Redneck Express crewman Dick Boxell gives us this behind the scenes look at what Chris and Sharon Hand are up to down Alabama way: A little background, Chris and Sharon have been running Top Fuel motorcycles since 1979 and have remained true to the spirt of the class—all hand built,…
Oehler’s NHRA Rookie Year Coming to Quick, Fast Close
National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock Motorcycle racer “Flyin’ Ryan” Oehler’s rookie season is quickly coming to a close—in fact, more quickly than ever as Oehler’s EBR made his personal best laps at the most recently completed event in Charlotte. Now with two events left on the calendar, Oehler…
Old Team, New Rider, Same Result for Gulf and Fast Fil
The Gulf Oil Drag Racing Top Fuel Motorcycle team arrived at the final round of the FIM European Drag Racing Championship with a lead in the points from their 100% win rate in the competition to date but still requiring additional points to secure an 11th Championship title and defy…
Oehler’s NHRA Rookie Bid Heating Up for Indy
Heating and cooling manufacturing giant Armstrong Air is stepping up to the sponsorship plate to ensure that National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock Motorcycle racer “Flyin’ Ryan” Oehler’s season continues through the Countdown to One—NHRA’s championship playoff. The most solid bet for the NHRA’s Auto Club Road to the…
Father’s Day Bristol Win is Special for Tharpe
When the Winners’ Circle photos were taken, the media interviews complete, the steaks cooked and the beer drank, there was one thing on Tii Tharpe’s mind. “I want that video,” he said to anyone that seemed able to find it. He was talking about video of his interview with NHRA’s…
That Winter VooDoo Down Under
Chris Matheson and his “Nitro Voodoo” Top Fuel Motorcycle dominated the Gulf Western Oil 51st Winternationals with a clean sweep in the Gasoline Alley Harley-Davidson Top Bike category at Willowbank Raceway. Matheson officially wrapped up his 5th Top Bike Drag Racing Championship on his first pass on Saturday morning and went on…
NHRA Rookie Flyin’ Ryan Oehler is For Real
National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) Pro Stock Motorcycle racer “Flyin’ Ryan” Oehler had planned on his home track race being a bit more of a laid-back, social affair than the Jegs Route 66 NHRA Nationals at Joliet, Illinois, turned out to be. But a pre-race thrash, a solid mid-pack qualifying…
Home Track Race for R.O.Y. Candidate Flyin’ Ryan Oehler
Bloomington, Illinois’ “Flyin’ Ryan” Oehler remembers very well his first competitive pass at Joliet’s Route 66 Raceway—the Chicago area’s fabulous stadium of speed. “My first time up there was with a buddy,” said Oehler. “I was 16 and had a Camaro SS. I did a big burnout all the way…
Vantine Takes Winning Start and “For Sale” Top Fueler to The Rock
Sure, it may be only one race into the season, but David Vantine and his screaming yellow Vantine Nitrosports bike are undefeated so far this year. And even better, you can buy 2018’s winningest, blown, North American, Top Fuel motorcycle—it’s for sale! Vantine will be the first to admit that…
Kelly Clontz and San Marino Aim for Rookie of the Year
After 14 seasons as a sportsman motorcycle drag racer, Kelly Clontz made her first dip into NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle racing last year, qualifying at her debut race in Englishtown and then again at Charlotte and Maple Grove. Clontz now plans to run the entire 2018 PSM season on the…