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All's fair in love and MotoGP. View the full article

A huge first batch of images from the 2026 High Point AMA Pro Motocross round, with Stephen Hopkins capturing the 450MX and 250MX action in Pennsylvania. The post Massive collection of images from High Point AMA Pro MX – Gallery A appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Australasian riders swept the top steps at High Point, with Hunter Lawrence winning 450MX, Cole Davies breaking through in 250MX and Charli Cannon claiming WMX honours. The post Anzac sweep as Hunter Lawrence, Davies and Cannon win High Point appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Marco Bezzecchi’s suspension from the Czech GP dominated Saturday at Brno, while Francesco Bagnaia looked back to his best with Sprint victory over Ai Ogura and Marc Marquez. The post Bezzecchi banned from Czech GP as Bagnaia returns to Sprint glory appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Following his victory at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol, four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown will travel to Matco Tools headquarters on June 23 to participate in the company’s annual employee picnic. The visit continues a long-standing tradition between Brown and Matco Tools, one of the most recognizable and enduring partnerships in professional drag racing. During the visit, Brown and members of the AB Motorsports team will spend time with Matco employees and associates, celebrate the team’s recent success at the Super Grip NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, and thank the people who have supported the partnership for more than two decades. Brown first joined the Matco Tools Racing team in 2003 during his Pro Stock Motorcycle career. In 2008, he moved into the Matco Tools Top Fuel dragster, beginning one of the most successful partnerships in NHRA history. Together, Brown and Matco Tools have celebrated multiple world championships, national event victories, and countless milestones throughout the last 23 years. “Getting the opportunity to come back to Matco Tools headquarters each year is something I always look forward to,” said Brown. “Matco has been family to me for more than two decades, and that’s something you don’t find very often in this sport. To spend time with the employees, distributors, and everyone who helps make this company what it is means a lot to our entire AB Motorsports team. We were excited to bring the Bristol win with us and celebrate it together because their support is a big part of everything we’ve been able to accomplish. It’s always special to shake hands, share stories, and thank the people who are behind us every step of the way.” Matco Tools hosts annual corporate appreciation events and employee picnics for its team and distributors at its headquarters and manufacturing facilities. Brown’s visit gives employees an opportunity to connect with the driver and team they support throughout the NHRA season while celebrating the shared success of the partnership. “Hosting Antron Brown and the AB Motorsports team at our Stow, Ohio headquarters for our annual summer picnic is a tradition our team looks forward to each year,” said Laura Harr, Chief Merchandising Officer for Matco Tools. “We’re proud of our long-standing partnership and are excited to celebrate his recent win together. “He and his team compete at the highest levels of NHRA racing, where our tools are tested under extreme conditions and at incredible speeds, making our partnership a natural strategic fit for Matco Tools.” The annual visit comes just days after Brown earned his first Bristol Dragway victory and the 82nd national event win of his NHRA career. The victory also marked Brown’s first win of the 2026 season and added another milestone to an already historic career that includes four Top Fuel world championships and recognition among the NHRA Top 75 Drivers. Following the visit, Brown and the Matco Tools-backed AB Motorsports team will return to competition at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio, June 25-28. The post Antron Brown Set to Visit Matco Tools Headquarters for Annual Summer Picnic first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

If you happen to find yourself on the North Shore of Long Island, weaving throug...View the full article

Melling Engine Parts is proud to announce it was named Engine Pro’s Branded Supplier Partner of the Year during the Engine Pro Group (EPG) Annual Meeting held in Kingsport, Tennessee, May 20-21. Representing Melling, Laura Short, Doug Smith and Karen Bewley were on hand to receive the award presented by David Garmenn, Vice President of Engine Pro. David Garmenn stated, “We evaluate multiple factors when selecting our Supplier Partner of the Year and Melling delivers excellence in every area. They have consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to maintaining high inventory levels, resulting in great fill rates and providing robust catalog data and content. In addition, our relationship with Melling is built on exceptional transparency and collaboration. Their communication is always prompt, reliable, and professional.” Laura Short, Vice President of Aftermarket Sales, said, “We are honored to receive this recognition from Engine Pro. This award reflects the hard work of our entire Melling team in delivering quality parts and providing unmatched support to our distribution partners. We value our strong relationship with EPG and remain committed to their continued success.” Melling Engine Parts is a leading manufacturer of oil pumps and other internal engine components serving original equipment and aftermarket customers around the world. This story was originally published on June 20, 2026. The post Melling Engine Parts Named Engine Pro Branded Supplier Partner of the Year first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Here’s our 2nd gallery of lost photos from Day 2 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 TWO Drag and Drive Photos! Our Final Gallery of Day Two On Track Action and Checkpoints, and More! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

KTM MotoGP racer Pedro Acosta explains why 150 mph feels the same as 225 mph when you're on track.View the full article

The cordless tool game is just that, a game, because several brands are made in the same factories and owned by the same companies which means that if the sales of one brand hurts sales of another that might not be good. This was the case with Hart Tools, the white and blue brand from Walmart, that took everyone by surprise when it had some tools that were better than the Red, Yellow, and Green brands. So when Hart sales started taking away from other house brands like Milwaukee, they decided they had had enough and were pulling out. To replace the Hart brand, Walmart needed something good and they think that is going to be the new Greenworks Pro line. In the video below from our friends at the Torque Test Channel, we’ve got test results from all the Greenworks Pro tools they could get their hands on. So how will they compare against the big brands? Watch and find out. I can tell you that besides the great performance they show in these tests, the fact that these batteries are USB-C charging capable is a big deal. And the fact that the USB-C port can also be used to charge other things is a big deal. This could be the ultimate drag and drive cordless tool brand because one less set of chargers is kind of nice. Check out the tests below and let us know what you think. I dig these. Video Description: LIFETIME OF TOOL RANKINGS: https://torquetestchannel.etsy.com/li… New at Walmart, after sending HART Cordless tools packing, is an all new power tool line called Greenworks Pro. We buy as much as we can get our hands on and find out if the low prices and simple USB-C charging of these tools and batteries spells success or another half baked low effort budget tool line. 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. As always, the creator of this channel is also working in product development for Astro Tools. Always consider multiple sources when looking at a tool! The post Tool Testing Comparisons: Walmart’s New Line of Cordless Tools Is a Big Problem for the Big Brands Like Milwaukee and DeWalt! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

This isn't your standard Li’l Red Express. Rick Russell has turned this Dodge truck into an 8-second drag-and-drive monster.View the full article

The IHRA opened its Triple Crown on Friday at Darana Raceway in Hebron, Ohio, the first of three races in the big-money series. With a potential $1 million payday on the line in five different classes – Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Mod, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, and Pro Stock – and only two qualifying attempts, the tension was high as drivers simply attempted to make it to race day. Shawn Reed came out on top in Top Fuel in a Friday night session that saw drivers getting bumped in and out of the field on nearly every pass, running a 3.767 elapsed time at 332.35 mph – both of which were good for new IHRA records. Right behind him in the 3.70’s range were Tripp Tatum and Jasmine Salinas, both of whom ran 3.797. Tatum earned the No. 2 spot via a higher mph. “I was nervous as heck,” said Reed regarding seeing his qualifying position fall prior to his run. “My wife was watching the scores, and going into it we were No. 2. Everybody kept going quicker, and we got down sitting No. 8, so we knew we were in, but I jumped in there and turned on the happy knobs. It ran about what we thought it would run.” The most intriguing matchup of round one will feature Salinas, who for the first time in her career will face her father, longtime Top Fuel driver Mike Salinas. “Oh man, damn,” Jasmine said upon hearing she would be facing her father in the first round. “He’s been waiting for this forever, so I think everyone in our family has been taking bets to see who’s gonna win if we ever lined up against each other, so I’m pretty excited. If I get to run my dad tomorrow, that’s just going to be a dream come true.” In Funny Car, Dale Creasy Jr. took the top spot with a new IHRA-record pass of 3.962 at 319.15 mph. Bobby Bode was the only other driver to dip into the 3’s with a 3.976, while class standout Del Worsham is No. 3 at 4.010. “We just need to do what we do, because when we get out of the realm of what we know how to do, that’s when things go wrong,” Creasy said. “This weekend we seem to have it going right.” Jason Harris continued his torrid streak in 2026, once again qualifying in the No. 1 spot in Pro Mod with a 3.595 at 209.69 mph in his Harts Charger-equipped “Party Time” ’69 Camaro. A pair of screw-blown entries are right behind him, with Jacob McNeal sitting No. 2 with a 3.615 at 207.95 in his orange Cuda, and recent IHRA Pro Mod Mania runner-up Melanie Salemi at No. 3 with her “Purple Reign” ’68 Firebird at 3.618 at 207.18. “We struggled with new tires in testing trying to scuff ‘em in,” said Harris, who will receive a bye in the first round of the 31-car field. “We went back to our old setup and really thought we had our first run down, but it’s just racing and these cars don’t like hot, greasy racetracks; but Brandon Stroud brought it right back. I’ve got all my friends here. I love it.” In the ultra-competitive world of Mountain Motor Pro Stock, 26 drivers fought for just 16 spots. In the end, it was John DeFlorian who earned the No. 1 spot with a 4.078 at 176.54 mph in his Total Seal Piston Rings Camaro. Jason Grima and Johnny Pluchino hold the Nos. 2-3 spots respectively, while Richard Cowger snuck in the field at No. 16 with a 4.127. The entire field is separated by just five hundredths, with eight different drivers running a 4.10. “I feel like a million bucks,” said DeFlorian. “I’ll tell you what, this is a brutal class. We got 26 cars out here, and they’re all badass guys. To come out here and get to that No. 1 qualifying spot, that’s a huge deal. We are beyond happy. My partner in crime, Matt Hartford, he’s been wearing them out over in NHRA, so we’ve gotta try to see if we can do the same thing over here.” The final class competing for a potential million dollars is Pro Stock, where Taylor Dietsch held off his father, Jason Dietsch, for the No. 1 spot with a 4.908 at 147.54 mph. Jason sits second at 4.927. In addition to the Triple Crown, a host of supporting classes are also competing in Ohio, including Outlaw Pro Mod, where Bubba Stanton sits atop the field with a blistering 3.534 at 213.17 mph. Unfortunately, he didn’t get the chance to improve upon that number, as he was forced to shut the car off prior to his Q2 run. “Being lazy on my part not replacing burst panels as normal maintenance. They’ve been on the car since the start of last year‍,” admitted Stanton. “We should be good going into eliminations tomorrow. I’m very happy with the way the car’s running. It’s hot and the sun has been on the track both days, and the car has been going down every pass. I’m happy to see a full field of Outlaw cars at this race; now I just gotta get the job done on race day.” Other No. 1 qualifiers on Friday included Jody Austin (Fuel Altered), Jeff Chatterson (Top Alcohol Dragster), Phil Esz (Top Alcohol Funny Car), Larry “Spiderman” McBride (Top Fuel Motorcycle), Bob Malloy (Nitro Harley), and Anthony Rhodes (Hemi Shootout). Eliminations for the Triple Crown will begin Saturday at 10 a.m. eastern. This story was originally published on June 20, 2026. The post Reed, Creasy Jr., Harris, DeFlorian, and T. Dietsch Earn No. 1 Qualifying Positions at IHRA Triple Crown first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Ducati will use World Ducati Week 2026 to celebrate its centenary with a dedicated Heritage Village at Misano, including the official Ducati Heritage Contest for road-going models built up to the year 2000. The post Ducati’s past rolls back into Misano for WDW 2026 appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Ai Ogura topped a fiercely tight Friday at Brno, but the sector sheet tells the real story, with the Trackhouse Aprilia rider making the difference through the back half of the lap. The post Ogura tops Brno Friday as sector splits reveal the story appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The mid-year mark is usually when the custom scene catches its second wind, but...View the full article

It’s time for some Pro Pulling Series action from the IHRA Fendt High Stakes Pulling shootout at 300 Raceway in Iowa, and if you love dirt flinging pulling action then this is the livestream for you this weekend. We’re bringing you all the action right here from the IHRA’s crack production team. Check out all the action live and let us know what you think! This is big power pulling action and if you like dirt flying, wheels up, and some carnage then this is going to be a must watch! The post LIVE: The IHRA Fendt High Stakes Pro Pulling League Visits 300 Raceway in Farley Iowa For Night 1 Pulling Action LIVE appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Anyone who’s been around here much knows that we love chop tops and love videos showing tops being chopped. We’ve featured a ton of video from Bello’s Kustoms over the years, but they have been so busy that their YouTube channel has slowed down quite a bit. So when I saw this Mackey and Machine video, where they take the chop of a shoebox Ford and condense it down into just 15 minutes, I knew I had to watch it and share. These guys are good and do a nice job on this one for sure. It’s fun to watch the process in timelapse because you can really see how each piece goes together. I love long metal shaping videos, but this one will wet your whistle when you want to see something come all the way together. We’ll share all the videos from this build if you guys want to see them, just let us know in the comments below! The post Easiest Chop Top Ever? It Looks So Simple When Mackey and Machine Do It! Complete Top Chop In 15 Minutes. Watch. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

A star-studded weekend is back at Summit Motorsports Park on June 25-28 when the biggest names in drag racing celebrate NHRA’s 75th anniversary at the 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Annually one of the biggest weekends on the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series tour, the stop in Norwalk is always loaded with highlights. The 2026 version will be one of the biggest yet and features the following: Four rounds of qualifying (two on Friday, two on Saturday), including an epic night session on Friday night, followed by a spectacular fireworks show. A jam-packed Saturday that includes the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout bonus race and the Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge specialty event in Top Fuel, Funny Car and Pro Stock Motorcycle. Raceday on Sunday, where everyone will be trying to win a special NHRA 75th anniversary Diamond Wally. Along with incredible 12,000-horsepower, 340-mph nitro action, fans can also see the JBS Equipment NHRA Pro Mod Series presented by Elite Motorsports, Flexjet Factory Showdown and standouts in the Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series. The 20th annual Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, which is the 10th of 20 events in 2026, will highlight NHRA’s 75th anniversary with these special moments: A celebration of NHRA legend Connie Kalitta, and longtime NHRA driver and tuner Jim Head. There will also be a tribute to Scott Kalitta with reigning world champion Doug Kalitta. Head, an Ohio native, will be featured on the special event commemorative ticket. A new-look Nitro Mall, special displays and much more. Last year, Justin Ashley (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Cory Reed (Pro Stock) and John Hall (Pro Stock Motorcycle) all won the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals. This year’s race will again be broadcast on FOX, with qualifying and the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout coverage on FS1 and eliminations on FOX at 5:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 28. Ashley is after his first Top Fuel win of the season, but it won’t be easy against a group that includes dominant points leader Shawn Langdon, who has four wins in 2026, reigning world champion Doug Kalitta, racing legend Tony Stewart, Leah Pruett, who won the Epping race, Bristol winner Antron Brown, Clay Millican and Josh Hart. In Funny Car, Prock is now with Tasca Racing as the two-time reigning world champion looks to get on a roll this year. Other marquee names include Bristol winner Matt Hagan, points leader Ron Capps, class newcomer Jordan Vandergriff, Chad Green, who has two wins in 2026, J.R. Todd, Alexis DeJoria and Daniel Wilkerson. Matt Hartford won last weekend in Bristol and is also the reigning winner in the GETTRX Pro Stock All-Star Callout. He’ll look to repeat and sweep the weekend against a Callout field that also includes Greg Anderson, who is the top seed and will have his pick of the field, reigning world champion Dallas Glenn, Eric Latino, Greg Stanfield, Enders, Aaron Stanfield and Jeg Coughlin. Hall wants a repeat Pro Stock Motorcycle win in Norwalk against a talented field that includes points leader and reigning world champ Richard Gadson, Angie Smith, Gaige Herrera, Chase Van Sant, Steve Johnson, Jianna Evaristo and Ryan Oehler. Norwalk race fans can enjoy the special pre-race ceremonies that introduce each driver and includes the fan favorite SealMaster Track Walk and congratulate the winners at the winner’s circle celebration on Sunday. As always, fans get a pit pass to the most powerful and sensory-filled motorsports attraction on the planet. They can visit NHRA’s Manufacturers Midway, where sponsors and vendors create an exciting atmosphere. NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series qualifying will feature two rounds at 5 and 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 26, and the final two rounds of qualifying on Saturday, June 27 at 12 and 2:30 p.m. Eliminations will begin at 11 a.m. ET on Sunday, June 28. The GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout starts Friday, June 26 at 3 p.m., where the drivers will make their first-round picks. The first round of the Callout is Saturday, June 27 at 11:30 a.m., followed by the semifinals at 1:15 p.m. and the finals at 4 p.m. Television coverage begins Sunday, June 28 and includes the GETTRX Pro Stock NHRA All-Star Callout on FS1 at 11 a.m., leading into qualifying coverage at 12 p.m. Elimination coverage kicks off at 5:30 p.m. on FOX. To purchase tickets to Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals, fans can visit www.NHRA.com/tickets. Children 12 and under are free in general admission areas with the purchase of an adult ticket. The post Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals Loaded With Excitement at Summit Motorsports Park first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

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MGP Connecting Rods, an innovative industry leader, has partnered with Small Tire Pro Stock as a class sponsor. The company, which is based in Lakewood, New Jersey and part of Race Winning Brands, specializes in billet aluminum connecting rods for a variety of domestic and import applications. Seasoned MGP Connecting Rods sales specialists ensure that enthusiasts and engine builders around the world select the right MGP Connecting Rods for their drag racing, boat racing, tractor pulling, drag and drive and other programs. Among the sales specialists is Small Tire Pro Stock racer Wayne Roberts, who has driven his Buick GSX to 7-second passes with a DRCE II engine built by fellow class sponsor BES Racing Engines and boasting MGP Connecting Rods. “We make lightweight aluminum connecting rods for all horsepower and rpm levels, and when I talk with a customer, I ask about their combination, and I ask for its bob weight, its rpm range and other details that will help us spec connecting rods for them,” said Roberts, who also works with customers in the MGP Connecting Rods display at the annual Performance Racing Industry Show in Indianapolis, Indiana. “A lot goes into it, and we want to be sure we get our customers exactly what they need.” As part of the partnership between MGP Connecting Rods and Small Tire Pro Stock, all Small Tire Pro Stock racers will be eligible to enter a drawing to win a free set of custom MGP Connecting Rods at the next Small Tire Pro Stock race, which is part of the Nostalgia Drag Racing League Hot Rod Nationals presented by Ray Skillman Auto Group, July 10-11, 2026 at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park. “MGP Connecting Rods are used by some of the most accomplished competitors,” said Michigan-based Roberts. “One of the things they like most about our rods is how we do an extra polish, which reduces stress on the outside of the rods, and removes machine marks and sharpness on the corners.” For more information about MGP Connecting Rods, contact Roberts at 719-922-6148 or [email protected], or visit www.mgpconnectingrods.com. For more information about Small Tire Pro Stock, visit Facebook.com/SmallTireProStock. The post MGP Connecting Rods Steps Up to Support Small Tire Pro Stock first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

No more "it's just an e-bike" logic here.View the full article

Long before MiniGP bikes took over, future champions learned racecraft on machines like this.View the full article

Do you need a gold chrome helmet? No. But you know you want one…View the full article

SCAG Power Equipment, a division of Metalcraft of Mayville, has become a Preferred Partner of Brainerd International Raceway. Fans attending races this season will see the popular “Cat’s Eye Gold” colored equipment in use throughout the facility as it is being used for upkeep on and around the dragstrip, road course, and drifting competition areas. Equipment such as the popular Windstorm stand-on blower will be used on track surfaces to keep them clean between races, while other equipment including the Liberty Z and Turf Tiger II zero-turn riding mowers will be used for track maintenance and grounds upkeep. “Brainerd International Raceway has non-stop events on multiple tracks at the facility from April through October. Because of that we need a lot of equipment to keep the raceway in great condition for the racers and fans,” said General Manager, Sara Walker. “We know how much difference it will make to have SCAG Power Equipment utilized on the track, midway areas, and campgrounds.” The SCAG Racing team visits Brainerd International Raceway every August as a part of the NHRA national touring series. PACE Inc is a distributor for SCAG Power Equipment in the northern U.S., who will be supplying equipment to the Brainerd track. “Everyone looks forward to attending the Brainerd NHRA national event each summer,” said Jason Fox, VP of Sales for PACE Inc. “We entertain a lot of guests in the pit area, grandstands, and in the Zoo campground during the race weekend. It will be nice to see SCAG Power Equipment being used throughout the facility.” The post SCAG Power Equipment Named a Preferred Partner of Brainerd International Raceway first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The IOM TT organizers and Great North Air Ambulance Service have teamed up to offer the VIP trip of a lifetime to the TT. Entering the competition costs just £10.View the full article