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The new partnership gives VMoto instant racing credibility while helping MotoGP push its sustainability image.View the full article

Maybe sport quads are the answer to how your family has fun in the future? Well, it sure feels that way in our first ride review of the 2026 Yamaha YFZ450R ATV.View the full article

The 2026 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 continues to stand apart in the crowded lightweight motorcycle segment by refusing to follow traditional naked-bike styling conventions. Instead of aggressive bodywork or retro nostalgia, Husqvarna leans heavily into Scandinavian-inspired minimalism, blending café racer aesthetics with modern electronics and KTM-derived engineering. For riders in the United States, however, the Vitpilen 401 remains something of a rare sight. Limited dealer availability, inconsistent imports, and Husqvarna’s smaller street-bike footprint compared to KTM mean the bike occupies a […] The post The 2026 Husqvarna Vitpilen 401: Minimalist Style Meets Modern Performance appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

This is the third youth ATV model in the past year to receive a safety recall for risks including "serious injury or death," and all three came from Lil Pick Up.View the full article

Ross Brawn has joined the Board of Directors of Pramac Racing Limited, bringing one of Formula 1’s most successful strategic minds into the MotoGP paddock as the sport’s F1 influence continues to grow. The post Ross Brawn joins Pramac Racing as F1 influence grows in MotoGP appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Moto News Weekly Wrap May 26, 2026 What’s New: Desafío Ruta 40 — Sanders takes early control Tungate and Rew through to SGP Challenge Chadwick doubles up at Esk AHEC Sydney to join Australian Speedway calendar Matthew Phillips the new Beta Australia ambassador Coenen brothers set eyes on AMA MX Championship Västervik to host SoN […] The post Moto News | Speedway | MX | SCX | QX | Enduro | Rally | Speedway appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The opening day of Isle of Man TT 2026 practice was cut short after a serious incident at Parliament Square, while Michael Dunlop’s Superbike direction also became clearer before running was suspended. The post Isle of Man TT practice halted after Parliament Square incident appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

(Photos by Ken Hughes • Words by Darr Hawthorne) • Tucson Dragway’s inaugural Fuel Altered Chaos delivered pretty much what its organizers hoped for: a stand-alone, headline event built entirely around the many Fuel Altereds in the West and Southwest, proving there’s still a serious audience for these racecars. Held at Tucson Dragway, track owner Jim Hughes together with Chris Graves brought Fuel Altereds back to a venue that has had a strong altered, funny car and nitro scene over the decades. What was originally planned as a 16-car show expanded into a 24-car main event after pre-entries passed 30 racecars from across the country. Organizers used the CHAOS “run whatcha’ brung” format: any engine combination, any body style, any wheelbase, all in eighth-mile competition, and with A, B & C Elimination Fields, so many more teams could race all weekend. ANRA was combined to fill the remaining fields. In the Fuel Altered A-field Final it was ’26 March Meet Champion Brandon Seraphine (far lane) on a hole-shot, winning over a quicker Jimmy Kelso with a 3.861 ET to Seraphine’s 3.885 in his “Spare Change” Bantam Altered. Kelso drove Jim Broome’s “Speed Sport” roadster. In the Fuel Altered B-field Final Rich Nasby, in his root beer colored Altered (near lane) met Arizona’s Sheldon Lofgren. Nasby’s 3.999 ET at 179.24 MPH defeated Lofgren’s 4.341 ET, for the win. There was also a serious reminder of the danger involved when Kyle Hough suffered injuries in a freak crash, driving the “Sheepherder” AA/FA during qualifying. After Hough’s final lengthy and extensive surgery this past weekend, to repair the damage to his legs, he’s got at least six months of follow-up and physical therapy ahead. Chaos Events like this lean into exactly what made Fuel Altereds famous in the first place: short wheelbases, nitro, superchargers, noise, personality, and match-race style showmanship. For nostalgia drag racing fans, Fuel Altered Chaos looks less like a one-off and more like an attempt to rebuild a regional institution around a class that once packed the few remaining Southwestern tracks. CHECK OUT OUR FUEL ALTERED CHAOS PHOTO GALLERY BELOW! The post Tucson Dragway’s Fuel Altered Chaos – Victories By Brandon Seraphine And Sheldon Lofgren! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Today is Memorial Day, an important day of remembrance for our country that honors the people who have spilled their blood in order to defend our way of life. Memorial Day is dedicated to remembering and honoring those that have died in the service of our county. Men like my grandpa, Earl Lanning, who was one of the fortunate ones to make it home from WWII even though many of his friends and fellow soldiers did not. Those that did not are who we honor today. A national holiday since 1971, Memorial Day actually began as Decoration Day after the Civil War. Decoration Day was intended to provide a marked day on the calendar for people to decorate the graves of those men who died fighting in that bloody and awful war. As our history progressed and the list of conflicts grew, the scope of the holiday was expanded but its intentions remain the same. It is an important distinction between this and Veterans Day, as Veteran’s Day honors all who have served, not just those who have died in combat. We realize that within the regular readers of the blog, the members of our forum section, and those people just stopping by to check things out, we have a lot of veterans, active service people, and future service people as well. To each and every one of you we’d like to extend our hand in a hearty show of thanks for everything you have done and will do in the future to keep our families safe and to maintain a level of normalcy in our daily lives that most of us take for granted. While today is specifically intended to recognize, remember, and honor those that gave the ultimate sacrifice, we feel it is important to thank anyone willing to put themselves in harm’s way for our freedom. This is a day to honor those that never came home, often from places where they were defending our allies and not Americans directly. America has not always been one of the World’s defenders, but our most proud moments most certainly fall under that mission. I hope that today, of all days, we can remember the good hearted men and women who have fought regardless of fear or uncertainty and who deserve to hold their heads high as they have done us a great honor. Enjoy this day, enjoy your freedom, and make it a point to remember and reflect on those who have given it to us by sacrificing their own lives for our country. I’ll leave you with a quote that my friend and former partner in crime Brian Lohnes shared on a previous Memorial Day. “We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.” – This quote is attributed to author George Orwell The post A Memorial Day Message From BangShift.com – Let Us Remember What Is Truly Important appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

When Yamaha launched the XSR900 in 2016, it wasn't just another retro bike; it was a Trojan Horse. Beneath the 1970s-inspired fuel tank covers and round headlight sat the heart of a hooligan: the 847cc (and later 890cc) CP3 inline-triple. This 'Crossplane Concept' engine is widely regarded as one of... View the full article

Jed Beaton extended his MX1 lead with a Toowoomba double, while Kayd Kingsford delivered Honda’s fourth straight MX2 overall win, Hayden Downie dominated MX3 and Blake Bohannon completed an unbeaten MX85 Cup campaign. The post Beaton extends ProMX lead as Honda keeps MX2 streak alive appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

If you didn’t catch the entire Indy 500 on TV yesterday, you missed some drama for sure. With rain effecting the race, but officials, fans and racers sticking it out, there was no shortage of emotions as the final few dozen laps were contested on the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In a race off turn 4 like none we’ve seen in years, Felix Rosenquist and David Malukas put it all on the line. In a field that had more lead changes than any other Indy 500 in history, Rosenquist and Malukas were two of the fastest cars on the property. They both put it all on the line, along with the rest of the field, in an effort to get to the finish first. It was the closest finish in Indy 500 history as well, and boy was it a nail biter at the end. Check out the highlights, and the ultra tight finish, in the videos below. The post Felix Rosenquist And David Malukas Battle For The Closest Finish In Indy 500 History! Watch The Finish And Race Highlights Right Here! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The Chaos Series was at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk Ohio, and did everything they could to put on a hell of a show, even if Mother Nature wasn’t helping out much. Thanks to our friend NCPromoder, there are some great videos below to share so you can watch all the racing action starting with Nitro Qualifying Rounds 1 and 2, and then going into Eliminations as well! Watch all the racing action below and let us know what you think. The post Chaos Supernationals Video: Nitro Qualifying Round 1 and 2, Plus Eliminations Rounds From Summit Motorsports Park In Norwalk, Ohio. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The retro motorcycle segment has become one of the most competitive categories in modern motorcycling. Machines like the Triumph Speed Twin 1200, Yamaha XSR900, and BMW R 12 nineT continue evolving with sharper electronics, refined engines, and increasingly premium hardware. For years, the Kawasaki Z900RS stood almost untouched. Since its 2018 debut, Kawasaki largely resisted major updates to its neo-retro platform. But for 2026, the company finally delivered meaningful technical refinements — and according to NothingToProve latest road test, the changes […] The post The 2026 Kawasaki Z900RS Is the Retro Bike Riders Wanted appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

Call it a weird Africa Twin (which I did, more than once), or call it a souped-up kei truck; the 2026 Honda Pioneer 1000 Deluxe side-by-side is a workhorse delight in our first hands-on review. View the full article

Tony Stewart's comparison between Kevin Harvick and Leah Pruett is a big compliment. Pruett's ability to do more than drive is underrated. View the full article

The 2026 Isle of Man TT arrives with no Davey Todd, a returning Peter Hickman, Michael Dunlop chasing more records, Dean Harrison looking dangerous on Honda, and Josh Brookes and David Johnson giving Australian fans plenty to follow. The post 2026 Isle of Man TT Preview | Big names, big questions on the Mountain appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Alan Oversby, a long-serving Manx GP and classic road racing stalwart, is being remembered after a fatal incident during the Pre-TT Classic at Billown. The post Alan Oversby remembered after Pre-TT Classic tragedy appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Jacob Roulstone, Harrison Voight and Jonathan Nahlous all scored points in both Moto2 European Championship races at Catalunya, while Álvaro Lucas delivered the ride of the weekend by winning the Moto4 opener from 28th on the grid. The post Aussies score in FIM Juniors as Lucas wins Moto4 opener from back of grid! appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Andrea Verona claimed his first EnduroGP victory of 2026 on Saturday before Josep Garcia answered on Sunday, as KTM controlled round three in Finland. Australians Kyron Bacon and Will Dennett also featured strongly across the weekend. The post KTM team-mates split EnduroGP wins as Dennett delivers Aussie podium appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Jeffrey Herlings claimed the MXGP of France overall after a Race Two duel with Lucas Coenen, while Guillem Farrés went 1-1 in MX2 to deliver a historic Triumph one-two with Camden McLellan. Daniela Guillen won the WMX opener and Ricardo Bauer topped EMX125 at Lacapelle-Marival. The post Herlings wins brutal MXGP of France as Farrés makes Triumph history appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Boat racing is on! If you aren’t familiar with F1 boat racing, you’re in for a treat. This is side by side racing, “door handle to door handle” so to speak, and these drivers are giving it their all at the Red River Rumble F1 Powerboat Showdown in Louisiana. Check out the action LIVE below and let us know what you think. This is great boat racing action, coming to you LIVE from Shreveport-Bossier City, LA. Video Description: The IHRA F1 Powerboat Series is on the Red River at Shreveport-Bossier City, LA for Round 3 of the series. The post IHRA F1 Powerboats Livestream: Round 3 From The Red River Rumble F1 Powerboat Showdown – Saturday and Sunday appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

With just three days to go before practice starts for the 2026 Isle of Man TT, nobody knows what machine Michael Dunlop will ride in the Senior Superbike TT race. But it'll be a Ducati or a Honda.View the full article

Poland won the 2026 FIM Speedway of Nations SON2 title in Prague after a last-heat decider against Denmark, while Australia matched the bronze-medal points tally but finished fifth on countback. The post Poland wins SON2 Prague thriller as Aussies miss podium on countback appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Leon Madsen rebounded from a tough start to the season to win the 2026 FIM Speedway GP of Czech Republic in Prague, while Australia’s Brady Kurtz took second and moved to third in the championship standings. The post Madsen rebounds in Prague as Kurtz takes Speedway GP podium appeared first on MCNews. View the full article