CC Biker & motorsports
vol 6 issue 5
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July 2021
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Motorcycle Mania Keri Jastrzemski WRITER
Attention in the Pits was heard for the first time in a long time at Sacramento Raceway Park last month. For the first time in years a all motorcycle drag race and event happened May 23rd and 24th. The event was hosted by Cali Rose Promotions and Deanna Powel from the Sacramento raceway. Motorcycle Mania turned out to be a great race and event. Something we all needed after a year of covid, no racing and bike events.
Racers from 6 states including Arizona, Wyoming, Nevada, Oregon, Idaho, and California came out to race. Over 85 racers entered various classes such as, Western Pro Extreme Association’s Pro Extreme and Pro Outlaw class. These 2 classes featured some of the fastest bikes in the west. Pro riders brought their Nitro Harley’s, pro stock, pro mod, and pro fuel bikes out. Nigel Patrick from Arizona set a new west coast E.T. record with a 6.569 second pass @ 197 mph in the 1/4 mile. He went on to win the Pro Extreme Class in the finals against Craig Brown
also from Arizona. The Western Pro Extreme Association hosts all out, heads up racing. Many of the motorcycle drags in California are bracket races. Racing against your own time. All out, heads up racing is just that. Show up, race, and see you at the finish line. Many racers are excited to get back to old school heads up racing. Other race classes at Motorcycle Mania included race associations out of Southern California such as the Kingsman shootout, Real Street and Pro ET class for pro riders. Others enjoyed the Hot Street Bagger class, and Street ET classes. These classes allowed anyone to bring their bagger, street bike, Hayabusa or whatever they ride and race. They even had a grudge and test lane for those who just wanted to test themselves and their bikes on a prepped drag strip. This led to a great weekend of racing for both the racers and fans. Over 600 fans showed up to enjoy the races and more.
jobs were awesome and made it hard to judge best paint and best custom as there were some great bikes.
Vendors from swing arm manufacturers to Biker Street wear had a variety of goodies for sale. Speaking of more there was a There was plenty to choose from Bike show, vendors, a bike swap for those that ride and or race. The meet and Stunt show. Some in- stunt show was off the hook! The credible bikes showed up for the stunt show included some of the bike show. Categories included, best. CJ Barham and Junkyard best paint, best American, best Kenny. Those guys along with a import, best custom and people’s few others kept the crowd going choice. The winner of people’s with incredible riding skills. Makchoice was an incredible one ing it look easy. International covof a kind 1964 Harley with the erage for this event was provided only side by side all metal side by Cycledrag.com. Jack Korpela car known to be made for Har- from Cycledrag.com always does ley Davidson. Some of the paint a great job covering races across
the nation. Check Cycledrag.com out for some great racing action, interviews and more. Motorcycle Mania was overall a great race event. Many were excited to see an all-bike event after a year of covid lockdowns. Many are ready for more, asking when we are doing it again. Most drag bike races are in conjunction with car races. There is nothing better than an all-bike race as the cars often overshadow the bikes at race events. Next time you hear of a Bike drag event, go, and check it out. Fast bikes, great people, and hey there its always an excuse for a ride. You may even catch the race bug and get out there yourself.
