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Triumph’s Trident 800 takes the accessible charm of the 660 and adds a bigger 798 cc triple, upgraded suspension, stronger brakes and a broader spread of real-world performance. The post Triumph Trident 800 Review | Gentleman’s hooligan appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Goodwood Festival of Speed is an automotive event of epic proportions, held on an insanely beautiful British estate, and not only does it feature amazing cars, performances, and more, but it is also one of the must attend social events of the summer. It is like the Masters golf tournament, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open but with cars. It’s cool as hell and truly special. Thankfully they are live streaming the entire event and you can watch the action all weekend long. We’ll have the complete livestream playing right here at BANGshift.com all weekend, so check it out and let us know what you think! The post Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2026 LIVESTREAM: Racing Action, Interviews, Historic Race Cars of All Kinds And More From One Of The Coolest Motorsport Events On Earth appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

We’ve been sharing Martin Lundqvist Racing Fabrication videos here on BANGshift for the past few months as they are putting together a new drag and drive machine for Sweden’s Street Week and beyond. It’s being dubbed project 508, as his current Street Week winning car is the 507 Coupe. But what does it take for a veteran like Martin to get the car ready, inspected for public roads, and loaded up to hit the road and race? We were on hand at his race shop just days before Street Week Sweden 2026 kicked off and if his calm demeanor then is any indication, we think he’s got it figured out. Or does he? Check out the videos where Martin works to get the 507 coupe ready for a grueling trip. The post Martin Lundqvist Racing Goes After Another Street Week Sweden Victory! Here’s What It Took To Even Get To Day 1 At Mantorp Park appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The new Suzuki SV-7GX and SV-7GXV build on the legendary SV650/V-Strom 650 V-twin platform, adding modern electronics, touring practicality and a rare point of difference in a middleweight market now dominated by parallel-twins. The post Suzuki SV-7GX and SV-7GXV keep the SV650 V-twin legend alive appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

FCAI figures show 46,023 motorcycles and OHVs sold in Australia from January to June 2026, up 8.2 per cent year-on-year. The post Kids bikes do the heavy lifting in first-half motorcycle sales surge appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The 2027 KTM EXC 6DAYS range has been revealed, with 300 EXC, 350 EXC-F, Australia-only 450 EXC-F and 500 EXC-F models due from October. The post KTM reveals 2027 EXC 6DAYS enduro line-up appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The fans have spoken and we now have four teams for the $10K Drag Shootout. Team Food Stamp Fast has been selected as the final team.View the full article

They say the brightest bulb burns half as long, and that analogy applies in more...View the full article

The NHRA is heading back to its roots for the start of the 2027 season. Here's a look at the first four races of the 2027 NHRA season. View the full article

Chase Womack has packed a career’s worth of accomplishments into just over two years of drag racing, but the driver of the screw-blown “Hitman” Firebird added his biggest one yet at the Freedom of War no-prep race, July 3-4 at WesTx Abilene Raceway. Womack outlasted a stacked 48-car Small Tire field over six rounds on the West Texas track’s bare-concrete surface to claim the $75,000 winner’s share of the biggest small-tire no-prep purse in history. Making the weekend even sweeter, Womack lined up against his own CW Racing teammate, LJ Grissom, in the final round. Grissom, driving the team’s “HammerHead” Corvette, helped lock up $95,000 in total winnings for the CW Racing camp. “It was an unbelievable feeling,” Womack said of the all-CW Racing final. “Honestly, the semifinals felt like the championship round because we knew what was at stake. Once both win lights came on, we knew we’d locked up the entire purse for the team. That’s something I’ll never forget. It wasn’t luck – it was the result of a lot of preparation, constant adjustments, and an incredible group of people who never stopped working.” The victory is the latest highlight in a rapid rise for Womack, who made his first trip to a dragstrip in 2024 and was hooked immediately. Within a year, he was lining up against some of the quickest small-tire drivers in the world on a 28×10.5 slick. “Our program has progressed incredibly fast,” Womack said. “The speed at which we’ve grown is a credit to everyone involved in our program. It takes a tremendous amount of work, dedication, and the right people around you to make that kind of jump, and I’m proud of what our team has been able to accomplish in such a short amount of time.” That growth was on full display in 2025, when Womack won two of the three nights at Outlaw Armageddon at Tulsa Raceway Park, beating Kye Kelley in the High Rollers Shootout final and Ryan Martin in the Day 2 final before breaking in the semifinals on Night 3. Womack also earned an invitation to run the True 10.5 class during the Drag Illustrated Winter Series at Bradenton Motorsports Park, where he recorded a 4.06-second pass despite battling engine issues. Since then, Womack and his team, including tuner Jack Roberts and crew chief Austin Poiencot, made a significant change to the former Bobby Ducote No Prep Kings car, swapping its ProCharger combination for a screw blower. “We felt the screw blower offered better weight placement for a 28-inch tire combination, and the way it produces power gives us more flexibility with power management,” Womack said. “From a performance standpoint, I also believe it’s one of the most capable power adders out there, second only to a turbo setup when it comes to maximum horsepower potential.” The Freedom of War race presented a challenge unlike anything else in no-prep racing, as track owner Matt Tucker stripped the WesTx Abilene Raceway surface down to bare concrete from the starting line to the 660-foot mark. It’s a surface that bit Womack and his team in a previous appearance at the track, so they left nothing to chance in their preparation. “The last time we raced at WesTx Abilene Raceway after they stripped the track down to bare concrete, we struggled to slow the car down enough to make it drivable,” Womack said. “This time around, we wanted to be prepared for every situation – from the first round on a completely bare surface to the quicker ETs we’d need later in the event once the track started coming around. We tested on surfaces that were as close as we could find, but the truth is it’s impossible to fully replicate what Matt Tucker does with that track. All we could do was find the worst surface possible and spend time testing until we felt confident.” The preparation paid off, starting with a first-round win over Eric Bain that Womack pointed to as one of the biggest of the weekend. “The first round was huge because we’ve been knocked out first round at that track before,” Womack said. “Even after all the testing and preparation, we were still skeptical that a surface that tricky would hold the kind of horsepower our car makes. The track was changing every pair, and there wasn’t much data to rely on.” Womack kept turning on win lights deep into the night, setting up a semifinal matchup that he considered the defining moment of the race. With Grissom already through to the final in the HammerHead car, Womack knew what a win over “Big Za” would mean. “We’d managed to keep our two team cars away from each other all race long,” Womack said. “Once LJ got around the Falcon, we knew that if we could beat Big Za, we’d guarantee an all-CW Racing final and lock up $95,000 for our team. That was also the most intense moment of the race. We felt like the truck was trying to run us out of fuel, and there were a few staging games being played. There was a lot on the line, but our team stayed focused, the car performed exactly like it needed to, and we got it done.” Womack was quick to praise Grissom, who reached the final round with only a handful of passes in “HammerHead” before the event. “His driving was calm, consistent, and impressive all weekend long,” Womack said. “He did an outstanding job, and having him put the ‘HammerHead’ car in the final alongside the ‘Hitman’ made the weekend even more special.” Womack credited a long list of people for the win, starting with his wife, Jessica Womack, along with Poiencot, crew members Alan Bradshaw, Brandon Chance, and Raymond Cruz, who thrashed until nearly 6 a.m. to keep both cars ready every round, as well as longtime supporter Michael Poland and the media teams who cover the no-prep scene. He also singled out Roberts, his tuner, who was recognized on the Drag Illustrated 30 Under 30 list in 2025. “Jack continues to impress me every race,” Womack said. “Round after round, he kept making the right adjustments, and the car just kept getting faster. He stays humble, keeps his head down, and lets his work speak for itself. In my opinion, he’s one of the most underrated tuners in drag racing today.” Womack saved special praise for Tucker, who put up $150,000 of his own money to fund the record Small Tire purse and has plans to grow the race even bigger. “They’re doing something completely different than anyone else in the sport,” Womack said. “What impressed me the most was Matt Tucker’s commitment to making the event better. He’s the only track owner I know who personally calls racers to ask what they liked, what they didn’t, and what could be improved. He’s genuinely trying to create an environment where any combination has a chance to win, and I think that’s great for the sport. Promoters willing to invest in racers and push the sport forward deserve a lot of credit, and we’re grateful to have been part of it.” Womack confirmed he’ll be back at WesTx Abilene Raceway when the track hosts its next big event in November – and he believes there’s more performance left in the Hitman. “Between now and November, we’ll be testing, learning, and making every adjustment we can to make this car even faster,” Womack said. “Even though we won, we still believe there’s ET left on the table, and we’re determined to find it before the next race.” This story was originally published on July 8, 2026. The post Chase Womack Talks $75,000 Small Tire Victory as CW Racing Sweeps Freedom of War Final at WesTx Abilene Raceway first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

A return to NHRA’s traditional schedule, the start of a season-long celebration honoring one of the NHRA’s greatest legends and four iconic events will make up the opening of the 2027 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. NHRA officials announced today that the 2027 campaign – and NHRA’s 76th season – will feature a nod to its roots, opening with the 67th annual NHRA Winternationals on Feb. 18-21 at In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip and continuing with races in Phoenix, Gainesville and Charlotte. The opener in Pomona will feature the launch of the season-long “50 Years of Force” celebration, which will honor NHRA’s winningest star, legendary 16-time Funny Car world champion John Force. The epic festivities will open at Force’s home track in Southern California, while also returning to the traditional date and starting spot for the NHRA Mission Series Drag Racing Series. “There is something special about beginning an NHRA season in Pomona,” NHRA President Glen Cromwell said. “It’s one of the most iconic venues in our sport and a place where so much history has been made. Returning to this traditional schedule allows us to honor our roots as we begin to celebrate one of the most remarkable figures in motorsports at John’s home track in Pomona. We’re very excited about these first four races of 2027, which will be another special year in NHRA history.” The full schedule for the 2027 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, as well as details for the “50 Years of Force” celebrations, will be released in the coming weeks. Following Pomona, teams will head to fan-favorite Firebird Motorsports Park the following weekend, with the 42nd annual FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs set to take place Feb. 26-28. That also marks a return to an earlier date for the annual race in Phoenix, giving the strong area fanbase an early opportunity to take in the “Duel in the Desert.” After the back-to-back race weekends to open 2027, race teams will have an off week before one of the biggest annual events of the year, the 58th annual NHRA Gatornationals. The traditional East Coast opener is set for March 11-14, also serving as the opening race of the season in Pro Stock Motorcycle. The sport’s biggest spectacle will see an earlier date in 2027 as well, as the popular 17th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals – and the nearly 50,000-horsepower that accompanies NHRA’s most unique thrill ride – will roar to life on April 2-4 at zMAX Dragway in Charlotte. That bumps the schedule for the annual stop at the “Bellagio of Dragstrips” up three weeks, giving fans the chance to get their four-wide fix in early April and as the next event after a massive weekend in Gainesville. Celebrating 50 Years of John Force The 2027 season will feature a special yearlong tribute recognizing Force’s remarkable 50-year journey in NHRA competition. After his debut in the 1970s, Force went on to become one of the most successful and recognizable figures in motorsports history, earning 157 national event victories, 16 Funny Car world championships and countless milestones that helped shape NHRA Drag Racing. The celebration will officially begin at the Winternationals in Pomona, Force’s home track and where he won 17 times, and continue at every race next year. “John Force’s impact on NHRA extends far beyond his championships and race wins,” Cromwell said. “For 50 years, he has been one of the sport’s greatest ambassadors, helping introduce generations of fans to NHRA Drag Racing. It will be a huge thrill to start the season at his home track to kick off 2027 in a big way.” For more information on NHRA, please visit www.nhra.com. FIRST FOUR: 2027 NHRA Mission Foods Racing Series Season “50 Years of Force” Feb. 18-21: 67th annual NHRA Winternationals, In-N-Out Burger Pomona Dragstrip, Pomona, Calif. Feb. 26-28: 42nd annual FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals presented by NGK Spark Plugs, Firebird Motorsports Park, Phoenix March 11-14: 58th annual NHRA Gatornationals, Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, Fl. April 2-4: 17th annual NHRA 4-Wide Nationals, zMAX Dragway, Charlotte To purchase or renew tickets, please visit www.nhra.com/tickets The post NHRA Releases First Four Dates for 2027 Schedule With Winternationals Set For Opener first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

CFMOTO has added a limited-run GP-inspired Champion Blue version of the 675NK to its Australian line-up, with just 44 units available nationwide. The post Limited-run CFMOTO 675NK GP lands at $11,490 ride-away appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

CFMOTO has signed a long-term partnership with Brembo, with the Italian braking specialist to work on future CFMOTO motorcycle braking systems, motorsport programs and rider development. The post CFMOTO teams with Brembo on future motorcycle braking systems appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

ZXMoto just released the specs of its 820RR-R after it went on sale in China. This isn't the highest spec model for this platform, but it's still astonishing for the price.View the full article

It’s no MT-07, but it’s also not here to carry your groceries.View the full article

Those are rookie numbers. View the full article

Vespas away!View the full article

Go fast and be highway legal?View the full article

Ducati’s golden boy is going full azzurro, and the paddock is sweating.View the full article

This thing is just begging to be slid sideways into a corner!View the full article

The Beachman ‘64 is a modern electric café racer that blends timeless styling with contemporary electric mobility, offering a practical solution for urban commuting and weekend adventures. Designed to capture the spirit of classic motorcycles while delivering the convenience of an e-bike and moped, the Beachman ‘64 provides riders with a unique combination of vintage aesthetics, everyday usability, and zero-emission performance. Each Beachman ‘64 is meticulously hand-assembled at the company’s North American headquarters, where customers can witness the production process […] The post Beachman ’64 Electric Café Racer: A Retro-Inspired E-Bike Built for Modern Riders appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

The GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout will have big money on the line. The top 8 riders will be battling it out for $25,000.View the full article

Learn how pre-assembly underhood heat management prevents volatile E85 vapor lock, brake fluid boiling, and high-voltage arcing.View the full article

You never know what you are going to get when buying cars at auction, and that’s because you may or may not even be able to start them and hear them run. It totally depends on the auction, and whether or not you can even get there to do an inspection. I’ve bought plenty of things at auction over the years, including cars and trucks, and it is always a little risky. So when Dylan McCool bought this neat old drag car at an auction, and it had a rod knock, there were some decisions to make. Race it or don’t? Fix it? Or don’t? Let’s see what he decides. Video Description: I bought this Duster at auction, and the engine was junk! We built a solid big block to make big power, and with the help of Summit Racing, we finished our race car build! Think it’ll race? The post Dylan McCool Bought an UNKNOWN Drag Car at Auction… It Had ROD KNOCK! Can They Race It? appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The McLeod RST HD Clutch Kit delivers massive holding capacity. This hybrid disc gives drivers street comfort and heavy track grip.View the full article