Vance & Hines’ Gaige Herrera Takes No. 1 Spot From Matt Smith

Gaige Herrera’s qualifying dominance in Pro Stock Motorcycle continued on Saturday in Charlotte, but it took until the final session when the defending world champ put together a track-record run of 6.671 at 202.70 on his RevZilla/Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki Saturday at zMAX Dragway at the 14th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals. It’s the quickest…
Testing Pays Off For Provisional No. 1 Matt “The Hitman” Smith

In Pro Stock Motorcycle’s first race back since the season-opener in Gainesville, six-time world champ Matt Smith made a strong opening statement on Friday, blistering the track record with a standout run of 6.685 at 201.61 on his Denso Auto Parts Buell at the 14th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte. It was a stellar…
XDA Delivers a Platinum Performance Season Opener

The 30th annual Platinum General Services event, proudly presented by the XDA, took on a bittersweet tone this past weekend at the Maryland International Raceway. As engines thundered against the backdrop of spring skies, the event unfolded with a poignant undercurrent, marking the first race since the passing of XDA co-owner Chris Miller. Miller’s absence…
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 Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and like the Cycledrag Facebook page (Please like here)…
Chris Bostick Rolls into NHRA Charlotte Race With New Sponsor

Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Chris Bostick used the six-week hiatus after the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series’ March season opener to make significant advancements in his racing program including bringing on a new major sponsor partner. As the fiercely competitive category prepares to roar to life this weekend for the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at…
Steve Johnson Seeks Success in Charlotte

Veteran Pro Stock Motorcycle competitor Steve Johnson heads into this weekend’s NHRA Four-Wide Nationals with the same desire that has burned inside him since he first began competing on two wheels down the quarter mile almost four decades ago. Johnson, in his 38th season, is still chasing that elusive first NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing…
Amkus Named Official Rescue Tools of NHRA

NHRA officials announced today that AMKUS Rescue Systems, which has been an industry leader in motorsports for more than 40 years, will continue as the “Official Rescue Tools of NHRA” as part of a multi-year agreement. It continues a lengthy partnership between the two brands, as AMKUS has been the “Official Rescue Tools of NHRA”…
Bates Leathers Hall of Fame Showroom and New Nitro Harley Boots

It was great to catch up with the ladies from Bates Leathers Dana and Dawn Grindle from Bates Leathers at the headquarters in Long Beach, Calif. to get a close look at the Bates Hall of Fame showroom and the new Top Fuel Harley boots with heat protection. The even showed us the iconic jacket…
Sister Act! Salinas Scrapper Sisters Both in Pro Categories for Charlotte

For the first time in their careers, sisters Jasmine Salinas and Jianna Evaristo will be competing together in the pro ranks as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series comes to North Carolina for the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway just outside of Charlotte. Because Jasmine began her Top Fuel rookie season in Pomona…
Matt “The Hitman” Smith Aims to Win Hometown Race

After a six-week hiatus from the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule, the competitive Pro Stock Motorcycle class returns to action at this weekend’s NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Atop the list of riders ready to hit the track is six-time champion Matt “The Hitman” Smith.   Smith, a North Carolina native, is…

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Vance & Hines’ Gaige Herrera Takes No. 1 Spot From Matt Smith

Testing Pays Off For Provisional No. 1 Matt “The Hitman” Smith

XDA Delivers a Platinum Performance Season Opener

How Rickey Gadson Broke 200 MPH on a Real Street ZX-10

Chris Bostick Rolls into NHRA Charlotte Race With New Sponsor

Steve Johnson Seeks Success in Charlotte

Amkus Named Official Rescue Tools of NHRA

Bates Leathers Hall of Fame Showroom and New Nitro Harley Boots

Sister Act! Salinas Scrapper Sisters Both in Pro Categories for Charlotte

Matt “The Hitman” Smith Aims to Win Hometown Race

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