After a five-week break between NHRA Mello Yello Series races, the Sovereign-Star Racing team expects to return strong this weekend, May 31-June 2, at the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park in Englishtown, N.J. Prior to…
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DME Brings Their MPH Record Act Back to MIR
DME Racing owner Dimey Eddinger, rider Joey Gladstone, tuner Andy Sawyer and the rest of the team are bringing their MPH record-setting performance back to Maryland International Raceway on May 31-June 2 for the next MIRock Superbike Series event.…
Bayonets Attached for MIRock War at MIR
The stars of the Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series return to action May 31-June 2 for the Fast By Gast Summer Nationals at Maryland International Raceway in Budd’s Creek, MD. And with the $10,000 Pro Street “Battle Royale” coming…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Breaks in a KZ 1200
The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer, Larry “Spiderman” McBride breaks in a fresh 1977 Kawasaki KZ 1200,using his preferred method, outside of his Newport News, Va. speed shop. The motor was meticulously rebuilt by McBride and his mechanically brilliant brother Steve.…
Larry Brancaccio Makes Quick 8 in Norwalk
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio and Bammer Racing shook out all the cobwebs for their first event of the season. Not only did they perform with their standard flash, they made the quick eight out of 15 of America’s finest nitro powered…
Dream Chaser Racin’ Brings Home a Wally
Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley is excited about their first win and first Wally as they appeared in NHRA’s Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series at the “The Mickey Mart Rewards Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser”, Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports…
Verl “Smitty” Smith Back on Track
Verl “Smitty” Smith of VSR4VETS went to the semi-finals at the NW Drag Bike Season Opener in Woodburn, OR. Smitty says, “We ran our best time ever in the 1/8th mile @ 5.72 @ 126 MPH, & ¼ mile @ 8.89…
Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing Wins a Wally at Norwalk
Frank Capone of Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing took all that anxiety about NHRA’s Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series at the“The Mickey Mart Rewards Cavalcade of Stars presented by Budweiser”, Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, Norwalk, Oh.by bringing home a WALLY, the…
Fisher Doubles at NHDRO Indy Opener
Despite a rain delay on Saturday, a large field of motorcycles turned out at Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis for the opening round of the 2013 NHDRO season. With final rounds run in blazing sunshine, both pro classes produced upsets…
Larry “Spideman” McBride’s New Motorcycle Nearing Completion
The 11-time Top Fuel champion and world record holder, Larry “Spiderman” McBride, is like a kid counting down the days till Christmas. The Spiderman can’t wait to unveil what is sure to be a gift for the ages – a…
Thank you and Retirement Announcement from Shaun Reno-National Champion
I would first like to start by saying thanks to the race fans, sponsors, and the racing community as a whole. I’ve been racing in the AHDRA for 12 seasons now and I think the time has come for…
Bammer Racing Shines in National Magazine–Hot Rods and Harleys
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio and Bammer Racing is ready to go racing but one of their winter projects involved a full photo shoot and after press time, you can find Drums in Issue 2 of Hot Rods and Harleys Magazine. page…
Chris Matheson Crash Video
Top Fuel racer Chris Matheson suffered a high speed crash this past weekend on the motorcycle formerly owned by Jimmy Brantley. The good news is, aside from a broken foot and some serious road rash, Matheson is OK.
Win a Set of Dymag Wheels from Orient Express
This is your chance to own a pair of the new Dymag Ultra Pro UP7X wheels for your machine for FREE! No purchase necessary! These ultra lightweight forged aluminum and super strong wheels are the pinnacle of motorcycle wheel technology.…
Pollacheck Makes Second Final Round Appearance, Ray Moves to Top Ten
The O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA SpringNationals this past weekend gave Sovereign-Star Racing’s Scotty Pollacheck his second appearance in a final round of competition and moved teammate Michael Ray up three places in the overall points after he won his…
Teasley and Shifflett Double at MIR
There’s nothing a racer loves better than to double—winning two classes at one event. And in the veteran-laden fields of the Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series, doubling is double hard and double rewarding. And so it is fitting that two…
Arana Notches Third Consecutive Victory
The only thing that is stopping Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. these days is the finish line as he remained unbeaten in 2013, sweeping to his third consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA…
MIROCK Group Photo
Dear MIROCK Sponsors and Tracks, The MIROCK Superbike Series racers, crew, family, and staff would like to thank all of the series sponsors for their incredible support! We will be sending all of you an 8×10 photo…
Sovereign-Star Racing Maintaining Momentum for Houston
Following their most successful race yet at the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals near Charlotte, N.C., the Sovereign-Star Racing team and racers plan to continue their progress toward winning a Wally this weekend at the O’Reilly Auto Parts NHRA…
Harley-Davidson to Sponsor WMDRA Top Fuel Class at Sturgis Drags
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association is pleased to announce a partnership with Harley-Davidson Motor Company to sponsor the Top Fuel class at the WMDRA Sturgis Nationals August 5-7 during the 73rd Annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Harley-Davidson will offer a…
Pollacheck Advances to No. 2 in Points, Sets Low ET for Four-Wide
The Sovereign-Star Racing team turned the unique challenges of the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals into huge opportunities as their racer Scotty Pollacheck made his first final round appearance and advanced to No. 2 in the points, while also…
Perfect Rockingham Weather Fuels Record Runs
It may have taken a full month to deliver, but Mother Nature and Steve Earwood’s Rockingham Dragway track prep crew laid out a record setting buffet for Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series racers to feast on in the rain-delayed…
Lucas Oil’s Arana Wins Again
Lucas Oil Buell rider Hector Arana Jr. roared to his second consecutive victory of the season, winning the Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals on Sunday. Arana Jr. became the first rider since 2006 to win the first two races of…
Sovereign-Star Racing ready to tackle new Four-Wide racing experience at zMAX
The fourth annual Dollar General NHRA Four-Wide Nationals will present an entirely new challenge for the Sovereign-Star Racing Pro Stock Motorcycle (PSM) team as they adapt to the unique four-lane racing style of zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, N.C. The…
Cox Qualified in Quickest Top Fuel Field in History
Mark Cox competed in hisfirst race of the season for Team owner Steve Horne in the 2013 NHRA Harley-Davidson Racing Series on April 12-13 at Virginia Motorsports Park in Petersburg (Richmond), Virginia. He and Douglas Horne ride the Romine…
Janette Thornley’s Personal Best 7.302 ET and 1st NHRA Appearance
The Dream Chaser Racin’ team continues to work out some of the kinks of a newly formed race team. A busy schedule of April appearances at the Manufactures Cup Series April 6-7 in Bradenton Florida and the NHRA Harley-Davidson…
Added Qualifying Session Raises MIRock Opener Anticipation to Fever Pitch
As if a four week rain delay didn’t boost the excitement surrounding the start of the Mickey Thompson MIRock Superbike Series enough, Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood has added a Sunday morning qualifying session for all those racers who…
Dave Vantine Being Groomed to Race Pollard Top Fuel Bike
Top Fuel motorcycle drag racing is starving for more competitors. A very talented racer appears to be on his way to joining the exclusive club. Pro Mod veteran Dave Vantine tested the five-second, Greg Pollard-owned Top Fueler at Virginia Motorsports…
Videos From The Dragbike Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga.
On the weekend of April 5-7, 2013, motorcycle drag racers on the east coast had two races to choose from within 400 miles. Many, including icons of the sport Paul Gast and Rickey Gadson, chose the Dragbike Nationals due to…
McBride Dominates Season Opener in Bradenton
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride began the 2013 campaign the way he begins most of his seasons – victorious. Spiderman scored a commanding and dominant win at the Exoticycle Manufacturers Cup from Bradenton, Fla. April 5-7. “Everything went…
Make Sure Brakes are Working for MIROCK
Safety first… Just a friendly reminder to all MIROCK racers that Front & Rear brakes are required and must be functional in Pro Mod, Pro Street, Real Street, Top Sportsman, Crazy 8’s, 4.60 Index, 5.60 Index, Pro E.T., and…
MIROCK Group Photo on April 27th
Some exciting news for MIROCK sponsors, racers, crew and family! MIR will be organizing a HUGE “Group Racer Photo” just like this one in the staging lines on Saturday, April 27th at the Fast by Gast Spring Nationals. This…
MIROCK Brock’s Performance Street E.T. Purse Flyer Correction
The purse for the Brock’s Performance Street E.T. class at ALL MIROCK events is $1,000 to win, $300 to runner-up, $100 to semis, $50 to 1/4 finals, and $25 to 1/8 finals. Entry Fee is $50 (one-day) or $80 (two-day).…
Art Malone Passes, Don Garlits Remembers
Art Malone, a legendary racer and track operator, died March 29th due to complications from an air boat crash a few years ago. “Big Daddy” Don Garlits sent along the following letter reminiscing about his old friend. Dear Friends, My…
Chassis Builder Loses Eyesight, but Not Vision for Racing
For fabricator and past racer, Dan Parker, his dreams, goals and everyday life changed permanently on March 31, 2012, when a horrible accident left lasting injuries that would change his life forever. Parker’s most significant injury sustained during the crash,…
Dream Chaser Racin’ Season Opener
Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley kicked off her second season of racing at an American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) event at the State Capital Dragway in Baton Rouge, LA. It was an exciting weekend for the Dream Chaser Racin’ team,…
Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing Singing the Bayou Blues
Frank Capone of Team HeadBlade/Capone Racing went to the bayous of Louisiana to hang out in the rain, have ignition issues and tear up transmissions – not exactly what he had in mind for his season kickoff with the AMRA…
AMSOIL Renews Title Sponsorship for WMDRA Sturgis Nationals
AMSOIL INC. of Superior, Wis., has renewed their Title Sponsor agreement with the Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) for the 2013 AMSOIL Sturgis Nationals. “This is a great day for the motorcycle drag racing community,” says WMDRA President Sandra…
Ryan Schnitz Drag Racing School
Ryan Schnitz will be hosting a 1 day Drag School at Virginia Motorsports Parks on Friday, April 19th, one day before the Hosepower Hustle Event. This $250 course will give you the opportunity to improve your launch technique, reaction time,…
NHRA License Required for MIROCK event at Atco Dragway
Originally MIROCK and Atco Dragway had hoped riders would not be required to have a NHRA License for the Atco event, but that is not the case. All riders entering the event at Atco Dragway will be required to have…
MIROCK Opener Rained Out
An extended winter weather pattern and deteriorating forecast have forced Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood to impose a one-month delay to the start of the 2013 Mickey Thompson Performance MIROCK Superbike Series which was to have begun this weekend. …
MIROCK Paying $1,000 to First Harley Win in Any Class
The Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series has posted a $1,000 Cash Bonus to the first Harley Davidson motorcycle that wins in any class at a MIROCK event. The MIROCK Superbike Series offers nine different classes that many v-twins may…
MIROCK Ground Clearance Rule and Enforcement Tool
The 2″ Ground Clearance Rule will be enforced at MIROCK in 2013 in all sportsman and grudge classes. This has always been a rule but will now be randomly enforced for rider safety and to minimize downtime due to oil…
Orient Express, DME, Shinko and World Wide Bearings Back MIROCK, Rockingham Approaching
Rodney Williford, John Dobrin, Boo Brown, Shayne Proctor, and Andy Baumbach are all expected to not only defend their championship titles this weekend, but also to collect their unique championship apparel and 2012 Champion Trophies. The Mickey Thompson Performance Super…
John Hall takes Newtown Buell to Round 2
John Hall and the Text “Newtown” to 80888 Buell carried their qualifying success into round 1 of Pro Stock Motorcycle eliminations at the NHRA Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Auto Plus Raceway in Gainesville, Florida, USA. After a slight advantage…
Pollacheck Soars to No. 4 after First Ever Semifinals Appearance in Gainesville
Sovereign-Star Racing’s Scotty Pollacheck celebrated the first semifinal round appearance of his NHRA career as he drove to the No. 4 spot in the Pro Stock Motorcycle points standings this past weekend at the Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. “It was…
Capone Racing Partners with Team HeadBlade
Frank Capone of Capone Racing is now going to represent Team HeadBlade for the 2013 drag race season. “During the winter, Shaun Reno and I had many conversations about the 2013 season. Shaun is not going to race full time…
Gatornationals Foreshadows Season of Parity in Pro Stock Motorcycle
A tradition-rich history is an impormant element of any great motorsports event. The NHRA Gatornationals from Gainesville, Fla. has never lacked in that quality. The event is in its 44th year and has hosted some of the sport’s most memorable moments. It has always been like spring…
Gatornationals Photos From the Pits
Enjoy some images from the 44th annual Amalie Oil Gatornationals from Gainesville, Fla., March 14-17. It’s the season-opening race for the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. Click here to check out the gallery
Destination Daytona Bike Week Gallery
Right up the road from Daytona, Bruce Rossmeyer’s Destination Daytona in Ormond Beach Fla. hosts one of Bike Week’s biggest events. The complex showcased several top aftermarket companies, a Wyotech Brute Horsepower Shootout on the dyno and a ton of…
NHRA Gatornationals Entry List
Here is who is entered for the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle category’s season-opening race, the 2013 Amalie Oil Gatornationals from Gainesville, Fla., March 15-17. Pro Stock Motorcycle # Cls Driver Hometown Make Eng Entry 1 PSM Ed Krawiec Avon IN…
DME Reduces The Price of a Man Cup Pro Street Tech Card
DME has chosen a unique way to support the Pro Street class at the Manufacturers Cup in Bradenton, Fla. Instead of adding to the purse, DME wanted to help all the racers by lowering the price of a tech card…
MTC Engineering Posts $2,100 in MIROCK Contingency
MTC Engineering has posted $2,100 in the 2013 MIROCK Contingency Program. MTC Engineering has been a MIROCK Superbike Series contingency sponsor since 2008, and is proud to be able to keep giving back to their racers with the contingency program.…
Dream Chaser Racin’s Janette Thornley Ready for Racing and Talk Radio Kick off
Janette Thornley’s ready to go racing. “Since I am now officially hooked on Nitro and my rookie year is under my belt, I felt it was time to do some more research and discover ways other women racers find support. During…
Concepts posts $5,250 in MIROCK Contingency
Cycle Concepts continues their support to the MIROCK racers, and has posted $5,250 for the 2013 MIROCK Contingency Program. Cycle Concepts has been a MIROCK Superbike Series contingency sponsor since 2009, and has continued to payout in all MIROCK classes.…
Matheson Scorches at Adelaide
Australian Multiple Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion, Chris Matheson and his Nitro Voodoo Team bagged maximum points at the Adelaide Raceway meeting held on 23-24 February 2013. Matheson Top Qualified with a 5.37 ET and Top MPH at 199.73 and won…
MIR Opener Cancelled
This weekend’s “Season Opener” on Saturday and Sunday has been cancelled due to the low 39 – 45 degree temperatures forecasted for Southern Maryland. We generally like to see temps in the upper 40’s at a minimum on race…
Ryan Schnitz Touts New EK Chain
I haven’t been this excited about a new product in a long time! The new EK 3D Premium Motorcycle Chain is as beautiful as it is strong with 11,400 lbs of tensile strength and only weighing 4.81 pounds per 100…
Tevis Moffett “Sheriff Slim” Passes
Tevis Moffett passed on Feb. 23. He is remembered as being one of those responsible for the first seven second pass. A Key member of the RC Engineering Primary Race Team for many years, including the years of the RC…
Cox and Horne Team Up for 2013 Harley-Davidson Championship
Mark Cox has joined the Horne Racing Team for the 2013 NHRA Harley-Davidson Racing Series. He and Douglas Horne will be competing on Harley-Davidson motorcycles in the Top Fuel class in a two-bike effort. Mike Romine of Romine Racing, who…
MIR Owner Royce Miller Recovering from Successful Open Heart Surgery
Maryland International Raceway owner and MIROCK official, Royce Miller, is taking a leave of absence to recover from open heart surgery. Cycledrag.com would like to wish Miller a speedy recovery. Miller’s son Jason wrote, “Well they are finished with dad,…
Pro Dragster is Racing in the New NHRA, Harley Davidson Series
It’s now official, the National Hot Rod Association has officially announced that the former AHDRA class of Pro Dragster, P/D will be contested during the new NHRA, Harley Davidson – Drag Racing Series (HD-DRS) events. This is great news for…
New Index Class Added to MIROCK Series
MIROCK Superbike Series officials have announced that the Louis Concrete and Steel Company of High Point, NC, have entered into an agreement to sponsor a new Index Class, running off of a 4.60 Index. The 4.60 class will qualify on…
Harley-Davidson Expands NHRA Drag Racing Series Classes Pro Dragster to Join Top Fuel and Others in New Sportsman Racing Series
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is pleased to announce that it has worked with NHRA to include the popular nitromethane-burning Pro Dragster class in the newly formed NHRA Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Series. Pro Dragster joins the previously announced classes that will…
MIROCK Real Street Rule Revision
Real Street Rule Revision: MIROCK has decided to allow the aftermarket dashes in the Real Street class as there is no performance advantage to them, and the rule revision will be made to the rulebook tomorrow on www.mirockracing.com. However, all…
McBride Recovering from Successful Knee Surgery, Will Appear at Indy Dealer Show
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride is recovering from a successful knee surgery, performed last week. Spiderman had his torn meniscus repaired and is expected to fully recover in four to six weeks. “I go to the gym a lot,…
Update on the New NHRA Harley Series
I continue to talk w NHRA track managers, they all seem very excited about having Harley’s in the Show and are agreeable w most questions (especially since I’ve told ’em I’m NOT official in any capacity). In brief, the…
AMRA Keeps Tradition Alive at Rockingham Dragway
Different logo, same great race. That’s Rockingham Dragway track owner Steve Earwood’s mantra for the AMRA Nitro Harley Nationals to be contested at his racetrack, Oct. 11-13, 2013. It took little time for American Motorcycle Racing Association President Marty…
Racers Could Capitalize On the SGMP/Manufacturers Cup Dispute
Motorcycle drag racing’s most recent dispute between South Georgia Motorsports Park and the Manufacturers Cup committee can be simplified to, “We don’t need you, you need us.” There are many different interpretations of this ongoing disagreement, but at the root…
2013 MIROCK Rulebook
The 2013 M/T MIROCK Superbike Series Rulebook is now online. There has been a few clarifications and revisions made for the 2013 season along with a few new combinations for the Pro Street and Real Street. These new combinations include…
Dave Rieff Named to Anchor Role for ESPN NHRA Drag Racing Coverage
When the newly re-named NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series begins its 13th season on ESPN later this month, a name and voice familiar to fans of the series will be in a new role on ESPN’s television coverage team.…
Harley Davidson and NHRA Ready to Rumble in 2013, Pro Dragster Hoping to Make Cut
The National Hot Rod Association and the Harley Davidson Motor Company are ready to rumble in more ways than one. The rules are up, and the racing schedule is posted for the inaugural NHRA – Harley Davidson Drag Racing Series…
JRI Shocks Renews MIROCK Contingency Program
JRI Shocks has posted $1,925 in the 2013 MIROCK Contingency Program. JRI Shocks has been a MIROCK contingency sponsor for the last 3 years, and MIROCK would like to thank them for their loyal support. Make JRI Shocks your choice…
Vortex Racing posts $6,600 in the MIROCK Contingency
Vortex Racing has renewed their contingency sponsorship for the 3rd straight year, and has posted $6,600 for the 2013 season. Vortex Racing is the sole contingency sponsor for racing sprockets, so make Vortex your sprocket choice and get paid for…
Penske Shocks renews MIROCK Contingency Program
Penske Racing Shocks has posted $3,450 in the 2013 MIROCK Contingency Program. Penske Racing Shocks has been a MIROCK contingency sponsor since 2008 and MIROCK would like to thank them for their loyal support. When you are looking to put…
Brock’s Performance posts $39,600 in MIROCK contingency for 2013
In continuing its tradition of unrivaled racer support, Brock’s Performance has posted $39,600 in contingencies for the MIROCK race series for 2013. This is up $3,600 from last season and this huge payout makes Brock’s Performance the biggest contingency sponsors…
AMRA Ready to Race, Will Attend V-twin Show
Marty and Jayne VandenHeuvel are getting primed up for the 2013 AMRA race season, adding a couple events to their already busy schedule to meet the needs of those who are joining the AMRA. Marty, “We feel bad that AHDRA…
Frank Capone and Shaun Reno 2013 Schedule
Off season from racing is not a time for meditation and relaxation, it’s time to get new parts, sometimes new paint, make deals with sponsors, and set the season’s calendar. In 2012 Frank Capone of Capone Racing won his…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Announces 2013 Schedule
After much consideration, 11-time world champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride announced his plans for the 2013 season. “I’m looking forward to another great season,” McBride said. Make sure to catch the nation’s quickest motorcycle at a track near you. McBride’s 2013…
Brock’s Performance Renews Street E.T. Sponsorship at MIROCK
Brock’s Performance has renewed their Street E.T. class sponsorship in the MIROCK Superbike Series for the 2013 season. Brock’s Performance has also been a loyal contingency sponsor of the MIROCK series since 2008. The Street E.T. class is a great…
Tom Caldwell/Old Guys Do Rule Racing Announce Plans for 2013
Tom Caldwell’s Old Guys Do Rule Racing proved the point in 2012 as Caldwell finished 2nd in Pro Gas with the AMRA with the new 1/8 and ¼ ET and MPH records. He went on to win the AHDRA Pro Stock…
Janette Thornley Leaves Ray Price Team
It was an interesting rookie year for Janette Thornley. In her first ever drag race season, she finished 5th in two very competitive Pro Dragster fields. Now it’s time to set a schedule for 2013 and she’s up to the…
Trim-Tex Sponsors Fall-Line Sports Car Team
Fall-Line Motorsports is thrilled to announce that Trim-Tex Drywall Products will be the primary sponsor on the #46 BMW M3 and will be on the car for the entirety of the 2013 Continental Tires Sports Car Challenge season. The…
A Year in the Life of a Puma Top Fuel Bike Engine
Some of the more usual questions we get from visitors to the King Racing pit area during a race event are “how long does the engine last?” or “do you have to rebuild it between every run like the Top…
Schnitz Racing Excited for 2013
There was a time when Schnitz Racing founder Dave Schnitz was so busy traveling to motorcycle drag races, he barely found time to stop by his Decatur, Ind., headquarters to change his clothes. As Schnitz Racing’s mail order business grew…
Harley Racer Verl Smith Reloading for 2013
Harley-Davidson drag bike veteran, Verl “Smitty” Smith and his VSR4VETS team were pleased with their progress in 2012. Smith did a lot of testing and development which translated into consistent eight second passes at well over 150 mph. Smith is…
Sovereign-Star Racing Announces Three Drivers and Suzuki Program for 2013 Season
After a successful 2012 season as a newly-assembled team, the Sovereign-Star Racing partnership announced plans on Jan. 3 to further expand their National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock Motorcycle program to include a third racer and a Suzuki motorcycle…
2013 Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule
March 1-3 NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship, Houston, TX March 9-10 AHDRA Florida Nitro Nationals, Gainesville, FL March 9-10 ADRL Dragpalooza IX, Rockingham, NC March 10 Little River Dragway Motorcycle Sunday-Texas Scooter Times, Temple, TX March 14-17 – NHRA PSM, Gatornationals,…
Where Will Larry “Spiderman” McBride Race This April, SGMP or The Cup?
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride would rather suffer a first-round red light than have to make the difficult decision he is faced with. The Spiderman cringed upon hearing South Georgia Motorsports Park and The Manufacturers Cup group will hold…
Chris Matheson No Blow at the Plex
Australian multiple Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion had a disastrous race meeting at the recent Round at the Perth Motorplex at Kwinana Beach, Western Australia. Matheson made the pilgrimage across Australia to continue his good form, after a dominant win in…
It’s Getting Ugly – The Dispute Between The Cup and SGMP Intensifies
Early this week news broke that The Manufacturers Cup group and South Georgia Motorsports Park would hold competing events this spring, on the same weekend, less than 300 miles apart. Subsequently, Tim Fleming of SGMP made a statement that he…
2013 MIROCK Schedule and Class Designations
2013 MIROCK Schedule FBR Shop Spring Bike Open March 22 – 24, 2013 Rockingham, NC Professional Classes Run At Event: PST, RST Sportsman Classes Run At Event: T/S, C/8, P/ET, S/ET, 4.60, 5.60, GR Fast by…
Pro Mod Demoted to an Exhibition Class in MIROCK for 2013
For 2013, The Pro Mod bike class will be run at select MIROCK events as an exhibition only class, and not run at all events. As of right now, the Pro Mod bike class will be run at the WPGC…
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New Rocker Arm Assembly For UPM HD Heads by Hawaya
Finally, a solution for the weak valve train system used on most Harley Davidson style race bikes. This new system keeps the same 1.74 rocker ratio, but addresses the problems like rocker arm breakage, pushrod galling and wear on the…
Brock’s Performance Continues Support of the Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School for 2013
Brock’s Performance is proud to announce it will be renewing it’s sponsorship of the Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School for the 2013 race season. The Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School holds classes from New Jersey to Texas. Personally taught by…
EFI Lectron “Injectron” Throttle Bodies from Schnitz
Lectron Fuel Systems has introduced their EFI Lectrons “Injectrons” Throttle Bodies. Available in your choice of size from 44mm to 52mm to fit the needs of your engine. Now you can ensure your large displacement engine isn’t restricted by…
Vintage Top Fuel Motorcycle display at zMAX 4 Wide Nationals April 19-21
Frank Spittle, North Carolina veteran motorcycle drag racer, is pleased to announce a collaboration with zMAX Dragway to bring a Vintage Top Fuel Motorcycle display at NHRA’s The 4 Wide Nationals, April 19-21, 2013. Spittle says, “The bikes will all be displayed…
MIROCK Expands to Atco Raceway for 9 Events in 2013, US Nationals Returns
The Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series is proud to present our 2013 schedule and to announce the addition of the historic 44th annual Orient Express U.S. Nationals at Atco Raceway to our series. The 2013 schedule will feature a…
Manufacturers Cup Adds Virginia Motorsports Park to the Schedule
The Manufacturers Cup series has added Virginia Motorsports Park to its schedule for 2013. The race will take place June 21-23. Two races in Valdosta, Ga. and one in Indy, Ind. also remain on the schedule. “We have had numerous…
