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KTM’s Dakar-derived 450 Rally Replica returns for 2027, with around 35 litres of fuel capacity, limited Australian allocation and a $69,995 Ride Away price. The post Channel Chucky on KTM’s 2027 450 Rally Replica appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The first IHRA Triple Crown event is shaping up to be huge. Ron Capps and Maddie Gordon will be at the Maple Grove race. View the full article

Moto News Weekly Wrap April 29, 2026 What’s New: Kyron Bacon impresses at Campionato degli Assoluti d’Italia Jaggar Townley tops 85 cc class at French MX Speedway World Cup SF-1 line-up revealed Sherco announce ISDE rental and assistance packages Lorenzo and Sherco top Carta Rallye 2026 Denno wins 2026 SMX Next — Supercross AMA National […] The post Moto News Weekly | Enduro | Rally | AFT | SX | Speedway appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Pete Harrell isn’t a racer in the current LDR rules debate. He’s the engine builder and tuner watching a class he cares about argue itself into a corner. Three days after Brett Lasala walked away from the Radial Outlaws Racing Series (RORS) over a mid-season rules change, Harrell published a 30-minute video laying out the institutional case for why fairness was never the point. Harrell runs Harrell Engine & Dyno in Mooresville, North Carolina, and the Real Good at Doin’ Stuff!!! YouTube channel. His shop has put tune-ups on Cleetus McFarland’s twin-turbo “Mullet,” Mike Finnegan’s “Blasphemi,” and a long list of high-horsepower drag-and-drive programs that survive the kind of abuse Sick Week and Drag Week throw at them. He also tunes customer cars in Radial Outlaws, which means his read on the rule book isn’t disinterested. Rule changes hit his work, too. The video is titled, “Let’s have a good rant about Snot Rocket rules!! Should racing be ‘fair’???” Spoiler: he doesn’t think it should. “These rules have nothing to do with fairness,” Harrell said. “Nothing. The rules are put in place to establish parity.” That’s the thesis, and the entire 30 minutes is a methodical defense of it. Harrell isn’t arguing that the Limited Drag Radial (LDR) rules committee handled the latest controversy perfectly. He’s arguing that the people most upset about the latest controversy have the wrong frame entirely. LDR was launched in 2016 by Tyler Crossnoe and Jason “Pooch” Rueckert with an economic theory baked into the rule book. These are not cheap cars. Top-tier LDR programs are $300,000-plus operations, some closer to half a million. But the purses are modest by heads-up standards, often around $7,500 to win. That structure is intentional. The founders’ theory was that keeping prize money low would keep the class off the radar of the well-funded teams that typically take over heads-up categories once the purses get attractive. The goal was to keep the class sustainable longer and avoid the boom-and-bust cycle that eats classes alive. Performance was always going to evolve. That’s the nature of heads-up drag racing. Pro Mod was running 4.10’s in the eighth-mile and dipping into the low-6’s in the quarter-mile in the mid-2000’s. Today the same class is in the 3.50’s in the eighth, and the NHRA Pro Mod cars – the only place the class still runs the quarter regularly – are going 5.60’s. LDR running mid-3.80’s and quicker in 2026 isn’t a failure of the class. It’s how every class moves. The drift Harrell is pointing at is different. It’s technological, not chronological. The class was designed to evolve through tuning, chassis work, and the kind of incremental gains that fit a working-man’s budget. It wasn’t designed to evolve through pro-level concessions like lockup transmissions on forced-induction combos. That’s what classes starting with the word “Pro” exist for: Pro 275, Pro Mod, Radial vs. The World. Bringing pro-level tech into LDR is the move that invites pro-level teams, which is the exact outcome Crossnoe and Rueckert wrote the rule book to delay. His starting point is the lockup transmission. Lasala’s “Snot Rocket” Mustang ran a lockup before the recent rule change banned them three races into the season – a change Lasala called “a death sentence for any LDR program trying to run in the 3.80’s” in his exit statement. Harrell’s read on the lockup question is that it never should have been allowed in the class in the first place. “At the genesis of LDR, there were several things that were just deal breakers,” Harrell said. “One of these was big-buck lockup transmissions. They were a no-starter on forced-induction combos from the beginning of the class. That was one of the centerpieces of the class. You want to do this? Go run Pro275, RvW. There’s other classes where you can run that.” In Harrell’s telling, the recent rule change wasn’t a deviation from the class. It was a correction back to it. The technology drifted in. The rule book pushed it back out. And the people calling the change destabilizing are working from a baseline that was already off-spec. The harder argument, and the one where Harrell departs most sharply from the Lasala piece, is about how rule-making is supposed to work. Lasala’s frame, in his exit statement, was that the damage wasn’t the rule itself but the precedent: a sanctioning body changing a fundamental piece of the class mid-season. Harrell agrees the precedent is the problem, but he locates the precedent further upstream. Concessions, in his telling, are the precedent that broke the system. “If you keep handing things out because somebody can’t compete, you’re not making the class fair,” said Harrell. “You’re rebuilding the class around the team that’s struggling. That’s not a rule book. That’s a customer service department.” It’s the bottom-up versus top-down rule-making argument that has been quietly running through every parity conversation in radial racing for half a decade. Harrell is squarely on the top-down side: establish a baseline, write the rule book around it, and let the field find its way to the baseline. Don’t move the baseline because part of the field can’t reach it. He also isn’t blind to the casualties. In one of the more striking moments of the video, Harrell named Rob Goss as a racer he believes has been hit too hard by recent rule changes. “If anybody got hit a little too hard, it’s probably Rob Goss,” Harrell said. “He got crushed with the rule book.” It’s a notable concession in a piece otherwise built around defending LDR’s methodology. It raises the obvious follow-up question, which is what the racer Harrell named would say about all of this if asked directly. Goss has spent the last 24 months absorbing weight penalties without publicly complaining and hasn’t said much on the record about any of it. What Harrell’s video does is fill a hole that has been sitting open since Lasala posted his exit statement. There was a class-voice argument waiting to be made – that LDR’s rule book is doing what rule books are supposed to do, that fairness is the wrong frame, that concessions are the precedent racers should worry about and not the latest single rule. Harrell didn’t go in on “Snot Rocket” or Lasala. He went in on the methodology, and he made the methodology argument out loud on his own channel. Lasala’s piece said the damage was the precedent of a mid-season change. Harrell’s piece says the damage was the methodology that got the class to the point where a mid-season change felt necessary. Two different angles reaching the same diagnosis: the class moved away from itself. This story was originally published on April 28, 2026. The post Pete Harrell on Limited Drag Radial Controversy: “These Rules Have Nothing to Do With Fairness” first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

We’ve got a few weeks until the start of all the official Indy 500 festivities, including official practice sessions, qualifying, etc, but that doesn’t mean that teams aren’t already making laps in early testing. We’ve got live streaming video from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500, where INDYCAR Series racers are making laps and testing setups in an effort to get their rides ready for the 2026 edition of the Indy 500. The post FREE LIVESTREAM: 2026 Indianapolis 500 Open Testing Is On! | Day 1 | INDYCAR SERIES appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The Northeast Outlaw Pro Mod Association era – 30-plus years – will officially come to an end this weekend when the club hosts its “Last Blast” during Maryland International Raceway’s 18th annual Door Wars presented by ATI Performance Products, May 1-3. Originally scheduled for last fall, the weather-postponed Last Blast will serve as one final celebration of NEOPMA’s history and impact on regional Pro Modified racing. NEOPMA founder and president John Mazzorana announced his retirement at the end of the 2024 season, capping off 32 years of leadership with the group. Though it originally appeared that Mazzorana’s retirement meant the end of the series, four-time NEOPMA champion Andy Jensen stepped in to carry the group into 2025. But participation in the brief schedule didn’t warrant a 2026 season, and the 2025 season finale at MIR’s Superchargers Showdown was set to be the curtain call. Mother Nature had other ideas: the weekend was rained out and the Last Blast was moved to this weekend’s Door Wars. Jensen and MIR track owner Royce Miller came together to make the race happen, both as entertainment for the fans at MIR and as a tribute to Mazzorana and the volunteer NEOPMA team. Pro Mod teams will compete for $8,000 to win plus several thousand more in round money and bonuses. It’s a bittersweet time for Mazzorana, who grew up in a poor section of Brooklyn, built a successful career in the banking industry, and led NEOPMA through three decades. “First of all, I’m excited about seeing my colleagues, my friends, and my brothers and sisters in the Northeast Outlaw Pro Mods,” said Mazzorana, who will turn 85 on July 4th. “It’s been a privilege for me to work with these people because they’re professional, they’re fun-loving, they’re very nice people in general, and they give from the heart. I told my wife, Faith, whenever I have an issue or a problem and I need help, I never call my banking friends. I call my car friends. We’re more down-to-earth and interdependent on each other. I appreciate that and being part of a program that lasted 30 years. It was my privilege and an honor to work with all these people that have come and gone over the years.” Mazzorana has reflected on the club’s history over the last year or so, finding numerous points of pride. Dozens of drivers have competed in NEOPMA events over the years, from world champions and record holders to weekend warriors looking for a place to compete on a high level close to home. Participants found a competitive environment, but also one that fostered camaraderie and a sense of community. “We’ve had people join, step away, and come back, and I thought that was a wonderful thing,” Mazzorana said. “We’ve had some pretty big names race with us and we’ve had a lot of fun. For a small club, we were actually as fast as some of the national events and series. Dean Marinis in Harry Pappas’ car broke the nitrous world record (a 5.57 in 2019) at one of our races. We held the blower record for years. We were small but powerful, and that was fun. “We were a band of brothers and sisters, in that racing was obviously the main thing that brought us together, but at night we would get together and it would not be uncommon for us to party into the wee hours of the night,” Mazzorana continued. “We went out of our way to make sure that the racers were treated well. We always made sure the tracks were safe. We literally walked away from tracks that refused to prep the track properly. I wouldn’t put my people in harm’s way. Safety should be the first and most important concern.” Mazzorana is always quick to share credit with everyone else that made NEOPMA possible: racers, sponsors, track operators, and of course, the small but dedicated group of officials that, like Mazzorana, donated their time and effort to keep Pro Mod racing alive and well in the Northeast. “It wasn’t just me; it was a collective effort,” Mazzorana said. “We’ve had people who helped out in the club for years, and they became part of the core team of people that helped me manage the club. I’m appreciative that Royce and Andy and all the people who are putting this race on recognize that.” Mazzorana notes that while he would’ve liked to see NEOPMA continue on for years to come, he’s excited about the current state of Pro Mod racing and drag racing as a whole. He attended the Drag Illustrated Winter Series races over the winter and plans to visit more events this season. But for now, he’s looking forward to one “last blast” with his NEOPMA family. “My wishes for everybody for this weekend is that they have a safe race, and going forward, that they have safety, and that they continue to make drag racing a fun experience for them and their families,” Mazzorana said. NEOPMA teams can test on Friday before qualifying starts with sessions at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. A final third qualifying session is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. The club will provide a free pizza luncheon for all teams at 3:30 p.m. Eliminations will start at 6 p.m. and will continue through the evening until a winner is crowned. The winner will walk away with a guaranteed $8,000 plus a “big ass trophy” and a trailer check. Round money is also up for grabs: $3,500 to runner-up, $2,000 for semis, $1,250 for quarterfinals, and $1,000 for first-round exits. Additionally, there’s a $1,000 “Last N2O Car Standing” Bonus by Powermist Fuels and Xtreme Racing Engines, a $500 Low Qualifier Bonus from NY BOOM Truck, a $500 “Fastest 1st Round Loser” Bonus from ATI Performance Products, and a $500 Best Appearing Car Bonus from Nick Rabe and The Wax Shop. Jensen thanked the event’s sponsors for their contributions: Mark Micke at M & M Transmission, ATI Performance Products, Maxima Racing Oil, Brodix Inc., World Products Blocks and Heads, Xtreme Racing Engines, Nick Rabe & The Wax Shop Racing Team, Penske Racing Shocks, Dave Hance and NY BOOM!, PowerMist Fuels, MBE Cylinder Heads & Induction Systems, and Turn 2 RC Radio Systems. Door Wars will also feature Warriors Outlaw, Southern Outlaw Top Sportsman, and the 1320 Fabrication ET Series classes: Super Pro, Pro ET, Sportsman, and Jr. Dragster. For more info, visit https://goracemir.com/schedule/calendar/2026/26-05/26-05-01.htm This story was originally published on April 28, 2026. The post NEOPMA’s ‘Last Blast’ Headlines MIR’s Door Wars This Weekend first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

For some, the Ruhr region of Germany is defined by its industrial grit, a landscape of coal, steel, and smoke. For Dirk Oehlerking, the mastermind behind Kingston Custom, Gelsenkirchen is a sanctuary of craftsmanship. It is a place where the down-to-earth nature of the people matches the honest, mec... View the full article

The Pacific Northwest offers some of the most stunning backcountry terrain in the country. To explore it properly, you need the right gear, vehicles, and knowledge. When Overland Expo PNW 2026 takes over the Deschutes County Expo Center in Redmond, Oregon, from June 26-28, you will have the chance to connect directly with the brands that make off-grid travel possible. This year, we bring an incredible lineup of sponsors and exhibitors to the high desert. Walking the vendor village is an experience you simply cannot get online. You get to touch the fabric of a new rooftop tent, test the weight of a rugged cooler, and talk face-to-face with the people who design your favorite equipment. Heavyweights of the Trail: Our Title Sponsors Major automotive and outdoor brands anchor our event. You will see massive setups from our title sponsors, including Toyota, Subaru, American Expedition Vehicles (AEV), Dometic, Expion360, Four Wheel Campers, Overland Vehicle Systems, Pelican Products, RVs of America (ROA), and Wanderbox. These industry leaders bring their newest, most capable vehicles and innovative gear right to the show floor. Whether you want to check out the latest off-road factory upgrades or see the best in mobile living and comfort, their booths offer a hands-on look at the future of vehicle-based travel and adventure. Dometic returns to showcase their premium mobile living solutions—expect to see their cutting-edge powered coolers, portable batteries, and camp furniture that transform rugged campsites into comfortable outdoor homes. Expion360 will highlight their advanced power storage solutions for off-grid journeys. Four Wheel Campers and Wanderbox will display their iconic expedition-ready campers, while ROA presents unique RVs built for the wild. Supporting Sponsors: Bringing the Event to Life The 2026 show is also generously supported by Nokian Tyres and pFriem Family Brewers. Nokian Tyres is known for producing some of the most durable, versatile tires for all terrains—visit their booth to get a feel for their latest models and grab expert advice for your rig. pFriem, an award-winning local brewery, fuels the event’s social heart with world-class craft brews served at happy hours and evening gatherings. READ MORE: Hipcamp and Overland Expo Launch the Epic 2026 Adventure Route Community Connections and Special Areas Overland Expo is about more than just gear—it’s where community thrives. Our special area sponsors make sure there’s a vibrant space for everyone to connect, learn, and unwind. For those seeking camaraderie, make your way to Bivvy #1, proudly sponsored by Hankook Tire. This central hub is the perfect meeting point and showcases Hankook’s robust all-terrain tires designed for adventure. Empowering and supporting women in overlanding, the Women Who Wander Networking Event on June 26, 6-8 PM, is sponsored by MAXXIS Tires. This special gathering fosters a welcoming environment for female explorers—come celebrate, share your story, and get inspired by an inclusive overland community. Gear Up with Top Exhibitors With hundreds of brands on site, the exhibitor list reads like a dream catalog for outdoor enthusiasts. Expect to see incredible innovations and trusted staples from industry leaders like Overland Vehicle Systems, who will feature their rugged awnings, recovery gear, and rooftop tents for immersive demos. Pelican Products will display their legendary cargo cases—stop by to test their durability and explore new solutions for organizing and protecting your gear. You’ll also have the chance to visit additional major sponsors and exhibitors, including American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) for top-tier off-road vehicles, Subaru for adventure-ready wagons, and Toyota for the latest trucks and SUVs. The event’s vibrant marketplace will be packed with unique solutions from supporting sponsors and emerging brands alike, ensuring there’s something for every type of explorer. Join Our Training Team Your skill set weighs nothing, and you don’t have to worry about forgetting to pack it. That’s why we suggest everyone invest some time in the Overland Expo Training sponsored by COMEUP Winch. We offer multiple options to meet your schedule and needs. No matter if you’re a brand-new beginner or a seasoned overland adventurer, everyone can learn some new tips and tricks to keep themselves safe and capable out on the trail. Media Sponsors All weekend long, keep an eye on our media sponsors: OVR Magazine, Off-Road Travel TV, OutdoorX4, and Overland Collective. They’ll be sharing the latest and greatest, cool rigs, and more from Overland Expo PNW. Join Us in Redmond The best way to figure out what works for your specific travel style is to see it all in person. You can compare products side-by-side, ask technical questions, learn from live demos, and take advantage of exclusive show discounts—straight from the brands driving innovation in overland travel. Don’t miss your chance to meet and learn from all of our valued sponsors and connect with thousands of fellow travelers. Secure your tickets, pack your rig, and join us in Redmond for an adventure you’ll remember. View the full article

Spencer Hyde, Funny Car driver of the Head Contractors and Engineers Funny Car, continued to build a rhythm in his sophomore season at the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, qualifying ninth in a stacked 16-car field and gaining valuable data despite an early loss on race day. Hyde delivered a strong 3.981 second pass at 319.67 mph during Friday qualifying to secure his position. He also picked up two bonus points with that pass, since it was the second-quickest run of the qualifying session. “It’s kind of becoming our thing to come out really strong in Q1 and pick up bonus points,” said Hyde. “I don’t hate it. Every point in the battle for the championship matters, and those bonus points add up quickly.”The weekend carried added meaning, as Jim and Janet Russell of The Caine Group stepped in as primary sponsors with a special livery to honor their late son, Caine, whose passion for racing continues to inspire. Hyde, the only full-time Canadian professional racer on the NHRA tour, emphasized his appreciation for the weekend’s meaningful partnership. “Having The Caine Group on board as our main sponsor this weekend meant a lot to all of us,” said Hyde. “Jim and Janet Russell’s son was a very special guy, and we were proud to carry his name on our car. We wish we could’ve gone more rounds for them, but we’ll keep pushing to make them proud the rest of the season.” On race day, Hyde faced a formidable opening-round quad that included No. 1 qualifier and three-time world champion Ron Capps, No. 8 qualifier and recent Gainesville winner Chad Green, and two-time reigning world champion Austin Prock. Hyde’s run was cut short by traction issues, preventing advancement to the next round. Capps went on to win the race. Despite the outcome, the second-year driver and 2025 NHRA Rookie of the Year remains encouraged by the progress his team is making. “We learned a lot this weekend, and that’s what’s important,” said Hyde. “This track can be tricky, especially in the four-wide format, but Jim Head and this entire team gave me a great car. That 3.98 run shows what we’re capable of, and we’re getting closer to putting it all together on race day.” Hyde leaves Charlotte seventh in the NHRA Funny Car points standings and now turns his focus to the next event, the NHRA Southern Nationals, a new addition to the schedule that presents a fresh opportunity for every team in the field. “It’s exciting heading into a brand-new race,” said Hyde. “Nobody has notes, so it really levels the playing field. We’ll take what we learned here, apply it and come out swinging. I’m confident in this team and ready to see what we can do.” Hyde and the Head Contractors and Engineers Funny Car will be back in competition next weekend at the NHRA Southern Nationals on May 1-3 at South Georgia Motorsports Park. There will be two qualifying sessions on Friday, May 1 and two qualifying sessions on Saturday, May 2. For tickets or more information on the NHRA Southern Nationals visit www.nhra.com. The post Spencer Hyde Makes Early Exit in Charlotte first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Since its inception, the robust education and training available for attendees to Overland Expo has been at the heart of the event. That tradition continues at Overland Expo West 2026, just a few weeks away. Join us in Flagstaff, Arizona, from May 15 – 17, where you can learn from a vast group of industry experts and community members on just about every overlanding subject under the sun. We have twelve different areas set up for overlanding education – here’s what we have planned and where to find it, along with a preview of some of the classes being offered: Overland Essentials Area Sponsored by Midland Radio Whether you are new to overlanding or need to brush up or expand on your knowledge of the fundamentals, the Overland Essentials Area sponsored by Midland Radio is your ticket. All weekend long, instructors like Graham Jackson, Walt Middleton, Michael Ladden, Jared Simpson, and Chris Walker will be teaching classes covering topics like Daily Vehicle Checks; Tire Plugs: When, Where, and How; Powering Your Adventure: Overland Electrical Systems, Made Simple; Back it on Up! Overland Travel with a Trailer; How to Select Your Recovery Equipment; and a host of other overlanding essentials topics. The Learning Lab Sponsored by Iron Peak Campers The Learning Lab, sponsored by Iron Peak Campers, offers our widest range of educational topics across all classroom areas. There you will find a mix of perennial favorite classes by longtime instructors, classes being offered for the first time, and a host of cutting-edge topics. Among the classes being offered, check out Colombia Beyond the Headlines: Overlanding in One of the Most Biodiverse Countries on Earth, being taught by Yash Patankar, The Truth About Baja: Beyond the Myths by Michael Ladden, and Stargazing for Overlanders with James Howard. The full list of classes is available at the schedule link below. Backcountry and Culinary Pavilion Sponsored by Black Rhino Wheels As the name implies, the Backcountry and Culinary Pavilion sponsored by Black Rhino Wheels is the hub of all education related to skills in the backcountry and leveling up your cooking skills while out there. Top Chef Finalist Chad White will be continuing his popular cooking demonstrations, long-time instructor Connie Rodman will be teaching classes on overlanding, daily necessities, as well as food provisioning, preparation, and storage, and Steven Despain will be teaching a class on cooking with a wood-burning camp stove. Join us for these and a host of other popular backcountry and culinary-oriented classes all weekend long. Women Who Wander Pavilion Sponsored by Harker Outdoors The fastest growing demographic in the overland community is female. The Women Who Wander Pavilion sponsored by Harker Outdoors is the place to find women-oriented programming all weekend long. Open to all, you can attend classes such as Start Somewhere: A Women’s Open Q&A with Rachelle Croft, Ladies, Start Your Engines: Automotive Maintenance for Women taught by Kelly Howard, and Tire Tactics for Women with Natalie Muscat. Oasis Bar and Food Court Sponsored by Nexen Tire America The Oasis Bar and Food Court, sponsored by Nexen Tire America, at the center of the venue will host a number of exciting presentations throughout the weekend. Start your weekend off right with Lory Perfect’s Central America Border Crossings: Be Your Own Fixer; see 18 Years Overlanding as a Family Across 49 States, 53 Countries, and 5 Continents by Dan Lin; and be sure to join us on Saturday morning for the Women Who Wander Networking Event and brunch. Bivvy Sponsored by Hankook Tire The Bivvy sponsored by Hankook Tire offers a comfortable place to get out of the sun, recharge your electronics, and attend some great, more informal class sessions. Chris Bradley will be doing his popular How to Get the Most Out of Overland Expo orientation, Walk Middleton will be teaching Overlanding with a Purpose: A More Fulfilling Way to Travel, and you can catch Yoga Slacker’s Sam & Raquel’s class, No Gym? No Problem! Family AcroYoga Fitness for Overlanders. There’s a full weekend of fun and interesting educational programming going on at the Bivvy. ADV Skills Area Sponsored by Quad Lock For all things moto, come to the ADV Skills Area sponsored by Quad Lock, where there will be moto-oriented education all weekend long. Come see instructors like JP Prins, Sean Flanagan, and Lee Vernon cover classes such as Overlanding by Motorcycle 101, BDR-Proof Your Motorcycle, Lessons from Two RTW Motorcycle Trips: The Useful Fear, and Motorcycle Trauma 101: Treating Injuries Specific to Motorcycle Crashes, among an impressive list of classes to support you along your two-wheeled journey. Roundtable Pavilion Sponsored by Pebble The Roundtable Pavilion, sponsored by Pebble, offers a place where we’ll have a group of experts on a wide variety of topics sharing their experiences overlanding and taking questions from the audience. We’ll cover a very broad range of topics over the course of the weekend covering such things as the Art of Traveling Solo, Earning a Living While Overlanding, Regional Q&A: The U.S. West, Real-Life Tips for Security on the Road, Experts Panel: Top Travel Tips, and so many more. Storytelling Pavilion Sponsored by Travoca The Storytelling Pavilion, sponsored by Travoca, is the place to hear firsthand about some epic overland adventures and to hear how many overlanders went about exploring their passions through the medium of travel. There you’ll be able to attend sessions such as How to Film Authentic Outdoor Content Without a Crew with Jason Darrah, Turning an Adventurous Lifestyle into Your Career by Connor Scalbom, Photographing the Milky Way and Western Landscapes: Tips from a Pro Photographer with Christine Kenyon, and the immensely popular (and moving) The Voyage of the Sand Ship Discovery with Guinness Book of World Record holder Patty Upton. READ MORE: Hipcamp and Overland Expo Launch the Epic 2026 Adventure Route Hand-On Pavilion Sponsored by American Expedition Vehicles (AEV) The Hands-On Pavilion, sponsored by American Expedition Vehicles, is the home to our classes that get you “hands-on” with the skills you need to level up your adventure travels. Get your hands dirty with classes such as Overlanding Fundamentals: Winch Recovery, taught by Graham Jackson; Trauma in the Wilderness: Improvised First Aid, with Lee Vernon; and GMRS Hands-On Lab: Mastering CTCSS and Repeater Operations, with the perennially popular Scott Jensen. Kids Adventure Area The Overland Expo Foundation will be a Kids Adventure Area all weekend long, where kids and their parents can attend a wide variety of classes and activities aimed at the young and the young at heart. Please note that you need to attend the Kids Adventure Area with your children, so please plan accordingly. The Kids Adventure Area will host the enormously popular Kids’ RC Driving Course, which has been redesigned with new obstacles that will make it more challenging than ever. Sunday afternoon will see the return of Leave it Better Than You Found It: A Clean-Up Scavenger Hunt that teaches Tread Lightly! principles through a fun scavenger hunt. In addition, classes such as AI Co-Pilot: How Kids Can Use AI for Outdoor Adventures, taught by Farid Kheloco, Road Schooling with Project Archaeology with Nicole Armstrong-Best, and Baja with a Baby with Kristen & Levi Palmer will be interspersed with all the other activities to be found at the Kids Adventure Area. Showcase DIY and Creator Vehicle Area This area showcases a diverse set of overlanding vehicles from a 2026 Nomad Euphoria XLQ to a 1967 Pontiac Firebird with an overlanding trailer and from a 1986 Toyota Mirage to a 2006 Sterling Marmon Herrington AWD Conversion, and just about everything you can imagine in between. You can wander around the many display vehicles all weekend, and their owners will be hosting vehicle tours for those who want a deeper dive and would like to talk to their owner/builders. Check the schedule for these unique vehicle tours. Exhibitor Area Demos In addition to all the classes programmed across our twelve educational areas, there will also be in-booth vendor demonstrations going on throughout the weekend. With far too many exhibitor demos to list here (there were more than fifty by last count), be sure to check out the event schedule for a full list of the many offerings throughout the vendor area. With so many educational options, you are sure to find a long list of classes to keep you occupied all weekend long. Check out the full schedule at the link below. Join us in Flagstaff, Arizona, at the Fort Tuthill County Park, May 15 – 17. BUY TICKETS View schedule View the full article

Jack Beckman took advantage of a competitor’s misfortune in Round 2 of the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals to advance to the Funny Car final round and then went on to earn himself and his John Force Racing HendrickCars.com Chevrolet SS Funny Car team the runner-up spot at zMAX Dragway near Charlotte. Beckman’s John Force Racing teammates Jordan Vandergriff (Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car) and Alexis DeJoria (Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car) were second-round finishers and Top Fuel teammate Josh Hart (HendrickCars.com Dragster) bowed out in the first round of the lone three-round, 4-wide competition on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule. The 2012 NHRA Funny Car World Champion spun the tires early and finished third in his second-round matchup with Matt Hagan, Vandergriff and Dave Richards but Richards’ car made contact with the retaining wall before crossing the finish line, forcing his disqualification and moving the HendrickCars.com team to the final round against Hagan, Ron Capps, and J.R. Todd. Beckman had his best reaction time of the event (0.058) and the Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car ran 3.917 seconds at 329.50 mph but it wasn’t enough to get around Capps’ 3.905-second run at 334.90 mph. The runner-up finish is the team’s best showing in the season’s first four races and advanced them from 10th to eighth in the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Funny Car point standings. “It was an eventful race day for John Force’s Funny Cars and it was really cool to get HendrickCars.com into our first final round of the year,” said Beckman. “We had a heck of a run: we had a great car, then we struggled. We found our car, then we struggled again but we were right where we needed to be in the final round. So, we’ll take a runner-up finish, we’ll take the points to go with that and we’ll move up in the standings some. That means when we unload five days from now, we know we have a car we can leave with the trophy there so we’re getting closer.” Vandergriff was the quickest in his round one quad, with the Cornwell Tools Chevrolet SS Funny Car running 3.874 seconds at 326.63 mph to advance to the second round. The 4-Wide Nationals #2Fast2Tasty Challenge winner lined up against Hagan, Beckman and Richards but smoked the tires almost immediately, slowing to a run of 9.698 seconds at 72.35 mph. The team maintained fifth place in the point standings. “That was definitely not what we were looking for there in the second round,” said Vandergriff. “It was maybe a little too much, a little too less, whatever it was. It’s a little disheartening when it shakes a little liked that. I checked all three lanes and was like, ’Okay, I might as well stay out of this one.’ But overall, it was a great weekend. Getting my first Mission Foods #2Fast2Tasty win in a quad that included J.R. Todd, Matt Hagan, and Ron Capps was really huge for this Cornwell Quality Tools team. We have some momentum and we’re going to carry it into South Georgia next weekend.” DeJoria was the second quickest in her round one quad, with the Bandero Chevrolet SS Funny Car running 3.962 seconds at 324.36 mph. In her round two matchup against Capps, Todd and Chad Green, she ran 3.980 seconds, but crossed the finish line at just 296.89 mph. The teamed moved up one spot, to sixth, in the point standings. “The Bandero Chevy ran a little slower than we than we wanted to in the second round,” said DeJoria. “It didn’t drop a cylinder, but it was pushing me down track and I was getting really close to the center line. Luckily, it was at the very end of the run. I was giving the wheel input and it was just not reacting so, right before I thought I was going to cross the center line, I lifted and luckily missed it. In the end, it wouldn’t have mattered because we ran a 3.98. We’re doing good and just need to touch up on some areas to get going a little quicker. The performance is consistent. We’re getting down the racetrack. Now we just need to get to the finish line a little quicker.” Hart was the low qualifier in his quad for the first round of eliminations, lining up against Tony Stewart, Billy Torrance and Tony Schumacher. The cars had performed their burnouts and were about to stage when a light rain at the top end forced NHRA to halt the proceedings. When racing resumed, the HendrickCars.com dragster ran 3.753 seconds at 333.16 mph, but it wasn’t enough against either Stewart’s, 3.727-second posting or Torrence’s 3.731-second run. Schumacher was unable to repair a mechanical issue that occurred as the cars were initially being shut off for the rain so he did not compete in the first round of eliminations. “There are a lot of emotions on the starting line without all the extra chaos in that first round,” said Hart. “We’re running four wide, then we’re running three wide, then we’re running four wide again. I’m usually a lot better at focusing on what I have to do and usually we have a really, really strong car in those conditions but this time the combination, or lack thereof, in that realm put us out. I’m very disappointed for everyone involved with the HendrickCars.com program this weekend but I know that the John Force Racing group will get everything going again. I’ll refocus over the next couple of days and be ready when we get to Georgia next week.” The fifth of 20 races of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series is the May 1-3 NHRA Southern Nationals at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Adel, Ga. The post Jack Beckman Finishes Runner-Up at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) has officially announced the acquisition of Empire Dragway, marking a major step in our continued growth and investment in premier racing facilities across the United States. Located in Leicester, New York, Empire Dragway has long been a staple in the Northeast racing community, known for its rich history, passionate fan base, and competitive racing environment. Under IHRA ownership, the facility will undergo strategic enhancements focused on racer experience, fan engagement, and long-term operational sustainability. “This is exactly the kind of facility we want to invest in,” said Darryl Cuttell, Owner of IHRA. “Empire Dragway has a strong foundation and a loyal racing community. Our goal is to build on that momentum. We will be bringing more opportunities for racers, bigger events for fans, and ensuring this track continues to thrive for years to come.” “Empire Dragway has meant so much to me and to this community over the years,” said Jerry Scaccia. “I’m proud of what we’ve built here, and I truly believe IHRA is the right group to take it to the next level. Their vision for the future of the sport and commitment to racers gives me full confidence that Empire is in great hands.” Already established as a stop on our national schedule, Empire Dragway will host the Outlaw Nitro Series and Small Tire BRATZ Series on July 23–25, 2026. Under IHRA ownership, that momentum will continue to build with expanded programming, enhanced amenities, and greater opportunities for racers and fans alike. Fans and racers can expect upgrades to infrastructure, enhanced safety measures, and a renewed focus on delivering a top-tier race day experience. We will work closely with local organizations, teams, and the racing community to ensure a seamless transition and continued success of the venue. This story was originally published on April 28, 2026. The post IHRA Acquires Empire Dragway, Expanding National Footprint in the Northeast first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

This past weekend NHRA Funny Car driver and team owner Buddy Hull took on a new challenge on the drag strip beyond wheeling his 12,000-horsepower Nitro Funny Car on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. On Saturday night the fan-favorite driver got behind the wheel of a nitrous-fed ’06 Ford Mustang at the Clash of the Titans race at Xtreme Raceway Park in Ferris, Texas. Hull made a few shakedown test passes and then jumped right into competition, winning two rounds of the unique event before rain ended racing action. “This was so much fun, and I am so appreciative to have the opportunity to race this Mustang,” said Hull, who was beaming with excitement following the round wins. “Any time you can hit the throttle and see a win light that is just fuel for my competitive nature. Nothing is like a Nitro Funny Car, but this nitrous-fed Mustang was a handful and so fun to drive. Also, all the other competitors were so cool and helpful. This is a whole new world, and I can’t want to do this again.”This was the second radial event for Hull, who competed in a radial race that was held in conjunction with the 2025 Stampede of Speed at the Texas Motorplex. Dave Vasser, owner of Nitrous Outlet, promoted this event and is a fellow Texan which also appealed to Hull. Hull raced the nitrous fed ’06 Ford Mustang that set the Ultra Street world record at the Battle of the Thrones event at Rockingham Dragway in April of 2024. While Hull didn’t set any world record times his performance on track was a solid effort. “I have to thank Dave Vasser from Nitrous Outlet for promoting this race,” said Hull. “I have only raced radial cars one other time and this was a really cool experience. The car was flawless and you can tell that JD Campbell and his team at Dynamic Racing Solutions know their stuff.” Hull, who has been racing professionally in Top Fuel and Funny Car since 2021, represented a host of sponsors that back him at the national level. The car sported the logos from Sam Pack, FS Performance, Gates Belts, Technocraft, Impact, Dynamic Racing Solutions, 360 Wraps, WS and Herricks & Campbell Racing, as well as Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull and Drag Race Bracket Bonanza. For more information about Buddy Hull’s racing schedule and appearances visit www.hullracing.com and for more information on this weekend’s race visit www.xtremeracewaypark.com. This story was originally published on April 28, 2026. The post Buddy Hull Thrills Behind the Wheel of World Record Mustang first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Formula 1 was on a small hiatus over the last few weeks, and it seems that Mercedes-AMG F1's Kimi Antonelli took the chance to go race dirt bikes at Valentino Rossi's off-road ranch. View the full article

If you have a Rex110 or a Sierra110 youth ATV in any color in your home, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission has declared them unsafe.View the full article

If you're thinking that this story sounds familiar, that means you've been paying attention since at least 2024, when it also did this.View the full article

Before anyone starts yelling that there are quicker cars that have been around the Nurburgring, remember that there are only two of them and both of those cars had electric assist as a power adder. This Ford GT Mk IV does not have electric assist and is a beast. No American OEM has been quicker, and this record is the 3rd quickest of all time on the track. Pretty impressive. Video Description: The Ford GT Mk IV sets the fastest time ever run at the Nürburgring by an American OEM, and third fastest time overall. The time of six minutes, 15.977 seconds makes this the fastest car that is exclusively powered by an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) around the Nürburgring Nordschleife. Ride on board with Frédéric Vervisch in the Ford GT Mk IV for the historic moment at the Green Hell. Disclaimer: Professional driver with special safety equipment. Closed course. Do not attempt. Ford GT Mk IV shown. This is a track-only vehicle and is not street legal. It is not intended for use on public roads or highways. Very limited availability. Inquiry does not guarantee the ability to purchase. The post Check Out The Record Breaking Ford GT Mk IV Lap Around Nürburgring! 6:15 Is The Quickest Internal Combustion Vehicle Ever On Track! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The 2026 Voge R125S gets traction control, a built-in camera, and modern tech you normally find on bigger, more expensive bikes. View the full article

I’ve been fortunate enough to be at a couple of parties in the condos outside turn 2 at Texas Motor Speedway and can tell you that they are pretty cool. I went to a party in one of them where the guy who owned it also owned Danny Sullivan’s Spin and Win Indy Car and had it on display inside the condo. It was cool as hell. But it is kind of rare to see these things come up for sale in recent years, so if you always dreamed of having one of these, now is your chance. There are a bunch of amenities that come with it, but I’m sure there must be some kind of association fees that go with all that as well. It does include NASCAR race tickets as well. The info from the ad is below, but use the link if you want to contact the seller for more details. The asking price is $450,000 and according to the ad that is below market. Someone I know needs to buy this and move in so I can come visit. Ad Information: CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE ORIGINAL AD ON MARKETPLACE Apartment 2 beds · 2 baths 1744 square feet Central AC Central heating In-unit laundry Garage parking Condo #909 FOR SALE only! Priced BELOW value! Motivated seller! Experience race weekend like never before from your 9th-floor luxury condo overlooking Turn 2 at Texas MotorSpeedway. This fully upgraded 2-bed, 2-bath residence was designed for both comfort and unforgettable entertaining.Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase sweeping track views, complete with electric shades. Inside, 14 stadium-style seatsline the window, giving you a private, climate-controlled viewing experience unlike anything else at the speedway. The open-concept living area features two oversized bartops perfect for hosting, along with a built-in wine fridge and beverage fridge to keep refreshments flowing all race weekend long. Ownership includes 8 tickets to every race,making this the ultimate motorsports retreat. Just in time for the major NASCAR race weekend in May! Community amenities elevate the lifestyle even further with access to a resort-style Texas-shaped pool, clubhouse, fitness center,tennis court, pickleball court, and basketball court. LIVE ABOVE THE ACTION. ENTERTAIN IN STYLE. OWN THE ROAR…Prefer it turnkey? Furnishings are negotiable. The post Buy Your Dream Apartment Condo At Texas Motor Speedway! 2 Bed, 2 Bath, 9th Floor Outside Turn 2 At TMS! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Of course Red Bull was involved, because why wouldn't it be? But also, ROOFTOP RACE TRACK, specifically at the Fiat Lingotto factory in Milan.View the full article

A select group of riders will have the chance to own a Segway Xaber 300 before it’s available to the public. Here’s how you could be one of them.View the full article

Facing stiff competition from local giants, Honda exited South Korea’s car market while keeping its motorcycle business. View the full article

I’m not a die hard Formula 1 fan that follows all the racers and points and such. But I appreciate the cars and the racing and all the technology that is present in that world nowadays. With that said, seeing the Monaco Historic Grand Prix video has me wanting to go to Monaco for that race more than the current F1 race. Check out these awesome historic race cars as they navigate the streets of Monaco. It’s like traveling back in time, to some of the sexiest open wheel cars on the planet. And they are all on site, racing around this historic and fun street course like we’ve only seen in old film. Check it out and let us know which one of these is your favorite machine on the track this weekend! The post Proper Vintage F1 Racing in Monaco: The 2026 Monaco Historic Grand Prix Did Not Disappoint! Awesome Racing Action! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Nitro Funny Car clutch tuning is super complex. In this episode of Tech Inspection we learn about clutch tuning from Tim Fabrisi.View the full article

Here we go again! We’ve got GT World Challenge Racing going on live right here, and we dig road racing and who doesn’t love the World Challenge series? This weekends racing is coming to you live from GT World Challenge America at Circuit of the Americas in Austin Texas, where the action was hot and heavy this past weekend! The post LIVE REPLAY: Circuit of the Americas GT World Challenge America powered by AWS 2026 appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article