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Watch This Insane Twin Turbo Saleen S7 Make A (Reported) 2200hp Dyno Pull

This is one of those times where we have to admit that we know nothing about the car you are about to see, we know nothing of the validity of the claims made in the title of the video, and we know...

Craigslist Find: Roto-Master Turbocharger Kit For A Small-Block Mopar

I’ve heard of the motorhome turbocharger kits for Chrysler big-blocks before, but this just might be the first time I’ve seen a similar system for a Chrysler small-block. Manufactured by...

Watch A Tug Boat Pilot Neatly Deposit Four Loaded Dump Trucks Into A River – Your Bad Day Has NOTHING On This

There are few things worse than a bad day at the office. We’ve all been there and when the dookie is hitting the fan in a place you pretty much don’t want to be in the first place the...

BangShift.com Wishes You A Safe And Happy Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the day where we reflect on those who died in the service of our country, and remember and honor their legacy. Easy to say, but what does it mean? For some, it brings up images of...

Monster Truckin’ Time Machine: 1980s Monster Truck Action From Oklahoma – Leaf Sprung Grave Digger!

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – Yet another installment for the series.  About half the pictures from this event (2-day) did not come out well enough to bring into the fold....

Big Daddy: This Detroit Diesel 16V-149T Is A 2,000hp Monster And It Could Be Yours

Sure the specs are a little daunting. The engine weighs about 11,000lbs, it takes between 45 and 50 gallons of oil to fill, but you only have to change it every 300 hours or so. This is a Detroit...

Can This Mud-Bogging Beetle Skim The Water Like The Finns Can? We’ve Got The Video…

We’ve shown videos over the years of the off-roading psychopaths in Finland who seemingly can drive their purpose-built machines over damn near anything, including water. The basic premise is...

The #11 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo NASCAR And Its Reunion With Builder Junior Johnson

If you point to any car and say that there is any kind of tie to Robert Glenn Johnson, Jr. you can bet that any NASCAR fan is giving you their full and undivided attention. Junior...

Aeros and Autos Half Mile Shootout Photos From Texas – Muscle, Exotics, Trucks!

(Photos by Charles Wickam) – For the last seven years speed freaks have showed up to show off and speed up down the runway at Ellington Airport in Texas. This year we were there. Wickam had a...

Watch Two Brain Surgeons Nearly Wad Their Cars Up At Cruisin’ Ocean City, Maryland

I was at the fall 2014 version of the Cruisin’ Ocean City event and it was pretty awesome. Yes, it rained but even with the wetness there were lots of cars cruising, filling the lots on the...

Scrapple, Your Guide To The “meh”-worthy News: Camaro Crunch, One Expensive Tangerine And Prius Batteries!

It’s a beautiful day outside! The sun is shining, the pollen is finally starting to disappear, and here you are, sitting at the computer, preparing to start the day. We all know that the best...

NTPA Pinetops 300: More Action Photos From One Of The Coolest Pulls In The USA

(Photos by David Whealon) – The coolest events are the ones that have history and an intimate feel that you just can’t fake. Such is the case with the yearly NTPA Pinetops pull. Held in...

Ohio Mile Coverage – More Cool Cars and LSR Bikes From The ECTA’S MAY 2015 MEET

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – If you are looking for diversity in motorsports, you’re on the right track when peering into the ECTA and land speed racing.  This gallery has just a...

Question Of The Day: What Vehicle Safety Features Do You Put Faith Into?

Earlier this week we reported on Takata’s admission to the NHTSA that their airbag inflators were faulty, which in turn has set the stage for what very well may be the biggest recall of a...