The Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in the Black Hills of South Dakota is no doubt one of the biggest and most iconic motorcycle gatherings of the year. In our ever changing and competitive world of live events, officials continue to search…
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Another Rare Kawasaki Z2 About to Go Up For Bid
This past January an ultra-rare 1974 Kawasaki Z2 750 hit the auction at Mecum Motorcycle Auction in Las Vegas, Nev. and was covered extensively by Cycledrag. Unfortunately a problem with the V.I.N., prevented the authenticity of the motorcycle from being…
How Josh Herrin Was Able to Capture Back-to-Back Daytona 200 Victories
A nearly perfect race by Josh Herrin and his No. 2 Warhorse HSBK Racing Ducati team gave him a dominant performance in winning his second straight and third overall DAYTONA 200 at Daytona International Speedway. Herrin had to wait…
NHRA Makes Triumphant Return to Arizona After Event’s Tumultuous History
After a banner event in 2023, NHRA officials and teams were prepared to bid goodbye to the fan-favorite NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix. It was the second consecutive season where race fans though they were perhaps attending tehur very last…
Matt Smith Reveals Inside Information on the Pro Stock Motorcycle Class in Scathing Hot Take
Cycledrag caught up with six-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith after his runner-up performance at the NHRA Gatornationals where he saw his Buell get outrun by about a tenth by the Vance & Hines Suzuki of Gaige Herrera.…
PRO Announces the Formation of PRO Promotions, LLC, a For-Profit Business Entity
On the heels of its successful PRO Superstar Shootout event in Bradenton, Florida (February 8-10, 2024), The Professional Racers Owners Organization, Inc. (PRO), a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) business organization whose membership consists of the most popular and prestigious drag racing teams…
Suzuki Kicks Off 2024 Demo Tour in Daytona
Suzuki Motor USA LLC (Suzuki) has kicked off its 2024 Demo Tour with a full range of exciting 2024 models to demo ride and will be on the scene at some of motorcycling’s highest-profile events, as well as visiting Suzuki…
Suzuki Reorganizes Business
Suzuki Motor USA, LLC (SMO) announces that Suzuki Manufacturing of America Corporation, (SMAC) has become a 100% subsidiary of SMO effective, March 1, 2024. SMAC, founded in 2001 and based in Rome, Georgia, is Suzuki’s All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) manufacturing facility. For over…
Special Tribute to Legendary Team Owner Don Schumacher Planned for this Season
NHRA officials announced a special celebration of life for motorsports icon Don Schumacher will take place at his home track, Route 66 Raceway in Chicago, on Friday, May 17 during the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals presented…
NHRA Announces New Program to Salute Vets
NHRA announced today a special “NHRA Honors” program that will take place during the 2024 season, beginning with the 55th annual Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 7-10. The program will honor all military members, veterans, first responders and…
Massive Party at Buffalo Chip Planned for Sturgis Kick Off
The Best Party Anywhere® will launch the 84th annual Sturgis Rally with a party unlike any other on earth. The annual Buffalo Chip Official Sturgis Rally Kickoff Party™ will start the rally with a day packed with fun events Friday,…
Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) Gets New Board Memeber
The Australian National Drag Racing Association (ANDRA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul Drady to its board of directors. Drady has been a lifetime supporter of drag racing and directly involved for the past 15 years through not…
Hinder Added to Sturgis Buffalo Chip 2024 Festival Lineup
The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling® adds post-grunge hit-makers Hinder to a killer 2024 Sturgis Rally lineup that includes Jelly Roll, Kid Rock and many other top acts. Hinder opens the night of Wednesday, Aug. 7 with a performance prior…
Promoter Paul Watson Previews His Motorcycle Drag Racing Series
Promoter Paul Watson previews his motorcycle drag racing series “The All Harley World Shootout” which is also open to metric bikes. Make your plans to attend a race. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here)…
Pingel Steps Up to Back the XDA Racers
Pingel continues their support as a Supporting Associate Sponsor at the XDA! Pingel Enterprise, Inc. founded in 1967, is owned by Wayne and Donna Pingel and is a manufacturer and distributor of Motorcycle Performance Products. Wayne became a motorcyclist when…
NHRA Youth and Education Services to Take Place at all 21 National Events
NHRA officials are pleased to announce the NHRA Youth and Education Services (YES) Program will host 15 live events during the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, as well as six virtual programs during the summer portion of…
Trim-Tex Racing to Debut New Sportscar Program in Collaboration with Round 3 Racing
Trim-Tex Drywall Solutions, a world recognized manufacturer of drywall bead and accessories, is no stranger to the motorsports industry. Along with their CEO, Joe Koenig, Trim-Tex has been involved in the motorsports industry as a sponsor, team owner, and a…
Bad Wolves to lead Jelly Roll & Kid Rock “Rock ‘N’ Roll” Party Week Kickoff at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip
Buffalo Chip fans who want even more Rock ‘N’ Roll for the 2024 Sturgis Rally will get what they’re asking for with the addition of Bad Wolves. This modern hard rock powerhouse joins the lineup on Friday, Aug. 2 for…
GETTRX Signs Multi-Year Partnership with NHRA
NHRA officials announced today that GETTRX™, powered by Global Electronic Technology and the fastest name in credit card processing, has been named the Official Credit Card Processor of NHRA as part of a multi-year agreement. GETTRX™ was founded by Steve…
Popular Swamp Rat Alley to Return at NHRA Gatornationals
One of the marquee attractions from last year’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals is back in 2024, as the special “Swamp Rat Alley” returns to Gainesville Raceway on March 7-10 for the 55th edition of the race, featuring historic cars…
NHRA to Hold First Eastern Canadian ET Finals
The NHRA announced today that the NHRA Summit Racing Series, the world’s largest motorsports program when it comes to racer participation, will hold its first Eastern Canadian E.T. Finals in 2024, with the race taking place Sept. 6-8 at Napierville…
Rockingham Dragway Continues Facility Improvements
The new ownership at group at Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, NC continues to be aggressive with its improvement of the facility and sent along some photos of the pit paving project. This comes after the racing surface was was upgraded…
Lucas Oil and NHRA Sign Multi-Year Extension
NHRA officials announced today that Lucas Oil Products, the world leader and distributor of high-performance automotive additives and lubricants, have signed a long-term extension to continue as the sponsor of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series and “Official Oil of…
Hard Knocks Moto Fest Set for New Jersey, June 21-23
Hard Knocks Unlimited is thrilled to announce the launch of the HARD KNOCKS MOTO FEST, scheduled from June 21-23, 2024, at the renowned New Jersey Motorsports Park (NJMP). This electrifying event promises a weekend filled with vintage AHRMA Racing, a…
Jelly Roll, Kid Rock and Multi-Platinum Rockers Added to Sturgis Buffalo Chip Summer Festival Lineup
The Largest Music Festival in Motorcycling® expands the 2024 Sturgis Rally concert lineup with a performance from the multi-platinum selling hard rock force Theory of a Deadman Wednesday, Aug. 7. Theory of a Deadman joins an exciting Sturgis Rally lineup…
New Drag strip Set for Northeast Florida
In an era where news of a drag strip closing seems to be common place, it’s refreshing to hear of a new one being built. Callahan Speedway in Nassau County, Northeast Florida is slated to add a drag strip to…
Kawasaki H2 750 Breaks Record at Mecum Motorcycle Auction
At the Mecum Motorcycle Auction this finely restored 1972 Kawasaki H2 750 two stroke “Widowmaker” broke a world record when it beat the previous mark for an H2 at $34,000. We catch up with builder Nori Miyata and also see…
Suzuki’s New GSX-8R About to Hit The Track
Suzuki announced it has homologated its brand new GSX-8R sport motorcycle for 2024 MotoAmerica Twins Cup championship competition. The 2024 GSX-8R sportbike features a completely new compact, yet powerful parallel-twin engine cradled in a performance-oriented chassis. The result is a…
Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts Reunite for Mecum Las Vegas Motorcycles 2024
Among a record-breaking 2,000 motorcycle consignments slated for the auction block at Mecum Las Vegas Motorcycles 2024 are 30 private collections comprising 500 lots, including 277 to be offered at no reserve. The 33rd annual auction will once again claim…
RevZilla to Take Over As Primary Sponsor on New Gadson and Herrera Pro Stock Motorcycle Team
Not only is the Vance & Hines Motorsports Pro Stock Motorcycle Team getting a new rider in Richard Gadson, it’s also getting a new primary sponsor. Motorcycle gear, parts and accessories leader RevZilla is set to be the title sponsor…
Richard Gadson Announced as Rider of Vance & Hines NHRA Team, Ed Krawiec Moves to Tuner Role
With a new sponsor and the addition of another acclaimed rider, the defending champs appear to be getting even stronger. 2023 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Gaige Herrera will be paired with Richard Gadson on the RevZilla/Mission/Vance & Hines…
New “Golden Gator” Gatornationals Trophy Revealed
The countdown to the start of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season is on, with the NHRA announcing a number of exciting additions leading up to and during the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals on March 7-10…
Future of Sturgis Dragway on Shaky Ground
Cycledrag has voiced concern in articles and videos about the alarming high number of drag strips that have been lost in the last few years. The trend was accentuated this past summer with the sudden and unceremonious closure of one…
NHRA’s Indianapolis Raceway Park Getting Major Upgrade
The home of drag racing’s most illustrious event, the U.S. Nationals, Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, Ind. will see some upgrades for the 2024 season including a new timing tower. Demolition of the tower that has stood on the right…
Electric Motorcycle Company to Make U.S. Debut
Horwin America Inc. (“Horwin”), a global mobility company revolutionizing the electric motorcycle industry, is proudly making its U.S. brand debut at CES 2024 with the launch of the SENMENTI series, a dynamic new line of EV motorcycles born of the…
Virginia Motorsports Park Names New Dragstrip Manager
Gavin Carter, a rising young talent in the race direction side of the drag racing industry, has been named the new Dragstrip Manager at Virginia Motorsports Park, the track announced today. Carter will work closely with VMP Vice President Tyler…
2023 Sturgis Buffalo Chip Charity Events Raise Nearly $370,000
A total of $369,273 has made its way into the hands of worthy causes from 2023 Sturgis Buffalo Chip charity events thanks to the extreme generosity of the motorcycling community. The grand total raised for charity during the Sturgis Rally…
Daytona Bike Week “Women’s Ride” Returns in 2024
The Sturgis Buffalo Chip Biker Belles is continuing a dynamic collaboration with Harley-Davidson for the third annual The Morning Ride Daytona, an empowering event celebrating women in motorcycling and raising funds for charitable causes at the 83rd annual Daytona Bike…
2024 Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule
2024 Cycledrag Event Schedule There are a lot of events and rallies for motorcycle drag racing fans to participate in this year. Enjoy a look at some of the notable events in 2024. Jan 21 – Baker Act Custom Open…
Complete List of NHRA “Silly Season” Moves
The NHRA “Silly Season” is in full effect with lots of off-season news as racers move in and move up. The start of the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is more than two months away, but excitement for…
XDA Real Street Excitement Builds with Addition of World’s Fastest Street Tire Harleys
XDA Real Street is one of the most diverse categories in all of racing. The class showcases primarily late model street bikes, allows for various power-adders and invites riders of all different body weights by offering the heavier guys extra…
DME’s Dimey Eddinger Explains Importance of Penske Shocks
It’s truly amazing how fast motorcycles are able run on the drag strip without the use of a wheelie bar or slick. In this video DME’s Dimey Eddinger talks about the importance of Penske Racing shocks for his team’s stellar…
A Walk Around PRI – World’s Largest Motorsports Trade Show
Enjoy this walk around the world’s largest motorsports trade show, the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show from the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Ind. We also get some big new regarding the NHRA Top Fuel Motorcycle Series in 2024. The…
IHRA Giving Away a New Ford Truck
Actions speak louder than words as the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) is providing a unique opportunity for its member tracks! Thanks to IHRA partners Morrow Brothers Ford of Greenfield, Illinois and Extreme Racing Oils, IHRA member tracks will be…
NHRA to Return to Phoenix, Track Name Returns to Firebird Raceway
NHRA officials and the Gila River Indian Community are excited to announce that NHRA will return to Phoenix for the 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, heading to the newly-renamed Firebird Motorsports Park for the 39th annual NHRA…
Kid Rock to Play Sturgis Motorcycle Rally in 2024
Kid Rock joins a Sturgis Motorcycle Rally lineup at the famous Buffalo Chip that already includes top artists Jelly Roll, Travis Tritt and Aaron Lewis. More entertainment announcements for the 2024 Sturgis Rally are coming soon. Passes are available now…
Santa Pod Announces 2024 Special Events
Santa Pod Raceway in Wellingborough, England has announced its special events fro 2024. The calendar offers 62 spectator and participant events from January to December, a mixture of national and international championship drag races on two and four wheels,…
Dave Vantine Welcomes Geoff Pollard Back to “Yellow Bullet” Top Fuel Motorcycle
With his new motorcycle complete, the second quickest active Top Fuel Motorcycle racer in the world, Dave Vantine welcomed the former rider of his “Yellow Bullet” motorcycle, Geoff Pollard, back to riding duties. This team plans to run a two-bike…
Iowa Dragstrip Once For Sale Joins NHRA
NHRA and Onawa Dragway, Iowa teamed up to welcome the Iowa track to the network of NHRA Member Tracks, within the thriving NHRA West Central Division (Division 5). Onawa Dragway, which opened in 2018, was purchased by the Richards…
NHRA 2024 TV Schedule
All 21 races, plus the Pep Boys NHRA All-Star Callout events in Top Fuel and Funny Car, and the GETTRX NHRA All-Star Callout events in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, will be broadcast on either FOX or FS1. The…
NHRA North Central Division Summit ET Racing Series Team Finals Moves to Norwalk
Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio is proud to announce that it is the new home of the NHRA North Central Division Summit ET Racing Series Team Finals beginning in 2024. Racers who qualify to represent their member track will…
Chase Van Sant Wins NHRA Rookie of the Year Award
After a successful debut NHRA season, Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Chase Van Sant has been named the 2023 NHRA Rookie of the Year in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. The four other NHRA pros eligible for the award…
Gettrx Steps Up to Back 2024 Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Call Out Races
NHRA officials announced a multi-year agreement today that GETTRX, powered by Global Electronic Technology and the fastest name in credit card processing, has been named the title sponsor for the NHRA All-Star Callout specialty races in both Pro Stock and…
NHRA to Return to Virginia Motorsports Park in 2024
NHRA officials announced today a return to Virginia Motorsports Park, regarded as one of the quickest and fastest tracks on the circuit, for the upcoming 2024 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. The Richmond-area facility will play host to…
Remembering Legendary Announcer Art Eckman (1942-2023)
The motorsports community and the motocross industry as a whole is deeply saddened by the passing of broadcast icon Art Eckman. Best known in the racing world as the voice of the formative years of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross…
Suzuki Announces Pomona Homecoming Celebration for 25th Anniversary of Hayabusa
Suzuki Motor USA invites Suzuki owners to join the Hayabusa Homecoming, a commemoration of the 25th Anniversary of the legendary Suzuki Hayabusa during the In-N-Out Burger Finals at the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. Happening November 11th at one…
Mission Foods Announced as New NHRA Series Sponsor
The NHRA and Mission Foods, the world’s leading brand for tortillas and wraps, announced today that Mission Foods has been named the title sponsor of the NHRA’s premier professional series, which will be known as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag…
NHRA to Announce New Title Sponsor, Retains Camping World as Marketing Partner
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and Camping World, the World’s Largest Recreational Vehicle Dealer, announced today a multi-year extension of their partnership, with Camping World becoming a premier partner for the 2024 race season. NHRA has procured a new…
NHRA SEMA Breakfast to Showcase Crew Chiefs Who Drove
The popular NHRA Breakfast is set to return to the SEMA Show on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at the Westgate Las Vegas Casino Paradise Events Center, hosting four NHRA legends as part of a must-see show and topic. The NHRA Breakfast,…
New Goal Set for Australia’s First Five-Second Motorcycle Racer
Last spring Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson made history and realized a dream a decade in the making when he became the first Australian to put a drag bike in the five-second zone. Now the accomplished pilot has his mind set…
Matt Smith Gets Crashed Bike Back, Recalls Worst Day of Racing Career
Not only was it the worst day of defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Matt Smith’s nearly three-decade racing career, it was one of the worst days of his life. “When you see your wife crash,” said Smith, pausing to…
Suzuki Introduces 2024 V-Strom 800
Suzuki Motor USA (Suzuki) welcomes two new V-STROM 800 models that build on the momentum from the successful, off-road-focused adventure motorcycle, the V-STROM 800DE. The 2024 V-STROM 800 and 800 Touring leverage the DE’s stellar engine and chassis platform while…
Suzuki Announces Limited Run 2024 Katana
Suzuki Motor USA (Suzuki) is pleased to announce a return of the distinctive KATANA sport bike. Through a limited release, owners can reserve one of a few and have the opportunity to elevate their collection with the technically-updated KATANA. Securing…
From Disney Screens to Speed Queens
Fans of the Disney Channel Original Movie “Right On Track” are eagerly anticipating the launch of a new documentary that will give viewers unfettered access to two of the most recognized figures in the sport of drag racing, Erica Enders…
Sellout Crowd Announced For NHRA St. Louis Race
For the third straight year and the seventh time in the past eight seasons, the NHRA and officials at World Wide Technology Raceway announced a sellout crowd for Saturday’s qualifying action at the NHRA Midwest Nationals. The standout fanbase once…
2024 XDA Schedule Released, Back to Six Events
The 2024 XDA season schedule is out and includes six events, up from five in 2023. The series will visit Maryland International Raceway four times. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag…
New SEMA Program to Empower Women in Motorsports
The 2023 SEMA Show, the world’s leading automotive trade show taking place October 31-November 3 in Las Vegas, will feature a new program designed to help women advance their careers in the automotive aftermarket. The inaugural SEMA Women in Automotive Symposium…
How Mike Salinas Became First to Hit 300 MPH in 660 Feet
With a track-record run on Saturday at zMAX Dragway, Top Fuel’s Mike Salinas became the first member of the “Phillips Connect 300 at the 1/8” club, going 300.80-mph in the 1/8-mile during the final round of qualifying at the 15th…
Maple Grove Draws Largest Countdown TV Audience
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series enjoyed its most-watched weekend of Countdown to the Championship telecasts in the NHRA on FOX era, as more than 2.1 million viewers tuned in to original airings of last weekend’s 38th annual Pep…
Sturgis Buffalo Chip® Already Prepping for 2024 Rally
The 2023 Sturgis Rally may have just ended a few weeks ago, but that isn’t stopping the Sturgis Buffalo Chip from looking to the future. The venue’s year-round staff is already lining up entertainment and making improvements for the 43rd…
Cycledrag Youtube Channel Surpasses 500K Subscribers
The Cycledrag Youtube channel hit a big milestone earlier this month, eclipsing the 500,000 subscriber mark. “I want to personally thank anyone who has every watched the channel,” Cycledrag’s Jack Korpela said. “I put a lot of work into the…
Team Summit Motorsports Park Wins the NHRA Division 3 Team Finals
Thirty-two exceptional Edelbrock Super Series racers qualified to represent Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio at the North Central Division Summit Racing Series Team Finals, Sept. 13-17, 2023, at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Indiana, and they all played…
Buyer of Elmer Trett’s “Mountain Magic 4” Top Fuel Motorcycle Revealed
It was tremendously surprising for many to see the final Top Fuel Motorcycle of drag racing legend, the late Elmer Trett hit the auction block this past weekend. It is the same bike Trett came off of and lost his…
Charlotte’s zMax Has Plenty of Dirt to Clean Up Ahead of NHRA National
The SuperMotocross World Championship kicked off with Playoff 1 of the inaugural post-season, a culmination of Supercross and Pro Motocross seasons. The racing was thrilling on a racetrack built along and across the four-lane zMAX Dragway at Charlotte Motor Speedway.…
NHRA U.S. Nationals Draws Big TV Audience
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series drew an impressive audience for the world’s biggest drag race, as nearly 2.1 million viewers tuned into original airings for last weekend’s 69th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil…
Larry McBride and Tony Lang Reminisce Over Elmer Trett’s Final Motorcycle
I don’t think any of us ever expected the late legend Elmer Trett’s “Mountain Magic 2”, the Top Fuel Motorcycle he spent the last few seconds of his life on, would go up for auction. It was at the 1996…
NHRA Releases 2024 Schedule, Two Events Yet to be Decided
Highlighted by a special 70th anniversary of the world’s biggest drag race, the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, and the 55th annual NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville to open the season, as well as a return to Phoenix,…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Says His Team Has Big News
Top Fuel Motorcycle world record holder Larry “Spiderman” McBride broke another performance mark, the time the track record at Heartland Motorsports Park in Topeka, KS with a pass of 265 mph in extreme heat on his Top Fuel Bike “Star.”…
Trick-Tools Racing Featuring Baileigh Industrial for Indy and the NHRA Countdown
Trick-Tools Racing is proud to feature Baileigh Industrial on their White Alligator Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle at the upcoming NHRA U.S. Nationals and throughout the Countdown to One championship. The Manitowoc, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of metal fabrication and woodworking tools is…
Three-Time NHRA Motorcycle Champion Angelle Sampey to Transition to Top Fuel Dragster
Three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Angelle Sampey is trading two wheels for four, as she recently earned her Top Alcohol Dragster license. Sampey is the first athlete to join former teammate Antron Brown’s new AB Motorsports Accelerate Program,…
Cycledrag’s Coverage of Budweiser Display in Sturgis Goes Viral Worldwide
Further proof that sometimes you just never know what will go viral, Cycledrag’s video update of the lack of participation at the 83rd Sturgis Motorcycle Rally made worldwide news and garnered millions of views. The story and video was picked…
Suzuki Unveils Next Wave of Motorcycles with 2024 Lineup
Suzuki Motor USA is pleased to introduce its next group of 2024 sport and street motorcycles. Today we unveil the 2024 Suzuki GSX-S1000GT and GT+ high-performance sport-tourers. Also arriving are the 2024 Hayabusa’s- a dominant performance motorcycle for the last…
Remembering Former NFL Running Back Alex Collins after Fatal Motorcycle Crash
Former NFL running back Alex Collins, who played five seasons for the Seattle Seahawks and Baltimore Ravens, was killed in a motorcycle crash in South Florida, authorities said. He was 28. Collins was driving a motorcycle that crashed into a…
Transfluid Tube Processing Machinery Inc. Becomes Official Sponsor of Trick Tools Racing
Transfluid, a leading global manufacturer of tube processing and tube bending machines, is pleased to partner with Trick-Tools and White Alligator Racing (W.A.R.) to compete in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Series in 2023. “We are excited about the opportunity…
Perth Motorplex GM Steps Down
After two and a half years at the helm, Paul Trengove will step down from his role as Perth Motorplex General Manager at the end of August 2023. Trengove will leave the Perth Motorplex in order to take on the…
NHRA Inks New Generator Partnership
NHRA officials announced today that A-iPower, a leading manufacturer of inverter and portable generators, fluid pumps and pressure washers, has been named the preferred generator of the NHRA as part of a new multi-year sponsorship. As part of the partnership,…
NHRA Announces Sweepstakes with Five Major Partners
NHRA officials announced today the 2023 NHRA Sweepstakes, featuring a host of prizes from five NHRA partners. NHRA partners Camping World, K&N Performance, A-iPower, Summit Racing Equipment and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company are part of the 2023 NHRA Sweepstakes,…
NHRA to Host National at New Track in 2024
NHRA officials announced on Friday that the new Flying H Dragstrip in the Kansas City area will be part of the upcoming NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series national event schedule in 2024. NHRA officials and Heartland Motorsports Park…
Dream Realized as Trim-Tex takes Center Stage in NASCAR
It’s a dream come true for a proud American manufacturer. Trim-Tex Drywall Products has always been ambitious and driven when it comes to its involvement in motorsports. The commitment is about to go to the next level as the…
Suzuki Dealers Now Taking Reservations on 25th Anniversary Edition Hayabusa
Suzuki Motor USA has opened reservations for the 25th Anniversary Edition Hayabusa through authorized Suzuki dealers starting July 17th, 2023. Reserving one will ensure priority delivery of the commemorative Hayabusa. The 25th Anniversary Edition Hayabusa MSRP is $19,599 and will…
Methanol Moonshine Honors Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson with “5.92” Shine
Australia’s fastest two-wheel man Chris Matheson grew up in Armidale (NSW) where horses, dirt bikes and fast road bikes were the initial building blocks for his ultimate quest for speed. He soon took on the Salt Flats of Lake Gairdner…
First Look at the 2024 Suzuki Hayabusa 25th Anniversary Model
When the Suzuki Hayabusa was introduced 25 years ago, it forever altered the motorcycle landscape and redefined motorcyclists’ concept of performance. Never had there been a sportbike so daringly conceived to provide such an extraordinary riding experience. The Hayabusa was…
NHRA Delivers Big Norwalk TV Audience
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series broadcast on FOX Broadcast Network yielded impressive results on Sunday, as an average of 818,000 viewers tuned in for Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals eliminations from Summit Motorsports Park. The viewership marked a…
NHRA on Fox Team Wins Telly Awards
The NHRA and its broadcasting team was recently honored with eight prestigious Telly awards and one platinum Viddy award. The eight Telly awards, which honor excellence in video and television across all screens, are the most the NHRA has…
Legendary Two Stroke Racer Honored
What better place than Allbike to honour one of the true greats of our sport in John Kreis and his amazing 1971 Kawasaki H2 750 2 stroke, ‘Clockwork Orange’. Purchased in 1971, John started racing over 50 years ago and…
Increased Payout for Australia’s ANDRA
Summit Racing Equipment and the Australian National Drag Racing Association are pleased to announce increased contingency payouts. These increased payouts (via redeemable product certificates) will be available at the previously announced Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series events for 2023,…
Summit Motorsports Park Unveils New Meaningful Trophies
Kyle Michalek and his brother, Corey Michalek, of Michalek Brothers Racing, have been going to Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio for more than 20 years. They call the track home, and they call the Baders family. So when Summit…
The Absolute Best Straps for Your Motorcycle – Pingel
When you are hauling a motorcycle here is why you want to use Pingel straps and wheel chocks. Larry “Spiderman” McBride uses the same equipment to transport his record-holding motorcycle! There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please…
2024 Suzuki GSXR 750 – First Look
Suzuki Motor USA is pleased to launch its first group of 2024 motorcycles. The Suzuki GSX-R750, DR-Z400S, DR-Z400SM, and DR650S models all remain pillars of Suzuki’s lineup. Since defining the sportbike segment in 1985, winning multiple road racing championships, and…
The World’s Fastest Kawasaki KZ Crushes Record
Austin Christopher of Canada made history when he rode his Kawasaki KZ to an elapsed time of 6.29 – a new record for the KZ platform. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the…
