XDA Kicks Off 2025 Season and 25 Year Legacy
XDA Kicks Off 2025 Season and 25 Year Legacy
Get Ready for a Milestone Year in Motorcycle Drag Racing!
The 2025 season marks the 25th anniversary of the legendary MIROCK/IDBL/XDA dynasty—and it all kicks off next weekend, April 25-27, at the iconic Maryland International Raceway (MIR). The Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) roars into action with the 31st annual PGS Spring Nationals, launching what promises to be another adrenaline-fueled year of record-breaking runs, fierce rivalries, and unforgettable moments on two wheels.
The XDA series brings the heat with eighteen action-packed classes and a massive vendor midway, offering nonstop excitement for racers and fans alike during every three-day weekend event. With over 600 professional, sportsman, and grid racers expected at each stop on the tour, spectators are guaranteed edge-of-the-seat racing as the best in the sport go head-to-head for bragging rights and big money. And with cash payouts topping $100,000 per event, the competition is fierce, the stakes are high, and every pass counts.
Class Line-Up:
Orient Express – Pro Street
DME Racing – Real Street
MaxxECU – Pro Xtreme
1 Stop Speed – 4.60 Index
HTP Performance- Super Stock
Team Skittles – ATV Shootout
AGM – Boosted Bulls
Shore Car Wash Solutions – Nitrous Bulls
East Coast Collision- Monster Bulls
Tommie’s Motorsports – DMV Bulls
Hems Site Solutions – All Motor Bulls
HTP Performance – Grudge
Capital Brand Group – 5.60 Index
Breezewood Farms – Top Sportsman
MPS – Pro ET
Brock’s Performance- Street ET
Voodoo Components – Bracket Bash
Hard Times Parts & Service – Friday Gambler’s Race
Orient Express Racing Pro Street
The Orient Express Pro Street class is home to the baddest street tire motorcycles on the planet. If it’s adrenaline-pumping action you’re after, XDA is the only place where you’ll witness full fields of 650+ horsepower monsters—turbocharged, supercharged, and nitrous-injected—blasting down the 1/4 mile at over 230mph in just six seconds.
This season, more than twenty elite machines are already locked in and ready to throw down. Many teams have been grinding through off-season testing, hungry to come out swinging. And it’s not just familiar faces this time—new contenders like Kaleb Wood, Dylan Neman, and Ruvin Pandt are stepping into the spotlight. With new blood hungry for glory and veterans still chasing down the Champ, the season opener is guaranteed to shake things up!
DME Racing Real Street
DME Racing Real Street hit a new level last season with the arrival of V-Twin outlaw motorcycles. At one point, a V-Twin rider held both ends of the class record—and still holds the top speed mark at a blistering 199.49 mph.
Now, the 2025 season is set to launch with a thunderous roster of 7-second, 190+ mph machines ready to throw down. With the class continuing to grow, the season-opener boasts a stacked field of 28 riders, setting the stage for some of the wildest side-by-side racing you’ll see all year.
Expect a showdown between seasoned heavy-hitters and hungry new faces all gunning for cash, clout, and championship glory. The stakes are high, the competition is fierce, and the adrenaline will be off the charts. Don’t miss your chance to feel the rush—join us next weekend at MIR for the Real Street throwdown!
MaxxECU Pro Xtreme
MaxxECU Pro Xtreme is turning up the heat for 2025 with the largest Roll Call the class has ever seen! Seventeen brutal machines are locked in and ready to battle for just sixteen qualifying spots in this all-out, 1/8-mile heads-up warzone.
This class is a no-holds-barred showcase of Turbocharged, Supercharged, and Nitrous-Injected monsters—each one equipped with massive slicks and wheelie bars, built for maximum grip and mind-bending launches.
The energy is electric as these beasts thunder down the 660 feet of asphalt. The raw horsepower shakes the ground, and the fans feel every ounce of the acceleration in their chest. With high stakes and zero room for error, this is where brute power meets precision execution.
Don’t blink—MaxxECU Pro Xtreme is the ultimate power-play, and it’s happening live at MIR
MaxxECU Pro Xtreme is presented by Billy Vose Racing, Fast by Gast, Dunigan Racing, DME Racing, Grothus Dragbikes, Harley Haul, Rob Bush Motorsports, Robinson Industries, Schnitz Racing, Timblin Chassis, and Worldwide Bearings, Pro Performance and Mikronite.
HTP Performance Super Stock
The HTP Performance Super Stock class is where warriors are made. This isn’t just racing—it’s an unforgiving battleground where riders put their raw hand clutch skills to the ultimate test. No electronics. No wheelie bars. No shortcuts. Just rider vs. machine in a pure showcase of precision, control, and heart-pounding grit.
In this class, it’s all about stock wheelbase, naturally aspirated production bikes, and riders who know how to manhandle them to the limit. This is motorcycle racing stripped to its essence—built for the die-hard purists who crave unfiltered action and real-deal talent.
Get ready to witness true throttle mastery as racers launch off the line, pushing themselves and their machines with every shift. If you want to see where skill beats tech and determination defines victory, Super Stock is the main stage.
This is riding in its rawest form—don’t miss it.
Team Skittles ATV Shootout
Buckle up for chaos on four wheels—the Team Skittles ATV Shootout is back and badder than ever as Pro Championship class for the 2025 season! This adrenaline-pumping shootout features the world’s quickest and loudest purpose-built drag ATVs, engineered specifically to dominate the 1/8-mile battlefield.
These aren’t your average quads. We’re talking about fully custom, fire-breathing monsters that sound like thunder and look like something out of a Mad Max fever dream. With nitrous, turbo, or naturally aspirated setups pushing insane horsepower, these machines rip off 4-second passes in all-out heads-up warfare.
1 Stop Speed 4.60 Index
The 1 Stop Speed 4.60 class is pure drag racing adrenaline—served in four-second slices. Hailed as the world’s fastest 1/8-mile sportsman index class, this fan-favorite has exploded in popularity, thrilling crowds with its perfect blend of precision and power.
Racers in this class don’t just chase speed—they master it. With a razor-sharp 4.60-second target, every launch, shift, and finish-line flicker is a calculated dance of discipline and daring. It’s a game of inches at over 140mph, where split-second decisions make or break glory.
This class continues to pull in a deep pool of elite riders and hungry underdogs, all gunning for that perfect number. From seasoned veterans to fresh talent with something to prove, 4.60 is where consistency meets chaos, and where championships are earned by margin-of-error mastery.
Get ready for drama at the beams and side-by-side photo finishes—4.60 never disappoints.
Saturday Night at XDA: A Celebration of Champions and Pure After-Hours Chaos
Get ready to take center stage with the stars of the strip! On Saturday, XDA rolls out the red carpet to honor the 2024 XDA Champions and Top Ten finishers in every class. It’s not just a ceremony—it’s a celebration of grit, glory, and greatness. Thanks to Platinum General Services and Ralphie Navarro, fans also have a chance to grab a piece of the spotlight with $1,000 in cash giveaways. Come cheer for your heroes, snap a photo with the best in the business, and be part of the moment where legends are recognized.
But when the sun goes down, the real heat rises.
At 4 PM, the track transforms for one of the most electric events of the weekend: HTP Performance Afterdark Underground Grudge & Pros featuring the infamous ‘Running of the Bulls.’ From 4 PM to 11 PM, it’s all out warfare under the lights—no clocks, no times, just pride and power. Trash talk turns to throttle control as racers go head-to-head on a #KillerMiller prepped surface built for serious grip and serious moves.
Grudge racing at XDA isn’t just racing—it’s raw energy, built on reputation and rivalry. These matchups are born in the pits and settled on the strip. And when the scoreboard is off, the only number that matters is who crosses the line first.
Don’t just hear about it—be there. Saturday night at XDA is where the noise gets louder, the racing gets real, and the crowd becomes part of the action.
XDA Sportsman – Precision, Passion, Performance
XDA Sportsman racing delivers unmatched passion and razor-sharp precision across six thrilling classes. From seasoned bracket racers to newcomers chasing their first win light, this is where grassroots competition meets high-stakes drama. Fans can expect fierce competition and thrilling finishes all weekend long as riders compete in:
Capital Brand Group 5.60 Index: This class brings the art of eighth-mile index racing to life. Racers must dial in perfectly to hit the 5.60 target without breaking out, relying on quick reactions and consistent performance. It’s a fine balance of horsepower, throttle control, and nerves of steel.
Breezewood Farms Top Sportsman: This is where speed meets strategy. The Top Sportsman class attracts some of the fastest machines in the Sportsman world, combining index racing with blistering ETs and tight margins for error. Only the most well-rounded racers survive here.
VooDoo Components Bracket Bash: Bracket Bash puts a premium on discipline and repeatability. With a wide range of bikes and riders in the mix, this class is all about knowing your machine, running your number, and staying mentally sharp in every round.
MPS Racing Pro ET: Pro ET is a proving ground for experienced racers with both bar bikes and no-bar machines. Street bikes square off against purpose-built drag machines in a clash of consistency, track IQ, and performance tuning.
Brock’s Performance Street ET: This class welcomes street-legal warriors into the racing spotlight. It’s grassroots racing at its purest—bring your bike, bring your game face, and race your way to glory. It’s unpredictable, exciting, and full of tight battles.
Hard Times Parts & Service Gambler’s Race: Held under the Friday night lights, this race is part competition, part high-stakes challenge. With cash on the line and pride at stake, it’s a crowd-favorite way to kick off an unforgettable race weekend.
At XDA, Sportsman racers are more than competitors—they’re the backbone of every event. With a professional atmosphere and $28,000 in guaranteed payouts on the line at each race, these classes showcase true talent and commitment. From staging lanes to finish lines, the passion is real. Join us and experience where grassroots racing meets the big stage.
Make plans to join the action—or better yet, #RaceWithXDA—April 25-27, 2025, at Maryland International Raceway.
EVENT ROLL CALL
Orient Express Pro Street
Greg Wallace, Kaleb Wood, James Herbert, Ruvin Pandt, Rodney Williford, Dylan Neman, Brett Ware, Brad Christian, Ryan Bonitatis, Andrew Ritchey, Jamie Lopes, Curtis Brown, Shawn Pinkney, Michael Sweeney, Tony Ficher, Angelo Ras, Rudy Sanzottera, Mark Godin, Jason Dunigan, Mark Rendeluk, Curtis Ellerbe, and Justin Shakir.
DME Racing Real Street
Gregg Dahl, Mike Motto, Rickey Gadson, Jason Iannotti, Ty Isaac, Jamie Lopes, Anibal Merced, Caleb Holt, Courtlan Whiting, Dystany Spurlock, Chip Ellis, David Stewart, George Cross, Drae Taylor, Brehyon Wallace, Marcus Hylton, Andy Simon, Julian Vigay, Chris Moore, David Fondon, Spencer Claycomb, Sean Henson, Candace Bubb, Teddy Bubb, Bud Harrod, Eric Lee, Landon Russell, and Travis Wood.
MaxxECU Pro Xtreme
Chris Cutsinger, Gerry Hunt, Joe Smith, Thomas Gunn, Rob Garcia, Jean Gosselin, John Collins, Nicky Corley, Terry Schweigert, Dale Leeks, Chris Theodoridis, Tommy Saxon, George Whitaker, Adrian Lottie, Dental Lottie, Kermit Lottie, and Brunson Grothus.
HTP Performance Super Stock
Terry Geesey, Patrick Cooper, Tim Cottrell, Mike Davis, Rickey Gadson, Ryan Rosario, Seth Leach, Tylan Leach, Jimmy Leach, Darion Payne, Silas Wood, Jamie Lopes, Sean Henson, Robertet Lyne Séguin, Mark DeLuca, Trevor Schnitz, Chip Ellis, Mike Geer, Daryl Decordre, Jason Iannotti, Kelly Shilts, and Jimbo Shepard.
1 Stop Speed 4.60 Index
Terry Tompkins, Darryl Hollins, Durwood Rawlings, Jewanne Crawford, Mike Ostrowski, Kevin White, Mike Beverly, Rickey Gadson, Mike Mace, Tim Shelton, Darion Payne, Steven Shriver Jr, Mike Stewart, Mac McAdams, Boo Brown, Jimmy Shifflett, Brad Gleason, Ken Babiak Jr, Tyrone Curry, Kenny Morgan, Wes Hawkins, Larry Leftwich, Robbie Hunnicutt, Tony Hunnicutt, Ronald JR Procopio, Joe Procopio, Gary Clontz, Troy Hausmann, Barry Pryer, Bobby Holland, Shawn Rainey, Lowry Callahan, Mark Schwalm, Rick Bunting, Harvey Hubbard, and George Whitaker.
Visit xdaracing.com for event information, class rules, schedule, and more.
2025 XDA Schedule
- Platinum General Services Spring Nationals / Apr 25-27 / MIR
- MTC Engineering Summer Nationals / May 16-18 / VMP
- 190Hookup.com Superbike Showdown / June 27-29 / ROCK
- WPGC Bike Fest / July 25-27 / MIR
- FuelTech Bike Bash / August 22-24 / VMP
- DME Racing Fall Nationals / Oct 3-5 / MIR
XDA Facebook Groups
• XDA Racers – https://bit.ly/3feasis
• Pro Street – https://bit.ly/3fgZx7D
• Real Street – https://bit.ly/3hmHvm8
• Pro Xtreme – https://bit.ly/30AsBmu
• 4.60 Index – https://bit.ly/2UADKA6
• Super Stock – https://bit.ly/3hlXsZN
• 5.60 Index – https://bit.ly/3fjOBpZ
About the XDA – The Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) is an east coast motorcycle drag racing series with 700+ motorcycle racers competing at each event. Every XDA event hosts professional classes, sportsman classes, grudge racing, and a vendor midway. Lifestyle activities such as bike shows, bikini contests, DJ and live bands are also held at select events. For more information on the XDA, please visit XDAracing.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube.
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