1998
Founded in Indianapolis
Two championship drag racers open a small fabrication shop on Raceway Blvd, building custom swingarms for local competitors.
Built by Racers
A fabrication shop born on the starting line and shaped by decades of quarter-mile competition.
Our Story
Engineering Speed Since 1998
DragForce Motorsports was born on the starting line. Founded by championship drag racers who were frustrated with off-the-shelf parts that could not handle the demands of serious competition, the shop set out to build components that actually perform when it matters most.
From the Indianapolis fabrication shop, the team engineers custom swingarms, complete drag motorcycle chassis, and high-performance engine components that have powered racers to national records across NHRA, IHRA, and regional circuits.
Every part is tested under real race conditions. Whether you are building a 6-second Pro Extreme machine or a street and strip weekend warrior, the same race-bred precision goes into every order.
Milestones
A History of Performance
2003
First National Record
A DragForce-equipped Hayabusa sets a national record in the Pro Street class at the NHRA U.S. Nationals.
2008
Full Chassis Program Launched
The shop expands beyond swingarms into complete drag chassis kits for serious drag bike builders.
2014
Engine Parts Division
The Stage 1 to Stage 3 cylinder head program launches with dyno-proven gains for engine builders nationwide.
2019
Online Store Opens
DragForce goes national with a full online catalog, shipping performance parts across the United States and Canada.
2024
500th Custom Build
The team celebrates its 500th complete custom drag bike build — a milestone built on 25 years of engineering experience.
The Team
Meet the People
Rick Harmon
Former NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competitor with 3 national titles. Rick founded DragForce after years of frustration with off-the-shelf parts that could not handle real race loads.
Lauren Pierce
Lauren oversees chassis fabrication and custom fitment, bringing race-proven TIG welding and geometry expertise to every drag bike build.
Marcus Bell
Marcus develops the Stage 1 through Stage 3 cylinder head program and works directly with racers on airflow, combustion, and dyno tuning strategy.
Dana Holt
Dana keeps orders, support, and custom projects moving on schedule so racers get the right parts when race day is on the line.
Luis Ortega
Luis handles shock setup, ride height tuning, and launch control calibration for both track-only and street and strip machines.
Aiko Tanaka
Aiko leads inspection and final verification so every billet part, fastener, and mount leaves the shop ready for real race abuse.