reporter

The Thai season opener at Buriram brought the heat in multiple ways, including on the three-wheeled taxis you'll see spiriting tourists around.View the full article

Yamaha’s decision to bring the 2026 Ténéré 700 World Raid to American dealerships reflects the growing domestic interest in Rally Raid and long-distance navigation-based competition.View the full article

Heads up if you own a 2022-2024 Bonneville, Speed Twin, or Scrambler 900, because this recall affects every single one of them.View the full article

Yamaha plans to shift corporate functions to Georgia and sell its Southern California headquarters to improve asset efficiency.View the full article

Moto News Weekly Wrap March 02, 2026 What’s New: Speedway as a career? See what that entails… Trial des Nations Team Management appointed Maxxis renew MX3 sponsorship 2026 East Coast MX Series Round Two Cancelled Wonthaggi to kick off ProMX 2026 on March 21 Kawasaki secures ProMX MX1 naming rights Dean Wilson defends UK SX […] The post Moto News | Wild Board GNCC | MX | SX | AFT | Enduro appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Drag and drive events will test both man and machine. Brandon Doller drove his twin-turbo Nova from Indiana to Florida. View the full article

BMW R 1300 R Superhooligan BMW Motorrad has rolled out a one-off BMW R 1300 R Superhooligan at Daytona Bike Week, using the 84th Daytona 200 weekend (March 5 to 7, 2026) as the backdrop for a very deliberate bit of heritage linking. The custom build is intended to commemorate two key moments from 1976: […] The post BMW R 1300 R Superhooligan revealed as Daytona tribute special appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Sherco Australia MY26 Two-Stroke Finance Offer Sherco Motorcycles Australia have announced the launch of a new low‑rate finance promotion designed to help more riders hit the trails this peak enduro season. For a limited time, eligible MY26 Sherco Factory 2‑Stroke Enduro models are available with highly competitive finance rates through SHERCO FAST FINANCE, powered by […] The post Sherco launches low-rate finance offer on MY26 two-stroke Factory range appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Max Fricke on professional Speedway How to make a career in Speedway Speedway is often reduced to a highlight reel: four laps, no brakes, steel shoes skimming the dirt and elbows brushing at 130 km/h. What rarely makes the highlight packages is the infrastructure behind it. The planning, logistics, financial risk and technical precision required […] The post Max Fricke on what it takes to go pro in Speedway – Feature Interview appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Jemma’s 10,000 km Aussie adventure supported by SW-MOTECH If you’re going to tackle 10,000 kilometres of Australia’s most unforgiving terrain, including the Simpson Desert via the French Line, you’d better make damn sure your gear’s up to the task! Jemma Wilson and her dad, Ted, knew this when they partnered with SW-MOTECH for their unsupported […] The post An outback adventure with Jemma Wilson supported by SW-Motech appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

NHRA announced today that the thrilling new Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series, which features some of the major names from the famous Street Outlaws franchise, will debut on April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte as part of NHRA’s 4-Wide Nationals. The exciting new showcase for 2026 will feature 10 drivers, with three rounds of qualifying over the course of Friday and Saturday in Charlotte, followed by semifinals and finals on Sunday at zMAX Dragway. The loaded field for the debut and the four-race series will include the biggest names and the legendary figures from Street Outlaws, including Shawn Ellington, Ryan Martin, Scott Taylor, Jeff Lutz and more. The full field for the first race in Charlotte will be revealed in the coming weeks, but the excitement level is high for the group set to make their NHRA debut during the 75th anniversary season. “I think this is an incredible opportunity for NHRA and our outlaw group to work together,” Taylor said. “We are excited to come out and light the boards with our steel roof and quarter cars, as I truly believe it will shock the world to see how fast these cars are. We are looking forward to hanging out with new and current fans.” The collaboration marks a major moment in NHRA’s milestone year, with the biggest names from Street Outlaws helping put on a show for fans during the four-race campaign this season. The debut takes place at the Bellagio of Dragstrips in Charlotte, giving fans a marquee opportunity to watch the new Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series – along with the high-octane, intense action of four-wide racing in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series – all at one monumental race. It also marks the only four-wide race of the season in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, as fans get to witness one of the wildest spectacles in motorsports. Add in the stars from Street Outlaws in this debut showcase and it has the makings of an epic weekend. “The Right Trailers’ Outlaw Street series is sure to bring a new fan base to NHRA and bring those fans to the existing NHRA teams,” Right Trailers President Michael Scott said. “I have been a fan of many of the racers that will compete in the Outlaw Street series and am excited to see how big this deal gets.” Added Taylor: “Outlaw Street is about bringing a new audience to NHRA while giving longtime fans something exciting and different. These are racers that fans already know and follow. Now, they’ll see them compete on one of the biggest stages in drag racing.” Ellington, who drives the famed “Murder Nova,” is a fan favorite known for his black Chevy Nova and fierce racing style. Ellington has long been a key figure in the Street Outlaws scene, as has Martin, who is the reigning powerhouse and a multiple-time champ on the No Prep Kings circuit with his Fireball Camaro. Martin is also hugely popular in the series, showcasing a strong blend of speed and consistency to build his impressive standing in the sport. Taylor is another veteran in the Street Outlaws racing community, bringing a wealth of experience and a reputation as a fearless competitor. To see the debut of the Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series in action on April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, fans can purchase tickets at www.zmaxdragway.com. For more information about the NHRA, including the 2026 schedule, please visit www.nhra.com. This story was originally published on March 2, 2026. The post Debut of Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series set for NHRA’s Stop at ZMAX Dragway first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

 In the current world of custom motorcycles, the "tracker" aesthetic is the ultimate expression of the "go fast" philosophy. Born on the dirt ovals of America, the street tracker takes the DNA of flat track racing—wide bars, slim tanks, and 19-inch wheels—and adapts it for urban hooliganism. Wh... View the full article

Super Bowl champion Fletcher Cox, who jumped behind the wheel of his nitrous-assisted “Training Day” ’69 Camaro after retiring from a 12-season career with the Philadelphia Eagles, went into the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil with a shot at the DI Winter Series presented by J&A Service Pro 10.5 championship. Led by multi-talented tuner Phil Shuler, Cox performed under pressure and secured both the championship and the $25,000 WSOPM Pro 10.5 event win. Cox went to the final round of the 2025 Snowbird Outlaw Nationals to kick off the Winter Series in December, then lost to Nick Agostino in the second round of the U.S. Street Nationals in January. That put him third in points going into the WSOPM, with less than one round separating points leader Agostino, USSN winner Jerry Morgano, and Cox. At WSOPM, Cox qualified No. 2 with a 3.879 at 190.27 and set low E.T. of the opening round of eliminations with a 3.906, which also stood for low E.T. of eliminations. Morgano qualified No. 1, but he lost his first-round matchup, taking him out of the championship hunt. Agostino then lost in the second round, putting Cox in control. He defeated Chris Tuten in that round, then drew the bye run for the quarterfinals. In a side-by-side race against Tim Partin, Cox ran a 3.910 over Partin’s 3.917, securing the championship and a trip to the final round. Ironically, Cox received a massive, custom Victus Sports baseball bat as a championship trophy. “My mindset, honestly, after I found out we won a championship, I celebrated at the top end – just for a second,” said Cox, who thanks his crew – Shuler, Andy, Nova Joe, Mark, and Chase – as well as girlfriend Kaycee, sponsors LAT Racing Oils, VP Racing, Menscer Motorsports, Glass Life Atlanta, and Diamond Pistons. “A bunch of the team came down there and celebrated, Kaycee [girlfriend] came down and celebrated. After that, my deal was to just focus and refocus. That’s what a lot of people struggle with. Focus on right now, on the task at hand. But now I know I still got another round to go win and a chance to do it. I did my normal routine after every pass – I went into the motorhome, relaxed my mind, and was ready to go for the finals.” He left the starting line first every time in eliminations, including in the final round over fellow title contender Joel Wensley Jr. Cox ran a 3.928 at 190.78 to Wensley’s 3.973 at 192.85. “I think the biggest thing about the Winter Series races is they bring the best out in you,” said Cox, who earned his first career win in PDRA Pro Street last season. “I look at it as, the first race we came here and went rounds. Second race, I don’t know what happened or what I was thinking. I went .400 on the tree and was the joke of the weekend. But the focus was to come here and win, knowing that we had a chance to win a championship. When ‘Training Day’ shows up, and this team that Phil Shuler and myself put together, we’ve got a chance to win. That was the most important part.” This story was originally published on March 2, 2026. The post From Tackles to 10.5 Glory: Fletcher Cox Wins Winter Series Pro 10.5 Championship, WSOPM Pro 10.5 Title first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The Gatornationals FanFest At Burnyzz Speed Shop Returns. This event features numerous NHRA stars and much more.View the full article

When reigning WSOPM winner Steve King just missed out on qualifying for the main 32-car Pro Mod field at the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil, his chances at returning to the WSOPM Winner’s Circle didn’t end. Thanks to the Outlaw Light Beer Wild Card Shootout, a separate five-round race for the drivers who didn’t qualify, he got to race on Saturday. King, who drove Gene Pilot’s screw-blown “Savage 3.0” Corvette to the $150,000 final-round win over Stevie “Fast” Jackson in last year’s WSOPM final round, ended up No. 37 on the final qualifying sheet for this year’s race. He delivered a best of 3.604 seconds at 207.15 mph, and Robin Roberts claimed the No. 32 spot with a 3.602 at 211.00. Just two thousandths of a second and a few mph separated King from his shot at back-to-back titles. But King and the Pilot Racing team went to work anyway in the Outlaw Light Beer Wild Card Shootout, running a 3.697 to beat past NHRA Pro Stock world champ Bo Butner in the opening round. His 3.632 to beat Frank Falter IV tied Luis de Leon for low E.T. of the second round. King was then quickest of the quarterfinals with his 3.614 to take out Robert Costa. King’s rollercoaster of a weekend continued in the semifinals as he went red by .002 on a 3.627-second pass that easily would’ve beat de Leon, who suffered a major parts failure. When de Leon bypassed the scales, King was reinstated because he did cross the scales. “A little semifinal round action there – I kind of feel a little bit down on that episode – I did red light but he bypassed the scales,” King said. “I mean, how often do you get a buy-back round in Pro Mod racing?” King made the most of his second chance in the second-chance race, leaving first against 2023 WSOPM Second-Chance Shootout winner Melanie Salemi in the $15,000 final round and charging to a 3.611 at 207.27. Salemi slowed to a 4.336 at 121.10. “We had to run our teammate in the finals,” who gave a shoutout to the Salemi family and their G-Force Race Cars and Resolution Racing Services. “Those guys were over here in the semis thrashing – all their guys, all my guys, we had the motor tore apart in a million pieces. We want both team cars in the final, which we ended up with. “We’re happy with the win,” King continued. “Jon [Salemi] gave us a great car all weekend. Came up a little short on the A-feature to get into the main race, and those guys are lucky we didn’t get in there because we made some good runs today in the heat. During the night time sessions we’re not picking up like we need to, but during the day, this car can run with any car here.” This story was originally published on March 2, 2026. The post King’s Comeback: 2025 WSOPM Champ Steve Kings Wins Outlaw Beer Wild Card Shootout first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Tractor puller turned Pro Mod contender Peter Norton secured the 2025/2026 Winter Series Pro Mod points championship Saturday night at the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil when he defeated Randy Weatherford in a winner-take-all semifinal matchup at Bradenton Motorsports Park. Piloting his Harts-Charger-equipped, Hurricane Motorsports ’69 Camaro, Norton used a .011 reaction time and 3.608-second pass to outrun Weatherford, who got loose and slowed to a 4.877. Norton was picked up at the top end after the victory and given a police escort back up the track, where he was presented with the crystal trophy awarded to the points champion. Norton also received a $25,000 championship bonus. “It’s surreal,” Norton said of the experience. “You look down here, you look at all these fans. I mean, you come through here burning the tires off and people standing around you. It’s the stuff you watch on TV. It’s the stuff you dream about as any motorsport you want to do.” The moment came as a surprise to many. Facing off against the best drivers in the world, Norton was arguably the most inexperienced Pro Mod driver on the property, having just bought his car from Jeff Rudolf last November. He quickly showed promise throughout the Winter Series, however, earning the DIWS Rookie of the Year award during Friday night’s first-round chip draw. “I just wanted to come in and race, have a good time, and get some experience in the car,” said Norton. “I knew all these people that I’ve seen all over the internet, YouTube, watching drag racing. Some of these people have become my friends. It’s just a family environment. I really enjoy it. I didn’t know what to expect and it’s obviously exceeded any expectation I could have.” Still, Norton needed a lot of breaks to fall his way en route to a championship. He entered the World Series tenth in points, but when three of the top six drivers in points – including leader Jason Harris – lost in the first round, it opened the door. When “Stevie Fast” Jackson and Eric Gustafson, who each took possession of the points lead during eliminations, lost over the next two rounds, Norton knew he truly had a shot, leading to the final obstacle in Weatherford. “There was excitement and nervousness both,” Norton admitted. “As we were going rounds, I just needed to do my job. I knew the team was going to do their job. I knew Rickie [Jones] was going to give me a good tune to get the car down the track. I knew the car was good. I needed to make sure Peter Norton did his job and crushed the tree.” After clinching the championship, Norton went on to the WSOPM final round to face NHRA Pro Stock star and three-time NHRA Factory Stock Showdown world champion Aaron Stanfield for the $150,000 event title. Norton moved first, but his 3.585 at 210.57 came up short to Stanfield’s 3.576 at 210.83 by just three thousandths of a second. This story was originally published on March 2, 2026. The post Full Pull: Peter Norton Claims DI Winter Series Pro Mod Championship, Rookie of The Year Honors first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The Drag Illustrated World Series Of Pro Mod was packed full of drama and big moments. Here's a recap of this massive event.View the full article

The Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil wrapped up Saturday night at Bradenton Motorsports Park, marking the culmination of the 2025/2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service. As the name suggests, Pro Mod was the headline attraction with its $150,000-to-win, 32-car field and the $15,000-to-win Outlaw Light Beer Wild Card Shootout for non-qualifiers, while Pro 10.5, True 10.5, Lil Gangstas, and a slew of index classes rounded out the show. Read the full event recap here. PRO MOD WILD CARD SHOOTOUT PRO 10.5 TRUE 10.5 This story was originally published on March 2, 2026. The post 2026 World Series of Pro Mod – Round-by-Round Results first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The new Alpinestars Contemporary Collection delivers commuter-ready jackets, pants, gloves, and footwear with integrated motorcycle protection.View the full article

One of the largest ranches in Texas, 6666 Ranch is known for its lineage of horses, as well as being owned by 'Yellowstone' creator, Taylor Sheridan. And now, Honda's partnered with the ranch to supply it with its powersport offerings.View the full article

With strong midrange torque, a TFT dash, and sub-$10,000 pricing, Suzuki’s middleweight naked punches well above its weight.View the full article

If you miss the Street Outlaws and No Prep Kings, you are in luck! NHRA announced that the new NHRA Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series, which will feature some of your favorites from both Street Outlaws and NPK, will start in Charlotte during the 4-Wide Nationals. These cars will feature the same steel roof and quarter panels rules that they have been running under for the past couple of years, and NHRA hopes the Street Outlaws will attract new fans to NHRA Mission Drag Racing while also entertaining the NHRA fans that will already be at the race. With any luck it is a win win for everyone! DEBUT OF RIGHT TRAILERS OUTLAW STREET SERIES SET FOR NHRA’S STOP AT ZMAX DRAGWAY INDIANAPOLIS (March 2, 2026) – NHRA announced today that the thrilling new Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series, which features some of the major names from the famous Street Outlaws franchise, will debut on April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte as part of NHRA’s 4-Wide Nationals. The exciting new showcase for 2026 will feature 10 drivers, with three rounds of qualifying over the course of Friday and Saturday in Charlotte, followed by semifinals and finals on Sunday at zMAX Dragway. The loaded field for the debut and the four-race series will include the biggest names and the legendary figures from Street Outlaws, including Shawn Ellington, Ryan Martin, Scott Taylor, Jeff Lutz and more. The full field for the first race in Charlotte will be revealed in the coming weeks, but the excitement level is high for the group set to make their NHRA debut during the 75th anniversary season. “I think this is an incredible opportunity for NHRA and our outlaw group to work together,” Taylor said. “We are excited to come out and light the boards with our steel roof and quarter cars, as I truly believe it will shock the world to see how fast these cars are. We are looking forward to hanging out with new and current fans.” The collaboration marks a major moment in NHRA’s milestone year, with the biggest names from Street Outlaws helping put on a show for fans during the four-race campaign this season. The debut takes place at the Bellagio of Dragstrips in Charlotte, giving fans a marquee opportunity to watch the new Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series – along with the high-octane, intense action of four-wide racing in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series – all at one monumental race. It also marks the only four-wide race of the season in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, as fans get to witness one of the wildest spectacles in motorsports. Add in the stars from Street Outlaws in this debut showcase and it has the makings of an epic weekend. “The Right Trailers’ Outlaw Street series is sure to bring a new fan base to NHRA and bring those fans to the existing NHRA teams,” Right Trailers President Michael Scott said. “I have been a fan of many of the racers that will compete in the Outlaw Street series and am excited to see how big this deal gets.” Added Taylor: “Outlaw Street is about bringing a new audience to NHRA while giving longtime fans something exciting and different. These are racers that fans already know and follow. Now, they’ll see them compete on one of the biggest stages in drag racing.” Ellington, who drives the famed “Murder Nova,” is a fan favorite known for his black Chevy Nova and fierce racing style. Ellington has long been a key figure in the Street Outlaws scene, as has Martin, who is the reigning powerhouse and a multiple-time champ on the No Prep Kings circuit with his Fireball Camaro. Martin is also hugely popular in the series, showcasing a strong blend of speed and consistency to build his impressive standing in the sport. Taylor is another veteran in the Street Outlaws racing community, bringing a wealth of experience and a reputation as a fearless competitor. To see the debut of the Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series in action on April 24-26 at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte, fans can purchase tickets at www.zmaxdragway.com. For more information about the NHRA, including the 2026 schedule, please visit www.nhra.com. The post DEBUT OF RIGHT TRAILERS OUTLAW STREET SERIES SET FOR NHRA’S STOP AT ZMAX DRAGWAY appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Supercharged 999cc power, Fox Live Valve dampers, and a five-seat configuration continue unchanged in Kawasaki’s Teryx H2 flagship side-by-side platform. And that's despite a massive recall. View the full article

I hope you bought your merch so you got entries to win this beast, because this ProCharged Tahoe is something special. I mean who wouldn’t want to own a Tahoe that’s got a ProCharger bolted up to it? It’s the perfect soccer mom vehicle, and it puts down real power thanks to the supercharger. But just how much power does it really make? You’ll find the answer, and proof that it does big boy burnouts, in the video below. Plus you’ll find out everything else that has been done to get it to this point. It makes WAY more power than stock and has good parts in it so that it will live. Let us know what you think. The post You Could Win This Tire Smoking Machine! How Much Power Does The ProCharged KSR Giveaway Tahoe Actually Put Down To The Tires? appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Pando Moto collaborated with a five-time Olympic gold medalist to create winning gear for the German bobsleigh Olympic team.View the full article