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Ron Capps Motorsports announced today that Revchem Composites, a leading provider of advanced composite materials and solutions, has extended its partnership with the championship-winning NHRA team in 2026 and beyond. The renewed multi-year agreement expands Revchem’s involvement to include both of RCM’s entries, with branding now featured on Maddi Gordon’s Carlyle Tools Top Fuel dragster in addition to Ron Capps’ NAPA Auto Care Funny Car. Revchem first joined forces with RCM in 2023. The continued partnership comes at a pivotal time, as the organization recently expanded to a two-car team for the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season with Gordon already powering to consecutive semifinal finishes in her first two professional outings alongside Capps, the newly crowned NHRA Arizona Nationals Funny Car event champion. Revchem’s materials and technology are critical to the success of a professional NHRA operation, where 12,000-horsepower machines are pushed to the limit on every run. With competition at an all-time high, the rigors of 330-mph racing can take a toll on the cars, and when repairs are required, RCM relies on Revchem’s materials and expertise to return its entries to competition form quickly. “Revchem has been an incredible partner for our team, and it means a lot to have them continue with us as we expand to two cars this season,” said Capps, now a fifth-year team owner/driver, who picked up career win No. 78 at Firebird Motorsports Park outside of Phoenix earlier this month. “What they bring to the table goes far beyond just products. Their knowledge, support, and commitment to what we’re doing makes a real difference for our guys, and our outing in Phoenix was a perfect example of that. We had an engine explosion during second round on race day that required extensive body repairs on my Funny Car. Not only are we utilizing their raw materials to have both bodies back in competition form before the team heads out to Pomona, but Revchem also assists us with newer technology, which helps lead to better repairs. Of course, no one sends their car down the track with the expectation that there will be some sort of issue, but the reality is, these are nitro-burning beasts, and things do happen on occasion. Having Revchem on board with both our Funny Car and Maddi’s Top Fuel team gives us a lot of confidence as we continue building this program.” Through its continued collaboration with the RCM, Revchem will receive associate partner-level branding across both entries, increasing its visibility within the drag racing community and to fans throughout NHRA’s 75th anniversary season as Capps chases his fourth NHRA championship and Gordon, a Rookie of the Year contender, pursues her first Top Fuel Wally trophy. “We’re thrilled to extend our partnership with Ron Capps Motorsports and continue supporting such an incredible team,” said Britton Davis, President of Revchem Composites. “Working with Ron and the entire RCM organization has been immensely rewarding, and we’re especially excited to welcome Maddi Gordon as she begins her Top Fuel career. We’re looking forward to another strong season with Ron, Maddi, and the whole RCM team.” Ron Capps Motorsports returns to the track April 10 – 12 at the NHRA Winternationals at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip in Pomona, Calif. This story was originally published on March 30, 2026. The post Revchem Composites Plays Critical Role in Ron Capps Motorsports’ Continued Success first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB), the free-to-play fantasy game for NHRA fans, is keeping the momentum rolling in 2026 with the launch of its Pro Stock Major Moments bracket, now officially open for voting. As part of DRBB’s new feature, the Major Moments brackets invite fans to revisit and rank the most unforgettable highlights from 75 years of NHRA drag racing. Each professional class (Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle), features a seeded field of 64 historic moments, allowing players to vote their way towards a definitive top 16 in each class. The Pro Stock bracket, which is now open, will remain live through April 10, aligning with the stretch on the NHRA calendar between the Arizona Nationals and the historic Winternationals. “This is where the fun really starts to build,” said Elon Werner, creator of Drag Race Bracket Bonanza. “Pro Stock has such a deep and competitive history, and fans are incredibly passionate about it. The Major Moments brackets are designed to keep that energy going all season long. It’s not just a one-time vote, it’s an ongoing experience layered on top of an already free game that gives fans something new to look forward to every few weeks.” One of the sport’s most decorated drivers, Erica Enders, sees the bracket as a powerful reminder of the journey behind the headlines. “There are so many really great wins and moments that include my team and I, but leading up to all those fantastic moments were so many smaller ones that frustrated us and made us stronger to be able to get those things done,” said Enders. “It’s the tough losses and the blow ups that make the great moments even greater.” The Major Moments brackets will continue to unfold throughout the 2026 season, with each class taking center stage before culminating in a final Overall Bracket, where fans will ultimately decide the single greatest moment in NHRA history. After each voting window closes, DRBB will release the consolidated fan-voted brackets, giving the community a chance to compare picks, debate outcomes and relive the sport’s biggest milestones together. The initiative is designed to spark lively discussions among fans, whether at the track, online or with friends and family. Fans can view the voted Top Fuel bracket here. Remaining Major Moments schedule for 2026: Pro Stock Bracket: March 30 – April 10 (between the Arizona Nationals and the Winternationals) Pro Stock Motorcycle Bracket: May 18 – May 29 (between the Route 66 Nationals and the Potomac Nationals) Funny Car Bracket: June 29 – July 17 (between the Norwalk Nationals and the Sonoma Nationals) Overall Bracket: August 24 – September 5 (between the Brainerd Nationals and the U.S. Nationals) Completed brackets: Top Fuel Bracket: February 23 – March 6 (leading into the Gatornationals) With each new bracket release, DRBB continues to add a fresh, interactive layer to the NHRA fan experience, giving players a reason to stay engaged, share opinions and celebrate the sport’s 75th anniversary all season long. Fans can begin voting in the Pro Stock Major Moments bracket today at DragRaceBracketBonanza.com. They can find an example video for how to fill out a Major Moments bracket on the DRBB YouTube channel. This story was originally published on March 30, 2026. The post Drag Race Bracket Bonanza Opens Pro Stock ‘Major Moments’ Bracket, Continuing Season-Long Fan Voting Experience first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Street Car Braggin Rights is bringing in a veteran race director. Gavin Carter will run the show at Rockingham Dragway during the event.View the full article

In the windswept coastal town of Husum, Germany, Holger Breuer of HB-Custom continues to cement his reputation as one of the world’s most proficient customizers for the Honda NX650 Dominator. We recently caught up with Holger to admire his Teutonic 1920s-style BMW R69S, a build that showcased his ab... View the full article

You hear a raw engine note and might picture a race car with open pipes. I challenge you to rethink that guess. That fierce sound comes from a Honda Valkyrie, a bike built between 1996 and 2003, powered by a 1,500 cc flat-six engine with six cylinders and six carburetors. You are about to explore a bold café racer built around that engine. I show you how a builder in Spain reshaped frames, mixed parts from several Honda models, and […] The post Honda GL1000 Goldwing Cafe Racer by DS Motorcycles appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

After the 2026 NHRA Heritage Series kicked off on Feb. 13–14 with the Tucson Dragway Reunion in Tucson, Ariz., featuring Group 1 and 2 classes, the excitement continued on March 5–8 at the legendary Famoso Dragstrip in Bakersfield, Calif., for the Good Vibrations Motorsports March Meet, where all classes competed. Favorable weather conditions drew large crowds and teams to the famous strip, set amid the fields surrounding Famoso – nicknamed “The Patch.” Nostalgia Top Fuel Ten Nostalgia Top Fuel teams battled to secure spots in the eight-car field during the two qualifying days. Tyler Hester secured the top spot with a 5.679 at 224.66 mph, followed by four-time champ Tyler Hilton and his 5.724 at 237.21 mph and Pete Kaiser rounding out the top three of the eight-car field with a 5.742 at 249.58 mph. The opening round of eliminations started with an unfortunate upset for No. 1 qualifier Tyler Hester as he broke his throttle cable on the hit and just rolled towards the finish line, while Adam Sorokin powered to a 5.918 at 243.24 mph to advance into the semifinals. No. 2 qualifier Tyler Hilton won over Bret Williamson while No. 3 qualifier Pete Kaiser beat Bobby Cottrell. Mike Hilton also advanced with a tire-shake-troubled pass after Frank McBee Jr. pulled a red light at the tree. In semifinal action, Mike Hilton stepped up his performance, running 5.758 seconds at 236.96 mph to defeat Sorokin, who slowed to a 6.405 at 151.18 mph. On the other side of the ladder, Tyler Hilton laid down one of the quickest runs of eliminations with a 5.689-second blast at 263.31 mph to defeat Kaiser’s 5.814 at 249.23 mph run. The final round paired Tyler Hilton against his uncle, Mike Hilton, for the Nostalgia Top Fuel title. Mike Hilton showed some nerves and left too early, which led to a disqualification for a foul start. His 5.929 at 197.41 mph would have been no match to Tyler Hilton, who drove his McKinney chassis dragster to a 5.714-second pass at 265.09 mph to claim his first March Meet win, starting his championship title defense strong. Nostalgia Funny Car In Nostalgia Funny Car, Todd Plate in “The Problem Child” bounced back from his crash at last year’s Hot Rod Reunion in a big way with a blazing 5.485 at 253.23 mph, running the quickest pass in Nostalgia Funny Car history, to secure the top spot in front of Jon Capps, who posted a best of 5.507 at 265.33 mph to the scoreboards, followed by Shane Westerfield’s 5.515 at 267.53 mph in the Bardahl Camaro. On a side note, Eily Stafford made her debut in the “California Hustler” Pontiac and qualified in a solid 11th place. Round one in Nostalgia Funny Car also saw a big upset win as Geoff Monise put No. 1 qualifier Todd Plate on the trailer in a spectacular pedal fest. Capps defeated Tony Jurado, who encountered problems right at the hit. Westerfield also advanced over Bill Windham. In other matches, Mike Peck eliminated Derrick Moreira, Drew Austin took out Jeff Arend, Nathan Sitko beat Cory Lee and Bobby Cottrell defeated Jerry Espeseth, while Ryan Horan advanced over Eily Stafford. In the second round, Sitko ran 5.552 at 264.00 mph to defeat Capps, who posted a 5.762 at 205.99 mph. Peck continued his strong performance with a 5.584 at 260.56 mph to eliminate Austin, who ran 5.890 at 224.88 mph. Westerfield advanced with a 5.917 at 261.70 mph after Horan shook the tires and coasted to a 7.952 at 228.02 mph. Cottrell rounded out the semifinal field with a 5.634 at 254.38 mph, defeating Monise, who ran 5.789 at 223.99 mph. In the semifinals, Peck powered to a 5.666 at 260.04 mph to defeat Cottrell, who had to lift and ran 5.879 at 254.81 mph. On the other side of the ladder, Sitko advanced with a 5.590 at 259.44 mph over Westerfield, who posted a 5.964 at 195.73 mph. The final paired Peck against Sitko in a close contest. Peck left the line with a .077 reaction time and drove his Camaro-bodied Funny Car to a 5.581-second run at 261.70 mph. Sitko was close at the finish line, running 5.620 at 260.19 mph, but it was Peck who claimed his first-ever March Meet Nostalgia Funny Car victory. Fuel Altered Out of the eight entered Fuel Altered teams, Australian driver Mathew Leonard went to the top with a 6.004 at 238.34 mph in the “Nitro Rat” Fuel Altered. Vince Karstetter’s 6.031 at 261.47 mph earned him the second spot in front of Brandon Seraphine, who ran a best of 6.071 at 230.29 mph in his “Spare Money” Fuel Altered to secure the third spot of the eight-car field. Competing under a 6.00-second index, the Fuel Altered category once again delivered one of the most unpredictable shows at the March Meet at Famoso Dragstrip. In elimination round one, Leonard broke the index with a 5.98 at 225.28 mph but still advanced over Jeff Bennett in the “No Mercy” ’48 Fiat, who kicked a couple of cones during his 6.16 at 192.002 mph run. In the next pairing, Karstetter in “Cherry Bomb” ran 6.252 seconds at 201.11 mph to defeat Bob Godfrey in “Burnin’ Money,” who crossed the stripe in 6.541 seconds at 175.33 mph. Seraphine in his ’32 Bantam Altered named “Spare Change” ran 6.177 at 229.29 mph, but the win came when James Day, who was driving the Burkholder Bros. ’48 Topolino, fouled at the starting line (-.010 reaction time) despite running 6.202 seconds at 230.53 mph. In the final Round One matchup, Dylan Winefsky advanced despite running a slower 6.015 at 208.81 mph. His opponent, Kyle Hough, broke out with a 5.98 – quicker than the 6.00 index – handing the win to Winefsky. In the first semifinal, Winefsky advanced with a 6.289 at 193.88 mph after Leonard broke before attempting a run. The other semifinal saw Seraphine run 6.100 seconds at 229.65 mph to defeat Karstetter, who pulled a red light. The final paired Seraphine against Winefsky. Engine failure in the semis prevented Winefsky from making the call, giving Seraphine the Fuel Altered victory. Seraphine, on a bye, posted a 6.144-second run at 206.89 mph to cap off his winning weekend. All other categories Other winners in their respective categories were Wayne Ramay in Pro Comp, Alan Hull in Jr. Fuel, Steve Faller in 7.0 Pro, Hans Jakob in Nostalgia Eliminator 1, Eric Warner in Nostalgia Eliminator 2, Don Mallory in Nostalgia Eliminator 3, Keith Morovich in A/Gas, Neal Westbrook in B/Gas, Brian Smith in C/Gas, Tim Mulvihill in D/Gas, and Jesse Howe in Hot Rod. The next event of the 2026 NHRA Heritage Tour, part of the 11-race series, is the Cactus Clash, scheduled for April 24–26 at Firebird Motorsports Park in Chandler, Ariz. This story was originally published on March 30, 2026. The post PHOTO GALLERY: March Meet Through The Lens of David Beitler first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The Summit Racing Equipment Sportsman Series didn’t just show up at Famoso Dragstrip – it put on a two-day war. With a doubleheader weekend on March 28–29, the famed Bakersfield quarter-mile became a proving ground for some of the West Coast’s toughest bracket racers, where consistency ruled and mistakes were punished fast. By the time the smoke cleared Sunday night, one name stood above the rest. San Luis Obispo’s Kyle Rizzoli – a past NHRA national champion – delivered the kind of performance racers talk about for years, driving two different cars to victory in two different categories on the same day. Rizzoli doubled up in Summit Pro and Summit Super Pro, navigating deep fields and relentless competition to park both cars in the winner’s circle. That’s not luck. That’s elite. While Rizzoli’s double-up headlined Sunday, the entire weekend was loaded with standout performances. Saturday’s opener saw Frank Malone take control of Summit Sportsman, while Bakersfield’s Matt Fritts gave the hometown crowd something to cheer about with the Summit Pro win. Joseph Ghyselinck added another local score in Summit Super Pro, and Mark Avila powered his Hayabusa to victory in Summit Motorcycle competition. Mark Simoniann grabbed the Super Street win, Kyle Conrad topped So-Cal Pro Gas, and David Wolf sealed the deal in Foggit Super Comp. In Junior Street, Alex Rees closed out the day with a win that would turn into something bigger by weekend’s end. Sunday also delivered a strong family storyline in Junior Street. Travis Rees stormed to victory, joining his brother Alex as winners on back-to-back days – sweeping the class across the entire doubleheader and putting both names in the winner’s column for the weekend. Elsewhere on Sunday, Pam Hulse captured the Summit Sportsman win, while Bakersfield’s Paul Silva took control of Summit Motorcycle. Jordan Yeager added a Super Street victory, Austin Frey delivered in So-Cal Pro Gas, and Steve Hendrix flew the Bakersfield flag with a win in Foggit Super Comp. Two days. Two races. One track that kept delivering. From seasoned champions to rising young talent, the Summit Series doubleheader at Famoso Dragstrip proved once again why sportsman racing remains one of the most competitive – and most unforgiving – arenas in drag racing. And if this weekend was any indication, the road to a championship at Famoso is going to be anything but easy. This story was originally published on March 30, 2026. The post PHOTO GALLERY: Rizzoli Doubles Up as Summit Series Doubleheader Ignites Famoso first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Sometimes the race track makes the call for you. The PDRA Carolina Nationals were postponed due to cold conditions. View the full article

Airoh’s H.21 introduces carbon construction, improved airflow, and modern safety features to the jet helmet category. View the full article

While Morgan, Vanderhall, and Polaris have traded blows in the three-wheeler market for quite some time, the companies nearly had to compete with the might of Volkswagen in the early aughts with the GX3 concept. View the full article

Wheels and tires make or break a car. When combined with the right stance, the wheels and tires on your ride can dramatically change the look, character, and feel of any car or truck. With one simple change of wheels and tires you can change a car from race car to hot rod, lowrider to custom cruiser, and more. The style of the wheels, along with the size and fitment, can make a really big difference. And if two identical cars have the same style of wheel, but different backspacing/offset and dimensions, they can still look completely different. Fit matters. But the right fit and the wrong wheel style can be just as bad. Here’s the second history lesson on wheels, with more to come in another episode of Influence and Impact. If you missed the first video, CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT The post Influence And Impact Podcast: Rolling Art – Wheel History Part 2: Racing Wheels, Alloys, Mags, And More appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Marc Márquez calls this his final phase but proves he’s still a serious MotoGP contender with a Sprint win and P4 in Brazil. View the full article

The Outlaw Syndicate Small Tire Series kicked off its season at the North Florida Motorplex. Here's who brought home big paydays on race day.View the full article

Okay, truthfully, it's technically a car that's only powered by an e-bike motor. But the carefully controlled chaos of the build process must be seen.View the full article

The Brazilian MotoGP round was unsafe and unfair, partly due to the weather and partly due to how the organizers dealt with the situation. If you're worried about the street race next year, I understand.View the full article

Why the Italians are celebrating the United States' 250th anniversary, we don't know. But this special edition Aprilia RSV4 X 250th is the most powerful and most expensive superbike the brand has ever sold. View the full article

We’ve shared a few galleries of photos from David Whealon and Richard Pasley, but this is our last gallery from the 2026 Gatornationals. Check them all out below by using the link to all the galleries we’ve posted so far! (Photos by Richard Pasley and David Whealon) – NHRA Drag Racing at the Gatornationals was off the hook yet again in 2026! The week started with new drivers, crew chiefs, and teams, plus record breaking performances in testing, and ended with big wins and happy fans. This is the start of a whole new year of NHRA Drag Racing and we know this season is going to be something special. We’ve got great action photos from Gainesville thanks to longtime contributor David Whealon and Richard Pasley. David was in Florida shooting all kinds of fun stuff at the Gatornationals and sent us a whole bunch of his favorites. Richard was there too and shared some of his! I’ve raced and announced a fair amount in the state of Florida and can tell you that the fans there are awesome, and they came out in force this past weekend. We’re talking about a completely sold out crowd and packed house. That’s awesome news for drag racing fans. And boy did they get a great show at the 2026 Gators. Everyone that goes always comments on how fun the crowd is there and they aren’t kidding. We hope you enjoy the photos as much as they loved the live action. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PHOTOS FROM THE GATORNATIONALS The post We’ve Got More 2026 NHRA GatorNationals Action Photos: Side By Side Funny Cars, Top Fuel, Sportsman Door Cars, Pro Mods, Pro Stock Bikes And More! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Platforma BMW Airhead ma w sobie coś ponadczasowego. Prosta, mechaniczna i szczera, stanowi idealną podstawę do reinterpretacji, a nie renowacji. Projekt WASTELAND zrodził się z idei odarcia motocykla z jego emocjonalnego rdzenia – usunięcia nadmiaru, a jednocześnie wzmocnienia charakteru. Ten model, oparty na BMW R100RT z 1989 roku, nigdy nie miał stać się dopracowanym eksponatem. Zamiast tego, celem było stworzenie maszyny, która sprawia wrażenie, jakby przetrwała w innym świecie – surowej, funkcjonalnej i głęboko osobistej. Koncepcja WASTELAND czerpie […] The post WASTELAND — A Raw Interpretation of the BMW Airhead appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

Marco Bezzecchi, Jorge Martin, Pedro Acosta and the rest of the MotoGP field reflect on the highs, struggles and turning points from Round Three at COTA. The post MotoGP riders reflect on the weekend that was at COTA appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

CFMOTO used its 2026 CFMOTO Day event in Chengdu to showcase new models, its expanding racing program and the scale of its customer base, while also underlining the broader momentum behind the brand in markets such as Australia. The post Chengdu hosts CFMOTO Day 2026 showcasing brand momentum appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Marco Bezzecchi continued his blistering start to 2026 with victory at Circuit of The Americas, leading home Aprilia team-mate Jorge Martin for a second straight factory 1-2, while Pedro Acosta completed the podium and Jack Miller salvaged 16th in a difficult afternoon for Yamah The post Recapping the MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 Sunday contests from COTA appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Nicolo Bulega completed a Portimão hat-trick in WorldSBK, Valentin Debise doubled up in WorldSSP, Loris Veneman won a thriller in WorldSPB and Paola Ramos stole WorldWCR Race 2 on the final lap, while Remy Gardner, Tayla Relph and Carter Thompson all gave Australia reason to smile. The post Sunday WorldSBK/SSP/SPB/WCR recaps from Portimao appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

2026 MXGP World Championship Round Three – MXGP of Switzerland Schollenholz Round three of the 2026 FIM Motocross World Championship turned into a mud-soaked survival test at Frauenfeld, where Tom Vialle took his first MXGP overall win and Simon Längenfelder reclaimed control of MX2. The Schollenholz circuit, dry enough for Saturday qualifying, was transformed by […] The post Wet Frauenfeld delivers drama across MXGP, MX2, EMX250 and EMX125 appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

After leaving the opening two rounds empty-handed, Senna Agius delivered the perfect response at COTA, winning a red-flag shortened Moto2 race in a direct fight with Celestino Vietti to reignite his 2026 campaign The post Senna Agius bounces back with stirring Moto2 win at COTA appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Carbon ceramic brakes, carbon frame and bodywork, carbon swingarm, 247 horsepower, limited production, and a celebration of the brand's 100th birthday makes Ducati's Superleggera V4 Centenario the most extreme road-legal Ducati ever. View the full article