Industry Support - the Nucleus of the Shootout - June 12/07
Once again, the motorcycling and drag racing industry has thrown their support behind the Hindle Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout in 2007. This support allows us to continue to provide the BIG payouts to the racers and to promote our sponsors that proudly support the motorcycle drag racing scene in Canada!

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  1/8 Mile Action Sets Off CMDRA Season - June 10/07

First-time winner Jim Schellenberg (Top Fuel) was the big victor at the CMDRA Season Opener in Ashcroft, BC on May 19-20.

The event was contested on the 1/8 mile due to the lack of concrete barriers down track (a past issue with the CMDRA at Ashcroft), and despite threatening weather, the CMDRA's best put on their usual sight and sounds specatcle for all in attendance.

For the full story, CLICK HERE!


  Hindle Returns as Shootout Title Sponsor for 5th Year! - Mar. 10/07


The Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout has announced the return of Canadian aftermarket exhaust manufacturer Hindle Exhaust Systems as Title Sponsor of its fifth annual event, being held on Saturday, August 25th at Grand Bend Motorplex.

“Hindle has been the Title Sponsor of this race from the very beginning, and their affiliation has been a key to the continued success and growth of this unique event," Event Organizer Graeme Jones stated. "I couldn't ask for a better Canadian performance company to be aligned with.”

VIEW FULL STORY HERE


  New Bike Photos from Fast Lane Racing - Mar. 26/07


Fast Lane Racing's Ron Houniet sent us these shots from earlier in the year of some new Weekend chassis projects he's setting up for some major Canadian racers.

Houniet also leaked the news that he will be running a unique 60 degree V-twin motor in 2007. While it may not be ready for the season opener, Houniet is looking to have it ready soon - his new Weekend chassis comes set up for the highly developed motor.

VISIT Fast Lane Racing HERE>>


  Canadian Pro Street Registry at Prostreetcanada.com - Mar. 26/07

Ethan Barkley
Turbo GSX-R1000

EBSpeed's Ethan Barkley has created a Canadian Pro Street Registry through the Prostreetcanada.com forums. "(The) forum is intended to keep an up to date count of who is aboard a Pro Street Bike in Canada," explained Barkley.

The vehicle must be registered in Canada. You can
either PM EBSpeed on the Prostreetcanada.com forums, or e-mail ethan@ebspeed.com with the following info:

Team Name:
Hometown:
Owner:
Rider:
Racing Series:
Bike: (year, make & model)
Motivation: (ie. turbo / N2O/ All motor etc.)
Best ET/ MPH:

VIEW FORUM HERE

  2006 CMDRA Schedule - Mar. 26/07

May 19-20
Nl'akapxm Eagle Motorplex Ashcroft, BC

June 30-July 1
Castrol Raceway Edmonton, AB

July 21-22
Nl'akapxm Eagle Motorplex Ashcroft, BC

July 28-29
MHDRA Drag Strip Medicine Hat, AB

August 11-12
Castrol Raceway Edmonton, AB

Sept 15-16
Mission Raceway Park Mission, BC

CMDRA EASTERN SCHEDULE
May 12
Grand Bend Motorplex Grand Bend, ON
Rain Date: May 13
(This race will include the Destroyer and Street classes - non points event for western racers)

June 16-17
Grand Bend Motorplex Grand Bend, ON
Rain Date: June 18
(This race will include Top Fuel, Destroyer and Street classes - non points event for western racers)

July 8
Toronto Motorsports Park Cayuga, ON
No Rain Date (This race will include the Destroyer and Street classes - non points event for western racers)

August 25
Grand Bend Motorplex Grand Bend, ON
Rain Date: August 26 (This race will include the Destroyer and Street classes - non points event for western racers)


  Barkley Wins Two National Champioinships - Dec. 10/06

Ethan Barkley
Turbo GSX-R1000

CMDRA Pro Street racer Ethan Barkley enjoyed yet another successful season in '06, claiming his third consecutive Pro Street title and doubling up with the Street ET championship on his Walt Healy Motorsports Suzuki GSX-R 1000's.

Barkley ran a season best 8.58/170 aboard his Velocity turbocharged Pro Street bike, while the diminutive street classer ran an astounding 9.44/151 - in nearly bone stock trim!

For the full press release and video clips, CLICK HERE!


  Promotions Underway for 2006 Canadian Shootout! - Dec. 11/06

Graeme Jones of GoFast Media Solutions unveiled the brand new 2007 Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout flyers at the Toronto Motorcycle Show, Dec. 8-10 in downtown Toronto.

The flyers were on display with several companies, including Hindle Exhaust Systems and Inside Motorcycles magazine. It also coincided with the announcement that Hindle Exhaust Systems will be returning for a FIFTH STRAIGHT YEAR as title sponsor of the event!


  Recordbooks rocked at Hindle Streetbike Shootout! - Oct. 16/06

Chicago AMA/PROSTAR and Pro Street/Shootout hitter Phil Stoll took the win and set new benchmarks on Canadian turf during the 2006 HIINDLE Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout on October 15 at Grand Bend Motorplex.

After the first date was rained out in August, the event was once again pushed back - one day - due to the impending threat of rain and high winds. Despite the delay, some of the best racers around came out for a chance at the $1000 winner's prize.

Riding Ronnie Mitchell's incredible turbocharged Suzuki Hayabusa, Stoll made the fastest street-tired pass ever made on Canadian soil with a 7.47 at 194.38 MPH. Michigan's Lonnie Angel rode his RCC Turbos-powered 'Busa to the 2nd spot at 7.88/183, and fellow U.S. racer Jason Broski made it three in the 7-second zone with a 7.90/188. RCC's Richard Peppler rode customer 'Canadian Mike' Mildon's 'Busa into the 4th spot at 8.21/177, spinning severely on the top end. Jeff Bloor put the Cycle Max/Orient Express ZX-14 into 5th at 8.88/160, followed by Grand Bend regular Paul Crane (8.88/158), Michigan's Mike Bayes on a new mild, all-motor ZX-14 (9.19/151), and Steve Pfeil's 'Busa at 9.40/146 rounding out the top 8.

Round one saw Stoll, Angel, Broski, Peppler and Crane advance. Stoll got the bye in round two, while Lonnie Angel ran a hot 7.74 to gun down Crane and Broski got the best of Peppler. Angel got the bye into the finals where he would meet Stoll on the defending event champ Mitchell's bike.

Angel took the advantage on the tree and looked to be ahead of Stoll in the first half, but Stoll had the right tuneup and Angel spun on the top end. Stoll's 7.61/189 was enough for Angel's still impressive 7.88.

Thanks to all our sponsors again for your support at this year's event! Thanks also to all the racers and fans who braved the frigid conditions to come see some unbelievable record setting runs.

FOR FASTPIXS.COM EVENT PHOTO GALLERY, CLICK HERE!


  Wild Numbers in Mission! - Sep 28/06

The CMDRA tried hard but couldn't outlast good ol' Mother Nature during the Season Finale at Mission (Sept 16-17) . Race was called after 2 rounds of racing on Sunday, but not before some HUGE numbers were put down:
Jason Arkinstall - Top Fuel - 6.418/219.88 MPH (quickest and fastest Canadian Nitro Harley run ever!)
Ron Houniet - Top Fuel - 6.446/215.82 (personal best ET, second quickest Canadian Nitro Harley run ever)
Andy Beauchemin - Pro Fuel - 6.753/200.80 (personal best, 2nd quickest run in Pro Fuel history on 'out of date' fueler)
Terry Schweigert - Pro Mod - 7.18/186 (making him the 3rd quickest rider in class history)
Nick Allen - V-Rod Destroyer - 9.25/141 (quickest Canadian pass ever)
Ethan Barkley - Pro Street - 8.58/170.64 (2nd quickest and fastest run in class history)

FULL MISSION RESULTS COURTESY CMDRA.com


  CMDRA Rocks Edmonton! - Aug 19/06

Jason Arkinstall was the quickest of five Top Fuelers in the 6-second zone during qualifying on Saturday with a HUGE 6.54/209, by far his quickest pass ever. But Sunday belonged to Mike Scott, who wheeled his Hardcore Racing Harley to the winner's circle, making 5 consistent passes between 6.97 and 7.09 at up to 206 MPH. Ron Houniet reached the semis, and barring anything major, should comfortably wrap up his 11th straight Top Fuel title at the finals in Mission!

Gord Smith ran a personal best 7.31 in Pro Mod qualifying but it was Gary Christopher who got the pole with a red hot 7.26. The two met in the finals, Smith taking the win at 7.33 and building a 41-point lead in Pro Mod points with one race to go.

Pro Street action saw Glen Fraser (being tuned by RCC Turbos' Richard Peppler at Edmonton) rip off a 171 MPH pass, the fastest ever seen in Western Canada. He set the official record at 169.77 and took the win in the finals with a 9.24/166 over Ethan Barkley, who was left on the line with mechanical issues.

For the full lowdown, check out the RESULTS on the CMDRA site!


  CMDRA Fort St. John - Aug 2/06

The CMDRA made its second annual trip to Fort St. John' BC's Northern Lights Raceway on July 22-23. After an exciting and promising debut in '05, this year's event saw lower bike counts, a slippery racing surface, equipment trouble and a bad top-end crash result in a weekend that didn't seem to live up to expectations, despite the valiant work of Mike Scott, Fort St. John staff & volunteers and the CMDRA.

Toni Froehling (Washington) had a bad top-end crash after taking the win over Andy Beauchemin in the Pro Fuel finals, leaving him with a fractured knee, a broken tibia and a collapsed lung. He is currently recovering in Seattle.

John Bryce took the win in Top Fuel with a 7.18. Brian Hall was the only rider in the sixes during qualifying, running a decent 6.89. Most nitro riders stuggled to make it down track on a full pass.

Ken Froese got his second win of the year over Ethan Barkley in Pro Street. PS racers had to severely detune to find any hook with their high-HP street-tire combos on the difficult track.

For results from all classes, visit CMDRA FSJ RESULTS


  Huge Runs Highlight FAAAAST Weekend at MRP - July 3/06

Tom Tourand
HorsepowerHeaven.com Photo

The numbers say it all:
George Welch (Top Fuel) - 6.56! (personal best, Low ET of the meet on high gear only Fueler!)
Ron Houniet (Top Fuel) - 6.57, 215.31 MPH (top speed)
John Breckenridge (Pro Fuel) - 6.703 (quickest ever PF pass in Canada - by over a tenth!)
Len Darnell (Pro Mod) - 7.136 (quickest ever PM pass in Canada - prior to Mission the record was 7.32! Clint Rabb also went 7.17!)
Dave Toth (Destroyer) - Best ET & MPH so far in Canada (9.46 and 142.04 MPH)
Tom Tourand (Pro Street) - 166.69 MPH (new class record)

For all the dirty details and some great shots by Larry Pfister, CLICK HERE (unofficial results courtesy MissionRacewayPark.com)


  Breckenridge, Froese Among Winners in Oiltown - June 27/06

John Breckenridge
Photo by Laura Millsip

Ron Houniet ran a new Canadian Top Fuel Harley record with a 6.477-second pass in Edmonton (the first sub-6.50 by a Canuck on home soil) but it was Top Fuel rookie John Breckenridge who earned the win at the CMDRA's first trip of the year to the fast Alberta track.

Houniet qualified on the pole for the second race in a row with a hot 6.59/207, and then ran 6.57/205 and 6.47/213.47 MPH in the first two rounds. Unfortunately he crossed the line against Breckenridge's Pro Fuel bike in the semis and was disqualified. Breckenridge went on to defeat Kevin Boyer in the final round with a 7.10.

For full results from all classes, CLICK HERE


  Houniet Opens 06 with Win in Medicine Hat - June 15/06

Ron Houniet (Top Fuel), Tony Clizbe (Pro Mod), Andy Beauchemin (Pro Fuel) and Ethan Barkley (Pro Street) were among the lucky winners at the CMDRA Season Opener at Medicine Hat Dragway on June 3-4.

Houniet qualified on the pole in Top Fuel at 4.45/166 (all classes ran 1/8 mile on the 1/4 mile track) and took out Ken Kent in the finals, 4.58-4.68.

Beauchemin's Pro Fueler was the fastest bike on the premises, running 168.54 and 169.17 MPH over the weekend (Houniet's 166.67 was the fastest speed in Top Fuel). Al Miles took the Pro Dragster win as regular hitters John Breckenridge and Rod Anderson were no shows at MH. Nick Allen ran 6.30/110 to win the inaugural event for the V-Rod Destroyer class, while John Fyvie won Modified, Jeff Knowles won SuperGas, Burke Foster took the Superbike win, and Barkley doubled up with a Street ET victory.

Watch the fur fly when the dogs return to Castrol Raceway in Edmonton this weekend, June 17-18!!!!
MEDICINE HAT RESULTS - CLICK HERE


  M/C Drag Racing Industry Gets Behind Shootout - June 27/06

The Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout is pleased to announce several sponsor additions for its August 27 event at Grand Bend Motorplex.

RCC Turbos/Richard's Custom Cycle has supported the Shootout from the very start. RCC owner Richard Peppler is no stranger to making fast and powerful motorcycles, as evidenced by his Canadian record holding turbocharged Hayabusa (7.85/192 MPH). RCC Turbos is the Canadian leader in turbocharger kits for late model imports and v-twins including the Suzuki Hayabusa, GSX-R and Harley V-Rod.

While specializing in turbo kits and accessories, RCC also does everything from nitrous installations to dyno tuning. RCC distributes and installs a wide variety of aftermarket performance parts and also builds its own custom products in-house.

For more information, visit www.rccturbos.com, e-mail richard@rccturbos.com or phone (519) 291-2171.


INSIDE MOTORCYCLES, Canada's source for motorcycle news, has been a strong supporter of the Shootout from the very start and have continued their support and coverage of the event for 2006.

Published ten times a year out of its Toronto headquarters, Inside Motorcycles features the latest manufacturer info, new bike tests, product evaluations and the most comprehensive national and international racing coverage in all of Canada. They are a member of the Inside Track Communications family, which also includes Inside Track News, IMX (Inside Motocross) and Sport Compact National.

CLICK INSIDEMOTORCYCLES.COM TO GET 2 FREE ISSUES!


Fastpixs.com provides on-site event photography with a focus on drag racing in Ontario. They print the highest quality photos from their mobile digital photo lab right at the track, meaning you can get photos of your ride almost immediately! Fastpixs.com's work during the last two Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout races were featured in several acclaimed magazines and on dozens of websites.

Be sure to stop by the Fastpixs booth on the midway to see the shots they took of your ride, or check out photos from last year's race. Fastpixs has over 60,000 pics available through its website.

Fastpixs.com Event Photos
http://www.fastpixs.com
ahamberg@sympatico.ca
519-897-4225


MOTORCYCLE MOJO is a unique Canadian motorcycle magazine published 6 times per year featuring top notch articles and photos of everyday situations that fellow riders want to discuss.

Travel stories, custom bike features, road tests, bios, event coverage and much more is squeezed into a tight 5 ¼" x 8 ¼" full colour magazine.

MOTORCYCLE MOJO's alternative angle on the motorcycling community has earned it praise as one of the newer members of the Canadian motorcyle magazine industry.

"Our readers have one thing in common... the love of motorcycles and where they take them!"

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  CMDRA Destroyer Class - Who's Showin? - May 28/06

A recent post on the CMDRA Messageboard has stirred up some questions about the potential turnouts for the organization's new Destroyer class. With races both West and East this year, the CMDRA has certainly committed to the class. The question is, will the racers show?

"Harley-Davidson has sent a list of who will be racing out of their dealers, and it looks like at least 6 in the West and 8 in the East," said the CMDRA's Adele Tompkins. "That is without taking into consideration the people who bought them privately."

The V-Rod Destroyer class has had a fairly successful season so far in the AHDRA, with 35 entries gunning for the gold in St. Louis earlier this month and virtually every competitor running in the 9-second zone. Louisiana racer Erik Ryder is currently the big gun in this class, holding the record at 9.22 seconds and holding on to a slim 3-point lead in points over perennial hitter Tripp Nobles.

Teams and dealers have been quiet about who's going to show in both the East and the West, but with the first event in Medicine Hat coming up next weekend, we're soon to find out!


  Cycle Max Building Factory-Backed ZX14 - Mar. 9/06

Noted tuner and drag racer Jeff Bloor of Cycle Max Services has completed a deal with Canadian Kawasaki Motors to run a ZX-14R in the Heads Up Shootout class this summer.

Bloor is hoping the bike will become the quickest and fastest street legal Kawasaki in Canadian history.

“With Hindle Exhaust building us the newest generation Sidewinder exhaust and a multi-stage nitrous system,

some minor engine mods performed by Gord Bush Performance, we hope to have the bike in the 400 hp area.”

Bloor will be announcing a full schedule and sponsor list in the near future.


  CMDRA Goes East with Destroyer Class! - Feb. 20/06

June 18th
Grand Bend Motorplex
(www.grandbendmotorplex.com)

July 9th
Toronto Motorsports Park (www.torontomotorsportspark.com)

August 27th
Sanair Dragway - QC
(www.sanairracing.com)

The CMDRA will head to Eastern Canada for the first time ever in 2006, sanctioning a class for the brand new Harley-Davidson V-Rod Destroyer.

In addition to running the Screamin' Eagle V-Rod Destroyer class as part of their full series in '06, the CMDRA will also sanction the class at three races in Ontario and Quebec, with more events possibly being added at a later date.

“The CMDRA is proud to be the sanctioning body of choice for this exciting new class,” said CMDRA Director Jerry Gordon. “We're glad to have the opportunity to expand our sport across the country.”

For more info visit CMDRA.com


  McRae to Debut Turbo Kawi in 06 - Jan. 10/05

Former IDBA/Prostar Top Gas pilot John McRae is set to return to the strip in 2006 with an impressive turbocharged Kawasaki.

A Turbonetics turbo atop 1325cc's of KZ muscle should be enough to get McRae into the low 8/high 7-second zone relatively easy. A unique Hilborn injection system, Orient Express transmission and a load of other goodies round out a stout overall package. Expect this thing to fly once the combination is sorted out!

VIEW PHOTOS HERE>> 1 2


  AHDRA Vegas - Nov. 15/05



Photo by Laura Millsip

The AHDRA Jims Las Vegas Nationals marked the conclusion of the AHDRA season on November 11-13. Ron Houniet, Doug Ainsworth, Ken Kent, Andy Beauchemin and Terry Brown were among several Canadians who made the trip to Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Houniet established a new Canadian Harley record with a 6.494 in round one of eliminations. His 216.24 MPH trap speed was also a new Canadian record. John Bryce obliterated his previous career-bests with a 6.61@214 MPH during qualifying.

Andy Beauchemin qualified 5th in Pro Fuel (7.08) and reached round two. Doug Ainsworth qualified on the pole and reached the finals in Pro Modified. Terry Brown ran his CMDRA Super Gas bike in Super Sport (10.30) and also reached the finals after qualifying 3rd.

CMDRA regulars Rod Anderson and John Breckenridge met in the Pro Drag finals, with Breckenridge taking the win.

For full qualifying and eliminations results, click here!


  Champs Crowned in Mission - Sept. 19/05

Video Still by HorsepowerHeaven

The CMDRA finished up a successful 2005 series with the Season Finale at Mission Raceway Park, Sept. 17-18.

Check out this sweet shot (left) taken by Larry Pfister showing Clint Rabb and Tony Clizbe in Pro Mod, front ends lifted as they cross the finish line! Watch for more stuff coming at HorsepowerHeaven.com

For quick results courtesy Ken Froese of the CMDRA, click here!
For qualifying photos by Philphoto.com, click here!


  Peppler Hits the 7's!!!! - UPDATED Sept. 17/05

Fastpixs.com photo

Richard Peppler has been on a tear recently, solidifying his postition as the new king of the Canadian street legal racing scene. He became the first Canadian to make a 7-second pass on a Shootout-style streetbike when he wheeled his 600 HP RCC Turbos Suzuki Hayabusa to a 7.859 at Milan Dragway in Michigan.

The next weekend he went 192.38 MPH while winning the Streetbike Shootout held at Toronto Motorsports Park and also ran the first 7-second pass by a Canadian on home turf with a 7.944/191 at the same event. Keep up the good work Richard!


  Shootout History Made in Grand Bend - Aug. 30/05

Fastpixs.com photo

The Hindle Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout went off with a bang on Sunday, August 28 at Grand Bend Motorplex in Grand Bend, ON. Those who came out to watch the spectacular show witnessed insane side-by-side 185 MPH racing and saw the Canadian record books rewritten yet again.

FULL STORY and PHOTO GALLERY HERE>>


  Pollard Runs INSANE 220 MPH pass!!! - Aug 15/05

photo courtesy Pollard Racing

Is Geoff Pollard the fastest man on two wheels in Canadian history?

Pollard lit up the scoreboards at the AMA/PROSTAR Pingel Thunder Nationals at Indianapolis Raceway Park with a blistering 220.58 MPH qualifying pass, the fastest quarter-mile pass ever made by a Canadian. It could very well be the first time any Canadian motorcycle rider has eclipsed 220 MPH.

Pollard's new MPH record now makes him the quickest AND fastest Canadian motorcycle drag racer, following h's 6.390-second pass in Norwalk back in July.

Florida racer Jim Brantley won the event, running Low ET and High MPH at 6.00/232.

  Peppler Wins Milan SBS Event - Aug 14/05

GoFast photo

Richard Peppler (Listowel, ON) got his first victory aboard his RCC Turbos Suzuki Hayabusa when he came out on top of a healthy 15-bike Streetbike Shootout field at Milan Dragway (Michigan) on August 5.

Peppler qualified 5th at 8.35/182.90 and worked his way to the finals where he would meet up with Bud Yoder from Flint, MI. Yoder fell off his earlier pace and Peppler ran a solid 8.39/183 to earn his first drag racing victory.

  Strong Industry Support Strengthens Shootout -Aug. 6/05

Some of the top names in the Canadian motorcycling and drag racing industry have stepped up to lend their support to the 3rd annual Hindle Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout, August 28 at Grand Bend Motorplex.

Along with current sponsors Hindle Exhaust Systems and RCC Turbos, the Shootout has welcomed Cycle Max Services (Brampton, ON) Inside Motorcycles magazine, Mickey Thompson Tires and Fastpixs.com Event Photos as

Official sponsors.
View full press releases at the following link: OFFICIAL SHOOTOUT WEBSITE

  Racer's Choice Street Bike Nationals Rescheduled - Aug. 14/05

The Streetbike Nationals, sponsored by Racer's Choice (Brantford, ON) originally scheduled for August 14 has been rescheduled to Sept. 10 due to rain.
Street Bike, Race Bike/Sled and Heads-up classes will still run at the rescheduled race. There will also be a wheelie contest, a burnout contest and an always popular pit bike challenge.

Gates open at 10 AM with Open Time Runs starting at 11. Eliminations get underway at 3 pm. For more information visit TorontoMotorsportsPark.com.


  Fort St. John A Huge Success Despite Wet Weekend - July 30/05

photo courtesy Laura Millsip

The CMDRA's first race at Northern Lights Raceway in Fort St John, BC was a great success despite the unruly weather. The rains came Friday night and lasted till Saturday evening.

The town of Fort St. John rolled out the red carpet for the CMDRA and the support from the local community was unbelievable, including several generous donations from the business community of north-eastern B.C. that enabled the CMDRA to DOUBLE the payouts for the winner in each class.

Winners included Brian Hall (Top Fuel), Gord Smith (Pro Mod), John Breckenridge (Pro Dragster) and Ethan Barkley (Streetbike Shootout).
VIEW PRESS RELEASE & RESULTS
PHOTO GALLERY COURTESY LAURA MILLSIP (coming soon)

  Barkley Continues Successful Season - July 29/05

GoFast photo

CMDRA Streetbike Shootout racer Ethan Barkley continued his outright dominance of the class by claiming his fourth consecutive win this season at Northern Lights Raceway in Fort St. John, BC July 23-24.

Barkley's Walt Healy Suzuki GSX-R1000 has been nearly flawless this season, flexing the bike's upgrades made during the off-season with mid 8-second performances. He set a new CMDRA class record at 8.68-seconds while taking victory in Mission earlier this month.

He actually ran a quicker 8.56 that couldn't be backed up for an official record but now stands as the quickest pass for a street legal motorcycle in Western Canada.

He followed up the win in Mission with a victory at Fort St. John, taking out Tom Tourand's Suzuki Hayabusa in the finals, 8.95 to a close 9.28 from Tourand. Barkley looks to ride the momentum into Edmonton for the CMDRA's second stop at Bud Park, August 13-14.


  Pollard Sets New Canadian Motorcycle Record - July 18/05

photo courtesy Pollard Racing

Geoff Pollard had an unforgettable weekend of racing at the AMA/PROSTAR Wiseco Cyclefest at Norwalk Raceway Park in Norwalk, OH July 16-17.

Pollard piloted the still-new Dryden/Pollard Nitrosports Top Fuel motorcycle to a new Canadian record en route to his first victory in Top Fuel. His 6.390-second, 211.99 MPH first round blast made him the quickest Canadian on two wheels, eclipsing the record held by Dan Butters' Northern Storm entry (6.44-seconds).

Pollard went on to defeat Australian Jay Upton in the finals, 6.48/208 to a hard charging 6.62/218 from Upton. 

  Wild Weekend in Mission - July 15/05

Photo by Laura Millsip

Chris Gartman made history on the weekend of July 3-4 when he wheeled his one-of-a-kind rear-engined Nitro Harley into the Top Fuel winner's circle at the CMDRA's first stop at Mission Raceway Park (Mission, BC). Gartman beat Ron Houniet in the finals, while Houniet set a new Top Fuel ET record with an unreal 6.583-second, 213.47 MPH blast in the second round.

Gord Smith (Pro Modified), Doug Ainsworth (Modified), Ethan Barkley (Streetbike Shootout) and Kerry Lockhart (Super Gas) joined Gartman in the winner's circle in Mission.

VIEW PHOTO GALLERY HERE>>


  Houniet Grabs ET Records In Mission - July 18/05

Photo by Laura Millsip

Ron Houniet (Haney, BC) made Canadian history by becoming the first Canadian Nitro Harley racer to break the 6.5-second zone in Canada with a picture-perfect 6.583 @ 213.47mph during eliminations at the CMDRA race in Mission July 3-4.

That run was enough for a new CMDRA record and was just shy of his 6.54-second career best run in Vegas last spring. He also set a new 1/8 mile record on the same pass at 4.31-seconds.

VIEW PRESS RELEASE FROM FASTLANE RACING


  Peppler Reaches Semis in Michigan- Apr. 10/05

Richard Peppler brought his RCC Turbos Hayabusa to Milan Dragway's monthly Heads Up event on Friday, July 1. He qualified 3rd (8.39@171 MPH) and reached the semis where he was ousted by event winner Todd Zeller.

Peppler will also be attending the next Milan event on Aug. 6th as well as the Streetbike Nationals at Toronto Motorsports Park in mid August.

For more info visit RCCTurbos.com


  Nitro Harleys Light Up Rocky Mountain Nat's - July 15/05

Ron Houniet emerged victorious in the 8-bike Nitro Harley exhibition at the IHRA Western RV Rocky Mountain Nationals at Bud Park in Edmonton, June 24-26. Houniet ran Low ET and Top Speed (6.701 @ 211.69mph), both ends of the track motorcycle record. He defeated hometown boy Andy Beauchemin in the semis before downing Brian Hall in the finals, 6.808 @ 201.10mph to Brian's 6.918 @203.40mph.

FULL QUALIFYING AND ELIMINATION RESULTS COURTESY IHRA.COM


  Harleys Invade 'The Bend' - June 21/05

Grand Bend Motorplex was a sea of chrome this Sunday as hundreds upon hundreds of v-twin riders dropped in for the track's annual Father's Day 'Harleys By The Beach' event sponsored by Rocky's H-D.

The event included the first side-by-side Top Fuel Harley passes seen at Grand Bend since the IHRA dropped the class in '02.

CLICK HERE FOR FULL GALLERY BY FASTPIXS.COM


  Peppler Impressive in Early Testing - June 21/05

Richard Peppler (Listowel, ON) piloted his RCC Turbos Suzuki Hayabusa streetbike to an 8.221/184.08 during last weekend's Harleys By The Beach event at Grand Bend Motorplex. After qualifying yielded a pair of 8.6's at over 175 MPH, Peppler finally got the power to the ground in eliminations.

This was the first time on a prepped track for Peppler this year, so watch for his times to improve before he returns to Grand Bend for the Hindle Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout on Aug. 28.


  #%*$ Ashcroft! Houniet Wins Edmonton - updated June 21/05

Ron Houniet (Top Fuel), Gord Smith (Pro Mod), Ethan Barkley (Streetbike Shootout) and Kim Beauchemin (Modified) were among the winners at the recent CMDRA event at Bud Park on June 10-11. CanadianDragbike.com was there to catch all the action. Check out our photo gallery for a ton of great photos from the weekend!
CLICK HERE FOR OUR GALLERY!
VIEW OUR FULL EVENT REVIEW HERE!!!


  Barkley Wins SBS in Ashcroft - May 31/05

2004 CMDRA Streetbike Shootout champ Ethan Barkley started his quest for a second consecutive title by winning the CMDRA Season Opener in Ashcroft. Barkley's nitrous Suzuki GSX-R1000 was the star of the class since the turbo bikes of Dave Galbiati, Tom Tourand and Gerald Beatch weren't ready for Ashcroft.

'Our main intention was to attend this event and acquire more insight on the set-up of our new MTC multi-stage lock-up clutch and the

updated chassis,' Barkley said. After qualifying number one with a 9.09 and reaching 160 MPH on Saturday, Barkley rolled over the field on Sunday running bests of 9.02 and 159 MPH.

Barkley should have some serious competition when the CMDRA makes its way to Edmonton for the next CMDRA race on June 11-12. 'We have always performed exceptionally well there and I will step it up to the next level for sure,' Barkley noted. 'Both Galbiati and Tourand will have their bikes up and running, and Beatch is expected to debut his turbocharged Suzuki GS at this event as well.'

  Drag-On VS Hardcore - Round One - May 31/05

The heated Drag-On Racing vs. Hardcore Racing feud finally made it to the dragstrip this month after a preseason of trash talking from both sides.

"Our biggest goal this season is to kick some Drag-On ass," boasted Hardcore Racing pilot Mike Scott during the preseason. Despite being a nitro rookie, Scott should be a serious threat in Top Fuel in 2005.


His rival Ross Cuthbertson of Drag-On Racing wasn't phased and has his own plans for '05. "Our original plan was to take the #1 plate from Mr. Houniet," Cuthbertson said," but we settled on an even better goal - kicking some Hardcore Racing ass!"

Neither racer had the weekend they had hoped for in Ashcroft. Both failed to make a complete run down the track, Cuthbertson's 8.10/157 on Saturday only marginally quicker than Scott's 8.22/155. Both failed to make the cut for the 8-bike field and left with the same amount of points.

We'll have to wait until Edmonton to see who backs up their words first!
(photos courtesy Drag-On Racing & Hardcore Racing)


  CMDRA Racers Open Season in Ashcroft - updated May 31/05

The CMDRA's highly anticipated 2005 season finally got underway May 21-22 with the series opener in Ashcroft. The big news was the surprise DNQ by defending multi-time champ Ron Houniet in Top Fuel. Pro Mod and Pro Drag saw some huge numbers show up on the boards.

Check out final round results, updated event summary and photo gallery!
>> CLICK HERE FOR RESULTS
>> CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO GALLERY


  Hindle Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout Returns!! - May 12/05

Hindle Exhaust Systems has returned as sponsor of the 3rd annual Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout, to be held August 28 at Grand Bend Motorplex in Grand Bend, ON.

Racers from Canada and the U.S. are encouraged to attend this heads-up street legal race. The class is designed for street legal motorcycles with DOT tires and a max 68" wheelbase. Rules are based on standard 68" Streetbike Shootout rules.

The Shootout is held in conjunction with Grand Bend's wildly popular Hully Gully Summer Sizzler All-Bike Drags, which features classes from Street ET to Quick 16. The Shootout portion of the event will also feature the RCC Turbos Dyno Shootout and a Sportbike Corral where racers and spectators alike can park and display their rides.

"Having the Hindle Shootout back as part of our Summer Sizzler program is awesome," said Grand Bend Motorplex owner Paul Spriet. "Last years competition was amazing, and I know Graeme Jones (event organizer) along with the entire GBM staff will be working hard to make this years event even bigger and better."

The 16-bike Shootout class will pay $1000 to win, with payouts starting with first round winners. For more information, full rules and sponsorship opportunities, check out The Website or contact event organizer Graeme Jones at (416) 503-0176 or shootout@canadiandragbike.com.


  Hindle Renews Title Sponsorship - May 12/05

Hindle Exhaust Systems, a worldwide leader in performance exhausts and one of Canada's strongest motorcycle racing supporters, has returned as Title Sponsor of the Canadian Fastest Streetbike Shootout for the third straight year.


Hindle has been backing the Shootout from day one and has remained a staunch supporter of the sportbike drag racing scene. Their new line of drag racing exhaust systems shows that they are serious about their involvement in the sport.

"Hindle is happy to return as Title Sponsor of the Streetbike Shootout,” noted Lee Hindle. “We feel that drag racing is a growing field, and as a result we have invested a lot of time and money to create our brand new Sidewinder and Street Megaphone series."

Hindle's new Sidewinder and Street Megaphone systems are already available for the Suzuki Hayabusa and GSX-R1000, as well as Kawasaki's ZX10 and ZX12. Hindle's extensive racing experience and tireless research & development has paid off with a typically top notch product.

For more info on all of Hindle's products, visit www.hindle.com or e-mail info@hindle.com.

Hindle products are distributed in Canada through Parts Canada (www.partscanada.com) and in the U.S. through Parts Unlimited (www.parts-unlimited.com) and Street & Competition (www.street-n-comp.com).


  Grand Bend to feature Motorcycles at Canadian Nat's - May 12/05

Grand Bend Motorplex and IHRA are pleased to announce the addition of a No-Box Bike/Sled class to the ET program of Canada's Biggest Drag race, The Mopar Canadian Nationals presented by Castrol June 10 -12th, 2005.

According to GBM General Manager Ron Biekx: "Both GBM and IHRA are very pleased to include the Super Bike/Sled program in this years ev