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Platforma BMW Airhead ma w sobie coś ponadczasowego. Prosta, mechaniczna i szczera, stanowi idealną podstawę do reinterpretacji, a nie renowacji. Projekt WASTELAND zrodził się z idei odarcia motocykla z jego emocjonalnego rdzenia – usunięcia nadmiaru, a jednocześnie wzmocnienia charakteru. Ten model, oparty na BMW R100RT z 1989 roku, nigdy nie miał stać się dopracowanym eksponatem. Zamiast tego, celem było stworzenie maszyny, która sprawia wrażenie, jakby przetrwała w innym świecie – surowej, funkcjonalnej i głęboko osobistej. Koncepcja WASTELAND czerpie […] The post WASTELAND — A Raw Interpretation of the BMW Airhead appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

Marco Bezzecchi, Jorge Martin, Pedro Acosta and the rest of the MotoGP field reflect on the highs, struggles and turning points from Round Three at COTA. The post MotoGP riders reflect on the weekend that was at COTA appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

CFMOTO used its 2026 CFMOTO Day event in Chengdu to showcase new models, its expanding racing program and the scale of its customer base, while also underlining the broader momentum behind the brand in markets such as Australia. The post Chengdu hosts CFMOTO Day 2026 showcasing brand momentum appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Marco Bezzecchi continued his blistering start to 2026 with victory at Circuit of The Americas, leading home Aprilia team-mate Jorge Martin for a second straight factory 1-2, while Pedro Acosta completed the podium and Jack Miller salvaged 16th in a difficult afternoon for Yamah The post Recapping the MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 Sunday contests from COTA appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Nicolo Bulega completed a Portimão hat-trick in WorldSBK, Valentin Debise doubled up in WorldSSP, Loris Veneman won a thriller in WorldSPB and Paola Ramos stole WorldWCR Race 2 on the final lap, while Remy Gardner, Tayla Relph and Carter Thompson all gave Australia reason to smile. The post Sunday WorldSBK/SSP/SPB/WCR recaps from Portimao appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

2026 MXGP World Championship Round Three – MXGP of Switzerland Schollenholz Round three of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship turned into a mud-soaked survival test at Frauenfeld, where Tom Vialle took his first MXGP overall win and Simon Längenfelder reclaimed control of MX2. The Schollenholz circuit, dry enough for Saturday qualifying, was transformed by […] The post Wet Frauenfeld delivers drama across MXGP, MX2, EMX250 and EMX125 appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

After leaving the opening two rounds empty-handed, Senna Agius delivered the perfect response at COTA, winning a red-flag shortened Moto2 race in a direct fight with Celestino Vietti to reignite his 2026 campaign The post Senna Agius bounces back with stirring Moto2 win at COTA appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Carbon ceramic brakes, carbon frame and bodywork, carbon swingarm, 247 horsepower, limited production, and a celebration of the brand's 100th birthday makes Ducati's Superleggera V4 Centenario the most extreme road-legal Ducati ever. View the full article

You are about to see a Harley Sportster turned into a true cafe racer, and it works. Many builders have tried to mix these two styles, but few have achieved the right stance and balance. When you look at this bike, you notice clean lines, strong proportions, and a simple design that feels natural on a platform not built for it. I want you to focus on how careful planning shaped this result. Instead of relying on costly parts or heavy frame […] The post Harley-Davidson Sportster Cafe Racer (Solace Motorcycle) appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

There is a lot of drag racing going on this weekend, as Spring is here and that means racing, racing, and more racing. We’re excited to share the 2nd annual Blittersdorf’s Automotive Door Car Domination race at MIR, so watch all the action live below. Welcome to the 2nd Annual Blittersdorf’s Automotive Door Car Domination, proudly presented by Sacks & Sons, INC! Get ready for an action-packed weekend of high-horsepower racing at the legendary Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville, MD, happening March 27–29, 2026. Watch some of the nation’s top door car drivers go head-to-head in intense, high-speed battles for ultimate bragging rights! Experience all the excitement as we bring you full event coverage from this can’t-miss weekend, powered by the incredible team at J Brothers Promotions. The post FREE LIVESTREAMING DRAG RACING: DOOR CAR DOMINATION 2026 FROM MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY- SUNDAY appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

MotoAmerica’s Road to MotoGP class opened its 2026 season alongside MotoGP at Circuit of The Americas, and the Australian contingent immediately featured at the front. Sam Drane left Austin with two top-four finishes, Jake Paige claimed a podium and the lap record on debut, and the new campaign began with Gouker and Matsudaira splitting wins in two races decided by a combined 0.419 seconds. The post Drane and Paige shine as MotoAmerica Talent Cup opens at COTA appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Detroit delivered one of the pivotal rounds of the 2026 Supercross season, with Ken Roczen mastering Ford Field’s punishing whoops for his 25th career 450SX win as Eli Tomac reclaimed the points lead, while Cole Davies stormed from 15th to secure a third straight 250SX East Main Event victory. The post Roczen strikes in Detroit – Davies makes it three straight in 250 East appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Here’s our second gallery of photos from the 2026 Toronto Motorama. If you missed the previous photos, click the link below to check those out too. (Photos by Mike Brooks) Continuing with his Toronto Motorama traditions, Mike Brooks has visited the great white north for the Toronto Motorama again this year. We’re used to seeing Brooks visit the Buffalo Motorama, to shoot great photos to share with all you BANGshifters, but this is the second year he’s visited Toronto and we dig it. The indoor car show scene has been off the hook this year, and it seems like the level of cars just keeps getting better and better. In the North East, the cold weather can hang on longer than a lot of the rest of the country, so indoor car shows are sometimes the only way for enthusiasts to get their car fix during the winter and early spring. The Toronto Motorama was awesome and you’ll dig all the photos. We’re starting off with our first gallery below, so check it out and then come back for more over the next couple of days.We approve and appreciate the effort and love that Mike continues to share all his photos with us here at BANGshift. So check out all the photos in his first gallery below, and remember we’ll have more coming this week. Also, we’d love for you to tell us what car is your favorite out of the gallery in the comments section below. We want to hear from you! CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL THE TORONTO MOTORAMA PHOTOS WE’VE SHARED SO FAR The post More 2026 Toronto Motorama Car Show Photos: Hot Rods, Customs, Muscle Cars, Race Cars, And More! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The International Hot Rod Association’s Offshore Racing Series kicks off their 2026 season today in St. Petersburg Florida, and features big speed from giant offshore boats and more. You can watch all the Day 2 action LIVE right here thanks to the IHRA YouTube channel livestream. So pull up a chair, get yourself something nice to drink, and check out all the racing action that is going on Saturday and Sunday! Video Description: The The Monster Energy 6th Annual, St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix Presented by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, (March 28–29, 2026) is the season-opening event for the IHRA Offshore Series National Championship, held along the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront. It features high-speed offshore powerboat and personal watercraft (PWC) racing. The post The Monster Energy 6th Annual St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater Day 2 appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Rapidly dropping track temperatures led Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series officials to postpone the completion of Saturday eliminations at the season-opening KTR Drag Racing PDRA Carolina Nationals presented by Pee Dee Fleet at Darlington Dragway. The series completed two round of eliminations in the professional classes and was wrapping up the second round of sportsman eliminations when the decision was made to postpone the rest of the race to the Summit Racing Equipment PDRA East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech, April 16-18, at Darana Motorsports Park in Dunn, North Carolina. “This event is now secure due to extended downtime and cold temperatures,” said Tyler Crossnoe, series director, PDRA. “We have lost the racing surface and do not feel it is a smart move to continue in the essence of safety.” The unseasonably cool temperatures that led to the postponement also presented record-setting conditions earlier in the day while the sun was out. In WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive, No. 1 qualifier Randy Weatherford backed up his E.T. record attempt from Friday night in Saturday’s opening round of eliminations, though he lost the round due to a red light. In the second round, Johnny Camp took the record by one thousandth of a second with his 3.542-second pass at 213.88 mph in his ProCharged “Hells Bells” ’69 Camaro tuned by Brandon Stroud. Camp is set to face Melanie Salemi in the semifinals, while reigning world champion Ty Tutterow will take on Lyle Barnett in the other semifinal pairing. The Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous presented by Jerry Bickel Race Cars semifinals will feature the three most recent world champions. Three-time world champ and No. 1 qualifier Tommy Franklin will meet 2024 world champion Fredy Scriba and reigning world champion Marcus Butner will line up next to “Mountain Man” Mike Achenbach. Jerry Morgano, the No. 1 qualifier in Liberty’s Gears Pro Street presented by KTR Drag Racing, kept his qualifying performance going in eliminations, as he is set to face Blake Denton in the semis after taking out E.T. record holder Richard Reagan in the second round. Super Bowl champion Fletcher Cox will meet second-generation driver Joel Wensley Jr. on the other side of the ladder. Two-time and reigning PDRA Pro 632 presented by Mark Williams Enterprises world champion Jeff Melnick will square off against No. 1 qualifier J.C. Beattie Jr. in the semis, while Melnick’s teammate, Jeff Pittman, will get a bye to the final round. The semifinals in 1320 Fabrication Super Street presented by Brian’s Heating & Cooling will see No. 1 qualifier Matt Schalow taking on 2024 world champion Dan Whetstine and reigning world champion Connor McGee facing fellow young gun Austin Vincent. In the sportsman classes, MagnaFuel Elite Top Sportsman presented by PAR Racing Engines completed two rounds, Greenbrier Excavating & Paving Elite Top Dragster presented by American Race Cars completed one round, and MagnaFuel Top Sportsman and ATI Performance Products Top Dragster presented by TBM Brakes finished three rounds. Edelbrock Bracket Bash presented by Philadelphia Racing Products did not start eliminations and entry fees will be refunded. Pro Jr. Dragster ran one round of eliminations, while Classic Graphix Top Jr. Dragster did not start eliminations. The Carolina Nationals will be completed at Darana Motorsports Park during the East Coast Nationals on Thursday, weather permitting. This story was originally published on March 28, 2026. The post PDRA Carolina Nationals Postponed Due to Cold Temperatures; Race to Conclude at East Coast Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

MotoGP 2026 Round Three – COTA – Saturday Saturday at COTA was defined as much by the stewards as it was by the stopwatch, with grid penalties in qualifying for Marco Bezzecchi and Luca Marini, an eight-second tyre-pressure sanction that stripped Pedro Acosta of a Sprint podium, and a Sunday long-lap penalty for Marc Marquez […] The post Martin wins chaotic COTA Sprint as penalties reshape Saturday appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Nicolo Bulega remained unbeaten in the 2026 WorldSBK season at Portimao, while Valentin Debise claimed a first WorldSSP win for ZXMOTO, Maria Herrera opened WorldWCR with a dominant victory and Antonio Torres won the first-ever World Sportbike rac The post Bulega perfect as Debise, Herrera and Torres star at Portimao on Saturday appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

In the far east of Germany, Zwickau sits, a city where the air has smelled of two-stroke premix and industrial ambition for over a century. Known as the ‘City of Automobiles,’ it’s the birthplace of Audi and the infamous Trabant. But for those who grew up in the rural stretches of the former GDR, th... View the full article

I rode Royal Enfield's Classic 650, which comes in three lovely colorways, and here are my first impressions on what this bike is like to ride.View the full article

The International Hot Rod Association’s Offshore Racing Series kicks off their 2026 season today in St. Petersburg Florida, and features big speed from giant offshore boats and more. You can watch all the action LIVE right here thanks to the IHRA YouTube channel livestream. So pull up a chair, get yourself something nice to drink, and check out all the racing action that is going on Saturday and Sunday! Video Description: The The Monster Energy 6th Annual, St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix Presented by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, (March 28–29, 2026) is the season-opening event for the IHRA Offshore Series National Championship, held along the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront. It features high-speed offshore powerboat and personal watercraft (PWC) racing. The post The Monster Energy 6th Annual St. Pete Powerboat Grand Prix by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater Day 1 appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

There is a lot of drag racing going on this weekend, as Spring is here and that means racing, racing, and more racing. We’re excited to share the 2nd annual Blittersdorf’s Automotive Door Car Domination race at MIR, so watch all the action live below. Welcome to the 2nd Annual Blittersdorf’s Automotive Door Car Domination, proudly presented by Sacks & Sons, INC! Get ready for an action-packed weekend of high-horsepower racing at the legendary Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville, MD, happening March 27–29, 2026. Watch some of the nation’s top door car drivers go head-to-head in intense, high-speed battles for ultimate bragging rights! Experience all the excitement as we bring you full event coverage from this can’t-miss weekend, powered by the incredible team at J Brothers Promotions. The post FREE LIVESTREAMING DRAG RACING: DOOR CAR DOMINATION 2026 FROM MARYLAND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

They promised 32 car fields for their first two events of the 2026 season, and it’s time to watch! If you love Funny Cars, and who doesn’t, then check out this great racing action LIVE from Tulsa Raceway Park. They are bringing all the eliminations from Race 1 so don’t miss a thing right here. And let us know which Funny Car is your favorite in the comments below. The post Funny Car Chaos Eliminations LIVESTREAM | Saturday | Tulsa Raceway Park 2026 | Race 1 appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

It’s time for some Pro Pulling Series action from the IHRA Mac Trailer Winter Nationals in Kentucky, and if you love dirt flinging pulling action then this is the livestream for you this weekend. We’re bringing you all the action right here from the IHRA’s crack production team. Check out all the action live and let us know what you think! The post FREE Tractor Pulling Livestream From The IHRA Pro Pulling Mac Trailer Winter Nationals In Kentucky appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

If you want to see some fun road racing action this weekend, look no further than Sonoma Raceway, aka Sears Point, in Northern California. Located just north of the San Francisco Bay, this race track is beautiful, historic, and challenging. Oh and did I mention fun? I first raced around the track at Sears Point more than 35 years ago and many things have changed out there since. I’ve had the pleasure of racing there in more recent years, I have announced events there, and have some great memories at this place. If you get the chance to go there for an event, you absolutely should. But today Sonoma Raceway is all about the TC America race happening this weekend. Check out the livestreams, and replays, below and let us know what you think. The first livestream player is at the bottom of the page, with the newest scheduled event of the day up top. Scroll down to see what’s live now and enjoy! The post FREE ROAD RACING LIVESTREAM | Race 1 | Sonoma Raceway | TC America powered by Skip Barber 2026, Plus McLaren Racing, GT4, And More! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

ASBK 2026 Round Two – SMSP – SW-Motech Superbike Josh Waters came into the second Australian Superbike encounter at Sydney Motorsport Park with renewed momentum after delivering a champion’s response in Saturday’s opening bout. The defending champion converted Friday-night pole into victory in the 13-lap first race, holding firm under pressure from Cru Halliday and […] The post Voight dominates final ASBK bout at SMSP as Waters wins the round appeared first on MCNews. View the full article