Jianna Evaristo raced her Valley Services Scrappers Racing Buell to a stellar semifinal finish today after defeating Ron Tornow and Steve Johnson at the Texas NHRA FallNationals at Texas Motorplex. Her sister, Top Fuel rookie Jasmine Salinas, competed with consistency…
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Gaige Herrera Wins Texas, Extends Point Lead
It was another dominant Dallas weekend for Pro Stock Motorcycle points leader Gaige Herrera, who won for the second year at Texas Motorplex after defeating rival Matt Smith in the final round with a run of 6.816 at 200.56 on…
Motorcycle Drag Racing Mourns the Loss of Photographer Gary Larsen
Motorcycle drag racing has lost another great one to the heavens. Gary Larsen, longtime motorsports photographer and journalist passed away peacefully last week with his family by his side. Originally from Grand Island, which is in the Buffalo, New York…
Hector Arana Jr. Wins Maple Grove
Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Hector Arana Jr. enjoyed a spectacular Sunday at Maple Grove Raceway, finishing it off with a 6.839 at 198.38 on his GETTRX Buell to defeat Richard Gadson in the final round of Pep Boys NHRA Nationals. It…
Chase Van Sant Takes Top Spot on Day 1 in Sonoma
Still riding high after his first career Pro Stock Motorcycle victory on Sunday in Seattle, Chase Van Sant kept rolling on Friday in Sonoma, taking the provisional No. 1 spot with a run of 6.768 at 197.10 on his Trick…
New Track Speed Record Established at Virginia Motorsports Park
In round No. 2 of the Pingel Top Fuel Motorcycle series at Virginia Motorsports Park a new track speed record was established for 1,000 foot. Check out the thrilling semifinals as Micah Fenwick, Mitch Brown and Larry “Spiderman” McBride go…
Brayden Davis Delivers Father’s Gift to Crew Chief with PDRA Win
Racing on Father’s Day weekend at the PDRA North vs. South Shootout presented by Performance Polish, father-son duo of rider Brayden Davis and Funny Bike legend and crew chief Travis Davis got the win Saturday night at Maryland International Raceway.…
XDA Heads to Virginia Motorsports Park
The XDA heads to Virginia Motorsports Park located in Dinwiddie, Virginia for the 38th annual MTC Engineering Summer Nationals on May 17-19, 2024! The event features the Orient Express Pro Street class that run speeds over 230 mph in…
Sister Act! Salinas Scrapper Sisters Both in Pro Categories for Charlotte
For the first time in their careers, sisters Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo will be competing together in the pro ranks as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series comes to North Carolina for the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX…
Pro Stock Motorcycles Ready to Go 4-Wide at ZMax
The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season is ramping up and teams will soon head to zMAX Dragway, dubbed the “Bellagio of Drag Strips,” for one of the most unique events in motorsports, the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals, April 26-28.…
“Flyin” Ryan Oehler on if there is Parity in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Class
Two-time NHRA Wally winner and a man known as one of the hardest workers in the class, “Flyin” Ryan Oehler brings us up to speed with his v-twin program and whether or not he feels there is parity in the…
Gaige Herrera Hopes to Continue Pro Stock Motorcycle Dominance in Gainesville
After his incredible showing in the 2023 NHRA season, reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Gaige Herrera returns to where his dominance started last season: the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals. The NHRA returns to the famed Gainesville Raceway for its…
Craig Adams Celebrated as Norwalk Motorcycle Champion
With every twist of the throttle on his motorcycle, Craig Adams shows what he is made of. He is tough, he is tenacious and he is talented. Over the years, he discovered that he has to be, in order to…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride to Return to Hometown NHRA Virginia Nationals
NHRA is making a return to Virginia after a year off, and so is the world’s quickest and fastest motorcycle drag racer. Hometown hero Larry “Spiderman” McBride captivated fans in Virginia in 2022 in Top Fuel Motorcycle, going 268.38 mph…
Chase Van Sant Recognized as NHRA Rookie of the Year Candidate
NHRA officials announced the five NHRA Camping World Drag Racing competitors in contention for the 2023 NHRA Rookie of the Year award. Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Chase Van Sant is one of the five candidates for the annual award that names…
Gaige Herrera Ties Matt Smith Record on Grim Day for Pro Stock Motorcycle Class
Gaige Herrera’s dream season continued when he broke a record held by his crew chief Andrew Hines’ brother, Matt Hines, on a day overshadowed by the unfortunate high-speed crash of Angie Smith at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis…
Gaige Herrera Regains Point Lead With Charlotte Win
In the 500th career race in the Pro Stock Motorcycle category, Gaige Herrera earned his first career victory in the Countdown to the Championship, going 6.726 at 201.34 on his Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki to win against a red-lighting…
Matt Smith Takes Pro Stock Motorcycle Point Lead at Maple Grove
The weekend couldn’t have ended any better for defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith, as he took down teammate Chip Ellis in the final round with a run of 6.807 at 198.50 on his Denso Auto Parts Suzuki…
Gaige Herrera Strikes First in Seattle
In the first appearance for Pro Stock Motorcycle at Pacific Raceways, points leader Herrera made a great first impression, going to the top spot with a run of 6.767 at 198.09 Vance & Hines/Mission Foods Suzuki on Friday at the…
How Long Will Gaige Herrera’s 2023 Unbeaten Streak Last?
Gaige Herrera extended the perfect start to his rookie season as a Pro Stock Motorcycle rider by claiming a third straight win on board his Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki Hayabusa at the Gerber Collision & Glass NHRA Route 66 Nationals…
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycles Power into Bristol, June 9-11
On a new date and with a full lineup that includes all four NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series professional classes and four qualifying sessions, the NHRA roars into Bristol Dragway for the 22nd annual NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals on…
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 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.…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
Eddie Krawiec Takes Top Spot in Opening US Nationals Qualifying
Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Eddie Krawiec delivered a strong performance under the lights at the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, racing to the provisional No. 1 position on Friday at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. Looking for…
Eddie Krawiec Eyes 50th Career Win at NHRA US Nationals
The next victory for Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Eddie Krawiec would be a big one, as the four-time world champion is a win away from his 50th career victory. The fact that the milestone victory could come at the biggest…
Eddie Krawiec Looks to Repeat as US Nationals Champion
As a multi-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle champion Eddie Krawiec knows all about racing in big moments. Perhaps none of them can top winning at the prestigious 68th annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals, which takes place this weekend…
McBride and Vantine to Help Kick Off NHRA Playoffs in Reading
Playoff action in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series will heat up in a hurry as the NHRA Countdown to the Championship begins at one of the fastest tracks on the circuit with the 37th annual Pep Boys NHRA…
Joey Gladstone Wins Back-to-Back NHRA Races
Reed Motorsports Joey Gladstone enjoyed a monumental day at Heartland Motorsports Park, picking up his second consecutive NHRA win with his memorable triumph on Sunday at the 33rd annual Menards NHRA Nationals presented by PetArmor. Gladstone wrapped up a perfect…
Joey Gladstone In Search of Back-to-Back Wins as PSM Returns to Topeka
Pro Stock Motorcycle will make its first appearance at Heartland Motorsports Park since 1997 for this weekend’s Menards NHRA Nationals, meaning Joey Gladstone will race in Topeka for the first time in the class. But Gladstone has enjoyed at…
Joey Gladstone Scores First NHRA Victory
On a day that included a barrage on the Sonoma Raceway record books, Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Joey Gladstone rolled to his first win of the 2022 season on Sunday and moved into the points lead in front of a…
Flyin’ Ryan Racing Supports Second Pro Stock Motorcycle With the help of Burromax Electric Mini Bikes.
NHRA Camping World Pro Stock Motorcycle team Flyin Ryan Racing supports an additional pro stock motorcycle entry in Lance Bonham at the Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway with the help of Burromax Electric Mini Bikes July…
Defending Pro Stock Motorcycle Champ Matt Smith Looks for Two in a Row in Sonoma
The trip out West has already been a good one for defending Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Matt Smith, who blistered the track record book in Denver en route to a win last weekend. But now the five-time world…
NHDRO’s Three Race Weekend Coming to Edgewater
NHDRO—the Midwest’s largest motorcycle drag racing series—is making racing economical again in 2022 by giving competitors three days of winning at every event. Already racing in your own Midwestern backyard, NHDRO wants to make sure racers get More Big Checks…
Pro Stock Motorcycles Head to Wine Country, July 22-24
With a breathtaking backdrop in the heart of wine country, the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set to deliver an incredible weekend of 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action at Sonoma Raceway during the 34th annual Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals on…
Pro Stock Motorcycles Ready to Kick off Western Swing
Boasting one of the most unique challenges in motorsports, legendary Bandimere Speedway once again plays host to the upcoming 42nd annual Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to Thunder Mountain on…
Angelle Sampey Wins Norwalk
A week after going red in the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle final round, Angelle Sampey more than made up for it on Sunday in Norwalk, knocking off Joey Gladstone in the championship round with a standout pass of 6.861 at…
Travis Davis Claims PDRA North vs. South Shootout Win at Maryland
The Pro Nitrous Motorcycle final round featured a side-by-side, 3.99-second battle between two of the toughest competitors in the PDRA’s lone two-wheeled class, multi-time world champion Travis Davis and veteran rider Paul Gast. Davis grabbed a starting line advantage on…
XDA Winners Shine at Mid Season Maryland Spectacular
Racers and fans expect record-breaking performances when they attend an XDA event. And the 5th annual Superbike Showdown at Maryland International Raceway delivered just that and more on Father’s day weekend. Over 560 entries were on hand to witness history…
PDRA Hitting Halfway Point of 2022 Season at North vs. South Shootout in Maryland
The competition is heating up as the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) rolls into the halfway point in its eight-race 2022 season this weekend at the North vs. South Shootout presented by Line-X and Iron Man Quick Connect Push Bar,…
Can Jerry Savoie Make it Two in A Row in Norwalk?
Can Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Jerry Savoie score his second consecutive NHRA win at the upcoming Summit Racing Equipment Nationals, June 23-26 from Norwak, Ohio? Last weekend in Bristol, after a mad dash to the starting line after an engine…
Angelle Sampey Looks to Go Back-to-Back In Bristol
Angelle Sampey is looking to go two for two at Thunder Valley. The three-time world champion would also love to continue to be the only Pro Stock Motorcycle competitor to win in Bristol, something she’ll try to achieve weekend…
Chris Nitro Voodoo Matheson wins the Australian 54 running of the Winternationals
‘”Matho” did it again. The eight-time Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Matheson ,took the win at Australia’s biggest Drag racing event, the 54th Winternationals from Willowbank Raceway, June 10-12. The illustrious race saw some 300+ entries ranging from Top…
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Anticipating Return to Norwalk
The NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to one of drag racing’s premier facilities, bringing its must-see 11,000-horsepower, 330-mph action to Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park on June 23-26 for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. It is the…
Angie Smith Takes Top Spot With 200 MPH Run
Angie Smith closed out the day at Virginia Motorsports Park, racing to the provisional No. 1 qualifier on Friday at the Virginia NHRA Nationals with a pair of track records in Pro Stock Motorcycle, making her own bit of history…
Three Races, One Weekend for NHDRO at Dragway 42
Whether it’s Big Money or Big Fun, the Midwest’s largest motorcycle drag racing series—NHDRO—knows how to pile it on. The NHDRO family is kicking off their 2022 season with the Midwest Race Trilogy—three full races over three days at West…
Steve Johnson Wins 4-Wides
Steve Johnson finished off a dominating weekend with his second consecutive victory of the 2022 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season on Sunday at the Circle K NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. The Charlotte four-wide event continues to…
Steve Johnson Looking to Win Second Consecutive Charlotte 4-Wide
Steve Johnson enjoyed the best season of his NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series career in 2021 and the resurgence all started with his spectacular performance in Pro Stock Motorcycle a year ago at zMAX Dragway. Johnson impressed throughout the…
XDA Serves up another Spicy Season-Opener
This past weekend nearly 700 XDA motorcycle drag racers ran down the Maryland International Raceway quarter-mile for the 28th annual Platinum General Services Spring Nationals. With a beautiful weather forecast and racers eager to resume racing after two years…
Steve Johnson Wins Final NHRA National in Houston
Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Steve Johnson closed out Houston Raceway Park in style, picking up the win in front of a sold-out crowd on Sunday at the 35th and final NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park. Johnson enjoyed a banner…
Richard Gadson to Miss Fayetteville, Chip Ellis to Ride 187 Bagger
“Adulting” is finally catching up with Richard Gadson. The busy motorcycle drag racing rider/tuner is one-by-one cutting back on his dragstrip duties to focus on business and family. Last week Gadson announced that Jordan Angelo would be riding the famous,…
Mid-West Drag Racing Series Heads to Memphis One Last Time for Memphis Nationals
The Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service is set to make one last mark at Memphis International Raceway this weekend, April 22-23, at the MWDRS Memphis Nationals during the 35th annual Memphis Chevy Show.…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride to Miss Mid-West Season-Opener With Illness
Top Fuel Motorcycle world record-holder and 20-time champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride is eagerly awaiting some good luck to come his way after what has been a trying stretch. Sidelined since Nov. of 2020 with a knee replacement, followed by a…
Jimmy “Hulk” Brantley Talks About Return to Top Fuel Motorcycle
Former Top Motorcycle champion and one of the quickest drag bike racers of all-time, Jimmy “Hulk” Brantley gave us an update on his upcoming return to Top Fuel Motorcycle on a brand new McBride-built motorcycle. There are more videos on…
Excitement Builds for NHRA 4-Wides in Charlotte
The signature event at zMAX Dragway is also one of the most incredible experiences in motorsports, as the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series returns to the “Bellagio of drag strips” on April 29-May 1 for the thrill ride known…
XDA Launches the 2022 Motorcycle Drag Racing Season
With a pandemic behind us and the Spring weather coming to bloom, the XDA racers are eager to get back to racing and give the fans a show that will keep them glued to their seats. The 2022 XDA season…
Chris Garner Jones Wins PDRA Season-Opener
As the defending world champion in Pro Nitrous Motorcycle, all eyes were on Chris Garner-Jones and his T.T. Jones Racing Hayabusa to see if he would continue his championship performance. Garner-Jones and his family-based team delivered, qualifying No. 3 and…
Angie Smith Reacts to Runner-Up Performance at Gators
After losing her father recently Angie Smith Racing was moved to tears after a magnificent performance at the NHRA Gatornationals. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag.com Facebook page (Please like here)…
Joey Gladstone Explains His Desire Not to Cancel Qualifying Session
It was an unusual weekend at the Gatornationals, especially for the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class. Four bikes went down the track Saturday evening and then the rest of the session was cancelled, leaving most without a qualifying run. In…
Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Round No. 2 Recap
Enjoy this full recap of round No. 2 of the Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle championship from Mildura’s Sunset Strip. Chris “Nitro Voodoo” Matheson and company put on a show. There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe…
Karen Stoffer Reacts to New 6.66 Pro Stock Motorcycle Record
Veteran Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Karen Stoffer reacts to her new 6.66 class record, set at the NHRA Gatornationals There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag.com Facebook page (Please like here) and…
Pro Stock Motorcycle Season to Begin at Gatornationals
The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals is already regarded as one of the biggest events on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series circuit, but the 2022 version of the legendary race, which takes place March 10-13 at historic Gainesville…
Mid-West Drag Racing Series Adds Top Fuel Motorcycle to Three Events for 2022 Season
The Summit Racing Equipment Mid-West Drag Racing Series (MWDRS) presented by J&A Service will add its first two-wheel class when it welcomes Top Fuel Motorcycle to its class lineup at three races in the 2022 season. Pingel Enterprises, a long-time…
$124,000 posted in XDA Contingency Program for 2022
The XDA would like to thank Bates Leathers, Brock’s Performance, Cycle Concepts, DME Racing, MTC Engineering, Penske Racing Shocks, Vance & Hines, Voodoo Custom Motorcycle Components, and Worldwide Bearings for putting 124k of extra cash and gift certificates in the…
Boosted Bulls at XDA now a Championship Class
The Boosted Bulls at the XDA will now be a Championship Points class in 2022! The Boosted Bulls class is for the quickest and fastest Grudge Bikes on the planet! These wild machine race to the 1/8 mile with…
First Round Kings Of Grudge $90K Big 8 Coverage
The fastest grudge bikes in the world are at Orlando Speed World Dragway for the Kings of Grudge Grinchmas motorcycle drag racing / street racing extravaganza where one skilled and perhaps lucky streteched Suzuki Hayabua, GSXR 1000 or old school…
Chris Hand Top Fuel Motorcycle Man Cup Finals Blog
Dick Boxell, crewman for Chris Hand’s “Redneck Express” Top Fuel Motorcycle passed along the following team blog from the Man Cup Finals from South Georgia Motorsports Park, Nov. 19-21 Back to ¼ mile racing ! The crew for this race…
2022 NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Schedule
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) today released the category schedule for all classes of racing at NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events in 2022. The 2022 season opens on Feb. 17-20 with the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals presented…
Matt Smith Wins 5th NHRA Championship at Wild Season Finale
Steve Torrence, Greg Anderson and Matt Smith all wrapped up their championship seasons in impressive fashion, racing to a world title and the event victory on Sunday at the season finale, the Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway…
Karen Stoffer Flips The Script For Championship Sunday
One of my most respected sports journalist mentors was once asked, “who do you root for?” “The story,” was his astute reply. He’d appreciate what happened in the final qualifying session of the NHRA Finals from the Pomona, Ca. Fairplex. …
Steve Johnson Eager for the Biggest Weekend of His Career
Competing for a world championship at the final race of the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season is a new experience for Steve Johnson, but the Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran is embracing the opportunity heading into this weekend’s Auto…
It Comes Down to This: AHDRA at Gainesville
The AHDRA World Nitro Nationals are set to rotate the earth of north Florida, as the all-American motorcycle drag racing series takes over Gainesville Raceway on November 5-7. National champions will be decided and rewarded at this final 2021 stop…
Steve Johnson Wins Vegas to Control his Championship Destiny
Steve Johnson picked up his 10h career win and moved a step closer to his first world championship, rolling to the victory on Sunday at the Dodge//SRT NHRA Nationals presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.…
World’s Second Fastest Motorcycle For Sale
Shockwaves ran through the motorcycle drag racing universe when the world’s second quickest and fastest motorcycle was listed for sale by talented pilot “Fast” Filippos Papafilippou of Athens, Greece. Papafilippou purchased the motorcycle from multi-time champion Ian King, progressed at…
