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The Last New York Times Automobile Review For The 2015 Mustang Is Much More Than Just A Review, It’s A Parting Shot

This is the last automobile review that The New York Times will publish. The paper has shuttered their “Automobiles” section as part of a downsizing effort and has sent pretty much that...

NCM Motorsports Complex News: Awarded “Outstanding Facility Of The Year”, Breaking Ground For Garages, Pavillion

For a brand-new race course, NCM Motorsports Complex has been having a very busy year, and there are no signs of a slowdown anytime in the near future. The complex, which is situated next to the...

The Entire Ron Pratte Vehicle Collection Is Going To Auction-Take A Video Tour Here!

Whether you like or loathe them, Barrett-Jackson has made a huge impact on the automotive landscape, and within the circles of that auction house, the name Ron Pratte stands out above the rest....

Video: Watch A Norwegian Alcohol Funny Car Go For A Test Drive In The Snow

The winters are a lot longer than the racing season in the nordic region, so guys in places like Sweden need to make their own fun. Apparently that fun came in the form of a snowy street cruise...

Off-Roading Fun: This Early-1950’s Chevy Goes For A Romp In An Off-Roader’s Playground

It has an alcohol-swilling 540ci Chevy with a 12-71 blower under the hood that’s good for 1,300 horsepower. It has 2.5 ton axles front and rear hooked to a tube frame. It has beautiful black...

Road Trippin With Doug and Taylor – A Look Back At A Spectacular Fall Cruise To A Natural Wonder In Kentucky

(Words by Doug Gregory – Photos by Taylor and Doug Gregory) – The drive from Somerset to Cumberland Falls State Park is not terribly long, but at this time of year is incredibly...

Classic YouTube: Crown Victoria Runs Moab’s “Hell’s Revenge” Trail With No Issues At All

I’m not a winter person. I would rather roast in the desert that freeze in a snowbank by a mile. As I make my way through a damp, cold winter at BangShift MidWest, my mind goes back to the...

SCCA Releases New 2015 Classic American Muscle Rules – Sub Classes, Weight, Body, And Other Information Here

The SCCA’s Classic American Muscle category had a great year in 2014 with participants all over the country sampling the wares of the popular SCCA autocross program. Our own Dave Nutting hit...

The Supercharged 8-Cylinder 1934 Mercedes W25 Grand Prix Car Has A Rip-Roaring Scream You Won’t Believe (Video)

We have to thank long time BangShifter Arild Guldbrandsen for sending us the below videos that feature a 1934 Mercedes W25 Grand Prix car darting up the course at an incredible hill climb event that...

BangShift 2014 Photo Highlight Reel: Justin’s Oney’s Adventure Photos – California, Drag Week, Facial Hair, More!

(Words and photos by Justin Oney) – I’m not really a man of many words, so I am goin to keep it short and sweet. I was blessed with the opportunity to hit a few shows this year with my wife...

A Tracked T-Bucket Powered By A Blown Alky Burning Rat Motor Is Even More Awesome Than You Can Imagine (Video)

Since it has started snowing around parts of the US already and there’s some sort of massive winter air blast coming for lots of us soon I thought it would be appropriate to bust this video out...

Historic Video: Holden Precision Driving Team In HQ Monaros

The Holden Precision Driving Team operated from 1968 to 1999, and after a a couple of years driving Hyundais, as the Holden Stormriders from 2003-2008 and were known for taking performance Holdens...

BangShift 2014 Highlight Reel: Johnny Gaudette’s Favorite Cars And Snaps From 2014 – This Kid Is An Old Soul!

(Photos by Johnny Gaudette) – Ever heard that expression when someone is referred to as an “old soul” and wondered what it meant? This is a concrete visual example of what it means...

The 2nd Annual Big Dog Car Show Brought Out Some Awesome Texas Muscle To Raise Money For Wayward Pups – Coverage Here

(Words and photos by Kaleb Kelley) – Last year, Grayson Bible Baptist Church hosted their first car show benefitting the ARF House, a North Texas no kill, care-for-life dog sanctuary. This...