Fog Forces Four to Split the Big Money; Litten, Teasley Among Other Winners Rockingham Dragway owner Steve Earwood called the IDBL World Finals, Nov. 3-5, the best all-motorcycle race the Rock has seen in more than 15 years. Hundreds of…
Conditions Perfect for IDBL World Finals
With picture-perfect conditions forecasted throughout the weekend, it’s the perfect opportunity to get those drag bikes cranked up one last time this season at the International Drag Bike League (IDBL) World Finals on Nov. 3-5 at Rockingham (N.C.) Dragway. …
MPS $10,000 Bracket Race to be part of IDBL World Finals Weekend
Calling All Drag Bike Racers: Don’t miss the opportunity to compete in the richest race of the year with the biggest purse of the year, the $10,000-to-win MPS High-Stakes Bracket Race, at the International Drag Bike League (IDBL) World Finals…
IDBL Tournament of Champions Standings Heading Into World Finals, Nov. 3-5 at Rockingham Dragway
IDBL Tournament of Champions! On Sunday November 5th at Rockingham Dragway we will hold our Tournament of Champions to crown Pro ET and Street ET season champs. To qualify you must have won a Pro ET or Street ET…
DME Nationals at Rockingham Dragway: a Historical event Builds Excitement for IDBL World Finals, Nov. 3-5
The Man Cup 2017 DME Nationals, held at Rockingham Dragway, September, 23-24 2017, was a historical event to be sure. The race was full of great side-by-side drag racing at a first class racing facility and the on track performance…
Record-Breaking IDBL Fall Nationals Moves to World Finals, Nov. 3-5 at the Rock
Overcast conditions helped produce record-setting runs at the International Drag Bike League (IBDL) DME Fall Nationals held at Maryland International Raceway last weekend. However, those conditions also produced rain late Sunday, meaning eliminations in four divisions – the Orient Express $10,000-to…
IDBL Fall Nationals Moves to World Finals, Nov. 3-5 at the Rock
If racers and fans of Maryland International Raceway have learned one thing it’s never trust the forecast. In the week leading up to the IDBL DME Fall Nationals presented by All-State the weatherman showed little hope of getting any racing…
IDBL WPGC Bike Fest Pro Eliminations Video Broadcast
Below you can relive the record-setting IDBL WPGC Bike Fest from Maryland International Raceway, July 28-30. The outstanding coverage from MotormaniaTV features Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine’s world record-run in Pingel and APE Top Fuel, along with exciting action from…
Everything You Need to Know About the Gigantic, Can’t-Miss IDBL WPCG Bike Fest, July 28-30 at MDIR
We are quickly approaching what has become one of the largest motorcycle races and festivals of the year – the much, anticipated IDBL WPGC Bike Fest from Maryland International Raceway (MDIR), July 28-30. This page is designed to provide you…
IDBL Tech Official Will King Issues Reminder for 600 Supersport Racers – Fuel Protocol
One of the most exciting and competitive classes in all of drag racing makes its return to the sport for the first time in more than a decade July 28-30 at the IDBL WPGC Bike Fest from Maryland International Raceway .…
International Drag Bike League (IDBL) to Raise Money for those Battling Breast Cancer with All-Female Race, July 28-30
Racing for a good cause – it’s time to once again Paint the Quarter Pink! One of the world’s largest all-motorcycle drag races/festivals, the International Drag Bike League (IDBL) WPGC Bike Fest from Maryland International Raceway, July 28-30, will again…
International Drag Bike League (IDBL) WPGC Bike Fest To Include Huge Bike Show July 30th
The largest all-motorcycle drag racing event in the world keeps getting bigger and better. The famous International Drag Bike League (IDBL) WPGC Bike Fest from Maryland International Raceway on July 28-30, to be broadcast on ESPN3, will now include…
Legendary Motorcycle Bracket Racer Bruce Sauer Contemplating Going No-Box Racing
Despite being somewhat of a niche sport, preferences for dragbike racing can vary greatly by region. For instance, some dragbike bracket racing programs prefer delay boxes, some don’t. In short, a delay box is a timer that enables a racer to leave…
ESPN to Cover Huge IDBL Bike Fest at Maryland International Raceway, July 28-30
The largest all-motorcycle drag race in the world is about to go to the next level! The International Drag Bike League’s (IDBL) popular WPGC Bike Fest from Maryland International Raceway will receive several hours of live-streaming coverage on ESPN 3…
IDBL Claims Quickest Pro Street Run at Record-Breaking MTC Summer Nationals
The International Drag Bike League (IDBL) is again home to the world’s quickest Pro Street drag bike pass after last weekend’s record-breaking MTC Summer Nationals at Maryland International Raceway. Orient Express Pro Street racers Rodney Williford and Richard Gadson made…
New IDBL Pro ET and Street ET Rule Gives Riders More Opportunities to Win
In the International Drag Bike League’s (IDBL) ultra-competitive Shinko Pro ET and Lady Law Street ET categories, a rider is now permitted to enter up to two separate entries. Each motorcycle must be uniquely numbered, corresponding to each respective tech card.…
Rain Postpones IDBL Pingel Spring Nationals – MTC Summer Nationals, May 18-21, to Host Three, $3,000 to-win Pro ET Races!
A dismal forecast, providing little chance of racing, has forced the postponement of the IDBL season-opening Pingel Spring Nationals from Maryland International Raceway, April 21-23. The Weather Channel has forecasted rain for each of the three days of the event,…
Exciting IDBL Championship Set to Begin at this Weekend’s 20th Annual Pingel Spring Nationals
It’s time! The bitter winter has come to an end and spring is again ushering in the promise of tire smoke and record-shattering motorcycle drag racing action on the East Coast. The nation’s largest all-motorcycle drag racing series, the Mickey…
MTC Summer Nationals, May 18-21, Shaping Up To Be One of The Biggest IDBL Races Ever
The MTC Summer Nationals on May 18-21 at Maryland International Raceway is the season-opening race for the International Drag Bike League (IDBL) championship points chase. For ET racers, there are more chances to win than ever before. The recommendation is…
Pro Street Tire Talk – No-Bar Dragbike Racer Andy Leslie Testing New Michelin Power RS Tire
Perhaps a long-awaited solution to a Pro Street tire controversy? Pro Street dragbike racer Andy Leslie has announced he will be testing Michelin’s new Power RS tire. Leslie says he will be using the tire in competition at an upcoming…
IDBL Announces Pro Stock Motorcycle Testing Takeover at MDIR’s MTC Summer Nationals May 19-21
The International Drag Bike League (IDBL) is proud to announce the creation of the Pro Stock Motorcycle testing takeover – a fun-for-all celebration of the sport of motorcycle drag racing. All Pro Stock Motorcycle racers and crews, past and present,…
2017 IDBL Schedule, a Thrilling, Five-Race, East Coast Championship Chase
The International Drag Bike League (IDBL) announced today the 2017 season schedule. The 2017 tour will include five events with four taking place at its flagship location, Maryland International Raceway (MDIR), and the addition of a race at Rockingham Dragway.…
IDBL DME Fall Nationals 2016 Video Highlights
Congratulations to all of the 2016 IDBL champions and thank you to everyone who took part in what was a memorable season. Enjoy some video highlights from the DME Fall Nationals and Pro Street Battle Royale at Maryland International Raceway,…
IDBL Dragbike Racing Back on Black
After a disappointing rainout in May, the Mickey Thompson International Drag Bike League™ (IDBL) returns to action with the MTC Engineering Summer Nationals on June 24-26. And Maryland International Raceway’s new smooth, black asphalt back half that the bikes barely…
Dragbike Wheel Shatters off the Line
As motorcycles are pushed to their utter limits to achieve the lowest possible elapsed-time and highest possible mph, breakage can occur. It occurs quite often actually. Dragbike racing can be a war of attrition. But very rarely will a rider…
MetalScorpio Named IDBL’s Inaugural East Coast Nationals Event Title Sponsor
The Mickey Thompson Performance Tires International Drag Bike League ™ (IDBL) proudly announces MetalScorpio as the official event title sponsor for the inaugural East Coast Nationals slated for September 9-11 at Maryland International Raceway ™ (MDIR). The MetalScorpio East Coast…
Despite Herculean Effort by IDBL Staff, Rain Takes the Win at MDIR
The Mickey Thompson International Drag Bike League™ (IDBL)’s Inaugural Dragbike.com All-Star Shootout was cancelled due to persistent wet weather that plagued the East Coast. Since the event was canceled, Friday’s qualifying was a moot point—other than proving that MDIR’s…
Top Fuel Import and Harley Shootout Added to IDBL WPGC Bike Fest, July 29-31
The 2016 IDBL Season off to a Record Setting Start Exciting $10,000 Top Fuel Import/Harley race added to the WPGC Bike Fest Race The Mickey Thompson International Drag Bike League (IDBL) is poised to move to the next level by…
IDBL Busts Open with Pro Street Records
The finest two-wheel racing surface and most organized staff are a given when the Mickey Thompson International Drag Bike League™ (IDBL) brings the world’s largest motorcycle drag racing series to Maryland International Raceway™ (MDIR). But when unanticipated rain and an…
New Sponsor for the International Dragbike League (IDBL)
The International Drag Bike League ™ (IDBL) proudly announces MetalScorpio as the newest associate sponsor for the 2016 IDBL season. “We are excited to have Wilson Vasquez and MetalScorpio on board this season as an associate sponsor,” said Rick Lindner,…
Updated 2016 IDBL Schedule; Future Growth Plans for 2017
The nation’s largest motorcycle drag racing series, International Drag Bike League (IDBL), kicks off its 2016 season in two short months at Maryland International Raceway (MDIR) on April 22 – 24. 2016 IDBL Schedule April 22 – 24 Maryland International…
IRGSE CEO says Jason Miller turned down IDBL President Role, says Series will Experience Unprecedented Growth
Last week Cycledrag.com broke news of the potential departure of longtime and popular MIROCK/IDBL promoter Jason Miller from the successful, Mechanicsville, Md.-based dragbike series. A press release from IRGSE, the IDBL’s parent company and owners of the IHRA, quickly followed…
The IDBL’s Uncertain Future, Jason Miller Gone from the Series?
News broke earlier this week about Jason and Chris Miller departing their longtime home, Maryland International Raceway for a new venture called Miller Brothers Productions. The Miller brothers had worked under their father, longtime MDIR owner Royce Miller for more…
Refresher – Royce Miller’s Statement on Sale of MIR and Update on MIROCK (IDBL) from 2014
From Royce to All MIR Racers, Sponsors, Fans and Staff I am excited to report that the Miller family and Maryland International Raceway has “hitched our wagon” to the fastest growing motorsports group in the country, the IRG Sports +…
A Look Back at the Demise of Outlaw Pro Street Dragbikes and Jason Miller’s Controversial Call
Being a race promoter can call for making some tough decisions that don’t always sit well with racers. Longtime MIROCK and IDBL promoter Jason Miller, now of Miller Brothers Productions found this out many times. Some decisions Miller had to…
2016 IDBL Rulebook Posted
The 2016 IDBL Rulebook has been posted for all classes The “Proposed Draft” of the Pro Street and Real Street rulebooks have also been posted for PST and RST racers to review, and will be finalized on 02/05/16 once racers…
2016 Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule
Please find below a list of some of the biggest motorcycle drag racing events in 2016. Please feel free to comment with addition dates and race information. DATE SANCTION TRACK Feb 11-14 NHRA Circle K WinterNationals (HD TF) Pomona CA…
IDBL Battle Royale to Angela, Championships to Many
The two-week delay—caused by Hurricane Joaquin—of the Mickey Thompson Tires International Drag Bike League’s 23rd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals and Orient Express Pro Street Battle Royale, may have dropped Maryland International Raceway’s temperatures to bone-chilling, but the pre-Halloween on-track…
IDBL Tournament of Champions Ladders
The Shinko Tires Pro E.T. Tournament of Champions race and the Brock’s Performance Street E.T. Tournament of Champions race will both be placed on a ladder. First round eliminations of the T.O.C. will start at 6pm on Saturday Night, October…
40 Riders Confirmed for IDBL Battle Royale
40 riders are now confirmed for the Orient Express Pro Street Battle Royale at Maryland International Raceway on October 2-4 during the 23rd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals! Confirmed Riders: 1- Drew Tolliver – Ilinois – Hayabusa – Turbo 2-…
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…
APE Trac King Clutches Backs IDBL Top Sportsman
Trac King Clutches / APE is continuing their long time support of the Trac King Clutches Top Sportsman class, and is the longest running sponsor of the class. Top Sportsman is a sportsman class designed for the quickest Pro E.T.…
DME Sponsors IDBL Fall Nationals and Real Street
DME Racing is continuing to step up their support in the IDBL! DME Racing is now the title sponsor of the 23rd annual DME Racing Fall Nationals on October 2-4, 2015 at Maryland International Raceway. The DME Racing Fall Nationals draws…
Orient Express Continues Support of Legendary Atco U.S. Motorcycle Nationals
Orient Express has renewed their sponsorship once again with the IDBL as the title sponsor of the historic 46th annual Orient Express Motorcycle U.S Nationals on September 11-13, 2015 at Atco Dragway in New Jersey. The Orient Express Motorcycle U.S…
Guaranteed Purses at IDBL for 2015
The Mickey Thompson Tires IDBL Series is pleased to announce that our purses will be guaranteed for all classes, and each IDBL event has a purse that exceeds $33,000! The Orient Express Pro Street class will now be competing for…
The 2015 Preliminary IDBL Pro Street Rules
The 2015 “Preliminary” IDBL Pro Street rules are now on http://www.mirdrag.com/temp/2015_idbl_rulebook_prostreet.pdf All revisions from last year’s rules are made in the color blue for easy reference. Anything in black is the same as 2014 rules. Riders have until January 23,…
2015 Motorcycle Drag Racing Schedule
Feb. 5-8 NHRA H-D Race Series Auto Club Raceway (TF Only) Pomona, CA Feb. 6-8 IHRA Nitro Jam SW International Raceway Tucson, AZ March 13-14 IHRA Nitro Jam San Antonio Raceway Marion, TX March 20-22 NHRA H-D Race Series No…
IDBL Logo Comparisons and Inspirations
If you love motorcycle drag racing as much as we do at Cycledrag.com, you may find yourself viewing and analyzing various pieces of the sport as art. Yes, that could be a true sign of obsession, but a healthy one…
IDBL – International Drag Bike League Logo Revealed
Recently on Facebook Jason Miller revealed the new IDBL, International Dragbike League logo. Miller writes, “I am very pleased to present the new IDBL logo! We are also currently working on the IDBL website and should have it up and…
IDBL Dragbike Organization Formed
IRG Sports + Entertainment™ (IRG) President & CEO, Jason Rittenberry, announced today that the company has launched the International Drag Bike League (IDBL), and has named MIROCK Superbike Series founder Jason Miller as the Promoter of the new series. For…
2013 Motorcycle Drag Racing Season; So Much to Choose From
In all the years of motorcycle drag racing which I can actually remember since the mid 80’s, I don’t ever recall a schedule like 2013 with so many options of dates, places and events to choose from! The 2013…
Godspeed Barry “Georgia Boy” Greene
Cycledrag.com is saddened to report the passing of former MIROCK Outlaw Pro Street racer Barry “Georgia Boy” Greene. On the morning of Friday, June 8th, Greene was involved in an auto accident on I-95 near Savannah, Ga., and later succumbed to head…
A Look Back at the World’s First Six Second Streetbike Pass
The wait for the world’s first 6 second streetbike pass emded, 10 years after Brock Davidson ran the first 7 second one. It’s not insignificant that both runs were made at the two tracks that make up the world’s premier…
Rain Dampens Day No. 1 of MIROCK MIR Finals, but not Outlaw Turbo vs. Nitrous Controversy
Not a single motorcycle made it down the waterlogged Maryland International Raceway on the opening day of the 2006 MIROCK Finals from Budds Creek, MD. The persistent mist of rain refused to subside, thus forcing the entire event into a…