When the PennGrade1 American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) Harley-Davidson drag racing series came to Illinois’ Byron Dragway for the first time last year, raceday was a total wash-out. A few sprinkles made for only the slightest of delays this time around on August 8-9, as eliminations ran through the day…
AMRA Harley Drags Lighting Up Byron
The Harley-Davidson drag racers of the PennGrade1 American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) series were just getting to know Northern Illinois’ Byron Dragway last year when persistent rain killed their raceday program. You can be sure they’re looking to bring the thunder and lightning back this time around, but without the…
Old School Vibe Thrives at Gateway Man Cup Race
Gateway—the Atco of the Midwest. There’s definitely a similar hang-out vibe just in front of and under the Gateway (officially World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, near St. Louis) tower as there was around those old garage doors at Atco Raceway, just outside of Philly. No, the field and…
AMRA Harley Drags Thunder at Beautiful U.S. 131
The PennGrade1 American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) brought their Harley-Davidson drag racing show to beautiful U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Michigan on June 27-28. Qualifying for the Michigan Nitro Nationals showed veteran teams struggling with their combinations, but the cream rose on raceday. Circle M Ranch Top Fuel No…
Grudge Legends Score Cash Days 4 Bagger Wins
When rain set in after round one of eliminations at Mike Beland’s Cash Days 4, the party simply moved under awnings and into trailers until the bad weather subsided. Karaoke was sung (was that really singing?), shots were drank, and good cleanish fun was had by all. And when the…
Three Doubles Start AMRA Gas Harley Season
The PennGrade1 American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) opened its Harley-Davidson drag racing season with the Cajun Nitro Nationals at No Problem Raceway in Belle Rose, Louisiana on March 20-22. Three racers were on their game enough to double up with wins—a great way to start the season! Zipper’s Performance Pro…
Cash Days 4 Bagger Race Brings Grudge Atmosphere THIS WEEKEND
Mike Beland’s annual “Cash Days” race at Shelby, North Carolina’s Shadyside Dragway is THE hot date on the gasoline-burning, Harley-Davidson, motorcycle drag racing calendar. Now in its fourth year as the focus of the trash-talking Bagger drag racing community, Cash Days 4 will once again put $25,000 in the hands…
Rebound Weekend for Nitro Harleys at No Problem
For better or for worse, few forms of motorsport deliver as much on-track drama as Nitro Harley-Davidson motorcycle drag racing. While mourning the very fresh loss of one of their own, the tight-knit Nitro Harley community was able to celebrate the remarkable, painful comeback of another. It all happened at…
Nitro Harleys Open ’26 Season at No Problem
Even as they grieve the very recent loss of one of their own, the Nitro Harley racers of the American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) all-Harley drag racing series prepare to kick off their 2026 season at Belle Rose, Louisiana’s No Problem Raceway this weekend, March 20-22. Attempting to step up…
Ryan Oehler and Brayden Davis bring Fresh Power to the Gators
By any standard, third generation motorcycle drag racer Brayden Davis gave a stunning performance last year—his first on the big stage of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition. Veteran racer Flyin’ Ryan Oehler thinks his team has found the performance to keep Davis’s results right where Brayden— his new teammate—is used…
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