The Xtreme Dragbike Association (XDA) pulled out all the stops for the 25th annual WPGC Bike Fest, returning to its home base of Maryland International Raceway with 600+ bikes, live music, custom shows, and a payout north of $100,000. For XDA co-founder and series promoter Jason Miller, the massive mid-summer spectacle isn’t just another date on the calendar — it’s the crown jewel of the series.
“The WPGC Bike Fest in July is our biggest event,” said Miller. “With the additional entertainment of live bands, sound competitions, bike shows, bikini contests and a large vendor midway, it really is a big part of motorcycle drag racing culture — and the race that everyone wants to win.”
Over the course of the July 25–27 weekend, the series delivered a festival-style celebration of two-wheel performance. From record-setting Pro Street passes to the wildest custom creations on the East Coast, the XDA proved why it has become a powerhouse in the sport.
Big Crowds, Big Fields, Big Energy
With more than 600 motorcycle drag racers on property, including riders from the Caribbean, the U.K., and across the U.S., Miller says the XDA is operating at a level few ever imagined possible.
“The XDA has grown into something really special,” Miller said. “The series attracts 600+ motorcycle drag racers at every event from all over the country, and even pulls some international racers from across the pond and the Caribbean.”
This year’s Bike Fest featured action from every major XDA class — from the 230+ mph Orient Express Pro Streetmachines to the jaw-dropping HTP Performance Afterdark Underground program. Saturday evening was stacked: grudge racing, bikini contests, sound-offs, and live performances from Backyard Band and Mambo Sauce turned MIR into a rolling block party.
The Series of the Elite
The combination of packed fields, serious money, and community-first atmosphere has made the XDA the premier destination for motorcycle drag racers — and Miller’s team continues to deliver.
“The XDA is not only the largest motorcycle drag racing series in the country, it is also the series of the elite,” Miller explained. “We are blessed with great sponsors that allow us to pay out over $100,000 at each event and provide our racers with the best event staff.”
The 25th annual WPGC Bike Fest served as a benchmark for what the future of the series looks like: world-class racing, electric entertainment, and a loyal community that shows up big every time.
This story was originally published on July 28, 2025. 
