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Triumph gives the Daytona 660 a mid-cycle refresh for 2026. Fully adjustable forks and Triumph's Shift Assist system as standard should give the Daytona the sporty edge some say it lacked. View the full article

If you are like me, there have been a bunch of times when you wished you had a thermal imagine camera. I use my laser temperature gun all the time, and it’s very handy, but sometimes it would be nice to see more than just that pinpoint spot’s temp while checking on engines, transmissions, and rearends. And let’s face it, in the past you needed to spend real money to get a thermal imaging gun that did anything useful. So now that you can buy everything on Amazon, including cheaper tools than have ever been available, what does a decent thermal imaging camera actually cost? Watch the video below and you’ll find out! This is another one of the great videos from our friends at Project Farm. Check it out. Video Description: Tested for boot up time, temperature accuracy on both cold and hot objects, as well as frame rate and overall image quality. Night vision capability. Each unit was then used across a variety of objects and scenes to showcase video performance and its ability to detect subtle differences. Brands: HSFTOOLS HF96, HSFTOOLS F2W, AMPBANK H128, TOPDON, MILESEEY, FOXWELL, GOYOJO GH192, FLIR, Flagfront, Teslong, Thermal Master, and BSIDE. I purchased all the Thermal Cameras to ensure an unbiased review. So, thank you for supporting the channel. The post Who Makes The Best Thermal Imaging Camera? And Does The Price Match The Test Results? Project Farm Finds One Clear Winner! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Volkswagen Group, Ducati's parent company, just posted its FY 2025 Annual Report, and now it's planning one of the biggest series of layoffs in automotive history.View the full article

If you are fired up about the 2026 IHRA Outlaw Nitro season opener, you are not alone! And with this weekend’s season opener going on at Darana Motorsports Park, formerly GALOT, there is plenty of racing to watch. Teams are fired up and ready to rock and roll, but there are plenty of them that haven’t been on the track in months and that means there are plenty of teams that were interested in testing. Thankfully, our friend NC Promoder has been on hand all week long with testing highlights and livestreams. So check out all of the testing action below, with the oldest video at the bottom and the newest up top. The post FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: Testing from Darana Motorsports Park GALOT In Preparation For The IHRA Season Opener! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Good, protective motorcycle footwear is key, but there's a lot that goes into making boots that are fit for both riding and exploring. And REV'IT!'s new Flexblade motorcycle shoes aim to do it all. View the full article

Access Motor is expanding into the US with a lineup of 450cc to 800cc ATVs, and one of them ditches CVTs for a five-speed and rear-wheel drive. View the full article

I know there are some good reasons for Direct Injection in gasoline engines. But I also know that DI engines can be a giant pain in the butt and have some serious issues folks need to be aware of. With all that said, I also know that the folks at Brian Tooley Racing, along with hundreds of other engine builders and tuners, have tested DI combos and know that they can make more power than a Port Injection setup. But I also know engine builders and tuners who say otherwise. So who’s right? Will this video finally put this argument to rest? Or will it raise more questions than it does answers? Watch and find out. Video Description: There have been numerous tests performed by us and others comparing the power and performance capabilities of direct injection to port injection on the Gen V LT engine platform. While we have been confident in our findings for a few years now, there are still doubters of direct injection out there in the automotive world. We decided to revisit this test and invite a vocal opponent of Di, Scott Clark from RealTuners and the RealTuners Radio Podcast, to join in and see the results for himself. Does this finally put the debate of Di Vs Pi to rest? The post The Direct Injection Vs Port Injection Debate Is Dead! Or Is It? Brian Tooley Racing And The Real Tuners Podcast Dyno Test! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

I know several professional engine builders, and several who think they are professional engine builders. Make no mistake, I’m not even remotely claiming to be an engine builder, and that’s because I know real ones and it would be an insult to them to claim to be in their league. But in recent years, I’ve known several people who spent real money on race engines from big name companies and got a crappy product. To be fair, I’ve also known folks that spent real money with not so well known engine builders and have ended up with junk. It’s no wonder folks are always wondering who the right person is for the job when you are talking about spending your hard earned money. I know that there are plenty of people out there who would love to have a custom engine built, but just aren’t sure about where to take their business. And unfortunately, sometimes you’ve just got to bite the bullet and spend the money. In the video below, Mike Moran and the crew at Moran Motorsports are taking a customers engine and doing some diagnostics. Along the way they figure out why this engine is making less power than you would expect, and make changes to get the customer the power they need in an engine that will live. Video Description: A customer brought us an engine that had already been built by another shop, but something wasn’t right. The power numbers were way lower than expected, so we strapped it on the dyno to see what was really going on. After seeing the disappointing results, the customer asked us to tear it down, go through everything, and rebuild it the right way. Once we fixed the issues and put it back together, it went back on the dyno… and the difference was massive. The final result? 260 more horsepower than before. This video shows the before-and-after dyno pulls, what we found inside the engine, and how proper machining, assembly, and tuning made a huge difference in performance. If you’re into engine building, dyno testing, horsepower gains, and real performance results, this is one you don’t want to miss. #dyno #horsepower #enginebuild #enginedyno #racingengine #performanceengine #horsepowergain #dynotest #enginebuilder #racing The post This Race Engine Was Built By Someone Else. Here’s How Moran Motorsports Found 260 Additional Horsepower That They Missed! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

I’ve always wanted a car with a metal flake roof, panel paint, and the whole nine yards. It’s custom 101 to have metal flake, and when you go to shows that cater to old school customs, traditional hot rods, and lowriders you will see a lot of metal flake. That’s because it’s not just for bass boats! In the video below you’ll see a cool old classic hot rod getting the roof primed, and then black base coat going on, and then the metal flake and clear. If you aren’t aware, metal flake like is being done here is mixed with the clear and is shot directly over the black base coat. After the desired number of coats of flake are applied, coats of plain clear are shot over it to bury the flake. This is one of the reasons why the old school customs have clear that looks to be a mile deep. And why many show car owners back in the day bragged about how many coats of clear they had on their cars. But this one only got one coat of clear so far, because there are other graphics and such in store for the roof before it is completely done! Here’s the video, check it out and let us know what you would metal flake! Video Description: Thumper’s finally getting his car sprayed! After a year and a half of saying “we’ll paint it soon,” we finally made it happen. In this one, we’re sanding, finding hidden bondo surprises, masking everything up, and laying down some serious metal flake. We went with Ed “Daddy” Roth Beatnik Purple (over black ‍) and loaded it up with flake to make it POP. A few runs, a little spilled flake, some coaching on the gun (“never stop, never stop!”), and boom — gleam, glisten, glitter. We only did one solid coat of clear for now because there are more designs coming Layer by layer, we’re building it right. The post Metal Flake Paint For The Roof Of A Hot Rod: If You’ve Ever Wanted To See It Done, Here’s Your Chance. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

I tested Triumph's 2026 Tiger Sport 660 around the mesmerizing blacktop of Alicante, Spain. Somewhere along the route, I lost sight of who this bike was made for.View the full article

Jonathan Rea replaces injured Dixon for Honda WSBK efforts Jonathan Rea’s return to the WorldSBK grid is the real headline for Honda HRC ahead of round two at Portimão, with the retired six-time world champion drafted back into racing duties as Jake Dixon continues his recovery from the injuries he sustained at Phillip Island. Rea, […] The post Jonathan Rea returns to WorldSBK competition with wildcard appearance at Portimao appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

MV Agusta reveal strategic partnership with DHL Supply Chain MV Agusta says a new global logistics arrangement with DHL Supply Chain is now in place, with the Italian marque shifting its spare parts warehouse and logistics operations across at the end of 2025. Under the new setup, DHL Supply Chain manages storage, while DHL Express […] The post MV Agusta employ DHL to sharpen and streamline parts distribution appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Moto News Weekly Wrap March 18, 2026 What’s New: MA seeks volunteer marshals for MXGP of Australia 2026 Club rider applications open for ISDE 2026 Stark launches Stark OxMoto EnduroGP Team Tai Woffinden bows out of SGP 2026 X-Trial Lisbon cancelled 2026 FIM Oceania Speedway Sidecar teams revealed Fox Racing renews MX85 Cup AusProMX support […] The post Moto News | SGP | X-Trial | MX | Rally-Raid | Ice Speedway appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

2026 Triumph Daytona 660 Updates The 2026 Triumph Daytona 660 has arrived in Australian dealers with a few choice tweaks to improve the popular sportsbike, which continues to be available in both a 42 kW LAMS version, and full berries and torque option – at 70 kW and adding a bit more top-ish end torque. […] The post New up-spec Daytona 660 arrives for 2026 at $15,500 ride-away appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

When six-time NHRA Pro Stock world champion Erica Enders rolls into Phoenix this weekend for the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals, she’ll be pulling double duty, competing in both Pro Stock and Pro Mod. Fresh off her second appearance at the Drag Illustrated Winter Series, Enders will pilot the signature red Rick Jones/Modern Racing-built screw-blown Camaro for Elite Motorsports. “I’m excited to see where Pro Mod’s going, and as attractive as the big purses are, we’re trophy racers,” admitted Enders. “We go for the Wally, right? Winning an NHRA national event and being awarded a Wally, that’s the pinnacle of the sport, so I’m excited to have a second shot at it this weekend in addition to Pro Stock.” It will be the first time Enders has competed in quarter-mile Pro Mod since suffering a horrific season-ending fire at Norwalk in 2019. While not a fond memory, Enders says she has moved past the incident through her time in the Winter Series, and with the improvements in safety and technology, is excited about jumping back into quarter-mile action. “We’ve had a lot of rules changed since then, and I’m a firm believer that it’s our job as current racers to make it safer than for the next people that jump in any sort of race car,” Enders said. “When you’re going 250-plus miles per hour in a short wheel-based race car, it’s not exactly safe, but I’m confident in our equipment, our team, and my driving capabilities. I’m excited about our program that we put together with Justin Elkes and Modern, and I’m going to focus on the excitement of getting to drive another really badass race car.” Enders is no stranger to pulling double duty throughout the course of her career. She’s driven in multiple classes at countless NHRA national events, whether in Pro Stock and Pro Mod, Pro Stock and Mountain Motor Pro Stock, or Pro Stock and Competition Eliminator. Her strict procedure in the cockpit remains the same regardless of the car, so she doesn’t see it as an issue. The only potential problem in her mind is simply one thing: time. “Pro Mod immediately follows Pro Stock on Saturday and Sunday,” said Enders. “We’re in the #2Fast2Tasty Challenge since we made it to the semi’s in Gainesville, so I’ll be at the back of Pro Stock. Since I haven’t competed in NHRA Pro Mod (this year), I’ll be closer to the front of the pack, so the switchover is going to be the challenge as far as me switching from my 15 to my 20 suit, and the different shoes and helmet. I’m just gonna have to swap my equipment as fast as I can so I don’t hold anybody up.” On the Pro Stock side of things, Enders is feeling confident after a much better start to the season than a year ago. Despite KB Titan Racing rivals Matt Hartford and Greg Anderson making it to the final round, Enders has already seen a vast improvement in performance with the Elite cars, which will only get better as the season progresses. “We’re in the realm of things this year, whereas last year, it was just crazy to show up at a track and be that far behind,” Enders said. “It’s not something we’ve been used to at Elite. But that’s part of the cycle of Pro Stock. There are years when KB’s on top, and then there are times when we won four out of five world titles consecutively. It’s just peaks and valleys, and we’ve gone to work on our program from a lot of different aspects. “I don’t want to make excuses, but we had a pretty tough year at Elite last year – not just performance-wise, but with a lot of our key players’ health,” Enders continued. “We’re super, super blessed that they’re still with us, and they’re getting better and healthier, and we have the whole band back together. I think that that is a big part of why we’re headed in the right direction.” With nearly everything – and everyone – back in place, the Elite Motorsports camp was busy testing their brand-new race package prior to the season starting, and while Enders says there’s still a lot of work to be done, they have everything in place to succeed. The best equipment, the best crew, and a roster filled with NHRA national champions and even the most recent World Series of Pro Mod champion in Aaron Stanfield. “Before the World Series of Pro Mod, we spent a week in Gainesville with all six of our Pro Stock cars,” said Enders. “We made 25 passes per car times six cars, so we’re accumulating data. It’s just gonna take time for us to perfect this package we’re working on. With the way the Countdown to the Championship is structured, we’re okay. We’re going to continue to get better and make sure we position ourselves to have a chance to go after the world title this year. “I feel like with the talent we have under the Elite Motorsports awning, the sky is the limit,” Enders added. “We have a great group of people with a huge talent pool – whether you’re talking crew chiefs, tuners, or drivers. From the Coughlin legacy with two Coughlins under our tent, to the Stanfield legacy with Greg and Aaron racing with us, to what we’ve built with me and Elite, to Stephen Bell and all the drivers. It’s pretty cool if you just step back and get a bird’s eye view of it, how much talent is actually there, and I’m excited to be a small part of it.” This story was originally published on March 17, 2026. The post Erica Enders Ready to Pull Double Duty in Arizona, Competing in NHRA Pro Mod for First Time Since 2019 first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Bagger World Cup Australia will have just one rider on the grid when the inaugural FIM Harley-Davidson Bagger World Cup roars into life at Circuit of The Americas later this month, with young Archie McDonald carrying the local hopes into a championship still taking shape alarmingly close to its first race weekend. McDonald is the […] The post Archie McDonald flies the Aussie flag as Bagger World Cup grid takes shape appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

FuelTech officially sponsors the 2026 Motorsport UK British Drag Racing Championship. This partnership elevates the Pro Modified class.View the full article

Freiburger loves a road trip. I’ve been fortunate enough to be on several with him over the years, and he’s the king of a side trip and of just following wherever the trip takes you. He loves Americana and historic places, and on this video here you are going to get a good taste of some great abandoned spots and Americana. Of course the fact that he’s doing this trip behind the wheel of an iconic American machine only makes it better. His 1968 Ford Galaxie is a great road trip machine, with lots of room for collecting goodies on the road, and a back seat you can actually sleep in. Check out the video below and let us know what sites are your favorites. Video Description: In this D/F video I’m road tripping and adventuring in my new to me 1968 Ford Galaxie 500 four-door sedan! It’s the nicest boring car ever! I used it to drive 1,700 miles through Arizona, New Mexico, and Text to see abandoned Americana including ghost towns, old gas stations, vintage theaters, 1940s garages, and lots more! Come along for this ride, it’s so worth it. The post ROAD TRIP GOLD! Freiburger Highlights Abandoned Places and Americana From His 1968 Ford Galaxie Road Trip! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Even as they grieve the very recent loss of one of their own, the Nitro Harley racers of the American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) all-Harley drag racing series prepare to kick off their 2026 season at Belle Rose, Louisiana’s No Problem Raceway this weekend, March 20-22. Attempting to step up in class from her Pro Fuel bike, Hayley Caulk lost her life while testing a Nitro Funnybike this past Sunday in Texas. The very personable and popular racer was widely mourned on social media and will be greatly missed in Louisiana as her fellow competitors race in her honor. The thundering Johnny Mancuso’s Circle M Ranch Top Fuel bikes will do battle for the first time since Rockingham in October. Chris Stewart Racing’s Jordan Peterson is expected to be joined by Finland’s Samu Kemppainen—if his mount is fully repaired from his vicious Rockingham crash. 2024 winner Rickey “Sharkey” House is expected, as is 2025 rookie sensation Paul Anderson. Bad Apple Racing’s Jimmy “Mac” McMillan and Cameron “Flash” Gunter will race while team boss Tracy Kile focusses on tuning and turning wrenches. The Armon Furr Nitro Funnybikes of former champ Jim Doyle and class newcomer Ken “Stubby” Hultman will do battle with anyone who comes to race. Hawaya Racing Pro Fuel features the largest nitro field, with “Bad Apple Mary” Dangrow on hand to defend her championship. Hot Rod Carlisle expects to challenge on Harriet Ann and Michael Blair’s bike, and former champ Sam White wants his crown back. Al Balice, Curt Sexton, Jim “Bad Influence” Martin, Loren Potter, John Jenkins, Jay Beasley, Kyle Rogers, Walter Halonski and more will all be on hand. Gas Harleys will fill the lanes to race Zipper’s Performance Pro Bagger, Thundermax Street Bagger, Pro Outlaw, Axtell Cylinders Hot Street, Zipper’s Performance Modified, Top Eliminator 9.30, Huffman Performance Super Gas 9.90, BK Electric Super Pro 10.30, Thundermax Street Eliminator 11.50, Pro Eliminator 10.90, and Baker Drivetrain Eliminator. Everyone will be racing with heavy hearts. Join us as we honor one of our own. Test and tune is Friday from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. Qualifying starts at noon on Saturday, with eliminations at noon on Sunday. Can’t make it to the track? Watch the race LIVE on https://motormaniatv.com/ The track website is https://www.racenpr.com/ The AMRA website is https://amralive.com/ This story was originally published on March 17, 2026. The post Nitro Harleys Open ’26 Season at No Problem Raceway first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

(Photos by Kim Fuller) • The 53rd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Boise Roadster Show is Idaho’s premier indoor custom car event, with a long-standing tradition dating back to the inception in 1973. It’s often described as the state’s largest motorsports gathering, featuring an impressive display of vehicles from across Idaho and Pacific Northwest. The show is produced in association with Firebird Raceway by the New Family and held annually spanning three days in March, filling three buildings with hundreds of exhibits. The top honor, the coveted Goldmark Award (Best of Show/Best Custom), went to Charlie & Alanna Butts from Loomis, California, for their stunning 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible. Built by Roseville Rods & Customs, this show stopper took home $2,000 cash, the iconic Goldmark Eagle statue, widely regarded as the pinnacle achievement at the Boise Roadster Show. With many fine Rod & Custom shops in the area, this Chevy K10 was built by Kenny’s Rod Shop, debuting at the show The oldest Drag Racing event on the Firebird Raceway schedule is the 55th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Ignitor Nitro Opener set for May 14-17, featuring AA/Nitro Funny Cars at Idaho’s first of two major NHRA Heritage Series stops this season. CHECK OUT OUR FIRST OF TWO GALLERIES FROM BOISE! The post 53rd Annual O’Reilly Auto Parts Boise Roadster Show – Idaho’s Biggest! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

In the early 1970s, the Triumph Trident T150 was a machine caught between two worlds. With its 741cc transverse triple producing  58 bhp and a top speed north of 115 mph, it had the heart of a champion. Yet, it struggled to maintain its footing against the "Superbike" onslaught from Japan. By 1... View the full article

Martino Race Engines is stepping up as a sponsor for Small Tire Pro Stock, a racing series for cars with naturally aspirated combinations capable of running mid-7’s to low-8’s in the quarter mile. Martino Race Engines, which opened nearly 25 years ago, is located in Farmingdale, New Jersey. It is owned by Tom Martino, who successfully raced in NHRA Pro Stock in the 1990’s and 2000’s with engines he built. He secured several wins in that time. Inside of a 5,000 square-foot facility, Martino Race Engines designs, builds, tunes and maintains a variety of engines, with the majority of them being Chevrolet and Ford engines. “We do everything from street rod engines to circle track engines, Open-Wheel Modified engines, race marine engines, drag race engines and more,” said Martino. Martino Race Engines is highly regarded in the motorsports industry, and customers come from all over to have their high-horsepower engines built and dialed-in, including Joe Clemente, who is a standout racer in Small Tire Pro Stock and earned a championship in the former NMCA Dart NA 10.5 class. “As a former NHRA Pro Stock racer, I appreciate what Small Tire Pro Stock racers and their teams are doing,” said Martino. “It is in my blood to make naturally aspirated cars go as quick and fast as they can, and to want to see naturally aspirated cars go as quick and fast as they can, so I support what Small Tire Pro Stock racers and their teams are doing.” Upcoming Small Tire Pro Stock races will take place May 22-23 at World Wide Technology Raceway in Illinois, as part of Nostalgia Drag Racing League Route 66 Rockabilly Reunion; July 10-11 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park in Indiana, as part of Nostalgia Drag Racing League Hot Rod Nationals presented by Ray Skillman Automotive Group; August 8-9 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, as part of Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series NHRA North Central Division 3 Divisional Race; September 11-12 at Darana Raceway in Ohio, as part of Nostalgia Drag Racing League World Nostalgia Drags and October 23-25 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, as part of NHRA North Central Divisional Division 3 Fall Classic. For information about Martino Race Engines, call 732-919-0024 or visit Facebook.com/MartinoRaceEngines. For information about Small Tire Pro Stock, email smalltireprostock@gmail.com or visit Facebook.com/SmallTireProStock. This story was originally published on March 17, 2026. The post Martino Race Engines Joins Small Tire Pro Stock as Sponsor first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

That’s right folks, American Powertrain just dropped their New Body Style GMT800 stick shift swap kits! Available with a 5-speed Tremec TKX or a 6-speed Tremec Magnum, these kits make your Silverado or Sierra a riot to drive again. Everyone knows that a car or truck with a stick shift feels faster, more fun, and cooler, plus chicks dig it. If you want to join the Save The Stick revolution, check out the video below for more information, and use the link to start your order. ProFit MAGNUM Installation Kit for 1999-06 Chevy NBS/GMT800 Trucks Standard Kit includes: TREMEC Magnum 6-Speed Double Overdrive with 700 ft/lbs of torque capacity and 8000 rpm shifting! White Lightning Mid-Shift – Original shift position Driveshaft Slip Yoke – Cryogenically hardened steel Transmission Mount – Polyurethane Bolt in Adjustable Crossmember All in One Wiring Harness White Shifter Knob Hardware, Instructions, Warranty Requires 6-speed bell housing. See options below If you do not know what parts you need click here to get a quick quote or call our sales dept at 931-646-4836 Optional Parts: Hydramax Hydraulic Clutch Bell housing Flywheel Shifter Handle The post Check Out The NEW GMT800/NBS GM Truck 5&6 Speed Manual TransmissioConversions From American Powertrain! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Two-time NHRA Top Fuel champion Doug Kalitta is feeling confident heading into Phoenix this weekend for the FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, the second stop in the Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Kalitta was the runner up at the NHRA Gatornationals two weeks ago missing the race win when the Mac Tools dragster dropped a cylinder almost immediately. It was Kalitta’s fourth final round in Gainesville, Fla., but the first time he did not win the race after reaching the final. “We definitely feel confident going into Phoenix after the first race of the year,” said Kalitta. “The Mac Tools car was running really well all day. For some crazy reason, it dropped that cylinder in the final, but that was a good start for us; obviously, any time you can go rounds, it’s a good thing. My guys are looking pretty good; we should be in good shape for Phoenix this weekend. When Kalitta advanced to the semifinals two weeks ago in Gainesville, he earned a spot in the Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge this weekend. During Saturday’s qualifying sessions, the drivers who reached the semifinals in Gainesville will re-run the semifinals and final earning additional purse and championship bonus points. “It’s nice to be back in the Mission Foods event,” Kalitta said. “It’s fun racing on Saturday; it kind of gets you a little more ready for Sunday. I think it’s something the fans enjoy, and I think the racers do as well. When Mission Foods started this thing, I have to admit, I thought it was a great idea and certainly appreciated by our team and anybody else I’ve ever talked to about it.” Kalitta has one win and five runner-up finishes along with seven No. 1 qualifiers at Firebird Motorsports Park. One year ago, he was the No. 1 qualifier and lost to his teammate, Shawn Langdon in the final round. With this weekend’s Phoenix weather forecast featuring record-high temperatures, the race weekend schedule moved earlier in anticipation of the extreme desert heat. Qualifying will begin at 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and Sunday’s elimination rounds will also begin at 10 a.m. “It should be interesting with the heat this weekend; it supposed to be in the 70s in the morning, so it’ll be a big temperature swing during the day,” said Kalitta. “With the new times we’re running, the conditions might not be too bad. Maybe on Sunday, it might be a little different, but everybody will have a couple days on the track to see what we need to do to keep the thing hooked up. “I look forward to it. It’s just another element to what we’re doing. Really, I think, between the guys that work on my car and Alan and Mac (Crew Chief Alan Johnson and Assistant Crew Chief Mac Savage), the guys that tune the thing, are just incredible. I think they’re more than capable of having a very competitive car under any conditions. I’m very fortunate that when I look up, Alan is the guy adjusting my clutch controller – it doesn’t get much better than that.” Kalitta’s 59 race wins place him fourth all-time in Top Fuel wins and 12th overall. His 66 career No. 1 qualifiers place him tied with Kenny Bernstein for seventh all-time. He is also seventh all-time in round wins. This story was originally published on March 17, 2026. The post Doug Kalitta Primed for Desert Heat at Second Race of NHRA Season first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The all-electric powersports company Taiga was recently resurrected, and it's already back building new electric snowmobiles and even expanding its lineup.View the full article