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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

Test rides and demo trucks can only do so much, especially when the bikes are meant for off-road riding. Enter the Zero X Line Experience.View the full article

An Oregon rainforest elk hunt will break everything. It didn't stop the KRX4. View the full article

(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

There are drag-and-drives, then there's Alaska Speed Week. This unique event combines drag racing with some spectacular views.View the full article

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

I can’t wait to see Project 508 in person in Sweden in a few weeks! This drag and drive Camaro project sure has go some seriously sick fabrication going on and I can’t wait to see it all in person during Street Week 2026. In this installment we’ve got video showing the new driveshaft enclosure going together and being installed before this beast finally sits on its own wheels! Yep, first look at this thing actually on the ground is in this video! I love new drag and drive builds, and because I’m going to Sweden this year for Street Week I am really excited that this new drag and drive build is being built at Auto Cut in Stockholm by Martin Lundqvist Racing Fabrication. This is going to be something special. Because they are in Sweden, they aren’t talking much in these videos and what they are say you probably won’t understand. We would crank up the Closed Captioning for the subtitles, but that wasn’t an option. We know this was a drag car in it’s former life, and it’s going to be ultra cool when it’s done. While they aren’t scrapping the entire car to start new, they are replacing a whole hell of a lot of this car. We can’t wait to see it coming together, because they are doing some really cool stuff with the Auto Cut cnc machines and water jets. This is some special stuff. Check it out. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED THE OTHER VIDEOS The post The Martin Lundqvist Racing Street Week Sweden Drag and Drive 1969 Camaro Project Continues! Driveshaft Enclosure Install And It Sits On It’s Own Wheels For The First Time! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

MotoGP’s front holeshot devices will disappear from the Dutch Grand Prix onwards, while grid spacing will increase from the German GP and manufacturers will be limited to six bikes from 2028. The post MotoGP front holeshot devices banned from Assen onwards appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Sick Summer was last week and we’ve got video to share from Alex Taylor Racing and the Taylor Gang in general. They are visiting cool tracks, have relatively short routes, and some heavy hitters which means it is going to be a great week of Drag and Drive action to watch! Alex has already been talking about how tough this one started out, so lets see how she makes out by the end of Day 1. The post Sick Summer 2026 is HERE! Day One was Rough Alex and the Taylor Gang Take On Sick Summer Drag and Drive. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Rockingham Dragway’s Blood Warz presented by Carolina No Time is a heck of a race with tons of great racing action featuring all kinds of small tire classes. The Outlaw 275 class is clearly one of the baddest classes out there, and thanks to the gang at Spoold, we’ve got all of the head to head racing on video right here. There were other classes at Blood Warz 2026 as well, but this video is all about the bad boys in Outlaw 275. We’ve got more coming. Stay tuned. Video Description: We returned to Rockingham Dragway for more drag radial action at Carolina NT Blood Wars!!! Two days of action brought two different 275 shootouts with OTT Friday and Outlaw 275 on Saturday!!!! Watch as some of the baddest small tire cars around do battle for the cash and bragging rights!!!! The post BLOOD WARZ AT THE ROCK! OUTLAW 275 DRAG RADIAL ACTION AT CAROLINA NT! ROCKINGHAM DRAGWAY!! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

While we still wish we were livestreaming the National Hot Rod Reunion in Bowling Green, we are super grateful that the Monday Morning Racer was on hand to shoot all the action so we can still check it out and share it. In the video below, you are going to get to watch all the Nitro burning Top Fuel action that was going on during the Hot Rod Reunion, and boy was there a lot. Video Description: Monday Morning Racer takes you to the legendary National Hot Rod Reunion at Beech Bend Raceway for the ultimate showdown in nostalgia drag racing — the Nostalgia Top Fuel Dragster final eliminations! In collaboration with Nitromaniac TV’s Drag Files, this video captures every earth-shaking launch, header flame, and nitro-burning battle as the quickest front-engine Top Fuel dragsters in the country fight for one of the most prestigious victories in nostalgia drag racing. From the first round to the final showdown, experience the sights, sounds, and raw horsepower that make Nostalgia Top Fuel the crown jewel of the sport. These nitro-fueled machines deliver pure old-school drag racing excitement as they chase National Hot Rod Reunion glory at historic Beech Bend Raceway. The post NOSTALGIA TOP FUEL DRAGSTER ELIMINATIONS FROM THE 2026 NATIONAL HOT ROD REUNION! FRONT ENGINE DRAGSTER GREATNESS! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Here’s our second gallery of photos from Speedway Motors, and if you missed any of the others we’ve got a link to those as well! (Words and Photos by Scott Liggett) Speedway Motors headquarters in Lincoln, NE is right across the parking lot from the Museum Of American Speed. Together, they put on a cars and coffee gathering one Saturday morning each month from May to October. And, they are huge! Your author has been to this gathering a few times over the last couple of years and we are always impressed by how many really cool rides show up. Plus, we really like the great diversity of vehicles. This past weekend, the cars and coffee coincided with Wheel Hub Magazine’s Live event, plus all the cars from the Pavement Pounders Event. Not only is the cars and coffee free to participants and spectators, but those who bring their specialty vehicle to the cars and coffee they get two free tickets to the Museum Of American Speed. Bonus!! We have several galleries of pics from the show. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED ANY OF OUR PREVIOUS WHEEL HUB LIVE, MOTOR CITY TO WHEEL HUB LIVE, OR CARS AND COFFEE PHOTOS FROM SPEEDWAY! The post More Speedway Motors and the Museum of American Speed Cars And Coffee Photos During Motor City to Wheel Hub LIVE! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Here’s our first gallery of lost photos from Day 3 of Buckeye Skip’s Drag and Drive, and we’ve got plenty more where that came from! Plus, if you missed the previous photos we’ve got a link to those below as well. (Photos by Neal Sabo) When BANGshifter Neal Sabo said he was going to head down to Buckeye Skips 2025 Drag and Drive, to snap pictures and check out the cool stuff going on, we were like “Hell yeah!” He hit all three days, at Darana Dragway at Dragway 42, Quaker Dragway, and Kuhnle Motorsports Park and got all kinds of cool photos. He hit the checkpoints and the tracks and said it was an epic trip. The weather was pretty good, if not a bit cold at Kuhnle, but the racing was hot for sure. And then Neal got home, went through the photos, and sent me files on our dropbox. And that’s where yours truly dropped the ball. For some reason all these great photos never got posted and when we talked to Buckeye Skip himself about coming to cover the 2026 event, he asked what every happened to our 2025 coverage. Luckily Neal has no fear of throwing me under the bus when I deserve it, and I don’t have trouble taking responsibility, so we’re making up for it now! If you want to check out the photos, here is our first gallery from Day 1 and we’ll have more coming over the next several days as we’ll have a few galleries for each day of the event. Check them out, and get ready because Buckeye Skips 2026 drag and drive will be here before you know it. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED THE PREVIOUS PHOTOS The post Lost Buckeye Skips Day THREE Drag and Drive Photos! Our First Gallery of Day Three On Track Action and Checkpoints! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

After rain initially forced the postponement of the first IHRA Triple Crown event at Maple Grove raceway May 22-24, the sanctioning body kicked off the big-money series over the weekend at Darana – National Trail Raceway in Hebron, Ohio with a potential $1 million up for grabs across five categories. By Saturday night, five drivers stood alone as the only candidates eligible: Tripp Tatum (Top Fuel), Paul Lee (Funny Car), Jason Harris (Pro Mod), John DeFlorian (Mountain Motor Pro Stock), and Taylor Dietsch (Pro Stock). Tatum secured his shot at $1 million Saturday night by defeating the most dominant driver in IHRA Top Fuel this year, Gary Pritchett. In the final round, Tatum ran a 3.764 elapsed time at 328.47 mph to drive past Pritchett, who had the starting line advantage but lost power shortly before the finish line, slowing to a 3.859 at 274.39 mph. Tatum defeated Chuck Lofton in round one and Jasmine Saline in the semifinals to set up the final-round matchup with Pritchett, who took down Spencer Massey and Shawn Reed. Tatum earned $150,000 for the event win. “It’s bittersweet because my best friend [Pritchett] over there. It could’ve as easily been him,” said Tatum. “I’m really happy and happy for all my guys. This is unbelievable. I have two months to prepare for the next two, and we’ll see what we can do.” For Pritchett, it was his fourth final-round appearance in four races this season. He has two event wins and two runner-up finishes. “We may have come up just short in the final round of the IHRA Triple Crown, but I’m incredibly proud of this team and proud to be a part of it,” Pritchett said. “That’s a testament to the hard work, dedication, and determination of everyone involved in this program.” In Funny Car, Paul Lee took home $150,000 and threw his name in the hat for a $1 million prize by taking down class stalwart Del Worsham in the final round with a 3.973-second pass at 326.32 mph to Worsham’s 4.018 at 323.04. Lee outran Jon Capps and Joe Haas in the opening rounds to face Worsham, who had defeated John Smith and Bobby Bode. “The team did an outstanding job all weekend, zero mistakes,” said Lee. “I give it to my guys: [crew chief] Jon Schaffer, Seth Randall, John Medlen and the crew, excellent job and a flawless weekend. It doesn’t get more flawless than this. Del has a killer car. He’s a longtime friend and we knew he was going to be right there.” For the second time this year, Jason Harris will have the opportunity to win a million dollars. In the IHRA Triple Crown Pro Mod final, Harris used a 3.567-second pass in his “Party Time” ’69 Camaro to track down Jacob McNeal, who left first with a .004 reaction time but couldn’t quite hold onto the lead with a 3.599. Harris took home $100,000 with the win in the 31-car field. Harris also had a shot a million-dollar payday after winning the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals, the first race of the Drag Illustrated Winter Series, in December. “I’ve been .012, [.015], and .019,” said Harris regarding his reaction times in the final few rounds. “I know Jacob’s a heck of a driver on the leave. What can I say? Harts Charger, TKM, ProLine, Hoosier Race Tires, ChemSource…I got a ton of sponsors. Southern Diamond Company’s stood behind me. I’m probably the one person they didn’t want to see win this because I’ve probably got the best chance at the million. I’ve already had a chance at a million one time this year and it didn’t work out, but this is a dream come true and I gotta thank God, my family, my crew, Brandon Stroud. I can’t be happier.” By just under six-thousandths of a second (.0058 MOV), John DeFlorian defeated Jeremy Huffman in the Mountain Motor Pro Stock final round to take home $50,000 and secure his chance to win $1 million later this season. Although Huffman grabbed a slight starting line advantage – .002 to .020 – DeFlorian’s 4.052 at 177.30 mph was just enough to sneak by Huffman’s 4.076 by the slimmest of margins. The MMPS class was as competitive as ever all weekend, with 26 cars attempting to make the 16-car field. By Friday night, the qualified field was separated by just five hundredths of a second, with exactly half the drivers running 4.10-second passes. In an all-Dietsch Pro Stock final round, Taylor Dietsch ran a 4.865 at 148.66 mph to defeat his father, Jason, and earn his shot at a million-dollar payday later this year. The win was a bit of redemption for Taylor, who lost to his dad in the final round at this same track last year. Winners in the IHRA Triple Crown supporting classes included Jason Scruggs (Outlaw Pro Mod), Jody Austin (Fuel Altered), Rachel Curl (Top Alcohol Dragster), Phil Esz (Top Alcohol Funny Car), Mitch Brown (Top Fuel Motorcycle), Ryan Peery (Nitro Harley), and Anthony Rhodes (Hemi Shootout). The IHRA Triple Crown will conclude Sept. 10-13 with a massive double event at Maple Grove Raceway. The first race will take place on Thursday and Friday, with the final event in the series culminating on Saturday and Sunday. If any of the five winners from Hebron, Ohio can take home the trophies at both of the final two races, they will earn a $1 million bonus. This story was originally published on June 22, 2026. The post Tatum, Lee, Harris, DeFlorian, and T. Dietsch Earn Their Opportunity for $1 Million at IHRA Triple Crown first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Racers in the Red Line Oil PDRA Drag Racing Series professional, sportsman, and Jr. Dragster classes are eager to get back on track this weekend at the Hoosier Tire North vs. South Shootout presented by Callies Performance, June 25-27, at Maryland International Raceway. The last stop on tour was rained out before competition began, adding to the buildup for the fourth of seven races on the 2026 PDRA schedule. “It’s been just over two months since we crowned event winners at the East Coast Nationals, so everyone is excited to pick things up again at Maryland,” said Tyler Crossnoe, series director, PDRA. “This is only the halfway point in the season, but we’re already starting to look at championship battles. Some clear favorites have stood out at the first two races, but that can all change this weekend. Every year when we return to Maryland, we see some shakeups across the board from our pro classes to the Jr. Dragster ranks. Saturday eliminations will feature can’t-miss racing from start to finish as drivers fight for valuable points and a 660 Man trophy.” Three-time world champion Tommy Franklin continues to lead the Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous presented by Jerry Bickel Race Cars standings in his Musi-powered “Jungle Rat 3.0” ’69 Camaro. Franklin qualified No. 1 at the season opener and followed it up with a victory at the Summit Racing Equipment East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech at Darana Motorsports Park in Benson, North Carolina. “Mountain Man” Mike Achenbach sits second in points after winning the season opener in his return to Pro Nitrous competition behind the wheel of his Fulton-powered ’20 Camaro. Defending world champion Marcus Butner is third in his Musi-powered “Heartbreaker” ’69 Camaro, highlighted by a semifinal finish at Darlington and a No. 1 qualifier award at the most recent event. Johnny Camp enters Maryland atop the WS Construction Pro Boost presented by P2 Contracting and Ty-Drive standings after a dominant start to the season. Camp set a new elapsed-time record at the season opener before racing to the event win in his ProCharger-boosted “Hells Bells” ’69 Camaro. He backed that performance up with a semifinal finish at Benson to maintain the points lead. Two-time Pro Boost world champion Jason Harris is second in points after driving his Harts Charger-boosted “Party Time” ’69 Camaro to victory at Benson. Melanie Salemi remains firmly in championship contention in third, thanks to a No. 1 qualifier award and runner-up finish in her screw-blown Al-Lee Installations “Purple Reign” ’68 Firebird at the most recent race. Defending event winner Blake Denton leads Liberty’s Gears Pro Street presented by KTR Drag Racing as he pursues a Pro Street world championship to go with his Super Street title. Driving the nitrous-fed “Bonnie” ’69 Camaro previously campaigned by the late Lizzy Musi, Denton followed a semifinal finish at the season opener with a victory at Benson. Jerry Morgano holds second in points after qualifying No. 1 and reaching the final round at the opener in his turbocharged small-block “Copperhead” ’02 Mustang. Ron Green sits third in the standings as he continues his search for a first win of the season in the screw-blown “Gamechanger” ’00 Firebird. Maryland’s own J.C. Beattie Jr. has established an early advantage in Pro 632 presented by Mark Williams Enterprises. Beattie has won both races contested this season while qualifying No. 1 at Darlington and No. 2 at Benson in his Reher-Morrison-powered ATI Performance Products ’18 Camaro. Former Top Sportsman standout Jeff Pittman is second in points after earning his first career No. 1 qualifier award at Benson and finishing runner-up at the season opener in his Barry Allen-powered Hickory Enclosed Trailer Sales ’68 Chevelle. Rookie standout David Cook Jr. rounds out the top three in points with a runner-up finish at Benson driving his Nelson-powered Copy&PrintWarehouse.com ’10 GTO. Defending 1320 Fabrication Super Street presented by Brian’s Heating & Cooling world champion Connor McGee once again finds himself leading the standings after two races. The driver of the Fulton-powered Brian’s Heating & Cooling ’90 Mustang won the season opener and followed it with a No. 1 qualifier effort and runner-up finish at Benson. Austin Vincent remains McGee’s closest challenger in second after driving his nitrous-fed Vincent Performance ’88 Mustang to victory at the most recent event. 2024 world champion Dan Whetstine sits third in points, led by a runner-up finish at the season opener in his ProCharged “Red Velvet” ’91 Mustang. The points leaders in the sportsman classes entering Maryland are Scott Duggins in MagnaFuel Elite Top Sportsman presented by PAR Racing Engines, Josh Duggins in Greenbrier Excavating & Paving Elite Top Dragster presented by American Race Cars, Joe Roubicek in MagnaFuel Top Sportsman, and Steven Boone in ATI Performance Products Top Dragster presented by TBM Brakes. The North vs. South Shootout will also feature the area’s best bracket racers in Edelbrock Bracket Bash presented by Philadelphia Racing Products. In the PDRA’s Jr. Dragster ranks, the points leaders are Katelyn Page in Pro Jr. Dragster and Carter Hayes in Classic Graphix Top Jr. Dragster. Pre-race Thursday testing will begin at 9 a.m. and will run until Top Sportsman and Top Dragster qualifying begins around 5 p.m. Pro qualifying sessions are set for Friday at 1 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. Pro eliminations will kick off Saturday at 12:45 p.m. and will continue into the evening until event champions are crowned in the FuelTech Winner’s Circle. Tickets are available for $20 on Thursday, $25 on Friday, and $30 on Saturday. Discounted Junior and Kids tickets are also available, while kids 5 and under get in free. Purchase tickets at www.PDRA660.com or at the gate. PDRA fans around the world can catch all the action live on the official event live stream through www.FloRacing.com. This story was originally published on June 22, 2026. The post Red Line Oil PDRA Series Hitting Halfway Point in 2026 Season at North vs. South Shootout first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article