PennGrade1 AMRA Cajun Nitro Nationals
No Problem Raceway
March 20-22, 2025

AMRA: Nitro Harleys Open 2026 Season at No Problem Raceway

Even as they grieve the very recent loss of one of their own, the Nitro Harley racers of the PennGrade1 American Motorcycle Racing Association (AMRA) all-Harley drag racing series prepare to kick off their 2026 season at Belle Rose, Louisiana’s No Problem Raceway this weekend, March 20-22.

Attempting to step up in class from her Pro Fuel bike, Hayley Caulk (featured photo) lost her life while testing a Nitro Funnybike this past Sunday in Texas. The very personable and popular racer was widely mourned on social media and will be greatly missed in Louisiana as her fellow competitors race in her honor.

The thundering Johnny Mancuso’s Circle M Ranch Top Fuel bikes will do battle for the first time since Rockingham in October. Chris Stewart Racing’s Jordan Peterson is expected to be joined by Finland’s Samu Kemppainen—if his mount is fully repaired from his vicious Rockingham crash.

2024 winner Rickey “Sharkey” House is expected, as is 2025 rookie sensation Paul Anderson.

Bad Apple Racing’s Jimmy “Mac” McMillan and Cameron “Flash” Gunter will race while team boss Tracy Kile focusses on tuning and turning wrenches.

The Armon Furr Nitro Funnybikes of former champ Jim Doyle and class newcomer Ken “Stubby” Hultman will do battle with anyone who comes to race.

Hawaya Racing Pro Fuel features the largest nitro field, with “Bad Apple Mary” Dangrow on hand to defend her championship.

Hot Rod Carlisle expects to challenge on Harriet Ann and Michael Blair’s bike, and former champ Sam White wants his crown back.

Al Balice, Curt Sexton, Jim “Bad Influence” Martin, Loren Potter, John Jenkins, Jay Beasley, Kyle Rogers, Walter Halonski and more will all be on hand.

Gas Harleys will fill the lanes to race Zipper’s Performance Pro Bagger, Thundermax Street Bagger, Pro Outlaw, Axtell Cylinders Hot Street, Zipper’s Performance Modified, Top Eliminator 9.30, Huffman Performance Super Gas 9.90, BK Electric Super Pro 10.30, Thundermax Street Eliminator 11.50, Pro Eliminator 10.90, and Baker Drivetrain Eliminator.

Everyone will be racing with heavy hearts. Join us as we honor one of our own. Test and tune is Friday from 5:00 to 10:00 pm. Qualifying starts at noon on Saturday, with eliminations at noon on Sunday.

Can’t make it to the track? Watch the race LIVE on https://motormaniatv.com/

The track website is https://www.racenpr.com/

The AMRA website is https://amralive.com/

Brought to you by Bad Apple Racing, Hawaya Racing, Johnny Mancuso’s Circle M Ranch, and Fairview Tavern

This report was prepared by Tim Hailey. Enjoy everything there is to read, see and watch about motorcycle drag racing and more at https://www.eatmyink.com

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ABOUT AMRA
The American Motorcycle Racing Association was formed 40 years ago and is the only officially sanctioned association that is exclusively dedicated to American made, V-Twin based motorcycle drag racing in the world. Whether you’re interested in E.T. based racing, set index racing, heads-up or Top Fuel Nitro Bikes, we have a class for you. Membership is easy and the events are carried out in a way that makes it easy for beginners and veterans alike. All class designations and rules for each can be found here as well as the membership application. We are happy to welcome new racers and offer help to get you started. Join today and we’ll see ya at the track.