As many of you know, Dan “The Man” Wagner’s North Carolina shop burned down in the early hours of the morning after Thanksgiving—Black Friday indeed. The fire started in the familiar motorhome that actually belongs to Canadian Pro Extreme Motorcycle racer Terry Schweigert. I called Dan later that same day,…
Sportsman Classes at the AHDRA/AMRA Rockingham McClure Nationals
Finally it’s the sportsmen’s turn for full Eatmyink coverage from Rockingham Dragway’s 31st annual Jim McClure Memorial All-Harley Nationals AMRA and AHDRA event. Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson Super Gas 9.90 Heather Jendruch doesn’t just sing a beautiful National Anthem, she’s also a mean index racer. Heather took the Vreeland’s Harley-Davidson Super Gas…
Ed and Grothus Dragbikes Back Up to Speed at the Man Cup
The loss of a spouse, mother, and major component of the racing team is something that few families can contemplate until it happens. When Judy Grothus passed away, she left a hole that—personally and professionally—has required time to heal for Ed Grothus and his family-run Grothus Dragbikes operation. “Obviously, our…
Pro No-Bar Gas Classes at AHDRA/AMRA Rockingham McClure Nationals
Today we focus on the no-bar, out-the-backdoor pro gasoline classes at Rockingham Dragway’s 31st annual Jim McClure Memorial All-Harley Nationals AMRA and AHDRA event. Hot Street Joe Perry rode his way to the Hot Street win, leaving Brian Conley Jr. asleep at the starting line (.046 to .221) in the…
Pro Wheelie Bar Gas Classes at AHDRA/AMRA Rockingham McClure Nationals
We’ve covered nitro and now move on to gasoline classes at Rockingham Dragway’s 31st annual Jim McClure Memorial All-Harley Nationals AMRA and AHDRA event. Today we focus on the wheelie-bar, out-the-backdoor pro classes. Zipper’s Performance Pro Modified Lake Charles Harley-Davidson dealer and multi-time H-D drag racing champion Billy Doherty (featured…
Pro Fuel at AHDRA/AMRA Rockingham McClure Nationals
“Bad Ass Mary” Dangrow was bad ass indeed at Rockingham Dragway’s 31st annual Jim McClure Memorial All-Harley Nationals AMRA and AHDRA event. Mary performed best under the lights, gathering the bike after spinning sideways in the second qualifying round. Admiring her deft control of the wayward carbureted, nitro Hawaya Racing…
Nitro Funnybike at AHDRA/AMRA Rockingham McClure Nationals
Murfreesboro, Tennessee’s Chris Smith won Nitro Funnybike for the second time in three years at Rockingham Dragway’s 31st annual Jim McClure Memorial All-Harley Nationals. Smith rode Ryan Peery’s “Big Nasty” at the unusual AMRA and AHDRA event. Smith’s final round was an easy one when number one qualifier Michael Balch…
Top Fuel at AHDRA/AMRA Rockingham McClure Nationals
Jay Turner—AKA “The Bulldog”—is both a local North Carolina hero and a worldwide Top Fuel Harley riding/building/tuning legend. “We’ve been racing here a long time,” said Turner. “And you know, North Carolina is a race friendly place. And I’m proud to be from North Carolina. It’s just a respect thing…
AHDRA Bringing American Motorcycle Drag Racing Championship Fight to Gainesville
NOTE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR WEATHER! The AHDRA All-American motorcycle drag racing, nitro and gasoline road show is returning to bookend it’s 2022 season at fabulous Gainesville Raceway on November 11-13, 2022. The AHDRA Nitro World Finals presented by MTC Engineering will decide champions in all classes while…
Kile Leads AHDRA Winners at Fabulous North Florida
North Florida Motorplex is an all-concrete, drag racing gem set in the Panhandle’s sandy plains. The Kurt Johnson/Total Venue Concepts-ground eighth mile is baby’s bottom smooth, with a shutdown area smoother than many race tracks. Open air party decks sit atop grandstands on both sides of the track. For AHDRA’s…
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