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The last thing a driver wants to do is become a passenger on a run. Check out this wild ride Luke Furr went for at Funny Car Chaos. View the full article

The month of May was good to ProCharger racers. Here's a breakdown of the racers who scored wins with ProCharger power. View the full article

Moto News Weekly Wrap June 16, 2026 What’s New: AUSX Supercross Grand Final confirmed for Newcastle MXGP of Australia takes shape Aussie Club Teams for ISDE Tarres impresses at Erzbergrodeo on Tenere 700 Ducati Desmo450 enduro variant breaks cover Sidecarcross & QuadCross calendar updated AGAIN Italian Pro Prestige MX – Arco di Trento TrialGP of […] The post Moto News | MX | Enduro | Trials | SX | Calendar Updates appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

(Photos by Kim Fuller) • Four time Top Fuel Champ Antron Brown won for the first time at Bristol Dragway, defeating Kalitta Racing points leader Shawn Langdon in a thrilling final round a the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Matt Hagan (Funny Car), Matt Hartford (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) also won the ninth of 20 races during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. Brown went 3.788-seconds at 331.61 mph in his Matco Tools dragster, holding off Langdon’s 3.801 ET at 334.07 mph in a spectacular side-by-side duel. It is Brown’s first victory of the ’26 season and the 82nd in his career, defeating Will Smith, Shawn Reed and reigning world champion Doug Kalitta to reach the final round. It was a rough start to the season for Brown, advancing to the final round in Chicago. But Sunday marked off a huge item for Brown, who had only advanced to the final round at Bristol on two prior occasions. But he led wire-to-wire against Langdon (above) in Thunder Valley, picking up his first Diamond Wally and moving to fifth in points in the process. “We’ve been struggling at the beginning of the year, but we kept our heads down, kept grinding and kept working. Today, it all came together,” Brown said. “The Kalitta cars are the giants out here right now. To sneak around them and get a win, that says a lot about what our team accomplished today. “The only way you beat resistance is with persistence. This place has always been tough on me. To get a Diamond Wally during NHRA’s 75th anniversary season, they can never take that away from you. That’s something special. To be standing here with this trophy is unbelievable.” Four-time Funny Car world champion Matt Hagan ground out the victory at his home track on Sunday, denying Daniel Wilkerson for his first career victory thanks to a run of 4.125 at 310.91 in his 12,000-horsepower Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Dodge Funny Car. It is Hagan’s second win of the season and the 57th in his career. He didn’t go quicker than 4.079 on Sunday, but Hagan took advantage of the opportunity for Tony Stewart Racing, reaching his 100th career final round. Wilkerson went up in smoke almost immediately in the championship round, handing Hagan his first victory in Thunder Valley since 2015. After Bristol, Hagan is now second in points and feeling good about the rest of his summer. In Pro Stock, Matt Hartford wrapped up an incredibly successful weekend, following up Saturday’s Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge victory with a win on Sunday, defeating defending event winner Greg Anderson in the final round with a run of 6.672 at 205.60 in his Total Seal Chevrolet Camaro. Hartford has three wins already this season and Sunday marked his first victory in Thunder Valley. He advanced to his second straight final round with victories against Shane Tucker, Cody Anderson and Aaron Stanfield. He continued to show strong and consistent reaction times on the starting line, which has been a major key for the veteran over the past several weeks. “I’ve been racing at Bristol since the early 2000s and never managed to win here. To finally get a Bristol trophy is an awesome feeling,” Hartford said. “We had a great race car all weekend. Winning the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and then winning the race is about as good as it gets. Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera enjoyed a vintage performance on Sunday in Thunder Valley, becoming the first two-time winner in the category at Bristol by taking down his teammate Richard Gadson with a run of 6.838 at 198.47 on his RevZilla/Motul/Vance & Hines Suzuki. It gives Herrera his second victory of the season and the 30th in his career and plenty of redemption after an ultra-rare first-round loss at the most recent Pro Stock Motorcycle race in Maryland. The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series returns to action June 25-28 with the 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. CHECK OUT OUR GALLERY FROM THE THUNDER VALLEY NATIONALS! The post Antron Brown, Matt Hagan, Matt Hartford & Gaige Herrera Win At NHRA Bristol Thunder Valley Nationals! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

If you’ve checked in at a recent Overland Expo, there’s a great chance that Arvin Monarrez helped you get settled into camping or even your exhibitor spot. Arvin welcomes thousands of members of the Overland Expo community with a warm smile to kick off the weekend. We’re continuing our Community Spotlight series, and this week we’re taking some time to share Arvin’s passion for overlanding, good gear, and great trips. OE: Tell us a bit more about yourself. What are you up to when you aren’t at Overland Expo? AM: My home base is in Southern California. I am a weekend warrior overlander and car camper. I love traveling the country whenever I can with my Boston Terrier and my girlfriend. My favorite vacations involve traveling to new towns and exploring new eateries to get ideas for outdoor cooking. It’s always so exciting to find new flavors to experiment with. My hobbies include playing guitar, video editing, ping pong, and of course cooking. OE: And, how did you initially become involved in Overland Expo? AM: I have always enjoyed being part of something that connects communities together. Initially, I became involved with the Overland Expo by volunteering, and when the opportunity arose, I quickly jumped on board. I think being part of a community with so many like-minded individuals was more than enough to stick around. Not to mention just how immersive the event is. Since I’ve signed on, the expo has grown tremendously. Things have shifted in such a way that it’s hard to fathom just how immensely the community has grown. READ MORE: Overland Expo Mtn West is Getting a Huge Upgrade OE: Obviously, we all have at least a bit of a gearhead mentality here at Overland Expo. Tell us about your rig. AM: I drive a white 2016 short bed Toyota Tacoma SR5! With its Toyo shoes and 16-inch Method wheels. I sleep on an iKamper rooftop tent with a 270 awning that works like a charm. I also have a little gas-powered mini bike. I call it the Frankenstein build because it’s not only a little monster of a thing, but It’s been built with different parts throughout the years. It’s currently being transformed into an electric mini bike! OE: It’s a great rig! What is one piece of gear you cannot live without? AM: One piece of gear I cannot live without is my gear management box. It’s by Kitworks. It is such a fantastic product and does exactly what I need it to. All my gear is managed and organized exactly the way I need it to be. This way, I never have to worry about where anything is. It’s a great little system. OE: Over the years, what’s your favorite thing you’ve seen at Overland Expo? AM: Over the years here at Overland Expo, I’ve noticed that the number 1 thing I always look forward to seeing is the community. Everyone is so passionate about this lifestyle that being surrounded by like-minded people continues to bring me back. OE: When you’re not at an event, do you have a favorite spot to get away from it all? AM: Every year since graduating high school, my friends and I have always made an effort to reunite at this most amazing spot in Sequoia National Park. It was my first camping trip as well, so it holds a special place in my heart. OE: Any plans for upcoming trips? AM: Yes! I actually am currently planning a couple trips to kickstart summer. One of the main ones is Big Sur! And perhaps the Grand Canyon. All increasingly exciting! OE: If you had one piece of advice for someone getting started, what would it be? AM: If I had to give anyone any advice on getting started, it would be to not get so hung up on having the perfect setup. It’s not about how much you have but what you’re looking for out there in the wild. I remember camping when I was younger with all my friends, and we barely had anything. Best time of my life! Focus on experiencing the outdoors in your own style, and you will know what specific gear you need for your setup. It took me years to get to where I am, but not once did I allow myself to feel deterred because of what I had or didn’t. When the wild called, it was enough. OE: Before we wrap it up, can you tell us your favorite Overland Expo memory? AM: Every year and every event I’ve been to gives me memories I will always cherish. That being said, my very first expo holds a permanent place in my heart. I remember signing up to volunteer without knowing what to expect. Yet, driving seven hours up to Flagstaff for the first time and meeting the crew was and is, to this day, my most fond memory. I barely made it in time for my shift, and I was so nervous, but everyone was so welcoming and allowed me to learn without judgment. View the full article

2026 MXGP of Australia Darwin finale locked in for September 18-20 The MXGP of Australia presented by Sitzler will return to Darwin from September 18-20, with Hidden Valley Raceway again set to host the final, championship-deciding round of the FIM Motocross World Championship. The timing already looks tasty. The 2026 world championship chase has taken […] The post Darwin MXGP timetable revealed for 2026 title decider appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

A perfect .000 reaction time and three weekend sweeps headlined the action during Summit Series Races No. 5 and No. 6 on June 13-14 at Famoso Dragstrip. Bakersfield’s Krista Suydam opened the doubleheader by driving her dragster to the Summit Super Pro victory in Saturday’s Race No. 5, defeating Visalia’s Gerard Halle in the final round. Nicholas Van Horn of Downey earned the Summit Pro title, while Ventura’s Bradley Pedersen claimed the Sportsman victory. Bakersfield rider Paul Silvas topped the Motorcycle category and Travis Rees of Newark captured Junior Street honors. Association Series competition added to the action as Nick Pressimone of Las Vegas picked up the Super Street victory, Austin Frye earned the So-Cal Pro Gas win and Bakersfield’s Steve Hendrix drove to the Stone Chevrolet 8.90 triumph. Sunday’s Race No. 6 featured another round of bracket racing battles as West Hills racer Marc Schatkun drove his Camaro to the Summit Super Pro victory over Macie Gordon of Paso Robles. Kyle Rizzoli of San Luis Obispo defeated Ventura’s Chris Pedersen in Summit Pro, while Bradley Pedersen completed a Sportsman sweep by defeating Bakersfield’s Terry Rollin. Silvas matched the feat in Motorcycle competition, defeating Fresno’s Mark Avila while posting a perfect .000 reaction time in the final round. Rees also completed a weekend sweep in Junior Street, defeating brother Alex Rees in an all-family final round. John Sapone earned Sunday’s Super Street victory, Doug Sedmak claimed So-Cal Pro Gas honors and Steve Shearer drove to the Stone Chevrolet 8.90 victory. Bracket racing rewards consistency as much as horsepower, and several competitors proved that point over the course of the weekend. By the time the final win lights flashed Sunday afternoon, Silvas, Pedersen and Rees had each completed weekend sweeps, adding another chapter to the season-long battle for Summit Series championships at the historic California dragstrip. This story was originally published on June 15, 2026. The post Perfect Light, Weekend Sweeps Highlight Summit Series Doubleheader first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

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ust days after being named the newest member of Bristol Dragway’s ‘Legends of Thunder Valley,’ Ron Capps raced to a third consecutive semifinal finish Sunday afternoon at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Capps, crew chief Dean ‘Guido’ Antonelli, and the NAPA Auto Care Funny Car team set low elapsed time of the event twice on race day before coming up short to Daniel Wilkerson in the semifinals. The late-round finish helped Capps maintain his points lead as the first half of the 20-race NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season winds down. In the week leading up to the Thunder Valley Nationals, Capps was announced as the 24th inductee into the facility’s prestigious ‘Legends of Thunder Valley’ hall of fame. With eight Bristol victories, he’s the winningest professional series driver at the track. Capps became only the third active driver to earn a spot in the track’s hall of fame. The honor was made official during a special presentation at Sunday morning’s pre-race ceremony. “This place is magical for me and it’s been that way since I rolled in here for the first time driving for Don ‘The Snake’ Prudhomme,” said Capps, who came into the weekend as the defending event champion. “I got to win here with every team owner I drove for, including myself. The memories are great because every win, I can say we never had it easy and backed into a win or had an easy day – quite the opposite, in fact. When I pulled into the track on Friday, it was surreal to just stand there and look up at the grandstands. I could not believe my name was up there with those legends.” The first day of qualifying on the brand-new racing surface presented challenges for Capps and his fellow Funny Car competitors. He smoked the tires in both Friday qualifying sessions to end the day in the No. 10 spot. The third qualifying session on Saturday was also the first round of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, which Capps raced his way into when he reached the semifinals at the last race in Epping. Capps left the line ahead of Jack Beckman and launched hard, but he drove into tire smoke again. Finally, everything lined up for Capps in the final qualifying session when he recorded a 4.131-second pass at 304.53 mph to take the No. 7 position going into eliminations. It was also the third-quickest pass of the session, a feat that came with one championship bonus point. The NAPA Auto Care Funny Car looked like a totally new race car on Sunday, as Capps threw down the quickest pass of the event, a 3.989 E.T. at 324.44 mph, to drive around Chad Green in the opening round of eliminations. He lowered that weekend best to a 3.980 E.T. at 327.43 mph in the second round to get past Funny Car rookie Jordan Vandergriff and his 4.040 E.T. In the semifinals, a dropped cylinder slowed Capps’ momentum. He posted a 4.058 E.T. at 299.40 mph behind Daniel Wilkerson’s 4.023 E.T. With the semifinal finish, Capps locked into his 22nd career Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge. “Kudos to everyone involved with the facility and what they did at this track,” Capps said. “It’s one of the coolest places to race at and the fans are incredible here. It’s a bummer Friday was not the greatest qualifying for the fans, but they came out every day. We all knew it just took more rubber to get down the track. We saw some great races on race day. Guido threw down low E.T. for Funny Car twice on Sunday. It would’ve been great if we could’ve won, but I’m still happy with the semifinal finish. Guido was trying to run another 3.98 before it dropped the cylinder. Overall, it was a really good points weekend. We made it into another Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty Challenge and we’ve leaving here with the points lead.” Capps and the NAPA Auto Care Funny Car team will now move on to another fan-favorite stop on the NHRA Mission Foods Series tour, the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, June 26-28, at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The post Newly Crowned ‘Legend of Thunder Valley’ Ron Capps Charges to Semifinals at Bristol first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Matt Hagan and the Johnson’s Horsepowered Garage Dodge // SRT Hellcat Funny Car team raced to their second win of the season, 57th of his career Sunday at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals at Bristol Dragway. The four-time world champion secured the victory at his home track with a 4.125-second pass at 310.91 mph to defeat second generation racer Daniel Wilkerson who ran 6.317 pass at 128.89 mph. Hagan’s win comes two days after teammate Leah Pruett picked up her first win of the season from the postponed NHRA New England Nationals. Both also entered race day as the No. 1 qualifiers. “I always call myself an old plow horse. Hook me up to the plow and I’ll just go out there and get the job done,” Hagan said. “I’m not pretty like Leah or famous like Tony, but at the end of the day, the field’s plowed. “For Leah (Pruett) to finish off the New England win here on Friday and for us to come back and to just beat the rain dealing with the weather in and out, it was a special weekend for TSR. The Safety Safari did a great job putting a good race track underneath us. “Bristol is a special place for me. I’ve got a lot of home tracks—between Bristol, Charlotte, Rockingham, and Richmond—but this one has always felt like home. We are blessed to be here. The last time I won here was Father’s Day weekend, and I was crying like a kid—freaking sobbing like a kid. That one was emotional, and this one means a lot, too. En route to his 100th final round, Hagan took down Jon Capps, had a bye run and sent two-time and reigning world champion Austin Prock packing. “This weekend was challenging. My guys did a great job, because I don’t know that we ran on eight cylinders any run. It was a driving job out there as far as keeping it in the groove. Daniel Wilkerson was driving his butt off, though. He’s a good kid from an amazing family. His dad, Tim, is just salt-of-the-earth. I was rooting for the kid, but I had to tell myself, ‘Don’t root for him too hard, his day is coming.’ “That’s the atmosphere out here in NHRA. We have good, salt-of-the-earth people, and it feels like family. I think that’s why I’ve been doing it for 20 years. Anywhere else, I probably would have packed it up and tried to make more money than what Tony’s paying me, but I just love doing it. “The biggest thing I can put in perspective is that people aren’t replaceable. I’ve had some of my guys for 15 years. When you have a good group that digs deep and works hard for you, it’s something you can’t buy. You can have all the money in the world and buy all the parts, but it still has to come together, and the people make that happen. That’s why we have over 55 wins now and four championships. I’d love to get our fifth before we step away from the sport. It was a lot of fun here at Bristol, and we’re really glad to get a win for JHG. We gotta keep guys like Jason in our sport.” The Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series continues June 26-28 with the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The event marks the halfway point of the Mission Foods NHRA Drag Racing Series season. The post Matt Hagan Takes JHG to Winner’s Circle at Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

For the third race in a row Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown points leader Jonathan Allegrucci raced his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet into the Super Grip Thunder Valley Nationals’ winner’s circle. Allegrucci raced a tough contingent of drivers throughout the day, culminating in a wild final round against No. 1 qualifier Raymond Nash. With the win Allegrucci has now joined 2018 world champion Leah Pruett as the only drivers to win three Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series races in row. “I didn’t think two in a row was possible, and I honestly, I didn’t come into this race thinking we could get three in a row,” said Allegrucci, from the Flexjet winner’s circle. “I knew how hard this track is. This track is the reason I wanted to start drag racing. I would come to the circle track when I was younger. I drove across the back of the drag strip for parking, and I thought it’d be cool to go drag racing. That was before we even had a car. This track means something to me just for that memory.” Over the offseason Bristol Dragway resurfaced their racetrack creating one of the smoothest racing surfaces on the NHRA tour. With the new surface came the unknown of new track conditions and a green racing surface. For Allegrucci’s team the challenge was something they knew every team would be facing. “I know how hard it is to make these cars work on this track,” said Allegrucci. “We struggled with it. We have a big car, a heavy car and a little tire. Everyone said it was a one lane race track all day, and that right lane was no good. We knew what we had to do to make it go down. We still didn’t know if it would work, but it did. I just couldn’t be prouder of these guys in this team. We worked so hard.” In the final Allegrucci was first off of the starting line with a .024 to .043 second reaction time advantage. Nash’s Dodge Challenger carried the front end as he charged down track. When his racecar settled down in the left lane it immediately made a move to the centerline. Nash was unable to stay in his lane and was disqualified for crossing the centerline as Allegrucci raced smoothly to victory seeing the win light as he cross the finish line. “The first thing came to mind when I saw the win light was my wife,” said an emotional Allegrucci. “She doesn’t have to let me be here, but she does. She knows what it means to me and to our family. When that win light came on that’s all I thought about. That’s what makes it special.” This was his fourth career final round and the win ensured the Flexjet bounty will roll over for the second consecutive race. At the Summit Racing Equipment Nationals in Norwalk, Ohio, the bounty will increase to $3,000 to the driver that beats Allegrucci. “If the bounty is at eight grand at the end of the year, I’m not going to complain,” said Allegrucci.Nash had a single in the semifinals and made a nice smooth and quick run. His run was quick enough to give him lane choice over Allegrucci in the final round. Allegrucci took a win in the semifinals over rookie Matthew Hartman in a classic Ford versus Chevrolet race. Hartman’s Chevrolet COPO Camaro spun the tires right off the starting line and Allegrucci in his Ford Mustang Cobra Jet cruised to his third consecutive final round. All the teams had to wait out a rain delay in the middle of the day. For the Flexjet drivers the delay was a test of their patience and mental fortitude. “We knew with the weather that today was going to go to whoever’s team was mentally prepared.” Said Allegrucci. “We were in and out of the trailer. We hung in there and it just came together one step at a time. You have to put everything else aside and just take on the task at hand.” In the quarterfinals Nash’s victory over Scott Libersher and his Chevrolet COPO Camaro was a two for one round win. His winning time of 7.839 seconds at 176.33 mph took the win when Libersher jumped the activation of the Christmas Tree resulting in a false start disqualification. The Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown Series will be back in action at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, June 25-28, 2026. The post Jonathan Allegrucci Scores Third Consecutive Win of Season at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Jason Collins continues to be the hottest driver in NHRA Pro Mod. Collins survived a wild week at Bristol and brought home the win.View the full article

Here’s the Rocky Mountain Race Week 2026 Day Four video and boy is it a fun one. We’re talking on the road, on the track and more! Day Three AND Four are both at Pueblo Motorsports Park and I can tell you that the action is hot, the drive was epic fun, and there are a lot of folks who have some catching up to do. The route was awesome, and once we got into the mountains the temps were in the mid 70’s instead of the mid 90’s and that meant everyone was having fun and in a good mood. The drive was just under 120 miles, but with elevations reaching nearly 10,000 feet. To say it was beautiful is an understatement. Check it all out below and use the link to watch LIVE right here on BANGshift.com. It’s go time for Rocky Mountain Race Week 2026 and we’ve been live each race day afternoon and into the night so you can follow all the great racing action. But while we’re streaming, the crew at High Speed Media are catching the behind the scenes stories, the thrashing, the joy and the tears to share with all of us. They also catch killer on road action, amazing fixes, and fun stops, so we love their highlight videos. We started LIVE at SRCA Dragstrip in Great Bend Kansas on Saturday, then headed to Kearney Nebraska Sunday, and today we are going to enjoy an amazing but tough drive to Pueblo Motorsports Park, where we will race Tuesday and Wednesday, with a Rocky Mountain cruise in between, and then Thursday is a true test to see who’s junk will make it all the way back to Great Bend for the big money and bragging rights! It’s time for Rocky Mountain Race Week folks, and that means 5 days of drag and drive action going on LIVE right here at BANGshift.com. We’ll be bringing you the action from all 5 days of racing, PLUS on road streaming action as well throughout the week. Racing starts each day around 3pm Central and will go until the last car makes a pass around 10 pm each night. If you aren’t subscribed already, please do that now, and ring the bell so you’ll be notified when we go live from various checkpoints and trailer burnout spots on the route! And if you want to know what those routes are, just visit the / rockymountainraceweek page to see them all! CLICK HERE TO WATCH ALL THE ACTION LIVE AND FREE! The post Mountain Drive and Shenanigans! Rocky Mountain Race Week 2026 | Race Day Four Means Mountains, Burnouts, And Pueblo Motorsports Park Racing Action appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown raced to his first career victory at Bristol Dragway Sunday, earning his first win of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season to collect a 75th anniversary diamond Wally at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. Qualifying opened with a challenging run when Brown’s dragster overpowered the racetrack and went into tire smoke, resulting in a 4.732-second pass at 166.79 mph. The team quickly rebounded in the second qualifying session, posting a strong 3.801-second run at 329.50 mph to move into the No. 2 position. A dropped cylinder slowed Brown to a 4.047-second pass at 264.55 mph in the third qualifying session, but the AB Motorsports team closed qualifying on a high note. In the heat of the day, Brown recorded one of the quickest runs of the final session, a 3.949-second pass at 311.92 mph, securing the No. 2 qualifying position heading into eliminations. On race day, Brown and the Eagle Experience Matco Tools Top Fuel team battled changing track conditions due to the forecast. The NHRA Top 75 driver opened race day against Will Smith and advanced with a 3.805-second pass at 328.78 mph, defeating Smith’s 3.871-second effort at 324.67 mph. In the quarterfinals, Brown squared off against Shawn Reed and delivered an even quicker run, clocking a 3.799 at 336.67 mph while Reed slowed to a 4.549 at 206.26 mph. The semifinal matchup featured a showdown with reigningworld champion Doug Kalitta. Brown used a strong reaction time to seize the advantage early and never looked back. Kalitta encountered tire smoke near half-track and coasted to a 5.164-second pass at 139.37 mph, while Brown continued to improve, posting a 3.798 at 330.88 mph to advance to the final round. Facing Shawn Langdon in an all-star final round matchup, Brown delivered his quickest run of eliminations for a winning performance. The two Top Fuel contenders raced side-by-side down the Bristol Dragway surface before Brown edged ahead at the finish line with a winning 3.788-second pass at 331.61 mph. Langdon crossed the stripe in 3.801 seconds at 334.07 mph. “It was pretty awesome how the whole weekend started off. We’ve been struggling at the beginning of the year, but we just kept our heads down, kept on grinding,” Brown said. “We started off great with qualifying in the top five like we wanted to, and then our runs kept getting better and better. I got more laps in, and I got better on the tree as the day went on, too. That said, it feels good to be in that ballpark and go out there competing on this high level at this stage right now.” Brown checked several items off his list Sunday, capturing his first career Bristol victory, earning the coveted Diamond Wally, and collecting the 82nd win of his NHRA career. “I’ve been wanting one of these diamond Wallys ever since they brought them out, so winning one was huge,” he added. “The thing about it is, that when you see these special things that come out and then to be mentioned as an NHRA Top 75 driver, is a dream come true, and to get this for 75 years and be a part of it and say you got one, they can never take it away.” Next up for Brown and the AB Motorsports team is the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, June 25-28. The event carries special significance for the team, as crew chief Brian Corradi hails from Ohio. Brown will also spend time visiting longtime partners Matco Tools and Summit Racing Equipment at their respective headquarters during the race week. The post Antron Brown Conquers Bristol With Stellar Weekend Performance at Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Here’s our second gallery of lost photos, and we’ve got plenty more where that came from! (Photos by Neal Sabo) When BANGshifter Neal Sabo said he was going to head down to Buckeye Skips 2025 Drag and Drive, to snap pictures and check out the cool stuff going on, we were like “Hell yeah!” He hit all three days, at Darana Dragway at Dragway 42, Quaker Dragway, and Kuhnle Motorsports Park and got all kinds of cool photos. He hit the checkpoints and the tracks and said it was an epic trip. The weather was pretty good, if not a bit cold at Kuhnle, but the racing was hot for sure. And then Neal got home, went through the photos, and sent me files on our dropbox. And that’s where yours truly dropped the ball. For some reason all these great photos never got posted and when we talked to Buckeye Skip himself about coming to cover the 2026 event, he asked what every happened to our 2025 coverage. Luckily Neal has no fear of throwing me under the bus when I deserve it, and I don’t have trouble taking responsibility, so we’re making up for it now! If you want to check out the photos, here is our first gallery from Day 1 and we’ll have more coming over the next several days as we’ll have a few galleries for each day of the event. Check them out, and get ready because Buckeye Skips 2026 drag and drive will be here before you know it. The post More Lost Buckeye Skips Drag and Drive Photos! Check Out The On Track Action and Checkpoint Photos Right Here! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

A sustainability review for the sidecar class was launched by the IOM TT organizers and invites people to send written submissions. The review will be completed by the end of July.View the full article

Jonathan Allegrucci continues to dominate in Factory Stock Showdown. Allegrucci picked up his third straight victory at Thunder Valley.View the full article

We’ve shared War in the Woods coverage for years, but over the past couple of years the racing at Brown County has gotten more and more famous and sketchier than ever. With some of the quickest and fastest small tire cars on the planet attending, it’s no wonder the limits of this race track are being tested each and every event. 2026 was no different, with our friends from 1320Video on site to capture all the action. We shared the livestream, but if you want just the best highlights and action then this is the video for you. Check it out. Video Description: We’re back at War in the Woods XIV, one of the wildest no-prep races in the country. Every year, some of the fastest small tire cars in the game make the trip to Brown County Dragway, a narrow 1/8-mile track that’s earned a reputation as one of the sketchiest surfaces in no-prep racing. If you’ve watched our previous War in the Woods coverage, you already know what to expect: big power, close races, late nights, and plenty of moments that keep both racers and spectators on edge. Racing stretches deep into the night and often doesn’t wrap up until the sun starts coming up the next morning. The post The Fastest Cars In The Country versus The SKETCHIEST Drag Strip Means It Must Be War in the Woods at Brown County! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

In the mini truckin’ world, air suspension is king. While static drops and hydraulics certainly suspend a huge portion of the custom trucks you see at shows, the preferred adjustable suspension has been air ride for several decades. We won’t get into which is better, hydros or air, because we’re going to let Marcel and Jason discuss the history of air ride first. I currently own two vehicles on air ride, and have owned several others over the years, and I love it. If you want to make your vehicle’s ride height adjustable on the fly, it is hard to beat air ride. But how did it all get started? And when did hot rodders start accepting it? Video Description: Auto Revolution’s Influence & Impact traces the automotive history of custom car and truck builders. We dive into the history of air suspension, from early OEM attempts like Citreon and Cadillac to helper bags, load leveling and NASCAR races. It wouldn’t be until the early 1990s when mini truckers ditched air shocks and cranked torsion bars for air springs and got as low as they could that the industry began to take off. The post The History of Air Suspension Part 1 – From NASCAR to Mini Trucks, Plus Are They Air Springs or Air Bags – Influence and Impact appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

It’s time for more from Mecum, but this time instead of showing their video feed or highlights from the auction, we’re sharing video from our friend Chad Ehrlich at Nobody Else’s Auto and Nobody’s Show on YouTube. Chad was on site with friends, including Jim Wick, to walk around and see what’s up in the collector car world. If you aren’t familiar, Chad’s wrecking yard in Great Bend Kansas is one of the finest classic car and truck junkyards in the world. We were there just last week for Rocky Mountain Race Week and I can tell you that everyone who showed up for the first time was blown away. But back to the action from Mecum. Video Description: If you like old cars, trucks, and automobilia, be sure to check out all of my other videos! Please subscribe so you can keep up with the new videos as I post them! If you have questions about vehicles or parts, the only way to get a hold of me is to call me, 8 AM-8 PM CST, no texts, no e-mails, no messenger, no smoke signals, calls only. 620-786-4428 If I don’t answer, I’m probably on the phone with someone else and if you don’t leave me a message, I just assume you’re another telemarketer trying to sell me an extended warranty! LOL! I am located in Great Bend, KS and I am not open to the public, so if you show up without calling and making an appointment, don’t expect me to be available. Shipping is available. If you comment, message, text, e-mail, etc., don’t expect me to find it and don’t expect an answer. Thanks for watching, Chad 620-786-4428 The post Mecum Tulsa 2026 Coverage! Tons of cool cars and Chad Ehrlich spent a little time with good friend Jim Wicks! Check Out The Cool Rides! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals was an action packed affair. We've got a full recap of all the race day highlights right here. View the full article

Here’s a livestream replay from the Southeast Gassers Association’s third race of 2026 at Brainerd Motorsports Park. If you like traditional nose high gassers that still row the gears, still have names on the side, and still have backup girls, then this is the racing for you. Their whole mantra is to race like it’s 1967 and if you haven’t seen their races yet, you are going to want to grab a snack and a drink and click play. This is some awesome racing action. Video Description: Race three of the 2026 season from Brainerd Motorsports Park – The Rumble In Ringgold presented by Harbin’s Mechanical Services. Track is located in Ringgold, GA. Your place for gear smashing, straight axle, heads up, Championship Gasser Racing! We throwback to 1967 at every SEGA event! WATCH LIVE at www.southeastgassers.tv The post Southeast Gassers Invade Brainerd Motorsports Park For The Harbin’s Mechanical Rumble In Ringgold! Race 3 of the 2026 Season. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Sneaky, sneaky SpecOps just got a whole lot more sneaky.View the full article

While Mike Finnegan has gotten famous over the past few years for his turbocharged Jet Boats, the truth is that Mike’s history in jet boat racing revolves around nitrous combos. His first really bad ass boat, built nearly entirely by himself in his little shop space in SoCal, featured a Pro Stock style Chevrolet with a nice toot of nitrous for good measure. This thing was fast. Way faster than most people will want to go on the water, that’s for sure. So when Mike decided that the 711 cubic inch Hemi Chevy needed to go into his newest race boat, Sidechick, it wasn’t long before the nitrous system parts came out. This thing is stupid powerful on it’s own, but when you add several hundred horsepower worth of nitrous, things get spicy in a hurry. Video Description: Episode 406 of Finnegan’s Garage: Let’s play with nitrous and swap engines before we’re through. Also, Jimmy Dale is in the house and we teach him to go fast in a jet boat. Welcome to my channel. This is a fun place to learn about modifying, repairing and upgrading your hot rod car, truck and even boat! I’ll teach you how to weld, how to build high performance engines, how to fabricate your own parts while you learn from watching me wrench on my own project vehicles. I’ll even take you on the adventure as I leave my workshop on epic road trips and racing events as we test out the mods done to all of my projects. Along the way we’ll meet new and interesting people and share in the joy of their automotive creations! Thanks for watching! The post She’s Fast! Finnegan Put Nitrous On His 711ci Hemi Powered Jet Boat! What Could Possibly Go Wrong? appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

KTM has revealed what's new for its 2027 enduro lineup, just don't expect too much next year.View the full article