Motorcycle drag racing

Motorcycle drag racing involves two participants lining up at a dragstrip with a signaled starting line. Upon the starting signal, the riders accelerate down a,, or long, two lane, straight paved track where their elapsed time and terminal speed are recorded. The rider to reach the finish line first is the winner. The best-known form of motorcycle drag racing is the Pro [Stock Bike] category, although several other categories exist, including Top Fuel and Pro Street.
Motorcycles in the Top Fuel category are fueled by nitro methane and can make nearly 1,500 horsepower, which like their car counterparts, race to 1,000 feet. From a standing start they can cover the first 60 feet in less than a second and can reach 200 mph in less than eighth-mile or 660 feet.
The current record is held by Top Fuel Veteran Larry "Spiderman" McBride who covered the thousand foot distance in 4.797 seconds with a terminal velocity of 248.71 MPH on September 21, 2025 at zMax Dragway during the Carolina Nationals.