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Unknown Parts Counter Guy: Replace The Clerk With A Kiosk?!

I’ve often mentioned that the counter-clerk at a parts store has about as much sway in the everyday world as a burger flipper…and that usually, the burger joint guy is making more money...

Good News: The RPM Act Has Gotten Off The Line Quick In 2017 – VIDEO UPDATE HERE!

We have been beating the drum on the RPM Act since the first day that it was breathed about in public last year. Why? Because it is insanely important to the future of our hobby and for thousands and...

Friday’s Excuse To Go Home And Drink: R.I.P., Chevrolet SS and Chevrolet Caprice PPV

V8, rear-drive, four-door family sedan wanted. Expecting power levels over 300  horsepower, and must be easily modifiable. Expecting handling to be useable, pushing towards impressive, and it must...

More Unwanted, Unsolicited, and Unwelcome Opinions Of 2016 SEMA Cars and Trucks!

McTaggart: Once again, it’s time to dive back into the thousands of photos shot over the course of the 2016 SEMA show with Lohnes. Opinions are a funny thing, and it’s strange how we...

Question Of The Day: What Makes This Brazillian-Sourced 1972 Dodge Charger R/T Worth $50,000 (And Climbing)?

Don’t bother doing a double-take at the photo: yes, we said Charger, and yes, we mean it. While Chrysler had thrown in the towel on performance by 1974 at the latest, the Latin America and...

Craig Breedlove Suing Museum Of Science and Industry For Alleged Damage To Original Spirit Of America – $395,000 Worth!

Craig Breedlove and his historic, land speed record busting Spirit Of America are back in the news again but for very different reasons than you may expect. Breedlove is suing the Museum of Science...

Wait Until This Monster Gets Dialed In: Izzy Performance’s 1,600 Horsepower, All-Wheel-Drive Turbo Silverado!

In the BangShift Mid-West fleet, there is one vehicle that generally is kept off-limits from any sort of hijinks: that would be the Chevy Silverado SS that my wife uses as her daily driver. She...

Big Uglies: We Found A Pair Of Cool, Old Hendrickson Trucks Resting Comfortably

(Words and photos by Greg Rourke) – Ever seen a Hendrickson truck? If you live outside of the upper Midwest, probably not. Hendrickson started building trucks in Chicago in 1913, and in 1926...

On The Street Testing And Grudge Racing Video Fix Right Here

For most of the country it is wet or cold or snowy or all of the above, which means that there are A LOT of racers and hot rodders around the country that are jonesing for racing action. But thanks...

This 1968 Olds 98 Has To Be The Biggest Car For Sale On The Internet Right Now

This 1968 Olds 98 is large, it is lovely, and it is a 455 powered battleship on wheels that has to be the biggest car for sale on the internet right now. Just feast your eyes on all of the pea soup...

This Car-Hauling Chevrolet School Bus Is Great For All Of The Right Reasons – Compound Turbo Cummins And Good Range!

Is it bad when the first thing that comes to mind is, “If you laugh, you’re going straight to hell”? That’s where I find myself with this 1954 Chevrolet…um…short...

Alfa Romeo 4C Spyder: A Loud, Lightweight, No Frills Car That Answers The Great What If?

(Photos by Dave Nutting) – We hear one refrain from car guys a lot. Why can’t you order a car without all the extra crap? Why do you need to have all the bells and whistles that add...

Sad News: George Howard, One Of Drag Racing’s Greatest Promoters Has Died

(Lead photo credit: CompetitionPlus.com) – Every sport has its legends, its influencers, its gamblers, and its innovators. George Howard embodied all of those things and more during a career...

Money No Object: This 1999 MCI “Executive Coach” Would Be The Ultimate BangShift Mobile Command Center!

The BangShift Mobile Command Center. It’s an idea that just won’t die, even if the likelihood of it happening is right up there with Buford T. Justice ending up on hydraulics and Daytons....