It's easy to forget that Beemers had a reputation as two-wheeled Zimmer frames before the brand had its first crack at a superbike back in 2009, but the S1000RR laid waste to the field upon debut and immediately started winning every comparo test in Christendom. In an all-Matt Smith Racing final round, Scotty, In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Pollacheck continued the strong start to his 2021 season, picking up his first No. Pro Stock Motorcycle, formerly known as Pro Stock Bike, is a motorcycle drag racing class that is the two-wheeled equivalent of Pro Stock. It also prompted cylinder-head porters to raise the intake-port roofs and stand the valves up, giving the airflow a straighter shot at the valve. Ferri says that 15 years ago the cylinder heads werent good enough to support short rods, so longer rods were acceptable. Andrew Hines won three championships and Ed Krawiec won two, utilizing the V-Rod. For the first time, Vance & Hines has integrated finger-follower technology rather than a shim-under-bucket design in a drag racing cylinder head, which allows for less mass in the valve train and increased rpm. Years ago I was at 1.8:1, says Ferri. With all eight pistons installed (not including the front and rear seals that are extremely tight and robust to withstand the high crankcase vacuum), the twisting force to rotate the crankshaft on Pro Stock engines can be measured with an inch-pound torque wrench. The Damon Hypersport: 200 horsepower (electric) Damon's co-founders Jay Giraud and Dominique Kwong at CES 2020. But to win the 40th and final race in, Andrew Hines picked up the most recent Pro Stock Motorcycle victory at Atlanta Dragway, doing so at the track in 2019. Pro Stock Pro Stock Sell Your Item Sometimes called factory hot rods, these vehicles must have engines and bodies from the same OEM and all of the components must be available to the public, and for the NHRA, engines are restricted to 500 ci. The first female driver in this category is Vicki Farr; the first officially licensed driver is Stephanie Reaves, as well as first to qualify at a NHRA National Event, and the best known female face in this category is Angelle Sampey (Seeling), who set a national record 7.38 second elapsed time in 1996, during her rookie year. If you want to make good power up high, you have to have a short intake runner.. Damon.

History in the making at Four-Wide Nationals, Josh Hart looks to finish the job and pick up first four-wide win in Charlotte, Design: Naturally aspirated 160-cid V-Twin, two-valves per cylinder, Design: Naturally-aspirated 1,850cc (113 cid) inline four cylinder, two-valves per cylinder based on an OE Suzuki GS 1150, Engine block: Billet 7075 aluminum, CNC machined, Bore centers: 95mm 1, 2 - 3, 4 (3.74inch)/120mm 2, 3 (4.72 inch), Crankshaft: CNC-machined steel plain-rod bearings, roller mains, Crankshaft: CNC-machined steel nine-piece pressed/welded together with roller bearing rods and mains, Cylinder heads: 6013 Billet-aluminum, CNC ported, Cylinder heads: Cast aluminum, CNC ported, Intake valve size: 46-48mm (1.81 inch-1.89 inch), Exhaust valve size: 38-40mm (1.49 inch-1.58 inch), Valve covers: billet aluminum or cast magnesium, Camshaft: Roller camshaft made from tool steel, four individual cams, gear driven, Camshaft: Roller chain driven, plain bearing, tool steel, Typical lift: 0.575-0.625 inch (x rocker ratio), Typical lift: 16mm-18mm (.63 inch-.70 inch), Duration: 265-275 degrees (intake); 265-275 degrees (exhaust), Duration: 285-290 degrees (intake); 300-305 degrees (exhaust), Pushrods: 8-inch length, minimum per valve, Valve springs: Steel, 195 pounds installed, 475 pounds max lift, Valve springs: Steel, 500-pounds installed, 1,400-pounds, max lift, Throttle body: Individual per cylinder/ billet aluminum with 3.25-inch blade, Throttle body: Individual per cylinder sealed to a common plenum airbox; Lectron carburetors also an option and widely used, Intake runners: Billet magnesium or billet-aluminum, common plenum, breathing from sealed airbox, Fuel Injectors: Limited to one per cylinder. Hed appreciate what happened in the final qualifying session of the NHRA Finals from the Pomona, Ca. It is risky to travel to Mars in an aluminum can but men and women building on the ideas of others will one-day step foot there. That got the pin out of the oil ring. Last year, Johnson, A thrilling, record-breaking 2022 season in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series is set for one unbelievable final race, as world champions will be crowned at the 57th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at legendary Auto Club Raceway at, Hector Arana Jr., who made just his fifth appearance this season in Dallas,at the 37th annual Texas NHRA FallNationals., provided a thrilling underdog winner in Pro Stock Motorcycle, grabbing his first victory since 2019 with a run of 6.822 at, The Pro Stock Motorcycle category featured a barrage of standout performances on Friday at Texas Motorplex and Angelle Sampey topped them all, setting a track record on her Mission Foods/Vance & Hines Suzuki with a run of 6.728 at 202.05, Among all competitors in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series, nobody has made a bigger move in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs than Pro Stock Motorcycles Angie Smith. Five drivers in four different classes elicited many emotions. The category was mostly dominated by Suzuki GS powered machines until the introduction of the Buell and the Harley-Davidson V-Rod. 1 qualifier since 2019 with a run of 6.789 at 198.44 on his Slick 50 Suzuki at the Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at, Its been more than five weeks since the Pro Stock Motorcycle class last raced, and Steve Johnson still hasnt stopped celebrating. The motorcycles in Pro Stock Motorcycle are powered by large-displacement V-twin engines, typically ranging from 1600cc to 2000cc in size. Reigning Funny Car world champion Ron Capps will look for another win in the Pep Boys NHRA Funny Car All-Star Callout as it once again will thrill fans as part of the prestigious Dodge Power Brokers NHRA U.S. Nationals in Indy on Sunday, Sept. 3. Before there was a Streetfighter V4, the Brutale 1000 Serie Oro was as nutty as production naked bikes got. The latest iteration of a GSX-R lineage that shocked the world in 2005 is a beautifully put together package with manners so outstanding that I found myself riding the twisties in first gear, just to hear that sweet Gixxer rasp a little higher up the tacho. Pro Stock will take part in 18 events, while Pro Stock Motorcycle will appear at 15 races. The Lightning bike still stands out as the craziest thing I've ever ridden. A 10-unit track-only special RSV4 X shows that this motor's good for at least 225 horses, too. Last year, Johnson NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle NHRA Pomona Season Finale Sure to be a Thriller Jack Korpela October 18, 2022 NHRA Pomona Season Finale Sure to be a Thriller, How Hector Arana Jr. On the left are the new Jesel cartridge lifters and belt drive specifically for the DRCE4 block, and PAC offers a range of valve springs that will work in 500ci applications as well as Pro Mod and other Mountain Motor applications. Stability of the cylinder, thats where all the power comes from, says Morgan. In the third qualifying session she set a personal, On a record-setting day in Pro Stock Motorcycle at the 11th annual NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMAX Dragway, it was Scotty Pollacheck who claimed the No. Engine builders will use a profilometer to check the surface roughness along with an incometer to verify bore geometry. Anchoring the rotating assembly is a custom steel billet crankshaft that has been lightened considerably to around 50 pounds, about 20 pounds lighter than a standard big-block crankshaft. Winner and Runner-up motorcycle must display Vance & Hines decal in minimum spec size on each side of the wheelie bar (Decal min 5.3 l X 1.4 h) The main oil galley is between the camshaft and crankshaft, and the oil circuitry to the lifters is controlled with a billet rear cover. These bikes have powerful engines, custom frames, and aerodynamic enhancements to optimize speed and performance. This weekends Lucas Oil, Vance & Hines announced six-time NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle (PSM) drag racing champion Andrew Hines and four-time champion Eddie Krawiec will return to the track for the remainder of the 2021 season after sitting out the first two PSM events., Flyin Ryan Oehler went from nearly not making the call for Round No. Eight of the top riders in the two-wheeled category will face off in the one-day shootout, with the first round being set from a rider callout. 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As for the looks, well, the overall proportions might be odd but the details are beautiful, so at least you'll feel pretty in the rider's seat. Its more in line with where Pro Stock guys have gone in the last few years, adds Allen. 1 position. 6? Herrera continued to be incredible to open the 2023 season in Pro Stock Motorcycle, staying perfect with another dominant performance, breaking the track E.T. The Charlotte four-wide event continues to, Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Steve Johnson closed out Houston Raceway Park in style, picking up the win in front of a sold-out crowd on Sunday at the 35th and final NHRA SpringNationals at Houston Raceway Park. Smithrocketedintothe coveted DENSO 200-mph Pro Stock Motorcycle Club inthefirst qualifying roundof the AAA TexasFallNationals,tearing across the finish line at 200.89 mph in 6.809 seconds. And increasing the rev factor in a naturally aspirated engine is how the builder converts torque into more horsepower. Engines make 1250-1350 HP. The announcement ends a two-decade relationship between Harley and Vance & Hines, that saw the duo revolutionize the once, Matt Smith Racing blazed to victory this weekend at the Dodge NHRA Finals in Las Vegas, with Matt Smith crowned the 2020 Pro Stock Motorcycle world champion, the fourth time he has captured the prestigious trophy. 2022 Pro Stock Motorcycle Schedule March 10-13 -AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals (Gainesville, Fla.) April 22-24 Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil (Houston) April 29 - May 1 NGK NTK NHRA Four-Wide Nationals (Charlotte, N.C.) May 13-15 Virginia NHRA Nationals (Richmond, Va.) We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request. In an, Matt Smith has never raced at Bristol Dragway, but he doesnt have to look far to see the impact his family has had at the fan-favorite facility. Ignition system: electronic fuel injection/ignition, two spark plugs per cylinder.

Outrageous. Smith finished off a nearly-perfect weekend in, After a year away from World Wide Technology raceway, the Pro Stock Motorcycle class returned with a vengeance on Friday, with defending world champ Matt Smith making an impressive run of 6.709 at 202.82 on his Denso Auto Parts Buell, Pro Stock Motorcycle also returns to action in St. Louis to this weekends NHRA Midwest Nationals at World Wide Technology Raceway and Joey Gladstone brings plenty of momentum with him after his victory in Reading. The New England Nationals are on hold as the Safety Safari works to dry the track. Raw blocks are sent to Pro Motor Engines in North Carolina for some 40 hours of machine work to align the mains, size the cam bearings and locate the lifter bores. Brea, CA - February 1, 2022 - Suzuki Motor USA and Vance & Hines today announced a partnership that brings three legendary brands together in a quest for the NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle (PSM) Championship. By January of 2020, we had a CNC cut model submitted for approval..

The H2 was and is a statement bike for Kawasaki. The first effort she made was in 2019 and it was just the third race in her rookie season. But for something with that much motor, it's a pretty tidy looking machine. For more information, visit www.CampingWorld.com. Its brought out the best in the Pro Stock Motorcycle star and hell look to pick up his sixth, Its been two years since Pro Stock Motorcycles blasted down Bandimere Speedway due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Rumor has it the exhaust gases are so hot they can melt the plastic bumpers on cars that sit too close at the lights. These are just random thoughts that may be of interest to Pro Stock fans. They are representative of current technology with ample room for large ports, rather shallow valve angles and small combustion chambers.

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. Twice a year, NHRA hosts a race-within-a-race, during the JEGS Allstars and Mickey Thompson Tires Pro Bike Battle specialty competitions. Pro Stock Motorcycles Andrew Hines, NHRA and Bristol Dragway are pleased to announce the addition of the NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals to the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series season. All four professional categories (Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock and Pro Stock Motorcycle) will also race in all six events in the Countdown to the Championship playoffs. We're sure we've missed plenty of 200-plus-horsepower machines, so please help us make this list comprehensive by hitting us up in the comments below. Six-time champion Warren Johnson has been perhaps the most prominent advisor in the development of the DRCE platform. The returning former world champion also hopes to be the final PSM winner in Atlanta. That means the camshaft core could be 16mm larger than the crankshaft mains. Duttweiler does admit there are challenges in lowering the decks.

While the sophisticated and highly secretive engine development in NHRA Pro Stock was clearly an evolutionary process over the past couple decadesengine builders scheming and clawing for three or four horsepower at a timeits fair to say that Ground Zero for many of the gains can be traced to a single modification that really has no immediate impact on building horsepower. Arana left too soon on the starting line, while Smith put together a run of, Pro Stock Motorcycle veteran Angelle Sampey rode the victory on Sunday at the DeWalt NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMAX Dragway. Lord knows, they were fast enough for the vast majority of riders, but the company is finally dropping a Fireblade worthy of that fearsome name in 2021. A conventional BBC might take 25 to 35 foot-pounds of force to turn over the rotating assembly. Now, it will be interesting to see how this new engine stacks up against the V-Twin bikes. This is a production bike that might actually beat a WSBK lap time with slicks on. These are the Black Ops of Pro Stock drag racing. 2023 Power Automedia. Another modern feature many Pro Stock teams would like to see implemented is electronic fuel injection. Pro Stock fans, of course, may bring up thequestionable victories by one Mopar team in the 90s, but Pro Stock has been pretty much a GM playground over the years. Click here, if you have not checked out Part 1 yet. The first forced-induction supersport bike in forever, it wears outrageous mirror-finish paint that immediately sets it visually miles apart from anything else on the market. NHRA pioneer Paula Murphy honored by Women in Motorsports North America, Indy test session yields valuable answers to power-plagued Scag Top Fuel team, Nitro teams, Pro Mods get ready for NHRA New England Nationals in Epping, Maddi Gordon takes first steps to earn Top Alcohol Funny Car license, Unofficial Camping World points standings, JCM Racing, Max Out Motorsports announce formation of Maynard Ashley Racing, Four riders set for Pro Stock Motorcycles first Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge, Firefighting Funny Car driver Chris King challenges pros at Quinn Fire Academy, Team Kalitta runs rare in-season, all-team test to right the ship, New National Dragster features four-wide coverage, Nataas and Warr features, Schumacher plans special tribute for former NHRA driver at Route 66 Nationals, Never satisfied, Funny Car points leader Matt Hagan tests in Indianapolis, From spectator to Top Fuel driver, Jake Opatrny excited for Chicago 'home game', Eight standouts geared up for NHRA Pro Stock All-Star Callout at Route 66 Raceway, Mountain Motor Pro Stock class set to make 2023 season debut in Chicago, Don Garlits, screenwriter: 'Big Daddy' working on autobiographical film project, Electrolit joins Jim Dunn Racing beginning at NHRA Route 66 Nationals event, Autodesk takes spotlight with Langdon primary partnership at Route 66 Raceway, Alex Taylor discusses upcoming "Drag and Drive" event at Route 66 Nationals, Camrie Caruso makes switch to Tequila Comisario beginning in Chicago, Renegade Fuels will take center stage with Top Fuel's Buddy Hull in Chicago, Cleetus and Cars, NHRA alcohol racers rock Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park, TJ Zizzo brings new car, same attitude for long-awaited Joliet return, An inside look at the new four-valve Suzuki Pro Stock Motorcycle engine combination.

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This Motorcycle racing-related article is a stub. Matt Smith Racing expanded to four bikes this off-season,, Pro Stock Motorcycle racers will look to start the 2021 season impressively at this weekends 52nd annual AMALIE Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals at historic Gainesville Raceway. Its also an opportunity to get his first, The sports ultimate thrill ride started at zMAX Dragway and the excitement of four-wide drag racing returns to the Bellagio of drag strips for the upcoming NGK NTK NHRA Four-Nationals, which takes place May 14-16. Pro Stock Motorcycle will also race in Chicago and will compete in the traditional three-race Western Swing in Denver, Seattle, and Sonoma for the first time in class history, also making its first-ever appearance at Pacific Raceways in Seattle. I read most of this article and came to this conclusion. With so much demand from local fans, the Dodge//SRT Mile-High NHRA Nationals Presented by Pennzoil on July 16-18 is sure to deliver a, In Pro Stock Motorcycle, Matt Smith set the track E.T. In, Veteran Pro Stock Motorcycle racer Karen Stoffer reacts to her new 6.66 class record, set at the NHRA Gatornationals There are more videos on the Cycledrag Youtube channel (please subscribe here) and the Cycledrag.com Facebook page (Please like here) and, The Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals is already regarded as one of the biggest events on the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series circuit, but the 2022 version of the legendary race, which takes place March 10-13 at historic Gainesville, The National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) today released the category schedule for all classes of racing at NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series events in 2022. Whacking the throttle open at 60 mph (96.5 km/h) on this single-speed velocity monster invited a rush of acceleration that bent and warped my sense of space and time. Before that, wed kicked around a few ideas as far as overall design and some of the things we wanted to try, including the finger-style followers. If the cylinder head doesnt breathe a lot, then youre going to want a longer rod. "I remember the first time letting the clutch out with a car tire on the bike versus a motorcycle tire," said Johnson, who has five career NHRA national event wins. The 1850cc motor is approaching nearly 400 hp, and we believe that this is just the start of a new era of Suzuki drag racing championships," said Hines. You couldnt take [short deck height] away and have the engine you have today, affirms Maskin. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 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. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. It's great reading. Pro Stock Motorcycle, formerly known as Pro Stock Bike, is a motorcycle drag racing class that is the two-wheeled equivalent of Pro Stock. Looking for, The next victory for Pro Stock Motorcycle standout Eddie Krawiec would be a big one, as the four-time world champion is a win away from his 50th career victory. It is a lewd and indecent amount to stuff into a motorcycle that weighs next to nothing and adheres to the road with two small tire contact patches that would add up to about the size of a credit card. We build bikes that are faster and better because of a sacred pioneer spirit that drives the mind to do better than that was done in the past. That was the old, 200-horse version. After Matt Smith was, All four points leaders in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series finished the job on Sunday, as Steve Torrence, Matt Hagan, Erica Enders and Matt Smith claimed world championships during the 20th annual Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil, Eddie Krawiec powered to the top spot on Saturday during qualifying at the 20th annual Dodge NHRA Finals presented by Pennzoil at The Strip at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. 1 and No. 1 qualifier on his DENSO/Strutmasters/Matt Smith Racing EBR with a run of 6.779 at 199.20 at the 40th and final Lucas Oil, Andrew Hines knows what it feels like to taste success at Atlanta Dragway, doing it three times in his Pro Stock Motorcycle career, including the most recent visit to the track. Camping World Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Lincolnshire, IL, (together with its subsidiaries) is Americas largest retailer of RVs and related products and services. In 1970, both the AHRA and NHRA launched a Pro Stock class featuring the most popular drivers and fastest cars. NHRA also offers the NHRA Jr. Street program for teens and the Summit Racing Jr. It is a popular category among motorcycle racing enthusiasts and fans of drag racing. The Panigale V4 is already a very, very fast motorbike, but Ducati wouldn't be Ducati if it didn't put out a special edition that made things even sillier. It should be noted that this bike's 200-hp figure is before ram air kicks in, and Kawasakis have been well known for its ability to suck in extra air to make more power at speed, having popularized the concept back in the 90s. NHRA mandates a 480-gram minimum, so its not a matter of weight. Smiths father, Rickie, was named one of the Legends of Thunder Valley in, Jianna Salinas and Jimmy Underdahl, both Pro Stock Motorcycle riders for Scrappers Racing, will sit out the remaining events of the 2021 NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series. 1 spot at the 33rd annual Mopar Express Lane NHRA SpringNationals presented by Pennzoil at Houston Raceway Park. Here is a detailed look at both the Suzuki inline four-cylinder engine and the 45-degree pushrod V-Twin that powers the Harley-Davidson, Buell, and EBR entries. Counterweight designs vary between engine builder preferences but most teams run 2.500-inch mains (409 size) and 1.888-inch rod journals (Honda size). It is the, Angie Smith closed out the day at Virginia Motorsports Park, racing to the provisional No. 1, Pro Stock Motorcycles Return to Action in St. Louis, Jianna Evaristo Poised for Pennsylvania Magic, Road to NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship to Begin This Weekend, Angelle Sampey Secures 57th Career No. I think youll be much more of a balance now, and I think its piqued the interest of a few former racers, and racers from outside the [Pro Stock Motorcycle] category.. Pro Stock Motorcycle, which is making its 2022 season debut in Gainesville, could not complete qualifying due to weather on Saturday. The rider with the highest point total at the end of the season is crowned the Pro Stock Motorcycle champion.

The NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout happens on Saturday, July 29 during the final race of the famed NHRA Western Swing, the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway. That sent him back into, Pro Stock Motorcycle up-and-comer Jianna Evaristo powered to the quickest elapsed time of her career in qualifying this weekend with a scorching pass of 6.870 at 194.86, putting her in the No. Drag Racing League for youth ages 5 to 17. The scale of this launch is unprecedented in the drag racing world, and it highlights our companys technical capabilities, said Mike Kennedy, president of Vance & Hines. 1 Spot, NHRA Pomona Winter Nationals Scheduled for July, Seattle Canceled, Jianna Salinas and Jimmy Underdahl Looking for Charlotte Wins, Scotty Pollacheck Searching for Back-to-Back Wins, Andrew Hines Aiming to Defend Charlotte Title on New Motorcycle, Scotty Pollacheck Wins Final Atlanta Dragway Pro Stock Motorcycle Race, Scotty Pollacheck Takes Top Spot in Final Atlanta Dragway Qualifier, Andrew Hines Aiming For Comeback Win in Atlanta, Pro Stock Motorcycle Racers Prepare to Compete in Atlanta for Final Time, Andrew Hines and Eddie Krawiec to Return to Pro Stock Motorcycle on V-Twins, Flyin Ryan Oehler Takes NHRA Point Lead With Vegas Win, Matt and Angie Smith Go 1-2 in Vegas Qualifying, Matt Smith Takes Top Spot in Vegas in Opening Session, Angie Smith Looking to Win Second Consecutive Vegas Race, Matt Smith Takes PSM Point Lead Into Sin City, Krawiec and Hines on Vance & Hines 4-Valve Success, NHRA Pomona Postponed, Racing Resumes in Las Vegas, Rocky Start at Gators For Scrappers Racing, Angelle Sampey Clocks First PSM Suzuki 200 MPH Run, Matt Smith Poised to Begin NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Title Defense, Pro Stock Motorcycle Season To Kick Off at Gatornationals, Kelly Clontz Renews Sponsorship Steamfitters UA Local #602, Harley-Davidson Pulls Out Of Vance & Hines NHRA Pro Stock Program, Matt Smith Reflects on Capturing 4th NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle Championship, Matt Smith Wins NHRA Title! Perspective and patience are key in Tony Schumacher's Top Fuel journey, After win, Funny Cars Tim Wilkerson aiming for continued success in Epping, Four Top Fuel standouts look to double up at NHRA New England Nationals, After up and down start, Top Fuel's Mike Salinas is edging back into form, Five memorable moments from the history of the NHRA New England Nationals, Shane Tucker and Rob Tucker Racing shaping up to be fit for NHRA Pro Stock, Behind The Scenes at the 2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, Gaige Herreras hot start rekindles memories of Dave Schultz and other dominant seasons, Weekend Rewind: 2023 Gerber Collision & Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals, Secrets of balancing a Pro Stock Motorcycle for peak performance, She's back: Peggy Llewellyn's long-awaited return to Pro Stock Motorcycle, Erica Enders aiming for return to glory at the site of her first Pro Stock win, Top Fuel points leader Steve Torrence is ready for NHRA's return to Chicago, Robert Hight feeling strong about continuing success at Route 66 Raceway, Friends and co-workers remember John Jodauga, Check out these five memorable moments from Route 66 Raceway's history, Mission #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge matchups set for NHRAs return to Chicago, Prock brothers, Austin and Thomas, both taste victory at Charlotte Four-Wide. Some teams may use an incometer, such as this unit from PAT Gauge, to analyze the roundness of cylinder bores. These engines are heavily modified to generate massive amounts of horsepower and torque. Dog personality determined by much more than breed, study finds, Not so sweet: Chemical in common artificial sweetener found to damage DNA, Bombardier moves to second prototype of its blended-wing Ecojet.

Even though previous trends had been to raise the cam location to help valvetrain geometry and shorten the pushrods, the new block actually has a cam location lower when compared to the DRCE3 block. Copyright 1996-2023, NHRA. The Perfect Season Continues for Gaige Herrera, Four Pro Stock Motorcycle Racers to Battle in Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge, Hector Arana Jr. Wins Back to Back NHRA Races. If Mr. Blain does not like the high horses in a bike, . We dont have to be quite as sophisticated in a lot of ways. This launch is a proud moment for Vance & Hines and hopefully will net many victories for our Suzuki riders in 2021 and beyond.. Why is carburetion expensive? Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from EngineLabs, directly to your inbox, absolutely FREE! History The National Hot Rod Association pro stock class emerged from the production-based super stock in 1970 with a more liberal set of rules and an absence of handicaps. Two hundred horsepower is a perfectly decent amount of power for a small to medium sized car. At the turn of the century it was rare for a Pro Stock engine to rev over 9,600 rpm. The first running engine was ready for dyno testing last November. 1250-1280 HP at 8800-9000 and maximum torque at 7200-7400. In all, Pro Stock will race at the final nine events of 2023. The runner has to see the booster.. We're not certain exactly how many have been produced since dropping jaws in 2015; with a price over US$100,000 it's likely not many. The V-Rod debuted in 2002 and the Buell debuted in 2003. I wanted a rod ratio in the area of 2:1. Throwing World Superbike regulations to the wind, it houses an 1103cc V4 engine tuned for 214 horses, or a full 226 hp if you fit the titanium exhaust and season to taste. NHRA mandates a minimum weight of 460 grams for each piston, along with 135 grams for the pin. Im with @nick101: Im happy enough with my new SYM Wolf 150 Classic! The Pro Stock Motorcycle class has long been one of NHRAs most competitive and most diverse eliminators, and it figures to become even more competitive with the arrival of a new four-valve Suzuki engine package offered by Vance & Hines, the most successful team in the history of the class. With shorter strokes and shorter deck heights, other short-block components were also downsized, and that brings us back to the rod length-to-stroke ratio in Pro Stock development.