Capone Racing, Team HeadBlade and Bammer Racing continue to gather championship points at the Numidia Raceway for the Liberty Nitro Nationals Presented by Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson. Capone Racing’s Frank Capone was runner up against point leader Keith Browne in the Rush Pro…
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Janette Thornley Gets Treed
Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley continues to make the program and earn points in the AHDRA Championship Series in the Hawaya Racing/Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson Pro Drag class. After qualifying 4th in a tight Pro Drag field at Numidia Raceway for the Liberty Nitro Nationals…
Tom Cladwell/Old Guys Racing Blog
The season’s winding down and Tom Caldwell’s just hitting his stride. It was another win for Tom Caldwell Racing/Old Guys Do Rule Racing andqualifying #1 at 8.17 @ 161.83 mph and won with another 8.17, at the latestAHDRA race in…
Vickers Makes it Three in a Row at The Cup
Johnny Vickers made it three wins in a row at the inaugural Manufactures Cup Indy race held in Indianapolis Indiana, and further advances his points lead in the Cup series. Vickers qualified in the #1 position running a 7.167 @…
Punisher Racing Reloaded for Numidia
Punisher Racing and Dale Nilles is back to his old form on his new ProDrag bike with his win at the Northwest Nitro Nationals in Woodburn, Oregon. This was his 5th final in a row winning 2 of them. Dale…
Team Headblade Ready for Numidia
Capone Racing, Team HeadBlade and Bammer Racing are leaving this evening for Numidia, PA to begin their final assault on Championship points at the Numidia Raceway for the Liberty Nitro Nationals Presented by Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson. With only two more events…
Ian King Suffers in Sweeden
The Gulf Oil Dragracing – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike team suffered a significant setback in their quest for the 2012 European Top Fuel Bike Championship after suffering problems when preparing for their first round elimination run. Despite concerns…
King Continues Olympic Success
Whilst Team GB competitors were winning Gold Medals in British rider Ian King’s home town of London his own Gulf Oil Dragracing – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike team won Gold at Dragracing’s NitrOlympx in Hockenheim, Germany, increasing their…
Spiderman Rained Out in Norwalk After 6.01 and Successful Parachute Test
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride was rained-out of his final two exhibition passes at this past weekend’s Night Under Fire from Norwalk, Ohio. Before the event was called, McBride gave the thousands of motorcycle and drag racing enthusiasts…
Dream Chaser Racin’ Signs with LAT Racing Oil
Janette Thornley, owner and operator of a nitro burning, carbureted, 121 cid Pro Dragster and Dream Chaser Racin’ is very pleased to announce her association with LAT Racing Oil. LAT high performance synthetic oil products have multiple applications but it’s…
Cox Advances to Semi-Finals in Pro Fuel Class at Bristol
Mark Cox had a good showing on the Jack Romine Racing Pro Fuel dragster at the All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) Thunder in the Valley Nationals Presented by 95.9 The HOG and 93.9 FM94 this past weekend at Bristol…
NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series Unveiled for 2013
NHRA has announced the formation of the NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series, a 10-race series at NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series divisional events beginning in 2013. The NHRA Screamin’ Eagle Championship Motorcycle Series will offer a total purse…
McBride to Debut Parachute at Norwalk Night Under Fire Aug. 11
The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer Larry “Spiderman” McBride once said he would never use a parachute to help slow down his iconic, nitromethane-guzzling dragbike. “I have to eat my words,” laughed McBride. “I have to apologize to Sam Wills…
New Track Record for Ian King
British rider Ian King and his Gulf Oil Dragracing – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike team returned to the Alastaro Motorpark in Finland following their strong showing at the previous round in Sweden intent on extending their points lead…
McBride to Miss Indianapolis NHDRO/Manufacturers Cup Race, Will Appear in Norwalk Aug. 11
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride regrets to inform his fans he will not attend the upcoming NHDRO/Manufacturers Cup event from Indianapolis, Ind., Aug 17-19, due to scheduling conflicts. After a very successful and popular showing at last year’s Norwalk,…
King Sets New Mark in Sweden
British rider Ian King and his Gulf Oil Dragracing – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike team followed their win at the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee weekend with another strong showing at the second round of the European Dragracing Championship at…
Capone Racing Moves Ahead in AHDRA Pro Mod with a Win and Reno Hits Top Five
Frank Capone continues to maintain the points leads in the AHDRA Pro Mod Class. He advanced his points lead with a win at the AHDRA Ohio Bike Week Nationals presented by Ohio Harley Dealers Assoc. And teammate, Shaun Reno of Team Headblade was…
Verl “Smitty” Smith VSR4VETS Makes NWDB FINALS
After a rainout, the North West Drag Bike Assoc fought the weather but completed their 1st race of the 2012 race series at Woodburn Dragstrip! “Saturday qualifing was cold & wintery and the VSR4VETS race teams struggled all day. BUT after much discussions and cussing…
Caldwell Sweeping Through AHDRA Pro Stock
After winning the AHDRA Pro Stock race at Rockingham Dragway, Tom Caldwell returned to Knoxville and prepped his 121” S&S based Sportster AHDRA Buell Pro Stocker. But His crew member had a prior commitment and his backup person also has…
Nitro Voodoo Takes Three From Three Australian Championships
Current Multiple Australian Top Fuel Motorcycle Champion Chris Matheson and his Nitro Voodoo Team have taken out the 2012 Australian Fuchs Winternationals, held at Ipswich in Queensland last weekend. Matheson’s dominant run in the Championship continued, taking out Top Qualifier…
Carrie Seifert Climbing AHDRA Pro Drag Point Standings
Carrie Seifert Tate a.k.a. “The AMAZON” is currently Number 2 in national points with the AHDRA Pro Drag Nitro Harley Class. She has had two back-to-back runner up finishes. The first at the Northeast Nitro Nationals in Atco, New Jersey,…
S&S Partners with WMDRA for Sturgis
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is proud to welcome S&S Cycle, Inc. as a Performance Partner for the 2012 Sturgis Nationals. “S&S has been in the v-twin high performance parts business for over 50 years, and we just…
AHDRA’s Janette Thornley Poised for Norwalk
Janette Thornley is hungry for a solid performance in Norwalk Ohio,after a long weekend in Atco, New Jersey and not qualifying due to a mechanical problem, Dream Chaser Racin’ Janette, Freddie Robbins, and the entire Ray Price Race Team worked…
WMDRA Vegas Report
The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway did not disappoint as the WMDRA pulled into town on Saturday, May 19th for the second race of their 2012 season. The weather was hot in the low-90’s but cooled off into the…
Verl “Smitty” Smith Rained out in Woodburn
Verl “Smitty” Smith and the VSR4VETS-Biker’s Choice Pro Street team was thrilled with test passes on Saturday at the Northwest Dragbike’s season opener at Woodburn Dragway, outside of Portland. The plans were for a test & tune session will be Friday from 3-6,…
Chris Matheson’s Voodoo Continues to Dominate
Chris Matheson’s Top Fuel Motorcycle Team Nitro Voodoo has continued their dominance in the Australian Pro-Series Group 1 Competition, winning the Sydney Dragway Nitro Champs on the weekend. Matheson almost one second quicker than his nearest competitor stamped his authority…
Shaun Reno Has Rough Outing at The Rock
Shaun Reno’s smooth racing style with Team HeadBlade was somewhat quieted at Rockingham Dragway at the AHDRA’s Nitro Nationals presented by the Carolina Dealers Assoc. There’s nothing a drag racer dislikes more than running a team mate in the first round of…
Caldwell Breaks AMRA Record
Tennessee native and national champion Pro Stock racer Tom Caldwell has sat out several seasons, career changes got in the way of completing his newest Pro Stock race ride. But he’s come out of semi-retirement with a vengeance. Caldwell brought…
Capone Racing Maintains AHDRA Pro Mod Points Lead
Frank Capone cut an almost perfect light, .004 in the first round against team mate Shaun Reno to take a win and advance to the 2nd round on elimination’s on Sunday at the AHDRA Carolina Spring Nationals presented by Carolina…
Dream Chaser Racin’ Performs Well at The Rock
Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley continued her rookie season at the AHDRA Carolina Nitro Nationals held in Rockingham North Carolina May 5-6. Qualifying in the #6 position, Janette ran consistently and continues to develop her skills as a rookie rider.…
Bammer Racing Qualifies after Scary Ride to the Track
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio and Bammer Racing had one of their more exciting races with the AHDRA and most of the excitement was in transit TO the track. Even if you’re a serious nitro fan, sometimes we don’t realize how much is…
Carrie Seifert Sets New Female Nitro Harley Record
Carrie Seifert Tate a.k.a. “The AMAZON” set a new record for a female pilot on a Nitro Harley running a 7.29 @ 168.45 mph in the quarter mile this past weekend in Rockingham, NC. The AMAZON starts the AHDRA season…
Puma Engineering Completes Unique Engine
Puma Engineering have completed the engine and pod assembly of their unique blown parallel nitro twin for delivery to its new owner, Norwegian rider Hans Olav Olstad, where it will be fitted in the previously supplied rolling chassis. The engine…
McBride Establishes New World Record on Electric Motorcycle at 6.94
Top Fuel motorcycle icon, Larry “Spiderman” McBride has yet another world record to add to his impressive resume. During a test session at Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie, Va., May 4th, 2012, Spiderman piloted the innovative Lawless electric dragbike to…
Nitro Harley Racer Larry “Drums” Brancaccio Lands New Sponsor
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio has been moving fast down 1/4 mile dragstrips throughout the US and Canada for over 25 years. Yep, that’s impressive but it seems dimmed by the history of his new sponsor Anthony Augliera, Inc., a diverse trucking…
Dream Chaser Racin’ Janette Thornley Opener Season With Impressive Cup Run
Dream Chaser Racin’, Janette Thornley kicked off her first season of drag racing at a Manufacture’s Cup held in Valdosta, Georgia, April 13-15. It was exciting weekend as Thornley, owner and operator of her nitro burning, carbureted, 121 ci Pro…
Vickers Dominates The Cup
Hawaya Racing headed to South Georgia Motorsports Park to kick off the 2012 racing season at the Manufactures Cup race in Valdosta Georgia. 12 AHDRA legal Pro Dragsters showed up for the 8 bike field sponsored by Royal Purple Lubricants.…
McBride Displays Dominance with Six “Fives” and Defeats Familiar Foe to Win Manufacturers Cup
The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer, Larry “Spiderman” McBride, opened his 34th season of competition with remarkable consistency and dominance over a full field of Top Fuel racers to win the Manufacturers Cup from South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga., April 13-15. McBride…
McBride Takes the Pole on Day No. 1 of Manufacturers Cup at 5.86/241 MPH
Larry “Spiderman” McBride showed no signs of “taking it easy” on his first official run of 2012. The Spiderman soared to the No. 1 qualifying position on Friday, April 13th at the Manufacturers Cup from South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta,…
McBride Poised for Success and Speed and Season-Opening Manufacturers Cup
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride feels like a kid counting down the days until Christmas morning. The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer (5.79) is eager and poised to begin his 34th season of competition at the Manufacturers Cup from Valdosta, Ga.,…
APE Wrist Pins Withstand McBride’s Horrific Explosion
The world’s quickest motorcycle drag racer, Larry “Spiderman” McBride suffered the worst engine explosion of his 34-year career at last year’s Manufacturer’s Cup Finals from Valdosta, Ga., in November. Thanks to outstanding components by APE (www.aperaceparts.com), the physical and financial…
Spy Photos – McBride’s New Bike Close To Completion, Tinwork Done
Top Fuel Motorcycle 10-time champion, Larry “Spiderman” McBride, continues to push forward on the development of his cutting-edge race bike. Randy Randazzo, a protege of McBride’s late, legendary chassis builder, James “Puppet” DiTullio, completed the tinwork, which will serve as…
NHRA Speaks on Pro Stock Motorcycle Pairity
NHRA’s Vice President of Technical Operations, Glen Gray spoke on Vance & Hines’ excluse ownership of the Harley-Davidson V-Rod program in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class. “There has never been a rule against it, and I will give you an…
Team Half Fast Welcomes Lucas Oil, Accel, Goodson Tools, and PBI Sprockets for 2012, and Welcomes Back Sponsors from 2011
Team Half Fast Drag Bike Racing of Ypsilanti, Michigan is proud to welcome Lucas Oil Corporation, (www.LucasOil.com), Accel Motorcycle (www.accel-motorcycle.com), Goodson Tools and Supplies (www.Goodson.com), and PBI Sprockets (www.pbisprockets.com) to the Half Fast Family! “We’ve been working with the Lucas…
Huge Field Expected at AHDRA Opener April 21-22
AHDRA announced today the signing of Gainesville Harley-Davidson as the Presenting Sponsor of the AHDRA-Florida Nitro Nationals, which is expected to be the largest season opener ever for AHDRA. Gainesville Harley-Davidson, General Manager, Kevin Lytle says he and his staff…
Capone Racing Enterprise at Harley-Davidson of Boston Open House
Frank Capone and Capone Racing Enterprise will be taking their record breaking race team to Harley-Davidson of Boston for a huge open house this Saturday from 9-5. For the non-locals in search of some race chatter you can find Harley-Davidson…
AHDRA names Vicci as Official Apparel Supplier
AHDRA is proud to announce the signing of Vicci Fashion Group as their Official Apparel Supplier for the 2012 race season. Vicci will work closely with AHDRA to supply crew and retail apparel to the series as well as to the…
AHDRA Banquet to be Held in Gainesville
The All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) has announced that the 2011 “Night of Champions” Awards Banquet will be held on Thursday, April 19, 2012, beginning at 5:00pm, at the Paramount Plaza Hotel & Suites in the Bivens Ballroom. Racers,…
Krawiec Eclipses 200 MPH and Betters NHRA ET Record in Testing, Riders Crash
Two-time NHRA Full Throttle champion, Ed Krawiec, unofficially, became the first Pro Stock Motorcycle rider to surpass the 200 mph mark with a sensational run of 6.771 at 200.08 in a pre-GatorNationals test session at South Georgia Motorsports Park in…
Amazon Racing Goes Nitro
Amazon Racing’s Carrie Seifert Tate, a.k.a. The Amazon is going to be competing in the All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) Pro Drag Class in 2012. She’ll be piloting her brand new 2012 Hawaya Racing Pro Dragster Nitro Harley-Davidson this…
Find Out How You Can Race ET for Free in 2012
Planning to race or attend an upcoming AHDRA event? “We would like to give anyone wishing to race in the AHDRA/Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Series, an opportunity in 2012, to be able to race. Therefore, if you have never raced…
AHDRA Contingency Program Coming Together for 2012
After a busy winter of meeting with two-wheeled manufacturers across the U.S., AHDRA is proud to announce the following 2012 contingency sponsors, on board and ready to reward racers for using their products. Our plan is to educate the racers,…
Numidia Dragway/Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson Run for 2012 the AHDRA Pro Drag Championship
Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson is proud to announce that Numidia Dragway (Home of the Guaranteed Payout) has returned as the primary sponsor of The Numidia Dragway/Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson Nitro Pro Dragster piloted by Rich Vreeland. The Numidia Dragway/Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson Nitro Pro Dragster will…
Korry Hogan Coming Out of Retirement
Sources tell CycleDrag.com Top Fuel motorcycle drag racer Korry Hogan has told friends that he plans to race again. Hogan, who holds the world speed record at 255 mph, declared his retirement after crashing at 246 mph late last season.…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Welcomes Back Sponsors at Dealer Expo
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride has been enjoying the weekend, signing autographs, mingling with motorcycle enthusiasts and welcoming back his sponsors for the 2012 season at the International Powersports Expo at the Indiana Convention Center. …
Unmasking Spiderman – The Tale of Larry McBride
Newport News, Virginia is like many small American cities. Fairly quiet, unassuming, full of hardworking people trying to get by. We’re known for the Newport News Shipyard as well as being home to many military families. There isn’t much past…
Capone Racing to start 2012 Season With New List of Goals
Frank Capone has completed all the goals he had set in his 2nd season with the AHDRA (All Harley Drag Racing Assoc.). After winning Pro Rookie of the Year in 2010, Capone and team, Mark Godin, Richard Murray, Lorne Buchanan…
Hawaya Racing Announces Venom Sponsorship
Johnny Vickers, the president of Hawaya Racing Products (HRP) announced today that they have attained sponsorship of Venom-Group International (VGI) for 2012. “We have reached an agreement with Venom-Group International to come on board as the official battery of the…
PAC Racing Spring 2012 AHDRA Contingency Fund
PAC Racing Spring will pay $50.00 to the winners in the following classes at each 2012 AHDRA Official Event: Pro Drag, Pro Mod and Super Gas. To be eligible, you simply need to purchase a PAC Racing Spring product from…
AHDRA Giving Free Tickets to Military and Reserve Personnel
AHDRA has announced an open invitation to all active U.S. Military and Reserve Personnel to attend any 2012 AHDRA event, free of charge with valid military identification. AHDRA President, Craig Tharpe said, “that he and the AHDRA staff are proud…
Harley-Davidson Renews AHDRA Title Sponsorship for 2012
Harley-Davidson Motor Company is pleased to announce the renewal of its title sponsorship of the All Harley Drag Racing Association’s Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Championship Series for the 2012 racing season. “From 230mph nitro-burning Top Fuel Harleys to the Draggin’…
Hawaya Racing Now a Dealer for Lenco Transmission
Hawaya Racing, Inc. is proud to announce they are now a dealer for Lenco Transmission. “We have had a long relationship with Lenco over the years in the manufacturing of our shafts, sprockets and gears, says Johnny Vickers, president of…
2012 Harley-Davidson Drag Racing Schedule
April 21-22 AHDRA Florida Nitro Nationals, Gainesville, FL April 28-29 AMRA Bowling Green, KY May 5-6 AHDRA Carolina Spring Nitro Nationals, Rockingham, NC May 19-20 AHDRA- Northeast Nitro Nationals- Atco, NJ June 9-10 AHDRA- Ohio Bike Week Nationals, Summit Racing…
Harley-Davidson to Again Back AHDRA in 2012
Harley-Davidson will continue its support of the All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) in 2012 with the Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Championship Series. Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts is gearing up for an exciting AHDRA racing season in 2012. We are…
Is the First Five-Second Motorcycle Finished?
Has Top Fuel dragbike legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride’s iconic, world record-holding motorcycle made its final pass down the quarter-mile? McBride plans to retire his legendary race bike when his longer and more modern motorcycle debuts in 2012. The new machine…
Chris Matheson wind Round No. 2 of Australian Championship
Australian multiple Top Bike Champion, Chris Matheson and his Nitro Voodoo Team won at Round 2 of the ANDRA Pro-Series Championship at the Perth Motorplex last weekend. Matheson top qualified with a 6.403 at almost 200mph on a challenging track. …
King Ends Season on a High
Following their impressive top three European Championship finish in their very first year on the all new Gulf Oil – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike, the team elected to compete in the British season finale, the ACU / UK…
Spiderman Endures Harley Onslaught to Win Manufacturers Cup
Top Fuel superstar Larry “Spiderman” McBride triumphed in opposition to one of the toughest fields the 33-year veteran had ever seen at the Manufacturers Cup in Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 11- 13. Import rival Chris Hand and nine of the world’s…
Brancaccio Inducted into Hometown Hall Of Fame
Reigning champion in the American Motorcycle Racing Association, Larry “Drum” Brancaccio has been enshrined in the Nutley, N.J. Hall of Fame. Among those enjoying Brancaccio’s remarks are U.S. Senator Frank A.Lautenberg, a 1941 Nutley High School graduate; Scoutmaster and adventurer…
McBride Wins Manufacturers Cup
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride outlasted the quickest Top Field he’s ever seen to win the Manufacturers Cup from Valdosta, Ga. The bump spot for the eight-bike field was an astounding 6.42 Chris Hand was bumped out with a…
Keith Browne Thrills Nitro Nationals Crowd Setting a New World Record on Mickey Thompson Tires
Mickey Thompson Performance Tires & Wheels congratulates Keith Browne for a stunning performance in the Jim McClure Nitro Nationals presented by The Carolina Harley-Davidson® Dealers Association, Oct. 8-9, at Rockingham Dragway. In the qualifying round, Browne thrilled the crowd in…
Hawaya Racing Nitro Harley Blog
On Tuesday prior to the AHDRA final event of the year, the crew of Hawaya Racing headed to “the Rock” in preparation for the Fall Nitro Bike School. 9 riders and 12 crew chief/members attended the school, including our first…
Frank Capone Continues Second Season Success with AHDRA
Frank Capone came into the Jim McClure Nationals presented by the Carolina-Harley-Davidson Dealers Assoc. at Rockingham Dragway in the Piedmont area of N.C. in the sixth spot nationally. His goal, after winning Pro Rookie of the Year in 2010, was…
Verl “Smitty” Smith VSR4VETS-Biker’s Choice 2011 Season Wrap UP
Verl “Smitty” Smith has taken the VSR4VETS-Biker’s Choice Pro Street powerhouse to a top 5 in the nation although competition opportunities were a little slimmer this season. As the economy continues to crunch, racers tighten their belts and racing budgets. Although…
McBride Pushes New Bike Debut to 2012
Top Fuel Motorcycle icon Larry “Spiderman” McBride reported earlier this year that he hoped to debut his new motorcycle at the end of the 2011 season. McBride now plans to unveil his fresh, state-of-the-art ride sometime in 2012. “We will…
McBride Expecting Plenty of Competition at The Manufacturers Cup
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride can’t wait to race again, even though the ten-time champion knows winning will not be easy. McBride has been busy overhauling his world record-holding motorcycle and servicing what he calls a “trailer full of…
Horne Doubles In Rockingham
Douglas Horne applied an exclamation point to an already spectacular season Sunday with a pair of national records and a double-up victory in the Jim McClure Nitro Nationals presented by the Carolina Harley-Davidson Dealers Association at Rockingham Dragway. Horne swept…
Ian King Finishes in Top Three
Despite heading the championship chase going into the final round of the 2011 European Top Fuel Bike Championship the Gulf Oil – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike team knew that their slender lead was probably not enough to ensure…
Harley Road Tour Will Be at AHDRA Jim McClure Nationals, Oct 7-9
As the Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Championship Series prepares for our upcoming national event at Rockingham Dragway in Rockingham, N.C., there is excitement in the air. We are pleased to announce that Harley-Davidson Motor Company will be among the list…
Hogan Crashes at 246 MPH, Declares Retirement
Top Fuel Motorcycle world record holder, Korry Hogan, was seemingly blown off of his motorcycle shortly after crossing the finish line at over 246 MPH during a test run in Martin, Mich., this past Sunday, Sept. 11. Hogan’s elapsed time…
Ray Price Suffers Heart Attack
Cycledrag.com has learned that legendary Top Fuel Harley rider and tuner, Ray Price has suffered a heart attack. Price’s good friend Mary Lou Brewer sent the following update, “Ray is resting comfortably. I talked with him and Jean. The doctors…
Larry “Drums” Branccacio to be Inducted to the Nutley Hall of Fame
It’s been a heck of a season for Larry “Drums” Brancaccio of the Bammer/Starlight Tattoo bike in the Screamin’ Eagle Top Fuel Class. Earlier this season he earned his 95th WIN of his drag racing career. BUT last week a simple envelope and letter ROCKED…
King’s Gulf Oil Team Suffers Another Rough Outing
The team arrived in Oslo to find a country still numb with shock at the terrible events in this very city where 77 people lost their lives less than two weeks before. In a strangely peaceful moment at the racetrack…
AHDRA Northwest Nitro Nationals Aug. 27-28
The All Harley Drag Racing Association (AHDRA) is approaching the final four events of the 2011 Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Championship Series. We are expecting fierce competition at the upcoming AHDRA-Northwest Nitro Nationals Presented by Team Latus Motors Harley Davidson.…
Electric Motorcycles – The Future of Racing?
Last year Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride stunned the world of drag bike racing when he was able to motor the Shawn Lawless/Orange County Chopper’s electric drag bike to a world record elapsed-time and speed, 7.24 at 185 mph.…
Gulf Oil Drag Racing See Red in Finland
The Gulf Oil – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike team arrived at this year’s FHRA Nitro Nationals to be confronted by something of a tropical heatwave at the northernmost outpost on the UEM Drag Racing tour. Hot and humid…
Brancaccio Goes to Semis at Atco
The AHDRA’s Northeast Nitro Nationals Presented by Brian’s Harley Davidson at Atco Raceway, Atco, NJ is held at one of the closest tracks to home for the Bammer/Starlight Tattoo Screamin’ Eagle Top Fuel drag bike and Larry “Drums” Brancaccio always…
Bell to Support Gulf Oil Drag Racing
In a perfect partnership of iconic motorsport brands Gulf Oil Dragracing are pleased to announce that the Bell Helmets brand will be proudly carried on the Gulf Oil Dragracing – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel Bike for the 2011 season.…
King Overcomes Graveltrap Crash
Following the rain affected home round at Santa Pod, the Gulf Oil – Grand Prix Originals team eagerly anticipated the first championship event at the new world class facility at Tierp in Sweden. Both the venue and the weather did…
McBride Rained out in South Carolina
Top Fuel drag bike legend, Larry “Spiderman” McBride attempted to make some exhibition passes at Union County Dragway in Union, S.C., this past Saturday, June 18. Unfortunately for the ten-time champion the event was canceled due to a heavy rain…
Norwalk Not Kind to Larry “Drums” Branccacio
The Ohio Bikeweek Nationals Presented by The Northern Ohio Harley-Davidson Dealers event at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, in Norwalk, OH was not kind to the Bammer/Starlight Tattoo bike in the Screamin’ Eagle Top Fuel Class. Larry “Drums” Brancaccio was more than…
Ian King Suffers Rain in the Main
Following the Gulf Oil – Grand Prix Originals – Top Fuel Bike’s dream debut at the opening round of the European Championship in Hungary all eyes turned to the `Main Event’, the second round at Santa Pod in the UK.…
Brancaccio Climbing
After Larry “Drums” Brancaccio’s first win of the season with the All Harley Drag Race Association at the Liberty Nitro Nationals presented by Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson, he knew he would move up in the Screamin’ Eagle Nitro Harley championship points and he did.…
Larry “Drums” Branccacio Wins at Numidia Dragway
All that experimenting is paying off with a big win for the Bammer/Starlight Tattoo Nitro Harley Drag Race Team featuring Larry “Drums” Brancaccio. The Numidia Dragway in Numidia, PA was the scene of Brancaccio’s first win of the season with the All Harley…
Viper Powersports Announces: Colbert Seagraves Joins Viper Motorcycle Company as VP Racing Operations
Viper Powersports Inc (OTCBB: VPWI), designer and manufacturer of Viper Motorcycles, announced that Colbert Seagraves has joined the Viper management team as VP Racing Operations. Colbert’s background includes R.J. Reynolds Sports Marketing, Team Manager at Junior Johnson & Associates (Driver:…
Brancaccio Battles Electrical Problem
The Bammer/Starlight Tattoo Nitro Harley Drag Race Team featuring Larry “Drums” Brancaccio recently competed at Rockingham NC with theAll Harley Drag Race Association. For the second event of the season, Nutley’s favorite son made the quick eight in the Screamin’…
Reyes Relic – Russ Collins
Russ Collins of RC Engineering started his motorcycle drag racing career in the 1950’s. Over the years, he had engineered and constructed several wild rides for action at the tracks across America, when he created this wild monster. Collins built…
King Debuts Gulf Oil Top Fuel Bike
The Gulf Oil – Grand Prix Originals – Top Fuel Bike made a dream debut on the notoriously tricky Kunmadaras track in Hungary when the 1500 horsepower machine (managed by multiple championship winners King Racing) stunned many with an unbelievable…
Hail Hogan!
There’s a new speed king in the world of drag bike racing. Heading into the Spring Manufacturers Cup at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Cecil, Ga., April 8-10, Korry Hogan had been over 250 mph once before, but the fearless pilot…
