NHRA officials unveiled the 2016 NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule today during the running of the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals at Lucas Oil Raceway at Indianapolis. The 23-race series remains motorsports’ most geographically dispersed U.S. touring circuit and…
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Motorcycle Clubs to Clash in Dragbike Race at Atco’s U.S. Nationals
With the hopes of keeping a long-standing tradition going where motorcycle clubs can have some friendly competition on the drag strip, Club Clash 2015 will take place at the IDBL U.S. Nationals from Atco, NJ, Sept. 11-13. Bracket Race Information…
Cool IDBL Atco U.S. Nationals T-Shirt Available from Orient Express Trackside
Orient Express is pleased to return as the title sponsor of the 46th Annual Orient Express IDBL U.S. Nationals at Atco Dragway, September 11-13th 2015. In conjunction with the event, Orient Express wanted to do something more, something to show…
Hawaya Racing Dominating from Coast to Coast
August was a very busy and exciting month for Hawaya Racing, from coast to coast. In Seattle, the Dream Chaser team of Buddy and Janette Thornley continued living the dream, qualifying #1 and taking the win over Dennis Fisher for…
Orient Express Motorcycle U.S. Nationals Rolls into Atco Dragway for the 46th Time
The Mickey Thompson Tires IDBL Series heads North to Atco Dragway in New Jersey for the historic 46th annual Orient Express Motorcycle U.S. Nationals on September 11-13, 2015. The Orient Express Motorcycle U.S. Nationals will feature a special 5-second,…
Dunigan Racing Adds $1,000 Bonus to IDBL Top Fuel Purse
Dave Dunigan of Dunigan Racing announced he is posting a $1,000 Cash Bonus to the winner of the 3 out of 4 Top Fuel Match Race between Larry “The Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine at the 46th annual Orient Express…
Persistent Rain Cancels Friday’s NHRA U.S. Nationals Qualifying
Persistent rain showers forced NHRA officials to cancel Friday’s professional qualifying session at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals. Rain started just as qualifying for the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series began and continued into the night. Pro Stock Motorcycle’s…
The 46th Annual IDBL U.S. Motorcycle Nationals about to Hit Atco, NJ.
The world’s largest motorcycle drag racing series—the Mickey Thompson International Drag Bike League—follows up the monster WPGC Bike Fest event by hitting the road to New Jersey’s historic and bike-friendly Atco Dragway for the 46th annual Orient Express Motorcycle U.S.…
Nitro Harley Championship Comes Down to the Wire
The 2012 International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) World Champion, Jay Turner, is looking to secure his fourth IHRA Championship at the Summit World Finals featuring Nitro Jam on October 9 – 10. Turner has a 67 point lead over Tracy…
Terry McIntosh Machine and Bud Yoder Planning for Another Record Performance
Where will the Pro Street record stand at the end of 2015? There are some races known for record-setting performances on the horizon. In the first half of the season in 2014, Pro Street competitors were racing to be the…
HTP’s Cecil Towner Discusses Pro Street Turbo and Nitrous Parity
One of the world’s most renowned dragbike builders, tuners and longtime nitrous loyalist, Cecil Towner of HTP Performance has a spectacular resume that includes being the first to put a Real Street bike in the sevens and the first to…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Gains Costly Rockingham Victory
When it comes to winning, many racers live by the cliché, “whatever it takes.” Four motors, three drive chains, three sprockets and a whole pile of broken parts was the price of victory for 14-time Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman”…
V-Rods Dominate Pro Stock Motorcycle in Brainerd
Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec won an all-Harley final at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals at Brainerd International Raceway. With both riders aboard Harley-Davidson® V-Rod motorcycles, Krawiec defeated teammate Andrew Hines to claim a third-consecutive Pro Stock…
Remembering Dragbike Racer Dean Frantz
In the glory days of AMA Prostar, Ohio had a well-earned reputation for being the home of some of the world’s most talented two-wheel racers. Dean A. Frantz, 52, of Medina, was certainly a racer who helped gain the Buckeye…
Remembering Kawasaki’s John Hoover
It’s unfortunate such influential and wonderful people in the sport of motorcycle drag racing always seem to leave too soon. Factory involvement is what made AMA Prostar the major league of dragbike racing in its day. One of the key…
Andrew Hines takes the Pole in Day No. 1 at Brainerd
Andrew Hines, the defending NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle series champ and a two-time winner at Brainerd International Raceway, rode his Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson to the qualifying lead with a performance of 6.937 at 190.54 the Lucas Oil…
Boyesen Breaks Through With Major Bolt-On V-twin Performance
Looking for the simplest, most economical way to maximize the power and efficiency of your Harley-Davidson’s intake? This article is for you. For over 30 years legendary Boyesen Engineering has been energizing and rousing powersport enthusiasts with major increases in…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Returns to Rockingham
Top Fuel Motorcycle 14-time champion Larry “Spiderman” will make his return to the famous Rockingham, N.C. dragstrip for the first time in over 20 years for the Manufacturers Cup DME Nationals, Aug. 22-23. “It’s been a long time,” McBride said.…
Steve Earwood Fires Back at Internet Rumors, Rockingham’s Jim McClure Nitro Harley Nationals is Still On
What does Mark Twain, author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, share with Rockingham Dragway’s biggest motorcycle race? Both were reported to be deceased at a time when they were very much alive. After his obituary prematurely was posted…
Mummert and Gadson Win Maryland, Run 6.89 at Indy
Bike owner Brad Mummert, rider Richard Gadson, and their crew brought their crowd favorite Pro Street motorcycle to the IDBL’s 2015 WPGC Bike Fest at Maryland International Raceway, as they’d done many times before. But this time was different—very different.…
Current IHRA Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series Points
The Mopar Nationals presented by Williams Racing at Grand Bend Motorplex marked the 10th Nitro Jam Drag Racing Series event on the 2015 schedule. With only two events remaining, every team is pushing their limits to gain valuable points and…
Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec to be featured in NHRA’s U.S. Nationals Block Party
The stars of the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will be in the spotlight during the Big Go Block Party on Aug. 25, as the town of Brownsburg celebrates the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals, which will be held Sept.…
Mac McAdams Reloading for Championship Run
In his 22 years of racing, Mac McAdams has complied a mountain of accomplishments. But one meaningful accolade has evaded the talented and experienced racer – a season championship. With two races left in the IDBL motorcycle drag racing series,…
Team Trim-Tex Back on the Podium
Ashley Freiberg and Trent Hindman fought their way back on the podium in the Continental Tire SportsCar Challenge at Road America where they finished third. Teammates Mark Boden and Tonis Kasemets also had an impressive run at the team’s home…
NHRA National and Track Records Fall with Sunoco Race Fuel
Sunoco, the Official Fuel of the NHRA, has been the leader in the racing fuel category for decades, with a reputation built on quality, performance, and support to the racers. In their first year as the spec fuel of the…
NHDRO Pro Streeters Blister Indy Dragbike Race
Rain may have postponed Sunday’s entire day of competition at the NHDRO Dragbike Summer Celebration, but Saturday was enough time for McIntosh Machine & Fabrication Pro Street bikes to put on a blistering show at Lucas Oil Raceway’s famous quarter…
Jay Turner Doubles in IHRA Nitro Harley in Martin using APE Wrist Pins
Three Nitro Jam racers scored a pair of victories for the double-event IHRA weekend in Martin, Mich. In the weather delayed President Cup Nationals, Nitro Harley points leader Jay Turner extended his lead with a victory over Rickey House. The…
Jeremy Teasley Takes All-RS Motorsports Final
Multi-time DME Racing Real Street champ Jeremy Teasley scored perhaps his closest win ever in a 7.80 to 7.80 final against his RS Motorsports owner/tuner/teammate Roger Starrette. Teasley was actually .006 slower from point to point but got a .029…
NHRA Series Leader Ed Krawiec Wins Second Event in a Row and Pro Bike Battle
Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec swept the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the NHRA Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. Racing a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle, Krawiec was the number-one qualifier, won the Pro Bike Battle special event on Saturday,…
Kyle Olson Blog From WMDRA S&S Nationals in Eddyville, Iowa
Sportsman racer Kyle Olson takes us inside his successful weekend at the WMDRA event with this blog. This past weekend at the Inaugural WMDRA S&S Cycle Proven Performance Nationals, July 24-25, at Eddyville Raceway Park was one of the hottest,…
NHDRO Brings it Back to Indy
After a two-race road stint to the St. Louis area’s Gateway International and Louisville’s Ohio Valley Dragway, Brian and Niki Welch welcome the NHDRO family back to Lucas Oil Raceway near Indianapolis, Indiana, for the NHDRO Summer Celebration on August…
AMRA Pro Mod and Pro Gas put on a Show in Martin, Michigan
AMRA Racer Ryan Oehler brings us up to speed on the series – Another exciting weekend of Harley drag racing is in the bag after a few hot days at US 131 Raceway, July 25-26, located in Martin, Michigan. The…
Red-Hot Krawiec Wins Sonoma
Eddie Krawiec finished off a dominating weekend at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals on Sunday by racing to the Pro Stock Motorcycle victory. Krawiec, who also won the NHRA Pro Bike Battle on Saturday, earned his second consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle…
McBride and Vantine Sacrifice Equipment to Excite Maryland Top Fuel Motorcycle Fans
Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine’s exciting Top Fuel Motorcycle match race battle at the WPGC Bike Fest from Maryland International Raceway, July 24-26, was a lot like a demolition derby. There was smoke, fire, sparks, lots of noise, a…
IDBL’s WPGC Bike Fest Blows Up Big
Maryland International Raceway’s 15th annual WPGC Bike Fest on July 24-26 blew all previous iterations of this always-big event right out of the water. It was Bike Fest on steroids as the world’s largest motorcycle drag racing series—the Mickey Thompson…
“Steady” Eddie Krawiec Dominates in Denver
Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec blitzed through the Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway, riding a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle to a hole-shot win over Hector Arana Jr. in the final.…
Ed Krawiec Wins on the Mountain
At the Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway Eddie Krawiec raced to his 28th career victory in Pro Stock Motorcycle with a 7.239 at 185.51 holeshot final round result over Hector Arana Jr. on his Screamin’ Eagle Vance &…
Trim-Tex Joins Burton Racing, Targets Double Victory at Lime Rock Park
Hindman and Freiberg target GS victory for Fall-Line, Auberlen and Edwards set to fight for ST win With V8-powered pony cars, front-wheel drive machines, all-wheel drive sedans, and light weight roadsters all taking to Lime Rock Park for the Northeast…
Hector Arana Jr. Ready to Climb Mountain
The conditions awaiting Hector Arana Jr. at this weekend’s 35th annual Mopar Mile-High NHRA Nationals at Bandimere Speedway will be nothing like the one he experienced at the most recent NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series event in Chicago. …
McBride and Vantine to Begin Exciting Top Fuel Motorcycle Match Race Series
During last year’s three-event match race series between Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride and impressive third-year nitro racer Dave Vantine, many would agree, the real winners were the fans. The talented duo brought the crowd to its feet and…
Ian King’s Top Fuel Motorcycle Team Impresses at Goodwood, UK
Following the The Gulf Oil Dragracing team’s inaugural and award winning appearance at the 2013 event they were unable to accept their invite last year due to a clash of racing commitments. However there were no such issues this year and…
New England Dragway Motorcycle Masters Scott Levasseur Poised to Defend Title
In this the third year of the New England Dragway Motorcycle Masters championship racing, Scott Levasseur, of New Hampshire, has won the event two out of three years. That’s mighty impressive considering a racer has to go into round one…
Angelle Sampey to Sit Out Denver and Sonoma
Star Racing team owner George Bryce, who fields a Pro Stock Buell for three-time NHRA world champion Angelle Sampey, has announced that the team will skip the upcoming NHRA Mello Yello series events in Denver and Sonoma, while they continue…
NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Points Race Heads to Denver
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, the Screamin’ Eagle Vance & Hines Harley-Davidson team has had major success in the Rockies and hopes to continue that trend in 2015. Matt Hines, Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec have combined for nine wins on…
Pitbull Casing Adds $1,500 to S&S Proven Performance Nationals
NITRO! NITRO! NITRO! If you’re running nitro you need to be at Eddyville Raceway Park July 24 and 25! Pitbull Casing, courtesy of racer Paul Kelly, is adding $1500 to the already guaranteed payouts at the WMDRA’s inaugural S&S Cycle…
Fox to Replace ESPN as NHRA TV Coverage Provider in 2016
The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and ESPN have mutually agreed to end their television coverage agreement following the 2015 season. NHRA and FOX Sports officials jointly announced that starting in 2016 the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series will…
NHDRO Dragbike Racing Has Successful Race in Louisville
Louisville is a sports city. The Kentucky Derby, the Doctors of Dunk, Muhammad Ali, and more recently Teddy Bridgewater—all are signatures of the River City’s sports style. But the ‘Ville had never seen anything like NHDRO’s Grudge Reunion—nor has any…
Krawiec Maintains Pro Stock Motorcycle Point Lead
Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec heads into a short break in the NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series schedule holding the Pro Stock Motorcycle points lead after winning one round in Sunday eliminations at the Lucas Oil…
Hector Arana Jr. Takes Chicago
In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Hector Arana Jr. defended his Chicago win from last season with a 6.918 at 194.66 on his Lucas Oil Buell, defeating two-time world champ Matt Smith in the final. The win was Arana Jr.s’ 10th career victory,…
Mike Pelrine Locks Down Nitro Harley IHRA Victory in Spokane
The final night of the inaugural Nitro Jam Nationals in Spokane, Wash., presented by Good Vibrations, brought with it fast E.T.s and speeds as every professional class winner posted their quickest times in the final round of eliminations to bring…
Chip Ellis Takes Pro Stock Motorcycle Pole in Chicago
In Pro Stock Motorcycle at the Lucas Oil Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by General Tire from Route 66 Raceway near Chicago, Chip Ellis grabbed the top spot on Friday night with a 6.856 at 195.68 on his Junior Pippen…
Mike Pelrine Takes IHRA Nitro Harley Pole in Spokane
Day one of the inaugural Nitro Jam Nationals presented by Good Vibrations at Spokane County Raceway was a success. The track had the largest Friday night crowd to date as people came out to watch two rounds of qualifying. The…
Four-time Champion Andrew Hines Making Big Changes
After winning the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals in late March, reigning Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion Andrew Hines seemed to have picked right up where he left off a year ago. His season, though, has seen a sudden change and…
NHDRO Brings the Thrill to the ‘Ville
The Midwest’s largest motorcycle drag racing series—NHDRO—is making its first trip to Louisville’s legendary Ohio Valley Dragway one for the ages. Added to July 10-12’s Mid-Season Sizzle is what promises to be the world’s biggest motorcycle grudge race ever—the NHDRO…
Norwalk was the one that Got Away for Ellis and Pippin
Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Chip Ellis and his Junior Pippin-owned PiranaZ Buell were one of the two quickest combinations all weekend at the 9th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. And when numbers one and three qualifiers Hector Arana Jr.…
Ed Krawiec Maintains Grip on Pro Stock Motorcycle Points Lead
Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec leads the Pro Stock Motorcycle class following the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. Krawiec qualified fourth for the event on a Harley-Davidson® V-Rod® motorcycle and advanced…
Largest Payout in History for AMRA Pro Mod Class in Martin, Mich.
The AMRA Pro Mod class will race for its all-time largest payout in history in Martin, Mich AMRA at the all Harley drags on July 25-26. The AMRA Pro Mod class has been on a sponsor rampage for this 2015…
Karen Stoffer wins Norwalk in All-Female Final
In only the third pro final round featuring a pair of female finalists in NHRA history, Stoffer defeated Angelle Sampey to take the Pro Stock Motorcycle win. Stoffer earned her second win of the season and eighth of her career…
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio Continues to Improve Following Nitro Harley Crash
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio continues to recover from an accident where he ran off the end of the drag strip during Nitro Harley qualifying at the Nitro Jam Summer Nationals at Cordova International Raceway in Cordova, Ill., May 29. The dragike…
Hector Arana Jr. Takes Norwalk Pole
Hector Arana Jr. earned his second No. 1 qualifying position of the season in Pro Stock Motorcycle and 18th of career with his Friday run of 6.868 at 196.50 on his Lucas Oil Buell. He will meet Angie Smith in…
Ellis and Pippin Start Norwalk in Second
Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Chip Ellis will start Sunday’s 9th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals from the second qualifying position aboard Junior Pippin’s black and pink PiranaZ Buell. After Ellis led the first round on Friday at Summit…
Ryan Oehler Racing and Mike Pearce Win at Beach Bend Raceway
June27-28 at Beech Bend Raceway Park was nothing short of exciting for the AMRA Pro Mod and Pro Gas classes. The entire weekend several of the riders were only thousands of a second apart during qualifying and eliminations. These classes…
Peter Clifford to Take Over as NHRA President
The National Hot Rod Association today announced that Peter Clifford, the organization’s longtime executive vice president and general manager, has been promoted to president. Clifford succeeds Tom Compton, who announced his retirement from the NHRA following 15 years as president.…
Pro Stock Motorcycle Points Chase Moves to Norwalk
NHRA drivers look to continue building momentum at this weekend’s ninth annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Andrew Hines is the defending race winner and currently sits second in the…
Hector Arana Looking for Norwalk 4th of July Win
Hector Arana Sr. may seem to walk around a little lighter on his feet these days. But that is what happens when you can remove the stress of five straight winless seasons off your back. Thanks to an impressive…
Dave Vantine Looking to Build on Strong Memphis Numbers
The HTP Performance Man Cup Nationals from Memphis, Tenn., June 20-21, proved to be a challenging event for riders and tuners in all categories. The scorching hot sun, high humidity and temperatures in the mid-90s had elapsed-times down and engines…
Rain Postpones the IHRA Mopar Nationals
Mother Nature strikes again as the IHRA Mopar Nationals Nitro Jam event has been postponed due to rain. The Environment Canada is calling for one to two inches of rain in the area and has issued a warning to…
Mike Pelrine Qualifies No. 1 at IHRA Nitro Jam from Canada
The IHRA Mopar Nitro Jam Nationals kicked off at Grand Bend Motorplex for the first Canada race of the 2015 season. Local Nitro Harley favorite, Mike Pelrine took the top spot in the first round of qualifying. The Fort Saskatchewan…
Larry McBride and Crew Endure Memphis Heat for First Win of the Season
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride is in his 37th year of professional drag racing. He’s done it all. Yet he still cherishes each coveted event victory as if it’s his first. It’s appropriate considering it’s certainly not getting…
Chris Hand Blows Cylinder off in Memphis
The following is a weekend blog from the HTP/Motec Manufacturers Cup, June 20-21 by Chris Hand crewman Dick Boxell. Boxwell writes; The crew for this race consisted of crew chief Sharon Hand, Steve Legendre and his son , Dick Boxell,…
2014 Nitro Harley Champion Returns to Competition at Mopar Nationals this Weekend
The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) drag racing community will see a familiar face this weekend at Grand Bend Motorplex as last year’s Nitro Harley champion, Mike Scott, is scheduled to make his return. The former champion competed for…
Mark Rendeluk Comments on Successful Memphis Weekend
Pro Open racer Mark Rendeluk sent along the following blog after his impressive weekend and 6.65 final round victory over Vince Testa’s 6.95 at the HTP/Motec Man Cup Nationals from Memphis, Tenn., June 20-21. “We started our journey off wanting…
Chris Matheson’s Jack Hammer Top Three in ANDRA Championship
Chris Matheson’s Top Fuel Nitro Harley Team ended the Australian National Championship season in third position on 203 points, some eleven points behind closest rival Chris Porter on 214. Matheson said, “it had been a real challenge to us all…
Coverage of the HTP Performance Motec Man Cup Nationals from Memphis, Tenn.
Enjoy coverage of the HTP Performance- Motec Manufacturers Cup Nationals from Memphis International Raceway, June 20-21. This marks the return of national event motorcycle drag racing to Memphis for the first time since 2009. Top Fuel Recap – Session 1…
IHRA President’s Cup Nationals Cut Short due to Remnants of Tropical Storm Bill
The President’s Cup Nationals Fueled by Sunoco was in full swing when remnants from Tropical Storm Bill moved into the Southern Maryland area. Shortly after the start of the second round of eliminations, the event was cancelled and will conclude…
Jay Turner Sets MDIR Track Record at President’s Cup
The first day of the President’s Cup Nationals Fueled by Sunoco is in the books with qualifying taking place at Maryland International Raceway. The second session was cut short due to rain showers in the area and will continue tomorrow…
Sam Wills named Grand Marshal of WMDRA S&S Cycle Proven Performance Nationals, July 24-25
The Western Motorcycle Drag Racing Association (WMDRA) is excited to announce that drag racing legend Sam Wills has been named Grand Marshal of this year’s S&S Cycle Proven Performance® Nationals set for July 24 and 25 at Eddyville Raceway Park.…
Ian King Impresses at Season Opener
Following the amazing run of success for the Gulf Oil Dragracing – Grand Prix Originals Top Fuel team in the FIM European Championship, hopes were high for continued success at this, their home track of Santa Pod Raceway, UK. However,…
A Bit of Indy Car Comes to Nitro Harley
A bit of Indy car comes to Nitro Harley Some say necessity is the mother of invention. Not a bad train of thought for John “Red” Rhea, of Nashville, Tennessee, when it comes to his drag bike’s necessities. John…
Chip Ellis and Junior Pippin Take No. 1 Performance to Norwalk
Junior Pippin has long talked about how much power the S&S Pro Stock Motorcycle motors that come out of his shop make. Showing that power on track, though, took a backseat to life and his wife Lisa’s ongoing battle with…
Larry McBride Returns to Action With “Blue”
Dragbike racing fans have not seen the last of one of the sport’s most famous and accomplished motorcycles. Top Fuel legend and 14-time champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride planned to retire his storied and iconic 21-year-old motorcycle following the season opening…
Tommy Bolton Bringing Seven Motorcycles to Memphis Man Cup
Respected engine builder and 25-time dragbike racing champion Tommy “Tombo” Bolton of Oklahoma City, Okla., has been waiting a long time for an all-motorcycle national event to return to his vicinity. He gets his long-awaited opportunity at round No. 2…
Korry Hogan and Team Alwine Return to Competition at the HTP Performance Man Cup in Memphis
It’s race week for the Korry Hogan – Alewine team as they eagerly prepare for their season debut at the Manufacturers Cup HTP Performance nationals (June 19-21st) in Memphis, TN. While the team recently tested at US131 Motorsports Park two…
Nitro Harley’s Rise in Popularity at IHRA Nitro Jam Events
The riders of IHRA’s Nitro Harley class are among the most popular classes this season. With 2,000 horsepower, nitro-burning engines placed just inches beneath their chest, a Nitro Harley covers the quarter-mile in a little over six seconds at more…
IDBL Pro Street and Real Street Rules Draft Revisions
IDBL promoter Jason Miller writes – The Pro Street and Real Street rulebooks from time to time need to be revised to maintain parity in competition. We have drafted some small revisions mid-season to maintain parity that our racers and…
Kuwait’s Mohammed Bourashid Poised for United States Racing
After an ultra-successful season in the Middle East, which included winning the Bahrain Drag Race Championship and joining the exclusive Pro Extreme, eighth-mile three-second club, Drag 965’s Mohammed Bourashid is now poised for continued success in the United States. Bourashid will soon…
Krawiec and Hines Out-Pace Rivals in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Eliminations
Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines riders Ed Krawiec and Andrew Hines hold a firm grip on the Pro Stock Motorcycle points lead following the Toyota NHRA Summernationals at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park. Krawiec leads the series but Hines rode his…
Teasley Tops NHDRO Pro Street Dragbike Fisticuffs
No one knew exactly what would happen when the Midwest’s largest motorcycle drag racing series—NHDRO—made it’s first trip to one of the Midwest’s largest racing facilities—St. Louis area’s Gateway Motorsports Park. What broke out was intensely close Pro Street racing…
Jerry Savoie Wins Englishtown
Louisiana alligator farmer Jerry Savoie earned his second career Pro Stock Motorcycle victory when second-time finalist Jim Underdahl turned on the red-light in the final round. Savoie rode his Savoie’s Alligator Farm Suzuki to a 6.794 at 197.71, earning his…
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio’s Surgery Successful Following High Speed Crash
Nitro Harley dragike legend Larry “Drums” Brancaccio, 57, of Nutley, N.J. underwent successful surgery to repair fractures sustained during a high speed crash May 29th at the IHRA Nitro Jam at Cordova International Raceway, in Cordova, Ill. After an impressive…
Angelle Sampey Welcomes New Sponsor for Englishtown
The Star Racing team, in preparations for this weekend’s NHRA race in Englishtown, New Jersey, is looking forward to racing with an additional name displayed on three-time NHRA world champion Angelle’s motorcycle. The team is pleased to announce that Platinum…
Hundreds of Scooterists around the World Headed to Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Race cars aren’t the only vehicles hitting the world-famous oval track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this year. For the first time, the Racing Capital of the World welcomes the 23rd annual national motor scooter rally, Amerivespa, from June 11-14.…
Hudson Valley Motorcycles Seizes May 2015 Ducati Sales Crown For North America
Hudson Valley Motorcycles, the only Ducati dealer in Westchester County New York, is pleased to announce that Ducati motorcycle sales for the month of May 2015 surpassed all other Ducati dealers in North America! To become the top selling Ducati…
NHDRO Dragbike Racing Gets on the Good Foot at Gateway
NHDRO—the Midwest’s largest motorcycle drag racing series—brings its track-blistering, good time, high-speed circus to the St. Louis area’s Gateway Motorsports Park for the first time ever. Gateway will thrill to the spectacle of two wheeled speed and culture in a…
IHRA Ownership Group Adds New CFO from Florida Panthers
IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRG), a leading marketer and promoter of sports and live entertainment experiences in the United States and Canada announced today that Lou Partenza has joined the company as its new Chief Financial Officer. In his…
Bill Doherty Wins AMRA ProGas at KilKare Raceway
The AMRA race in Xenia, Ohio, May 29-30 was nothing short of exciting for the ProGas class. Billy Doherty started this season out with a new machine and has been shaking it down and working on some gremlins. With the…
Big Entries, Big Motorcycle Drag Racing Wins at MDIR
Jason Miller’s Mickey Thompson International Drag Bike League— the world’s largest motorcycle drag racing series—continues to grow at a phenomenal rate, with each event drawing significantly more entries than in previous years. Traditionally a smaller event on the IDBL schedule,…
Oehler Wins Second AMRA Pro Mod Race
Ryan Oehler has shared the following report about his successful weekend at the AMRA race in Xenia, Ohio, May 29-30. The AMRA put on a serious show this weekend at Kil-Kare raceway in Xenia Ohio for the 3rd annual Spring…
Garltis to Present at British Drag Racing Hall of Fame
More good news has followed the announcement about Mopar being presented with the Lucas Oil Global Achievement Award during the British Drag Racing Hall of Fame (BDRHoF) Gala Awards Dinner at the Savill Court Hotel, Windsor Great Park, on November…
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio in Stable Condition Following Top End Accident
Larry “Drums” Brancaccio was involved in an accident after running off the end of the drag strip during the second round of Nitro Harley qualifying Friday night at the Nitro Jam Summer Nationals at Cordova International Raceway in Cordova, Ill.,…
