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One year ago, Mark Pawuk arrived at Summit Motorsports Park pursuing a victory that had eluded him throughout his NHRA career. After decades of racing at the famed Ohio facility, the longtime fan favorite finally captured his first NHRA national event win at his home track, a triumph that helped propel him to a second consecutive Flexjet Factory Stock Showdown championship. As the series returns to Norwalk this weekend for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, Pawuk hopes the place that sparked last season’s title run can help turn the tides on a challenging 2026 campaign. After enjoying a dominant run spanning the 2024 and ’25 seasons, Pawuk had high hopes for the year, but finds himself entering race No. 5 of eight sitting on the outside of the category’s Top 10. He is hoping a repeat performance in Norwalk will be the much needed boost his Empaco Equipment team needs as they begin the second half of the season. A lifelong Buckeye State native, Pawuk, who first made a name for himself in the sport while competing in NHRA’s Pro Stock category, has been racing at Summit Motorsports Park since the 1970s. Before achieving his goal of a national event win at his home facility in 2025, Pawuk’s prior Norwalk success included two NMCA triumphs and a final round appearance at the 2024 Summit Racing Equipment Nationals. “There’s no place I’d rather get things turned around than Norwalk,” said Pawuk. “The fans, the Bader family, all our Ohio-based partners, this race means a lot to me. Last year was one of the highlights of my career. Being able to share the winner’s circle with my wife, Bonnie, and Kassandra and Kyle at our home facility was a true bucket list item for our family. Hopefully we can put together another strong showing this weekend and start building some momentum to be able to close out the season strong. “It’s been a bit of a learning curve as we continue to fine-tune our new 2026 Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak,” added Pawuk, who debuted the next-generation Hemi-powered machine during the series’ season opener in Gainesville, Fla. in March. “It was a brand-new car when we took ownership of it. It had never been driven before in competition. We’ve been going through the growing pains one would expect when making such a huge change to your existing program. We’ve had our battles, but I think we’re moving forward. We qualified third in Bristol and feel like we’re starting to turn the corner. We were hoping for better results this year but we’re focusing on the second half of the season so we can collect some round wins and attempt to climb back up in the points. Right now, I’m in 12th, which is not something our Empaco Equipment team is accustomed to, especially after these last few seasons. I’d really like to get back into the top five.” Pawuk, a five-time winner and seven-time No. 1 qualifier in the category, continues to draw support from a large contingent of Ohio-based companies, including Empaco Equipment, Emil Pawuk and Associates, Inc., Seabreeze North Corporation, Ohio CAT and Ohio Peterbilt, Mr. Heater and HeatStar, Williams Building Group, Summit Racing Equipment, which has supported Pawuk’s career dating back to his Pro Stock days when he won six events before hanging up his helmet after the 2006 season, Mickey Thompson Tires, First Financial Bank, and Cometic Gasket. Diamond Pistons, PAC Racing Springs, Trend Performance, Dodge, DMPE, Moroso Performance, Red Line Oil, VP Racing Fuels, ARP, Impact, E3 Spark Plugs, and Ray Barton Racing Engines also play a crucial role in keeping Pawuk on the track, while Matco Tools also recently rejoined Pawuk, building on their prior sponsorship. Pawuk and the Empaco Equipment Dodge Charger Hustle Stuff Drag Pak will kick off their quest for a repeat Norwalk victory when qualifying for the Factory Stock Showdown Series gets underway this Friday, June 26, at 12:30 p.m. ET. The post Defending Factory Stock Champion Mark Pawuk Returns to Home Track Seeking Midseason Momentum Shift first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

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Drag Race Bracket Bonanza (DRBB), the free-to-play fantasy drag racing game for NHRA fans, is excited to announce that VizionOne Hand Cleaner will serve as the presenting sponsor of the game during this weekend’s Norwalk Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park, June 26-28. As one of the most anticipated stops on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series schedule, the Norwalk Nationals provides the perfect opportunity for VizionOne Hand Cleaner to connect with passionate racers and fans through the sport’s premier fantasy competition. VizionOne was recently named the official hand cleaner of the NHRA. “We’re thrilled to welcome VizionOne Hand Cleaner as our presenting sponsor for Norwalk,” said Elon Werner, creator of Drag Race Bracket Bonanza. “Anyone involved in motorsports knows the importance of having a quality hand cleaner in the shop, pits or garage. VizionOne has built a product that racers can trust, making this a natural partnership for our players and the drag racing community.” Throughout the race weekend, DRBB players will continue to make their picks across Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle, competing for bragging rights and climbing the season-long standings. The partnership will also give VizionOne Hand Cleaner visibility across DRBB’s digital platform and player communications during one of the busiest stretches of the NHRA season. “Drag racing is built on hard work, dedication and countless hours in the shop,” said Vic Wood, Racing Manager of Drag Racing Sales for VizionOne Hand Cleaner. “We’re excited to partner with Drag Race Bracket Bonanza and engage with the fans and racers who live that lifestyle every day.” Drag Race Bracket Bonanza has become one of the most popular fan engagement platforms in NHRA drag racing, allowing fans to test their racing knowledge by predicting race outcomes each event weekend. Participation is free, and players can compete against friends, fellow fans, drivers, teams and industry insiders throughout the season. DRBB players will have the chance to fill out their brackets for the Norwalk Nationals when qualifying ends at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park on Saturday, June 27. They will then have until the first round of eliminations begins on Sunday, June 28 at 11 a.m. EST to submit their picks. Fans can follow DRBB on social media for cool stats, prize updates, and info on Twitter/X at @dragracebb or @DragRaceBracketBonanza on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube. And they can watch the NHRA broadcast on FS1 and FOX. This story was originally published on June 23, 2026. The post VizionOne Hand Cleaner Named Presenting Sponsor of Drag Race Bracket Bonanza for Norwalk Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

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Former NHRA sportsman racer J.C. Beattie Jr.’s venture into Pro 632 presented by Mark Williams Enterprises in the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series is finally showing the rewards for the team’s hard work over the last few seasons. Beattie recently switched to a new nitrous-fed powerplant under the hood scoop in his ATI Performance Products ’18 Camaro, and when you combine that with Beattie’s driving and Dave Hanlon’s tuning, you end up with a dominant start to the 2026 season. Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #200, the WSOPM Issue, in May/June 2026. At the season-opening KTR Drag Racing Carolina Nationals presented by Pee Dee Fleet at Darlington Dragway, half of the drivers in Pro 632 dipped into the 4.10s, but Beattie separated himself from that pack with a 4.127-second pass at 172.55 mph. That pass in the final qualifying session was enough to give Beattie his first career No. 1 qualifier award. “It’s been a long time coming for us,” Beattie said. “We’ve tried for three years now. We started with N/A [naturally aspirated]. We waited almost two years on a motor, which is well worth the wait now. We stuck it in the car for Bristol last year and came out swinging. Had very few passes on the car and really learned a lot. Made a bunch of mistakes, but Reher-Morrison and Brad [Morgan] put together a really good piece. I’ve got an awesome tuner and the car was a bracket car with a .14 to a .17, and then we turned it up for the final qualifier. It took it. I knew as soon as it got past 60 feet, I think I was already pretty excited, and I saw the .12 pop up. I was like, ‘All right, we got it.’” Beattie carried that performance into eliminations, but cold temperatures led to the postponement of the semis and finals to the next stop on tour, the Summit Racing Equipment East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech at Darana Motorsports Park – Benson, NC. When racing resumed, Beattie earned a confidence-boosting semifinal win over two-time and defending world champion Jeff Melnick with a 4.179 before taking a side-by-side win over Jeff Pittman in the final round. Pittman left first, but Beattie fired off a 4.117 at 172.72 to drive around Pittman’s 4.136 at 171.01. It was Beattie’s first career win in Pro 632 competition. “Well, we had to wait a few weeks, and last time we ran [Jeff] Melnick, the two-time champion, he got us, so I was hoping it was our turn – and it was – to beat him in the semis and then go on to the finals,” Beattie said in the winner’s circle. “We had a goal of qualifying No. 1 and winning a race, and we checked those off quick. We want to double-up with my son [James Beattie III] winning a race in Pro Jr. Dragster. He lost in the semifinals, but we’ll try again starting this weekend, which is great, and I’m going to try to keep on going and take the No. 1 points position a little farther.” After completing the Darlington race on Thursday, Beattie qualified No. 2 for the East Coast Nationals on Friday and extended his win streak by four rounds on Saturday, ultimately getting the win over a red-lighting David Cook Jr. in the final round. Beattie ran a 4.170 at 170.17, while Cook posted a quicker 4.163 at 168.87 after going .004 red. “We’ve been around 632, paid our dues running with an N/A motor, and last year we just had stupid stuff learning the car,” Beattie said. “We have a total of about 60 runs on this car now between racing and testing, and it’s still a little bit of a work in progress. But we’ve got a great tuner, Dave Hanlon. We’ve got a great motor from Reher-Morrison. We’ve got Todd and Scott and the guys at the shop as well, doing the transmissions and converters. I’m always grabbing them, moving them all over the place. It all just came together, and two 660 Men is pretty awesome.” While Beattie was fielding his own car, he was also managing a multi-car Jr. Dragster program that includes his son, 2024 PDRA Top Jr. Dragster world champion James Beattie III. That effort also netted the event win in Top Jr. Dragster with driver Kole Paone. “We had four Juniors on the other side [of the pit] that we run with my son and Richard Tilghman’s two kids. I brought my girlfriend’s son down as well, so we ran a bunch of Juniors around the big car,” Beattie said. “We were able to win in Top Jr. as well with my girlfriend’s boy and then rack up another one with [the Pro 632 car]. Another goal was to win with one of the Juniors, so we’ll take it. I’d sure love to be in a winner’s circle picture with my son in one of them, as would Richard with either of his kids. So that’s the next goal.” Having already checked off the team’s goals of getting a No. 1 qualifier award and a win in Pro 632, Beattie is thrilled with the progress, but he’s not resting. He’s motivated to stay on top of the class as the series continues into the summer months. “We just need to tighten the package up a little more,” Beattie said. “We didn’t qualify No. 1. We were right there and we think there’s a little bit left here and there. We’re picking at small numbers now. It kind of brings me back to my class racing when I’d run Stock, Super Stock, things like that, where you’re looking for thousandths, and that’s where we are. That’s what’s fun about 632. The top grouping, everybody’s right there. It’s a race four or five guys can win, and I just wish some more people would put them together and come race with us because it’s fun. It’s a lot of fun.” This story was originally published on June 23, 2026. The post On A Roll: J.C. Beattie Jr. Off to Career-Best Start in PDRA Pro 632 first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

After months of uncertainty surrounding KTM's MotoGP future, the brand affirmed it's sticking around with a new 5-year commitment. And 2027 is going to be interesting.View the full article

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Marc Márquez will remain with the Ducati Lenovo Team through 2028, with the renewal coming after recent surgery, a return to form, and clear intent to keep his MotoGP career alive at the very top. The post Marc Márquez extends Ducati MotoGP deal through 2028 appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Moto News Weekly Wrap June 23, 2026 What’s New: Hunter hits back Semmens impresses at Glen Helen WORCS Bou stays perfect in TrialGP Cooper Antone just misses SGP3 World Championship podium Ken Roczen confirmed for AUSX Open Geelong Traralgon prepares for AusProMX showdown NZ National Club Enduro Series (NCES) Wraps Up Cody Lewis wins Central […] The post Moto News Weekly | TrialGP | MX | SGP | AUSX | Enduro | Flat Track + More appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

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(Photos by Richard Pasley) – When the NHRA brought National Event Drag Racing back to the northeast a few years ago, the crowds at the New England Nationals in Epping were off the hook. More people were crammed into the track than ever and it is no different today. With just a few NHRA National Events selling out each year, it is something special that Epping was one of them again this year. Thankfully, our friend Richard Pasley was on hand to shoot some really great photos from the event and we’ve got them all here to share for your enjoyment. Whether you like Top Fuel, Funny Cars, Pro Stock, or great people pictures from the track and the pits, you are going to dig this coverage. We can’t thank our contributors enough for being a part of the BANGshift family. We couldn’t do it without them and are so appreciative of their photo coverage. We know you enjoy them as well, enjoy the first gallery of photos below and we’ll have more coming over the next few days. CLICK HERE TO SEE ANY OF THE PHOTOS YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED SO FAR The post More NHRA New England Nationals Photo Coverage: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Sportsman, and Pit Photos From This Sold Out NHRA National Event! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

When motorcycle journalist and YouTuber Rob Millard from MOTOBOB found himself sidelined by a ruptured Achilles tendon, he turned to a trusted riding companion to put his extensively modified Triumph T120 Black through its first real-world evaluation. The result is an insightful road test that examines whether a carefully selected suite of aftermarket upgrades has genuinely enhanced the character of Triumph’s modern classic. To capture the experience in detail, the bike was equipped with multiple action cameras positioned around the […] The post Modified Bonneville T120 Black Hits the Road for Its First Proper Test appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

When you’ve installed a brand new TREMEC TKX transmission, only to find that the thing doesn’t want to shift, you are naturally going to be disappointed and mad. But IF this happens to your TKX it isn’t the end of the world, and takes just a few minutes to fix before you install it. So you should check your freshly delivered TKX before you assemble your American Powertrain Kit and install it. Check out the video below to see just how easy this is to do at home. Video Description: Got a new TREMEC TKX 5-Speed and it seems like it is stuck in gear? It’s an easy fix! What is happening and why is it stuck? TREMEC ships these TKX transmissions in neutral. What can happen is that these transmissions can get bounced around in the delivery truck. If they get bounced around too hard, the shift rails can get knocked out of alignment. Not to worry its easy to fix (if it’s out of the car). We recommend to all our customers to make sure the transmission shifts before you install it in your car. This is a lot easier to fix now than after it’s installed. The post Brand New TREMEC TKX Stuck In Gear? Let’s Fix It. How To Align Shift Rail Lugs For Smooth Shifting. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

It’s time for our final coverage from the 2nd Formula Offroad race of the 2026 Season in Iceland and here’s the video coverage. If you haven’t watched this kind of racing before, you are in for a treat. It’s all big power, big noise, crash and burn, and high flying action in an environment unlike any other. If you are new around there then you might not know that we seriously dig Formula Off-Road racing here at BANGshift.com. This is high flying, loud, and intense racing that involves what look to be impossible hillclimbs, usually on giant courses made from pea gravel or something similar. It’s intense, the cars often end up upside down or rolling over down a hill. They end up rightside up on their own sometimes, but regardless the action is fun and kind of nuts. These drivers do some stuff that I’m not sure most people could. Check it out below. Video Description: Formula Offroad Iceland, Stangarhylur 2026! Track 6 in Stangarhylur. Unlimited and Modified class drive together. Final track of the day, most tough one! Do you think someone could finish it? FORMULA OFFROAD, One of the most extreme motorsport in the world, The Vikings are extreme crazy when comes to Formula Offroad. Formula Off road competitions have always been a great part of the Icelandic motor-sport and is well known all over the world. Formula Offroad begins in Iceland May 2nd 1965. It started with Willys jeeps and now we have these extreme special built Offroad cars that can climb almost everything. In 1990 Formula Offroad started in other nordic countries. Today we have races in Iceland, Norway and Sweden Hope you will enjoy this extreme motorsport that Formula Offroad is. Extreme Hill Climbing, hydroplaning, rollovers and jumps. Enjoy! Thank you. The post EXCITING FORMULA OFFROAD RACING VIDEO FROM ICELAND’S STANGARHYLUR 2026! COURSE 6 AND ALL THE ROLLOVERS! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Road America is known as the “National Park of Speed” and for good reason. Anyone who has ever set foot at this historic race track knows that this place is truly something special. I’ll never forget the first time I came to this track or the first time I made a lap here. Road America is a bucket list racetrack for many people and seeing Indy Cars running around it really is something else. In the video below you’ll see the entire livestream from the XPEL Grand Prix at Road America so you can tell us what you think. Video Description: Relive every lap from Road America in this full race replay as the NTT INDYCAR SERIES went wheel-to-wheel at the legendary 4-mile, 14-turn “National Park of Speed” in Round 10 of the 2026 season. Watch more NTT INDYCAR SERIES full races here: • INDYCAR Full Race Replays The post Watch The Complete 2026 XPEL Grand Prix at Road America Right Here! One Of The Most Epic Road Courses Ever! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Larry Chen has been to some of the coolest automotive events in the world and has been doing this for a while now, so when he says that a show is epic, I believe it. And when I just watched this video myself, I can tell you that not only are the rides that have been put together for this show amazing, but the venue is second to none as well. This is a killer show with a collection of cars that are unlike anything you’ll see anywere else. Let us know what you think after watching it. Video Description: I find myself in Dusseldorf, Germany, attending what might be my new favorite car show of all time. From a Bugatti EB110 to a simply clean S13, Ultrace Germany highlights the best of European car culture, with a little extra from a few German manufacturers. The post Is Ultrace Germany The Greatest Curated Car Show in The World? Larry Chen Thinks So, What Do You Think? appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

We’re huge fans of the Goodwood Road and Racing events and videos, and share a ton of stuff from their events here on BANGshift.com. In the video below you’ll see their Top 10 Goodwood Festival of Speed moments from the past 10 years. I can’t imagine having to pick one amazing moment from each year like this, but they did a great job for sure. Check out the description below, because you can vote on what the Top 10 moments were from the 2025 Goodwood Festival. Video Description: From record-setting runs up Goodwood Hill to tear-jerking reunions, the Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard has played host to some truly unforgettable moments — but which one is your favourite from the last 10 years?! Here are our top 10 moments to celebrate Mastercard’s decade as our presenting partner. There were so many moments to choose from, so if your favourite hasn’t made the list, let us know in the comments. Vote for your favourite from our selection of Top 10 moments from the last 10 years of Festival of Speed presented by Mastercard for your chance to win two Saturday General Admission tickets for 2026 and GRRC Fellowship Membership. Vote here: https://www.goodwood.com/motorsport/f… The post Top 10 Goodwood Festival of Speed Moments From The Last Decade. Street Cars, Race Cars, And More. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

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When you think there isn’t anything new they can do to an end wrench, they change the game. In recent years the Non-Slip wrenches have become the thing and as usual they are available in a variety of brands and price points. While Harbor Freight has become the largest tool seller in the country, Walmart has been hot on their heals trying to grab as much of that market as possible and doing a great job at it with brands like Hyper Tough and Hart really making a statement. But now the competition is getting even steeper so how does a Snap-On wrench compare to Harbor Freight’s ICON and Walmart’s Hyper Tough? Video Description: Walmart’s introduced a new non slip wrench design from their Hyper Tough line and the world demands a comparison between these and the standing feud between ICON and Snap-On. These being ratcheting models, we try to look at these from all the angles and take it all into account along with Amazon Basics, Workpro and Toolant reversible. We do not accept any tools shown on the channel from any brand, nor do we take any sponsorships, partnerships, discounts, product placement deals, pre-market brand samples, money, items or compensation of any kind from brands, tool makers or otherwise in the planning or creation of these videos. The post Tool Testing: Hyper-Tough Enters the Non-Slip Wrench Battle: Who Will Win? Walmart versus ICON versus Snap-On Shootout appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Fresh off his first victory of the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, four-time NHRA Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown will make a special appearance at the Summit Racing Equipment Super Store in Tallmadge, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 24. Brown and the AB Motorsports team will first join Summit Racing Equipment employees for the company’s annual employee picnic before opening the festivities to fans during the Summit Racing Equipment Meet & Greet from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The public event will give fans the opportunity to meet Brown, collect autographs, take photos and celebrate his recent victory while visiting Summit Racing Equipment’s flagship retail location at 1200 Southeast Ave., Tallmadge, Ohio 44278. The super store features a massive showroom stocked with performance parts, tools, accessories and racing equipment for enthusiasts of every level. The appearance comes just days after Brown captured his first career victory at Bristol Dragway, earning the special 60th anniversary diamond Wally trophy and his first win of the 2026 season at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals. “As we get ready for the Summit Racing NHRA Nationals, we’re very excited to have Antron and the team stopping by for the meet and greet at our retail store,” said Jim Greenleaf, Summit Racing Motorsports and Events Manager. “Our customers and employees look forward to hanging out with Antron and congratulating him on the win last week in Bristol.” Summit Racing Equipment has been a valued partner of AB Motorsports since joining the team in February 2022 as part of a multi-year marketing agreement during the organization’s inaugural Top Fuel season. “Summit Racing Equipment has been an important part of AB Motorsports since we launched our Top Fuel team,” Brown said. “They’ve believed in what we’re building and have supported us every step of the way. We’re proud to represent Summit on and off the racetrack, and this meet-and-greet is a great opportunity to thank their employees and customers for being such a big part of our journey. I always enjoy spending time with racing fans, and there’s no better place to do that than at Summit Racing.” Following Wednesday’s appearance, Brown and the Matco Tools-backed AB Motorsports team will head to Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, for the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, June 26-28. Fans will also have another opportunity to meet Brown on Friday at 2 p.m. when he appears in the Summit Racing Equipment Midway Area for an autograph session at Summit Motorsports Park during the NHRA national event. This story was originally published on June 23, 2026. The post Antron Brown to Celebrate With Summit Racing Employees, Meet Fans Ahead of Norwalk NHRA Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Gallery B from High Point AMA Pro MX features another large batch of Stephen Hopkins images from Round 4 of the 2026 AMA Pro Motocross Championship. The post More images from High Point AMA Pro MX – Gallery B appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Harley-Davidson’s United We Ride returns on September 12, with riders across Australia and New Zealand invited to take part in support of The Salvation Army. The post Harley-Davidson United We Ride returns September 12 appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Now offered for sale on Collecting Cars, this exceptionally rare Triumph Bonneville Bobber TFC is one of the most exclusive modern motorcycles produced by the British manufacturer. Created under Triumph’s prestigious Triumph Factory Custom (TFC) program, the model combines bespoke craftsmanship, premium components, and limited-edition exclusivity, making it both a highly desirable collector’s piece and a capable performance cruiser. Power comes from Triumph’s acclaimed 1,200cc liquid-cooled parallel-twin engine, paired with a six-speed transmission that delivers power smoothly to the rear […] The post FOR SALE: 2025 Triumph Bonneville Bobber TFC appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article