Career Wins
PSM : 4
Career Final Rounds
PSM : 10
Career Best E.T.
Career Best Speed
- DOB
- March 08
- 1986
- Hometown
- Mt. Juliet
- Tennessee
- United States
- Residence
- Brownsburg
- Indiana
- United States
- Crew Chief
- Eddie Krawiec
- Sponsor
- RevZilla/Mission/Vance & Hines Suzuki
Career Highlights
- 2025
- Won the 2025 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Pro Stock Motorcycle world championship
- Reached the final round at the Charlotte Four-Wide Nationals (spring), Norwalk, Seattle
- Earned career-first Pro Stock Motorcycle win in Bristol, then won Sonoma, Charlotte (fall), Dallas
- Claimed first No. 1 qualifier award in Sonoma, was No. 1 again in Dallas
- Reset career-best speed in Chicago (202.27 mph)
- Reset career-best elapsed time in Sonoma (6.702)
- Won #2Fast2Tasty NHRA Challenge in Indianapolis
BIO
Richard Gadson, a dedicated competitor, transcends the realm of racing as a true student and enthusiast of the sport. From his early years, motorcycle drag racing has been Richard's passion and sole focus. NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle stands as his lifelong aspiration, aligning with the dreams of many peers.
Hailing from a lineage of esteemed motorcycle racers, Richard inherits the legacy from his well-respected father and multi-time national champion uncle. Boasting 5 National Championships across various series and categories, Richard has solidified his reputation as one of the most versatile riders in the field.
Beyond the dragstrip, Richard indulges in diverse interests such as snowmobiling, go-karting, and avidly following Supercross and various other racing and sports. Notably, Richard takes pride in being the father of his daughter, Kamryn.
- 2012 SEMDRA Pro Modified Campion
- 2013 Kings of Grudge "G.R.O.T.Y."(Grudge Racer of the Year)
- 2015 Manufacturer's Cup Pro Mod Champion
- 2015 NHDRO Pro Mod Champion
- 2019 XDA 4.60 Champion
- 2019 XDA Battle Royale Winner
- 2020 NHDRO Super Stock Champion
- Record holder of the World's Quickest and Fastest nitrous bike at 6.403, 221 mph
