Accelaquarter Raceway In Illinois Is Currently Underwater…Literally
Dec 23, 2013Brian LohnesBangShift News
(Photos by Accelaquarter Raceway) – Back in August we first told you the great story of Accelaquarter Raceway’s rebirth under new owner Frank Sisk. The track had been languishing and...
eBay Find: This 1988 Mosler Consulier GTP Is Weird, Fast, Rare, And Something We Had Never Heard Of Until Today (w/Video)
Dec 23, 2013Brian LohneseBay Find
We like when someone drops automotive knowledge on us that we knew nothing about like the oddball 1988 Mosler Consulier GTP featured in this eBay ad. At first glance the car looks like some sort of a...
The Baja 1000, A World Of X Documentary To Air Thursday, Plus A Kurt Caselli Tribute And New TV Deal For SCORE!
Dec 23, 2013Chad ReynoldsHISTORIC, RACING & ACTION
We love off road racing around here. I know it’s not necessarily our “norm”, but ever since I attended the Baja 1000 back in 2007 I’ve been hooked. The SCORE Baja 1000 is one...
It’s Not Too Late For Last Minute Gifts From Ridetech! Prices Good Through January 1, But Buy Now For Christmas!
Dec 22, 2013Chad ReynoldsSponsor News
According to a story I heard on the news last night more than 70% of Americans are not done shopping for Christmas. Well, if you are one of those folks, then don’t fret. The guys at Ridetech...
Sunday Re-Run: Watch A Kid Set His Car, Himself, And Nearly His Whole Shop On Fire While Trying To Start His Project
Dec 22, 2013Brian LohnesCRASH & BURN, MISC, Videos
If this isn’t a video documenting every possible wrong, misguided, and potentially lethal thing to do with a project car in your shop we don’t know what is. Basically, a 23-year old kid...
These Sand Dune Races In The United Arab Emirates Are Wild! Mondo Huge Turbos On Everything From Straight Sixes To V8s – Horsepower Overload!
Dec 22, 2013Chad ReynoldsRACING & ACTION
Every time I see the sand dunes in the UAE it makes me want to go to visit just so I can play. They are huge, and made of great sand that looks like a riot to play in. For the guys in this video the...
We Want This International Truck. It May Be The Greatest Former Box Truck Ever!
Dec 22, 2013Chad ReynoldsCraigslist Find
When Steve Dunning, aka elkyguy, sent us a tip on an International Truck that was for sale on Craigslist in Seattle we figured it was probably going to be something with a snow plow on it. We had no...
This Looks Really Really Dangerous… Dear Santa, All I Want For Christmas Is This Small Block Powered…
Dec 22, 2013Chad ReynoldsCraigslist Find
This looks really really dangerous. Some might even say stupid. Especially if you believe the Zero – 60 number of 1.94 seconds, which seems like an odd number for someone to make up so...
Epic Famoso Speed Shop 1963 Ford Econoline Pickup For Sale On Craigslist!
Dec 22, 2013Chad ReynoldsCraigslist Find
Last night at about 8pm our buddy Ron “Chassisman” Thomas texted me a link to a post on Craigslist in Bakersfield for a 1963 Ford Econoline Pickup that has Famoso Speed Shop painted on...
WATCH LIVE NOW: STREAMING SPACE WALK VIDEO – DUDES WRENCHING IN SPACE!
Dec 21, 2013Brian LohnesBangShift News
Talk about the ultimate thrash! Below you can watch live streaming video from the first of three space walks being completed at the International Space Station for urgent repairs to equipment. Two...
We’ve Seen Some Funny Gift Guides For Men, But This Video Just Might Take The Cake
Dec 21, 2013Chad ReynoldsFUNNY STUFF
What does every man need for Christmas? Well, according to the girl in this video the answer is…hubcaps. Or wheel covers as she points out, in technical terms. Apparently the folks at...
The Roadkill to End All Roadkills – Motorhome Mayhem Saves A 1968 Charger
Dec 21, 2013Brian LohnesFUNNY STUFF, MISC, Videos
Truth be told, I got to sneak peek this episode during the PRI show one nice after we finished up on Roadkill LIVE for the day. We all huddled around the video guy’s computer and watched this...
NutJob: Performance Modifications And Diminishing Returns
Dec 21, 2013Dave NuttingNutJob
Yesterday, Rodney wrote a really interesting piece on the cost of building a high performance car and how in many cases it may make more sense to purchase a finished product if you in any way value...
BangShift Question Of The Day: Does Your Significant Other Think You Are As Hard To Shop For As Mine Does?
Dec 21, 2013Chad ReynoldsBangShift Question Of The Day??
While finishing up the last of our Christmas shopping last night, Daphne turns to me and says “I’m just not happy with anything I got you. None of it is very personal. You suck because...
