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WorldSBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island Superbike Race Two Nicolò Bulega’s Phillip Island opener couldn’t have been more complete, and Race 2 in the wet underlined just how far in control he was all weekend. A heavy downpour before the start turned the 22-lap contest into the first fully wet WorldSBK race of 2026, […] The post WorldSBK Sunday Race Reports / Results / Points appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Here’s our last gallery of photos from one of the finest truck shows on the planet! Of course we’re talking about Lone Star Throwdown in Conroe Texas. It was wet, and cold, but that didn’t stop thousands of people and trucks from coming together for this epic annual show. We had a great time, and are already making plans for 2025 when we’re going to put together a little caravan on the way to LST. Make sure you pay attention as we get closer, because we’ll be having fun before the show even starts! Use the link below if you missed any of the previous galleries of photos from the show. (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 first 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 2025 LONE STAR THROWDOWN PICS The post Lone Star Throwdown 2026 Photo Coverage Starts Right Here! We’ve Got Hundreds Of Awesome Truck Photos For You To Check Out! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

I can’t remember the last time I was in a Harbor Freight and didn’t look at the gantry cranes longingly. Sure, I cherry picker is a great thing that we all need in the shop, but man these gantrys sure look like they would be handy, especially when pulling bodies or beds or what have you. And I own a forklift! I can lift just about anything, but I think one of these could be pretty handy, especially if you put an electric hoist on it too. At any rate, when I found this video showing one of them being unboxed, assembled, and then hot rodded, I knew I had to watch it. So let’s watch it together! Video Description: In this video I take the HF gantry crane and make it wider so it will be able go over the fenders of my car trailer. This will be helpful when I remove heavy items from the trailer and move thing around the shop. The post Have You Considered Getting One Of Those Harbor Freight Overhead Gantrys For Your Shop? Watch This. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

We've been covering the evolution of related cases with the US International Trade Court that were waiting for this decision, and it all goes together.View the full article

Steve Magnante is back at it, at Backyard Auto in New Hampshire to check out another great muscle car project or two. Today’s is a 1969 Plymouth Road Runner, which is arguably one of Mopar’s best muscle cars, and this one has a cool options list. After all, who wouldn’t want a 383 powered 4-speed Road Runner in their driveway? This thing is cool and in typical Steve fashion you’ll learn something about Road Runners you might not have known. The post Steve Magnante Junkyard Crawl: Check Out This AIR GRABBER ROAD RUNNER DISCOVERY! Muscle Car Greatness Is Right Here! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

2026 AMA Supercross Championship Round Seven – Arlington, Texas Round seven of the 2026 Monster Energy SMX World Championship brought the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship back to the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex for Military Appreciation Night at AT&T Stadium, with two first-time winners emerging from a decisive night in both the 450SMX Class and the […] The post Hunter Lawrence breaks through for maiden 450 SX victory in Texas appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Automotive Racing Products remains dedicated to grassroots drag racing. The company provides cash bonuses for weekend warriors nationwide.View the full article

ASBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island SW-Motech Superbike Race Three After almost perfect conditions on both Friday and Saturday, intermittent drizzle made things more complicated on Sunday. Despite the difficult conditions, the second race of the opening ASBK weekend for season 2026 was just as much of a cracker as Saturday’s race one. The […] The post Youngsters come out on top again in sketchy final ASBK race at P.I. appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

ASBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island Kawasaki Supersport Race Three After experiencing almost perfect conditions on Friday and Saturday, the drizzle had arrived ahead of the final ASBK Supersport bout of the weekend just before midday on Sunday at Phillip Island. Not only were tyres being swapped on the grid, but those with the […] The post Photo finish in final ASBK Supersport bout at Phillip Island appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship Round Five – Belgrade, Serbia SuperEnduro Results – Points – Standings Billy Bolt’s 2026 FIM SuperEnduro World Championship campaign continued to gather momentum in Belgrade overnight, the Husqvarna Factory Racing rider sweeping SuperPole and all three Prestige finals at round five to leave Serbia with another maximum points haul. Bolt’s […] The post Billy Bolt perfect again but the electric bikes are coming! Belgrade SuperEnduro appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

ASBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island SW-Motech Superbike Race Two Did Saturday’s result here in the opening race of the 2026 ASBK season signal a changing of the guard? We witnessed what was perhaps the youngest ever podium in Australian Superbike history on Saturday with Harrison Voight running away to a clear victory while […] The post What a race! Blow by blow recap from ASBK Race Two at Phillip Island appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

It’s time for the 9-race Hoosier Super Tour to start and that means racing at Buttonwillow Raceway Park in central California. There is a lot of qualifying and racing both today and tomorrow, so make sure you check in for all that action tomorrow morning too! Video Description: The 2026 Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour kicks off another year of the very best of SCCA Road Racing action at Buttonwillow Raceway Park! For just the second year, The Circuit’s 2.56-mile layout will attract racers from up and down the west coast – and indeed the whole country – to begin the 9-race Hoosier Super Tour calendar. Join Brian Bielanski, Tom O’Gorman, and the DriversEye Live team from trackside for two full days of SCCA qualifying and racing action. Coverage begins at 9:45am PT on Saturday February 21 with 7 Qualifying 1 and Race 1 sessions each. Streaming resumes on Sunday at 8:00am for final qualifying and Race 2 sessions. Don’t miss a minute! The post 2026 SCCA Hoosier Super Tour LIVESTREAM From Buttonwillow Raceway Park- Saturday Coverage LIVE appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Ten years ago, Kyle Dvorak was dreaming about Pro Mod. Today, he’s living it. As the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil approaches, Dvorak finds himself in a position that once felt distant – not just racing Pro Modified, but doing it on the sport’s biggest stage. And he knows exactly what it means. “Just to be in the series, in the lanes with Ryan Martin, Erica Enders, all the ballers – that’s so cool in its own right,” Dvorak said on The Wes Buck Show. “It’s an absolute dream come true.” For Dvorak, this isn’t a sudden arrival. It’s a culmination. Back in 2016, he was part of the inaugural Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 class, a promising young racer with big aspirations. At the time, running Pro Boost at a high level was the goal. Now, a decade later, he’s qualified for the quickest Pro Mod field in history at the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals and nearly backed it up at the U.S. Street Nationals – missing the cut despite a 3.59-second effort that would have been competitive anywhere else. That’s the reality of the Winter Series. It’s brutal. And Dvorak embraces it. “That’s always been in the back of my head,” said Dvorak. “Looking at this big stage and wondering, if or when the opportunity ever came, how would I stack up?” Stacking up hasn’t been the problem. Surviving the razor-thin margins has been the challenge. At the U.S. Street Nationals, Dvorak ran a 3.59-second pass – a number that, historically, would secure a comfortable spot in the field. Instead, he found himself just outside the 32-car cut. That’s life in a field separated by hundredths. “The pressure is huge,” Dvorak admitted. “This is my opportunity to go out there and get it done. I’m swinging with everything I’ve got.” That opportunity came through Rob Kohler and the Kohler Racing team, a relationship built not overnight, but over years of perseverance. Dvorak’s journey hasn’t been linear. There were seasons spent out of the driver’s seat. Time working on cars, driving the rig, staying visible, and staying involved. “I don’t look at being out of the seat as a step down,” Dvorak said. “You don’t have to be in the seat to be doing something. Just keep your face out there. Keep your name out there. Good luck can turn around.” That mentality – staying present when circumstances aren’t ideal – has defined his trajectory. When the Pro Mod opportunity came, he was ready. The Winter Series has become a convergence point for the sport, bringing together established Pro Mod veterans, NHRA heavy hitters, and Street Outlaws stars under one umbrella. For a driver breaking into the mix, that environment can either overwhelm or elevate. Dvorak has chosen the latter. “It’s an honor just to be on the stage in the first place,” said Dvorak. “To be here, running with these guys, that means something.” The stage only grows larger at the World Series of Pro Mod. If Snowbirds and the U.S. Street Nationals were pressure cookers, the finale is an explosion waiting to happen – 32 cars, chip draw matchups, sold-out grandstands, and a global audience watching every move. Dvorak understands that the difference now often comes down to the driver. “It really does come down to the driver,” he said. “These cars are so close. It’s reaction time. It’s execution. It’s not just about having horsepower.” That awareness shapes his approach. There’s no false bravado, no overconfidence. Just a competitor recognizing what’s required. “There’s plenty of room ahead of us to do great or not so great,” Dvorak said. “But I’m ready.” As the World Series of Pro Mod approaches, Dvorak is pulling double duty, competing in radial trim at Lights Out before transitioning back to the Pro Mod configuration for Bradenton. It’s not necessarily ideal preparation. “We really should be somewhere else on slick prep putting in runs,” Dvorak admitted. “But are we having fun right now? Hell yeah.” Fun and pressure. Gratitude and ambition. Reality and opportunity. That balance is what makes Dvorak’s story compelling. He’s not chasing validation. He’s chasing growth. “I couldn’t have even dreamed of this a year ago,” said Dvorak. “Six months ago, honestly.” Now, the dream is real and the stakes are higher than ever. But perhaps what makes Dvorak’s presence in the Winter Series most meaningful isn’t the elapsed times or qualifying spots. It’s perspective. He’s seen the sport from the driver’s seat and from behind the scenes. He’s experienced both opportunity and setback. He’s stayed connected when others might have disappeared. That resilience translates into maturity – and maturity matters in a field this deep. The Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil won’t hand anything to anyone. There are no soft rounds. No easy paths. No hiding. But for Kyle Dvorak, just being in the mix, under the lights, with a legitimate shot is proof that persistence pays off.And now that he’s here? He’s not planning to let go. The post From 30 Under 30 to Pro Mod Contender: Kyle Dvorak’s Winter Series Breakthrough first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Boat racing is on! It might still be winter in a lot of places, but that isn’t stopping the International Hot Rod Association from running their F1 Boat Series in Bradenton Florida this weekend. If you aren’t familiar with F1 boat racing, you’re in for a treat. This is side by side racing, “door handle to door handle” so to speak, and these drivers are giving it their all. Check out the action LIVE below and let us know what you think. The post FREE Boat Racing Livestream: Here Is Round 1 Of The IHRA F1 Powerboats At The Bradenton Area River Regatta appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The STM Powersports Snow Outlaws snowmobile drag racing series might have opened the 2026 season one event late, but they opened up in a big way. Big crowds, big (as in high) temperatures, and a big, live video production courtesy of IHRA. Having the IHRA webcast team spreading Snow Outlaws action live around the globe didn’t deter a huge crowd of snowmobilers from streaming across the lake and lining deep along the purpose-built, 500-foot, snow-packed racing surface. After the earlier Rice Lake event was cancelled for lack of snow, action-starved snowmobilers turned out strong for the St. Germain Shootout presented by Wisconsin’s St. Germain Chamber of Commerce, and the Snow Outlaws didn’t disappoint. Outlaw Certainly one of the most spectacular sights the crowd witnessed Friday night was a huge explosion by Jeff Ratzlaff’s screw-supercharged nitro Outlaw sled, “The Grinch.” Rider Mike Allen ate a face full of flames about 100 feet out as a rod punched a hole in the front of the crankcase and the intakes popped off the head at the back. And just like that, the North Dakota team was toast for the weekend—and probably the season. “I really didn’t see the flash at all,” said Allen. “There was a little concussion to the chest, but that was about it.” Still, he was bummed about the outcome. “I’m done for the season,” said Ratzlaff, as he, tuner Howard Haack, and Hypersports’ Craig Campton considered what may have caused the destruction. While The Grinch was the first sled of its kind several years ago, Tyson Enerson’s compressed air supercharged sled is breaking new ground in ’26. And just like The Grinch in ’22, Enerson took the win in the sled’s first Outlaw class start, and Tyler’s first since 2018. It didn’t hurt that Enerson totally nailed final round opponent Dominick Ernst and the “Eagle-1” to the starting line. “I knew I had to be on my game,” Enerson said about the flashlight start. “They did review it, but it was very clean.” Clean like the getaway of his sled—a two-cylinder Hypersports Suzuki burning prodigious quantities of gasoline with the help of the big bottle of compressed air weighing down the tail. “We built the system last summer with the help of the guys (Mark Griffin and Dave Pearce) at Compressed Air Supercharging (CAS),” said Enerson. “We ran out on grass and had some success, but we needed to refine some things within the set-up and the tune. “We revamped a lot of the set-up for this season going into winter and spent a lot of time on the dyno to get it working the way we wanted it to, and getting it to the level that we believed it needed to be at for the Outlaw class. “We had some unknowns going into the weekend with a relatively new set-up, but we kept making it faster every round, and everything worked out in our favor. “Myself, Dave Mart, and Blake Matney are the main team. Blake helps us tune and we wouldn’t be where we are without him. The 515 racing team is also a huge help along with Mike Hansen and Proline.” 2024 Outlaw champion Ernst still chalked it up as a good weekend for him and Eagle-1— owned by Snow Outlaws’ own Chad and Jenny Nyhus. “We had a great weekend,” said Dominick. “On Friday for qualifying, our fastest pass was a 3.56, 144.84 mph, with a 1.04 60 foot. “Round 1 for eliminations on Saturday we were going to go up against Jagger Ashley, but unfortunately he scratched so we only did a half-track shakedown pass. “In the semifinal round, we knew we were going to have to turn it up when we went up against Johnathan Lentzkow on his new twin cylinder Hypersports sled. Pulled off with win the with a 3.62 at 153.79 mph. “Final round and we weren’t able to pull off the win due to Tyson’s astonishing reaction time. Still had a solid pass with a 3.64, 152.90. I was starting to catch him at the big end but not enough track to get him. “Overall, the Eagle ran awesome, the team was on point, and I couldn’t be more grateful. Huge thanks to Chad and Jenny Nyhus. Thanks also to the tuner Glenn Hall, and Ryan Bauer for helping me out the whole race with all the mechanics, pushing the sled around, and helping line it up. Thank you to Craig Campton and everyone at Hypersports for building the most top tier race sleds on the planet. Thank you to the sponsors of the sled, Nyhus Racing and Hypersports. “Thank you to all the media: IHRA for putting on the most jaw-dropping live footage anyone could ask for, and thank you to Tim Hailey at EatMyInk, Troy Fisher with Troy Fisher Photography, Chris Riley at Super Sled Online, and That Racing Channel. “Thank you to my mom and Brian for tagging along. Thank you to all my family back home for all the love and support. And most of all thank you to Snow Outlaws for putting on the best top level racing platform any racer and spectator could ever ask for. The hard work that was put into making the race possible is out of this world and we all couldn’t be more appreciative. “The Nyhus Racing team will see everyone at Three Lakes for another battle! The Eagle-1 will be ready to burn some more nitro and throw some more snow!” Number one qualifier Ethan Erhardt (3.54 on the Dragy) lost in the semis against Enerson when he had to let out with his “Black Mamba” taking him towards the track’s edge. Last year’s Outlaw champion Matt Musselman’s retro “Sno-Twister” sled broke in testing. Pro Xtreme 55 Brian Sullivan’s “John Deere” may look like the same Pro Xtreme 55 sled he’s been winning on for years, but a lot has changed under the green bodywork since last season. New turbo and fuel system, and—like everyone else that was running the now-outlawed 174 inch track—a shorter 159. “I was really worried about how the new set-up would do,” said Sullivan. “The motor we could test on the dyno, but really didn’t know what the new configuration would need regarding weight transfer, suspension, etc. “We guessed and it turned out to be pretty good.” Good enough to win, which isn’t unusual for Sullivan. The St. Germain win was his seventh, which is a lot for a series that is fortunate to have the weather to race two events per year. Sullivan didn’t have any actual performance numbers to attach to his winning weekend, as the John Deere twice tossed it’s Dragy. At that point, Brian didn’t care about the numbers as long as he was going rounds. After racing past Jagger Ashley in E1, Sullivan had a bye second round. Good thing, as the sled developed a misfire. Spark plug changed, misfire gone. His Outlaw sled broke, Matt Musselmen hopped on Troy Larson’s red Pro Xtreme 55 sled and went to the semis against Sullivan. “That was my closest round,” said Brian, who then beat Kyle Viney in the final. “Thanks Chad and Jenny Nyhus,” said Sullivan. “We’ve never raced in these warm and sunny conditions and everyone was worried how we would approach the track. Will we have to take power out, add power, or what? But the track was great. They really did a great job. “Thanks to IHRA for the awesome broadcast, and thanks to Hypersports for the great work they’ve done on this sled. They’re always there for me with anything I need. “Thanks to my crew—my brother Corey, Brandon Kinserdahl, Mike Kovacevich, and Norm Kowitz. “Chad, Jenny and crew always do a spectacular job at giving us an amazing event to do what we love,” agreed runner-up Viney. “And the added IHRA coverage was a great addition to show what it’s all about. “Our team had to give 100% of our effort to try to keep up with this Pro 55 class. Can’t leave anything on the table. Looking forward to giving it another shot in Three Lakes.” Pro Modified Three class competitor Jagger Ashley wasn’t able to make the call in Outlaw, lost first round in Pro Xtreme 55, but took the win in Pro Modified. “What a weekend for Moustakas/J&J Racing,” said Ashley. “We made the long haul from New York to St. Germain for Snow Outlaws ready to put on a show. As always, the competition was stacked and the weather conditions kept everyone on their toes. “Our Outlaw fought us hard this weekend. We ran into engine trouble that kept us from making the passes we know this sled is capable of. The team worked non-stop trying to diagnose and correct the issue, but sometimes racing has a way of testing your patience. We’ll regroup, go through it top to bottom, and come back stronger. “The Pro55 gave us a different kind of battle. We chased chassis setup throughout the event, trying to get the sled to settle and transfer the way we needed. We made gains, but it just wasn’t fully where it needed to be. Still, we gathered valuable data that will help us dial it in for the next round. “On the bright side, our consistently fast Pro Mod sled showed up and delivered. Strong, clean passes all weekend and we were able to park it in the winner’s circle. That’s a testament to the hard work behind the scenes and a setup we can count on when it matters most. “Racing is full of highs and lows, and this weekend we experienced both. Huge thank you to our crew, sponsors, and everyone who supports us from the shop to the starting line. We’ll take the lessons, fix what needs fixing, and be ready for the next stop. “Thanks to our team owner Demetreus and Kellie Moustakas, crew chief John Ashley, on-track team Colin, Anthony, Josh, and Don. ARB Tuning Anthony Bosco, Brian Garbus from BTG, Ken Nadeau from Nadeau Brothers. Our sponsors: City Line Diner, Daddyo‘s Restaurant Bar and Grill, KALUX Hospitality Group, Performance Sheet Metal, and Crowell Machine.” Pro Mod runner-up was Saginaw, Michigan’s Jesse Bruns. “Just want to thank Troy Larson for the opportunity and Barnes Trucking and Knutson Fab for the sponsorship, and Chad and Jenny for the best race series there is,” said Bruns. “We’ll get ‘em next time, can’t wait for Three Lakes!” Shutdown Area The St. Germain event was a great drag race for sure, but it was also a giant snowmobile festival. One of the highlights was the bikini Radar Run, with 35 bikini-clad ladies raising over $130,000 for cancer patients and hitting high speeds in the traps. Luckily for these skin-baring competitors, temps on the sunny Saturday were practically tropical. Temperatures should be back to Wisco-normal when the Snow Outlaws reconvene for the final race of the season—the STM Powersports Snow Outlaws Shoot-Out and Finals on Spirit Lake in in Three Lakes on February 27th and 28th 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. The post Big Time Opener for Snow Outlaws at St. Germain first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

MotoGP Thai Test Day One MotoGP’s final pre-season test opened in oppressive Buriram heat with the pressure on that there’s no longer the luxury of “we’ll sort it at the next test”. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) ended Saturday on top with a 1m29.262s, edging reigning World Champion Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) by […] The post Breaking down the opening day of MotoGP Testing in Thailand appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The stars of the NHRA are headed back to fan-favorite Firebird Motorsports Park for the 41st annual FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs on March 20-22, marking the second race of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season during its season-long 75th anniversary celebration. The “Duel in the Desert,” which has drawn massive crowds for four decades, features a full weekend of action-packed racing at one of the premier facilities on the NHRA circuit. Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars will thrill fans with 340-mph runs, as every racer hopes to earn a NHRA 75th anniversary Diamond Wally trophy on raceday. This year’s annual visit to Phoenix will be one of the biggest yet during NHRA’s milestone year. As part of NHRA’s yearlong 75th anniversary celebration, fans can expect multiple highlights at Firebird Motorsports Park, including: An appearance from NHRA legend and four-time world champion Don Prudhomme, as well as Charlie Allen and Jon Lundberg. Prudhomme’s iconic career and legacy in NHRA Drag Racing will be celebrated throughout the weekend as the race’s historic moment, a theme that will take place at all races in 2026. Prudhomme will be featured on the unique commemorative ticket for the race. Fans can scan the onsite signs at the track to purchase the commemorative ticket, which will be available for purchase online all season and will be distinctive to each event. On Friday, a free, limited-edition rally towel will be given to the first 3,000 fans in attendance to take in two rounds of pro qualifying. A new-look Nitro Mall, special displays and 75th anniversary stage in Nitro Alley. The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs also marks the first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge of the season. The popular event brings competitive racing to Saturday qualifying, as winners will be awarded a bonus purse and points during the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs. That all leads into Sunday eliminations, as all the stars look to pick up an early-season win. Last season, Shawn Langdon (Top Fuel), Paul Lee (Funny Car), and Greg Anderson (Pro Stock) each earned wins. This year’s race will be broadcast on FS1, with elimination coverage beginning at 6:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 22. Former Top Fuel champion Langdon won his second consecutive race in Phoenix when he defeated Kalitta Motorsports teammate Doug Kalitta in the final round. Langdon went on to win three races, while Kalitta who claimed the world title. The rest of the Top Fuel class will be ready to take on the teammates in Phoenix, including multi-time Phoenix winners Tony Schumacher and Antron Brown, as well as Justin Ashley, Clay Millican, Leah Pruett and 2025 NHRA regular-season champ Tony Stewart. Paul Lee earned his first career Funny Car win last season in Phoenix when he defeated 2024 event winner Austin Prock. But Prock was a dominant force, collecting his second consecutive world championship. After Prock’s dramatic offseason departure from John Force Racing in the off-season, the Funny Car field will be ready to put the champ to the test, including multi-time champions Matt Hagan and Ron Capps, Jack Beckman, Daniel Wilkerson, Jordan Vandergriff and Chad Green. The 2025 Pro Stock season was dominated by KB Titan Racing teammates Greg Anderson and Dallas Glenn. Anderson defeated Glenn in the final round in Phoenix, earning his fourth win at the track. However, it was Glenn who won the world title after winning eight events. Anderson and Glenn will face off with their rivals at Elite Motorsports, led by six-time champ Erica Enders, Jeg Coughlin Jr. and Aaron Stanfield. The FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs will also feature thrilling competition in the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series 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 much more. Race fans at Firebird Motorsports Park 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 an exclusive pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet. This opportunity gives fans a chance to see teams in action and service their hot rods between rounds, get autographs from their favorite NHRA drivers and more. Fans can visit NHRA’s popular Nitro Alley and Manufacturers Midway, 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 will feature two rounds at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT on Friday, March 20, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, March 21 at 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. The finals of the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge take place at the end of final qualifying in each category. Final eliminations are scheduled for 11 a.m. PT on Sunday, March 22. Television coverage includes qualifying action on FS1 at 10 p.m. ET. on Friday and 12 p.m. on Sunday, leading into eliminations at 6:30 p.m. ET. To purchase tickets to the final FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. For more information on NHRA, please visit www.NHRA.com. This story was originally published on February 21, 2026. The post NHRA Returns to Firebird Motorsports Park for Duel in the Desert During 75th Anniversary Season first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

One of the perks of this job is a steady stream of fresh motorcycle gear to try out. And one brand that has crossed my desk more than any other is Saint.That's partly because the Australian company has been around for over a decade already, but it's also because its product line is in a constant sta... View the full article

Iconic Auctioneers are holding an insane auction on a host of Vincent motorcycles this weekend, including the incredibly rare Vincent Black Knight known as the "Schmaltz." View the full article

Chad Ehrlich is back at it with more awesome finds and more awesome parts. His collector car wrecking yard is one of the finest in the country, and we’ve been there several times and taken home multiple parts and cars. This place is great and Chad is always on the lookout for more cars and parts to stock the yard. The Chevy II Nova convertible in the video below is one of his farm finds and we dig it. This one has neat history and is a real find. We dig it, and we know you will too, so check it out below. And remember, all of Chad’s contact info is below so if you want to own this one you can. Video Description: If you like old cars, trucks, and automobilia, be sure to check out all of my other videos! Please subscribe so you can keep up with the new videos as I post them! If you have questions about vehicles or parts, the only way to get a hold of me is to call me, 8 AM-8 PM CST, no texts, no e-mails, no messenger, no smoke signals, calls only. 620-786-4428 If I don’t answer, I’m probably on the phone with someone else and if you don’t leave me a message, I just assume you’re another telemarketer trying to sell me an extended warranty! LOL! I am located in Great Bend, KS, BUT I am not open to the public, so if you show up without calling and making an appointment, don’t expect me to be available. Shipping is available. If you comment, message, text, e-mail, etc., don’t expect me to find it and don’t expect an answer. Thanks for watching, Chad 620-786-4428 The post New Junkyard Inventory! Look At This Ragtop Chevy II Nova That Just Came Through The Gates! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

It’s on! How cool is it to take three drivers from completely different motorsports and put them head to head in a variety of off-road vehicles, on a variety of off-road terrain, to see who’s the best overall? Really f’ing cool. In this video, from a remote and awesome facility in New Zealand, you are going to see some off-road action that is going to have you cheering, some that will have you jearing, and some that will have you laughing. This one has it all. Video Description: Three of New Zealand’s fastest drivers go head-to-head in the ultimate rural motorsport showdown. Liam Lawson, Shane van Gisbergen, and Mad Mike Whiddett battle across three unpredictable challenges: A ProLite truck race over jumps and grass A precision drift target challenge A chaotic lawnmower race finale From Formula 1 and NASCAR to drifting and off-road racing, this is world-class talent thrown completely out of its comfort zone. No circuits. No run-off. Just horsepower, dust, and pure Kiwi carnage. Who adapts fastest? Who sends it hardest? And who takes the win? The post This Is The Ultimate Off-Road Challenge, Where One Driver From F1, One From NASCAR, and One From Drifting Go Head To Head In A Variety Of Off-Road Challenges. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

I’m not sure there has every been a Dodge Caravan that was cleaner and cooler than this one right here, and the engine swap hasn’t even happened yet! Okay, knowing about the engine swap makes it cooler than it would be otherwise, but I think that’s okay. Don’t you? Watch, this is going to be something special. Video Description: This week on Stay Tuned, Tony Angelo and the Stay Tuned crew get back on their turbo sleeper Dodge Caravan to add BIG POWER! With the killer help of AGP Turbo, the dudes put on a giant turbo and get the engine and trans into the van for the first time. Will they get this thing fired up on Holley EFI, or get lost in a sea of wires? Stay Tuned! The post Swapping a 500HP SRT4 Turbo Engine Into The Cleanest Classic Dodge Caravan Ever. Now Look How Cool It Will Be! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

WorldSBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island Superbike Race One The track temperature reached 46 degrees as the riders formed up on the grid. All were on the SC1 front, while it was about 50-50 across the field between the D0922 and E0829 options. Nicolo Bulega scorched away from pole ahead of Yari Montella and […] The post A predictable winner in WorldSBK season opener but plenty of drama down the order appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

WorldSBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island WorldSSP Race One The Phillip Island blacktop was registering 45 degrees as riders formed up on the grid for the opening World Supersport contest of the 2026 season. For the first time since 2019, this race was set to be contested over a full 18-lap distance, with every […] The post Hard fought maiden WorldSSP podium for Oli Bayliss in front of home crowd appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

ASBK 2026 Round One – Phillip Island Kawasaki Supersport Race Two Olly Simpson fired off the line first once again for a two from two holeshot record so far for the DesmoSport Ducati V2 to again lead the BC Performance Kawasaki pairing of Tom Edwards and Hayden Nelson, as Roberto Tamburini and Tom Toparis chased […] The post Recapping ASBK Supersport Race Two from Phillip Island appeared first on MCNews. View the full article