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The IHRA has officially purchased Virginia Motorsports Park. The track is set to host an Outlaw Nitro Series event in 2026.View the full article

This Honda Nighthawk S is a cool slice of the past that showcased the power of thinking smarter, not harder when it was new. View the full article

Royal Enfield’s parent Eicher Motors plans a major capacity expansion as growth in India’s mid-size segment accelerates.View the full article

Initial Ascent's IAK series backpacks recently wowed us at the Western Hunt Expo, as with 150 pounds on our backs, it felt like nothing. Could it be the perfect backpack for adventure motorcyclists and hunters alike?View the full article

Germany's largest motorcycle expo, Intermot, is changing its schedule, putting it head-to-head with another large, German, two-wheeled event.View the full article

Jorge Martin won a MotoGP Championship. He's succeeded where few others have. But constant injuries, lackluster performance, and him calling out his own team should be the end of his MotoGP road. View the full article

The SBX backpack system from Safeback is designed to help you breathe for longer when buried under snow. But the system's testing has received critical feedback.View the full article

Ah the 1990’s, a time that changed the world of hot rodding, custom trucks, muscle cars, and so much more. There are too many big things that happened in the 1980s and 1990s that were impactful to the culture of hot rods and custom cars, but arguably one of the biggest things to come out of the 1990’s for automotive enthusiasts was the HUGE truck scene that exploded during this time period. Mini trucks, sport trucks, custom trucks of all kinds just went nuts. For the first time ever, you could buy a lowered custom truck, with billet wheels and accessories, from the dealership! There was a ton going on and in this episode of Influence and Impact you’ll get all you can handle. Video Description: Auto Revolution’s Influence & Impact traces the automotive history of custom car and truck builders. The Boston Boys join Marcel to not only share the stories of Pat Coppinger’s iconic Boyd ZR-1 truck, Joe Gibbs truck and Dan Coppinger’s cat eye RST Silverado; but the history of sport trucks from the 1990s that you may not have seen before. The post Auto Revolution’s Influence and Impact Podcast: 1990s Truck Scene, Retro Sport Trucks, Lowered Tahoes, Rare Billet Parts And More! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

WorldSBK 2026 Phillip Island Test February 16-17, 2026 The GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team completed its final pre-season outing on 16–17 February at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, with Remy Gardner continuing his build-up to the 2026 Superbike World Championship opener at the same venue this weekend. For the 27-year-old, the two-day test was less […] The post Remy Gardner hampered by injury during P.I. WorldSBK Testing appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Moto News Weekly Wrap February 18, 2026 What’s New: Aussie MXGP wildcard entries are open! East Coast Hard Enduro Series confirmed for 2026 WA State MX & ATV Championship schedule confirmed Rally-Raid Portugal returns Draper and McDonald return with AmPro Yamaha in 2026 Honda HRC PETRONAS launch 2026 MXGP line-up Quad Lock Honda – Military […] The post Moto News | Baja | SX | MXGP | Rally | Big Buck GNCC appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Ron Rhodes is one of the best radial tire racers ever. Here's the story behind his comeback after a crash at the Christmas Tree Drags.View the full article

P.I. WorldSBK/SSP Testing Images Gallery B Images by RbMotoLens and TH The post Phillip Island WorldSBK/SSP Testing Images – Gallery B appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

WorldSBK 2026 Phillip Island Test – Day Two February 17, 2026 Jake Dixon Out Honda HRC rider Jake Dixon’s WorldSBK campaign has been dealt an immediate setback after the Brit crashed at Turn 11 on his opening lap of Day Two at the official test at Phillip Island this morning. Dixon was transported to the […] The post Dixon out for season opener after turn 11 crash this morning appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Dunlop Geomax AT82 Tyres No matter what the track has in store for you, you’ll be prepared with the Geomax AT82. Compared to the AT81, the AT82 provides a more well-rounded performance with its redesigned construction improving handling, impact absorption, and braking support, offering greater predictability during acceleration. Dunlop has created a Bi-Directional rear pattern […] The post The new reversible hard-soft Dunlop Geomax AT82 rear tyre appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

2026 FIM MotoMini World Series News The FIM MotoMini World Series expands for 2026, with two new series joining the fray: the FIM MotoMini Latin America Series and the FIM MotoMini Thailand Series adding new nations to the mix. Both Series are set to host races in the 160 cc category, with Latin America making […] The post FIM MotoMini expands to include Latin America and Thailand appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

YPSILANTI, Mich. – One of the longest-running partnerships in sports marketing history is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026 as Mac Tools continues its decades-long Kalitta Motorsports partnership. The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing season begins March 6-8 at the Amalie Oil NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Fla. Doug Kalitta will once again pilot the red and white Mac Tools Top Fuel dragster, but the 2026 livery features a 25th anniversary logo along with additional, more subtle recognition of the silver anniversary. Team Kalitta’s Mac Tools primary partnership spans more than two decades in a relationship that feels and functions more like a friendship. Mac Tools is a significant part of the long-term success Kalitta Motorsports enjoys in NHRA Drag Racing. “Our partnership with Kalitta Motorsports continues to strengthen the Mac Tools brand while also advancing the sport of drag racing and inspiring future generations of automotive professionals,” said Phil Cox, president of Mac Tools. “For over 25 years, Kalitta Motorsports has represented Mac Tools with distinction, and we are thrilled to continue this legacy, especially following Doug’s second NHRA Top Fuel championship win last year. We look forward to what lies ahead for the entire Kalitta Motorsports organization. “As a premier provider of professional-grade tools and equipment, Mac Tools remains dedicated to supporting the automotive sector and the skilled individuals who drive its success. We are honored to stand with Doug Kalitta and his team, whose expertise, precision and commitment mirror the standards we uphold in our own products and services.”“It was great to be able to thank Mac Tools for all they’ve done for our race team over the years by winning another championship last season,” Kalitta said. “They stuck with us through some lean seasons, so it feels really good to celebrate another title with them. We’re really proud to continue representing Mac Tools and all their distributors; Mac Tools is so much more than a corporate partner – after more than a quarter century together, they’re family.” This story was originally published on February 16, 2026. The post Kalitta Motorsports, Mac Tools Celebrate 25th Anniversary Season first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

It’s easy to forget how disruptive the early days of the pandemic really were. Routines collapsed, work stalled, and for a lot of people, the forced downtime exposed more than just free hours. For Ben Rowett, August 2020 marked a low point—out of work with stress and struggling to find footing. But ... View the full article

Torrence Racing is proud to announce that Billy Torrence will pilot the CAPCO Contractors Top Fuel dragster for the 2026 season, beginning with the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida, part of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Torrence, father of four-time world champion Steve Torrence, has earned eight career Top Fuel victories. The resident of Kilgore, Texas, last competed full-time in 2023, qualifying for every event he entered in the Top Fuel category. The team made a single appearance in 2025 at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota, where Torrence advanced to the semifinals. “I’m extremely excited to have the opportunity to race a full season of Top Fuel again this year,” said Torrence. “The team is eager to get back out and compete, and hopefully bring home some Wallys in 2026. There’s no better way to celebrate NHRA’s 75th season than being part of it.” The team will be led by four-time world champion Crew Chief Richard Hogan, four-time world champion Assistant Crew Chief Bobby Lagana, and four-time world champion Car Chief Justin Crosslin. Together, the group contributed to four NHRA Top Fuel world championships in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, and were part of the only team to sweep every race in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship. Billy Torrence founded CAPCO Contractors, Inc. in 1995, a full-service pipeline company based in Henderson, Texas. CAPCO is a family-owned and operated business in the oil and gas industry that performs pipeline infrastructure construction worldwide. In addition to Top Fuel, Torrence holds competition licenses in Super Comp and Top Dragster. His experience across both professional and sportsman categories, combined with his competitive drive, positions the team well for success in the highly competitive Top Fuel ranks. “It’s amazing to see Billy get back behind the wheel,” said team owner Kay Torrence. “He has already proven himself in this sport, and we’re proud to continue supporting him in his racing career. We’re confident his experience will be an asset both on and off the track.”The team plans to test the No. 474 CAPCO Contractors Top Fuel Dragster during the PRO test session this week in Gainesville ahead of the 2026 season-opening NHRA Gatornationals, March 5-8. This story was originally published on February 16, 2026. The post Torrence Racing Announces Billy Torrence as Pilot of the CAPCO Contractors Top Fuel Dragster first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The Good Vibrations March Meet hits Famoso Dragstrip March 5-8, 2026. Nitro funny cars and a massive car show highlight the 68th event.View the full article

The Finnegan’s Garage crew had two cars at Sick Week 2026 in Florida and both of them ran quicker and faster than ever before, so that’s a win! The fact that Finnegan was also giving away his complete drag and drive trailer, full of tools and all, at the end of the week was pretty awesome. There were some adventures, shenanigans, and some carnage but it was a fun and exciting week regardless. Check out Part 1 of their adventures below and we’ll bring you the Part 2 video soon! Video Description: This is the 391st episode of Finnegan’s Garage and it’s a banger. We journey to sunny and cold Florida to participate in Sick the Mag’s Sick Week 2026 event. Our friends from ‪@FilthyBuilt‬ and ‪@OKRaceFabrication‬ rebuilt the underside of The Rotsun and brought my favorite Datsun 240Z car to see if they could make it faster. Go check out their channels to see the boys install new ‪@ridetechtv‬ coilovers, a fresh ‪@Quick_Performance‬ 9 inch rear axle and ‪@TinSoldierRacecars‬ four link mounts. This episode is special because we are towing the awesome ‪@BPManufacturing‬ aluminum trailer behind Blasphemi and when this trip is over we are giving away the trailer to one lucky winner. Check out Part 2 of our Sick Week series to see who wins. The post SICK WEEK Part 1: THE ROTSUN AND BLASPHEMI RUN FASTER THAN EVER! Finnegan’s Garage Sick Week Adventures! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Not all small-block Ford starters are the same. This video shows you how to identify what time of SBF starter you need for your ride.View the full article

The Pando Moto M65 WP jacket and Robby Slim jeans combine modern safety with timeless military-inspired design. View the full article

It’s time for more tool testing, and this time it’s cordless heat guns that are being put through their paces. Everyone needs a heat gun in the shop, and I remember very well when I got an actual good one. The heat level and the speed with which the heat guns get to that temp is a big deal and changes how useful these tools can be. Temp control, max temp, airflow, and more are all being measured in this test from the Tools Tested channel. Check out the tests that put all these cordless heat guns up against each other and also against a corded AC unit as well. The post Tool Testing: Who Builds The Best Cordless Heat Gun? Testing All Of Them Will Answer That Question And More! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

If you don’t pay attention, or haven’t watched Newbern’s channel much, you might not know that he’s gotten a few important projects in recent years that are now going to come together to make something truly special, a C50 Chevrolet Ramp Truck. Yep, after driving one for years over at Finnegan’s, he’s ready for one of his own and has put together the right combo of trucks that can now come together to be something really special. Check it out in the video below, as this is Part 1 in the Newbern Ramp Truck build. Video Description: In this episode we start on my Ramp Truck project. I’ve been gathering parts for a couple of years and now it’s finally time to build this rig. It will be multiple parts so stick around and see how it turns out! The post Newbern’s Ramp Truck Project Begins Now! Saving A Ramp Truck And A C50 Means This Is Going To Be Awesome! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

WorldSBK 2026 Phillip Island Test – Day One February 16, 2026 Nicolo Bulega was again the first rider into the 1m29 bracket on Monday afternoon, and once there, he stayed there. The Italian steadily reeled off 29s, and more than an hour into the second session, he remained the only man to have dipped under […] The post First day of Phillip Island WorldSBK testing wraps up – Report/Results/Images appeared first on MCNews. View the full article