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MotoAmerica’s Road Atlanta round produced a packed weekend of Superbike, Supersport and Royal Enfield Build.Train.Race. action, with Bobby Fong, Mathew Scholtz, Josh Herrin, Darryn Binder and Brianna Cutler among the key names across the six race reports The post MotoAmerica Road Atlanta Results | Superbike and Supersport round ups appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Hayden Gillim emerged from Road Atlanta with a perfect King of the Baggers weekend, edging Troy Herfoss in race one before backing it up with a more commanding race two victory over Rocco Landers to grab the championship lead. The post Hayden Gillim Sweeps Road Atlanta King of the Baggers – Indian dominates appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

FIM EWC 2026 Round One – 24 Heures Motos 4.185 km Bugatti Circuit, Le Mans YART opens title defence with Le Mans win YART Yamaha Official EWC Team has won the opening round of the 2026 FIM Endurance World Championship, taking victory in the 49th edition of the 24 Heures Motos at Le Mans after […] The post YART opens 2026 EWC title defence with Le Mans 24 Heures Motos win appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

WorldSBK 2026 Round Three – Assen – Sunday Sunday at TT Circuit Assen began with the 10-lap WorldSBK Superpole Race and ended with Ducati in even firmer control than it had shown on Saturday. Bulega’s weekend maximum pushed his title lead out again, and for the first time ever, a single manufacturer swept the podium […] The post Bulega completes Assen clean sweep as Oettl, Fleerackers and Neila also strike appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

he 2026 FIM Hard Enduro World Championship opened at 24MX Alestrem with Manuel Lettenbichler taking victory in France, while Billy Bolt left round one leading the standings after closing strongly before the rain-hit main race was shortened by one lap. The post Lettenbichler wins Alestrem Hard Enduro as Bolt leaves France leading HEWC appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Jake Cannon delivered the Australian headline at the MXGP of Trentino, claiming his first EMX250 overall victory at Pietramurata with a pair of second-place finishes. While Cannon stood on the top step in Europe, Jeffrey Herlings took MXGP honours, Sacha Coenen swept MX2 and Moritz Ernecker completed a perfect EMX125 weekend. The post Jake Cannon breaks through in Trentino as Herlings, Coenen and Ernecker win at Pietramurata appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Here is your livestream from the 2026 Santa Pod Springspeed Nationals! If you want to enjoy two days of great drag racing from England, then this is the livestream for you today. This is a National Drag Racing Championship event, with a huge variety of race cars and bikes that will keep the track action packed all day long. Watch and enjoy. The post Santa Pod’s Springspeed Nationals 2026 LIVESTREAM: Sunday Racing Action #livedragracing appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

We’ve got live drag racing coming to you from Division 7! It’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing at it’s finest and every pair that goes down the race track is right here live. If you like Sportsman Drag Racing, where wheels-up action is the norm, then this is the racing for you. We’re talking Stock, Super Stock, Comp, Alcohol classes, and more right here from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Check it out and let us know what you think! Video Description: Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Division 7 From Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday on YouTube. https://www.nhra.com/schedule/2026 The post FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Division 7 Regional From The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Sunday appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

If you missed the awesome on the road engine build and swap in Finnegan’s Limo Squarebody truck, then you missed a lot and are going to want to use the link below. They literally built a brand new engine in the back seat of the truck and then made a stop and swapped it into the truck to replace the worn out big block that was under the hood. So here is the dyno session with the truck to show just how much power this beast makes. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED THE ON THE ROAD ENGINE BUILD Video Description: Episode 395 of Finnegan’s Garage picks up where we left off; we finished building a 489ci Big Block Chevy With James Bostic and now it’s time to get it out of the Limo and install it! During a recent cross-country road trip, David Freiburger, Matt Ringer, James Bostick and I assembled a complete Big Block Chevrolet V8 engine while riding inside of my six-door Chevy Squarebody limosine pickup. The build happened as we drove from Bostick Racing Engines in Yuma, Arizona to Ten 10ths Motorsports in Albuquerque, New Mexico. If you want to see even more of the road trip then check out Freiburger’s channel @TheDavidFreiburger The new engine began with a fully machined Chevrolet Mark IV cast iron cylinder block, which we filled with a complete forged rotating assembly from Scat Enterprises. The 4.25-inch steel stroker crankshaft connected h-beam rods to forged Racetech pistons. If you’d like more info on the Scat crankshaft and connecting rods that we used in this build then go here: https://www.scatcrankshafts.com If you’d like to learn more about Ractech pistons then go here: https://www.racetecpistons.com The shortblock was topped with a pair of CNC-ported oval port 265cc aluminum cylinder heads from Airflow Research. These cost effective high-performance cylinder heads feature CNC’d intake and exhaust ports and valve springs ready for a hydraulic roller camshaft. Topping off the engine is an AFR Magnum oval port dual plane aluminum intake manifold, which not only saves weight but offers better airflow than the old cast-iron manifold found on our stock 454. If you’d like more information on AFR parts then go here: https://www.airflowresearch.com Feeding the 489ci beast is a Holley 3310 four-barrel vacuum secondary carburetor, which worked nearly flawlessly right out of the box with zero jetting changes. Go here for more info on that carb: https://www.holley.com/products/fuel_… Providing the spark is an Accel Performance HEI distributor and MSD Super Conductor 8mm spark plug wires designed and assembled specifically for 454 truck engines. For more info on the distributor go here: https://www.holley.com/products/ignit… For more info on the spark plug wires go here: https://www.holley.com/products/ignit… We topped off the engine with a pair of finned aluminum valve covers from Mickey Thompson and a chrome air cleaner from Mr. Gasket. Go here for more information on those items: https://www.holley.com/products/engin… 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! If you’d like to see more behind the scenes content then you can also follow us via social media in the following places: Instagram @finnegan999 Facebook If you’d like to suppor the channel then please consider purchasing some of our apparel here: https://www.fsmgarage.com thanks! -Finnegan The post Freiburger and Finnegan Limo Truck Dyno Shootout! How Much Power Did It Make? appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The Long Beach Grand Prix is one of the coolest street circuit race courses in the world and ranks right up there with Monaco when it comes to racing right along the water. I’ve been several times, both to cover it with video and photos but also to hang out as a spectator. There is a lot going on during the Long Beach Grand Prix, and it’s a big deal for Southern California which is saying something when you consider all the things that go on each and every week there. The video below contains highlights from the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship racing this weekend. Check out the fun racing action highlights below and let us know what you think. Video Description: Extended highlights from the IMSA Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The post 2026 IMSA Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach | Highlights | WeatherTech SportsCar Championship appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The 83rd running of the Goodwood Member’s Meet is on this weekend, and that also means the Bonham Cars auction is on as well! You can watch all the auction action LIVE right here. If you want to watch the racing LIVE, use the link below to check that out too! It’s time for the 83rd Members Meet at Goodwood and thanks to the wonders of modern technology you get to watch is all LIVE right here for FREE! The Goodwood folks have really changed the world of motorsport over the years, with multiple events each year that really showcase the cars, the people, and the history behind motorsport in England and the world. The Member’s Meet is one of those events, and one that has been going on for more than 80 years now. This is Member’s Meet #83! CLICK HERE TO WATCH ALL THE MEMBER’S MEET RACING LIVE The post 2026 Bonhams Cars Goodwood Members’ Meeting Auction Live Stream. High End Cars, Race Machines, And More! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

This is the birthday suit parts bin bike we don’t just want, but we need…as we found out in our first hands-on review of the 2026 Honda CB1000 Hornet SP.View the full article

Stark Future reports 212% YoY growth and EBITDA profitability as demand for its Varg electric motorcycle surges globally. View the full article

2026 AMA Supercross Championship Round 14 – Cleveland 450 Ken Roczen left Cleveland with the biggest prize of Round 14, turning consistency across the three-race Triple Crown into the 450SX overall at Huntington Bank Field as Monster Energy AMA Supercross returned to the city for the first time since 1995. Roczen’s 2-2-1 scorecard in changing […] The post Roczen closes to one point with Cleveland Triple Crown victory appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

In a final-round battle between the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series’ Tommy Franklin and the Mid-West Drag Racing Series’ Keith Haney, Franklin came out on top to earn the Summit Racing Equipment PDRA East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech event win in Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous presented by Jerry Bickel Race Cars. Haney grabbed a sizable holeshot advantage but ran into mechanical issues while Franklin raced to a 3.676-second pass at 206.64 mph Saturday night at Darana Motorsports Park – Benson, NC. Franklin was joined in the winner’s circle by pro class winners Jason Harris in WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive, Blake Denton in Liberty’s Gears Pro Street presented by KTR Drag Racing, J.C. Beattie Jr. in PDRA Pro 632 presented by Mark Williams Enterprises, and Austin Vincent in 1320 Fabrication Super Street presented by Brian’s Heating & Cooling. The PDRA’s sportsman classes saw a father-son double-up, as Scott Duggins won in MagnaFuel Elite Top Sportsman presented by PAR Racing Engines and son Josh Duggins was victorious in Greenbrier Excavating & Paving Elite Top Dragster presented by American Race Cars. Seth Garrison (MagnaFuel Top Sportsman 32) and Stacy Hall (ATI Performance Products Top Dragster 48 presented by TBM Brakes) also picked up event wins. Carson Brown earned the win in Edelbrock Bracket Bash presented by Philadelphia Racing Products in his ’22 M&M dragster when final-round opponent Kristen Byrd went red by .004 seconds in her ’17 Race Tech dragster. In the Jr. Dragster divisions, the winners were Katelyn Page in Pro Jr. Dragster and Kole Paone in Classic Graphix Top Jr. Dragster. The Pro Jr. Dragster final round was over on the starting line when CJ Jenkins clicked it .006 red, allowing Page to win in her ’23 Mike Bos dragster with a 7.885 on the 7.90 index. Paone and final-round opponent Lukas Alexander had nearly identical reaction times in their Halfscale dragsters, but Alexander broke out with a 12.029 on a 12.14 dial-in. Paone broke out as well, but only by .008 seconds with an 8.892 on an 8.90 dial-in. PRO NITROUS One of the largest Pro Nitrous fields in recent history came down to a unique final round pitting three-time PDRA Pro Nitrous world champion and series co-owner Tommy Franklin against Keith Haney, who’s the owner of the Mid-West Drag Racing Series as well as a multi-time champion in that series. When the tree dropped, it appeared to be Haney’s race as he left first with a .007 reaction time, but a flash of fire out of his hood scoop signaled the end of his day while Franklin drove past with a 3.676 at 206.64 in his Musi-powered “Jungle Rat 3.0” ’69 Camaro. Haney recorded a 3.966 at 148.01 in the runner-up effort. “First off, happy birthday to Pat Musi. He’s a great friend, great engine builder, great guy, period,” said Franklin, who also credited Mark Beatty from Red Line Oil, class sponsors Switzer Dynamics and Jerry Bickel Race Cars, and all the team’s supporters. “My team’s awesome. It’s a busy pit in our pits. There’s a lot of cars over there, but everybody, when we’ve got to do work on anything, they all jump in there. These wins are all big, and we love them all. We struggled a little bit in the heat, but hey, the team overcame. Jeff Pierce is a badass tuner and got this thing back turned around, and we were excellent in the heat today.” Franklin qualified No. 4 and started race day with a 3.714 at 205.10 to get the first-round win over Chris Rini and his 3.774. He lined up against 2015 world champion “Tricky” Rickie Smith in the second round, with a consistent 3.711 at 205.29 taking out Smith’s 3.750. When the sun went down and conditions cooled off, Franklin dipped into the 3.60s with his 3.669 at 205.60 to knock out past Elite Top Sportsman world champion Tim Molnar and his 3.707 in the semifinals. Out of the No. 6 slot, Haney in his Musi-powered “Black Widow” ’26 Corvette left first against Billy “The Kid” Albert and won with a 3.714 at 206.35 to Albert’s 3.747. He then lined up against another Brandon Switzer-tuned driver, Darlington winner “Mountain Man” Mike Achenbach, in the second round. Achenbach went red by .011, while Haney rolled to a 3.755 at 195.19. A timing system malfunction with the Christmas tree plagued the semifinal pairing between Haney and past Elite Top Sportsman world champion Buddy Perkinson. The issue caused Perkinson to leave the line late, but when he lost with a 3.691 at 204.79 to Haney’s 3.664 at 206.48, he declined the opportunity to rerun the race. Haney advanced to the final round with lane choice by five thousandths of a second. PRO BOOST Two-time Pro Boost world champion Jason Harris overcame a significant weight penalty on the centrifugal supercharger combination after the season-opening Carolina Nationals to win in front of his home crowd at Darana Motorsports Park, formerly known as GALOT Motorsports Park. Driving the Harts Charger-boosted Southern Diamond Company “Party Time” ’69 Camaro, Harris moved first in the final round ahead of No. 1 qualifier Melanie Salemi and held the lead despite a dropped cylinder, winning with a 3.643 at 200.47. Salemi also ran into issues and slowed to a 3.723 at 168.53. “I’ve raced here a lot. I really haven’t won a lot here, but it’s special when you can win at home and you’ve got all your fans – I mean I have tons of fans here – and we’re selling t-shirts and everything we can,” said Harris, who thanked Southern Diamond Company, Harts Charger, Pro Line Racing, TKM Performance, Hoosier Tire, and LAT Oil. “It’s amazing to win when you have the support that we have in the sport. It’s just amazing to do what we’ve done. I think this is my 19th PDRA victory. I’ve won some championships over here. My heart’s over here, but right now, I’m just so happy to be in the winner’s circle, and finally not screw up.” Harris qualified second and raced to a 3.637 at 210.37 over Joel Wensley Sr., who slowed to a 6.068, in the first round. He then won a side-by-side race over two-time and reigning Pro Street world champion Ethan Steding, with Harris posting a 3.639 at 209.62 to Steding’s 3.647. The notoriously quick-leaving Harris left on his opponents in the first two rounds, but he saved his best reaction time – a .004 – for the semifinals against Darlington winner Johnny Camp. He paired that with a 3.612 at 209.20 to defeat Camp and his 3.627 at 208.88. As the No. 1 qualifier in her screw-blown Al-Lee Installations “Purple Reign” ’68 Firebird, Salemi earned a first-round bye run, which she used to set low E.T. of the round, a 3.615 at 208.39. She was the second-quickest driver in the second round with her 3.643 at 207.02 to win over Travis “The Carolina Kid” Harvey, who slowed to a 4.436. Salemi then cut her second .010 light of the day and powered to a 3.626 at 206.95 to knock out home track hero Jay Cox, who laid down a 3.630 at 207.66. PRO STREET A year ago, Blake Denton earned his first career win in Pro Street at the East Coast Nationals. Now in his second full season in the class, Denton is eager to pursue a Pro Street world championship to go along with his 2023 season title in Super Street. He put his first win of the season on the scoreboard, delivering a meaningful birthday victory for engine builder Pat Musi behind the wheel of the same Musi-powered “Bonnie” ’69 Camaro that Musi’s late daughter, Lizzy, drove in No Prep Kings competition. Denton tied low E.T. of eliminations with his 3.943 at 201.76 in his final-round win over rookie Andy Mac, who finished with a 4.056 at 185.77. “This one’s for Pat,” said Denton, who thanked Tommy and Judy Franklin, Pat and Liz Musi, wife Amber Denton, crew members “Big Brown” and “AT,” his parents, Pat Musi Racing Engines, Weld Racing, Lincoln Electric, Stroud Safety, Red Line Oil, and Menscer Motorsports. “I was still in the Darlington race and had an unfortunate mishap in the semifinal round and I got pushed off [the starting line], so that kind of set me back. To come out tonight and just get a clean slate for the weekend and come out and with the win…it’s good for me because it gives me the confidence going into the rest of the season that I’ve got a little bit of edge up on everyone else.” Denton showed promise in the opening round, where he ran a 4.045 at 191.81 to get past newcomer Graham Hayes. He recorded a 4.059 at 190.94 in the second round to defeat fellow young gun Joel Wensley Jr. and his 4.099. The 2023 Super Street world champion then showed his driving chops in the semifinals as he left on class E.T. record holder Richard Reagan and powered to a 3.984 at 192.52 to beat Reagan’s 3.943 at 195.79 on a holeshot. Mac took over the driving duties for the nitrous-fed, Musi-powered “Training Day” ’69 Camaro that Super Bowl champion Fletcher Cox raced to the postponed Carolina Nationals victory on Thursday evening. Mac’s march to his first final round started with a 4.010 at 185.89 on a first-round bye run. He nearly repeated that with a 4.018 at 189.47 to knock out Scott Kincaid’s 4.035 in the second round. After setting low E.T. of the first two rounds, Mac was second-quickest of the semifinals when he recorded a 3.950 at 187.50 to finish ahead of Ron Green’s 3.984 at 203.06. PRO 632 J.C. Beattie Jr.’s breakout season in Pro 632 received another major boost at the East Coast Nationals, where the progress he made at the season-opening Carolina Nationals rolled into a second consecutive win. He qualified No. 1 at the season opener and won the first two rounds at Darlington Dragway, and when the race continued at Darana on Thursday, he followed through to earn his first win in the class. Beattie extended his win streak by four rounds on Saturday, ultimately getting the win over a red-lighting David Cook Jr. in the final round. Beattie ran a 4.170 at 170.17 in his nitrous-fed ATI Performance Products ’18 Camaro, while Cook posted a quicker 4.163 at 168.87 after going .004 red. “We’ve been around 632, paid our dues running with an N/A motor, and last year we just had stupid stuff learning the car,” Beattie said. “We have a total of about 60 runs on this car now between racing and testing, and it’s still a little bit of a work in progress. But we’ve got a great tuner, Dave Hanlon. We’ve got a great motor from Reher-Morrison. We’ve got Todd and Scott and the guys at the shop as well, doing the transmissions and converters. I’m always grabbing them, moving them all over the place. It all just came together, and two 660 Men is pretty awesome.” Qualified No. 2, Beattie opened eliminations with a win over Kevin McCurdy, who was driving the same car that Jeff Melnick drove to the 2023 and 2025 world championships. Beattie ran a 4.151 at 174.14 to McCurdy’s 4.234. Beattie and second-round opponent Jason Ventura left the starting line together, but Beattie pulled ahead to win with a 4.206 at 169.98 to Ventura’s 4.231. With a bye run in the semis, Beattie launched and lifted to a 4.820 at 109.92. Cook qualified fourth in his Nelson-powered Copy&PrintWarehouse.com ’10 GTO and had a first-round bye, as opponent Ed McLemore suffered parts failure in qualifying and couldn’t make the call. Cook ran a 4.348 at 168.35, then stepped up to a 4.228 at 167.86 in the second round to beat Doug Nicholl, who lifted to a 5.806. A huge holeshot win followed in the semis, where Cook posted a 4.190 at 168.14 to hold off No. 1 qualifier Jeff Pittman and his 4.136 at 171.14. SUPER STREET Following a 2025 season that resulted in a No. 2 finish in the Super Street points standings, Austin Vincent and the Vincent Performance team went to work over the offseason converting their nitrous-fed ’88 Mustang over to a FuelTech EFI setup. Those efforts paid off this weekend with a decisive win over reigning world champion and No. 1 qualifier Connor McGee in the final round. McGee left the line first, but Vincent powered ahead with a 4.517 at 167.01 to McGee’s 4.569 at 156.35. “It took a ton of hard work over the offseason,” said Vincent, who thanked FuelTech, Vincent Performance/Vincent Racing Engines, Ron G. at Afterworks, Nitrous Express, Diamond Pistons, Davis Technologies, Jesel, and the team’s other partners. “We finally made the switch over to EFI, which has been a long time coming, and the second race in and already in the winner’s circle, which is great. We ran really good at the first race. Of course, it got postponed and it kind of threw us for a loop with the different weather, but we were able to get through it and get here, so that was really good. We work – of course, everyone works their butt off – but we really do put in a lot of work and it just shows it’s paying off.” Vincent qualified No. 2 and fired off a 4.622 at 152.97 to dispatch returning fan favorite Brad McBride in the first round. He was uncharacteristically late in his second-round match with Mike Freeman, but Freeman slowed to a 4.901 while Vincent charged to a 4.549 at 167.34. Newcomer Ryan Altman went red by .014 in the semis against Vincent, throwing away a 4.647, but Vincent was ready with his 4.528 at 166.70. Unlike in qualifying, McGee’s Fulton-powered Brian’s Heating & Cooling ’90 Mustang was not the quickest car on race day, but it was quick enough to reach the final round. In the heat of the day to start eliminations, McGee ran a 4.731 at 158.11 to move on past Nick Robinson. Next, he had a bye to the semis, which he used to pursue – and receive – lane choice with his 4.668 at 158.46. Lined up against 2024 world champion Dan Whetstine in the semis, McGee led wire-to-wire with a 4.591 at 158.59 to Whetstine’s off-pace 4.838. TOP SPORTSMAN Elite Top Sportsman finalists Scott Duggins and Zach Houser were aggressive in the final, resulting in a double breakout win for Duggins in his ProCharged PAR Racing Engines ’63 Corvette. Racing in memory of past world champion Henry Underwood, Duggins moved first and ran a 3.805 on a 3.81 dial-in to defeat Houser, who posted a 3.874 on a 3.89 dial-in. Morganton, North Carolina’s Seth Garrison caught a break in the final round of Top Sportsman 32, as Gary Pitts threw away his 4.352 on a 4.35 dial-in by going red by .003 seconds in his ’03 Mustang. Garrison cruised to a 4.396 on a 4.38 dial-in in his Sonny’s-powered ’06 Stratus to collect the win. TOP DRAGSTER After watching his father, Scott Duggins, turn on the final-round win light in Elite Top Sportsman, Josh Duggins knew he had to hold up his end of the deal to make the double-up happen. In a double breakout final against fellow second-generation driver Will Creasman, Duggins won by just .001 seconds in his ProCharged PAR Racing Engines ’14 Maddox dragster with a 3.751 on a 3.77 dial-in to Creasman’s 3.810 on a 3.83 dial-in. Stacy Hall, who owns numerous PDRA victories in both Top Sportsman and Top Dragster, added another 660 Man trophy to his trophy case with his .001 margin-of-victory final-round win in Top Dragster 48 over Steven Boone. Hall ran a 4.353 on a 4.35 dial-in in his Fulton-powered ’24 American dragster to hold off Boone’s 4.270 on a 4.27 dial-in in his ’17 Racecraft dragster. The 2026 Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series season will continue in just over a month at the Mid-Atlantic Showdown presented by Classic Graphix, May 21-23, at Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie, Virginia. This story was originally published on April 19, 2026. The post Franklin, Harris, Denton, Beattie and Vincent Earn PDRA East Coast Nationals Victories first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

It’s time for the 83rd Members Meet at Goodwood and thanks to the wonders of modern technology you get to watch is all LIVE right here for FREE! The Goodwood folks have really changed the world of motorsport over the years, with multiple events each year that really showcase the cars, the people, and the history behind motorsport in England and the world. The Member’s Meet is one of those events, and one that has been going on for more than 80 years now. This is Member’s Meet #83! Video Description: The 83MM weekend has finally arrived! The 83rd Goodwood Members’ Meeting presented by Audrain Motorsport is an incredible two-day event full of incredible motorsport action. There will of course be the usual packed schedule of historic racing action, but that will be interspersed with several enthralling moments that will celebrate some true titans of motorsport. Most recently announced is the on-track demonstration that will commemorate the 50th anniversary of James Hunt’s Formula 1 World Championship win. Along with celebrating all things ’70s Formula 1, we will be honouring Hunt’s dear friend and motorcycling legend Barry Sheene, with a demonstration on Saturday and Sunday. Following on from 2025’s hugely entertaining GT3 Shoot-Out, the Members’ Meeting’s one-lap competition returns once again with a field of legendary ’90s Super Touring cars. We’ll be treated to a demonstration by a field of around 20 cars from one of motorsport’s most popular eras, which will be unleashed for two outings on the Motor Circuit across the weekend. You can also prepare yourself to see Jenson Button and his 2009 Championship-winning Brawn GP car. With its striking white and yellow livery and that iconic V8 engine, this high-speed demonstration is one you definitely don’t want to miss. #83MM #Goodwood #BarrySheene #JamesHunt #JensonButton #SuperToruing #Lanzante #Brawn Official Website http://www.goodwood.com/ The post Racing Livestream: The 2026 Goodwood Members Meet Is LIVE Right Here! Watch The Full Event From Goodwood In England appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Bulega stayed perfect in WorldSBK at Assen, Masiá stole WorldSSP late, Buis delivered a home WorldSPB breakthrough for Suzuki, and Herrera won a restarted WorldWCR opener after the Turn 1 pile-up. The post Assen WorldSBK Saturday – Bulega wins again as Masiá, Buis and Herrera strike appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

AB Motorsports Accelerate Program athlete Angelle Sampey has been named to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America’s Class of 2027, further cementing her legacy as one of the most accomplished and influential competitors in drag racing history. A three-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion, Sampey dominated the category in the early 2000s, capturing consecutive titles from 2000 to 2002 and setting the standard for excellence on two wheels. Her 46 career victories rank third all-time in Pro Stock Motorcycle, and she remains one of only a select few female drivers across NHRA’s professional ranks to surpass double-digit national event wins and earn multiple world championships. Known for her consistency, competitiveness, and longevity, Sampey helped pave the way for women in motorsports while building a career spanning more than three decades at the highest levels of the sport. Now continuing her journey with AB Motorsports as the first athlete in the team’s Accelerate Program, Sampey has transitioned into the Top Alcohol Dragster category, gaining valuable seat time as she works toward the Top Fuel ranks. Her continued progression, which includes a national event win, reflects both her versatility as a racer and her commitment to evolving within the sport. “I found out when we were in Phoenix testing, and I was shocked,” said Sampey. “It’s honestly probably the biggest honor that I’ve had in my career. I’ve dedicated 30 years of my life to this sport and made some serious sacrifices both personally and professionally just to do what I love doing. Moments like this make it all worthwhile.” Sampey’s induction recognizes not only her championship success but also her lasting impact on the sport. When she’s not racing the first canopy-equipped Top Alcohol Dragster backed by Hangsterfer’s Metalworking Lubricants, Sampey serves as the brand ambassador for Mission Foods. For more information or to purchase Class of 2027 Induction tickets, visit the MSHFA at www.mshf.com. Follow Angelle Sampey through the 2026 NHRA season on Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and TikTok at @AngelleSampey. This story was originally published on April 18, 2026. The post AB Motorsports Accelerate Athlete Angelle Sampey to be Inducted Into Motorsports Hall of Fame of America first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The prestigious NHRA SPORTSnationals will take place for the first time in Canada, as the inaugural RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals is set to take place June 11-12 at Mission Raceway Park in Mission, British Columbia. It brings the standout event for drivers in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series to the NHRA Division 6 track as part of a huge overall doubleheader weekend that takes place June 11-14. The first-ever Canadian SPORTSnationals opens the event, leading into a Northwest Divisional event over the final two days, offering an action-packed weekend sure to draw hundreds of standout sportsman racers from North America. Racing will take place across nine categories (Stock, Super Stock, Super Street, Super Comp, Super Gas, Top Dragster, Top Sportsman, Comp and Sportsman Motorcycle) during the RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals, and big prize money and contingency payouts will be on the line as excitement continues to build at a rapid rate for the inaugural event. “We’re incredibly excited at Mission Raceway Park to host the inaugural RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals,” Mission Raceway Park General Manager Kevin Ness said. “Bringing a first-of-its-kind national event to our facility is a major milestone, not just for our team but for the entire Canadian drag racing community. “This event represents the growth, passion and momentum of the sport in Canada, and we’re proud to provide a world-class stage for racers, teams and fans to be part of history. We can’t wait to welcome everyone to Mission for what promises to be an unforgettable weekend of competition and excitement.” “RAD Torque Systems is a proud supporter of NHRA Drag Racing and we’re excited to be part of the first-ever Canadian SPORTSnationals at Mission Raceway Park on June 11–14,” RAD Torque Systems President and Founder Dan Provost said. “This event is happening right in our backyard and it’s a great opportunity to shine a spotlight on an incredible facility. Mission Raceway Park is one of the fastest tracks in North America and we’re proud to help bring more attention to the racers, fans, and community that make this track so special.” The event represents the fourth SPORTSnationals event to take place in 2026, following the JEGS SPORTSnationals (May 22-24 at Beech Bend Raceway), the Laris Cajun SPORTSnationals (March 27-29 at Belle Rose) and the Testo NHRA Chesapeake SPORTSnationals (May 23-24 at Cecil County Dragway). The event at Mission Raceway Park will be streamed for free on NHRA.tv. and the NHRA YouTube page. It’s all part of a major weekend at Mission Raceway Park, as a SPORTSnationals victory has always been regarded as a major accomplishment for any driver. As part of NHRA’s 75th anniversary season in 2026, this year’s winner will get a special diamond Wally, adding even more prestige and excitement for the weekend. It all equals an incredible first-time opportunity in Canada, with a wealth of action-packed racing set to take place over four memorable days. “It’s a blessing to add another national event points-earning race to the Northwest Division,” NHRA Northwest Division Director Mike Eames said. “It helps so many competitors with their 2026 championship aspirations. We get to hold the event alongside the great team at Mission Raceway Park and with an incredible marketing partner in Dan Provost with RAD Torque Systems. I’ve been working on creating Canada’s only national event since I started, and to see it come to fruition is beyond exciting. “ For more information on NHRA, including the 2026 schedule, please visit www.nhra.com. This story was originally published on April 18, 2026. The post Mission Raceway Park Set to Host First-Ever RAD Torque Systems Canadian SPORTSnationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Anyone who’s been hanging out around BANGshift for very long knows I have an affinity for old rv trailers and motorhomes. When I was a kid we had a Roll-a-Long motorhome that was a square body Chevy cab and chassis model like this Open Road, so I have a special place in my heart for these. This one here is a really clean example that has had some love recently, that’s for sure. CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ORIGINAL AD TO CONTACT THE SELLER Here’s the information from the ad. 1972 Chevy C30 Custom Camper – Restored & New Engine Under Warranty! Recently installed new 350ci engine Transferable 3 year/100,000 mile warranty (purchased 11/8/24). Original miles: 104,037. New engine mileage: 2,388. Full 2022 Interior Restoration: New plumbing (fresh and gray tanks/sink), new flooring/walls, 12v vents, and a custom wet bath. Can sleep 5. Modern Comforts: On-demand hot water, ice-cold Dometic A/C, and keyless entry, back up camera. Vintage Style: Original captain’s chairs (re-upholstered), original stove, and even the original CB radio, 2) 16# propane tanks. More pics available. PM for more details or questions. $22,000 The post Vintage RV For Sale: This 1972 Chevrolet C30 Open Road Custom Camper Motorhome Is Retro Greatness! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Three weeks after starting eliminations at the season-opening KTR Drag Racing PDRA Carolina Nationals presented by Pee Dee Fleet at Darlington Dragway, the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series crowned its first winners of the 2026 season Thursday night at Darana Motorsports Park – Benson, NC. The series completed the Carolina Nationals eliminations during Thursday testing ahead of this weekend’s Summit Racing Equipment East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech, the second of seven races on the 2026 schedule. Mike Achenbach (Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous presented by Jerry Bickel Race Cars), Johnny Camp (WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive), Fletcher Cox (Liberty’s Gears Pro Street presented by KTR Drag Racing), JC Beattie Jr. (PDRA Pro 632 presented by Mark Williams Enterprises), and Connor McGee (1320 Fabrication Super Street presented by Brian’s Heating & Cooling) were victorious in the professional categories. Victories in the sportsman classes went to Bryan LaFlam in MagnaFuel Elite Top Sportsman presented by PAR Racing Engines, Steve Furr in Greenbrier Excavating & Paving Elite Top Dragster presented by American Race Cars, Donald Bean in MagnaFuel Top Sportsman, and Joe Gary in ATI Performance Products Top Dragster presented by TBM Brakes. Ashton Halas and Carter Hayes scored victories in Pro Jr. Dragster and Classic Graphix Top Jr. Dragster, respectively. Halas was quicker off the starting line and ran a 7.901 on the 7.90 index to defeat the 7.916 of Connor Hayes in Pro Jr. Dragster. In the Top Jr. Dragster final, Hayes left first and posted a 12.288 on a 12.27 dial-in to beat Noah Taylor and his 9.081 on a 9.05 dial-in. PRO NITROUS “Mountain Man” Mike Achenbach returned from a brief PDRA Pro Nitrous hiatus in triumphant fashion as he scored his third career win and the first for his new Fulton-powered ’20 Camaro dubbed “Hot Sister.” With nitrous guru Brandon Switzer tuning remotely, Achenbach resumed the Carolina Nationals with a semifinal win over defending world champion Marcus Butner before meeting 2024 world champion Fredy Scriba in the final round. Achenbach left first by .002 seconds and won with a 3.706-second pass to Scriba’s 3.741. “We worked hard with this new car, doing some testing and whatnot, and I knew the car would come around,” said Achenbach, who last won at the 2023 East Coast Nationals. “If you just give Brandon Switzer enough time, and even though he’s not here this weekend, he did his best he could do and it turned out really well. It came around really quick and it’s very rewarding. We tried to give him the best car we could and we’re trying to double-up with this thing. We’re here to win a championship.” PRO BOOST The three weeks and drastic changes in location and weather conditions didn’t seem to bother Johnny Camp and tuner Brandon Stroud, who took the ProCharged “Hells Bells” ’69 Camaro to the Pro Boost win at the Carolina Nationals. When the race picked back up at Darana, Camp threw down a 3.642 to defeat Melanie Salemi in a rematch of last year’s East Coast Nationals final round. He kept it rolling with a 3.613 at 208.94 in the final to beat defending world champion Ty Tutterow and his 3.624 at 208.52. Camp’s reaction times were .013 and .014 in the semis and final, respectively. “Beating the competition that’s out here is always a good feeling,” said Camp, who thanked ProCharger, Pro Line Racing, NGK Spark Plugs, Tatman Electric, and his crew. “It’s the best of the best. We came out of the last race with good momentum, carried us through here. Brandon [Stroud] gets the most out of whatever the track conditions are, and that’s what you’re racing is the track conditions. The race before was stellar air. We made some good licks and got some data and rolled it into this week.” PRO STREET Last fall, retired NFL star Fletcher Cox earned his first career win as a driver in Pro Street at the PDRA Thunder Valley Throwdown, which was rained out at Bristol Dragway and completed at Darana Motorsports Park – Benson, NC during DragWars. His second career win came in similar fashion Thursday night, as he beat Jerry Morgano in the final round of the postponed Carolina Nationals that started at Darlington and wrapped up at Darana. He used a 4.020 to defeat Joel Wensley Jr. in the semifinals, then left on Jerry Morgano and ran a 3.967 at 188.96 in his Phil Shuler-tuned, nitrous-fed “Training Day” ’69 Camaro to beat Morgano’s 3.955 on a holeshot. “My team is the greatest,” Cox said. “Everybody worked their butt off all week. We’re short a guy, and we’ve all been busting balls, including myself, but it’s been fun. The mojo is just keep going. I just can’t be proud enough for this team. We just keep going at it, keep going at it, and just taking this momentum on, and hopefully carry it into what we have next.” After the win, Cox pulled his “9191” car number off the windows and replaced it with a new number for the car’s new driver, Andy Mac, a grudge racer who’s served as one of the key crew members on the car. Cox stepped out of the driver’s seat to focus on driving his new screw-blown “Fixed Income” ’69 Camaro Pro Mod. “I believe today was my last day driving ‘Training Day,’” Cox said. “I say my last day, but who knows, I may wheel it down the road. But this weekend, the main guy that’s been helping, driving the rig, making sure everything’s ready to go besides Phil [Shuler] – I’m handing the wheel over to Andy Mac and giving him a chance to run for a championship with me moving into Pro Mod and Pro Boost. Me, Phil, and the whole KTR team, hopefully we’re debuting ‘Fixed Income’ at the next PDRA event in Virginia.” PRO 632 J.C. Beattie Jr. had a career-best start to the season at the Carolina Nationals when he earned his first career No. 1 qualifier award behind the wheel of his nitrous-fed ATI Performance Products Camaro three weeks ago. When racing resumed at Darana, Beattie earned a confidence-boosting semifinal win over two-time and defending world champion Jeff Melnick with a 4.179 before taking a side-by-side win over Jeff Pittman in the final round. Pittman left first, but Beattie fired off a 4.117 at 172.72 to drive around Pittman’s 4.136 at 171.01. It was Beattie’s first career win in Pro 632 competition. “Well, we had to wait a few weeks, and last time we ran [Jeff] Melnick, the two-time champion, he got us, so I was hoping it was our turn – and it was – to beat him in the semis and then go on to the finals,” said Beattie, who thanked his team, Reher-Morrison, and ATI Performance Products. “We had a goal of qualifying No. 1 and winning a race, and we checked those off quick. We want to double-up with my son [James Beattie III] winning a race in Pro Jr. Dragster. He lost in the semifinals, but we’ll try again starting this weekend, which is great, and I’m going to try to keep on going and take the No. 1 points position a little farther.” SUPER STREET Reigning Super Street world champion Connor McGee admitted the three-week break between the first two rounds of the Carolina Nationals and the completion of the event Thursday night didn’t make it easy on him as a driver, but he showed why his Brian’s Heating & Cooling team won last year’s season title. McGee threw down a 4.626 in the semis to take out championship runner-up Austin Vincent, then unloaded a 4.516 at 158.61 in the final round. McGee didn’t need the near-record performance to get the win, though, as his opponent, 2024 world champion Dan Whetstine, went red by .018 seconds. “It’s super challenging,” said McGee, who credited his team and partners like Brian’s Heating & Cooling, Abby’s Performance, Fulton Racing Engines, Driven Racing Oil, Bucked Up Energy, and Tub O’ Towels. “When you’re at the track for the whole four rounds, you don’t have a lot of time. You’re working in between rounds. If you hurt something, you’re really busy, but even if you don’t, still, the rounds get quicker and quicker. So, to have three weeks, that’s so much time to just sit there and think about every possible scenario. I knew who I had to race next round, and honestly, it’s a tough matchup. Me and Austin [Vincent] have battled for the last two years and it’s always been super close, so to just walk away from that win and then the final-round win, it’s just really rewarding.” TOP SPORTSMAN Elite Top Sportsman reigning world champion Bryan LaFlam kicked off his title defense with the Carolina Nationals win when final-round opponent Jeff Melnick – the two-time and reigning Pro 632 world champion – went red by .003 seconds. LaFlam ran a 3.843 on a 3.80 dial-in in his supercharged Big Stuff TPM ’67 Mustang. A red-light start decided the winner in Top Sportsman 32 as well, as past world champion Joe Roubicek went red by .010 seconds in his nitrous-fed ’68 Camaro, allowing Donald Bean to cruise to the win with a 4.351 on a 4.35 dial-in in his Sunset Beach, North Carolina-based ’01 S10. TOP DRAGSTER Two-time Elite Top Dragster world champion Steve Furr picked up the win in his ProCharged ’13 American dragster in a battle between the No. 2 qualifier and low qualifier Josh Duggins. Furr ran a 3.904 on his 3.90 dial-in while Duggins threw away his chances with a .001 red light and lifted to a 3.989. In the Top Dragster 48 final, Joe Gary left the line first and rolled to a 4.385 on a 4.38 dial-in to defeat JB Donati, who ran a 4.223 on a 4.24 dial-in. This story was originally published on April 18, 2026. The post Achenbach, Camp, Cox, Beattie and McGee Victorious at Postponed PDRA Carolina Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Drag racers-turned promoters Gerrell Applo and Michael Walker are bringing a new look to doorslammer racing in 2026, introducing Extreme Doorslammers – a Pro Mod-style, heads-up class with the clocks turned off. The first event of the Extreme Doorslammers season will take place April 24-25 at Cecil County Dragway as part of ‘Blood, Sweat, and Tears.’ The race will also feature a host of radial classes including 275 Unleashed, All-Steel, All-Glass, and 275 Lightweight, as well as a 10.5 Slick class. Extreme Doorslammers will feature nearly $10,000 in payouts, with $6,000 being awarded to the winner, $1,500 to the runner-up, and $1,000 to semifinalists. Teams will receive two shakedown runs prior to eliminations, with pairings being determined by chip draw prior to each round. Boosted combinations will follow PDRA rules, with no weight restrictions placed on nitrous combos. “We’ve created a place not only for ourselves to compete, but for the average Pro Mod racer that can’t necessarily afford to run with the top-tier teams, but can still have a great atmosphere to compete in,” said Applo. “I honestly had no intentions of being a promoter. I just wanted to solve an issue in our geographical area with the big-tire racing industry. I’m hoping this series opens some eyes from the average fans’ and racers’ perspective that these smaller events can definitely pull great attention.” Applo and Walker are each Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 alumni – Applo in the 2022 class and Walker in 2024 – and both will be competing in Extreme Doorslammers this year in addition to running the series. Applo will pilot his Bad Dog Racing nitrous-fed ’41 Willys, while Walker will run his screw-blown ’68 Camaro. A plethora of Pro Mod veterans are already locked-in for the first race, including Chuck Ulsch, Andy Jensen, Frank Falter IV, Chris Russo, and Derrick Ford, just to name a few – and a large list of others will be joining the party throughout the season. “It’s mind-blowing all the support we’ve received from big-name Pro Mod guys like Todd Tutterow, Jon Salemi, Scotty Cannon, Tommy Mauney, Jim Whiteley, and Tommy Gray,” Applo said. “Whether it’s companies, the racers, team owners, or dedicated fans, it’s kind of overwhelming to see how much support we’ve gotten in such a short amount of time. We are here for a long time, not a short time. We’re just trying to make our staple in this industry known as two of the youngest Pro Modified series owners that also currently race Pro Mods.” The 2026 Extreme Doorslammers schedule will feature six total events. Following ‘Blood, Sweat, & Tears,’ the series will head to Maryland International Raceway (MIR) May 24; Outer Banks Dragway July 10-11, MIR August 1; MIR September 6; and Cecil County September 18-19. This story was originally published on April 18, 2026. The post Gerrell Applo and Michael Walker Set for Debut of Extreme Doorslammers N/T Pro Mod Series first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

If the Bonneville is the heart of Triumph’s modern classic lineup, the Thruxton is undoubtedly its soul. The name itself is steeped in the grime and glory of 1960s endurance racing, specifically the Thruxton 500-mile race, where Triumph’s twin-cylinder machines first proved their mettle. By 1969, th... View the full article

We’ve got more PDRA Drag Racing video from the East Coast Nationals thanks to our friend NC Promoder. In the video below you’ll see PDRA Pro Boost and Pro Nitrous qualifying from Darana Motorsports Park where the East Coast Nationals are underway. If you like Pro Mod racing, and want to see some of the hottest PDRA racers out there, then this is the video for you. The post Drag Racing Video: PDRA East Coast Nationals Pro Boost And Pro Nitrous Qualifying Video. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

We’ve got live drag racing coming to you from Division 7! It’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing at it’s finest and every pair that goes down the race track is right here live. If you like Sportsman Drag Racing, where wheels-up action is the norm, then this is the racing for you. We’re talking Stock, Super Stock, Comp, Alcohol classes, and more right here from The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Check it out and let us know what you think! Video Description: Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Division 7 From Las Vegas Motor Speedway Friday on YouTube. https://www.nhra.com/schedule/2026 The post FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Division 7 Regional From The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Saturday appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article