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Team Kalitta wants to continue its dominant run in the nitro ranks at the New England Nationals. Here's what the teams have to say. View the full article

Aprilia Racing just signed a sponsorship deal with Monster Energy. For the remainder of 2026, Monster will be a main sponsor before becoming the title sponsor in 2027.View the full article

On a random Tuesday in June, Kawasaki unveiled its first new two-stroke motorcycle in more than twenty years. And the crowd went wild. View the full article

Hero MotoCorps upcoming ethanol motorcycle could solve problems EVs still can’t fix in huge parts of the developing world. View the full article

The Trump White House has issued both an executive order on off-roading, as well as rescinding a prior executive order, to "remove unnecessary and counterproductive restrictions on access to federal lands." It's a land sell-off in disguise.View the full article

Regular Car Reviews examines the origins and cultural significance of the café racer, tracing its journey from post-war Britain to its resurgence in modern American motorcycle culture. Using a customized 1991 Honda CB750 Nighthawk as the centerpiece, the review explores how a practical, reliable motorcycle can be transformed into a machine that prioritizes style, engagement, and individuality. Origins of the British Café Racer Movement The roots of café racer culture can be traced back to Britain in the years following […] The post Café Racer Culture Explained Through the Legendary Honda CB750 appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

You don't see many AMC products in Super Stock. A.H. Adkins' AMX Super Stocker is a real beast and lays down eight-second passes.View the full article

Five-time Australian Superbike Champion Josh Waters has earned a rare invitation to Ducati’s Race of Champions at World Ducati Week, joining the brand’s current MotoGP and WorldSBK stars on the grid at Misano. The post Josh Waters earns Misano Ducati Race of Champions call-up at WDW appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Michael Dunlop extended his Supersport TT dominance with victory in Race 1, taking TT win number 34 ahead of Dean Harrison and Peter Hickman, while Australian Josh Brookes fought back to fifth. The post Michael Dunlop takes TT win 34 with Supersport masterclass appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Kawasaki has confirmed the fuel-injected KX327 and KX327X two-strokes, with Team Green returning to the big-bore smoker game via a 327 cc engine and KX450-derived chassis. The post Kawasaki KX327 and KX327X | Everything we know about Team Green’s new two-strokes appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Orlando Speed World Dragway is putting more than $300,000 on the line for the world’s fastest sport compact cars. The Central Florida facility announced the OSW Import Championship Series presented by GRS-Motorsports this week, a four-race championship chase spanning September 2026 through February 2027. The headline act is the FuelTech Xtreme Class – the quickest, fastest level of import drag racing anywhere on the planet, where the elite of the discipline run in the mid-5-second zone at speeds north of 260 mph. The schedule: Round 1 – New Season Compact Nationals, September 12-13, 2026 Round 2 – World Sport Compact Challenge, October 21-25, 2026 Round 3 – Winter Sport Compact Nationals, December 4-6, 2026 Round 4 – New Sport Compact Finals, February 5-6, 2027 FuelTech takes the title sponsor slot, a logical fit for a series built around engine management at the absolute limits of the sport. GRS-Motorsports, the dominant global voice in import drag racing media, serves as presenting sponsor and will handle worldwide coverage of the chase. “We are setting the ultimate stage for import drag racing,” said OSW owner Ozzy Moya. “With over $300,000 on the line and the fastest import cars on the planet running 260+ mph on our property, this is where legends will be made. Get all your cars ready because we are going to make history.” The $300K purse positions the OSW Import Championship Series as one of the richest standalone import programs in the country, and the four-round structure gives the class something it has historically lacked – a season-long, points-based championship narrative instead of one-off race weekends. Registration, full per-event payout breakdowns, and spectator ticketing will roll out in the coming weeks through Orlando Speed World and GRS-Motorsports’ official channels. The green flag drops on Round 1 weekend, September 12-13, 2026. The post Orlando Speed World Launches $300k Import Series With FuelTech Xtreme Class as Centerpiece first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Shawn Langdon and Doug Kalitta are smashing the Top Fuel class this season. Here's a look at just how dominant they've been in 2026.View the full article

Maddi Gordon continued to gain experience at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals, where she lost a close opening-round race Sunday morning at Maryland International Raceway. The NHRA Rookie of the Year contender made a string of consistent passes across qualifying and eliminations, giving her confidence in her Rob Flynn and Troy Fasching-tuned Carlyle Tools Top Fuel dragster as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicked off a stretch of three consecutive races. Gordon held on to her No. 6 position in the Top Fuel points standings. In the opening qualifying session, Gordon powered to a 3.840-second pass at 330.39 mph to streak to the provisional No. 2 spot, earning two championship bonus points in the process. She improved to a 3.805 E.T. at 332.34 mph in the second session to sit fifth going into Saturday. A consistent 3.808-second pass followed in the third session on Saturday. That performance came with another bonus point, as it was the third-quickest pass of the session. Gordon’s only instance of tire smoke all weekend struck in the final qualifying session, and she ended up No. 6 on the final qualifying order. Gordon rolled into Sunday eliminations facing No. 11 qualifier Will Smith. The two drivers ran nearly identical passes, with Gordon matching her qualifying performance with a 3.805 E.T. at 330.07 mph, but Smith moved first and won with a 3.802 E.T. “Qualifying went really well, and I really felt confident going into race day today,” Gordon said. “We’re making runs up and down the racetrack in our Carlyle Tools dragster, getting me more experience in the car. We were trying to run a mid-3.70. I technically didn’t lose on a holeshot, but it feels like I did because I just didn’t have a good light. I missed the tree and I’m pretty bummed about that, but we win and we lose as a team. Like Chuck (Grospitch), our car chief said, the windshield is a lot bigger than the rearview mirror for a reason, so we’ll just look forward and do better at the next one.” Before she moves on to the next stop on the NHRA Mission Foods Series schedule, Gordon will head to the High Performance Expo (HPX) in Charlotte, where she’ll appear as a featured speaker. Gordon’s rookie season will then continue at the NHRA New England Nationals, June 5-7, at New England Dragway in Epping, N.H. The post Maddi Gordon Shows Consistency at Inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Richard ‘Mule’ Pollock has been in the business a long time, and if you’re a Bike EXIF regular, you’ve undoubtedly seen his work. Richard started out the way we all do, modifying his own bikes at home, but 1994 marked the start of his professional bike-building career when a friend asked him to modi... View the full article

Angelle Sampey continued to build momentum in her Top Alcohol Dragster career at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, overcoming a challenging start to qualifying before narrowly missing a first-round victory at Maryland International Dragway. Driving the Hangsterfer’s/FVP A/Fuel Dragster for Michalek Brothers Racing, Sampey and her team faced a challenging start to qualifying. In the opening session, Sampey encountered tire smoke immediately off the starting line and was forced to shut the car off early, resulting in a 9.140-second pass at 35.22 mph. The team rebounded during the second qualifying session despite dropping a cylinder right at the hit. Sampey stayed with the run and posted a 5.543-second pass at 265.01 mph, moving into the No. 5 position. Sampey continued to improve during the final qualifying session, clocking a 5.353-second run at 273.05 mph. The effort locked the Hangsterfer’s/FVP A/Fuel Dragster into the No. 8 qualifying position and set up a first-round matchup with Gary Pritchett. In eliminations, Sampey was first off the starting line, gaining the advantage with a .050 reaction time to Pritchett’s .075. However, Pritchett’s dragster made up the difference by the 330-foot mark and never relinquished the lead. Pritchett crossed the finish line with a 5.270-second pass at 271.95 mph while Sampey was right behind with a 5.293 at 271.90 mph. “This track was unbelievable. It was just a fantastic weekend,” Sampey said. “I really enjoyed myself and the fans. But as far as my racing goes this weekend, we didnt do what we wanted. We struggled a bit with qualifying and we were down on the ladder. Then first round, we came up short. I had my worst light of the weekend in the first round. “We’re growing a lot. The main thing is that we can go to a race and qualify number one, number two, or number three. We can run with the best of them. We just have to work on our packaging to be more consistent. I was disappointed for my Michalek Brothers Racing team because I know how bad they want to win just as much as I do, and they work so hard. “We’re close to Hangsterfer’s home, so I was hoping we could do well for them. But we are learning. Just like the saying goes, sometimes you win, and sometimes you learn. We just continue to learn, and I know my Hangsterfer’s A/Fuel Dragster is just on the cusp of a win.” Sampey will return to competition June 25-28 at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRANationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio. The post Strong Run Ends in Narrow First-Round Defeat for Angelle Sampey first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series made its first appearance at Maryland International Raceway over the weekend, bringing Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle to one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most established drag racing venues for the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. DI contributing photographer Larry Brown was on the grounds throughout the weekend, capturing the full scope of the event — from nitro cars and Pro Stock machines on track to staging-lane prep, sportsman action, and track owner Royce Miller taking in the moment with the fans. The event also featured a strong NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series lineup, including Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Comp Eliminator, and Right Trailers Top Sportsman, adding to a historic weekend at MIR. Find results, commentary, and more in our NHRA Potomac Nationals Event Hub. This story was originally published on June 2, 2026. The post PHOTO GALLERY: Inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals at MIR first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Fresh off their second runner-up appearance through the first six events, Alexis DeJoria and the Bandero Café Funny Car team continued to run with the top of the class when the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series made its debut appearance at Maryland International Raceway for the NHRA Potomac Nationals. Aboard her 12,000-horsepower Chevrolet SS, DeJoria was solid throughout qualifying at the inaugural event, picking up five bonus points en route to securing a qualifying position in the top half of the field. A tough first-round match against Ron Capps awaited in the opening round of eliminations, and although DeJoria made another consistent pass, it wasn’t enough to outpace the points leader, ending her day earlier than she had hoped. The Bandero Café team’s first-ever run down the MIR track was a stout 4.025-second pass at 318.32 mph, placing DeJoria in the provisional No. 2 spot after Friday’s first round of qualifying. Traction issues followed in the second and third qualifying sessions, but crew chiefs Mike Neff and Jonnie Lindberg turned up the wick in the final qualifier, tuning DeJoria to a session-best 3.997 E.T. at 326.16 mph, which held up to be the only three-second run of the round. For their efforts, they were rewarded with three bonus points, bringing DeJoria’s total for the weekend to five overall, and placing her seventh on the Funny Car ladder to secure the advantage of lane choice over Capps. The veteran drivers lined up Sunday morning and although DeJoria gave it a good run, clocking a 4.009 E.T., the race was all Capps, who held the lead from start to finish. While DeJoria had hoped to continue to add to her 10 season round wins, she has nothing but confidence in her John Force Racing team and is eager to get right back into her Bandero Café Chevrolet SS next weekend for some redemption. “I’m extremely proud of the Bandero nitro Funny Car team, and beyond blessed,” DeJoria said. “It’s a dream come true to be able to race for John Force. He comes up to me when I’m in the waterbox and he points at me, and I tap my heart and point back at him. There’s no better feeling than knowing you have the support of the best Funny Car driver in the sport, and that right there gives me so much confidence. I love these JFR cars. I’ve never driven a better car; they drive so well, and my team, and Mike Neff and Jonnie (Lindberg), have such a great handle on it. “Racing here at MIR was a brand-new experience for all of us. I love it here; it’s beautiful. We made some good runs and we’re continuing to progress. We’re consistent, and now we’re focusing on just getting a little bit faster. We got five bonus points, which is especially helpful since we didn’t get past first round today. Ron Capps has been a thorn in my side and one of these days, we’re going to give it back to him. We’ve got Epping and Bristol coming up these next two weeks, and I love when we go from one race into the next. After going out first round today, I want to get right back in that race car.” DeJoria and the Bandero Café Chevrolet SS Funny Car team will leave Maryland International Raceway ranked sixth in the Funny Car standings. Up next for the Mission Foods Series is the NHRA New England Nationals near Epping, N.H., June 5-7. The post Alexis DeJoria Continues Consistent 2026 Campaign With Strong Qualifying Performance at NHRA Potomac Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Racing in a Nitro Funny Car for the first time on the NHRA tour this season, “Nitro” Joe Morrison and the Herzhauser Funny Car acquitted themselves with a solid outing at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals. The veteran driver drove the Herzhauser Funny Car to the No. 16 qualifier position. The team came into Maryland International Raceway with a plan to make limited runs based on car count as well as the performance of the rest of the Funny Cars in the class. Their solo run on Saturday morning locked them into the 16-car qualified field for the race on Sunday. “We’re here without any major sponsorship and we had to race really smart,” said Morrison. “There were 16 cars, so we did one qualifying pass. We smoked the tires. Jimbo knew what he had to do to make sure we would go A to B and keep Beckman honest. We knew we didn’t need to make all four runs to get into the show. This was my third race in the Herzhauser Funny Car this season and I am very comfortable in the racecar. The run on Saturday gave us data we were able to use for race day against No. 1 qualifier Jack Beckman.” In the first round Morrison pulled up beside Beckman, who is racing for the powerhouse John Force Racing operation. It was a classic David vs. Goliath scenario but for Morrison and the Herzhauser team they were up to the task. Morrison had a solid reaction time advantage off the starting line but by the 330-foot marker Beckman had driven around the Flemington, New Jersey resident. At the finish line it was Beckman making the second quickest pass of the entire weekend, getting the win over Morrison’s improved 5.207 second run. “I’ve known Jack for a long time and I have a tremendous amount of respect for him,” said Morrison. “I love the fact that he’s a historian of the sport but he’s also a very intelligent, damn good driver. I knew I had to have my stuff together, so I rolled it in a little bit. I had to get every advantage I could. It was trucking on down the track. We’re coming up on the eighth mile and our car is running fine. He was three car lengths ahead of me, so there was no reason to push it. I knew there was no way I was going to beat him, so I shut it off early. It was time to lift and save the parts for the future.” Morrison kicked off his race weekend with an appearance at the FanFest hosted by the St. Mary’s County Department of Economic Development on Thursday night. The event which featured almost two dozen NHRA professional drivers, live music and a car show at The Barns at New Market in Mechanicsville, Md., was a chance for Morrison to meet new fans and get the community excited about the inaugural Potomac Nationals.“The Fanfest on Thursday night was a blast,” said Morrison. “Any chance you get to spend time with fans before the race is a huge plus. I saw a lot of people on Thursday night come by our pits this weekend to wish us luck. This has been an amazing event. We were sold out on Saturday and I think today was another huge event.” Morrison is looking at his future plans to see when he can return to the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. The veteran driver is balancing his Right2Breathe project obligations with racing opportunities in a variety of professional racing series. “I would call this a good weekend,” said Morrison. “We were smart about what we did, qualifying wise, and for Jimbo to only have one shot at it, smoke the tires, turn around, and give me a car that’ll go A to B. I can’t complain. We have a good bunch of guys at Herzhauser Racing and I’m honored to be a part of it. It’s a whole lot of fun.” The post NHRA Potomac Nationals Debut for Morrison Shows Promise for Future first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde continued his strong sophomore campaign in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series this weekend, advancing to the Funny Car quarterfinals at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS at Maryland International Raceway. Driving the Head Contractors and Engineers Funny Car for veteran crew chief Jim Head, Hyde qualified third in a highly competitive 16-car field at the seventh event of the 2026 season. The Canadian standout secured his position with a strong 3.953-second pass at 323.58 mph during Friday evening’s second qualifying session, the second-quickest run of the session. The effort also earned Hyde two valuable NHRA bonus points.“We made some progress this weekend for sure,” said Hyde. “This was a new track for everyone, so we were all figuring out the lanes. We got good data during qualifying and felt good going into race day.” The inaugural event proved to be a hit with race fans, including a sold-out crowd on Saturday, as competitors adapted to racing at the new national event facility. On race day, Hyde squared off against fellow first-time Funny Car winner-hopeful Daniel Wilkerson in the opening round. Hyde delivered a solid performance behind the wheel, posting a 4.171-second pass at 277.89 mph to advance to the quarterfinals. “In the first round with Daniel Wilkerson we made a good run,” said Hyde. “Getting first round wins are always positive for every team. We were in the left lane and had the best data and results for that lane.” The quarterfinal matchup pitted Hyde against two-time and reigning Funny Car world champion Austin Prock. The pair left the starting line with nearly identical reaction times and raced side-by-side through the early part of the run before Hyde’s machine lost traction down track. Despite a quick pedal attempt, Prock pulled away to secure the victory and eventually went on to win the race. “In the second round we got moved over to the right lane against Austin and we just smoked the tires down track,” said Hyde. “We left together off the starting line and we were side by side for a while. I tried to pedal it but I could see him out in front and I knew I couldn’t catch him.” Prock’s event win continued an interesting trend for Hyde in 2026, as every driver who has eliminated him this season has gone on to either win the event or finish runner-up. Beyond the on-track action, Hyde was impressed by the enthusiasm shown by fans throughout the weekend at Maryland International Raceway. “One thing I loved about this race weekend was how great the fans turned out every day,” said Hyde. “There were also a ton of young fans and young families here. I think this will be a really successful and popular race for us for years to come. I think Royce Miller, the track owner, has done a great job with this event.” With the first of three consecutive race weekends now complete, Hyde and the Jim Head-led team will look to build momentum as the NHRA tour heads to New England Dragway for next weekend’s New England Nationals in Epping, New Hampshire. The event carries special significance for Hyde, who reached the first Funny Car final round of his career there one year ago. As the team continues to find its rhythm during the busy stretch of the season, Hyde hopes to take the next step and race for his first Funny Car victory. Hyde currently receives support from Hyde Construction, OUTLAW Light Beer and the Caine Group. Hyde and the Head Contractors and Engineers Funny Car will be back in competition next week at the NHRA New England Nationals presented by bproauto on June 5-7 at New England Dragway. There will be two qualifying sessions on Friday, June 5 and two qualifying sessions on Saturday, June 6. For tickets or more information on the New England Nationals visit www.nhra.com. The post Spencer Hyde Advances to Quarterfinals at Inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

This all-new performance division for Indian Motorcycle, called ARO, provides performance parts, accessories, and “future technologies.”View the full article

The name Maria Costello MBE is well-known amongst road and sidecar racing aficionados. After last week's bad quali crash, there's now an update and a GoFundMe.View the full article

Honda has paid tribute to John McGuinness with a one-off livery for the 30th anniversary of his first IOM TT ride, back in 1996. View the full article

Wisconsin recently passed new regulations on side-by-side operation, in that users will be required to wear a seatbelt. If found to not be using one, owners will get a ticket and face fines. View the full article

Whether you want to go on an epic adventure riding and fly fishing adventure in the Colorado Rockies, or hone your offroad skills, Aprilia's got you.View the full article

The Blacksheep One turns exotic axial-flux EV tech and billet aluminum into rolling mechanical art. But is it really worth $40K?View the full article