Yoder Wins Shootout Again!!!! - June 23/09

The Suzuki Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout is in the books! Bud Yoder (Flint, MI) became the first 2-time champion of this event when he beat Calgary's Dave Burleigh in the finals, running Low E.T. and Top Speed of the weekend at 7.59/189.47.

FULL STORY HERE

FASTPIXS.com EVENT GALLERY HERE!!!


  Hybrid Racing & CFSBS Post Canadian Bonus! - June 5/09

Hybrid Racing (Ottawa, ON) and the Suzuki Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout have teamed up to offer up a bonus to the quickest qualified Canadian racer at the Grand Bend Motorplex event on June 20.


$100 cash will be awarded to the Canadian racer who posts the quickest elapsed time (E.T.) in qualifying. Three qualifying rounds are scheduled.

"I'm thrilled to partner with Jonathan Chen, Owner of Hybrid Racing for this bonus," stated Shootout Organizer Graeme Jones. "This is simply a way to show our support to the Canadian racers who have really stepped up their performance and made Pro Street racing a big deal here in Canada."

The Suzuki Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout will be held on Saturday, June 20 at Grand Bend Motorplex. Come see the best in Canada (including Hybrid Racing-sponsored Dustin Tellier) battle it out with some of the fastest Pro Street racers south of the border in a true Can-Am Shootout!

  Cory's Cycle Sales Stocking Shinkos- May 27/09

Cory's Motorcycle Sales & Salvage is currently stocking Shinko tires. For the full lowdown, click here for the Pro Street Canada thread (including models and prices) or visit www.402bike.com!

 


  Hybrid Racing Sponsors AMA Pro Street! - May 27/09

We first heard about this news a while back, but thought it was worth mentioning here on CDO.

The Dunigan Racing Pro Street Shootout, held every Saturday night during AMA DRAGBIKE events, has received extra backing from Ottawa-based Hybrid Racing!

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE


  CMDRA Champ Mike Scott Coming Back to GBM - May 27/09

Mike Scott
Photo by Graeme Jones/ Canadiandragbike.com

CMDRA Top Fuel Champion Mike Scott is at the top of the list of racers planning to compete in the CMDRA/Rocky's Harleys By The Beach Top Fuel competition at Grand Bend Motorplex on June 20-21.

3 rounds of qualifying will be held on Saturday with eliminations to follow on Sunday. More racers are being added to the list as the event draws near, so this year's event looks to be another blockbuster for Rocky's H-D, the CMDRA and Grand Bend Motorplex!


  Konopacki Off To Strong Start - Apr 14/09

Mike Konopacki
Photo by Graeme Jones/ Canadiandragbike.com

AMA DRAGBIKE veteran sportsman racer Mike Konopacki (Hampton, ON) has had a strong start to the 2009 season after strong showings over the first two races of the season.

Konopacki currently sits atop the points in Pro E.T. after a win at the season opener in Valdosta, GA and a runner-up showing at the ensuing Atlanta race. He's also sitting second in Super Comp points thanks to a runner-up showing in Valdosta. To cap it off, Konopacki is fourth in Top Gas after a runner-up in Atlanta.

The next AMA DRAGBIKE race is this coming weekend (May 2-3) at Memphis Motorsports Park in Memphis, TN. Best of luck!


  CMDRA Season Just Over A Month Away - Apr 14/09

The 2009 CMDRA points series officially begins at the CMDRA All Bike Drags Western Season Opener at Eagle Motorplex in
Ashcroft - May 23-24, 2009.

As per a recent press release by the organization, "The CMDRA is looking forward to another action packed season of racing featuring the fastest, most exciting ALL MAKE motorcycle drag racing action in Canada including the Screamin' Eagle Top Fuel Series, Screamin' Eagle Pro Fuel Series, Screamin' Eagle Pro Dragster Series, Pro Modified Series, Pro Stock Series, Modified Series, Triple J Pipelines Super Gas Series, Screamin' Eagle Stock XL (883) Series, Pro Street Series, McNeney & McNeney Super Bike Series, Mission Springs Brewing Company Street Series, Screamin' Eagle V-Rod Destroyer Series, Gasoline Alley Harley-Davidson Hot Harley Series, Drag Specialties Gas Shootout and the All Steel Builders/Time Machine Motorsports Fuel Shootout."

Watch for results here and at the CMDRA Forums. And check out that great Pro Street photo featured at the bottom of the event poster - taken by yours truly!


  RCC Turbos Becomes CMDRA Pro Street Sponsor! - Apr 14/09

The Canadian Motorcycle Drag Racing Association recently announced that turbo specialist RCC Turbos has come on board as Official Sponsor of the Pro Street series for 2009.

“It was a natural fit that RCC Turbos came on board for 2009,”

said CMDRA Director and class competitor Ethan Barkley. “Several of the leading competitors in the class utilize RCC Turbo kits. They make some of the best kits on the market today, and the technical support is outstanding."

Because of RCC Turbos’ support, the CMDRA will offer an entire East Pro Street series in addition to the popular West series. The new East series will have it's own championship points system, payouts and record tracking.

RCC Turbos is a world renowned builder of turbocharger kits and parts based in Fordwich, ON. Owner Richard Peppler will be campaigning his own brand new turbocharged Suzuki Hayabusa on the East tour this year.

For more info visit www.cmdra.com or www.rccturbos.com.


  WHRA Schedule announced for 2009 - Apr 14/09

Ron Houniet
Photo by Laura Millsip

The quickest and fastest drag bikes on the west coast have announced a six race schedule for 2009, four at major NHRA races, and one at the Edmonton IHRA National Event.

"Its a great opportunity for us to run and expose our horsepower and performance of our TOP FUEL NITRO BIKES at the NHRA Lucas Oil events and IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals in Edmonton" said spokesperson and racer Ron Houniet.

2009 WHRA SCHEDULE
May 22-24 NHRA Lucas Oil Series Lordco BC National,s Mission Raceway Park
July 3,4,5 IHRA Rocky Mountain Nationals, Castrol Raceway Park, Edmonton Alberta
July 10-12 NHRA Lucas Oil Series, Woodburn Ore.
July 25-26 NHRA National Open, Mission Raceway Park
August 1 Nitro Nationals, Rocky Mountain Raceway, Salt lake City Utah
November 5-8 NHRA Lucas Oil Series Finale, Las Vegas Motor Speedway

  Pollard Nitrosports Signs Sponsor - Apr 14/09

Geoff Pollard
Photo courtesy Pollard Nitrosports

Pollard Nitrosports is proud to announce it’s newly formed marketing partnership with Brad Penn Lubricants for the upcoming 2009 season.

“This oil is by far the best quality product that we can put in our bike.” said rider Geoff Pollard. “The consistency it provides us with allows us to lean on the tune-up a little more and know that the oil is doing its job in the process.”

For more on Brad Penn Lubricants, visit www.bradpennracing.com


  Suzuki Returns As Shootout Sponsor - Mar 5/09

Suzuki Canada has returned as Title Sponsor of the 2009 Suzuki Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout, being held on Saturday June 20 at Grand Bend Motorplex.

READ FULL PRESS RELEASE!



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