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Sunny skies and temperatures in the 70s made for near-perfect conditions as Import Face-Off rolled into Famoso Dragstrip Sunday, February 22, delivering one of the strongest stops yet at the Bakersfield facility. A strong crowd filled the grounds throughout the day, with fans lining the fence, packing the pit area, and enjoying the wide range of activities that make Import Face-Off unique. The energy was high from start to finish as competitors and spectators alike took advantage of the ideal weather. On track, a diverse field of import cars, trucks, and sport bikes battled down the quarter-mile, chasing quick elapsed times and top speeds. In the show area, a polished lineup of cars, trucks, and bikes competed for awards, drawing steady attention from fans. Fan-favorite competitions kept the excitement level up all afternoon. The low car limbo contest drew cheers as participants pushed suspension limits, while the always-popular 2-step competition brought rev limiters, flames, and plenty of crowd reaction. DJs provided music throughout the event, and vendors offered performance parts, apparel, and automotive merchandise along the midway. With excellent weather and strong participation across all categories, Sunday’s Import Face-Off once again demonstrated the versatility of Famoso Dragstrip and its ability to host high-energy automotive culture events alongside traditional drag racing. This story was originally published on February 24, 2026. The post PHOTO GALLERY: Import Face-Off Delivers High-Energy Show Sunday at Famoso Dragstrip first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Hull Racing led by team owner and driver Buddy Hull will start the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series at the historic Gatornationals with new sponsor and marketing partner FS Performance and Sam Pack Ford on their 12,000-horspowered Funny Car. The design will mirror the 2025 high performance Mustang GT Premium that the dealership designed at the end of the year. The limited-edition Ford Mustang “Buddy Hull” specialty car is inspired by the same grit, attitude and adrenaline that drives his Nitro Funny Car program. Over the off-season Hull Racing led by crew chiefs Mike Guger and Matt Bynum have been preparing for the season opener. “We are taking the opportunity to work with Sam Pack Ford and FS Performance to the next level,” said Hull. “It is one thing to have a car on display, but when you can put that car on the racetrack at the Gatornationals in front of the whole world of drag racing that will be so cool. I was able to be a part of the Mustang GT Premium design process and give them ideas on the performance levels of the Mustang as well as styling suggestions to make it very personal to my brand. I have been doing the same thing with Mike (Guger), Matt (Bynum) and the team on the big show Funny Car.” FS Performance Funny Car will also carry the branding from Red Line Oil, Gates Belts, 360 Wraps and Hull’s main business Vertex General Contractors. The team will also be promoting Talkin’ Funny Cars with Buddy Hull, the award-winning television show that will return for its third season in 2026. “We are building this program with some amazing companies and marketing partners but really Vertex has been a huge part of my business success,” said Hull. “We had a record-setting year last year and we are off to a great start in 2026. The key will be balancing the racing and the business. It is coming together really well and I am excited to be working with Red Line Oil and Gates Belts we have some really cool programs in the works.” The FS Performance Funny Car will be in Gainesville, Florida early for some pre-race testing with the rest of the Top Fuel and Funny Car teams. Hull will also be attending the Gatornationals FanFest at Josh Hart’s Burnyzz Speed Shop on Wednesday, March 4 from 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. signing autographs and taking photos with fans at this annual free pre-race event. Throughout the weekend of the Gatornationals Hull will be talking with fans and sponsors. The first qualifying passes will get underway on Friday, March 6 at 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. For more information on Buddy Hull visit www.HullRacing.com. The post Buddy Hull to Debut FS Mustang Funny Car at Gatornationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

In the landscape of American motorcycling, 1901 marks the genesis. As America’s first motorcycle company, Indian Motorcycle carved out a legacy defined by board track dominance, the high-speed pursuits of Burt Munro, and engineering innovations that set the pace for the industry. It is a brand that ... View the full article

It’s already time for the World Finals of the STM Powersports Snow Outlaws snowmobile drag racing series, as another warmth shortened season finishes up this weekend (Friday, February 27th and Saturday the 28th) at Three Lakes-Brule River Trails at Spirit Lake, 1426 State Highway 32 in Three Lakes, Wisconsin, USA. The only warmth at Three Lakes this weekend, though, will be the nitro exhaust and hot action of the wild Snow Outlaws sleds as they slice roostertails across the purpose-built, 500-foot, snow-packed racing surface. Friday will be balmy, but those not up to the challenges of Saturday’s single degree temps can enjoy the full-scale live video production courtesy of IHRA. St. Germain Outlaw class winner Tyson Enerson will be looking to repeat on his unique compressed air supercharged, Hypersports, gasoline-fueled two-cylinder sled. The win happened largely due to Enerson’s huge jump on Dominick Ernst at the starting line. Ernst’s screw-supercharged, nitro “Eagle-1” was gaining but came up short. Still, Enerson’s sled is brand new, with lots still to be learned every pass about its unique supercharging system. St. Germain number one qualifier Ethan Erhardt is motivated to complete the job this time, as are Johnathan Lentzkow, R. Dustin, three class competitor Jagger Ashley, the Return of Alec Gibas, and more. St. Germain winner Brian Sullivan is always a good bet to win Pro Xtreme 55 on his “John Deere” sled, but he’ll face a lot of serious competition. That includes St. Germain runner-up Kyle Viney, Pro Modified runner-up Jesse Bruns on Troy Larson’s red sled, Ashley, Devin Kirane, Scott Kostman, Casey Down, Ryan Santry and more. Ashley won Pro Mod at St. Germain and will look to do the same this weekend. Louis Goldbach, Tyler Stelton, Candace Down, Dante Gratti and many, many more will stand in his way. So get out in the snow while you still can. Remember, Snow Outlaws races are always FREE for spectators! Friday’s explosive nighttime qualifying is at 6:00pm, 7:00pm, and 8:00pm. Saturday’s eliminations start at noon with the finals running promptly at 4:00pm (or 3:00, depending on sled count). Chad and Jenny Nyhus and the whole Snow Outlaws crew will have the Three Lakes track on point for the racers and good times aplenty for the spectators. So racer or spectator, get out and have some fun! This story was originally published on February 24, 2026. The post Snow Outlaws Set to Shred Spirit Lake first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The NHRA announced today Right Trailers will continue as the title sponsor of the upcoming big-money NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout. The Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout takes place Saturday, March 7, as part of the season-opening Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at legendary Gainesville Raceway, kicking off NHRA’s yearlong 75th anniversary celebration. Eight top drivers in the Top Fuel category will face off in a unique one-day specialty event, with reigning world champ and defending Callout winner Doug Kalitta as the No. 1 seed. A longtime supporter of NHRA drag racing, Right Trailers continues to be involved in the sport at several levels. They sponsor both the Eastern and Western Conference Finals in the Summit Racing Jr. Drag Racing League and Right Trailers is also the title sponsor of the NHRA’s Top Dragster and Top Sportsman categories. This season, they will return as the Callout sponsor in the 12,000-horsepower, 340-mph Top Fuel specialty race that offers a big purse, bragging rights and a special trophy during one of the most historic races on the NHRA schedule. “Right Trailers is proud to be a longtime supporter of NHRA drag racing in the sportsman ranks and the Junior Drag Racing League. Many of those drivers over the years have gained the experience necessary to compete at the highest level of the sport —Top Fuel. The thrill of watching these drivers reach speeds of 340 mph is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience,” Right Trailers President Michael Scott said. “At the Gatornationals, the NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout will give our customers and select staff members the opportunity to witness this exciting action first-hand. We are thrilled to share this experience with our diverse customer base, which includes several NHRA teams across both the sportsman and professional levels. This opportunity allows us to elevate the Right Trailers – Nationwide brand to the Top Fuel category, and we see tremendous value in the potential it holds. This is a great way to showcase our new website, www.RightTrailers.com to thousands of racers and fans as well.” The bonus race features a loaded eight-car field, starting with Kalitta. He earned the top seed in the unique bonus race and the rest of the field, in order, includes Shawn Langdon, 2025 Gatornationals winner Antron Brown, racing legend Tony Stewart, Justin Ashley, Clay Millican, Shawn Reed and 2023 Callout winner Josh Hart. With the unique Callout format, Kalitta will get to pick his opening-round opponent. Langdon will get the next selection until all the first-round matchups are set. The quickest winning driver in the opening round gets to call his shot for the semifinals, too. All three rounds take place on Saturday in Gainesville, with the opening-round selections set for Friday, March 6 in the Top Eliminator Club, The first round takes place at 12:15 p.m., 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. Kalitta will also try to become the first Top Fuel driver to earn multiple wins in the Callout, which offers a total purse of $130,000. Last season, Kalitta defeated Millican in the opening round and then knocked off Brown before taking down two-time world champ Brittany Force in the finals. This year’s loaded field features three world champions, while all eight participants have Top Fuel victories. Final 2026 NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout Field Doug Kalitta Shawn Langdon Antron Brown Tony Stewart Justin Ashley Clay Millican Shawn Reed Josh Hart The 2025 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals featured wins by Brown (Top Fuel), Chad Green (Funny Car), Dallas Glenn (Pro Stock) and Gaige Herrera (Pro Stock Motorcycle). This year’s race will again be broadcast on FS1, including eliminations at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 8. 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. This year, fans will see a host of major stars, including Kalitta, Stewart, Hart, who joined John Force Racing, and the return of star driver Leah Pruett. In Funny Car, the stars include back-to-back world champ Austin Prock, Ron Capps, Matt Hagan, Jack Beckman and new John Force Racing driver Jordan Vandergriff, while Pro Stock features champ Glenn, Anderson, Erica Enders, Jeg Coughlin Jr. and Aaron Stanfield. In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Gaige Herrera is after a fourth straight Gatornationals win, while Richard Gadson begins his title defense against the likes of Matt Smith, Angie Smith and Chase Van Sant. Before the race, fans will again be invited to a special “Gatornationals Kickoff Party and Fanfest” at Hart’s Burnyzz Speedshop in Ocala. In what’s become an exciting pre-event tradition, the event will take place from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4. The fun-filled kickoff event will include driver appearances and autographs from 7-8 p.m. 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. To purchase tickets to the 2026 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, including upgraded experiences in the Gainesville Top Eliminator Club, 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. RIGHT TRAILERS NHRA TOP FUEL ALL-STAR CALLOUT SCHEDULE (ET): Friday, March 6: 12:00 PM – Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout first-round selections in Top Eliminator Club (Get your TEC Tickets Today!) Saturday, March 7 12:15 PM – First round for Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout 2:15 PM – Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout for round two. The winning driver who makes the quickest run in the first round will select their semifinal opponent. 3:30 PM – Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout final round 4:00 PM – Right Trailers NHRA Top Fuel All-Star Callout show airs on FS1 This story was originally published on February 24, 2026. The post Right Trailers Returns as Title Sponsor of Top Fuel All-Star Callout at Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Donut Labs gave its new solid-state motorcycle battery to an independent third-party testing lab for validation. Supposedly, its charging speeds line up. But I'm still not convinced. View the full article

Dark finishes, slick surface textures, top-shelf parts, and aggressive proportions are all key ingredients of a Rough Crafts custom Harley. But what if you took this tried-and-true recipe and cranked it up to eleven?That was Rough Crafts frontman Winston Yeh's goal when the commission for this custo... View the full article

(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 third gallery of photos, with tons 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 Lone Star Throwdown 2026 Truck Show Photos: Huge Show, Great Weather, And Nothing But Custom Trucks Of All Shapes And Sizes! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Fox Factory, the folks responsible for every go-fast, off-road shock on the market, is getting new board leadership. And in the announcement, finding ways to improve profitability and operations are mentioned a lot. That's usually code for layoffs. View the full article

The Pro Mod Series returns during the 75th anniversary of NHRA. Fans will enjoy free YouTube streaming for all eleven national events.View the full article

The numbers are clear and the possibilities are wide open as the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service heads into its championship decider at this weekend’s Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil, Feb. 26-28, at Bradenton Motorsports Park. With a maximum of 957 points available at WSOPM — including 900 points for the event win (1.5x points), 32 for No. 1 qualifying, and 25 for tech-in — the richest and most prestigious race of the series also carries enough weight to dramatically reshape the standings. In fact, mathematically, even a newcomer who didn’t score points at the first two races could still steal the championship under a highly unlikely “chaos scenario,” as Winter Series Race Director Gavin Carter described it, though it would require a perfect storm of early exits for the leaders. In reality, the title fight is expected to come down to a handful of leading contenders — but the path each driver must take varies significantly depending on where they sit entering the finale. The Front-Runners Jason Harris, Steve Jackson (-19), Eric Gustafson (-106) For the top three in points, the formula is simple: whoever goes the farthest in eliminations wins the championship. Just 19 points separate Harris, the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals winner, and Jackson, the U.S. Street Nationals winner, with Gustafson still well within striking distance at 106 points back. Because the gap between them is less than a round, qualifying points will not swing the outcome — it will be decided strictly by round wins. Within One Round Sidnei Frigo (-132) Frigo, the Snowbirds runner-up, sits less than a round behind Harris and enters the weekend with a clear but slightly more complicated path. If Frigo qualifies within 18 positions of Harris, he only needs to go farther than the top three to claim the title. If he qualifies outside that range, he effectively falls more than a round back and would need to go one round further than Harris — and still beat Jackson and Gustafson. Should Harris reach the finals while Frigo is outside that 18-spot window, Frigo would be eliminated from contention. The Next Wave of Contenders Randy Weatherford (-206), Derek Menholt (-235) Both drivers remain firmly in the hunt but will need help. Each must advance at least one round farther than the top four in points to win the championship. If any of the top four reach the final round, Weatherford and Menholt are mathematically eliminated. Long-Shot but Alive John Doc (-317), Kye Kelley (-320), Kallee Mills (-330), Peter Norton (-340), Billy Banaka (-417) This group faces a steeper climb: They must go two rounds further than the top four and one round further than Weatherford and Menholt. If the top four reach the semifinals, this group is eliminated. If Weatherford or Menholt reach the final, their hopes are also over. Deep Outside Shots Positions 12–21: Ken Quartuccio, Kevin Rivenbark, Jimmy Taylor, Justin Bond, Shawn Ellington, Steve King, Brylon Holder, Brandon Snider, Lyle Barnett, Spencer Hyde For this tier to claim the title, they must: Go three rounds further than the top four, Two rounds further than Weatherford/Menholt, and One round further than the Doc/Kelley/Mills/Norton/Banaka group. If the top four reach the quarterfinals, or Weatherford/Menholt the semis, or the next group the final, this tier is eliminated. Extreme Long Shots Positions 22–32: Melanie Salemi, Victor Alvarez, Kurt Steding, Tommy D’Aprile, Mike Decker III, Jim Halsey, Robin Roberts, Greg Blevins Jr., Mark Micke, Scott Taylor, Rian Hayward Their path requires a near-perfect weekend: Four rounds further than the top four, Three rounds further than Weatherford/Menholt, Two rounds further than the Doc group, and One round further than the 12–21 group. If the leaders advance to even moderate depths — such as the round of 16 — this group’s title hopes disappear quickly. The Chaos Scenario Because of the massive points available, drivers outside the top 32 technically remain alive, but only if the standings implode — requiring multiple early exits across nearly every contender group. While improbable, the math underscores just how impactful WSOPM is within the Winter Series structure. The post Running The Numbers: A Look at The DI Winter Series Championship Contenders Heading Into WSOPM first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Tariffs are taxes on the people, that's just plain fact. And the Trump administration's now-illegal tariff taxes hit Harley-Davidson's customers hard in 2025. 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. Video Description: Back in the shop and making real progress on the FJ40 build! In this video, Shannon notches the body to properly fit the frame, trims down the front fenders, and fabricates spring hanger mounts as the build continues to take shape. This is the kind of hands-on fabrication work that makes or breaks a solid rig. We also get a quick visit from Donnie and Brandan, who roll up to help Shannon mount tires—because apparently we’re already calling this KOH 2027 prep The post FJ40 Land Cruiser Custom Chassis Fabrication: Body Notch, Fender Trim, Spring Hangers And More appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The 2026 lineup spans adventure bikes, mini-moto throwbacks, scooters, and trials machines for riders all over the world. View the full article

John Jackson from Not Stock Photography was back at Lone Star Throwdown 2026 and has already put out his video! This show was awesome, as always, and although I got there a bit early it sure filled out and was packed in the afternoon. This show is one of the best truck shows in the country, make no mistake, and for sure is the biggest and baddest show in Texas. They sell out of entries for this event each and every year, and we understand why when the weather is great and the trucks are everywhere. Video Description: Truck Show Season is officially back……….Its Lonestar Throwdown 2026 I know we get a big hotrod show in California in February with the GrandNational Roadster Show, but I like to chill out in Texas till LST comes around, and hang out with all my custom truck friends. I always get asked why I choose to make this my first show of the year, and basically its my roots(even though its changed a ton). When I was a kid I wanted a VW or a HotRod, but what I got was a 1982 Ford Ranger that I immediately cut the coil springs on, and performed the worst two tone paint job you’ve ever seen haha. I showed up on Thursday to LST with Wayne,Guy, and Ryan to basically just hang out and enjoy the scenery(and cruise the corvair van a bit). It was pretty laid back, but busy for a Thursday so didn’t really get any footage. Friday we rolled in around 9, and I wandered around seeing old friends, and checking out cool builds……..and eating way too much Jalapeno Cheese Sausage haha. Saturday was crazy it started off pretty slow, and around 10:30 I thought I was going to take a lap, but noticed the long line of spectators funneling in, and the cruise line was already nose to tail. I got a couple laps in, but decided to hang out in the tent(and steal Tacos) from them Good Ol’Boys from Laredo the Estos Vatos Car Club. I can’t talk about the show without mentioning how perfect the weather was it was in the 80’s every day, but Sunday when a cold front came in, and it was 60. If you’ve had the unfortunate memory of LST’25 it never got above 35 for the whole weekend so this weekend was a great change of weather. Sunday we loaded up, and headed home I recently bought a trailer for the corvair van so I could haul it around to a few more shows this year, and the drifter pulled it without any issues(especially after figuring out it tows better with a corvair backwards on the trailer haha) Hope You enjoy the Video Congrats to Ed, and the Classic Car Studio for Winning the Amazing Best of Show Trophy this Year that looked like a Billet Oil Derrick by the guys at one ten machining. Well hope to see a bunch of you at cars shows in 2026 JJ ‪@NotStockPhoto‬ CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED OUR PHOTO GALLERIES FROM THE SHOW! The post Video From LST ’26: Cool Trucks, Perfect Weather, and Huge Crowds at Lonestar Throwdown 2026 In Conroe appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

10 years ago, or so, I walked into the pit of Gary Densham at Pomona to say hi and was immediately entertained by one of Gary’s wife Joanne’s stories. I didn’t get to hear the end of the story before Gary interrupted because he was so excited to show me their brand new sponsor. He pulled me over to the double doors on the side of the trailer, which were closed, and then looked at me like “are you ready”, before pulling both doors open quickly and gesturing to the racks on the inside of the doors. I laughed when I saw that both doors were completely covered in racks of brake parts cleaner, and then Gary started talking about how great FREE brake cleaner was because they used so much of it. I laughed even though I agreed. It was the most excited I’d ever seen Gary. But not all Brake Parts Cleaner is created equal. There are chlorinated and non-chlorinated versions, every major and minor brand known to man, and you can buy it almost everywhere. So in the video below we’ve got Project Farm testing all the brake parts cleaner brands they could get their hands on. Video Description: Gunk, Lucas, CRC, Permatex, Johnsen’s, 3M, Sprayway, Berryman, Detroit Axle, Denco, SuperTech, Penray, and Gumout. Brake parts cleaners compared for speed at cutting grease and sludge, evaporation speed and residue. Price and performance analysis provides very conclusive results. I purchased all of the brake parts cleaners and supplies used for the review. The post Not All Brake Parts Cleaners Are The Same: He Bought Every Parts Cleaner In Hopes This Saves You Time and Money! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

CFMoto’s liter class 1000 MT-X debuts in Germany with an intro price that's sure to turn heads all over the world. View the full article

The World Series of Pro Mod is this weekend, in Bradenton Florida, and we can’t wait. But before all the racing coverage starts in a few days, there is some testing going on for the teams that need a few extra hits to get their combos ready to rock and roll, and for some drivers to knock the cobwebs off before race season. Whatever the reason, lots of teams will test when they can for an even this big. Here are some highlight videos from NC Pro Moder who has been covering testing. The post World Series of Pro Mod Testing Highlights From Bradenton Motorsports Park appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

MotoGP’s rider market starts moving long before decisions become public. And Valentino Rossi's VR46 team is looking to the future.View the full article

Nearly a year after Shoei introduced bright, colorful Mobile Suit Gundam and Hatsune Miku graphics in Japan, they're available as limited editions in the US.View the full article

ASBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island Road & Race Supersport 300 Supersport 300 Qualifying The battle for top spot in the SS300 category was an interstate tussle between young Western Australian Orlando Peovitis (Kawasaki) and South Australian Tara Morrison (Kawasaki). In the end, it was the Sandgroper that edged out the Croweater while Jordy […] The post Recapping all the ASBK Supersport 300 action from Phillip Island appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

YAMAFEST 2026 The YAMAFEST track day is on in March, and is an event aimed at bringing together Yamaha riders from across the country, offering all Yamaha motorcycle customers the opportunity to ride alongside fellow brand enthusiasts in a professionally run environment. Run in conjunction with MotoSchool at Sydney Motorsport Park on 29 March 2026, […] The post Join the YAMAFEST Track Day at SMP March 29 for just $299 appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Drag Illustrated has officially released its highly anticipated 2025 Photo Annual, a visually driven celebration of the moments, machines, and personalities that defined the season. The newest edition is headlined by 2025 Snowbird Outlaw Nationals Pro Mod winner Jason Harris, whose standout performance at Bradenton Motorsports Park in December earned him the cover of this year’s issue. “The Photo Annual has become one of our favorite projects every year because it allows us to let the images do the talking,” said Wes Buck, Founder and Editorial Director of Drag Illustrated. “The 2025 season delivered unforgettable moments across the sport, and this issue captures them in a way only our photographers can. This also marks the second year that the Snowbirds winner snagged the cover. It keeps the conversation going and serves as a permanent reminder that Jason Harris kicked off the 2025/2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series with a remarkable win at the Snowbirds.” Inside, readers will find an expansive feature spotlighting Harris and the rest of the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals winners, alongside more than 60 pages of striking imagery captured by Drag Illustrated’s talented roster of contributing photographers. From championship celebrations and behind-the-scenes candids to explosive on-track action, the 2025 Photo Annual delivers a comprehensive visual recap of the year that was in drag racing. “We’re proud to work with some of the most talented photographers in the sport – and within motorsports, period,” said Nate Van Wagnen, editor-in-chief, Drag Illustrated. “We showcase their work in every issue, but the Photo Annual truly belongs to the photographers. We write captions to add some context, but so many of these photos tell a story. Some of them are just flatout visually striking at first glance and some of them take a closer look to fully appreciate the photo. The digital edition of the magazine is great, but this is one issue that benefits from a deep dive into a printed copy. Huge thanks to all of the photographers who contributed to the 2025 Photo Annual.” The digital edition is available now, giving fans immediate access to the full issue, while print copies will begin arriving in subscriber mailboxes over the next two weeks. Read the full Photo Annual digital edition at digital.dragillustrated.com. The post Drag Illustrated Releases 2025 Photo Annual Featuring Snowbird Outlaw Nationals Winner Jason Harris on The Cover first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Moto News Weekly Wrap February 24, 2026 What’s New: AusEnduro naming partners revealed for 2026 MXGP 2026 Calendar update US Women’s Oceanic MX Cup team line-up Race the 6Days with GasGas in 2026! 2026 AMA Ice Race winners honoured Laengenfelder renews Red Bull KTM contract Coenen brothers sign multi-year Red Bull KTM contract Beddini Racing […] The post Moto News | MX | SX | SuperEnduro | AusEnduro | NZMX appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

One year ago, Kallee Mills was preparing for her very first season competing in Pro Modified. Now, two races into her first Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service in the class, she’s embracing every moment that comes with competing against the best drivers the class has to offer at Bradenton Motorsports Park. “Overall, it’s been a great experience,” said Mills. “My initial thought coming in was, ‘Wow, we’re here. We’ve made it to the Winter Series.’ This is something I’ve looked forward to for a really long time, getting to run the Pro Mod class and competing against 80-some other drivers and fight for these 32 spots. And then when we finally get in, we’re racing round-by-round, trying to fight our way through.” Mills is doing far more than just competing, however. The former X275, Pro 10.5, and No Prep Kings standout – and 2023 Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 honoree – is currently sitting No. 9 in the Winter Series points standings heading into the series finale, the World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil. Mills has qualified at both of the first two events, the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks in December and the U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission in January, and won three rounds of competition thus far. Not only has the car performed well, dipping consistently into the 3.50’s, but Mills has been at the top of her game as well. According to “Stat Guy” Chris LeCloux, Mills currently has the third-best average reaction time of any Pro Mod driver in the Winter Series. Her .019 average trails only “Stevie Fast” Jackson (.016) and Jason Harris (.017), winners of the first two events. “I would say I’m one of the most consistent drivers out there on the tree,” Mills said. “Sitting third behind Jason Harris and Stevie Fast, when you think about names like that, those are legends. It’s awesome being up there with them and proving that I’m supposed to be up there going rounds at the Winter Series. We’re all there to win, and that’s what we’re going to do.” A large part of her ability to stay focused inside the car are the people outside of it. “Scarlett,” her ’68 Camaro owned by Paul and Jeanne Hayden, is tuned by Lee White, and serviced and maintained by her father DeWayne Mills, her fiancé Jordan Tally, and Taylor Strange. Having that strong family bond is important when it comes to feeling safe at over 200 mph. “In all reality, if I wasn’t comfortable in the car behind the wheel, and had people behind me that I knew were doing a great job working on and servicing the car, I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing,” admitted Mills. “That’s how I can have good reaction times – I’m not worrying about other things that aren’t up to me. Having people behind you that support you and care about you – they have a little more skin in the game than just going racing on the weekend and having a good time. “These are people that I look at as family,” Mills continued. “My dad, my fiancé…and Taylor’s like a brother. When they’re working on the car, they want to make sure everything is taken care of for me. And of course, Lee does a wonderful job tuning. If we didn’t have everybody doing their job at the right time and the right amount, things wouldn’t go as smoothly.” With $150,000 on the line, the World Series of Pro Mod has created a tension and atmosphere that is seldom seen elsewhere. Drivers have folded under that pressure, turning on the red light when they normally wouldn’t, or being uncharacteristically late on the tree. But Mills is no stranger to pressure. In her 2025 Pro Mod rookie season, she faced off against veteran Randy Weatherford at the IHRA Outlaw Pro Mod Nationals with $125,000 on the line. While Weatherford narrowly took the win, Mills proved the weight of the moment doesn’t affect her. “I look at every race the same,” said Mills. “When I go up there, I want to have the best light I can and be the best driver for my team. I just keep my head down and focus on me; don’t worry about who’s in the other lane. Don’t worry about the money. Just go and do what you know to do and win rounds and do your best. Some people might take that pressure and crumble, but I would say I tend to like being the underdog. I think part of what makes me pretty good is I don’t let pressure bother me as much as some other drivers. I mean, that’s what we live for. That’s what we do this for, is for those rounds, honestly. You want to be up there and you want to be the best.” Now, with two Winter Series races under her belt, Mills is ready to return to Bradenton for the grand finale. With a huge payday and a potential points championship on the line, her team is ready to come out with guns blazing. “It’s gonna be a good time – a ‘Barn Burner’ as Wes Buck likes to say,” Mills said. “I’m looking forward to getting down there and doing the same thing we’ve done at the last two races. We’re just looking to continue that momentum and hopefully move up in points and continue to have one of the most consistent cars on the property.” This story was originally published on February 23, 2026. 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