Motorcycle drag racing was a fan favorite during the 2017 NHRA season. Crowds couldn’t get enough of watching the best riders in the world break records and compete head to head. So much so, in fact, that the NHRA has expanded the popular Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series category from eight to 10 events in 2018.

The first race of the season will take place at the season-opening Circle K NHRA Winternationals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona in Pomona, Calif. Feb. 8-11.

The series will visit the Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals and end its season at the Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals for the first time. The category will again race at the NHRA Arizona Nationals, Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals, NHRA SpringNationals, Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals presented by Minties, NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals, NHRA New England Nationals, and NHRA Northwest Nationals.

The  Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley Drag Racing Series raced at eight weekend events in 2017.

“Adding two new venues to the schedule for the 2018 Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley series means more fans will experience the excitement these elite riders bring to the track,” said Ken Warner, Vice President of Marketing for Mickey Thompson. “We’ve produced the best drag motorcycle tires in the market for over 20 years, and are proud to partner with the NHRA and support the riders, teams and fans who help make the Top Fuel Harley series one of the most exciting.”

The powerful two-wheel class will increase to four qualifying sessions during the weekend and all 10 events will count toward the year-end championship, including a $17,000 purse.

“We are excited to welcome back the Mickey Thompson Tires Top Fuel Harley motorcycle category for an extended schedule next season,” said NHRA Senior Vice President Graham Light. “Top Fuel Harley has thrilled fans at events this year and we look forward to seeing their growth next season.”

2018 MICKEY THOMPSON TIRES TOP FUEL HARLEY DRAG RACING SERIES SCHEDULE

• 8-11 NHRA Winternationals Pomona, Calif.
• 23-25 NHRA Arizona Nationals Phoenix
• March 15-18 Amalie Motor Oil NHRA Gatornationals Gainesville, Fla.
• April 6-8 Denso Spark Plugs NHRA Nationals Las Vegas
• April 20-22 NHRA SpringNationals Houston
• May 18-20 NHRA Menards NHRA Heartland Nationals Topeka, Kan.
• June 15-17 NHRA Thunder Valley Nationals Bristol, Tenn.
• July 6-8 NHRA New England Nationals Epping, N.H.
• 3-5 NHRA Northwest Nationals Seattle
• 29-Sept. 3 Chevrolet Performance U.S. Nationals Indianapolis