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…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Successfully Debuts New Top Fuel Motorcycle at Spring Cup
Imagine spending more than seven years of difficult, precise labor crafting a masterpiece, only to rip it all back apart shortly after it’s finished. Welcome to the demanding, unforgiving world of Top Fuel Motorcycle and team Larry “Spiderman” McBride. After…
Larry McBride Debuts “Star” with a Five and a Win, Sam Wills Gets First Event Win on New Bike
It was an exciting weekend at the ManCup Spring Cup from Valdosta, Ga., April 8-10. Larry “Spiderman” McBride successfully debuted his new motorcycle with a five-second run and a win in round No. 1. Veteran Sam Will and crew chief…
The Debut Looms – Larry “Spiderman” McBride’s “Star” is Born
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride hasn’t remembered being this busy in a long time. As his 38th season of racing quickly approaches the 15-time champion is using every possible second to prepare and finalize what is considered by…
Larry McBride’s New Leathers – Epic Epidermis Ready for War
With the season opening Exoticycle, Roaring Toyz, 2016, MANCUP, event presented by Vance & Hines Racing, less than a week away; Larry McBride will be relieved to know his latest leathers are race ready. This epic new epidermis for America’s…
Reggie Showers – A Closer Look the Inspirational, World’s Fastest Amputee
Enjoy a look back at one of the most inspirational men in not only motorcycle drag racing, but in all of sports, Reggie Showers, the world’s fastest amputee. Showers may have taken a break from racing, but as most can…
ManCup Expecting Most Exciting Season Yet With Top Fuel Parity, McBride’s New Bike and Vance & Hines Series Backing
ManCup motorcycle drag racing is about a month away from kicking off its sixth season – one many feel could be its most successful and exciting yet. The anticipation of 15-time champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride’s race debut of his new,…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride New Bike Testing Numbers Revealed
15-time Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride was very pleased with his new motorcycle’s debut performance. On its very first pass it went 3.94 at 195 mph followed by a stellar 3.82 at 205 mph “We are very happy. We are…
McBride Smokes Tire in Final Test Pass, Vantine Runs 3.98 1/8th
Top Fuel motorcycle standouts Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine wrapped up successful preseason testing at Orlando Speed World in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 22-23. After making passes for a day-and-a-half, the duo was rained out on Tuesday afternoon. “We wanted to make more runs…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Successfully Debuts New Motorcycle in front of Jay Leno
After seven years of arduous, precise labor Larry “Spiderman” McBride and his team debuted what many consider the world’s most technologically-advanced Top Fuel motorcycle. At a drag strip in Florida, the 14-time champion, an icon of motorcycle drag racing debuted the bike…
Five Star Powersports and Cycledrag.com Join Forces to Bring Dragbike Racers Unbeatable Deals
As a leader in motorcycle racing and performance news and entertainment, Cycledrag.com is proud to announce a partnership with Five Star Powersports, a premier motorcycle, and more, dealer in Duncansville, Pa., designed to offer dragbike racers unbeatable deals. “There are…
Top Fuel Motorcycle University – Team McBride Produces Record-Setters
Learning to race a nitro methane-fueled, 240-plus mph Top Fuel Motorcycle is daunting and unforgiving. A mistake could be a matter of life and death. Few individuals are even willing, or brave enough, to take the task on. Top Fuel…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride 2016 Schedule
Make your plans to see 15-time Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride in person this season. With McBride debuting a brand new, state-of-the-art motorcycle, more than seven years in the making, and rolling out an exciting new look and…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride’s Cause of Near-Career Ending Explosion Revealed
At the IDBL U.S. Nationals from Atco, N.J., on Sept. 13, Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride suffered a near-career ending explosion while engaged in a wild, on-and-off the throttle, tire-smoking match race with Dave Vantine. Initially the team…
Exciting Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Trim-Tex Race Program Starting to Take Shape
It’s all coming together. In early December at the Performance Racing Industry show from Indianapolis, Ind., 15-time Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride announced an exciting, new partnership with longtime sponsor Trim-Tex Drywall products. At the time the agreement…
Dave Vantine says Larry McBride’s Fire Hit Close to Home, Vantine Aiming for 5.60s in 2016
It was like a bad dream. Sunday of the IDBL U.S. Nationals from Atco, N.J., Sept. 13, 2015 is a day that will forever stand out in the careers of 37-year Top Fuel Motorcycle veteran Larry “Spiderman” McBride and his…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Trim-Tex Announce Major Sponsorship for 2016, Two-Bike Team Coming
After suffering a near career-ending explosion, 2015 is a year Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride is happy to put behind him. Now the 15-time champ has reason to eagerly count down the days until the start of the 2016 season. McBride…
Larry McBride Reflects on Unusual Season, 15th Championship and Teases Major 2016 Announcement
Drag racing sure can be unpredictable. Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride was recently reminded. In his 37 years of racing McBride has never had a season quite like 2015. The veteran racer suffered a near-career ending explosion, won a…
Larry McBride and Others Honored at British Drag Racing Hall of Fame Dinner
The 10th annual British Drag Racing Hall of Fame (BDRHoF) Gala Awards Dinner held on November 21st 2015 at the Savill Court Hotel, Windsor Great Park once again showed that this occasion is the most prestigious social gathering on the…
Larry McBride Comments on Dave Vantine’s 5.77 at ManCup World Finals
The dragbike world is still abuzz over Top Fuel Motorcycle racer Dave Vantine's 5.77 final round performance at the ManCup World Finals from Valdosta, Ga. Nov. 13-15. The stellar run moves Vantine up to No. 3 on the list of…
Larry McBride Back to Work, New Perspective on Safety after Accident
It’s been a rough month-and-a-half for Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride following his devastating, high-speed, fiery explosion at the IDBL Orient Express U.S. Nationals from Atco, N.J., Sept. 13. After being confined to his house for several weeks…
Larry McBride Confined to Home While Wounds Heal, Valdosta Unlikely
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride has been confined to his home for the past week under doctor’s orders. The 14-time Top Fuel champion continues to recover from burns to his lower body sustained at the IDBL Orient Express…
Larry McBride’s Burns Worse than Initially Thought, Likely to Miss Season
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride received some unfortunate news that the burns he sustained during a wild explosion at the IDBL U.S. Nationals from Atco, N.J., Sept. 13, 2015 are worse than initially thought. McBride’s burns have been…
Nitro Harley Racer Jay “Bulldog” Turner Steps in for McBride at IDBL Finals
Top Fuel Harley rider and current IHRA Nitro Harley points leader; Jay “The Bulldog” Turner of North Carolina is stepping in to fill Larry “The Spiderman” McBride’s shoes and match race against Dave Vantine at the 23rd Annual IDBL Fall…
McBride Walks Away From Frightening Top End Explosion and Fire, Historic Motorcycle Finished
It was a day at the races no one will ever forget. The 14-time Top Fuel motorcycle champion, Larry “Spiderman” McBride, and his talented and experienced crew have over 100 years of racing experience combined. They’ve seen just about everything.…
McBride and Vantine Poised for Entertaining Top Fuel Battle at Historic U.S. Motorcycle Nationals
Most veteran motorcycle drag racers get sentimental and can’t help reminiscing when it’s time to race the famous South Jersey launchpad late in the season. Just about everyone has fond memories there. The Orient Express U.S. Nationals from Atco Dragway,…
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”…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Larry ‘Spiderman’ McBride to Attend British Drag Racing Hall of Fame Gala Awards
The news about the VIP guest list for the 2015 British Drag Racing Hall of Fame (BDRHoF) Gala Awards Dinner at the Savill Court Hotel, Windsor Great Park, on November 21st 2015 just keeps on coming. Following announcements about the…
Last Race for Larry McBride’s Legendary “Blue” Top Fuel Motorcycle?
When a collegiate wrestler finishes a marvelous career with a victory, he often leaves his shoes in the middle of the mat and walks off for the final time. Perhaps Larry “Spiderman” McBride should leave one of “Blue’s” massive Mickey…
Larry McBride Recalls Humorous Jim Kizer Story
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of his respected friend, longtime AMA/Prostar top-end official Jim Kizer. So often, McBride relied on Kizer and his watchful eyes. Kizer was there to take…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Rescues Jack Hammer
Legendary 14 time Top Fuel AMA Motorcycle Champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride to the Rescue. After winning Round One of the Australian National Drag Racing championship, Nitro Harley rider and Multiple Australian National Champion Chris Matheson needed some clutch spares in…
Larry McBride Earns 14th Championship and New World Record
One event after one of the most frustrating outings of his career, Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride rebounded with one of his best. McBride exited the Motec MANCUP World Finals from Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 14-16 with his 14th championship…
McBride Endures Thrash of his Career at MIROCK Fall Nationals, Still Puts on a Show
At some point, nearly every drag racer experiences one of those trying, demoralizing weekends where nothing seems to go right. For some it occurs multiple times a season. Larry “Spiderman” McBride, a 12-time world champion and multi-time record holder has not had many downers…
McBride and Vantine Aiming for More Motorcycle Drag Racing History at MIR
The last time Top Fuel dragbike racers Larry “Spiderman” McBride and Dave Vantine met at Maryland International Raceway history was made. At the WPGC Bike Fest, July 25-27, the duo produced motorcycle drag racing’s first side-by-side five second pass when McBride accelerated…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Returns to Fabled Atco Raceway
The address 1000 Jackson Rd, Atco, N.J., is a footnote in the history of motorcycle drag racing. For decades Atco Raceway’s U.S. Motorcycle Nationals was arguably the world’s premiere dragbike race. It’s where AMA Prostar was born in 1989. Throughout his…
Two Weeks of Dragbike Dominance for Larry “Spiderman” McBride
Facing back-to-back races 750 miles apart can be a challenging experience. Top Fuel Motorcycle virtuoso Larry “Spiderman” McBride made the most of the arduous work and travel it took to pull off consecutive race weekends. After winning a match race series and recording…
2 x 5 = Top Fuel History at MIR
For the first time ever at a Mickey Thompson MIROCK Superbike Series event, Top Fuel motorcycles took to the meticulously prepped quarter mile at Maryland International Raceway. It was the WPGC Bike Fest this past weekend, July 25-27, and while…
McBride Comments on Producing Dragbike Racing’s First Side-by-side 5 with Vantine
Drag racing history was made at the MIROCK WPGC Bike Fest at Maryland International Raceway, July 25-27. Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride and sophomore nitro racer Dave Vantine mesmerized fans with the sport’s quickest side-by-side pass during a…
Elmer Trett Radio Show Tribute to Air this Saturday Morning
An internet radio show will air Saturday, morning, July 19th, at 9am, EST saluting the life and times of Elmer Trett. Twelve-time Top Fuel motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride and motorcycle drag racing journalist, Tom McCarthy, contributed to the show.…
MIROCK – Dragbike Racing WPGC Bike Fest at MIR on July 25-27 Approaching
The Mickey Thompson Tires MIROCK Superbike Series returns to Maryland International Raceway for the biggest and best MIROCK event of the year at the 14th annual WPGC Bike Fest on July 25-27, 2014. For the first time ever at MIROCK…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride’s New Top Fuel Dragbike Comes to Life
After over five years of incredibly thoughtful and meticulous labor, Larry “Spiderman” McBride’s new, cutting-edge, mostly handmade motorcycle is nearly complete. In early June the beastly 1,200 horsepower-plus motor fired-up for the very first time. “It sounds sharp,” McBride said.…
McBride Wins Home Track East Coast Cup With a 5.84
Prior to the final round of the East Coast Cup at Virginia Motorsports Park, June 20-22, Larry “Spiderman” McBride and his crew put what they deemed to be a low-5.90 tune-up in the 12-time champion’s record-breaking Top Fuel dragbike. The…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Chasing Dragbike History at Hometown Race
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend and 12-time champion, Larry “Spiderman” McBride knows his time aboard his world-record capturing machine of the past 20 seasons is quickly coming to an end. The Spiderman recently fired his latest, cutting-edge race masterpiece, a motorcycle…
McBride Records Low Elapsed Time at the Cup, Advances to Semis
Top Fuel Dragbike 12-time champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride was the quickest of the more than 500 motorcycle racers at the MANCUP Spring Nationals, April 11-14, from South Georgia Motor Sports Park in Adel, Ga. During Friday night qualifying McBride seized…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Begins 36th Motorcycle Drag Racing Season with a 5.79
Top Fuel Dragbike legend and 12-time champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride began his 36th season of motorcycle drag racing in style. In Friday night qualifying at the MANCUP Spring Nationals, April 11-14, from South Georgia Motor Sports Park in Adel, Ga.,…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride to Begin 36th Season of Top Fuel Dragbike Racing
Top Fuel Dragbike legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride is poised to begin his 36th season of motorcycle drag racing at this weekend’s MANCUP Spring Nationals, April 11-14, from South Georgia Motor Sports Park in Adel, Ga. McBride will run the entire ManCup series…
More Bike Week Updates From Larry “Spiderman” McBride
Top Fuel Dragbike legend and 12-time champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride is serving as the master of ceremonies for the the annual Brute Horsepower Shootout and the 2nd annual Bike Build off at the Wyotech Daytona campus in Ormond Beach, Fla. …
Larry “Spiderman” McBride Hosting Wyotech Horsepower Shootout
There isn’t a motorcycle racer who knows more about horsepower than the “Spiderman” Larry McBride, who has won a staggering total of 12 Top Fuel Motorcycle championships and set a bunch of records along the way. This week the Spiderman…
Dave Vantine to Match Race Larry McBride at Three MIROCK Events
Top Fuel Motorcycle competitor Dave Vantine will match race his mentor Larry “Spiderman” McBride at three MIROCK events this season. The duo will compete at Maryland International Raceway, July 25-27 and Oct. 3-5, and at Atco Raceway in N.J., Sept.…
Larry McBride to Run Three MIROCK Events and Full ManCup Schedule in 2014
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride’s 36th year of drag racing will be unlike any he has had before. For the first time in his career the 56-year-old, 12-time champion will race at the widely popular MIROCK series.…
Photos of Larry McBride’s New Top Fuel Motorcycle
Top Fuel Motorcycle 11-time champion, Larry “Spiderman” McBride is getting closer to unveiling his brand new, state-of-the-art nitro dragbike. “We are almost done,” McBride said. “I’m getting really excited. This bike uses a lot of new technology.” One of the…
The Top Fuel Motorcycle Battle in Bradenton – One for the Dragbike Record Books
The much vaunted Battle of Bradenton, a clash of Top Fuel motorcycle titans took place just a week ago at the Bradenton Motorsports Park, track in Bradenton, Florida. The hype and close to a half a million dollars in track…
Larry McBride Wins International Top Fuel Dragbike Showdown and 12th Championship
Who is the quickest and most tenacious Top Fuel dragbike racer in the world? Fans sought the answer at one of the most highly anticipated international Top Fuel motorcycle confrontations ever, the Man Cup Haltech World Finals from Bradenton, Fla.,…
The Battle of Bradenton, a clash of Top Fuel Dragbike Titans
On Friday, November 8th, 2013, at a drag strip located in Bradenton, Florida in the USA, a clash of Top Fuel motorcycle teams will occur. The two quickest Top Fuel motorcycles on planet earth will meet for the first…
Dave Vantine’s Rapid Transition to a Top Fuel Dragbike
When college football players transition into the NFL, many express how it’s an overwhelming challenge, adapting to how much quicker the game moves at the highest level. Longtime dragbike racer Dave Vantine is saying the same thing about his recent…
McBride Wants to Retire Iconic Dragbike with 5.60s
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride has amassed 10 championships and numerous world records throughout his illustrious 33-year career. The Spiderman has achieved the vast majority of his success on his current drag bike – a 1,511 c.c., supercharged…
Larry “Spiderman” McBride on the Road to South Florida
Top Fuel Motorcycle hero Larry “Spiderman” McBride is poised to entertain South Florida drag racing fans with ground-pounding, nitro runs at the Bike Bash at Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter, Fla., Sept. 28th. It won’t be McBride’s first trip…
McBride Ends Two-Week Race Trip Victorious
After many miles on the interstate and nearly 14 days since departing, 11-time Top Fuel champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride is returning home with a new Norwalk track record 0f 5.88 from the Night Under Fire, Aug. 10, and a winner’s…
Hand Joins Five Second Club, Advances to Final with McBride
At the Man Cup/NHDRO Pingel Thunder Nationals from Indianapolis, Ind., Aug. 16-18, Top Fuel veteran Chris Hand realized a life-long dream by becoming the eighth member of the exclusive MTC Five Second Club. In final qualifying, Hand recorded a 5.89…
McBride Sets Norwalk Record at 5.88 – 5.70s in Indy?
On the first leg of his two-week, racing road trip, 11-time Top Fuel champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride mesmerized over 40-thousand Buckeye-state speed freaks by propelling his swift machine to a new track record of 5.88 at the Night Under Fire,…
McBride Preparing for Back-to-Back Events
It’s been nearly a decade since 11-time Top Fuel Motorcycle champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride had to prepare for back-to-back race weekends. Not only will McBride propel his record-setting, nitro machine down the quarter-mile on consecutive weekends, he won’t even get…
McBride Qualifies No. 1, Tries out New Blower at Rained-Out Home Town Race
The East Coast Cup, from Virginia Motorsports Park in Petersburg, Va., June 21-22, turned out to be less of a race and more of a successful test session for 11-time Top Fuel Champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride. A heavy storm moved…
McBride Welcomes New Sponsor and Grandson Heading to VMP
There’s no place like home. It’s a cliché, but it’s especially true for 11-time Top Fuel champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride, who has spent over 35 years traveling to race tracks all over the country. After countless long drives, McBride…
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 “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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
McBride Wins the Cup and the Championship
Top Fuel Motorcycle legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride had a consistent, dominant and victorious showing at The Manufacturers Cup from Valdosta, Ga., Nov. 9-11, to win the eleventh championship of his illustrious career. “It means a lot to win another title for…
McBride in Search of Championship 11.5
Top Fuel legend Larry “Spiderman” McBride is aiming for what he calls championship No. 11-and-a-half at the Manufacturers Cup from Valdosta, Ga., Nov 9-11. Throughout his many years or racing, Spiderman earned 10 season-titles, and was well in control of…
McBride Poised to Enthrall Fans in Bristol This Weekend
Top Fuel legend, Larry “Spiderman” McBride is poised to entertain race fans with swift and loud nitro runs at this weekend’s Beef O’ Brady’s Thunder Valley Mayhem/Super Chevy Show from Bruton Smith’s spectacular Bristol Dragway in Bristol, TN. McBride seems…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
See Larry “Spiderman” McBride at the Indy Motorcycle Dealer Expo
Top Fuel legend and 10-time national champion Larry “Spiderman” McBride will be at this weekend’s, Feb. 17-19, International Powersports Expo at the Indiana Convention Center. The Spiderman will be mingling and signing autographs at the Web-Cam/Kibblewhite booth. “I always have…
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…
Manufacturers Cup Spring Race Confirmed, April 13-15, Series News
The Manufacturers Cup event will return to South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Ga., for a fourth time on the weekend of April 13-15. The release date of the spring race came later than expected due to a brief stalemate…
Decisions, Decisions – Which 2012 Motorcycle to Buy?
Happy New Year! Now which motorcycle are you going to buy? A trip to a dealer with a comprehensive inventory of 2012s will leave most shoppers with a multitude of factors to consider. Even drag racing enthusiasts need to carefully…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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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…