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(Photos by Neal Sabo) We just finished sharing our lost Buckeye Skips drag and drive photos from 2025 the other day, but we’re excited about 2026! Yesterday was Day 1, when the driver’s meeting went down and the first day’s drive had racers testing their street tunes, as well as racing at National Trail. We’ve already got photos from BANGshifter Neal Sabo, so check them out below. Neal will be there all week snapping pictures and checking out the cool stuff going on. He is planning to hit all three days, at Darana Dragway at Dragway 42, Darana Raceway National Trail, and Kuhnle Motorsports Park to get all kinds of cool photos. He’ll be hitting the checkpoints and the tracks. We’ll have more coming throughout the week so check back tomorrow too! If you missed the previous photos, CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM TOO! The post Buckeye Skips 2026 Drag and Drive Photos Continue! Here’s Our Final Day 1 Racing Gallery from Darana Raceway National Trail in Ohio appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Jonathan Rea’s 2m04.422 helped Honda HRC top Friday qualifying at Suzuka, with BMW close behind and Jack Miller’s Yamaha Factory Racing Team fifth. The post Rea puts Honda HRC on top in Suzuka qualifying appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Let's be real: it’s somewhat hipster ADV gear. But according to our own EIC, it's also pretty damn good.View the full article

(Words by Joe Grippo, photos by Dan Grippo) We hauled the race cars up to picturesque Beaver Springs Dragway the other weekend for the annual All Ford Race and Car Show. Sunshine, blue skies, and perfect temperatures made for a fantastic day at the drags. A killer variety of Blue Ovals filed into Beaver. Vintage iron, late model goodness, and everything in between filled the staging lanes, and a decent car show took shape in the pits. The racing was tight and we caught up with some friends and made a bunch of new ones, what more could you want. The McCracken boys, Mike and Mikey, had the track and starting line working and ran the program steady and efficiently and even managed to squeeze in a third time run for everyone. Classes were Cool Ford (12.00 and slower), Hot Ford (11.99 and quicker), an FE Only class and a quick 8 called Pro Ford. I ended up making it to the final of Hot Ford, so most of the gallery photos were taken by my wife Stacey and my brother Dan. Thanks to my team for all the help with the car and dial in choices, on top of photo duties! We will be back at Beaver Springs in September for the ORIGINAL (and only real, IMHO) FE Race and Reunion. Can’t wait! Support your local Racetrack. Beaver Springs Dragway – Nobody Does It Better! The post Beaver Springs Dragway All Ford Show and Drags Was Off The Hook For 2026! We’ve Got Dan Grippo Photos Right Here! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Now offered for sale on Bring a Trailer, this 2019 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe presents a modern interpretation of the classic café racer formula, blending timeless styling cues with contemporary engineering. Finished in the iconic Vintage Lime Green paint scheme with contrasting white graphics, the motorcycle captures the spirit of Kawasaki’s legendary performance machines while delivering the refinement and reliability expected from a modern sport bike. Positioned as the sportier sibling of the standard Z900RS, the Cafe variant distinguishes itself with […] The post FOR SALE: 2019 Kawasaki Z900RS Cafe appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

If you're looking for traditional Chevy power Texas Speed has you covered. Check out these new big and small block Chevy engines.View the full article

Johann Zarco’s recovery from his Catalunya MotoGP crash has taken a positive turn, with Castrol Honda LCR now targeting a September return after doctors opted against knee surgery. The post Zarco avoids surgery as September MotoGP return targeted appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team has extended its Ducati agreement through to the end of 2029, continuing as a Factory Supported Team with one factory-spec Desmosedici GP and one standard-spec machine. The post VR46 extends Ducati MotoGP deal through 2029 appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Event Hub Powered By Latest Update · Race Week The Freedom of War is set for July 3-4 at WesTx Abilene Raceway. Full schedule, payouts and class rules are posted below. Live results and fresh photos from on-site shooter Matt Sutherland drop into this hub all weekend long. WesTx Abilene Raceway is throwing a Fourth of July street fight, and the ante is $150,000. The Freedom of War lands on the West Texas eighth-mile July 3-4, and the number that matters is this: $150,000 in guaranteed small-tire money. Off the trailer No time trials. No shakedowns. Racer gates open Friday morning, tech closes at 4:30, and the track goes hot at 6. From there it is win or load up. Over sixty-four cars, first come first serve, will chase a $75,000 top prize on 28×10.5s. True Street runs for $10,000 guaranteed courtesy of Ridgeway Fabrications, Daily Driver pays $3,000, and the Lil’ Gangstas doubles from $5,000 Friday to $10,000 Saturday. Stack index racing, a $5,000 Practice Tree Showdown, Powerwheels racing for the kids and fireworks over the top end Saturday night on top of that, and you have a two-day war worth the drive to Abilene. This is your home base for all of it. Schedule, payouts, class rules, photos and results, updating all weekend. In This Hub Schedule Payouts Class Rules Photos Admission Weekend Schedule Friday, July 3 Racer gates 8 AM · Tech 12-4:30 PM · Spectator gates 3 PM · Driver meeting 5 PM · Track hot 6 PM Running order: 1st Round Small Tire (off the trailer), Alternate Test Pass, 1st Round True Street (off the trailer), Daily Driver (off the trailer), Lil Gangster 5.30, 8.20 Index, 6.40 Index, 7.50 Index Saturday, July 4 Racer gates 8 AM · Spectator gates 11 AM · Driver meet-and-greet 12-3 PM · Practice Tree Showdown 10 AM-12 PM ($100 buy-in / $5,000 to win) · Powerwheels 3:30 PM · Driver meeting 4:30 PM · Track hot 5 PM · Fireworks 9:30 PM Running order: Powerwheels, Daily Driver (off the trailer), Lil Gangster 5.30, 2nd Chance True Street (off the trailer), True Street (off the trailer), 2nd Chance Small Tire (off the trailer), Small Tire (off the trailer) Purses & Payouts ClassGuaranteed PurseBuy-InTech CardSmall Tire (off the trailer)$150,000 guaranteed$1,000 *$50True Street – Ridgeway Fabrications$10,000 guaranteed$250$50Daily Driver$3,000 guaranteed$200$50Lil Gangster 5.30$5,000 Fri / $10,000 Sat$200$508.20 Index$820 on top$150$507.50 Index100% payback$150$506.40 Index100% payback$150$50Practice Tree Showdown (Sat)$5,000 to win$100–Powerwheels (Mod & Stock)100% payback$25– Small Tire Payout Breakdown FinishPayout1st$75,0002nd$20,0003rd$10,0004th$10,0005th$6,2506th$6,2507th$6,2508th$6,250 Class Rules Small Tire (Off the Trailer) $150,000 guaranteed · $1,000 entry ($200 non-refundable lock-in) · $50 tech card · 64-car field, first come first serve, 16 on standby 28×10.5 non-W Steel roof and quarters required unless different from factory (i.e. convertibles) Must start from the driver’s seat Must be a door car (with doors) Must have a driveshaft safety loop No added weight past the rear bumper No wheelie bars Engine diaper or belly pan preferred AWD allowed First round Friday night; 2nd Chance Small Tire is $300 buy-in for $10,000 guaranteed with BJ Flagging True Street (Off the Trailer) – Sponsored by Ridgeway Fabrications $10,000 guaranteed · $250 buy-in · $50 tech card · 2nd Chance True Street $250 buy-in, 100% payback with BJ Flagging AWD allowed, must be on DOT radials VIN, registered, tagged, plated (no dealer tag) No wheelie bars No slicks; tires must be 275 DOT radial, 17-inch wheel or larger can run any size DOT radial No back-half or aftermarket 4-link Must have a working cooling system and charging system Factory-appearing dash; must have all body panels (aftermarket hoods okay) Back seat delete okay; any fuel No added weight past the rear bumper or body of car Cannot be pushed to the lanes No aftermarket high wings; factory/stock style or carbon fiber wing only Fire jacket and helmet required; no shorts Engine diaper or belly pan preferred Daily Driver (Off the Trailer, Fri & Sat) $3,000 guaranteed · $200 buy-in · $50 tech card Must be tagged, titled and insured; factory glass, body panels and frame (fiberglass hood okay) Full interior, back seat delete okay; factory-style seats, aftermarket seats okay but must have padding Working headlights, turn signals, factory charging system and brake lights Factory-style suspension in factory location; if car came with IRS it must remain IRS No alcohol or methanol as a primary fuel; can be mixed or blended Must have 2 seats (car seats only) Factory 4-link or ladder bar must remain factory; no aftermarket 4-link parts Exhaust must exit at the rear end or out back No slicks; 275 DOT radial, 17-inch wheel or larger any size DOT radial; AWD must be on 100-treadwear radials all around No wheelie bars; no exterior weight past the body line/bumper No aftermarket high wings; factory/stock or carbon fiber only Fire jacket and helmet required; no shorts Lil Gangster 5.30 Index $5,000 Friday / $10,000 Saturday · $200 buy-in · $50 tech card 5.30 index 28×10.5 non-W or 275/60/15 or smaller unless factory-equipped on a 17-inch rim or bigger Must be a door car No wheelie bars, throttle stops or delay boxes No time slips AWD allowed Index Classes – 8.20 / 7.50 / 6.40 8.20: $820 on top · 7.50 & 6.40: 100% payback · $150 buy-in · $50 tech card (each, Friday) 8.20, 7.50 and 6.40 index brackets No delay boxes Powerwheels (Saturday) Modified & Stock · $25 buy-in each · 100% payback Off the tree, no gas Remote control allowed Modified class and Stock class Photo Gallery Photos: Matt Sutherland. Fresh galleries from this weekend drop in as the racing unfolds. Parking & Admission General admission, spectator side: $30 VIP fence parking, spectator side: $20 per car + $30 per person Pit-side parking (excluding racers): $50 per car + $30 per person RV daily parking (no racecar): $100 Power: $75 Kids 12 & under free All credit card transactions include a $5 convenience fee. WesTx Abilene Raceway, 5601 W. Stamford St., Abilene, Texas. More at waraceway.com. This story was originally published on July 2, 2026. The post Freedom of War at WesTx Abilene Raceway | 2026 Event Hub first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The 18th Annual World Footbrake Challenge is the bracket race event for all you folks who don’t like a trans brake, delay boxes, etc. and we are thrilled to be bringing you all the racing action live thanks to our friends at MotorManiaTV. So check it all out below and have a great weekend! Video Description:LIVE: BTE World Footbrake Challenge XX | 20th Anniversary | Bristol Dragway (Thunder Valley) | Four $20,000 Races! MotorManiaTV is LIVE from Bristol Dragway — Thunder Valley — for the 20th Annual BTE World Footbrake Challenge, presented by Coalburg Racing Promotions! Four days of eighth-mile footbrake action with $20,000 to win each day — Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday — plus Gamblers Races, round prizes, and the legendary Prize Vault! 20TH ANNIVERSARY MAIN EVENT CHAMPION AWARD: Each $20K winner receives a special BTE Bolt-Together Torque Converter with FREE Service for Life! The post Free Live Streaming Drag Racing: 20th Annual World Footbrake Challenge Big Money Bracket Racing– Thursday appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Watch the Motormania LIVE Coverage from the TB Promotions Laris Insurance $100k at Bowling Green. This is going to be some great racing with a $25K race, two $50k races, and the big $100,000 Shootout! This is big money bracket racing at its finest, so make sure you tune in all weekend for the live racing that we’ve got to share right here. Video Description: LIVE: LARIS Motorsports Insurance $100K Presented by Vintage | Beech Bend Raceway Park | $100,000 to Win! MotorManiaTV is LIVE from Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky for the LARIS Motorsports Insurance $100K presented by Vintage, Race 4 of the Ultratech Race Fab Championship Points Series presented by TB Promotions! Four days of big-money bracket racing including TWO $50,000-to-win races and the massive LAW Chevrolet 128-Car $100,000-to-win Saturday Night Shootout! The post LIVE: LARIS Motorsports Insurance $100K Presented by Vintage – Thursday appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

More big money bracket racing coming to you live! It’s Thursday at the SuperBucks Showdown presented by Get’M Performance and that means there is $5,000 on the line to warm up everyone for two more days of great racing. Check out all the bracket racing action right here! Video Description: Super Bucks Showdown – Xtreme Raceway Park This weekend it’s going down at Xtreme Raceway Park as the Super Bucks Showdown takes over the strip with big money on the line, tight competition, and non-stop bracket racing action from start to finish. Racers from all over are rolling in ready to put it on the line—no lift, no mercy, just heads-up intensity in every round. Whether you’re in Super Pro, No Box, or chasing rounds in the sportsman classes, this one is built for racers who aren’t afraid to send it. But it’s not just about the racing… it’s an experience all weekend long. Friday Night Fireworks When the sun goes down Friday night, the sky lights up over Xtreme Raceway Park with a full fireworks show. It’s the perfect break from the ladder sheets and time slips—bring the family, hang out at the pits, and enjoy the atmosphere before Saturday eliminations crank up the pressure. From warm-ups to final rounds, the energy stays high all weekend. Close packages, double-entries, and tight racing will make every round count as racers chase the Super Bucks glory. If you love bracket racing, close competition, and that real racer vibe in the pits—this is one you don’t want to miss. Save The Date! Halloween 2026 for the Fall SuperBucks Showdown! Super Bucks Showdown at Xtreme Raceway Park: where rounds matter, and winners get paid. The post FREE Big Money Bracket Racing LIVESTREAM: The SuperBucks Showdown Presented by Get’M Performance All Run Thursday Warmup $5k appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Tickets are now on sale for the 61st annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, as NHRA’s 75th anniversary season will come to a thrilling conclusion at legendary In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip on Nov. 12-15. World champions will be crowned on the hallowed grounds of Pomona, with title battles expected to go down to the wire at the last of 20 races in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series and the Countdown to the Championship playoffs. The milestone 2026 campaign has already been filled with unforgettable performances and record-breaking runs, and plenty more will take place in the Countdown to the Championship as the sport’s biggest stars will compete with world titles on the line at the historic Southern California track. Starting with qualifying on Friday and Saturday, leading into must-see eliminations on the final day of the season on Sunday, fans will witness the ultimate pressure-packed weekend as Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle competitors leave nothing on the table in pursuit of an NHRA world championship at one of the sport’s most iconic facilities. In both 2023 and 2024, the championship drama came down to the final pass of the season. Doug Kalitta knocked off Leah Pruett in a winner-take-all final round in Top Fuel in 2023, handing Kalitta his elusive first championship. It was a magical moment to close out the season and, a year later, Greg Anderson defeated Dallas Glenn in a winner-take-all duel in Pro Stock. For fans who want the ultimate experience at the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, the Top Eliminator Club offers the best seats in the house, a premium experience and several exclusive benefits at one of the biggest races of the season. The finale will also be the final celebration of NHRA’s 75th anniversary, with the following set to take place in Pomona: A legendary list of names are set to appear, including Tony Schumacher, Tommy Ivo, Sean Bellemeur, Terry Vance and Del Worsham. A celebration of “The Run,” Schumacher’s dramatic, record-setting Top Fuel run in 2006 in Pomona. A new-look Nitro Mall, special displays and much more. The race is also the final chance to get a head start on the “50 Years of Force” celebration in 2027. Fans can renew their tickets onsite and receive a special commemorative 16-time championship ring honoring Hall of Fame legend John Force. Last year, Kalitta (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Glenn (Pro Stock) and Richard Gadson (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all clinched NHRA world titles. The race will again be broadcast on FS1 to close the season in a big way. Kalitta earned his second championship in three years in 2025 and is in the mix again, trailing only teammate and past champion Shawn Langdon. Prock rolled to his second straight world title, though everyone is currently chasing three-time champ Ron Capps. Glenn and Gadson both won their first world titles last year, finishing off their dream seasons with a championship. The facility has also been home to some of the sport’s biggest moments. Kalitta’s seven Pomona wins are the most for any Top Fuel driver in NHRA history, while four-time world champ Matt Hagan has eight victories at the iconic track. In Pro Stock, Anderson has been legendary in Pomona, with his 17 wins tying him with Force for the most in Pomona history. Pro Stock Motorcycle’s Matt Smith has six wins at the Finals, the most for any rider in the two-wheeled category. Action at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip will include a pair of qualifying runs on both Friday and Saturday, leading into Sunday eliminations, where history will be made and champions will be crowned, with fans getting unparalleled access to see it all go down to end the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. To purchase tickets to the 61st annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. All children 12 and under will be admitted free in the general admission area with a paid adult. Included in the premium experience by purchasing Top Eliminator Club tickets is a members-only hospitality center, complimentary food and beverages, members-only souvenir store, exclusive driver appearances, a gift bag, a premium view of the staging lanes and much more. For more information about NHRA, visit www.NHRA.com. This story was originally published on July 2, 2026. The post Tickets On Sale For Famed 61st Annual In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals To Close Out 75th Anniversary Season first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Every so often, the boundaries between the bicycle and motorcycle worlds become...View the full article

(Photos by Neal Sabo) We just finished sharing our lost Buckeye Skips drag and drive photos from 2025 the other day, but we’re excited about 2026! Yesterday was Day 1, when the driver’s meeting went down and the first day’s drive had racers testing their street tunes, as well as racing at National Trail. We’ve already got photos from BANGshifter Neal Sabo, so check them out below. Neal will be there all week snapping pictures and checking out the cool stuff going on. He is planning to hit all three days, at Darana Dragway at Dragway 42, Darana Raceway National Trail, and Kuhnle Motorsports Park to get all kinds of cool photos. He’ll be hitting the checkpoints and the tracks. We’ll have more coming throughout the week so check back tomorrow too! If you missed the previous photos, CLICK HERE TO SEE THEM TOO! The post Buckeye Skips 2026 Drag and Drive Photos Continue! More Day 1 Racing at Darana Raceway National Trail in Ohio appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

BMW Motorrad’s 2027 model-year changes are mostly colours and option packages, but the M 1000 RR receives a more substantial third-generation M Motorsport frame. The post BMW sharpens M 1000 RR as 2027 model updates roll out appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Yamaha, BMW and Honda all showed front-running speed in the final Suzuka 8 Hours test, while the Australian contingent worked through two valuable days at Suzuka Circuit. The post Suzuka 8 Hours testing complete as Miller leads Aussie charge appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

A used motorcycle can be a great long-term companion or a short and expensive lesson. Whether this is a first bike for a new rider or an upgrade for a seasoned one, every stage of the acquisition demands full attention. Bring a notebook and pen to every viewing. Take your time at each section of the machine and never let excitement override observation. Used motorcycles reward those who arrive prepared and punish those who rush. Before stepping near any pre-owned […] The post Used Motorcycle Inspection Guide: What Really Matters Before You Buy appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

Angelle Sampey continued building experience behind the wheel of her Hangsterfer’s/FVP/Mission Foods A/Fuel dragster this weekend at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, competing in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Top Alcohol Dragster category at Summit Motorsports Park. Despite battling a handful of tune-up challenges throughout qualifying, Sampey and the AB Accelerate/Michalek Brothers Racing team continued making progress and secured the No. 13 qualifying position for race day. Friday’s opening qualifying session ended almost as quickly as it began when Sampey’s dragster overpowered the racetrack, sending the tires into smoke immediately after launch. She coasted to a 9.379-second pass at 146.16 mph to open the weekend. The team made significant improvements during the second qualifying session as Sampey posted a 5.327 at 274.83 mph to climb to the No. 13 position. In Saturday’s final qualifying attempt, Sampey once again encountered issues off the starting line but drove through tire shake to complete a 5.364-second pass at 274.33 mph, solidifying the No. 13 qualifying position. Paired against Jamie Noonan in the opening round of eliminations, Sampey gained the advantage at the starting line before mechanical trouble developed near the 330-foot mark. She coasted to an 8.990-second pass at 89.85 mph as Noonan advanced to the second round. Although the weekend ended earlier than hoped, Sampey and the team remained encouraged by the progress made and immediately shifted their focus toward additional testing. “We’re still trying to figure this whole thing out,” Sampey said. “My team is going to stay and test tomorrow with Corey’s car, and that information will transfer over to my car. So we’re hoping we learn something. I know we’re on the cusp of getting it figured out and getting my beautiful black-and-green Hangsterfer’s, FVP, Mission Foods A/Fuel dragster where it needs to be.” Rather than heading home after race weekend, the MBR team elected to remain at Summit Motorsports Park for a scheduled test session to gather additional data. Sampey and the AB Accelerate/MBR team will return to action at the NHRA Brainerd Nationals, August 20-23, at Brainerd International Raceway. The post Angelle Sampey and Team Focused on Continued Progress After Norwalk Weekend first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Joan Mir and Dani Holgado will form BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP’s 2027 line-up, with Mir set for factory-spec Ducati machinery and Holgado to make his premier-class debut. The post Gresini move gives Mir chance to turn commitment into results appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Delhi's government is trying to reduce air pollution in the city by banning the sale of certain ICE vehicles and hoping its citizens will buy electric instead. But this plan has come under criticism.View the full article

The Dubbin Motorsports Top Alcohol Dragster team failed to qualify at Norwalk, ending a planned comeback weekend at a track where the team previously scored a win. Driver Kirk Wolf and the team encountered issues across all three qualifying sessions. In Q1, the team lost an O-ring in the barrel valve during the burnout, causing a fuel leak. Crew members worked to repair the leak but left the throttle stop in place, limiting injector blade travel and forcing Wolf to abort the run with only part throttle. “We lost an O-ring in the barrel valve in the burnout, so it was leaking fuel everywhere,” said team owner Dean Dubbin. “While they were trying to fix that, we forgot to take the throttle stop off, but that turned out to be good news because the engine had an issue that would’ve been catastrophic if we had tried to make a full pass.” In Q2, the car shook early and dropped cylinders past half‑track, leaving Wolf with a run that kept him just outside the show in the No. 17 spot. In Q3, the car left hard but rattled the tires just past 60 feet. Wolf tried a quick pedal slap, but the front end began to lift, forcing him to shut it off. “In Q3, Kirk peddled it, and it hiked the front end up, and he had to abort the run,” Dubbin said of the Q3 attempt. “There isn’t much you can do when they start lifting the front end like that.” The team made multiple changes over the weekend, including a clutch swap and a nitromethane drum change to rule out fuel contamination. “Through the weekend, we put a completely different clutch in the car, and we even changed our drum of Nitro, thinking we had some contaminated fuel,” said Dubbin. “The car is extremely aggressive, and we have to work on getting it through the shake zone. “To sum it up, we aren’t happy at all with what we are putting on the racetrack right now,” Dubbin added. “This team has too much talent and too much experience to be running like this. We will be doing some testing to get things straightened out before the Brainerd event in August.” Dubbin declined to address rumors about a new Top Alcohol Dragster program under development, but he did hint that the team may roll out “something new” when they return at Brainerd later in the summer. The post Kirk Wolf Misses Norwalk Field In Disappointing Comeback Bid first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

You know you've made a bad move when the guy who designed the racetrack that's getting moved calls you out.View the full article

EVP has a new tune and clutch weight kit to give you that extra oomph.View the full article