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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 Asian at Sepang, and the action should be hot and heavy throughout. The post LIVE RACING ACTION | Sepang | GT World Challenge Asia powered by AWS 2026 Race 1 and 2 appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

It’s time for another SCCA Livestream, but this weekend it is coming to you LIVE from Road Atlanta where the SCCA Hoosier Super Tour is in full swing. There is a lot of great racing action going on all weekend long, so tune in for the livestreams right here and we’ll keep bringing them to you. Video Description: The 2026 Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour stays on the east coast for Rounds 5 & 6 with a trip to the palce Paul Newman once called “Heaven on Earth” – VIRginia International Raceway. Nestled on the VA/NC state line, this iconic road racing venue boasts some of the highest commitment corners and fastest speeds we’ll see all season long. Join Gregg Ginsberg, Tom O’Gorman, and the DriversEye Live Team from trackside in Alton, VA for live qualifying and racing beginning Saturday, April 4 at 8:00am ET. Coverage resumes for the second qualifying and race sessions on Sunday, April 5 at 8:00am. Don’t miss a minute! The post Free Livestreaming Road Racing: 2026 SCCA Hoosier Super Tour at VIRginia International Raceway – FULL WEEKEND Coverage LIVE appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

(Photos by David Whealon) If you live under a rock and haven’t realized how huge of a splash the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series made in 2025, then are you in for a treat! With amazing events, huge purses, icons of the sport and new stars alike, this is a racing series that is really doing some awesome things in 2026 and beyond. We’re excited for the 2026 season already and hope you are too. Thanks to BANGshifter extraordinaire David Whealon, we’ve got great photos from Darana Motorsports Park GALOT. Check out the first gallery below, and we’ll have more coming as well! We’ve got Nitro Funny Cars, Top Fuel Dragsters, Fuel Altereds, Pro Mods, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, Super Stock, Stock, and so much more. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED THE REST OF OUR IHRA OUTLAW NITRO PHOTOS FROM GALOT The post IHRA Outlaw Nitro Professional And Pro Am Drag Racing Photos From The Darana Motorsports Park at GALOT Keep Coming! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

It’s time for more road racing in England! This weekend features multiple classes! You can watch all the live racing action right here. Check out the BARC LIVESTREAM below from the Brand Hatch! Video Description: The British Automobile Racing Club is set to deliver an Easter extravaganza this weekend as the British Truck Racing Championship roars into life for the first time in 2026. In what promises to be a blockbuster event, the titans of truck racing are joined by the TCR UK Championship, Civic Cup, Audi Cup, Pickup Truck Racing Championship and MINI CHALLENGE Clubsport. The post Free Road Racing Livestream From England: British Automobile Racing Club Action LIVE From Brands Hatch Indy appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Ken Roczen made it two 450SX wins in a row at St. Louis to close on the championship leaders, while Haiden Deegan dominated the 250 East/West Showdown to clinch a second straight Western Divisional crown in one of the toughest track conditions of the season. The post Roczen wins again as Deegan seals West title in St. Louis appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Forgotten hot rods and race cars all have a story, and some of them are more interesting than others. But regardless of the story, it takes some home work and a lot of research to be able to find the history behind them. When it comes to old dragsters it is often harder than say a funny car or door car that have a name on them or visual clues. Often an old dragster has no bodywork and therefore no real great clues. Even if they have the builder’s name, if nobody is around to help with some of the history you can run into a dead end pretty quickly. But there is nobody better at drag racing history than Tommy Lee Byrd, the Hot Rod Hoarder. Check out the video to see what this dragster really did in its life. Video Description: Front engine dragsters can be difficult to identify, especially those that are home built on a tight budget. Famous cars like Garlits, Kalitta, Prudhomme cars had trademark details and plenty of reference photography from national events. The dragster of Todd Luckner from Corning, New York didn’t run many big events, but raced in BB/Gas Dragster at many New York and Pennsylvania tracks in the 1960s. The car featured a blown and injected small block Chevy with a clutch and direct drive setup. When the car ran its course, Todd sold it and moved on to other project cars, and he had no idea where the old chassis ended up. Somehow, it ended up in East Tennessee, and that’s where we found it. Currently under the ownership of Greg Daugherty from GPS Race Cars, the car is in great hands, as Greg is an excellent fabricator and can breathe new life into this old rail dragster. Follow along as we nail down the details on this old school slingshot and compare it to the old pictures we dug up of the car in its heyday. #dragracing #history #hotrodhoarder The post Hot Rod Hoarder Feature: Finding the History of this Forgotten Slingshot Dragster Is Harder Than You Might Think! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

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Only a month removed from the conclusion of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service – which produced arguably the most competitive Pro Mod drag racing in the history of the sport – the class finds itself in the middle of a heated, public, and deeply personal debate over parity between its dueling supercharger combinations. The numbers from the Winter Series tell the story of just how tight the racing has become. At the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals, the spread from No. 1 qualifier to No. 32 was just .055 seconds. At the U.S. Street Nationals, that number tightened to .041. And at the seventh running of the World Series of Pro Mod, the biggest and richest Pro Mod race in the history of the sport, the 32-car qualified field was separated by a razor-thin .049 seconds. Centrifugal supercharger-equipped entries won two of the three Winter Series races – Jason Harris ran the table at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals, going 3.561 at 211.06 mph in the final round to beat Sidnei Frigo’s screw-blown, KTR-tuned entry and claim the $50,000 Pro Mod victory in his Harts Charger-equipped “Party Time” Harold Denton tribute ’69 Camaro, tuned by Brandon Stroud. Aaron Stanfield captured the $150,000 World Series of Pro Mod title, bookending the series with centrifugal victories. Steve Jackson’s screw-blown KTR Shadow 3.0 ’68 Camaro took the U.S. Street Nationals in between – going 3.566 at 210.80 in the final after his opponent, Derek Menholt, went red by six thousandths on a 3.570 – but the overall trend was clear in a category that has historically been dominated by screw blower cars: the competitive landscape is changing, and it’s changing fast. What made the USSN field particularly staggering: all 32 qualifiers ran in the 3.50s – the quickest qualified field in Pro Mod history. And at the World Series, Stanfield’s story was as unlikely as it was compelling – making his Pro Mod debut during the Winter Series in December, Stanfield drove a screw-blown Elite Motorsports Camaro at the first two races before switching to a Harts Charger centrifugal ’69 Camaro out of the Scott Tidwell Racing camp for the WSOPM. He qualified eighth and beat Peter Norton – who won the 2025-26 DI Winter Series championship in the Harts Charger-equipped Hurricane Motorsports ’69 Camaro, tuned by standout crew chief Rickie Jones – in the final by just .003 seconds. Norton, a tractor pulling veteran who bought his Pro Mod car from Jeff Rudolf last November, earned Rookie of the Year honors and came out of nowhere to establish himself as one of the class’s most exciting new characters. All Eyes on the Rulemakers All eyes had been on drag racing’s multiple Pro Mod sanctions and series following the conclusion of the Winter Series. The PDRA made headlines when they announced their 2026 rules package prior to the start of their season, generating considerable conversation online. But the temperature rose significantly in recent days after both the PDRA and IHRA made parity-driven weight adjustments following their first races of the 2026 season – both moving weight onto centrifugal cars and taking weight off screw blower entries. It’s worth noting that the conversation around parity was already well underway before either sanctioning body made its move. During the Winter Series, officials made a controversial mid-series adjustment ahead of the World Series of Pro Mod, adding weight to the centrifugal combination after Eric Gustafson’s ProCharger-equipped Coast Packing Co. “Lard Machine” ’69 Camaro set a Winter Series record of 3.543 at 211.30 mph at the U.S. Street Nationals. Despite considerable online scrutiny, Gustafson and tuner Jason Lee still managed to qualify the car No. 1 at the World Series of Pro Mod with a 3.553 at 211.16 – and looked like a clear favorite to win based on the car’s consistency and performance. Now, as Pro Mod’s best go their separate ways to compete in their various series across the country, a growing sample size of races is creating a tremendous amount of conversation around the parity question – and the racers themselves are doing the talking. The Conversation Goes Public Bob Harris – a longtime drag racing figure, former track operator, original president of the PDRA, and father of Pro Mod superstar Jason Harris – posted a detailed breakdown on Facebook in reference to rumblings throughout the community that Pro Mod sanctions were considering rule changes to address a perceived performance advantage by centrifugal supercharger entries over screw-type superchargers. Harris cited historical performance data, including screw blower national records, and argued that the numbers didn’t support the narrative that centrifugal cars were running away from the field. It’s worth noting that his son Jason – who won the Winter Series-opening Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks, was the only driver eligible for the Elite Motorsports $1 million bonus for winning all three Winter Series races, and is a two-time PDRA Pro Boost champion – is firmly established as one of the centrifugal camp’s biggest stars. The response was immediate – and pointed. Kurt Steding, the P2 Contracting ’69 Camaro driver and 2024 PDRA Pro Boost championship runner-up, fired back directly at Harris: “I love your son, but stop please. You guys run 65 pounds of boost and we run 45-46.” Steding went on to detail the physical toll the screw blower combination takes on hardware, noting that his team went through four motors during the Winter Series alone, and drew a sharp contrast with what he sees as a far less demanding maintenance schedule for centrifugal teams. Billy Stocklin, a veteran tuner with decades of experience across multiple power adder combinations, offered perhaps the most widely shared line of the entire debate: “Screws haven’t changed since 1983. Run a 1983 centrifugal and then we can talk.” The comment drew over 60 reactions – the most engagement of any single comment in the thread. Reigning PDRA Pro Boost world champion Ty Tutterow weighed in publicly as well, and PDRA Pro Boost front-runner Randy Weatherford responded by telling screw blower teams to “get your ass to work.” The exchange between two of the PDRA’s biggest stars fueled days of back-and-forth online. Mark Savage – a protege of legendary Pro Mod racer, tuner, and supercharger specialist Al Billes, a DI 30 Under 30 alum, and one of the most renowned independent tuners for hire in the country – took to his own Facebook page to post about what he sarcastically dubbed “Flat Hoods R Us” and “Elite Promod” – references to the centrifugal cars’ flat-hood appearance compared to the visually iconic blower hat of a screw car. Savage, who is part of the Al-Anabi Racing camp and worked alongside Todd Tutterow in 2025 to lead driver J.R. Gray to the NHRA Pro Mod world championship, challenged the centrifugal camp directly on boost numbers, writing, “How many pounds of boost have the Harts/ProCharger picked up since these days you speak of? I already know the answer – just want to see if you’ll publicly admit it.” Several of these figures – including Dewayne Mills, father and crew chief on rising screw blower star Kallee Mills’ ’68 Camaro, which is tuned by standout Pro Mod tuner Lee White – have historically maintained a relatively quiet social media presence but have entered the conversation as the stakes have risen. White, too, has weighed in on the debate publicly. A Debate as Old as the Class Itself For those who have followed Pro Mod since its inception, the parity debate is nothing new. Rule controversy has been part of the class’s DNA since the first time a second power adder combination showed up to race against the first one. The early days featured nitrous versus supercharger arguments. Then it was roots blowers versus screw blowers. Then came turbos. And now, the conversation has evolved to supercharger versus supercharger – specifically, screw-type blowers versus the centrifugal units produced by ProCharger and the newer Harts Charger platform. “Pro Mod thrives on this kind of controversy, and it’s what has always made the class so unique,” DI co-host Mike Carpenter said on this week’s edition of The Wes Buck Show. “This is maybe one of the first times we’re seeing a combination that can compete with the screw blower. And now those guys find themselves in a different position than they’ve probably ever been.” The mechanics of the debate center on a fundamental regulatory asymmetry: screw blower cars are limited to a 92% maximum overdrive in most eighth-mile series, which directly caps how fast the blower can spin relative to the engine. Centrifugal cars, by contrast, are regulated primarily by head unit size – the physical dimensions of the compressor – and by minimum weight. The screw camp’s central complaint is that while their primary performance lever is hard-capped by overdrive, the centrifugal camp has significantly more room to tune within the rules. The result, according to screw blower advocates, is a significant gap in available power – one that weight adjustments alone may not be able to close. Multiple well-placed sources from both sides of the debate confirm that the boost numbers between the two combinations are not close, with screw blowers producing roughly 45-46 psi and centrifugal units making substantially more. Centrifugal critics argue the gap has only widened in recent months as competition between ProCharger and the newer Harts Charger platform has accelerated development on both sides. Meanwhile, screw blowers – which are SFI-certified, sealed units that cannot be modified – have seen no corresponding leap in available technology. The Stakes Have Never Been Higher Perhaps what’s most notable about this moment in Pro Mod isn’t the disagreement itself – it’s the volume, the visibility, and the passion behind it. For years, rules conversations in Pro Mod happened behind closed doors: late-night phone calls between racers and series officials, PRI Show hallway debates, private group texts. What’s happening now is fundamentally different. The conversation has moved to the public square, and fans are watching, engaging, and choosing sides in real time. That matters. “In the past, I would have argued that maybe we should shy away from openly discussing rule controversy,” DI Founder and Editorial Director Wes Buck said on The Wes Buck Show this week. “But the more I’ve watched this develop, it’s like – no. This is something we have to lean into. This drives conversation. This drives engagement. It gets people talking and gives them an opportunity to choose sides.” It’s also worth noting that despite the conversation being framed as “screw vs. centrifugal,” the Winter Series told a more complicated story than a simple runaway. Jackson’s USSN win was dominant – he beat Gustafson on a holeshot in the semifinals, going 3.602 to Gustafson’s 3.591. The KTR camp had a car in the final at three consecutive Winter Series races. Harris’s Million bid ended in Round 2 at USSN when he suffered a mechanical failure against Menholt. And the screw camp’s best cars – when the combination is treated right – are clearly still capable of winning any given weekend. Nobody’s going this crazy on social media about the rules in hardly any other class of drag racing. That says something about Pro Mod’s place in the sport – and its future. The fact that eighth-mile Pro Mod rules are making headlines and driving drag racing conversation on social media is, when viewed through the lens of what it means for the class, undoubtedly a positive thing. The next PDRA race will carry infinitely more juice because of this. So will the next IHRA event. Every qualifying sheet will be scrutinized. Every head-to-head matchup between a centrifugal car and a screw car will carry added weight. And every rules decision – or non-decision – by every sanctioning body will be dissected by a fan base that is more engaged in this conversation than it has ever been. The stakes in Pro Mod are rising. The conversation has never been louder. And the racing has never been closer. Stay tuned. This is far from over. This story was originally published on April 4, 2026. The post Pro Mod Team Owners, Crew Chiefs & Drivers Spar on Social Media Over Parity, Rule Changes first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Three distinct philosophies. Three icons of the 1970s. As Iconic Auctioneers prepares for its Shuttleworth 2026 sale, we are taking a closer look at a trio of motorcycles that defined their respective categories. From the Grand Prix pedigree of the Yamaha TZ350 and the liquid-cooled engineering of t... View the full article

It’s time to finish off the Spring Fling Million in Las Vegas, after one heck of a Million Dollar Friday!!!! It’s that time of year folks, when the country’s big dollar bracket racers head to Vegas for one of the biggest big-money bracket races in the world, the Spring Fling Million. We love this event and are so excited to share this year’s live-streaming video. Tons of cameras, finish line instant replay, and the Fling Staff is making sure to provide other cool content as well! You are going to get Tech Segments, tips and tricks, racer interviews, and more throughout the week and into the weekend. This race starts off Tuesday with the 32 car Dragster Shootout, where someone is going to take home a $68,000 dragster, and then rolls into big money races Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with Friday’s guaranteed $200,000 Winner’s minimum payout. If they get 495 entries into Friday’s Million the winner will take home a check for $1,000,000. This is some legit big-money racing like none other and we love it! The post FREE DRAG RACING LIVESTREAM: The Spring Fling Million! Big Money Bracket Races From Las Vegas – $30,000 Saturday! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

I tested the all-new Triumph Trident 800 at its launch in Alicante, Spain. You can watch my review and listen to my initial thoughts here.View the full article

Melanie Johnson is bringing a new look to the NHRA Winternationals, announcing Speedmaster as her primary partner for the 2026 season. The partnership officially hits the track April 9-12 at the In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, where Johnson’s Top Alcohol Dragster will debut its new Speedmaster livery at her home race. The partnership is built on a natural alignment between two names driven by horsepower. Speedmaster is defined by a mission to blend traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge innovation. These same values drive the Johnson family, whose name, like Speedmaster’s, has been synonymous with championship-winning performance for decades. For Johnson, the deal is the result of a deliberate, long-term effort to find a partner that values both on-track results and off-track substance. Beyond her role as a driver, Johnson will contribute her digital marketing expertise to Speedmaster, helping to grow the brand’s online presence while they support her pursuit of an NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series championship. Melanie Johnson (second from right), Alan Johnson (second from left) along with Speedmaster executives (Jason Kencevski and Melissa Parra) look forward to exciting 2026, photo credit Speedmaster “I met Melissa Parra (COO of Speedmaster) at a Women in Motorsports North America event last year, and our initial conversation quickly turned into a shared vision for how we could work together,” said Johnson. “After touring their facility in Los Angeles and talking with CEO Jason Kencevski, I was struck by the professionalism of their team and the legacy of their business. There is a clear parallel between the performance-driven mindset at Speedmaster and the way my dad and I have always approached racing. I’ve been working to put a program like this together since I started my career, and I’m grateful that Jason and Melissa recognized my passion for both marketing and racing.” Johnson enters 2026 following a standout rookie season where she proved she has the grit to match her family’s storied name. In 2025, she secured a North Central Regional victory in Norwalk, finished in the Top 10 of the National Championship points standings, and was named to the Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 list. Her momentum has continued into the new year, having recently been announced as a 2026 Shift Up Now Athlete. “What made this partnership straightforward was how Melanie operates. She came to Speedmaster with a clear understanding of the brand, a plan for how she could contribute on and off the track, and the work ethic to back it up. She races, she’s building her own path in the sport, and she brings the same discipline to marketing and brand representation that the Johnson name is known for on the starting line,” said Melissa Parra, COO of Speedmaster. Johnson will continue to compete with the McPhillips Racing team, led by Rich McPhillips Sr. and Rich McPhillips Jr., as they contend for the 2026 Top Alcohol Dragster world title. This story was originally published on April 3, 2026. The post Melanie Johnson, Speedmaster Announce Primary Partnership first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Gary Williams picked up $30,000 on Biondo Racing Products Wednesday at the Moser Engineering Spring Fling Million presented by RAD Torque Systems at the Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The all-door car final round was decided by the red light of Jayden Lawler from Jacksonville, North Carolina in the Cobalt against Gary Williams from Bradenton, Florida in the ‘02 Sonoma “Ole Red.” It was the second $30K Fling big check for Williams in addition to multiple $15K and shootout wins. Jayden Lawler had a .009 advantage on the tree over the lone dragster of Gabe Torres in the semifinals, getting to the stripe first by .006 to advance. Gary Williams took a solo trip down the track. The six remaining racers on the ladder included Jayden Lawler, Scott Taylor, Gabe Torres, Gabriel Hernandez Sr., Colby Fuller, and Gary Williams. Lawler was .013 and .01 above for the win over Taylor, while Williams was .001 and the lesser of the double breakout against the .008 of Fuller. In the last pair, Hernandez turned it just .005 red to Torres. Scott Taylor from Columbia Falls, Montana was the winner of the Laris Motorsports Insurance Pro Field over Steven Mang from Westminster, Colorado. He picked up a $1,000 bonus and combined into the Super Pro field at the ladder round. Cascade Truck Body and Trailer Sales Thursday will see eliminations of the second $30,000 purse of the week and the new Mr Cool DIY Direct Second Shot Shootout which will take the top 16 best losing packages of the re-entry round to race free for $3,000. Gate entries are welcome throughout the week and all of the racing action will be streamed live exclusively on the @RaceTheFlings YouTube courtesy of Hoosier Racing Tire and JEGS Performance. For more information visit www.BracketRaces.com, the Spring Fling Bracket Races Facebook page, or text VEGAS to (347) 974-7007. This story was originally published on April 3, 2026. The post Gary Williams Picks Up $30,000 On Biondo Wednesday at Moser Spring Fling Million Presented by RAD first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Small Tire Pro Stock racers will share the stage with Nostalgia Drag Racing League racers for the Nostalgia Drag Racing League Route 66 Rockabilly Reunion, May 22-23, 2026 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois. The fabled facility near the famous Gateway Arch will be a fine fit for the fan-favorite and fast cars that have as much character as they do horsepower. In addition to Small Tire Pro Stock, categories to keep an eye on include the Nostalgia Drag Racing League’s Pro 7.0, Pro 7.5, Pro Comp, Pro Gas, Modified Production, Nostalgia Super Stock, Nostalgia Gassers, Hot Rod Eliminator and Nostalgia Fun Runs. “With Small Tire Pro Stock and Nostalgia Super Stock racers being from the former NMCA series, there is a shared interest and passion for what we are doing now,” said Doug Duell, a multi-time NMCA Nostalgia Super Stock champion who now serves on the Nostalgia Drag Racing League executive board and will race his 1964 Drag’n Wag’n Plymouth Fury wagon at the event. “That is why we moved quickly when the NMCA went away to make Nostalgia Super Stock part of the Nostalgia Drag Racing League. As a growing series, we were happy to add Small Tire Pro Stock to this event at World Wide Technology Raceway, as well as our upcoming events at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park and Darana Raceway. Small Tire Pro Stock, with its fast cars on small tires, is a good addition.” Parking for racers will be 3-9 p.m. Thursday, May 21, and there is no testing session scheduled for this day. Then, on Friday, May 22, gates will open at 8 a.m., a test session will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. followed by two qualifying sessions beginning at 4 p.m. On Saturday, May 23, gates will open at 8 a.m., final qualifying will begin at 10 a.m. and eliminations will follow. For more information, visit nostalgiadragleague.com, wwtraceway.com, Facebook.com/SmallTireProStock or email smalltireprostock@gmail.com. “We are all really excited for this event,” said Duell. This story was originally published on April 3, 2026. The post Small Tire Pro Stock, Nostalgia Drag Racing League Racers to Share Stage For Route 66 Rockabilly Reunion first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Drag racing in the Southeast Gassers Association has premier gasser action for the modern day, covered with its no rival nostalgia action. In 2026, Grier Roofing, LLC, of Wellford, South Carolina, has SEGA covered as the Official Roofing Provider of SEGA. Grier Roofing is an award-winning roofing company that specializes in residential and commercial roofs. The roofing outlet has been awarded Best of the Upstate (South Carolina) for seven years in a row while earning the honors from Community Choice Awards – Best of Spartanburg (South Carolina) nine years in a row. Grier Roofing recognizes that having its customers covered in the dry with little thought to what’s overhead is paramount. They aim to be a partner in your residential or commercial roofing needs, “that prioritizes quality, expertise, and customer satisfaction.” This award-winning roofing company is headquartered in Wellford, South Carolina. But that doesn’t mean that SEGA customers beyond the Upstate of South Carolina are out of reach of Grier Roofing’s services. The service area of Grier Roofing reaches into the Midlands of South Carolina; areas of North Carolina with offices in Asheville and Charlotte; plus the ability to serve select areas in Georgia with an office in Atlanta. Chris Greer, proprietor of Grier Roofing, LLC, stated regarding the partnership with SEGA, which developed through SEGA owner and competitor Leslie Horne, “the Southeast Gassers Association represents well.” He’s also extending an exclusive 10% discount on a residential roof system to all SEGA competitors and fans as part of the SEGA partnership. The Southeast Gassers Association continues to build on its strong reputation by delivering the best nostalgia gasser drag racing in the world. Assisting with that mission in 2026 as a livestream partner and the Official Roofing Provider of SEGA is Grier Roofing, LLC. They have SEGA covered. They can have you covered as well! THE SOUTHEAST GASSERS ASSOCIATION 2026 SCHEDULE 4/11 Shadyside Dragway – Shelby, NC. 5/2 HOLIDAY RACEWAY – Woodstock, AL. 5/30 Brainerd Motorsports Park – Ringold, GA. 6/27 Knoxville Dragway – Knoxville, TN. 8/1 Rockingham Dragway – Rockingham, NC. 8/22 Farmington Dragway – Mocksville, NC. 9/12 Greer Dragway – Greer, SC. 10/9, 10 Gulfport Dragway – Gulfport, MS. 10/31 Shadyside Dragway – Shelby, NC. This story was originally published on April 3, 2026. The post Southeast Gassers Association Covered Right With Grier Roofing LLC inn 2026 Partnership first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Cleetus McFarland hosted another AWD vs RWD shootout at BMP. For this first time, a RWD car was able to bring home the win. View the full article

The following article was originally featured in July 2025, however, the story doesn't end there. Registration is open for the 2026 Edition of the Builder’s Best Custom Motorcycle Show for this year’s BMW MOA Rally in Essex Junction, Vermont. This year’s competition remains an inclusive arena, with ... View the full article

Texas is home to long stretches of highway, busy city roads, and scenic routes that attract thousands of motorcycle riders every year. For many people, riding offers a sense of freedom and a practical way to travel across the state’s wide landscape. However, with heavy traffic and varying road conditions, motorcycle accidents can occur suddenly and often lead to serious injuries. When a crash happens, riders and their families are left dealing with medical care, financial pressure, and questions about […] The post Essential Evidence Needed for a Strong Motorcycle Accident Case appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

Every rider knows that the open road comes with risks. But for cafe racer enthusiasts and motorcyclists across Texas, one of the most dangerous threats isn’t a pothole or a slick patch of road—it’s the left-turning driver who doesn’t see you coming. And with rideshare vehicles now flooding Texas roads, this already deadly scenario has become even more prevalent. In 2024 alone, 581 motorcyclists lost their lives on Texas roads, with intersection-related fatal crashes increasing by 21% from the previous […] The post Why Left Turns by Rideshare Drivers Are One of the Biggest Threats to Motorcyclists in Texas appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

Common Causes of Motorcycle Crashes and How Riders Can Reduce Risk in Florida Whether you’re riding a custom cafe racer or a modern sport bike, understanding crash risks is essential for every motorcyclist. Florida’s year-round riding weather makes it a haven for motorcycle enthusiasts, but the state consistently ranks among the top three for motorcycle-related fatalities. While no amount of caution eliminates every risk, knowing the common causes of crashes and how to respond can significantly improve your safety on […] The post Common Causes of Motorcycle Crashes and How Riders Can Reduce Risk in Florida appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

The cafe racer renaissance has brought vintage aesthetics back to Florida’s roads, but the debate over safety continues to divide the motorcycle community. While modern sport bikes boast cutting-edge technology and safety systems, retro-styled motorcycles appeal to riders seeking a more visceral, stripped-down experience. Understanding the real safety differences between these two categories matters, especially when navigating Florida’s unique riding conditions and legal landscape. The Safety Technology Gap Modern sport bikes come equipped with advanced safety features that were […] The post Are Retro Motorcycles Safer or Riskier Than Modern Sport Bikes in Florida? appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

Fuel Altereds are wild animals that run on nitro. Ryan Hill had his hands full when the "Nitro Bandido" tried to take flight at 240 mph.View the full article

Gary Williams collected another big check at the Spring Fling. Williams was able to pocket $30,000 with his victory Wednesday.View the full article

This weekend at the famed Santa Pod Raceway in England, there’s a big drag race called the Festival of Power going on, and all the action is LIVE right here! This event is a pre-cursor to the regular season and lots of the FIA guys use it as a tune up in their pro mods, alky funny cars, nitro bikes, and other machines. There is a ton of racing action going on, and you’ll see it all right here all weekend long. What a great way to spend Easter weekend! The post WATCH FREE LIVE Streaming Drag Racing From Santa Pod RIGHT HERE! The Festival Of Power Is ON This Weekend! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The history of Immokalee Regional Raceway is a fascinating story of resilience, and while this IHRA-sanctioned eighth-miler in southwest Florida has indeed escaped closure on a number of occasions, it looks as though the end of the line is squarely in sight due to the neighboring airport’s latest expansion plans. Editor’s Note: This column originally appeared in DI #198, the Photo Annual, in January/February 2026. Not only is the dragstrip situated on airport-owned land, but the track was also, in fact, once part of Immokalee Regional Airport, as the racing lanes were once runways for aircraft instead of hot rods. From the very beginning, the airport gave dragstrip founder Ralph Hester a 10-year lease on the property, with little expectation of it being extended, although Ralph somehow managed to turn a decade into a 27-year stint. “I’ve definitely outlived my stay,” says Hester. A number of airport expansions through the years have made it difficult on the dragstrip, often putting the track’s future in uncertain territory. Roughly five years ago, the airport launched an expansion plan that greatly encroached on the dragstrip, which included building a new taxiway for airplanes right across the staging lanes and starting line of the dragstrip, telling Hester the track would either have to be moved 330 feet down track or torn down entirely. Ralph and his son, Thomas, weren’t ready to throw in the towel just yet, so they dispensed many hours of sweat equity to move the track a mere 330 feet to accommodate the airport. In one regard, a move that short doesn’t sound all that difficult, but the wiring alone was 22 years old at the time, and it all just crumbled when it was pulled out of the earth. Every part and piece of the dragstrip was uprooted and moved, much of it with great difficulty, including new concrete poured for the starting line and a host of other updates. Fast-forward four years and the airport’s latest expansion plan involves the dragstrip completely ceasing to exist, and this time there’s no more options to move it to make room. The airport’s plan is to build brand-new hangers squarely where the racetrack is located, so they’re telling Hester that his beloved dragstrip has got to go. “Honestly, I’m surprised we’re still here,” says Hester, during his New Year’s race that ushered in 2026. The only reason the track lived to see another year was because the airport ran into some unexpected difficulty regarding the permits required to build the new hangers, so they told Ralph he could keep racing while they ironed things out. The hanger project actually got delayed twice, but Hester says he doesn’t anticipate any more extensions, and it looks as though the dragstrip is on track to be permanently closed at the end of May 2026. If there’s a silver lining to these current events, it’s the real possibility that Immokalee, Florida, may be getting a brand-new dragstrip! Hester tells me that he’s gotten some massive sponsorship pledges from his current associates, and he’s actively looking for land to build a new track. Ralph reminded me that the name Immokalee means “my home,” and that’s exactly how he feels about the place. “Immokalee has been good to me, and I don’t want to leave this town,” he says. Hester still works everyday selling produce for a living, and after work he and Thomas drive over to the track and work on dragstrip stuff. “When we don’t have a race going on we’re miserable!” he says. It’s the people and friendships he’s built over decades of being in the business that keeps him coming back. “The finest people in the world can be met at the dragstrip,” he’s told me on more than one occasion. I’ve probably visited Immokalee Regional Raceway a dozen times since my first trip 14 years ago, when I came here for the season-opening IHRA Pro-Am race. Many racers I’ve chatted with find the whole “Immokalee experience” to be a magnificent way to escape the bitter cold of winter. I’ve even met a group of racers who traveled 32 hours from Nova Scotia to race at Immokalee. It’s hard to imagine this place without its familiar dragstrip, operated by such a hospitable soul as Ralph Hester. So, if the curtain is indeed about to close on this final act, we’re all rooting for Ralph to find his new land, and keep the good times rolling for as long as fate will allow. The post On The Road: Immokalee Regional Raceway first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article