Category: Hot Off The Press
Horne nips Grimes for Top Fuel title in AHDRA Classic at The Rock
It lacked its usual quantity of high-speed Harley-Davidsons, but there was no shortage of quality in Sunday’s third annual Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Spring Nitro Nationals at Rockingham Dragway. The highlight of the two-day, two-wheel speed-fest was a classic final round battle for the Top Fuel championship between reigning All-Harley Drag Racing Association champion Douglas [...]
6.94et @201.37mph! Electric Bike makes history!
This is a jolt of energy! The Lawless Electric Rocket bike piloted by Larry “Spiderman” McBride made history May 4, 2012 with a National Electric Drag Racing Association (NEDRA) DMC/A3 record run of 6.940 at 201.37 mph making it the first electric vehicle to break 200 mph in the quarter mile! The 355 volt Rocket [...]
ZX14R officially breaks 200mph!
On April 29th, 2012, Team Warp 12 Racing rider, Racheal Johnson, achieved dual racing milestones aboard Shane Burton’s 2012 Kawasaki ZX-14R. Most notably, Racheal was inducted into the East Coast Timing Association’s Ohio Mile 200 MPH Club as their first female member during this inaugural event by setting a record over 200 MPH in the [...]
MMI named “Official Technical Institute of AHDRA”
AHDRA is pleased to announce that Motorcycle Mechanics Institute (MMI) will continue as the “Official Technical Institute of AHDRA” for the 2012 AHDRA/Screamin’ Eagle Performance Parts Championship Series. MMI is a division of Universal Technical Institute, Inc. (NYSE: UTI), a leading provider of technical education training for students seeking careers as professional automotive, diesel, collision [...]
Russ Collins historic triple to be restored
Talking about cool as hell back then (in da day) and even cooler now, the famous Russ Collins triple engine drag bike that was raced in the 1970′s is being restored and brought back to life! Take a quick look at the teaser below. You got to admit seeing one of these go down the [...]
Gladstone take’s DME with him to Club 6 Second!
Joey Gladstone becomes the 4th Pro Street motorcycle rider to join the very exclusive but quickly filling second club. En route to the Pro Street finals in which he will go against the third member of the club (Rodney Williford) and second person to enter the club while competing at the Mirock Superbikes Series FBG [...]
Williford becomes 3rd into Pro Street 6 second club
Rodney Williford riding for Willidford Racing aboard his turbo charged Suzuki Hayabusa has became only the third person in the history of motorcycle drag racing to take his fine tuned street legal machine into the six second zone. During Friday testing prior to the MIROCK Superbike Series Fast By Gast Spring Nationals at Maryland International [...]
“Summer Slam” slams into Bowman Dragway May 5th/Travis Porter to perform
The 5th annual King of Da Track “Summer Slam” slams into Bowman Dragway May 5th and will bring the baddest Grudge bikes and cars on the planet with it to Orangeburg South Carolina. In addition to the huge car and bike show that is to be held, Travis Porter will be performing while VIDO NO [...]
AHDRA Carolina Spring Nitro Nationals headed to Rockingham 5/5-5/6
It’s a sure sign of Spring, as eager racers and fans prepare for the AHDRA-Carolina Spring Nitro Nationals at Rockingham Dragway May 5th-6th 2012. AHDRA is mere weeks away from a jam-packed weekend of record-setting racing for thousands of fans expected at Rockingham Dragway. They’re staking their claim for the ground-pounding excitement that always follows [...]
Manufacturers Spring Cup 2012 Final Results
Elimination results that determined champions of the Manufacturers Cup Finals race held at South Georgia Motorsports Park on 04/13/2012 thru 04/15/2012 Final Results All Classes (click on class below to view results) FAST BYGAST TOP GAS MTC ENGINEERING SUPER COMP ORIENT EXPRESS PRO STREET PR FACTORY TOP FUEL ROYAL PURPLE PRO DRAGSTER STAR RACING [...]
Teasley v/s Stotz in Pro Street finals/promises to be a show!
It is Jeremy Teasley against Frankie Stotz in the Orient Express Pro Street finals at the Manufacturers Spring Cup event at South Georgia Motorsports Park. This is shaping up to be a race for the books and below is why. Teasley’s number is #7013 Stotz’s number #7047 The incremental numbers show this is going to [...]
UT O moment at the Cup Friday
This is going to be filed under “AWE NO! Department”. Jay Reagan, official for the Manufacturers Cup when notified said “what! WOW! Well at least we can get our money back now for it”. Reaganwent on to explain that no one knew about it and did not know until the banners were rolled out after [...]
Quick 16 PRO ET announced at Spring Cup for Sunday
The Manufacturers Cup announced a new Pro ET Quick 16 feature Sunday for the Pro ET class at South Georga Motorsports Park. Here are the Details: The quickest 16 pro ET qualifiers for Sunday Qualifying will race for an additional $250 purse. The winner of the quick 16 will continue in the PRO ET non [...]
Elmer Trett and the Gods of Thunder now available/Schnitz Racing
The Elmer Trett and the Gods of Thunder is now available from Schnitz Racing. The author Tom McCarthy gives you over 230 pages of Trett history. “ McCarthy said “As a child, we all had someone we looked up to, someone who we saw as a larger than life, someone of great importance in our [...]
Top Fuel Harley explosion injures team members/SGMP
A Top Fuel Harley while performing a burnout and preparing for a 2nd qualifying session had a explosion injuring members of the team at the Manufacturers Cup Spring event being held at South Georgia Motorsports Park. The engine explosion happened in a restricted area of the track where only credentialed personal are allowed. Three members [...]
Manufacturers Spring Cup 2012 Qualifying Results
Dragbike Live.com is on location bringing you updates throughout the race and we will post all qualifying sheets as rounds are completed right here! Look for special reports from the pits from Dragbike Live. Your complete source for race coverage! The fastest news on 2 wheels…Dragbike Live.com! Click the text below to view updated qualifying [...]
Live Timing from Manufacturers Cup Spring Event /SGMP
Wells guys we have Live Timing for you to enjoy this weekend from the Manufacturers Cup Spring event 2012 from South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta Georgia. DragbikeLive.com has pulled the strings to make this happen for all you that emailed and asked for it. Live Timing allows you the fan to see the actual [...]
Manufacturers Cup Spring Event Schedule
Manufacturers Cup Spring Event Schedule and class run order NOTE: LIVE TIMING IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS EVENT BY CLICKING HERE! Thursday: April 12 >North Gate Open: 12:00 – 7:00 > SGMP operated pre-event tune-n-test 1:00 – 8:00pm > Cost: 200.00 per bike. If you have a brand new bike or have not been out yet [...]
Union County Dragway invaded by King of Da Track Grudge Bike Tour 3/7/12
The King of Da track Grudge Bike Tour invades Union County Dragway this Saturday April 7th 2012 for all out all day Grudge Racing along with ET Bracket racing and 5.60 Index class racing. Bike and Car show entrants need to arrive early to register and set up. Gates open at 12 noon sharp! Get [...]
NHDRO & Manufacturers Cup team up,announce Indy event
The Manufacturers Cup and NHDRO have reached a historic agreement to join forces in an effort to present the largest motorcycle drag race the Midwest has ever seen to the legendary Indianapolis, Indiana Lucas Oil Raceway the weekend of August 17-18-19. With over fifty five thousand dollars up for grabs across the weekend, this [...]
Alwine Racing Top Fuel Team formed, Dryden out
The Alwines have officially left the Hogan/Dryden/Alwine connection to form Alwine Racing LLC. John, Chris, Dave and Barb Alwine have made the decision to part to build their own Top Fuel Motorcycle. We made the decision that if we were going to put all the effort into building another one of these motorcycles, we might [...]
Gainesville Harley Davidson to present AHDRA Season Opener
AHDRA announced today the signing of Gainesville Harley-Davidson as the Presenting Sponsor of the AHDRA-Florida Nitro Nationals, which is expected to be the largest season opener ever for AHDRA. Gainesville Harley-Davidson, General Manager, Kevin Lytle says he and his staff are extremely excited about the event. “It’s absolutely perfect. It’s exactly what we have been [...]
Grudge Fest motorcycle shootout set for 3/24/2012 at Rockingham Dragway
The first Grudge Fest mtorcycle shootout of 2012 has been announced to begin march 24th at Rockingham Dragway, “The Home of Grudge Racing”. Dragbike Live.com is scheduled to attend and provide coverage of the event. Mark your calenders and make plans to attend! UPDATE: “TRACK SIDE LIVE” live video stream will be rolling live. You [...]
AHDRA names Vicci as Official Apparel Supplier
AHDRA is proud to announce the signing of Vicci Fashion Group as their Official Apparel Supplier for the 2012 race season. Vicci will work closely with AHDRA to supply crew and retail apparel to the series as well as to the participating teams and sponsors. “We’re very pleased to have Vicci on board with us,” said [...]
Americus Motorsports Complex completes topography fieldwork
Star Racing and the Americus Motorsports Complex (AMC) team announced today that the fieldwork is complete for the topography mapping of the land on South Georgia Tech Parkway. This welcome news marks a significant milestone in the project as local, national and international supporters continue to inquire about the progress of the complex. t The [...]
