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Rich McPhillips Jr. opened the 2026 IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series season with his first Top Alcohol Dragster victory, taking the Ironman trophy at Motorsports Park – formerly Galot Motorsports Park – in dominant fashion across three elimination rounds on Saturday. McPhillips qualified sixth with a 3.547-second pass at 225.11 mph in Q2 after posting a 3.552 at 223.80 mph in the opening session. On race day, McPhillips ran a 3.459 at 231.04 mph in Round 1 to defeat Joey Severance (3.482, 220.84 mph), a run that established a new elapsed time track record at the facility. He followed with a 3.477 at 228.61 mph in the semifinals over Jackie Fricke (3.676, 222.18 mph) before closing out Jamie Noonan in the final, 3.493 at 229.78 mph to Noonan’s 3.545 at 229.04 mph. The victory marked McPhillips’ third IHRA final-round appearance – the most of any Top Alcohol Dragster competitor in the newly revived series. His two prior finals came in 2025 at Darana Dragway 42 in West Salem, Ohio, and Darana Dragway in Milan, Michigan. The win carries added family significance. Rich McPhillips Sr. was part of an IHRA victory in 1989 as car owner and crew chief for driver Peter Gallen in Alcohol Funny Car at Bristol Dragway, and won his own Ironman from the driver’s seat in Pro Fuel Dragster in 2010 at Grand Bend, Ontario. “You can’t explain what it means to win,” McPhillips Jr. said. ”When the scoreboard lights up, it’s a great feeling. The great thing about running eighth mile is you’re able to see who wins. I have to thank all of my guys – Kenneth, my Pop, Larry, Earl, and Bill. We were short crew guys and they all stepped up. This is a team effort and we raced a great team tonight. It’s been a couple years since I’ve gotten a trophy, so it feels good.” McPhillips Racing’s next outing is a dual-car effort featuring drivers Anthony Troyer and Melanie Johnson at the NHRA Winter Nationals at In-N-Out Burger Dragstrip in Pomona, California. This story was originally published on March 24, 2026. The post McPhillips Jr. Claims IHRA Top Alcohol Dragster Win at Darana Motorsports Park first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Here’s our last blast of photos from David Whealon, but we’ve got more galleries coming still! Use the link below to check out any of the photos you might have missed so far! (Photos by David Whealon) – NHRA Drag Racing at the Gatornationals was off the hook yet again in 2026! The week started with new drivers, crew chiefs, and teams, plus record breaking performances in testing, and ended with big wins and happy fans. This is the start of a whole new year of NHRA Drag Racing and we know this season is going to be something special. We’ve got great action photos from Gainesville thanks to longtime contributor David Whealon. David was in Florida shooting all kinds of fun stuff at the Gatornationals and sent us a whole bunch of his favorites. I’ve raced and announced a fair amount in the state of Florida and can tell you that the fans there are awesome, and they came out in force this past weekend. We’re talking about a completely sold out crowd and packed house. That’s awesome news for drag racing fans. And boy did they get a great show at the 2026 Gators. Everyone that goes always comments on how fun the crowd is there and they aren’t kidding. We hope you enjoy the photos as much as they loved the live action. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM THE GATORNATIONALS The post Our 2026 NHRA GatorNationals Action Photos Just Keep Coming: Funny Cars, Top Fuel, Door Cars, Pro Mod And More! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Here’s the Day 5 video from The Texas Motorplex and TX2K26! If you missed any of the previous videos, just click the link below to check them out too. With the sale of Houston Raceway Park three years ago, TX2K was in need of a new home and with only one really big world class drag racing facility left, that meant that TX2K had to move to the Texas Motorplex in Ennis. This is the third year at the Motorplex, and it is carrying on the tradition that was started in Houston. This year’s action was hot and heavy, that is for sure! This track was the first all concrete dragstrip in the world, and also the first to see a 300 mph pass, and we’re sure it will see more new records during TX2K as well. The boys at 1320Video have some great video coming and are saying they have been seeing some of the best cars they have ever seen attend TX2K. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED THE PREVIOUS TX2K26 VIDEO! The post TX2K26 Day 5 From The Texas Motorplex: The CRAZIEST TX2K ENDING Anyone Has Seen In YEARS! $36,000 To Win This Race appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

When Royal Enfield launched the Hunter 350, it wasn't just releasing a motorcycle; it was providing a gateway into the brand for a younger, urban audience. Built on the 349cc J-platform, the Hunter is a punchy, agile roadster that trades the stately poise of the Classic 350 for a more responsive, st... View the full article

Six-time Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series champion Justin Lamb hasn’t let his foot off the gas since locking down the Super Stock world title last fall. After barreling into 2026 with a final-round at the NHRA Pacific Division opener and a win at the Snyder Sportsman Classic in Pomona, he returned to Phoenix hellbent on keeping the fire stoked. It was mission accomplished on Sunday at Firebird Motorsports Park as Lamb drove his LIUNA Chevrolet COPO Camaro to a hard-fought Stock Eliminator victory and the 35th national event win of his career. Lamb started the day by accepting his 2025 championship jacket and commemorative ring during opening ceremonies for the 41st annual FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, and he concluded it by hoisting a prestigious NHRA 75th anniversary Diamond Wally. “It was a special day from start to finish, and it was just awesome to be able to bring LIUNA to the winner’s circle so early in our partnership,” said Lamb. “This is our first Wally for LIUNA Local 872, and I don’t plan on it being the last. We’re really excited, and I’m sure they are, too.” A lifelong racer, Lamb has experienced a wide range of paths to victory. While it seems cut and dry – turn on one win light, then another, and another until the field has been conquered – circumstances at each event can and do vary greatly. This year’s rendition of the Arizona Nationals was no exception, from Mother Nature’s fist of fury to surprising twists of fate. In order to navigate blistering temperatures even more extreme than usual in the Valley of the Sun, NHRA moved the start time each day to 7:15 a.m. The hearty Stock Eliminator racers managed the altered schedule, and Lamb proved unfazed. The next obstacle to overcome was a bit trickier: a stunning first-round exit in his Super Stock car sent opponent Jon Irving ahead. The RAD Torque Systems-branded Chevrolet Camaro with the No. 1 on the window was in the trailer, and Lamb was disappointed but determined to rebound. But in the very next round of Stock Eliminator and just a short while later, Irving was waiting for him there as well. A 144-degree Fahrenheit racing surface was anything but welcoming, but Lamb and the LIUNA Chevy maneuvered the track a bit better to claim a ticket to Sunday eliminations. Victory was coming into view, but first, he had to get past good friend and five-time world champion Jimmy DeFrank in the semifinals. Both drivers were eager to race their worthy opponent, but DeFrank left the starting line -.012 too soon and set the red light glowing, allowing Lamb to move ahead to the 53rd final of his career. Successfully defending the Stock title he earned there at last season’s national event, Lamb’s win light over veteran competitor Leo Glasbrenner translated to a sixth national event win at Firebird Motorsports Park. “This was really cool, and to have Dan and Tammy from RAD Torque here, and my wife Jeanine and the kids, my parents, all my friends – it’s just really exciting,” said Lamb. “We’re just out here having fun, doing it as a family and enjoying it. These NHRA 75th anniversary Diamond Wallys and the medallions make it even more special, and if we can get a few more this year, I’d be pretty happy.” Lamb is grateful to race with the support of partners LIUNA Local 872, RAD Torque Systems, Stone Chevrolet, Goodyear Racing Tires, Redback Boots, LIQUI MOLY, Sunoco Race Fuels, Palmer Electric, Moser Engineering, Team Acme, and Lafferty Drilling and Blasting. The next event on the schedule will be the 66th annual NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, April 9-12, 2026. The post Justin Lamb Welcomes New Partner LIUNA to NHRA with Arizona Nationals Victory first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Recent NHRA Gatornationals winner Chad Green was seeking another Funny Car trophy this weekend at the NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park in triple digit heat with his 12,000-horsepower CGM Bond-Coat Ford Mustang. Racing at the hottest track surface (140-plus degrees) seen in decades, Green and CGM team were ready for the tough conditions when qualifying opened on Friday morning at the racing facility south of Phoenix. Led by crew chiefs Joe Serena and Dean Marinis, the Midland, Tex., driver quickly moved into the top half of the 16-car Funny Car field with a 4.017 clocking and came back on Saturday with a 3.990 for the third starting position. In the first round of Sunday’s competition, Green’s Ford Mustang kept that strong performance against Dylan Winefsky with a 4.011 run at 320.97 miles per hour. Green advanced to the quarterfinals against Paul Lee, but a supercharger issue off the starting line cost Chad a chance for the win. Despite the second-round loss, Green still leads the in the current NHRA Mission Funny Car point standings with the next event set for April 10-12 at the famed NHRA Winternationals in Pomona, Calif. Green is a former winner at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds track, winning the In N Out World Finals in 2023. “We were pleased how our race car performed in the heat at Phoenix,” said Green, an Odessa, Tex., businessman when he isn’t driving a nitro-burning Funny Car. “The conditions were extremely difficult for all of the nitro teams all three days. But our team was managing the track surface as well as possible. We had a chance to win the race at Phoenix, just like at Gainesville. But we had a blower issue in the second round, and the car smoked the tires right off the starting line. It’s a shame, because we had a good race car. “We’ll look at the issues and prepare for another strong run at Pomona. We have won there before and we can do it again. I think the temperatures will be much cooler in a few weeks in Southern California than what we dealt with at Phoenix. We were happy to have Blake (Alexander) back in the Pronto car at Phoenix too.” Alexander, the four-time NHRA national event winner from Charlotte, made his NHRA return after a five-month layoff with his popular Pronto Auto Services Dodge Hellcat. Blake is in his second season with CGM team after scoring a runner-up finish and several semifinal appearances in 2025. Unfortunately, Alexander had the difficult task of taking on the No. 1 qualifier, Spencer Hyde, in the opening round of eliminations Sunday at Firebird Motorsports Park. Racing in the right lane proved to be tough with a bump in the pavement at the 300-foot mark, and Blake held a starting reaction margin against Hyde. However, Alexander’s Dodge Hellcat lost traction when it hit the track bump. Despite the early exit, Alexander was pleased with his team’s progress in the heat. “The heat was definitely an issue for us and all of the teams at Phoenix,” said Alexander. “But it felt good to be back in the race car again after the long layoff and working with the CGM crew. It felt a little rusty in the car, but I had some decent (starting line) lights. We were shy on horsepower in the first qualifying run and then we had to make a few clutch adjustments. That was the hottest track temperatures I think I have ever raced on in my career, and the surface was so tricky. I wasn’t sure if the traction would be there with a 12,000-horsepower car. I’m looking forward to better weather and track temperatures in a few weeks at Pomona (April 10-12).” Green and Alexander will return to NHRA national event competition at the Lucas Oil NHRA Winternationals at the Los Angeles County Fairgrounds in Pomona, Calif., on April 10-12. Action is set for Friday, April 10, with qualifying rounds at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. PDT. Saturday’s (April 11) qualifying will take place at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. PDT, with final eliminations on Sunday, April 12, at 11 a.m. PDT. Fox Sports 1 will telecast Sunday’seliminations at 3:30 p.m. PDT/6:30 p.m. EDT. The post Triple Digit Heat Makes for Difficult Conditions for Green, Alexander at Arizona Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Coming into the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park, rising star Dylan Winefsky was looking to continue to improve his driving skills and Funny Car performance. The Arizona-based driver executed masterfully on both fronts, posting career best elapsed times and speeds throughout the race. Winefsky qualified No. 14 and faced a tough first round opponent, Gatornationals winner and points leader Chad Green. Driving the Nitro Moose Funny Car with sponsorship support from Lowe’s Home Improvement, Audio Express, Robert’s Car Care, Bob Jackson Auto Body, and Outlaw Race Engines, Winefsky made a strong run in the first round coming up just short to Green. “We just kept improving with every run this weekend,” said Winefsky. “Even the last run in the first round when the belt broke, we had our best 60-foot and our best 330-foot time. We can carry all this momentum into Pomona and keep everything the same, we should improve even more Pomona, especially with better air.” Through four rounds of qualifying Winefsky and the Nitro Moose Funny Car team tuned by veteran Johnny West improved on the performance side. They capped off their qualifying effort with a 4.159 second, 299.93 mph setting personal best records for Winefsky. “I’m way more comfortable in the car this first race in the year compared to all last year,” said Winefsky. “Each run in the car just keeps getting better. I am getting more comfortable with each run too. I couldn’t do it without all these guys and everyone on this team. It was great weekend. Couldn’t have gone better.” In the first round of eliminations Winefsky and the Nitro Moose Funny Car team knew they would have their hands full with Green. Both 12,000-horsepower Funny Cars executed their burnout and rolled up to the starting line. Both race cars left the starting line together and Green started pulling away as they flew down the track. Winefsky lost power when his blower belt let go and Green cruised to victory with a winning time of 4.011 seconds to Winefsky’s 5.369 seconds. The first-round exit did not diminish the team’s enthusiasm for the start of the season and performing in front of the hometown crowd. “It was cool seeing a bunch of our friends come out and support us,” said Winefsky. “We also had a bunch of local sponsors that we were able to have come out and spend a couple days with us. It’s cool racing in your hometown. I’m having a blast. I’m pretty sure you can ask anyone here, they are all having a blast too. We’re a fun group and without these guys, none of this would be possible.” The team will be heading west in three weeks for the historic NHRA Winternationals, April 9-12, 2026 at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip. Fans interested in tickets can visit www.nhra.com and for more information on Dylan follow his social media on Facebook and Instagram. This story was originally published on March 24, 2026. The post Dylan Winefsky Makes Most of Hometown Arizona Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

A weekend of record high temperatures presented challenges for teams competing at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, but Rookie of the Year contender Maddi Gordon and her Carlyle Tools Top Fuel team adapted well and reached the semifinals for the second consecutive race Sunday afternoon at Firebird Motorsports Park. The Ron Capps Motorsports driver had the quickest car on the property on Friday and ultimately qualified a career-best fourth, setting up a promising race day in the heat. Gordon is now fifth in the Top Fuel points standings after the second of 20 races. With crew chiefs Rob Flynn and Troy Fasching calling the shots, Gordon was the star of the first qualifying session on Friday morning as she fired off the only sub-4-second pass of the session, a 3.844-second E.T. at 329.42 mph. Though she didn’t improve in the second session, she maintained the top spot to end the day as the provisional No. 1 qualifier for the first time as a professional driver. Saturday brought Gordon’s first career Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, a race-within-a-race featuring the semifinalists from the previous event. It was a side-by-side race from stripe to stripe, but Gordon’s 3.806 E.T. came up just a tick short to two-time and reigning world champion Doug Kalitta and his 3.804 E.T. In the challenging final qualifying session, Gordon’s machine lost traction around half-track and coasted to the finish line, ultimately settling into the No. 4 starting position. On Sunday morning, Gordon lined up against newcomer Jaren Mott. Gordon grabbed the starting line advantage and never looked back, powering to a 3.852-second pass at 324.98 mph to move on. Gordon then met up with 2025 regular season champion Tony Stewart in the quarterfinals. Though Stewart moved first, Gordon drove around him with an ultra-consistent 3.851 E.T. at 324.83 mph. In the semifinals, matched up with past world champion Shawn Langdon, Gordon started to lose traction down-track and coasted across the finish line behind Langdon. She did, however, earn a spot in the next Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge with her semifinal appearance. “Rob and Troy have proven they know how to walk it down the hot racetracks,” Gordon said. “It’s not about applying all the power. It’s walking it through there, which can be harder than trying to slam down those fast runs at times. I’m just really, really happy. I was in the car just looking around, thinking, ‘There is nobody else I’d rather drive for than Ron (Capps), Rob and Troy, Chuck (Grospitch), everybody on our team, Carlyle Tools, and Monster Energy. “My reaction times are getting a little bit more consistent in the .080s, and my dad and I worked on that on the practice tree this weekend,” continued Gordon, referencing her father, three-time NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car world champion Doug Gordon. “As much time as the crew chiefs spend in the lounge making the race car go fast, I try to spend the same amount of time making me the best driver I can be. My reaction time on the starting line and my reaction time catching it when it smokes the tires or something like that is what’s going to make me a valuable driver, so that’s what I’m trying to work on.” Gordon’s rookie season behind the wheel of the Carlyle Tools Top Fuel dragster will continue in three weeks at one of her home races on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, the NHRA Winternationals, April 10-12, at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, California. The post Maddi Gordon Adds Another Top Fuel Semifinal Appearance at NHRA Arizona Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Rocky Talkie knows that Search & Rescue teams don't get the support they deserve, which is why the company started its own Awards program to help SAR groups around the country. View the full article

In celebration of a defining milestone in American motorsports, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has partnered with contemporary watch brand Filippo Loreti to unveil a collection commemorating NHRA’s 75th anniversary. This NHRA watch collaboration introduces two exclusive models, each available on a stainless-steel bracelet or performance rubber strap, designed to celebrate seven-plus decades of speed, engineering excellence, and championship legacy in professional drag racing. The licensing partnership was brokered by JRL Group, NHRA’s licensing agency. Since its founding in 1951, the NHRA has grown into the world’s premier drag racing authority, setting standards for competition, speed, and innovation across the motorsports industry. The 75th anniversary represents a historic moment for drivers, teams, and fans alike. To commemorate this milestone, the Filippo Loreti x NHRA 75th Anniversary collection captures the spirit of the dragstrip through bold design language, technical precision, and commemorative detailing worthy of the occasion. The collection features two celebratory references: A royal blue dynamic chronograph engineered with racing-inspired aesthetics and a highly legible dial layout. The design reflects the instrumentation and intensity of professional drag racing, emphasizing timing precision and visual impact. A two-tone sport-driven chronograph model that blends contemporary design with refined detailing, offering a versatile tribute to the NHRA’s enduring legacy and evolution. Each model is offered in two configurations: Stainless steel bracelet for a classic, structured presence High-performance rubber strap for a sport-forward, track-ready look This dual offering ensures flexibility for collectors and enthusiasts who move seamlessly between events at the track and everyday wear. In keeping with the personal connection many fans share with the sport, every watch in the NHRA 75th Anniversary collection includes complimentary caseback engraving. Customers may personalize their timepiece with a name, commemorative date, racing number, or meaningful message, transforming the watch into a bespoke tribute to NHRA history. This added customization reinforces the commemorative nature of the release while enhancing long-term collector value. Both models prominently feature official NHRA 75th anniversary insignia and dedicated case back markings to celebrate this historic date. Designed for durability and precision, the watches combine motorsport-inspired aesthetics with everyday functionality. The partnership between Filippo Loreti and the NHRA underscores a shared commitment to performance, precision engineering, and design excellence. By translating the energy of the dragstrip into a wearable mechanical instrument, the collaboration offers enthusiasts a tangible symbol of racing heritage. As the NHRA marks 75 years of championship moments and record-breaking runs, this collection stands as a lasting tribute to the athletes, innovators, and fans who have propelled the sport forward. The Filippo Loreti x NHRA 75th Anniversary watches are available now. Each model is available with a stainless-steel bracelet or rubber strap, with complimentary engraving included for all purchasers. This NHRA watch collection can be purchased at https://filippoloretiwatches.com/collections/nhra. The post NHRA Marks 75 Years of Championship Drag Racing with Signature Filippo Loreti Timepieces first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The new KB399 is the most financially accessible Bimota ever, but is it worth it considering how heavily it's based on the Kawasaki ZX-4RR? Here's what we know.View the full article

The 2026 Osaka Motorcycle Show just wrapped, and Honda brought a couple of E-Clutch design concepts to the show that look production-ready.View the full article

Honda adds new production lines in India, boosting capacity to over 2 million motorcycles a year in a single plant. View the full article

It's not every year you reach an entire century of existence, so Ducati is inviting all its loyal fans around the world to go for a ride.View the full article

The Bimota BX450 takes the proven Kawasaki KX450X platform and gives it Italian tuning, race-proven upgrades, and serious off road capability. View the full article

The Fireball tools go-kart belt sander is something special, that’s for sure, and with 5 horsepower you’d think that it could hog away any material needed. And it does. But more power is always good, right? In the video below, Jason walks us through testing, upgrading, and testing some more as he sees just how good this big beast of a belt sander really is. I know it would do anything and everything I ever cared about, that’s for sure! Check it out and let us know what you think. Video Description: Many of you guys recognize this go-kart belt grinder I made on this channel a few years ago. Since then, it’s been used daily, and it’s time for an upgrade. Which brings the question: Is 10 HP too much for this belt grinder? Only one way to find out! The post How Dangerous Is A 10hp Belt Grinder? The Fireball Tools 5HP Go Kart Belt Sander Is A Scary Machine Now! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

We’ve all owned a set of valve covers or a timing cover or some other automotive part that has raised letters on them. And sometimes they have a different color of paint on those raised letters. The cheaper stuff is usually all just one color though and that’s because it takes effort to create a clean raised letter in a different color than the background. And over the years, I’ve heard of a few different ways to create this effect, but even the easiest ones are going to require a couple of steps to complete. In the video below from Old Glory Garage you will get a good look at the process, and the results, so that you can start working on your own raised letter parts. What do you think of his process? Do you have a better one? If you do have another suggestion, please comment with that process or reach out to me directly at chad@bangshift.com The post Painting Raised Letter Valve Covers Can Be A Pain, But When Done Right The Results Are Worth The Steps Taken appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

We shared Funny Car action from the IHRA Season Opener at Darana Motorsports Park, formerly GALOT, yesterday and loved the IHRA Nitro action. Fuel Altereds are part of the Nitro show as well, along with Top Fuel, so if you are a Nitro fan you’ll love it. Only the IHRA has three Nitro classes in competition, which means one hell of a show for fans online and in person alike. Video Description: IHRA Fuel Altered qualifying roars to life at Darana Motorsports Park! Friday night thunder from the IHRA Series Opener in Dunn, North Carolina showcases wild, sideways, nitro-burning Fuel Altereds battling for position in both qualifying sessions. Monday Morning Racer brings you wall-to-wall Fuel Altered qualifying action from the IHRA season opener at Darana Motorsports Park (formerly GALOT Motorsports Park). From tire shake to header flames, these unpredictable machines put on a show as teams fight to lock into the field and start their season strong. If you love old-school drag racing attitude, big horsepower, and short-wheelbase chaos, this is must-see footage from one of the most exciting classes in the sport. The IHRA is back, and Fuel Altereds are delivering the kind of edge-of-your-seat qualifying runs fans crave. Expect nitro cackle, wild launches, and drivers wrestling these beasts down the groove under the Carolina lights. FEATURES • IHRA Fuel Altered qualifying coverage • Both Friday qualifying sessions • Darana Motorsports Park debut IHRA opener • Raw drag racing atmosphere • Sideways launches and big horsepower passes. The post Nitro Video: FUEL ALTERED QUALIFYING FROM THE 2026 IHRA SEASON OPENER AT DARANA MOTORSPORTS PARK appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Neal Chance Racing Converters has a new high-performance 4L80 torque converter. This converter is all 100% new parts with no OEM core. View the full article

Moto News Weekly Wrap March 24, 2026 What’s New: USA wins 2026 FIM Oceania Women’s MX Cup 2026 Atlanta Short Track – American Flat Track Report Liam Draper tops American Enduro Round Two 2026 AusProMX Round One – Wonthaggi Wrap 2026 AMA SX Round Ten – Birmingham Wrap 2026 Rally-Raid Portugal Wrap 2026 MXGP Round […] The post Moto News | Short Track | MX | Enduro | SX | Rally | MXGP | Oceania Women’s MX Cup appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup COTA Test Young Australian Archie McDonald has made an immediate impression ahead of the inaugural FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup, finishing second overall in the championship’s first official test at Circuit of the Americas. McDonald, riding for Australian Harley-Davidson dealership chain Joe Rascal Racing, posted a best lap of 2m14.010s […] The post Archie McDonald shines in maiden Bagger World Cup test at COTA appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

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Triumph Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer DGR Edition Triumph has used the opening of registrations for the 2026 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride to reveal a one-off Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer DGR Edition, built as this year’s Gentlefolk prize bike. While the charity ride provides the occasion, the motorcycle itself is the real point of interest. […] The post Triumph reveals one-off Speed Twin 1200 Cafe Racer DGR Edition appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

WorldSPB 2026 Portimao Test The FIM World Sportbike Championship arrives at Portimao this weekend with a far clearer shape than it had a few days ago. Monday’s official test was the first time the full class had been seen together in meaningful conditions, and it suggested the inaugural season may open with Kawasaki holding the […] The post Early FIM World Sportbike form guide shaped after Portimao Test appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The Festival of Power launches Santa Pod Raceway’s 60th Anniversary season with an Easter weekend chock-full of family entertainments underpinned by championship drag racing on two and four wheels. On-track, fast and loud action is the order of the day. Four supercharged, nitro-burning Funny Cars are the headline act, battling for the early lead in 2026’s Funny Car Cup. These volatile beasts each punch out more than 10,000 horsepower and shake the ground. The class speed record stands at over 300mph. A pair of similarly powered Top Fuel Dragsters will limber up in preparation for the coming season’s FIA European Championship. From Sweden comes the reigning champion, Susanne Callin, piloting Santa Pod’s own Slick Tricks Racing dragster. From Scotland comes a Top Fuel newcomer: Colin Millar is already a famous face whose Flyin’ Fyfer is one of the dominant entries in the wild Outlaw Anglia class. Now the Scotsman bids to earn a Top Fuel licence with a graduated series of observed runs throughout the weekend. No less fast and loud, the Festival of Power is renowned for the spectacle of its flame-and-thunder Jet Car show – and there will be an extraordinary motorcycle powered by steam, yes, steam. See it to believe it. Martin Hill’s Fireforce Jet Car stable will be represented by Fireforce 3, a Jet Funny Car, and Fireforce 5, a Jet Dragster. Roger Goring brings his Firestorm Jet Funny down from Yorkshire and Julian Webb’s Spiderman is another Jet Dragster. Oklahoma Willy is the name of a gleaming, road-legal Volkswagen pickup that motors up to the start line under its own piston power then lights up the Rolls-Royce fighter jet engine sitting behind the driver’s cab for a flame-throwing, afterburner-popping display as its blasts towards the finish line. A motorcycle driven by steam? Whoever would have thought of that? Graham Sykes did. Yorkshireman Sykes is one of those canny engineers who sees the world from a different angle and has designed and built a steam-powered rocket bike that can actually out-acceleratea Top Fuel Dragster. It’s a spectacular sight when it goes and it’s as net-zero as any powered vehicle can be. Ebullient Pro Mod cars contesting the opening round of the FuelTech Motorsport UK British Drag Racing Championship headline a full programme of national championship classes on two and four wheels. There’s an entry list of almost 300 and free access to the paddock allows spectators a close-up view of all the pitside activities. Off-track, the Live Action Arena is a focus for Monster Truck and stunt riding and driving displays. World record-holding stunt driver Terry Grant will be in action with his eye-popping precision driving show and Moto Syndicate is a brand-new FMX crew featuring former Red Bull and Nitro Circus performers, while Fusion Extreme puts on a pedal-powered jump box and ramp show. Sim Drive Five lets you race sitting still, courtesy of their cutting-edge race simulators, or you can indulge in a little Bull Axe Throwing, while a Dinosaur Walkabout, Mini Monster Trucks, inflatables, a climbing wall and visits from Bing and Peppa Pig are among the attractions to entertain the kids, plus an array of funfair rides. Camping for free overnight? There’s an abundance of food and drink to sustain you and live music to keep you dancing the night away once the racing winds down. The Festival of Power is an event for all the family – championship drag racing on the track and all manner of entertainments alongside. The Festival takes place over Easter weekend, from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th April (not Easter Monday). Tickets are bookable only online or by phone – visit https://santapodtickets.com/p/fop or telephone the Box Office at 01234 782828. Full event information can be found at https://santapod.co.uk/events/festival-of-power/#StarsOfTheShow. This story was originally published on March 23, 2026. The post Festival of Power Launches Santa Pod’s 60th Anniversary Season first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article