Eatmyink has obtained the complete, 21 page lawsuit that the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) has brought against longtime sponsor Coca-Cola. While it may not be exciting reading, it sheds a lot of light on the value of the contract and the sanctioning body’s side of the story. “We will…
Bostick’s 4V PSM Suzuki Hits the Track
Chris Bostick took his George Babor-built, Monster 4-valve head, Suzuki NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle to the track for the first time this past week at the annual pre-U.S. Nationals test at Lucas Oil Raceway. Bostick worked closely during the session with Suzuki PSM masters Greg Underdahl and Gary Stoffer to…
Reed, Gladstone Going Suzuki in 2021
Yesterday, Joey Gladstone posted that the Cory Reed Racing team was selling everything but the tools and trailer. That means their two “Buell” chassis, their Gen1 EBR bodies, and all their S&S V-twins. Today, I can tell you that they’re replacing them with turnkey, complete Vance & Hines four-valve Suzukis…
Karen Stoffer Talks About 2020
Like many, NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Karen Stoffer has had to make some hard decisions while surfing the shifting sands of 2020. One of those decisions—which you saw first right here on Eatmyink—was to not race the NHRA season this year. “As many people know, I have balanced my…
MIA at NHRA: What to Expect at Indy
NHRA is hemorrhaging star power. Corporate belt tightening and reduced purses (by 35% for fuel and 50% for gas classes) at limited-spectator events is part of the story, but you might remember that some teams were skipping the early season races long before the COVID19 crisis set in. The big…
An Extra 25hp or so for your PSM Suzuki?
“So I got a call from one of my Monster Pro Stock customers,” said Monster Race Products’ owner Mitch Brown. You might remember that last fall, Mitch’s billet 4-valve head was approved by NHRA for Pro Stock Motorcycle use starting this year. “They dynoed their engine and it made 14…
Charman Squeezing Back into Top Fuel
Former ACU Champion Kevin Charman is squeezing his way back into the limelight, returning to the track with a new Top Fuel Bike. Charman is the only rider to have won ACU Championships in three different classes—2006 in Comp Bike, 2009 in Funny Bike, and 2011 in Top Fuel Bike…
NHRA to Race in July?
Eatmyink has learned that NHRA is checking wth competitors about possibly racing at Lucas Oil Raceway in Brownsburg, Indiana, on the weekends of July 11-12 (with Pro Stock Motorcycle) and 18-19 (without PSM). I have no information yet about Top Fuel Harley. The events—IF they happen—would be made for TV,…
PDRA Releases Revised 2020 Schedule
Just over a week away from the delayed start of the 2020 Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) season, the series announced Wednesday night its revised schedule. Six other PDRA races will join next week’s East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech at GALOT Motorsports Park, which was announced on May 8,…
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