NHRA

Beta Motorcycles Sponsored TAFC Dragster Wins NHRA Championship

October 21, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ENNIS, Texas (Oct. 15, 2023) – Doug Gordon was awarded the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Championship Saturday evening after his quarterfinal win at the NHRA Texas Fall Nationals. The competition resumed on Sunday […]

Exclusive ROUSH Speed, Power and All-out Performance

February 20, 2023 Michael Le Pard

ROUSH. Synonymous with Speed, Power and All-out Performance. Legendary Jack Roush muscle. Introducing the new 2023 Polaris Slingshot ROUSH Edition show-stopping, adventure-seeking three-wheel vehicle. The ROUSH Edition represents first-ever cross-branded Slingshot and touts the perfect […]

2022 NHRA National Champs Again

December 1, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Most people would have probably assumed that Doug Gordon’s season was over after his intimidating crash during at Brainerd that destroyed his Beta Motorcycles Camaro. Gordon was able to walk away from the crash miraculously without severe […]

Conclusion of the 2022 NHRA season

November 15, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – November 15. Angelle Sampey – 6th in championship – 2,353 pts Eddie Krawiec – 7th in championship – 2,306 pts Displaying the speed that made it a championship contender throughout […]

Race-winning potential and setting new NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle track record

October 18, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 17. Although showing race-winning potential and setting a new Pro Stock Motorcycle track record, a wild ride across the centerline in early eliminations and stiff competition in the NHRA […]

Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to Championship at NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway

October 4, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – October 4. Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Eddie Krawiec raced into the semi-finals and jumped up three spots in the Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship standings at the […]

NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship

September 20, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 19. Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki riders Angelle Sampey and Eddie Krawiec opened their championship runs in the first round of the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Countdown to the Championship […]

195 mph pass not fast enough for Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals

September 7, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – September 6. The Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals ended in disappointing fashion for the Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle team after both team riders failed to advance […]

Strong mid-season momentum in NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle class

August 16, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – August 15. Angelle Sampey: Suzuki Hayabusa – 2nd in Championship. Eddie Krawiec: Suzuki Hayabusa – 3rd in Championship. Vance & Hines/Mission Suzuki rider Eddie Krawiec capitalised on his strong mid-season […]

Suzuki gets Norwalk at Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals

June 28, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 28. Angelle Sampey: Suzuki Hayabusa – FINAL – 1st Angelle Sampey scored a historic victory in the Pro Stock Motorcycle class at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals in […]

Lightning Strikes at NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals in Bristol Tennessee

June 22, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – June 21. Vance & Hines Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle rider Angelle Sampey launched the Suzuki Hayabusa to her second top qualifying performance of the year and a final-round appearance […]

First final-round appearance of the season at NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Charlotte North Carolina

May 3, 2022 Michael Le Pard

Team Suzuki Press Office – May 3. The Vance & Hines/ Mission Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle team captured its first number one qualifying spot at zMAX Dragway on the way to making its first final-round […]

Massive Mission Foods-Backed Rider Lineup for 2021 American Flat Track

February 25, 2021 Michael Le Pard

DALLAS, TX. (February 24, 2021) – Roof Systems Racing excitedly announced today a plethora of strong developments in its race program for 2021. Most notably, the nation’s leading manufacturer of tortillas, wraps and tortilla chips […]

Beta Motorcycle Sponsored Drag Car wins NHRA National Championship

November 21, 2020 Michael Le Pard

The dream season for the Gordon Racing team came to an end the best way possible by being crowned NHRA National Champions. Going into Vegas with the Championship clinched allowed the team to treat the event as […]

Harley-Davidson Breaks Winning Drought at NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle championship

October 27, 2020 Michael Le Pard

HOUSTON, Texas (October 26, 2020) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec battled to a Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at the Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park […]

World Record – 11 Second 1/4 Mile – Harley-Davidson LiveWire – Drag Race

September 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (September 10, 2020) – A Harley-Davidson® LiveWire® motorcycle set all-new records for elapsed time and top speed by an electric-powered production motorcycle on a drag racing course on September 4. Harley-Davidson™ Screamin’ Eagle™/Vance & […]

Harley-Davidson FXDR114 Cracks 6.855 seconds NHRA Quarter Mile time

August 11, 2020 Michael Le Pard

INDIANAPOLIS (August 10, 2020) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Angelle Sampey charged to a final-round win in Pro Stock Motorcycle competition at the Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals presented by Pennzoil at Lucas Oil […]

Inspiration Friday: 0-60 Quarter Mile Living

August 7, 2020 Michael Le Pard

Acceleration. Adrenaline. Torque. Power. Smoke. Noise. Introducing the 2021 BMW R18 Dragster, Triumph Rocket 3 and Yamaha VMax. The legendary film star Vin Diesel once said “I live my life a 1/4 mile at a […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SCREAMIN’ EAGLE/VANCE & HINES DRAG TEAM OPENS CHAMPIONSHIP DEFENSE IN GAINESVILLE

March 15, 2020 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (March 12, 2020) – The 10-time champion Harley-Davidson™ Screamin’ Eagle™/Vance & Hines drag racing team will open its title defense when the NHRA Mello Yello Pro Stock Motorcycle drag racing series opens its 2020 […]

ANDREW HINES AND HARLEY-DAVIDSON WIN NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

November 19, 2019 Michael Le Pard

Hines Claims His Record Sixth Title and 10th Championship for Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle drag racing team POMONA, Calif. (November 19, 2019) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines was crowned the 2019 NHRA […]

HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXDR DRAG BIKES DOMINATE IN PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE DEBUT

July 23, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MORRISON, Colo. (July 22, 2019) – An all-new motorcycle body added momentum to the Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines drag racing team as riders Andrew Hines and Ed Krawiec stormed through the Pro Stock Motorcycle […]

2019 NHRA Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Drag Team Preview

March 12, 2019 Michael Le Pard

MILWAUKEE (March 11, 2019) – The Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines drag racing team opens its 17th season of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition at the 50th Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals, March 14-17 in […]

News

Valvoline Launches Fast Track to Fame Program in Support of Grassroots Racing

February 15, 2018 Michael Le Pard

LEXINGTON, Ky., Feb. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV) — a leading worldwide supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services — today announced the launch of its Fast Track to Fame contest celebrating the […]

DENSO Sponsors Angie and Matt Smith for 2018 NHRA Season

February 8, 2018 Michael Le Pard

– Pro Stock Motorcycle couple races on DENSO spark plugs – LONG BEACH, Calif., Feb. 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc., an affiliate of leading global automotive supplier DENSO Corp., will serve […]

Hines Wins All-Harley Pro Stock Motorcycle Final At Pomona

November 14, 2017 Michael Le Pard

World Champion Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Team Closes Season with a Dominating Performance POMONA, Calif. (Nov. 12, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Andrew Hines defeated teammate Ed Krawiec in […]

Harley-Davidson And Krawiec Secure NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship At Pomona Finals

November 13, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Krawiec’s Fourth Championship is the Ninth Title for the Harley-Davidson Screamin’ Eagle/Vance & Hines Team POMONA, Calif. (November 11, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec locked up his fourth NHRA Pro […]

Krawiec Extends NHRA Championship Points Lead With Big Pro Stock Motorcycle Win In Dallas

October 17, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson Street Rod Carries Krawiec to His Sixth Win of the Season ENNIS, Texas (October 15, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec stretched his Pro Stock Motorcycle points lead in the […]

KRAWIEC AND HARLEY STREET ROD TAKE THIRD STRAIGHT NHRA PRO STOCK MOTORCYCLE WIN AT MAPLE GROVE

September 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Takes 71-Point Lead in Countdown Playoff Standings MOHNTON, Pa. (September 24, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec won his third consecutive Pro Stock Motorcycle […]

KRAWIEC WINS ALL-HARLEY STREET ROD NHRA FINAL AT CHARLOTTE

September 19, 2017 Michael Le Pard

Krawiec Takes Points Lead after Finals Face-Off with Teammate Hines CONCORD, N.C. (September 17, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec leads the NHRA Countdown to the Championship playoffs after […]

KRAWIEC SCORES MILE-HIGH MILESTONE ABOARD HARLEY STREET ROD DRAG BIKE

July 26, 2017 Michael Le Pard

New Harley-Davidson Street Rod Notches First Pro Stock Motorcycle Victory MORRISON, Colo. (July 23, 2017) – Harley-Davidson® Screamin’ Eagle®/Vance & Hines rider Ed Krawiec swept through the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle field at the […]