Nhra jegs route 66 nationals route 66 raceway may 31 june 03, 2018. Meanwhile, those who are complaining arent putting in the work. Nhra announces 2020 pro stock motorcycle schedule racer. Savoie takes over nhra pro stock motorcycle points lead with reading win. Nhra pro stock motorcycle team owner 2time bonneville land speed record holder. Pro stock grew out of the super stock category, which used and still uses a handicapped start. Mile indexes super stock eliminator 14 mile indexes competition eliminator logout. Drag racing basics a day at the drags the basics of drag racing handicap racing drag racing classes e. Confucius the first nhra pro stock event was the 1970 winternationals in pomona. Motorcycle drag racing news and results cycle news. Despite the fact that they were debuting brand new bikes, harleydavidson overcame some early season hiccups to become the most dominant team in the 2017 nhra pro stock motorcycle class. Pro stock is a class of drag racing featuring factory hot rods. Nhra officials released the 2020 schedule for the pro stock motorcycle category of the nhra mello yello drag racing series.
Nhra pro stock motorcycle champ matt smith sets national. Navigating the nhra pro stock motorcycle series with vance. Andrew hines wraps up recordtying sixth nhra pro stock. Today, nhra officials released the 2020 schedule for the pro stock motorcycle category of the nhra mello yello drag racing series. Even 500ci pro stock racers vincent nobile and alex. Why nhra factory stock is the hottest class in drag racing. After a twoyear hiatus, pro stock motorcycle will return to the pro category lineup at the lucas oil nhra nationals at brainerd international raceway bir in 2015. This season harley dominates nhra motorcycle drag racing as rider ed krawiec just racked up his third win in a row. The history of nhra professional and alcohol national records and performance marks prior to may 1960, nhra national records could only be set at the nationals. Nhra pro stock motorcycle teams and drivers lincoln electric. She won the nhra pro stock motorcycle championship three times 20002002. Matt smith, the points leader, secured his fifth no. Matt smith is chasing his third pro stock motorcycle pole of the season after setting the sonoma raceway speed record on friday.
Not wasting any time, the national hot rod association nhra released the 16race schedule for its mello yello drag racing series pro stock motorcycle class for the upcoming 2020 season. Nhra announces revised schedule for pro mod, top fuel harley, factory stock showdown and mountain motor pro stock march 31, 2020 the racingjunk editors 0 following the revised national event schedule they released last week last week, nhra officials have announced the schedules for three of their drag racing series. Winner of six pro stock world championships, the professor was also the first to exceed 180 mph, 190 mph, and 200 mph in an nhralegal pro stocker. Not long ago nhra pro stock motorcycle racing was living on borrowed time. He also reset his own elapsed time record with a 6. Aug 24, 2011 a video highlighting valerie thompson. Andrew hines sets new pro stock motorcycle record at 6. After facing overwhelming adversity, his story is one of perseverance and determination. Nhra 2000 holley dominator duel pro stock motorcycle drag racing track handout. The pro stock motorcycle champion leads a dangerous double. Since her debut in 1996, she has earned an alltime class record 45.
Nhra sets 2020 pro stock motorcycle schedule racingjunk. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Matt smith failed to qualify for the gatornationals last march. With few exceptions, pro stock motorcycles must weigh no less than 575 pounds 625 for 160cid twovalve harleydavidson vrods. Pro stock motorcycle drag bike and motorcycle drag racing. With more than 20 categories of competition, including top fuel, funny car, pro stock, and pro stock motorcycle at the professional level, to a multicultural array of highoctane personalities it calls world champions, nhra thrives on unique competitors accomplishing unique achievements. Now, thanks to the introduction of harleydavidson and buell vtwins to challenge the dominant fourcylinder suzukis, were seeing the fastest, most competitive pro stock field in years. Hot rod engine tech inside warren johnsons pro stock.
National record application national record certificate order form. The fastest speed in a 440yard 402m national hot rod association pro stock motorcycle race is 201. He was named as one of nhras top 50 best drivers, and is a member of the international motorsports hall of fame. Endersstevens officially the quickest and fastest of nhras pro stock class englishtown one day after resetting the national speed record to a blazingfast 215. Despite the speed bumps, or maybe because of them, the pro stock class is asserting itself in vying for value with sponsors, fans and the nhra itself. Matt smith makes the fastest pro stock motorcycle run in nhra. Nhra standings the nhra, the largest auto racing organization in the world.
Valerie thompson nhra pro stock motorcycle team owner 2time. It will remain at 18 races in 2020, but nearly onethird of the venues that played host to pro. Nhra adjusts pro stock bike engine rules speed sport. The official page for the nhra pro stock motorcycle class.
Nhra news, information, updates, expert analysis and opinions. Texas motorplex aaa texas fallnationals tickets on sale now after record renewal period wishing you all the blessings of christmas and a happy new year. For most of the 2018 season, lucas oil ebrs hector arana jr. The class is often described as all motor, due to the cars not using any form of forced induction such as turbocharging or supercharging, or other enhancements, like nitrous oxide, along with regulations governing the modifications allowed to the engines and the types of bodies used. Pro stock motorcycles drag racing nhra 200mph race. Harleydavidson expands nhra drag racing series classes. Nhra pro stock bike controversy american snowmobiler. As a result, we believe nhra fans are in store for some exciting sidebyside racing in the pro stock motorcycle category in 20. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors. Nhra pro stock motorcycle racer david barron returns to the class during the 2020 season. Krawiec eclipses 200 mph and betters nhra et record in. Andrew hines enters rare territory with sixth pro stock motorcycle championship. Nhra pro stock motorcycle teams and drivers lincoln electric we use cookies to help our website work more effectively and efficiently, and to align our services and advertisements to.
With a storied history at the nhra mello yello drag racing series event in central minnesota, nhras pro stock motorcycle teams will. This 1970 hemi challenger was owned and raced by bill bagshaw in nhra pro stock drag racing from 1970 to the car made its debut in 1970 at the nhra u. Auto racing drag racing nhra pro stock car makes mopar fast cars plymouth muscle cars repeat. The nhra reduced pro stock from a 24race national event season schedule to just 18 races for 2019.
Is the new nhra pro stock motorcycle rule a kneejerk. Competitors in pro stock motorcycle have a choice of two drastically different powerplants, both of which are capable of 6. Nhra drivers listing the nhra, the largest auto racing organization in the world. Robert hight finished off a standout weekend by racing to his 50th career funny car win at the nhra sonoma nationals at sonoma raceway, as billy torrence won top fuel, greg anderson took pro stock. The nhra stands behind its claim to create parity within the pro stock motorcycle class but they continue to punish those teams that are working feverishly to improve. Theres the defending champ, jerry savoie, waiting to see if le. The nhra harleydavidson drag racing series begins in march at royal purple raceway in houston.
Dec 31, 2016 chip ellis may not have reached victory circle in 2016, but still enjoyed a strong season, finishing fifth in nhra pro stock motorcycle. Senior editor kevin mckenna takes you inside a pro stock motorcycle engine with this technical breakdown. Why nhra factory stock is the hottest class in drag. Smith already had years of racing experience, with drag racing championships and a bonneville land speed record to his credit. The late dave schultz is the alltime leader in pro stock motorcycle victories with 45. Buy a rulebook 2019 to 2020 rulebook amendments 2020 rulebook 2020 rulebook amendments junior dragster racing league rulebook. Top fuel, pro gas, draggin bagger, street pro and hot street. Autoweek senior motorsports writer al pearce has spent the better part of the last three years collecting autographs of every living nhra champion in.
View the team logos and drivers for nhra pro stock motorcycles sponsored by lincoln electric. Nhra pro stock motorcycle champions quiz stats by 2mbs. It has been a feature of nhra drag racing since the 1980s when it was added to the professional class structure and has since spread around the globe. Nhra pro stock motorcycle rider jerry savoie understands the differences between his daily occupation as a louisianabased alligator farmer and piloting a 199mile per hour suzuki motorcycle. Nhra route 66 pro stock motorcycle race results hines runs consistent 6. No book collection of a true student of the sport will. Fastest speed in an nhra drag racing pro stock motorcycle race. Pro stock motorcycle, formerly known as pro stock bike, is a motorcycle drag racing class that is the twowheeled equivalent of pro stock. Follow us for updates for all drivers in the class. After may 1960, nhra national records could be set at regional and divisional events. Pro stock motorcycle riders will once again compete at 16 of the 24 events on the series. He went on to set the national speed record at 201. Enjoy a look through the nhra pro stock motorcycle lanes as these competitors fight off jitters and nervous energy before the biggest drag race of the year, the 65th u.
Pro stocks eric enders, former pro stock drivers allen johnson and mark pawuk, and other notable sportsman. Graham light theres been plenty of talk this season about the state of pro stock because of the low car count numbers. Nhra spent countless hours speaking with the engine builders and manufacturers as well as the race teams to come up with the final engine specifications for 20, said glen gray, vice president of technical operations, nhra. Andrew hines sets new pro stock motorcycel record at 6. It what was easily the most bizarre day in the history of the pro stock motorcycle class, andrew hines survived a rare roundone loss to claim. Didnt see a ca record held by mc cray, but the record runs were held throughout the season, the last to set the record would be in the following year book. Aug 31, 2016 this allows us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. Rate 5 stars rate 4 stars rate 3 stars rate 2 stars rate 1 star.
The pro stock engine is a purpose built 160 cubic inch pushrod v. In pro stock motorcycle, twotime world champion smith earned his first victory of 2018 and 19th of his career with a run of 6. This exciting class, which recently broke the 200 mph barrier, will be competing at several new locations in 2020. Hines won the event when lucas oil buell rider hector arana sr.
Andrew hines enters rare territory with sixth pro stock motorcycle. Nhra drag racing, top fuel and funny car news and stories. By matt polito the turmoil in the pro stock motorcycle class has subsided from nearfrenzy earlier in the year as the nhra struggles to maintain parity between the now four different brands of motorcycle regularly competing. Along with his jmi racing pro stock motorcycle team, the squad will introduce fmt, inc. Kevin mckenna, nhra national dragster senior editor. Unfollow nhra pro stock motorcycle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Graham light, nhras senior vice president of racing operations spoke exclusively with competition about the health of the class. Enjoy this inside look at jerry savoies nhra pro stock motorcycle drag racing. Career best times and speeds updated 7222018 top fuel driver time location, year speed location, year blake alexander 3. The nhra pro stock motorcycle season opener may have been postponed but for rider marc ingwersen the exitement is still off the charts. Jul 04, 2008 i have copies of ahra rule books, 19631971.
The change will be in effect at this weekends 27th annual aaa texas nhra fall nationals at the texas motorplex in dallas. To those who follow nhra pro stock, warren johnson needs no introduction. The growth of the nhras exhibition series for mountain motor pro stock has already been rapid, with 16 cars turning out in charlotte. Fastest motorcycle in nhra history heads to atlanta.
The current nhra pro stock motorcycle elapsed time record is 6. Beginning with the 1973 winternationals, professionals could set records at national events. Bill grumpy jenkins defeated ronnie sox in the final, 9. Hines won three consecutive championships from 20042006, won again in 2014, and in 2015 became the first and youngest rider to win five pro stock motorcycle titles since dave schultz reached that mark in 1994. In the interim, nhra announced a minimum weight increase of 10 pounds for harleydavidson competitors in the pro stock motorcycle class. Former ama prostar pro stock world record holder and nhra champion, 7. No book collection of a true student of the sport will be complete without the history of nhra pro stock, which tells the story of the class via 240 historical photographs and descriptions in the detail readers have come to expect from the staff of national dragster. The debate of nhra pro stocks future continues competition.
Hines claims his record sixth title and 10th championship for harleydavidson screamin eagle drag racing team. Get the best deals on nhra fan publications when you shop the largest online selection at. Endersstevens officially the quickest and fastest of nhras. Pro stock to return to 5 former venues in 2020, but. Mar 06, 2014 nhra pro stock motorcycle contingency prizes by performance times on march 6, 2014 back in 1958, company founder george j. Pro dragster joins the previously announced classes that will compete at all 10 rounds of the series.
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