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There's always people who are going to scream the sky is falling. Contrary to the internet tells you, drag racing is doing fine.View the full article

2026 Progressive American Flat Track Round One – Royal Enfield Short Track at Daytona I KICKER AFT Singles Tom Drane (No. 1 Estenson Racing Yamaha YZ450F) opened his 2026 KICKER AFT Singles title defense in the same victorious fashion by which he closed out the 2025 season to secure his shiny new #1 plate. The […] The post Drane brothers top Singles and Invitational classes at Daytona I appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

BSA Leisk Moto Imports – LMI Official Announcement British-born motorbike brand BSA Motorcycles is set to officially launch in Australia this year, bringing its exciting line-up of reimagined classic models to yet another new continent. The global bike manufacturer has appointed Leisk Moto Imports (LMI) as the official importer and distributor for the Australian market. […] The post BSA is back! Leisk Moto Imports bring BSA to Australia appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

MotoAmerica 2026 Round One – Daytona Troy Herfoss has led an Indian 1-2-3 in the King of the Baggers class for Qualifying 1 at Daytona, as the series kicks off, James Rispoli topping the Super Hooligans Q1, with Beau Beaton 14th as he and the Irving Vincent acclimatise. PJ Jacobsen took top Q1 honours in […] The post Herfoss tops opening Baggers qualifying session at Daytona appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

We’ve got another fresh gallery of photos from the Lone Star Throwdown, a Texas sized show that never disappoints! If you missed our previous galleries, don’t worry because we’ve got a link below for you to check out. If you’ve been waiting for the next one, here it is. (Words and Photos by Chad Reynolds) I hit the Lone Star Throwdown in Conroe Texas this weekend and as usual was blown away by the turnout of great trucks. When I arrived at the just after it opened, I have to admit I was a bit worried. The place was not full. Not by a long shot. Now we normally get down here to the show an hour or so later, so I was trying to convince myself it was going to be okay, but I wasn’t doing a very good job of it. That was until about 10, when a definite increase in the hum around the places started happening and cruise traffic started really increasing. By the time I left the show a few hours later it was hopping as usual. And while the morning started off chilly and overcast, the grounds were in great shape with little or no wet spots from the showers that were expected Friday. And by 10 am I had to take my hoodie off because it was just too warm. It was great weather for a truck show friends. The food trucks were slinging snacks, although I didn’t see the hot chocolate ans s’mores folks from last year that made a killing. It really was a great day at the show. Lone Star Throwdown, or LST as it’s often referred to, is one of the premier custom truck shows in the country, and it happens rain or shine. This show is always one of my favorites. It draws folks from all over the country, along with Canada and Mexico. In 2027 you’ll find us on site with the OBS Suburban project you guys don’t know about yet. And maybe a merch stand, who knows. Here is our sixth gallery of photos, with more coming over the next several days. Check back tomorrow for more! CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED ANY OF OUR PREVIOUS LONE STAR THROWDOWN PICS The post More Lone Star Throwdown 2026 Truck Show Pics: Mini Trucks, Full Size Rigs, Lifted Bro Dozers, And A Camaro In The Texas Sun appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

MotoAmerica 2026 Troy Herfoss rolled out at Daytona overnight as he ramps up his 2026 campaign to wrestle the King of the Baggers crown back from Harley-Davidson’s Kyle Wyman. Also getting acquainted with the famous banking was Beau Beaton, turning laps on the Horner brothers’ stunning Irving Vincent, the bespoke Australian-built machine back at Daytona […] The post Beau Beaton hits the banks of Daytona on the Irving Vincent appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

South Georgia Motorsports Park in Adel, Georgia is always a hotspot for horsepower, and the track has been bustling with back-to-back big events the past few months. After presenting an action-packed 2 nd Annual Spring Break Ford Nationals presented by Whipple Superchargers in late February, track owners Raul and Jennifer Torres and their team members are preparing to welcome racers from across the country for Muscle Car Mayhem presented by Whipple Superchargers, March 19-21, 2026. This is the first year for the event. “Because our inaugural Spring Break Ford Nationals presented by Whipple Superchargers in 2025 gave former NMRA racers a place to call home and went so well, we knew we had to extend an opportunity to former NMCA racers, too, so we created the inaugural Muscle Car Mayhem for 2026,” said Raul Torres. “I was inspired to produce this event because we have experienced first-hand what it feels like to lose a race, series or even a racetrack. The racers coming to Muscle Car Mayhem presented by Whipple Superchargers planned every spring to drive south to open their race season, and it is our honor to now give them that place to race in the spring at South Georgia Motorsports Park.” To choose an inspired list of classes for the new event, Torres worked closely with Rollie Miller, Roger Conley, Don O’Neal and Ron Turransky. “We collectively came up with what we thought would be the best possible show to put on for our fans, while giving the previous NMCA racers a place to race,” said Torres. Classes to be contested include Small Tire Pro Stock, which offers $1,500 to win and $750 to runner-up, Xtreme Street ($3,000 to win, $1,000 to runner-up), NA Factory Stock ($3,000 to win, $600 to runner-up), Stock/Super Stock Combo ($4,000 to win, $750 to runner-up), Street Warrior 10.10 ($2,000 to win, $400 to runner-up), Street Race 8.60 ($2,000 to win, $400 to runner-up), Nostalgia Super Stock vs. Nostalgia Muscle Car ($2,000 to win, $400 to runner-up), Open Comp ($2,500 to win, $500 to runner-up), Rumble ($1,500 to win, $250 to runner-up), Street King ($1,500 to win, $250 to runner-up), King of the Street ($1,000 to win, $400 to runner-up), True Street ($1,000 for quickest average, $500 for second-quickest average, $100 for 9.00, 10.00, 11.00, 12.00, 13.00, 14.00 and 15.00 averages), and Tremec Transmissions Stick Shift ($2,000 to win, $500 to runner-up). The event will also include a car show and swap meet. “My measuring stick for success of the Muscle Car Mayhem presented by Whipple Superchargers will be the response from our racers and fans who attend the race,” said Torres. “If they leave our race as happy as they came in, we know they will come back, which will allow the race to grow in the future. Ensuring continued success of this event will take endless hard work, which my family and team members are willing to put in for this industry.” On Thursday, March 19, gates will open at 8 a.m. and a test and tune session will be held 10 a.m.-5 p.m. On Friday, March 20, gates will open at 8 a.m. and qualifying will be held 9 a.m.-6 p.m. On Saturday, March 21, gates will open at 8 a.m. and eliminations begin at 9 a.m. “We are very grateful for sponsor support of this event from Whipple Superchargers and Tremec Transmissions,” said Torres. “We will exceed our partners’ expectations.” For more information about the Muscle Car Mayhem presented by Whipple Superchargers and South Georgia Motorsports Park, visit www.goracesgmp.com. This story was originally published on March 5, 2026. The post South Georgia Motorsports Park Set to Host Muscle Car Mayhem Presented by Whipple Superchargers first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Gary Pritchett takes over as the 2026 Top Fuel driver for Foley Racing. Owner Doug Foley plans to expand their NHRA and IHRA presence.View the full article

There’s a new car and a new team, but the end goal remains the same for Funny Car standout Austin Prock, who enters the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season as the back-to-back world champion. But there’s been plenty of change for Prock heading into this weekend’s Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway to kick off NHRA’s 75th anniversary. After winning consecutive championships, Prock and his team are now with Bob Tasca’s Funny Car team and Ford Racing, serving as one of the off-season’s biggest bombshells. The team has been hard at work to get ready for Gainesville in their 12,000-horsepower PPG Mustang Dark Horse, but the objective hasn’t changed. After winning 17 times the past two years, Prock and his team have no other plans but to keep their hot streak going. “It’s been a lot of work and a lot of long hours, seven days a week, for most of the off-season and still right now,” Prock said. “We bit off a huge chunk and we’re just sorting through it. We’ve had a little bit of success in testing, but we’ll keep working and we’ll be ready. All we have to do is qualify and be ready by Sunday. We’ve got a few more days to sort through this and I’ve got the best people in the business working with me.“There’s no doubt in my mind we’ll be a front-runner this year. We do have to be patient, but I don’t think anybody here wants to be patient. We know what we’re capable of doing and we know we can go out there and win the first race.” Last year, Antron Brown (Top Fuel), Chad Green (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all won at Gainesville Raceway to open the year. This year’s race will again be broadcast on FS1, including eliminations at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 8. It’s the first of 20 races during the 2026 season and along with a full slate of racing, fans can expect a multitude of events to celebrate the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and NHRA’s 75th anniversary, including: t’s the first of 20 races during the 2026 season and along with a full slate of racing, fans can expect a multitude of events to celebrate the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and NHRA’s 75th anniversary, including: Appearances from a host of NHRA legends during the event, including Kenny Bernstein, Don Garlits, Joe Amato, Don Prudhomme, Shirley Muldowney, Darrell Gwynn and Bob Frey. A celebration of Bernstein’s historic 300-mph run from 1992. A free, limited-edition NHRA 2026 season poster to the first 6,500 fans in attendance on Sunday. A new-look Nitro Mall, special displays and 75th anniversary stage in Nitro Alley. Race winners will get the special NHRA 75th anniversary Diamond Wally, along with the Gatornationals traditional Golden Gator trophy. The Gatornationals remains one of the few races Prock hasn’t conquered the past two years, but doing so during the milestone year would be a memorable moment for the standout. He’ll have to deal with the likes of four-time world champ Matt Hagan, three-time champ Ron Capps, Jordan Vandergriff, who is making his Funny Car debut for John Force Racing in Gainesville, Jack Beckman and Daniel Wilkerson. Prock knows he’s again being chased, but it hasn’t changed his mindset as he hopes to start the season with one of the biggest wins in his career. “I’ve wanted to win here so bad. My grandfather was in the finals here and I’ve never won here, so to win for the family, that would be cool and to win for Ford Racing and Tasca Racing on our first weekend, that would be a dream come true,” Prock said. “I think everyone would be really excited. “We always want to go out there and dominate, that’s just how this team is. We’ve just got to keep our heads down, stay positive and keep working hard and towards our goal.” Top Fuel’s Brown is after a repeat win, taking on reigning world champion Doug Kalitta, the returning Leah Pruett, racing legend Tony Stewart, Shawn Langdon, Justin Ashley, Clay Millican and Tony Schumacher. The 2025 Pro Stock season was dominated by KB Titan Racing, with standout star Dallas Glenn earning his first world title. Glenn will take on teammate Greg Anderson, six-time world champ Erica Enders, Jeg Coughlin Jr. and Aaron Stanfield. Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Gaige Herrera has never lost in Gainesville. Last year, he won his third straight, defeating rival Matt Smith. He’ll look for four in a row against reigning world champ Richard Gadson, Angie Smith, Steve Johnson and Jianna Evaristo. The weekend will also feature thrilling competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series, Flexjet Factory Showdown and the NHRA Pro Mod Drag Racing Series. Fans will also be invited all weekend long to the Nitro Alley Stage, which hosts Nitro School, meet and greets, music and more. Race fans in Gainesville can enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that introduce and celebrate each of the drivers racing for the prestigious Wally on Sunday and includes the fan-favorite SealMaster Track Walk. As always, fans get a pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction. Fans have a chance to see teams in action and service their cars between rounds, get autographs from their favorite NHRA drivers and more. Fans can visit NHRA’s Nitro Alley, where sponsors and vendors create an exciting atmosphere that includes interactive displays, merchandise, and food and fun for the entire family. NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying features two rounds at 1:30 and 4 p.m. ET on Friday, March 6, and the final two qualifying rounds on Saturday, March 7 at 12:30 and 3 p.m. Final eliminations are scheduled for 10 a.m. ET on Sunday, March 8. The first round of the Right Trailers Top Fuel All-Star Callout takes place at 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, with the semifinals slated for 2:15 p.m. and the final round at 3:30 p.m. A special Callout broadcast will also air at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday on FS1. To purchase tickets to the 2026 NHRA Gatornationals, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas with the purchase of an adult ticket. For more information about the NHRA, visit www.nhra.com. The post After Changes, the Goal Remains the Same for Funny Car’s Austin Prock Heading to Gainesville first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

“How’s it going?” someone asked STM Powersports Snow Outlaws snowmobile drag racing series boss Chad Nyhus. It was qualifying day for the World Finals and deep puddles spread over the pit area on Spirit Lake at Three Lakes, Wisconsin. Cracks in the ice were showing beneath the water, the purpose-built snow-packed racing surface had lost two inches of depth, and the sun overhead made the afternoon balmy and warm on this February 27th. “Terrible!” replied the wide-eyed Nyhus. The saving grace was that a cold front was scheduled to sweep in overnight, firm up the ice and track, and make for a dramatically different – and better – racing environment on Friday. But even as event conditions improved after sunset, the struggles of marquee teams were just starting. Outlaw One team that didn’t struggle much on Friday night was Johnathan Lentzkow and his eye-popping “Tasmanian Devil” Outlaw class sled. “Conditions Friday night were a challenge for all racers,” said Lentzkow, noting that the temperature was 45 degrees and the track was “pretty slow” at the start of the session. His 3.71 at 144 miles per hour (with a 1.10 sixty foot) held up for number one. Dominick Ernst and the screw-supercharged, nitro “Eagle-1” he rides had the same conditions as everyone else. “The Three Lakes event brought a lot of challenges for the team,” reported Ernst. “The track conditions were very tough due to the high temperature, but the Snow Outlaws crew were able to keep the track top notch for what they had to deal with. “We had a very solid pass (first round), but unfortunately the Dragy didn’t stay connected for the run so we were forced to run a second qualifier and we put down a 3.77 at 147.25 mph.” Like many, Ernst chose to sit out the final qualifying round. “We choose to not run the third qualifier due to not being confident on putting down a better time, so we just stayed conservative.” “We’re real happy we qualified number one out of eleven Outlaw sleds,” continued Lentzkow, who then ran a 3.50 flat at 151mph on Saturday in the quarterfinals. That was against St. Germain number one qualifier Ethan Erhardt and advanced Lentzkow to the semis against Ernst. At this point, Ernst and the “Eagle-1” looked more like a sitting duck than the national bird of the USA. “With the track being hard as concrete, we were eager to turn up the Eagle and put down amazing numbers,” said Dominick. But what immediately followed was an amazing struggle. Round one found Ernst lining up against IHRA’s Darryl Cuttel and his Hypersports-built Kawasaki. Fortunately for Ernst, Cuttel redlit, as the Eagle-1 snapped a belt and sent raw fuel out the pipes and the laundry out the back. Next round looked pretty similar to the first. “After round one, Glenn Hall tore apart the secondary clutch, changed out rollers, and checked over the download while Ryan Bauer helped pack the chute and did all the other maintenance on the Eagle. “We finished getting the sled back together with only two minutes to spare. In round two we went up against R. Dustin. And yet again we were able to have luck on our side because Dustin also went red on the light and we yet again snapped a belt. “With all the issues we were having with the belt, talking over with Glenn we decided to tighten up the track, turn down the launch and turn it up on the big end.” And it worked. Against Lentzkow, Ernst had a reversal of fortune. Eagle-1 launched cleanly this time and it was the Tasmanian Devil’s turn to tank. “Boost hose came off,” reported Jonathon, who watched Eagle-1 pull away with a 1.10 sixty foot and a 3.43 at 161.29. Lentzkow was still stoked with his team’s run. The graphics on his sled show the famed Australian creature eating right through a Hypersports HRC-4 cylinder head and block—like what’s in the Eagle-1. That’s attitude! “Just goes to show a little Cat twin cylinder on gas (with turbo) can compete in Outlaw with the big dogs! Could not be prouder of Team Lentzkow Racing and Ingvall Motorsports “I’ve got to thank tuner Jon Ingvall, my dad John Lentzkow, my teammate in grass racing turning wrenches, Leigh Ireland, Scott Bieski and Clint Hoist. Special thanks got to go out to Hypersports, to Craig Campton and Glenn Hall, and also Chad and Jenny Nyhus for building a fantastic track. “Can’t wait for next year. The Tasmanian Devil will be faster yet.” Now it was time for a final round pairing between Ernst and St. Germain winner Tyson Enerson and his compressed air supercharged, Hypersports, gasoline-fueled two-cylinder sled. “We knew Tyson was going to be a handful, so we left the leave the same and turned it more on the big end. “When the light turned on, the Eagle-1 went a 1.04 sixty foot and was able to put down a very solid pass with a 3.37 at 161.59, pulled off the win, and got the Outlaw championship.” “We’re very happy with our weekend and our season overall,” said Enerson. “We jumped up to the Outlaw class knowing we had our work cut out for us on maybe a little bit of an underdog engine platform. As a team, though, we were able to put the power down with the help from our Compressed Air Supercharged system. We’re still refining the tuning of the system and throughout the weekend we continued to make it faster every pass. “We found ourselves against Eagle for the final again for a rematch. We put a little more power into it for the final pass, but getting it to the finishline without any hiccups is the number one priority. And in the end, Eagle had a little more in it and we took runner-up. “We are still extremely proud of what we have accomplished with this unique build, overcoming many challenges along the way yet having some pretty incredible success. Dave Mart and myself want to thank everyone that has been involved, especially Blake Matney for the tuning help and the CAS team for making it possible. We’re looking forward to building more Compressed Air setups in the near future.” And of course, Ernst was also pleased. “Couldn’t be more happier with the weekend results,” said Dominick. “The Snow Outlaws crew gave us a concrete-like track all day in eliminations, and I couldn’t thank everyone with the crew enough. “Huge thank you to Chad and Jenny Nyhus for allowing me to pilot the Eagle-1, the BIGGEST THANK YOU to Glenn Hall and Ryan Bauer for all their help over the weekend and also at the St. Germain race! There was no lack of effort at all and it was nonstop thrashing! “Thank you to Craig Campton, Doug, Derek, Eric and anyone else I’m missing that works at Hypersports for building the most badass Outlaw snowmobile on the planet! “Thank you to my mom Shona and Brian for going to both of the Snow Outlaws events to support me on the Eagle! Thank you to my wife Ashley for allowing me to be a part of this journey with the Eagle-1 and being my number one supporter! Thank you to my dad Matt for your support, my grandparents, friends and family for cheering me on! “Thank you to all the media that was at the events – IHRA, Eatmyink by Tim Hailey, Super Sled Online by Chris Riley, TRVideoagraphy by Todd Reuter, TRC (That Racing Channel), and Troy Fisher Photography by Troy Fisher!” Pro Xtreme 55 St. Germain Pro Xtreme 55 winner Brian Sullivan’s Friday night testing started off as badly as Ernst’s raceday did. Actually, worse. While Ernst didn’t make it 60 feet in his first two eliminations rounds, Sullivan and his “John Deere” sled didn’t make it out of the trailer the first two qualifying rounds on Friday night. “We had some issues we caused in the calibration of the throttle position sensor,” said Sullivan. “That made the sled over-fuel. Took us a bit to figure out. “We got it figured out for third round and made a pass sled got a little high.” An understatement, as Sullivan rode a “Biker Boyz”-style wheelie the whole 500 feet. “So for Saturday, we made some chassis and suspension changes. The track was way harder and faster than Friday and I was very concerned about our round one draw. It was Ryan Santry and he was last year’s season champ. He drove around me last year, which has never happened with my sled. His sled puts up big mile per hour.” But now it was Santry’s turn to struggle, and a line-lock issue launched his yellow Yamaha prematurely while behind him, Sullivan sailed on as expected. “Made a really nice pass to be honest,” Santry said of his redlight run. He vowed to be ready next year. Next up for Sullivan was a rematch of the St. Germain final against Kyle Viney. And just like then, Sullivan won, then had a bye to the final. Races don’t get any better than the final between Sullivan and Josh Bormann. “Best race I’ve ever been part of!” said Josh. “It was an awesome race,” agreed Sullivan. “I got him by just a bit on the holeshot, but by the end he was right next to me. I didn’t know who won—it was only by about 2 inches. “Need to thank my crew of my brother Corey, Brandon Kinserdahl, Mike Kovacevich, and Norm Kowitz. Without them, I wouldn’t be racing. Thanks to Hypersports for building an amazing machine and the great support they provide, and Snow Outlaws for all the time and effort they put into the track and races. Without them we won’t have a place to run these machines.” Bormann’s Dragy showed that his machine ran a stout 3.60 at 148 mph on that 2 inch loss in the final. And his weekend, too, was one of mechanical uncertainty. “Friday we unloaded and the sled was fouling plugs,” said Bormann. “I found out from coolant. We drained all coolant and ran dry. We made three partial hit test passes. All seemed good and we were excited about Saturday. “First pass Saturday, the sled had no RPM and didn’t run great, but got the win (against Chris Young). Come to find out, the turbo fins were all broken. My teammate Jagger Ashley broke his driveline first round and we were supposed to line up second round against each other. I made a single bye run with the broken turbo while the team pulled Jagger’s turbo off to put on mine between round two and three. “We ran semifinals and it was better – still down 20 pounds of boost – but got the win (against David Thibault). Come to find out, the wastegate sensor and a wire on the O2 sensor took a shit. We fixed both those and put a tune-up in it and said ‘Let’s see what happens against Sullivan! “We both left the line almost same time. It was neck and neck the entire run. I looked over at the stripe and I couldn’t tell who won! I heard he got the win light, but I wanted to see the footage of how close it really was! Within a couple inches.” Pro Modified The struggle storyline stops at Pro Modified – at least for winner Nate Bay. Runner-up Dan Bickel’s sled has been a bit more complicated, so we’ll start with him. “This snowmobile has been a struggle since Three Lakes in 2025,” said Bickel. “Ron Umland had gone and done some testing the week before St. Germain and found a bad injector, and looking things over found a secondary clutch issue also. We sat out and aimed to have things ready for Three Lakes. We all showed up Friday to do the same thing every Snow Outlaws entry does and that’s to win. “First round of testing, we had been just trying to find the tune-up and looking at data. Second round seemed to be better and it left with the best – the ProLine sled owned and driven by Frank Wittlief. We may have something after that pass. “We made no boost in first or second round of testing, so we were looking to find boost. We serviced the sled, topped everything off and went up for third round and they paired us up with St. Germain winner Jagger Ashley and I left the line and knew we had work to do, and got a face full of coolant. Soaked head to toe! “So Friday night, we searched for the boost leak and cleaned everything up from the coolant. We suspected coolant was just overfull, and no boost was made that round again and down on power! After looking things over, we thought we may have figured things out. “Saturday, first round against Jimmy Trumbull, left the line. All conditions being perfect and the sled – feeling the best – the run had been the best yet. We still had an issue after the coolant issue soaked me again, but came to realize we would be going to the semifinal as Trumbull left early on the light. We would deal with coolant issue after we are done and finish in the winners circle. Pro Mods sat the second round out and jumped straight to the semis. “Third round, we faced Dante Gratti and all I wanted was a good clean pass and both to leave on the light of starter Sam Shackleton. But Gratti left early, so that took us to the final round to face Nate Bay. We had him on the tree and a close race at the end, however fell short to him.” Bay was understandably stoked by the win. “It’s always has been a lifelong dream of mine to race at Snow Outlaws. This year was my first time I finally was able to make it out, and just to race it I was on cloud 9, with all top racers and such a professional setup. But then to win it was just something I could never imagine. “Jesse Bruns and I teamed up a few years ago and it’s been great. We built this Hypersport stock chassis sled and last year it won this same race with Jesse on it, and we made the finals in every race we ran except for one. “I can’t thank Jesse enough for everything he does between wrenching on it, tuning it and driving it all over country. Craig and his team at Hypersports has been amazing. Between the powerplant, suspension and Snow Sharks, the sled is a rocket. “Then Troy Meier – we can’t thank him enough for his dyno. Jesse has spent weeks dynoing and fine tuning. Troy Knutson for all of his amazing fab work on the sled. Badjaxon Logistics, Ultimate Undercoat and Accessories, City Hill Construction are all huge contributors. Ryan Stell and my dad Eric have been behind me and my biggest supporters my whole race career. “We have the sled for sale. It’s a back-to-back winner at Snow Outlaws Three Lakes and a proven winner everywhere else. We have some plans for next year on the dirt and snow, so we will see what happens. Thank you to everyone that supports me and the sport.” And now back to Bickel. “Coming into Three Lakes, it was a special moment for me to have my brother Andy Bickel at a race of this caliber in the ten years of my Snow Outlaws career. It was also a special moment for me to have my mentor/coach and crew chief for my grass racing career of 25 years in September – Jamie Waack – there on Saturday for every round. Ron Umland of Oconto Falls, Wisconsin – the owner and the guy behind spinning wrenches on this—that makes it all possible. Clint Holst for finding the line, and Corey Klemens, and Bad Chad Johnson had a huge part in the team success this weekend. “The engine will be looked at, as we believe it’s burning coolant and building pressure in the coolant system. We plan to make a few changes and be back for Snow Outlaws in 2027. Thanks to Snow Outlaws, IHRA, Eatmyink, Troy Fisher Photography, Studio 77, Casey Hauck Performance, STM, Hannen Performance, Pro Stock Inc., Hellevation Elevated Traction, Tracks USA, Knutson Fabrication Inc., Scott Taylor Engineering, Pingel, Novotny Machine Works, and Arctic Cat.” Shutdown Area Another Snow Outlaws season has come and gone too soon, and it was a big one. The addition of the IHRA live webcast allowed the whole world to see the incredible professionalism of the series and racers in the most challenging conditions. Now it’s the offseason, and this sport has a long one. A long one to build, rebuild, and prepare for what everyone hopes will be a full race season in 2027. Chad and Jenny Nyhus and the whole Snow Outlaws crew show constantly how they’re able to turn a “Terrible!” situation into a major success in the most fluid of conditions. Snow Outlaws racers are built the same way. Now for everyone a happy, productive, and struggle-free off-season. So until it snows again… The post Struggle to Success at Snow Outlaws Three Lakes Finals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Marketed towards the ‘serious adventure rider,’ and aptly named the Trailhead, Scorpion was pretty direct about the purpose of this lid, but what makes an adventure helmet an adventure helmet? The list is exhaustive, but in short, a good ADV helmet is like a multi-tool—it needs to be able to do a li... View the full article

Tony Stewart Racing enters the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at Gainesville Raceway with Leah Pruett back in the seat of her Dodge Top Fuel dragster and four-time world champion Matt Hagan behind the wheel of the Dodge//SRT Hellcat Funny Car. During Friday’s first qualifying session, Pruett, a 12-time Top Fuel national event winner, will make her first competitive pass since stepping out of the seat to start her family in 2023. “To say this race is just like any other would be a massive understatement. I’ve been working for months to be prepared for this weekend. The anticipation is high. I’m going to have to try and lie to my body, tell it that it’s just another race,” Pruett said. “I haven’t made a side-by-side pass with someone in years, so I am very much looking forward to that, and the cadence of a race weekend. The competitive spirit inside of me has been reignited in a way that only driving a Top Fuel dragster with this team can do.” Pruett is looking for her first victory at the Gatornationals. It will be the 11th time she’s competed in Top Fuel at Gainesville Raceway. After six days of testing at the facility, the Top Fuel favorite is well-poised for a successful weekend. “The test sessions have been very promising in so many ways both with the car and the team performance wise. It’s shown me that some things I’ve been working on in the off season have worked, and others I’ve had to scrap and regroup, and continue to fine tune; all the way down to the last testing day,” Pruett said. “Gainesville and the Gatornationals has always stood for new beginnings for me. From the first time I drove a Pro Mod, to launching TSR Nitro, to now and my return to the seat. I’ve never won this race, but it would be a huge milestone in and of itself. Our goals will be the same as they’ve always been, good full pulls, low qualifying times, keeping my reaction times low, and turning on win lights.” Tony Stewart Racing Funny Car teammate Matt Hagan is entering his 19th professional NHRA season looking for his fifth NHRA title crown. Hagan and his Dodge Funny Car team will be chasing a third victory at Gainesville Raceway. He picked up back-to-back wins in 2022, the first victory for the newly formed Tony Stewart Racing Nitro team, and 2023 and had a runner-up finish in 2018. “The Gainesville Gatornationals is always a great event. It’s a big race and a cool way to kick the season off. It’s always usually sold out, and it looks like we’re going to have some great weather so I’m super excited about it and I can’t wait to get going,” said Hagan who has also secured three No. 1 qualifying positions at the facility. “There’s going to be 19 Funny Cars onsite so goal one will be to just get down the racetrack and get on the board. You need to qualify before you worry about winning the race and Mike Knudsen and Phil Shuler do a really good job of keeping that mentality. Having nineteen cars is no joke. There will be guys sitting on the sideline watching on Sunday and we’re going to do everything we can to make sure that’s not us. “You never know what can happen with nitro in the tank, but I’m fired up to debut this Dodge//SRT Hellcat with its patriotic theme,” said Hagan who got his Alcohol Funny Car license at Gainesville Raceway. “I’ve got some great memories here. Getting my Alcohol license, getting the first win for Tony Stewart Racing here. I’m ready to get that Gator trophy with the Wally this weekend. I think we got a shot at it and I’m excited about it.” The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals kicks off with four rounds of qualifying Friday at 2:30 and 5:00 p.m. and Saturday at 12:35 and 3:00 p.m. Eliminations are slated for Sunday at 10 a.m. Television coverage of the event will be on FOX Sports 1 (FS1) on Sunday with a qualifying show at 10 a.m. and eliminations coverage at noon ET. This story was originally published on March 5, 2026. The post Leah Pruett Makes Her NHRA Driving Return; Matt Hagan Ready to Start 2026 on a High Note first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The Flexjet NHRA Factory Stock Showdown expands its 2026 calendar. This nine-race season guarantees intense V8 muscle car drag racing.View the full article

If you missed this FJ40 project that Shannon Campbell is working on, we’ve got a link below, but if you are back for the next installment in this build series you are in luck as well. In this new video you’ll see the chassis go under the FJ40 for fitment and some clearancing of sheet metal. I think this is going to be a fun project, because I love FJ40s, but if you have any ideas of building a custom chassis for your FJ or Jeep, you should check this one out. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED ANY OF THE UPDATES ON THIS FJ40 PROJECT SO FAR Video Description: Shannon is back in full fabrication mode on the FJ40. In this episode, he preps both the front and rear axles and builds the upper four-link mount on the rear axle as this build continues to take shape. Pita swings by to lay down welds on the chassis and steering mount, while Donnie and Shannon tackle a big job—cutting the floor out of the FJ40 and replacing it with fresh sheet metal. (hence the invisible floor thumbnail with Wonder Woman herself LOL) This one is packed with real progress, problem-solving, and hands-on fab work from start to finish. The post FJ40 Land Cruiser Custom Fabrication: More Build Updates, Including Axle Prep, Four-Link Mounts & Major Floor Replacement. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

We'd love a glimpse inside Max Hazan's head. His machines are elegant and visceral, and we’re left wondering how he actually builds these functional sculptures. But what's really mind-blowing, is that he usually makes them up as he goes along.The latest Hazan Motorworks creation has the lines of an ... View the full article

Since its inception in 2009, Overland Expo has grown exponentially, expanded to five events across the United States, each featuring hundreds of vendors, over 100 presenters, trainers, and VIPs, and nearly 500 session hours of education. With so much to do during the event, it can be both exhilarating and a bit overwhelming for the first-time attendee to an Overland Expo. Here’s a brief introduction to what we have going on, along with some tips to get you going, whether you’re an Overland Expo veteran or a newcomer experiencing all the excitement for the first time. Things to Do Before You Arrive First things first. If you haven’t bought your tickets yet, head over here and do that. With your tickets in hand, be sure to download the Overland Expo app from your phone’s app store (links below). The official app gives you access to the event map, event schedule, and an easy way to find the vendors or classes you are looking for. Once you have the app, be sure to select “Overland Expo SoCal 2026” as the event and let it download the event-specific data. apple ios ANDROID OS Once you arrive, the overland world is your oyster. Here are the highlights to get you on your way: Educational Opportunities Overland Essentials Area Whether you are new to overlanding or need to brush up or expand on your knowledge of the fundamentals, the Overland Essentials area sponsored by Vortex Optics is your ticket. All weekend long, instructors like Graham Jackson, Connie Rodman, Lory Perfect, and Scott Brady will be teaching classes covering topics like Daily Vehicle Checks, Water Logistics for Overlanding, Keeping Your Gear Organized on the Road, Baja Borders and Checkpoints Banter, and International Overlanding: How to Take Your Adventures from Local Trails to Global Roads. The Learning Lab The Learning Lab sponsored by FOX offers our widest range of educational topics across all classroom areas. There you will find a mix of perennial favorite classes by longtime instructors, classes being offered for the first time, and a host of cutting-edge topics. Among the classes being offered, check out Bikepacking 101: Gear, Routes, and Riding in Southern California by David Kerstan, Of Sheep, Wolves, and Sheepdogs – Travel Safety and Personal Security with J. P. Prins, and Back to Belize by Graham Jackson. Backcountry and Culinary Pavilion As the name implies, the Backcountry and Culinary Pavilion sponsored by Mohab is the hub of all education related to skills in the backcountry and leveling up your cooking skills while out there. Chef Corso will be continuing his popular Outdoor Eats classes, and Joey Carmen from Overland Bistro will be presenting Outdoor Kitchen Confidential, among a host of other popular classes. Women Who Wander Pavilion The fastest growing demographic in the overland community is female. The Women Who Wander Pavilion Sponsored by Kelderman Manufacturing is the place to find women-oriented programming all weekend long. Open to all, you can attend classes such as Start Somewhere: A Women’s Open Q&A with Racehlle Croft, Overlanding for Couples with Dolores Michael, Woman in the Business of overlanding by Sara Morosan Oasis Bar and Food Court The Oasis Bar and Food Court sponsored by Nokian Tyres at the center of the venue will host a number of exciting presentations throughout the weekend. Start your weekend off right with Chris Bradley’s How to Get the Most Out of Overland Expo orientation, see Clay Croft’s presentation Adventure Filmmaking: How to Tell Your Story and Create Impact, and please join us on Sunday morning at 11 am for the Women Who Wander Networking Event and brunch sponsored by Maxxis. Bivvy #1 Amidst all the education, roundtables, and hands-on demos, you might want to take a moment to relax and regroup as you plan the rest of your day. Be sure to stop by Bivvy #1 sponsored by Hankook Tire. The bivvys provide a great spot in the shade with some comfy seating where you can relax, recharge, and rehydrate. Plus, more often than not, you’ll have the opportunity to chat with other attendees at the bivvy to swap stories, pointers on cool gear, and must-see educational sessions. DIY and Creator Vehicle Areas This area showcases a diverse set of overlanding vehicles from Bevan and Claire Walsh’s 2007 Freightliner MR 105 ambulance conversion to Nicholas Whittakers’ inventive 2011 4Runner build, and Carrie and J.P. Prins’ 2026 Nomad Euphoria XLQ. You can wander around the display vehicles all weekend, and their owners will be hosting vehicle tours for those who want a deeper dive and would like to talk to their owner/builders. Check the schedule for these unique vehicle tours. Kids Adventure Area The Overland Expo Foundation will be hosting the Kids Adventure Area throughout the event. This is an area for you and your kids to have some fun Overland Expo-style. Come by from 10:00 am – 11:50 am and from 1:00 pm to 3:50 pm on Saturday for the Kids’ Driving Course, where the young and the young at heart can attempt to pilot an RC car through a tough mini-obstacle course that’s been a highlight for many Overland Expo attendees. Come back on Sunday for another opportunity to run the Kids’ Driving Course gauntlet from 10:00 am to 11:50 am, followed the Overland Expo SoCal 2026 Scavenger Hunt from 1:00 pm to 3:50 pm. Check out the Overland Expo app for a full schedule of classes. Vendors No doubt, the vendor area is one of the most popular parts of Overland Expo. This year, our SoCal event will have hundreds of vendors, with the list of exhibitors growing every day. Just about anything overland-related you can imagine can be found for sale, but the most enjoyable thing may be just wandering around and discovering new and interesting kit. You’ll find some in-booth demos, giveaways, and demonstrations going on in the vendor area – a further reward for wandering about a bit. The complete list of vendors can be found here. You’ll find exclusive deals aplenty throughout the area, with some vendors offering their best prices of the year. If there is something particular you are looking for, check out our evolving show specials list to see some of the best deals to be had. Relax at the Bivvys In addition to Bivvy #1 that will be hosting classes all week, we have two other bivvys set aside just for you. They are the perfect place to take a seat, recharge your phone, fill your water bottle, and plan your next move. Evening Festivities While you will spend your days attending classes, visiting our amazing vendors, and dreaming about your next overland adventure, we’ve got plenty in store for you in the evening. Saturday night, start off at 5:00 pm with the Happy Hour sponsored by Toyo Tires. Enjoy refreshments, live music, and a chance to get to know thousands of your fellow overlanders at the Oasis Bar & Food Court sponsored by Nokian Tyres After Happy Hour winds down stick around for the Overland Expo Foundation Raffle which kicks off at 5:30 pm. The mountain of raffle prizes grows bigger and bigger every event with some truly impressive gear that just might be going home with you. It’s no exaggeration that this is one of the most popular parts of the event. Raffle tickets go toward the Overland Expo Foundation’s work in the community. READ MORE: 9 Must Have Items for Overland Expo SoCal Women Who Wander Networking Event Aimed at providing women-oriented education, networking, and training, The Women Who Wander program has grown to be one of the most exciting and popular parts of Overland Expo. In addition to the Women Who Wander education opportunities offered throughout the event, there will be a Women Who Wander networking event and brunch sponsored by MAXXIS Tires on Sunday at 11:00 am. We will have mimosas ready for you to join us for a morning of networking Q&A with a host of experienced women involved in the overland community, a themed bingo game, and a presentation and Q&A with special guest Jess Stone. The event will take place at the Oasis Bar and Food Court, sponsored by Nokian Tyres. Ready to Join Us? Now that you know what to expect and what can’t be missed, click the link below to make sure you join in on the fun in just a few short weeks in Costa Mesa, California. BUY TICKETS View the full article

It's been a local fixture for decades, so local riders appreciate being able to meet other local riders and chat bikes any time they stop.View the full article

My dad worked for Cadillac for years when I was a kid growing up, and he grew up in a Cadillac family. We’ve had Cadillacs in the family since the 50’s, so I do have a special place in my heart for them. And the Allanté was one of those Cadillacs that, while not very successful, helped shape the future to become the Cadillac that we know and love today. The Allanté paved the way for the XLR which paved the way for the CTS-V and that paved the way for the entire V series and Blackwings. It’s an evolution thing. So why not show this long forgotten machine some love? After making it run and drive and getting it home from Florida, Derek has decided he wants this one to be a driver that he can enjoy during those limited days at home each month. So in this video it is going to get a bunch of love and we’ll see how it turns out. Would you drive it? CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED DEREK GETTING IT UP AND RUNNING AND BACK HOME TO TENNESSEE Video Description: This rare Pininfarina-designed Cadillac Allante was left to rot, but we’re bringing it back to it’s former glory! In today’s episode, we tacke the ‘big 3” that plague most classics that sit abandoned – Failing brakes, Paint, and Air Conditioning. The post Vice Grip’s Cheap Cadillac Comeback! Derek Bieri’s Allanté Gets Paint, Brakes & Ice Cold AC In An Effor To Make It A Fun Driver! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

A 12-year-old's father was charged with both a felony and a misdemeanor after the boy ran a red light on his electric Talaria motorcycle and was hit by a car. They had previously ran afoul of the law the month prior, too. View the full article

The Downtown GT 125i packs comfort, tech, and storage, but convincing US riders to ride a 125cc scooter might be the real challenge.View the full article

This is a legit prototype machine, and Honda took what it learned from making it to inform its decisions on the production CB750.View the full article

In 1969, Mopar was doing it right. Whether you were talking about Chryslers, Plymouths, or Dodges, they had you covered with awesome muscle cars and hot rods that you just couldn’t help but admire. It’s no wonder that these are still so popular today. So when you come across one with just 51,000 miles on it, that has been restored very nicely like this one, it’s hard not to look. This one is up for auction on Hemmings right now and with a day or so left, now is the time to get your bid in. Here are a few photos, but there are tons more on the auction page, along with some great video of this thing. With the original 440, 727, and a Dana 60 with 4.10 gears, this thing should be a burnout machine. I hope that someone buys it and drives it. I know it is an all original restored car, but why not? CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE AUCTION PAGE AND CHECK OUT ALL THE PHOTOS, VIDEO, AND MORE The post This Freshly Restored 1969 440 Six-Pack Dodge Super Bee Is Greatness! It’s Up For Auction, So Check It Out Now! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Look, you make do with what you have, but what's the point of an ATV-converted Polaris snowmobile in the heat of the Egyptian desert? Other than two-stroke furry. View the full article

The new Benda LFC 700 Pro pairs futuristic power cruiser styling with an inline-four and takes clear aim at the Ducati Diavel.View the full article

They're also apparently not child resistant, which seems like a bad combination of features to be missing for a portable fuel container.View the full article