You could say Rickey Gadson is a two-wheel prodigy. The legendary dragbike pilot starting riding motorcycles at about the same time he learned to walk. At the young age of nine, astoundingly, he could operate a heavy, powerful and massive Kawasaki Z900,…
230 MPH on Street Tires
Enjoy this full motorcycle drag racing event coverage from the XDA Bike Feat as we watch the world’s fastest street bikes in the turbo Pro Street class chase win lights and staggering speeds of 230+ mph on DOT street legal…
How Rickey Gadson Broke 200 MPH on a Real Street ZX-10
Here is the inside story on how motorcycle drag racing legend Rickey Gadson was able to break 200 mph on his turbo Kawasaki Real Street ZX-10 at the XDA opener at Maryland International Raceway. There are more videos on the…
Rickey Gadson Shows How To Race A Stock Wheelbase Motorcycle
Enjoy this informative and educational instructional video as we detail how to ride a motorcycle Rickey Gadson drag racing style. We watch drag bike legend Gadson get the most out of his ultra fast, Stock wheelbase, street tire 2019 Kawasaki…
Nitrous Hayabusa vs. Turbo ZX10R!
It’s a Kawasaki vs. Suzuki sportbike drag racing grudge match for the ages as the legend Rickey Gadson takes his Turbo ZX10R up against the nitrous Suzuki Hayabusa motorcycles of Michael Sancho and Spencer Claycomb in the Real Street class…
Why the Kawasaki ZRX is the Best Used Bike You Can Buy Under $3,500
Enjoy this in-depth review into what makes the legendary Kawasaki ZRX the best used bike you can buy for under $3,500. In this video we meet several ZRX owners and get their reactions, explain why this motorcycle is so memorable,…
How Drag Racing Saved Their Lives – The Gadsons
Enjoy the touching story of how Motorcycle drag racing legend Rickey Gadson groomed his nephew Richard Gadson to become one of the top grudge / drag bike racers in the world following the untimely death of Rickey’s brother and Richard’s…
Rob Muzzy Recalls Greatest Motorcycle Drag Racing Memories
Rob Muzzy of Muzzy Performance is one of the most accomplished engine builders and tuners in motorcycle racing history. The two-wheel icon with the signature carny mustache has amassed a staggering total of 21 AMA National Championships. Along with drag…
Rickey Gadson Impressive in NHDRO Debut, Looking Forward to IDBL Race Oct. 6-8 at MDIR
Motorcycle drag racing veteran Rickey Gadson enjoyed a successful NHDRO debut at the DME / Pro Stock Inc. World Finals from Lucas Oil Raceway in Indianapolis, Ind. Sept 29 – Oct. 1. Gadson, an accomplished pro racer, threw his Kawasaki…
Dragbike Legend Rickey Gadson Shares Land Speed Experience on Kawasaki H2
Over the last 30 years my followers have known me to be into quarter-mile drag racing only. Since the 2015 release of the most powerful production motorcycle on the planet, the Kawasaki Ninja H2, I’ve decided to take on a…
Rickey Gadson Invites you to the IDBL DME Fall Nationals, Oct 7-9 at Maryland International Raceway
Motorcycle drag racing legend and multi-time champion Rickey Gadson invites you to the IDBL DME Fall Nationals, featuring the Pro Street Battle Royale, at Maryland International Raceway, Oct. 7-9!
Ah, September Dragbike Racing in Maryland for IDBL
The Mickey Thompson Performance Tires International Drag Bike League™ (IDBL) races for the first time ever at its home base of Maryland International Raceway (MDIR) during the beautiful month of September. The inaugural MetalScorpio East Coast Nationals scream down the…
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…
Rickey Gadson to Represent Japan’s Yellow Corn Motorsports in 2016
Rickey Gadson has secured a major international partnership which will have Gadson representing Japan with Yellow Corn Motosports in the upcoming racing season. Gadson will be racing a 2016 Kawasaki H2 fitted with Guhl Motorsports ECU and Brock’s Performance “Stupid…
Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School Returns for 15th Season
Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School (RGDRS) is launching its 15th year with a major change to the schedule. “Since the schools inception in 2001, it’s always been my goal to teach riders how to handle the power and speed of…
IDBL Era Begins in Maryland
A new era in motorcycle drag racing begins April 24-26 on the meticulously prepped quarter mile in Budds Creek as Maryland International Raceway welcomes the opener of the 2015 Mickey Thompson International Drag Bike League event—the Pingel Spring Nationals. The…
Emotional Rickey Gadson Restoration to be Featured on Discovery’s Velocity Channel
Rickey Gadson, is a 9-time drag racing champion with a compelling story. On Feb 18th, Discovery’s “Velocity” channel covers the emotional roller coaster of his complete restoration of the motorcycle that claimed Rickey’s father “Suicide’s” life some 36 years ago…
Rickey Gadson Returns to Pro Street
Rickey Gadson, one of the most accomplished no-bar motorcycle drag racers of all-time is returning to a category he once dominated, Pro Street. Rickey Gadson 62 and Great Lakes Race Craft have teamed up for 2015 ProStreet motorcycle racing efforts.…
MIROCK’s Dragbike Battle Royale – a Record Breaker
The MIROCK Fast by Gast Fall Nationals, featuring the $10,000 Pro Street Battle Royale, Oct. 3-5, from Maryland International Raceway, amidst cool Autumn air, lush surroundings and an expert track prep, was expected to be a record-breaker. The event still managed to…
This is How MIROCK Dragbike Racing Rolls into Atco
The high-flaming motorcycles of Top Fuel are back on the card when the Mickey Thompson MIROCK Superbike Series returns to New Jersey’s Atco raceway for the 45th annual Orient Express U.S. Motorcycle Nationals, September 5-7. But despite Top…
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…
Rickey Gadson Becomes the Fastest Dragbike Racer in India
During the Valley Run 2014 event held at Aamby Valley in Pune India, Philadelphia-native and multi-time American champion, Rickey Gadson broke a record with a stock 2014 ZX14R with bolt on’s to become the all-time fastest man in India on two wheels. Gadson…
Brock’s Performance Continues Support of the Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School for 2013
Brock’s Performance is proud to announce it will be renewing it’s sponsorship of the Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School for the 2013 race season. The Rickey Gadson Drag Racing School holds classes from New Jersey to Texas. Personally taught by…
Brock’s Performance Equipped Riders Take Four Championships During Season Finale
This past weekend, the stage was set for an epic season finale to the motorcycle drag racing season with great weather and a international turnout of competitors at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Brock’s Performance racers came out on top at…
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…
Pictures of the New Kawasaki ZX-14
Most drag racers agree, Kawasaki’s ZX-14 is the best quarter-mile motorcycle the esteemed manufacturer has ever produced. Get ready, because the 2012 ZX-14R will be even better. The biggest change comes through a 4mm stroke addition to give the ’12…
Gadson Crashes in Vegas
Multi-time motorcycle drag racing champion Rickey Gadson sustained a concussion after crashing in Las Vegas while participating in a Kawasaki promotional shoot on Friday, Sept. 23. On his Facebook page Gadson posted the following, “Thanks everyboby for there well wishes.…
Gadson Developing ZX-14 Products with Brock
Rickey Gadson fielded his trusty, Brocks Performance-backed ZX-14 for the first time this season at the MIROCK Spring Nationals in Budds Creek, MD. After a shaky start the bike performed well, considering it was amazing that the bike made it…
Rickey Gadson’s Charity Ride for Pediatric Diabetes
Multi-time motorcycle drag racing champion Rickey Gadson is assembling a huge group motorcycle ride to Myrtle Beach’s upcoming Bike Week. All proceeds will go to a cause that is near to Gadson’s heart. “I lost my brother, Richard’s father, to…
CP-Carrillo Sponsors Rickey Gadson
CP-Carrillo is proud to announce that we have signed a sponsorship agreement with Rickey Gadson–The most accomplished Professional Drag Racer in AMA Prostar Drag Racing history and nine time World Champion. “We are excited about this partnership with Rickey Gadson,”…
Rain Fails to Dampen MIR’s Good Times
Rain bracketed both ends of Maryland International Raceway’s Fast by Gast Superbike Finals but failed to derail the event completely. Fifteen inches swamped the Budd’s Creek area in the days leading up to the race, forcing event manager Jason Miller…
Gadson Leads Team Brock to Supersport Domination
Headed up by title winner Rickey Gadson, Brock’s Performance-equipped riders dominated the 2009 AMA Dragbike SuperSport Championship, taking seven of the top 10 overall positions. For Brock’s Performance, SuperSport is more than a high-profile forum in which to accrue bragging…
Rickey Gadson Joins 2Wheel Tuner
Drag racing star Rickey Gadson is the newest member of the 2Wheel Tuner Magazine staff, joining the team as Contributing Editor, Drag Racing. The formal announcement was made this week during the Dealer Expo in Indianapolis, where Gadson was on…
Rickey Gadson aiming for championship at AMA/Prostar National Finals
The AMA/Prostar National Finals marks the last race of the season for The Kawasaki/Adams Performance/Sportbike Zone team and the excitement and growth that has happened in Super Street can be largely credited to the simplicity of the class and the…
Upset-laden Atco Held Many Surprises
The 40th annual AMA/Prostar US Nationals from Atco, NJ didn’t go according to plan. Well, at least for a select few that is. Of the three professional classes, all of the top qualifiers were forced to watch the finals from…
Brock-backed Gadson Wins Championship No. 8
After a second consecutive All-Brock’s Performance Products final, team riders Rickey Gadson and Vince Woska finished No. 1 and No. 2 in the points chase respectively following the season’s final event, the AMA/Prostar World Finals, from Gainesville, FL, Nov. 11th-13th,…