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Craigslist Find: David Freiburger’s Hot Rod Magazine Cheap Thrills Dodge Dart – A Low Buck Pioneer!
Jan 09, 2013Brian LohneseBay Find13
Thanks to a tip from BangShift forum member Rush, I found the infamous 1968 Dodge Dart Hot Rod Magazine project car known as Cheap Thrills for sale in Arizona on Craigslist. Built in the early...BangShift Question Of The Day: If You Could Take Any Automotive Vacation, What Would It Be?
Jan 08, 2013Chad ReynoldsBangShift Question Of The Day??40
With the Grand National Roadster show coming up here in So Cal, we know a lot of people that are coming in from out of town for “vacation” at the Grand National. It seems a little strange...Watch An Aussie Drag Racer Suffer A Horrifying Top End Explosion and Fire – He Handles It Like A Total Pro
Jan 08, 2013Brian LohnesCRASH & BURN, Videos2
As we have said before, the truly great drivers in drag racing are exposed when the crap hits the fan. Such was the case for Aussie racer Brett Gillespie at an event back in November. As you’ll...Jet Hot’s New Palette Of Coating Colors Lets You Go Where No Hot Rodders Have Gone Before!
Jan 08, 2013Brian LohnesSponsor NewsComments Off on Jet Hot’s New Palette Of Coating Colors Lets You Go Where No Hot Rodders Have Gone Before!
The big news from Jet-Hot during the trade show season at SEMA and PRI was the introduction of their premium color line and their new ability to do graphics, designs, and really artistic stuff with...Video: Watch A Huge Dollar Lamborghini Get Beat On In The Snow – Oddly Cool
Jan 08, 2013Brian LohnesFUNNY STUFF, Videos5
We don’t do a lot of stuff here at BangShift with respect to Lamborghinis because, well, why would we. That being said, it is pretty neat to see a car that costs twice or three times what a...BS Daily Tune Up: Mach 5 – The Presidents Of The United States Of America (1996)
Jan 08, 2013Brian LohnesBS Daily Tune Up1
1996 was a good year for me and it was a good year for the Presidents of the United States of America. The band had launched into the national spotlight with their first album in 1994 and after...Ridetech Facebook Wall Car Photo Contest Ends Today. Last Chance! Vote Now!
Jan 07, 2013Chad ReynoldsSponsor NewsComments Off on Ridetech Facebook Wall Car Photo Contest Ends Today. Last Chance! Vote Now!
There are some killer cars and photos up on Ridetech’s Facebook Wall Photo Contest and today is your last chance to vote on a winner. You have to vote by 2pm Eastern time because then they are...BangShift Question Of The Day: What’s The Best Car Toy You’ve Ever Gotten?
Jan 07, 2013Chad ReynoldsBangShift Question Of The Day??14
With the holidays over, it’s totally legit to take back that sweater than Aunt Elma sent you so you can trade it in on car parts, or booze, or fun car toys. Here at the West Coast headquarters...Roadtrippin’: Another 1,000 Mile California Road Trip In A 4-Speed 1965 Impala SS
Jan 07, 2013Brian LohnesBangShift News8
(Words and Photos by Scott Liggett) – My yearly road trip north to see family and friends for Christmas was not planned with any epic side trips like going to see the giant sequoias or hiking...Help! What The Hell Kind Of Car Is This Trar? Bonus Points For The Chassis!
Jan 07, 2013Brian LohnesBangShift Question Of The Day??14
My pal and remote BangShift operative Jay Spinella was minding his business over the weekend when he happened upon the awesome and totally unique trar pictured below. Unlike normal people who would...Bitchin’ Video:Jim Pace Eats Up Full Race Vipers and Porsches On The VIR Road Course In A Stock Car
Jan 07, 2013Brian LohnesRACING & ACTION, Videos8
Jim Pace is a guy whose talents we have showcased on BangShift before. Pace is a super talented road racer and we’ve showed him driving vintage Can-Am cars, historic road racing iron, and other...eBay Find: A 1968 Buick Electra 225 That Lays Frame and Rubber With a Turbo LS Motor – Magnificent Car!
Jan 07, 2013Brian LohneseBay Find5
They literally don’t come any longer and lower than this! We’re fully in love with this professionally built 1968 Buick Electra 225 that has been channeled some three and three quarters...Irwindale Speedway Signs Deal With NASCAR! More Racing To Come
Jan 04, 2013Chad ReynoldsBangShift News1
For the past year, Irwindale Speedway, now known as Irwindale Event Center, has been living in a drama filled world thanks to bankruptcy of the managing company, sponsorship changes, and more. Today...Video: Watch Don Garlits Make Passes In A Very Quick Electric Dragster – Don Gives Us The Scoop!
Jan 04, 2013Brian LohnesRACING & ACTION, Videos16
When we saw YouTube videos of Don Garlits making hits in an electric rear “motor” dragster we had to follow up with Big Daddy and get the inside dirt on just how well this brand new...