Tommy Bolton became known all over the world for taking motorcycles to speeds never seen before, but there is so much more to this guy from Los Angeles California. His love for motorcycles started at an early age. “When school…
First 200 MPH African American Drag Bike Racer Sets New Goal
Join us in the shop of motorcycle drag racing legend Tommy “Tombo” Bolton who became the first African American drag bike racer to eclipse 200 mph in 1990. About 30 years later, the 61 year old drag bike legend aims…
Tombo Racing Engines and Baggers Shop Tour with Tommy Bolton
Enjoy this tour of Tombo Racing Engines and Baggers from Oklahoma City, Ok. We catch up with legendary racer and builder Tommy Bolton. We do some bench racing and take a close look at a lot of cool bikes. Check…
The First 200 MPH African-American Dragbike Racer – Tommy Bolton
Tommy “Tombo” Bolton is one of the most accomplished and influential African-American motorcycle racers of all-time. Tombo amassed over 25 championships, built a highly-respected business and secured major sponsors, helping to pave the way for other great African-American motorcycle drag…
Tommy Bolton Dragbike Team Bolstered by Several Strong Partnerships in 2016
Motorcycle racing recession? Not for Team Tombo. Tommy “Tombo” Bolton, Oklahoma City, Okla., has had a passion for making motorcycles go quicker since he started helping his friends work on their minibikes more than 45 years ago. Well respected, Bolton…
Tombo Racing Has Successful Outing in California
Motorcycle drag racing legend Tommy “Tombo” Bolton of Oklahoma City, Okla. and his team made the long drive to the West Coast pay off with a dominant performance at the Brotherhood of Street Racers event at Auto Plus Raceway in Fontana,…
Tommy “Tombo” Bolton Headed to Motorcycle Drag Race in California
Motorcycle drag racing legend Tommy “Tombo” Bolton of Oklahoma City, Okla. is headed back to a track close to his heart. Bolton and his team will enter an event put on by the Brotherhood of Street Racers at Auto Plus…
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…
Tommy Bolton Moves into New Shop, Featured on TV
Tommy “Tombo” Bolton, a 25-time plus motorcycle drag racing world champion as both a rider and tuner, recently moved his popular and respected speed shop to a much larger facility. “I went from a 1,900 square foot building to a…