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INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 13, 2026) – Coming off a standout season that included the most-watched race in NHRA history, NHRA officials and FOX Sports released the television schedule for the upcoming 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, a year that also celebrates NHRA’s 75th anniversary. All 20 races, along with the NHRA All-Star Callout events in Top Fuel and Funny Car, and the GETTRX NHRA All-Star Callout races in Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, will be broadcast on either FOX or FS1, as well as the FOX One app, during the milestone 2026 campaign. The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season opens March 5-8 with the 57th annual Amalie NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway. The race includes the Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout, which will be broadcast live at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 7 on FS1. Live eliminations from the season-opener will air from 12-3 p.m. ET. It is one of several ideal timeslots that serve as a lead-in or lead-out with additional motorsports programming. For the sixth straight season, an event in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs will also air on FOX adjacent to a professional football broadcast, presenting another huge potential audience during the NHRA playoffs. This past season, NHRA scored its most-watched telecast on record during the Texas NHRA FallNationals, drawing an average of 2.065 million viewers on FOX for Sunday’s eliminations coverage from Texas Motorplex. That will close out races airing on the FOX broadcast network, following a spring and summer filled with incredible racing action. Races currently scheduled to appear on FOX include the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals at Maryland International Raceway (May 31), the NHRA New England Nationals at New England Dragway (June 7), the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park (June 28) and the Muckleshoot Casino Resort NHRA Northwest Nationals from Pacific Raceways (July 26). The world’s biggest drag race, the prestigious 72nd annual Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals, which takes place Sept. 2-7 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, will air on both FOX and FS1, including eliminations on FOX on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 7. In 2025, finals coverage from The Big Go drew 1.036 million viewers, marking the most-viewed live U.S. Nationals telecast in NHRA history The NHRA and FOX relationship began in 2016, and NHRA and FOX Sports announced a multiyear extension of their agreement in 2021, including expanded coverage, the professional football adjacent event during the Countdown to the Championship, and extensive finals coverage at the Cornwell Quality Tools NHRA U.S. Nationals over Labor Day Weekend each year. The partnership has also led to numerous innovations on the broadcast in recent years, with the NHRA on FOX team collecting numerous Telly awards in 2025. FOX Sports and NHRA are also scheduling NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series broadcasts, as well as shows featuring the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series across the FOX Sports networks. NHRA races will also appear in Canada and the Caribbean through FOX Sports Racing as well, as well as through the FOX One app. For more information on NHRA, including the full 2026 schedule, please visit www.nhra.com. *** 2026 NHRA on FOX Sports Television Schedule (all times Eastern) March 7 Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout Gainesville 4 PM FS1 March 8 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Gainesville 12 PM FS1 March 22 FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals Phoenix 6:30 PM FS1 April 12 Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals Pomona 6:30 PM FS1 April 26 NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Charlotte 7 PM FS1 May 3 NHRA Southern Nationals SGMP 7 PM FS1 May 17 Gerber Collison & Glass NHRA Nationals Chicago 5 PM FS1 May 31 NHRA Potomac Nationals MIR 3 PM FOX June 7 NHRA New England Nationals Epping 3 PM FOX June 14 Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Bristol 3 PM FS1 June 28 GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout Norwalk 11 AM FS1 June 28 Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Norwalk 7 PM FOX July 18 Sonoma Mission 2F2T Challenge Sonoma 9:30 PM FS1 July 18 GETTRX NHRA PSM All-Star Callout Sonoma 10:30 PM FS1 July 19 Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals Sonoma 10 PM FS1 July 26 Muckleshoot Casino Resort Northwest Nationals Seattle 4 PM FOX Aug. 23 NHRA Brainerd Nationals Brainerd TBD TBD Sept. 6 NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout Indianapolis 7 PM FS1 Sept. 7 Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals Indianapolis 12 PM FS1 Sept. 7 Cornwell Quality Tools U.S. Nationals Indianapolis 2 PM FOX Countdown to the Championship Television Schedule Sept. 20 NHRA Great Lakes Nationals Martin 2 PM FS1 Sept. 27 NHRA ANationals at The Rock Rockingham 3 PM FS1 Oct. 4 NAPA Auto Parts NHRA Midwest Nationals St. Louis TBD TBD Oct. 18 Texas NHRA FallNationals Dallas TBD TBD Nov. 1 NHRA Nevada Nationals Las Vegas 5 PM FS1 Nov. 15 In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals Pomona 5 PM FS1 *** The post NHRA NEWS: NHRA AND FOX SPORTS ANNOUNCE FULL TV SCHEDULE FOR NHRA’S 75TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON! appeared first on BangShift.com. 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Nacho Offroad Lighting, a new brand backed by the legendary ARB, has some dope new lights that are purpose-built for your adventure motorcycle. And they look tight as hell. View the full article

Dorna Sports is officially dead as we know it and has been renamed 'MotoGP Sport Entertainment SL'. But the changes are more than surface-level amid corporate restructuring.View the full article

Is wider better? We look at the benefits wider wheels provide in high horsepower applications in drag racing. View the full article

It’s time for the Bathurst 12 hour, LIVE! If you dig endurance road racing, at one of the most famous race tracks in road racing history to boot, then you are going to want to watch all the Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 hour racing action LIVE right here. This is a special one, especially for those of us in the Northern Hemisphere who are currently in the middle of winter, while down in Australia it’s the middle of summer. The racing starts Thursday with a few rounds of testing and we’ll share all the action throughout the weekend. And if you want to know all about the cars that are racing in this year’s Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour, check out the video at the bottom that tells us about each and every entrant this year. Check it out! Videos are in order from the bottom of the page to the top. The post FREE Bathurst Livestream: The Meguiar’s Bathurst 12 Hour Endurance Race Weekend Starts NOW! All The Action LIVE! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Ducati Formula 73 In its centenary year, Ducati has revisited one of the defining moments in its history and delivered it in contemporary form. The new Formula 73 is a limited-edition Urban Café Racer inspired by the 750 Super Sport Desmo, the first Ducati road bike fitted with desmodromic valve timing. Only 873 numbered units […] The post Ducati Formula 73 – A modern tribute to the 750 Super Sport Desmo appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

MV Agusta 2026 MV Agusta has confirmed that its entire 2026 motorcycle lineup will leave the factory with a complete electronics suite as standard. Across all three- and four-cylinder models and every segment in the range, the Italian marque will include the full electronic package in the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. There are no optional […] The post MV Agusta confirms full electronics suite standard across 2026 range appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

SW-MOTECH Explainer Luggage Carriers We’ve all seen it. Some bloke at the servo with his swag strapped to the pillion seat with enough bungie cords to rig a sailing ship, looking quietly terrified every time he checks his mirrors. Don’t be that bloke. If you’re hauling stuff on two wheels in 2026, invest in proper […] The post SW-MOTECH Explainer – Motorcycle luggage carriers examined appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The Endless Summer: Why February is Secretly the Best Month to Buy a Bike While the calendar might suggest the Summer season is winding down, savvy riders know the truth: the best riding days are still ahead. The asphalt is warm, the coastal roads are clear, and at TeamMoto, the temperature is only just starting […] The post TeamMoto Summer’s Not Done Sale hits dealers appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Will Smith is ready to realize his dream of Top Fuel racing. Smith will be driving a SCAG-backed Top Fueler in the NHRA this season.View the full article

Drag Illustrated and No Limit Drag Racing are once again bridging the gap between real-world competition and digital horsepower – this time with a major expansion to an already powerful tradition. Beginning in 2026, the points champion of the Lil’ Gangstas Championship Series presented by Melling Performance at the Drag Illustrated Winter Series will be added directly into the No Limit Drag Racing video game, giving fans around the world the opportunity to race the very car that conquered one of the most competitive grassroots battlegrounds in doorslammer drag racing. The initiative builds on a partnership that began at the 2023 World Series of Pro Mod, when Spencer Hyde’s championship-winning machine was immortalized in the massively popular game and made available for download and purchase. Since then, each World Series of Pro Mod winner has earned the same distinction – blending championship glory with global digital exposure. Now, the spotlight expands. “For the fourth consecutive year, No Limit Drag Racing will be adding the winner of Drag Illustrated’s World Series of Pro Mod directly into the game – cementing our commitment to bringing real-world champions into the gaming spotlight,” said Paul Dunlop of No Limit Drag Racing. “And this year we’re turning it up even more. In 2026, we’re expanding that commitment even further by also adding the Lil’ Gangstas – Drag Illustrated Winter Series Points Champion to No Limit Drag Racing. Our goal has always been to connect the real drag racing world with our global gaming audience, and there’s no better way to do that than by immortalizing the sport’s top champions inside the game.” The Lil’ Gangstas category has quickly become one of the most exciting and emotionally charged eliminators of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series. Built on passion, personality, and relentless competition, the class embodies the spirit of grassroots drag racing while delivering headline-level performances on the sport’s biggest stages. For Drag Illustrated founder and Winter Series promoter Wes Buck, the partnership represents something bigger than just adding another car to a game. “This is about validation,” Buck said. “To see our champions – in Pro Mod and now Lil’ Gangstas – live on inside a game played by racers and fans all over the world is incredibly meaningful. We value this partnership tremendously because it extends the reach of what we’re building far beyond the racetrack. It allows fans to actually strap in and race the same cars they watch in the winner’s circle at the Winter Series. That creates a deeper connection, a richer experience, and it gives our racers another layer of recognition they’ve absolutely earned.” By integrating Winter Series champions into the gaming world, No Limit Drag Racing continues to strengthen its position as the digital home for drag racing enthusiasts, while Drag Illustrated further solidifies its role as a tastemaker and innovator within the sport. From the starting line at Bradenton Motorsports Park to the screens of players across the globe, the road to immortality now runs through both asphalt and pixels.The 2025/2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service culminates February 26-28 at the World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil, where the next Lil’ Gangstas Points Champion will race not only for prestige and prize money – but for a permanent place inside one of drag racing’s most popular video games. This story was originally published on February 12, 2026. The post Drag Illustrated Winter Series Lil’ Gangstas Points Champion To Be Featured in No Limit Drag Racing Video Game first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Pro Modified standout rookie and NHRA Top Fuel driver Jacob McNeal has been officially named by Jeff Diehl Racing as their Nitro Funny Car driver to compete for a points championship in the 2026 IHRA eight-race points series. Legendary Nitro Funny Car driver/owner Jeff “The Surfer” Diehl will continue running at select NHRA races as well as the IHRA Triple Crown series. McNeal will bring his forward-focused discipline and intensity to competing in Nitro Funny Car, along with a deep respect for the equipment and team behind it. “I’ve worked hard to put myself in a position to compete at this level, and teaming up with Jeff in Funny Car is the next step,” said McNeal. “Nitro is unforgiving – you either execute or you don’t – and I thrive in that environment. I’m proud to keep our Pro Mod program aggressive while we go all-in on chasing the IHRA championship.” Jeff Diehl, from Monterey, California, widely known throughout the sport as “The Nitro Surfer,” along with his wife, Leeza “GoGo” Diehl, have built one of drag racing’s most respected independent operations together over the last 25 years. The Diehl program is recognized across the motorsports community for its authenticity, perseverance, style and unwavering dedication to Nitro Funny Car racing. “Jacob represents where the team is headed,” Diehl said. “He brings professionalism and fresh talent behind the wheel. Leeza and I are proud of where our team has been and fired up about where it’s headed.” “This team is a tight family unit,” added Leeza. “Jacob understands the responsibility that comes with a seat on our team and we are excited to go racing together.” McNeal, who finished second in points during his 2025 rookie season in Pro Mod running the Midwest Drag Racing Series, says he’s not giving up on the class that got him here. He’ll be pulling double duty, piloting his Larry Jeffers-built, screw-blown ’71 Cuda for the full IHRA season alongside Diehl’s Funny Car. He will also compete at select NHRA events in Funny Car and MWDRS races in Pro Mod. “Getting to run Funny Car with Jeff while still hammering down in Pro Mod is about as good as it gets,” said McNeal. “That’s a dream season right there. Pro Mod is home for me. That’s where I’ve built my edge, learned how to grind rounds out, and race heads-up with some of the baddest guys in the sport. Funny Car is a whole different animal, and I love that challenge too. Pro Mod keeps me sharp and aggressive, and Nitro Funny Car is just flat-out wild. We’re going to push hard in both lanes and chase that IHRA championship like we mean it.” Jeff Diehl Racing will enter the 2026 IHRA season with an elevated drive, blending legacy and momentum as they aim to deliver powerful performances, energize fans, and write the next chapter of their program. This story was originally published on February 12, 2026. The post Jacob McNeal set to join Jeff Diehl Racing for 2026 Season first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

We first came across the work of Martin Aveyard through Instagram. He posted a photo of a well-stanced early ’80s Volvo 240 Turbo, carrying stacks of flat-pack IKEA boxes, parked at a gas station pump. As suckers for tastefully-modded vintage Swedish autos, we were awestruck and envious of the drive... View the full article

I’m not a bead roller, but I sure would like to be! This is the kind of kit you can get that will give you everything you need to be ready to start creating things for your own projects. I find myself watching a lot of metal shaping videos, including bead rolling, and there is no limit to the creativity you can show with some practice. I am blown away by the sheet metal door panels, seats, and trim that you can make with a bead roller, but you can also use them to create bodylines and more. Check this kit out from the folks at Eastwood and see what you think. If you want a turn key setup, this is the one for you. Video Description: Get Jamey Jordan’s Ultimate Kit HERE https://www.eastwood.com/jamey-jordan… Jamey Jordan is back in the Eastwood Studio to unveil the ULTIMATE Bead Rolling Kit , an all-in-one solution that transforms your bead roller into a pro-level metal forming machine! This kit includes everything you need to give your bead roller unmatched precision, versatility, and control. In this video, we’ll show you how the Ultimate Kit works, why it’s a total game-changer for bead rolling, and how it can take your sheet metal projects to the next level. Whether you’re a professional fabricator or a metalworking hobbyist, this kit makes bead rolling faster, easier, and more precise than ever. Upgrade your workshop and see the difference the Ultimate Kit can make! For more information on Eastwood products visit www.eastwood.com The post This Kit Includes EVERYTHING You Need To Start Bead Rolling At Home! Start Your Bead Rolling Journey Right Here! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Suzuki has launched the "Crush" livery for the DR-Z4SM, but it's only available in Austria right now. Considering sales are declining in the US, it might be time to bring this livery here.View the full article

The Scorpion EXO-530i AIR adds rear LED lighting, a Pinlock visor, and adjustable fit tech at a sharp price. Too bad it isn't available in the US. View the full article

New colors keep getting announced in other markets, with Europe just unveiling their 2026 colorway at the end of January. So it's not totally dead.View the full article

After its investor meeting where it presented its yearly financials, a Harley-Davidson spokesperson said that part of how the brand would right the ship would be through layoffs. View the full article

When even a regular multitool is too much of a hassle to bring with you, Leatherman's new OPNR multitool might just well get you out of a jam.View the full article

Mortske is back at it, this time with more upgrades to his 1967 C10 project. In a previous video we saw him make some fun mods after getting this long abandoned truck running again. It was originally for sale, but now he’s decided to keep this one I guess. So, it’s time for the second round on this 1967 C10’s transformation journey. It’s time for some interior love, rust repair, and more. Check out what kind of impact these changes have. And if you missed the first video of this 1967 C10, use the link below to check out how Stage 1 went down. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED THE FIRST VIDEO IN THIS C10 TRANSFORMATION Video Description: Join along as we repair the cab floor rust, re-stain the bed floor, overhaul the interior and much more on my 1967 chevrolet C10 longbed! This pickup is not for sale! As always, thanks for watching! The post 1967 Chevy C10 Transformation! New Interior, Rust Repair and MORE To Make This Cool Old Chevy Better Than It’s Been In A Long Time! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Honda’s motorcycle division offsets financial losses as EV slowdowns and tariffs pressure the car business. View the full article

I have to give credit to Rivian, because they have created new car, suv, and truck models that stand out and are easy to identify as a Rivian. But it’s their unique and creative features that I really like. If you haven’t seen one in person, or haven’t seen their cross body storage compartments in photos and video, you are missing out. They have flipped the script on what the standard features in trucks and suvs are, and have even inspired some of the bigger brands with their offerings. Video Description: Rivian’s newest SUV is smaller, lighter, and far more affordable — but does it still feel like a Rivian? We take an early first drive of the Rivian R2 prototype, putting it through its paces on California highways and rough off-road terrain near Rivian’s headquarters in Irvine. With 656 horsepower, a new AWD setup, and a unibody construction, the R2 promises the same adventure-ready DNA as the R1 in a more accessible package. We dig into how Rivian cut weight and cost, how the suspension and drive modes behave on road, and whether the R2 still delivers the off-road capability Rivian is known for. The post Rivian R2 First Drive Review: 656 HP, Off-Road Ready, and Half the Price Of A Rivian R1? Does It Live Up To The Hype? appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

How to assemble hoses correctly, avoid common mistakes, and learn proven shop tips from Koul Tools inventor Richard Raczuk. View the full article

The Wally Parks 75th Anniversary Appreciation Fund honors the NHRA founder. Racers compete for $27 million during this 2026 milestone.View the full article

2026 Festival of Italian Motorcycles With Alec Simpson The 2026 Festival of Italian Motorcycles (FOIM) is done and dusted, excellent weather ensured a big turnout and while the events main organiser Phil Doland from the Classic Italian Motorcycle Association of Australia (CIMAA) described this years Italian dirt bike theme as ‘vanity eventing’, it did encourage […] The post 2026 Festival of Italian Motorcycles (FOIM)- Illustrated brief recap appeared first on MCNews. View the full article