Orange County…

What it Really Cost to Get Started in Nitro Harley Racing

In this video we take a look at what it really costs to get started in Nitro Harley drag racing and how it can be done more affordably. We head to Rockingham Dragway to catch up with Pro Fuel expert…

Mini Bike Takeover

Mini bike drag racing is going to a whole new level as we take you to the All Harley World Shootout at Farmington Dragway to watch a methanol mini bike race a full-sized Harley Davidson Road Glide. We also see…

Daytona’s Main Street Never Disappoints

Enjoy this tour of Daytona Biketoberfest 2022 on Main Street as this live cam searches for the most impressive motorcycles, bartenders, bands and party people enjoying the Fall version of Daytona Bike Week. In this video we find a nitrous…

Top Fuel Harleys Hit Like a Rock at Legendary Rockingham Dragway

Watch as these amazing Top Fuel Harleys compete for the win at the AMRA Jim McClure Nationals from Rockingham Dragway on the final day for it’s legendary longtime owner Steve Earwood. We will also meet inspirational female Nitro Harley racer…

The Biggest Harley Bagger Race Yet Provides Plenty of Excitement

It’s the biggest Harley Bagger drag race ever with $10,000 at stake as Cycledrag takes you to the semifinals to watch as the Turbo M8 Street Glide of Michael Beland takes on the nitrous of Harley Bagger of Jason Broski…

Matt Smith Reaches Hallowed Ground With 6th NHRA Title

With three championships in four years entering the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season, Matt Smith had already put together an impressive recent run in Pro Stock Motorcycle. But the veteran standout had even more history on his…

Travis Davis Adds Fourth PDRA Pro Nitrous Motorcycle World Championship

Three-time Drag 965 Pro Nitrous Motorcycle world champion Travis Davis didn’t set out to chase the 2022 Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) title this season, but with hard work, smart calls, and a little luck, the Georgia native secured his…

Karen Stoffer Announces Pro Stock Motorcycle Retirement after 17 Years in Class

After 17 years in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class Karen Stoffer’s husband Gary made her retirement from the class official with this post on Facebook.   “Well… That’s a rap! 17 full seasons with 14 top 10. We have…

Huge Weekend Set for Barracuda Harley Davidson and St. Pete Bike Fest

One of the largest and most exciting motorcycle festivals of the year is primed for this weekend as Barracuda Harley-Davidson presents the St. Pete Bike Fest. Take a look at what’s going down and make your plans to be there.…

2022 NHRA Champs Crowned at Awards Ceremony

Multi-time world champions Brittany Force, Ron Capps, Erica Enders and Matt Smith were crowned Monday evening during the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series awards ceremony at the Pechanga Resort Casino in scenic Southern California Wine Country. The four…

Angie Smith Wins NHRA Finals

Angie Smith wrapped up a spectacular season for her team with a final round victory at the 57th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. Her husband Matt Smith earned his third straight world title in…

Matt Smith Joins Andrew Hines and Dave Schultz as 6-Time NHRA Champs

With his opening round win over Michael Phillips, Matt Smith joined exclusive company as a six-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion. Smith came into the Auto Club NHRA Finals with a solid, but not insurmountable 104 point lead over Joey…

Lucas Oil Signs Multi-Year Extension With NHRA

NHRA officials announced today that Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricates, will continue as the sponsor of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and “Official Oil of NHRA” as part of a…

Krawiec Suffers First DNQ in 15 Years, Sampey No. 1

The most stunning Pro Stock Motorcycle news of day No. 2 of the NHRA Finals came as multi-time class champion Eddie Krawiec failed to qualify for the first time in 15 years,  Saturday at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona.  …

Angelle Takes Top Spot on Pomona Day No. 1

Looking to end her season on a bright note, Sampey enjoyed a spectacular Friday in Pro Stock Motorcycle, shattering the track record with a standout run of 6.703 at 201.61 on her Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki, powering to the…

AMRA 2023 Schedule

The AMRA (American Motorcycle Racing Association) released its 2023 schedule. The six-race tour gets started in late March and again concludes in October at Rockingham Dragway. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the…

2023 NHRA on Fox TV Schedule

Starting with a must-see FOX broadcast to open the 2023 season in Gainesville, NHRA and FOX Sports today announced the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule for the upcoming season. All 21 races, plus the two Pep Boys NHRA…

Matt Smith Searching For 6th World Title in Pomona

The finishing touches are all that’s left of what Matt Smith hopes is his sixth Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship, a number that would tie him with Andrew Hines and Dave Schultz for the most in NHRA Camping World Drag…

NHRA and Pro Stock Motorcycle Class Anticipating Return to Chicago in 2023

With excitement high for the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series’ return to Route 66 Raceway during the 2023 season, tickets are now on sale for the upcoming 23rd annual Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance, which takes…

Tropical Storm Nicole Blows AHDRA Finals Off the Schedule

With Tropical Storm Nicole heading into Florida as a hurricane and traveling north through Georgia and the Carolinas—along with the state of emergency put into effect by Florida Gov. DeDantis—AHDRA has decided to cancel this weekend’s AHDRA World Finals and 2022…

AHDRA World Finals Canceled

AHDRA released the following statement after canceling the World Finals, slated for Gainesville Raceway, Nov. 11-13. “With the current weather condition heading into Florida and traveling north through Georgia and the Carolinas along with the state of emergency put into…

All Harley World Shootout at “The Farm”

Join us for motorcycle drag racing live from “The Farm” Farmington Dragway in Mocksville, NC as fast Harley Davidson Baggers and other makes mix it up in our opening round of eliminations. Watch as some of the top metric bikes…

A1 Cycles Shop Tour

Enjoy this inside look at the shop of Nitro Harley racer Michael Beland and his A1 Cycles headquarters. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here) and more…

AMRA Jim McClure Nationals Live Video Stream

Enjoy this entire first round of Nitro Harleys, Nitro Funny Bike and Pro Fuel Harley from the AHDRA and AMRA Jim McClure Nationals from Rockingham Dragway as owner Steve Earwood says goodbye on his final year of ownership at 31…

NHRA and Pomona Fairplex Reach Longterm Deal Through 2033 Season

Officials at NHRA and the Fairplex today announced an exciting long-term extension between the two longtime partners, ensuring NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series action will take place at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip through at least the 2033 season. The…

In-N-Out Burger Named Title Sponsor of NHRA Finals and Pomona Drag Strip

NHRA and In-N-Out Burger announced today that In-N-Out Burger, California’s first drive-thru hamburger stand, has been named the title sponsor of both the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip and the In-N-Out NHRA Finals as part of an exciting multi-year partnership that…

Hector Arana Jr. Wins Back to Back NHRA Races

Hector Arana Jr. has now won eight straight rounds and picked up his second straight Pro Stock Motorcycle victory, knocking off points leader Matt Smith on a holeshot in the final round on his GETTRX Buell at the 22nd annual…

Rockingham Legend Steve Earwood Reflects on 30 Years Of Ownership on Final Weekend

Steve Earwood has owned Rockingham Dragway for nearly 31 years and at this weekend’s AMRA AHDRA Jim McClure Nationals he says goodbye, as the track will officially be sold following the event. During a rain delay, we catch up with…

Matt Smith Takes Top Spot in Opening Vegas Qualifying

In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Matt Smith continued his strong championship march, going to the No. 1 spot on his Denso Auto Parts Buell with a pass of 6.797 at 201.04 at the 22nd annual NHRA Nevada Nationals. If it holds,…

PDRA 2023 Schedule, Celebrating 10 Years of Racing

The Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) will celebrate 10 years of all-eighth-mile championship drag racing with an eight-race tour in 2023. The 2023 schedule includes stops at staple PDRA facilities like Virginia Motorsports Park and GALOT Motorsports Park, as well…

Insane Nitrous Scooter!

The sport of motorcycle drag racing is really changing. We have talked about the rise in popularity of mini bike racing.  The small bore craze was clearly evident when we spotted this insane nitrous scooter at Showtime Dragstrip near Clearwater,…

Chris Moore Makes History With First No-Bar 5 Second Run

Chris Moore made history when he put his turbo GSXR 1000 grudge bike in the five-second zone at the Horsepower Hustle at Virginia Motorsports Park. It marks the first time a non-Top Fuel Motorcycle hit the fives. Even more impressive…

The Most Amazing Motorcycles We Can Find At Destination Daytona

Enjoy the biggest motorcycle rally and festival of the fall as we take you inside Daytona Biketoberfest 2022 at Destination Daytona’s JP Cycles, Main Street and Daytona International Speedway to find the most amazing Harley Baggers, Choppers, Sportbikes, custom motorcycles,…

Daytona’s Main Street Gets Jam Packed With Motorcycles

Enjoy the absolute craziest, wildest night on Main Street at Biketoberfest 2022 Saturday at Daytona Beach, Fla. With this live cam we take you inside one of the biggest motorcycle rallies in the world to see all the custom Harley…

Biketoberfest Brings Much Larger Crowd Than Expected

Biketoberfest 2022 gets absolutely wild from Daytona Beach, FL as we talk you for a walk down Main Street to see all the Biketoberfest motorcycles. From the bartenders and women of this Daytona Biketoberfest motorcycle rally to the Harley Baggers,…

Oklahoma Grudge Fest Video Coverage

Enjoy some fast motorcycle drag racing action as Turbo Hayabusa and Turbo KZ drag bikes collide at perhaps the final motorcycle race at Oklahoma’s Thunder Valley Drag Strip. We will also see grudge Hayabusa, ZX14, GSXR 1000 bikes and more…

Arana Racing Fields Pro Stock Motorcycle Entry at last two NHRA Races Thanks to GETTRX

The fastest name in credit card processing, otherwise known as Global Electronic Technology, Inc. returns to the world’s fastest motorsport with Pro Stock Motorcycle National Champion Hector Arana Jr, and the Arana Racing team.   Coming off a Pro Stock…

Electric Vehicles to Compete For NHRA National Championships

It’s a huge weekend for the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program, and electric drag racing, when it comes to racer participation, as 40 standout competitors will race for a national championship as part of the NHRA…

Can Steve Johnson Recreate Las Vegas Magic?

In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Steve Johnson would like nothing more than a repeat victory and it would come at a pivotal event, at this weekend’s 22nd NHRA Nevada Nationals at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Last year, Johnson…

NHRA Sema Breakfast to Include Racing Legends

With four legends set to take the stage, as well as a must-see topic for any racing fan, the NHRA Breakfast is set to return to the SEMA Show on Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Westgate Las Vegas Casino Paradise…

A Special Double-Up Weekend on Tap at the Rock

Thanks to a cooperative effort between the AMRA’s Greg Baugh and the AHDRA’s Bill Rowe, Rockingham Dragway’s Halloween weekend (Oct. 28-30) running of the 31st annual Jim McClure Memorial All-Harley World Finals, featuring the Ray Price Top Fuel Challenge, will…

Legendary Owner Steve Earwood Nearing the Finish Line at Rockingham Dragway

It’s the end of an era.  Steve Earwood has owned Rockingham Dragway for more than 30 years and will step away on Oct. 31, closing out a career at Rockingham that has transformed the dragstrip. The wood paneling in Steve…

NHRA Pomona Season Finale Sure to be a Thriller

A thrilling, record-breaking 2022 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set for one unbelievable final race, as world champions will be crowned at the 57th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at legendary Auto Club Raceway at…

Travis Davis Wins PDRA Championship After Finals Rainout

A combination of overnight rain and more inclement weather on Monday led Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) officials to cancel the remaining rounds of eliminations that were left to complete at the Proline Racing Brian Olson Memorial World Finals presented…

How Hector Arana Jr. Scored His First Win Since 2019

Hector Arana Jr., who made just his fifth appearance this season in Dallas, at the 37th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals., provided a thrilling underdog winner in Pro Stock Motorcycle, grabbing his first victory since 2019 with a run of 6.822 at…

Paul Gast Powers to the Front at PDRA Finals

Drag bike racing veteran Paul Gast proved yet again that he has the quickest Pro Nitrous Motorcycle as he was the lone rider to dip into the 3-second range at the Proline Racing Brian Olson Memorial World Finals presented by…

Angelle Sampey Scores First in Texas

The Pro Stock Motorcycle category featured a barrage of standout performances on Friday at Texas Motorplex and Angelle Sampey topped them all, setting a track record on her Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki with a run of 6.728 at 202.05…

Texas Harley Party Drags Video Coverage

We are on a quest to show you the coolest motorcycles, drag races and events we can find, which leads us to one of the most unique motorcycle drag races on this world, the All Harley Party Drags from Little…

Angie Smith Looks to Continue Countdown Ascent in Texas

Among all competitors in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, nobody has made a bigger move in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs than Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Angie Smith.   She’s jumped up four spots to third place in…

Three Races Left to Decide the 2022 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Champion

The NHRA Countdown to the Championship has already treated race fans to dominant performances, record-breaking runs, incredible surprises, and changes at the top of the standings – and that’s just through three playoff races. The second half of the six-race…

NHRA Playoff Stakes Raised in Texas

The second annual Stampede of Speed concludes at Texas Motorplex with the main event, the 37th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals on Oct. 13-16, promising fans an incredible weekend of thrills and action, right in the heart of the Countdown to…

Best Side-by-Side Races From the Cycledrag Race

Enjoy some of the most thrilling races we captured from the Cycledrag Championship / Woody’s Shootout at US 131 Motorsports Park, Sept. 17, 2022. Big thanks to all the sponsors and racers who came out for this great event. There…

New Top Fuel Harley Rider Climbing the Ranks

It’s hard to believe that it has taken this long to see the first black man compete in the Top Fuel Nitro class. Meet Paul Bob out of the Law Tigers Nitro Harley team, who is not only the first…

Turbos Take on Nitro and Nitrous Bikes

It was a total disaster and motorcycle drag racing gone wrong when the turbo charged Kawasaki KZ drag bike leaked oil on its own tires causing a near high speed crash that Jeff Marsh did a great job avoiding. In…

World’s Fastest Two Stroke

It’s the Cycledrag Super Bowl of Two Stroke Motorcycle drag racing featuring the sights and sounds of the world’s quickest and fastest 2 stroke motorcycles. Watch as the Kawasaki H2 750 of Bill Baxter and Alex Hughes go for top…

His Amazing Rise In The Motorcycle Business

It’s an inspiring business success story as high performance Harley Davidson shop owner Gregg Dahl of GMS in Uniontown, Pa. gives us a full tour of all of the motorcycle shops he has operated including his humble beginning in a…

World’s Fastest Nitrous Street Bike

A must see for any Suzuki GS 1100 or Pro Street Motorcycle drag racing fan, we head to York, PA to get a good look at Brad Mummert’s restored 1980 Suzuki GS 1100 alongside the world’s fastest nitrous Pro Street…

Why They Don’t Build Double Engine Drag Bikes Anymore

We take you to one of the most special motorcycle drag races and in existence, the 50th running of the Truett and Osborn Bike Drags from Kansas International Dragway, to see the amazing Top Fuel Harleys, Turbo Hayabusa and ZX14r…

What It Costs to Build a 7-Second Street Tire Harley

In the world of high performance Harley Davidson motorcycle drag racing a 7 second street tire motorcycle takes a lot of money, know how and talent to build. In this video we take you to the 6th annual Kadafe Bike…

Is Matt Smith Headed for NHRA Championship No. 6?

It’s great news for Matt Smith racing and bad news for the rest of the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class the five-time and defending class champion is apparently peaking at the right time.  Smith finished off a nearly-perfect weekend in…

Matt Smith Takes Top Spot in St. Louis Day No. 1

After a year away from World Wide Technology raceway, the Pro Stock Motorcycle class returned with a vengeance on Friday, with defending world champ Matt Smith making an impressive run of 6.709 at 202.82 on his Denso Auto Parts Buell…

2022 XDA Champions Crowned

XDA Champions Win Battle with Mother Nature The 30th annual DME Racing Fall Nationals concluded the 2022 motorcycle drag racing season at Maryland International Raceway. XDA’s fifth season crowned thirteen champions as the MIROCK-IDBL-XDA legacy continues to evolve and grow.…

Pro Stock Motorcycles Return to Action in St. Louis

Pro Stock Motorcycle also returns to action in St. Louis to this weekend’s NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway and Joey Gladstone brings plenty of momentum with him after his victory in Reading. That sent him back into…

2023 XDA Schedule Released

Here is a look at your 2023 XDA schedule. The series will make five stops on the 2023 campaign, with two at Virginia Motorsports Park and three at Maryland International Raceway. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel…

Cycledrag Motorcycle Race Provides Big Thrills at US 131 Motorsports Park

If you build it, they will come.  The biggest Harley-Davidson pro bagger field in history, a full slate of wickedly fast vintage two strokes, and thrilling side-by-side racing by some of the most talented motorcycle drag racers in the Midwest…

Jianna Evaristo Runs Career Best

Pro Stock Motorcycle up-and-comer Jianna Evaristo powered to the quickest elapsed time of her career in qualifying this weekend with a scorching pass of 6.870 at 194.86, putting her in the No. 13 qualifying position to face Angelle Sampey. Sampey…

Joey Gladstone Wins Reading

It was a dominant start for Joey Gladstone to open the Countdown to the Championship playoffs, powering to a win on Sunday in front of a capacity crowd at Maple Grove Raceway at the 37th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals.…

Cycledrag Motorcycle Classes and Information, US 131, Sept 16-18

Here is everything you need to know heading into a thrilling weekend of drag racing at US 131 Motorsports Park. As you will see we have a class for every combination and every budget. All motorcycles are welcome to compete…

World’s Fastest Baggers to Battle for $10K at US 131 Michigan Sept. 17

The world’s quickest and fastest Harley Davidson Baggers will be making their way to Martin, Michigan for one of the richest and most exciting races in history.  As if the weekend of Sept. 16-18 at US 131 Motorsports Park was…

XDA Season Finale Ready to Roll

On September 23-25, the XDA concludes its 2022 motorcycle drag racing season at Maryland International Raceway with the 30th annual DME Racing Fall Nationals.    The sixth and final battle of the 2022 XDA season will feature 6-second, 230+mph Pro…

IHRA Continuing Sportsman Programs for 2023 and Beyond

The Ironman trophy is the ultimate prize for IHRA-member racers.    It symbolizes the best of the best at International Hot Rod Association special events like the IHRA Sportsman Spectacular presented by Hagerty and Moser Engineering, the IHRA Ironman Classic,…

Angelle Sampey out for Redemption in Reading

Three-time NHRA champion Angelle Sampey can’t wait for another shot at the tree after a tough first round loss at the US Nationals. Sampey begins her hunt for championship No. 4 as the Countdown to the Championship playoffs open this…

Tony Stewart Returns To NHRA Broadcast Booth This Weekend

Hall of Fame driver and team owner Tony Stewart is returning to the FOX broadcast booth this weekend as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series kicks off its Countdown to the Championship playoffs with the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals…

Jianna Evaristo Poised for Pennsylvania Magic

The Scrappers Racing team is looking forward to wowing the crowd in their Pep Boys machines at their sponsor’s title event, the Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. Mike Salinas (Top Fuel), Jianna Evaristo (Pro Stock Motorcycle), and Jasmine Salinas (Top Alcohol…

Road to NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship to Begin This Weekend

The road to the championship starts at this weekend’s 37th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals at Maple Grove Raceway, the first of six races during the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Matt Smith will look…

McBride, Vantine and Multiple Maple Grove Updates to be Showcased at NHRA Reading Race

The nitro drag bike world takes its spot on the big stage as Top Fuel Motorcycle stars Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine will be in action in Reading, Pa. as part of the 37th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals…

NHRA Releases Full 2023 Schedule

NHRA officials today announced the details of the full 2023 Camping World Drag Racing Series schedule, which will include a pair of Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Callout races in Gainesville and Indianapolis, as well as a return to the fan-favorite…

Matt Smith Wins US Nationals

Defending  NHRA world champ Matt Smith may be getting hot at the perfect time in Pro Stock Motorcycle, rolling to the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals victory in impressive fashion. He went 6.872 at 195.99 on his Denso Auto…

Jianna Evaristo Races to Quarterfinal Finish at US Nationals

Pro Stock Motorcycle up-and-comer Jianna Evaristo powered her Pep Boys/Scrappers Racing Suzuki to an exciting quarterfinal finish today at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park. The talented young racer harnessed the power of her Matt…

XDA’s Bike Bash Delivers Big Numbers this Summer

For the second time this race season, the XDA brought the best show in motorcycle drag racing to Virginia Motorsports Park for the 5th Annual Bike Bash. This event paid out over $80,000 to Pro, Sportsman, and Grudge racers over…

Angelle Sampey Secures 57th Career No. 1 Qualifier

In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Angelle Sampey held onto her No. 1 spot from Saturday, clinching her fourth top qualifier of the season thanks to her run of 6.796 at 199.88 on her Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki. It’s also the…

Angelle Sampey No. 1 at the Big Go on Saturday

Angelle Sampey put together a pair of impressive runs on Saturday, rolling to the top spot at Lucas Oil Raceway as part of this weekend’s prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Sampey jumped…