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The Pat Foster Driven, Woody Gilmore Rear Engine Dragster Came Before Garlits And Almost Killed Him!

(Photos by Mr. Wanbaugh) Pat Foster was a certifiable bad ass in the drag racing world, although most probably know him as one of the pioneer Funny Car drivers, not the driver of Woody...

PSCA SCSN Anarchy At The Arch IV: Door Cars Galore From St. Louis!

Sunday was a bit of a rush at Gateway Motorsports Park. Weather threatened to put a damper on the Anarchy At The Arch IV race, so the decision was made to move the runs along as fast as humanely and...

Video: The 1973 Plymouth Fury III From Thunderbolt and Lightfoot Is One Of The More BangShifty Movie Cars Ever

(By Greg Rourke) – Movie cars…everyone has their favorites. Some are obvious…Milners coupe from American Graffiti. The Two Lane Blacktop 55 Chevy. James Bonds various Aston...

Morning Symphony: The Sound Of Going Fast By Any Means Necessary

Sorry, Ford fans, but this bitchin’ bumpside is powered by a Rat…one very, very angry Rat, but a big block Chevy nonetheless. I can already hear the hate comments flowing, so let’s...

Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk: Order Banks Open August 10th, So Get Your Cash Ready!

(Images: FCA North America) At first, it was a joke. Then it was a dream…and now, a Hellcat-powered, all-wheel-drive Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT is a reality. And this time tomorrow, the order...

It’s The Van Man!!! This 1972 Econoline Could Be Greatness

Okay, I just realized that while I am a tried and true Chevrolet fan, there is something about a Ford Econoline van like this one that just speaks to me. This era and earlier, are super cool and...

Big News! Doug Chandler, Husband Of Late Terry Chandler Extends Infinite Hero and Make A Wish Deals Through 2020

Big NHRA news was released by Don Schumacher Racing yesterday with the announcement that Doug Chandler, husband of the late Terry Chandler has extended the Make-A-Wish and Infinite Hero “giving...

Massive Engineering Video: Watch The Spectacle Of The Marquette Michigan Ore Dock Loading A 1,000ft Ore Boat

(By Greg Rourke) –  We like things big here at BangShift, and they don’t get much bigger than the 1000 foot boats hauling ore from the Upper Great Lakes to the steel mills on the Lower...

2017 Chryslers At Carlisle Coverage: The Mopar Train Keeps On Rolling – Check Out These Photos

(Photos by Joe Grippo) – The annual Carlisle Chrysler Nationals stand as a massive gathering of virtually every generation and style of Chrysler automobile and truck you can dream up. From the...

Can You Build A Big Wheeled “Traditional” Hot Rod From A Fox Body Mustang?

We use the term “Traditional” very, very, loosely. And the builder never used that term. So don’t go bitching and moaning. What the The Fab Forums are trying to do is cut up a Fox...

PSCA SCSN Anarchy At The Arch IV Gallery: Saturday’s Throwdown, Part One – The Final Qualifications

It’s probably something I should never admit to, but it’s only after Anarchy At The Arch IV that I’m starting to truly grasp the difference in the radial cars. Don’t...

Check Out This 1974 Chevelle Laguna 454 With Fresh Big Block, Swivel Buckets, And More!

Johnny Hunkins would be proud of Rocco B. for sending this lead into us, and it is from our backyard even! I will admit, that when Hunkins first started showing love to these ugly Chevelles, I...

2017 Syracuse Nationals Photo Coverage: Real Cars, Real Big Show, Real Big Fun

(Photos by Mike Brooks) – As we promised, we’re back with more 2017 Syracuse Nationals coverage from the lens of Mike Brooks and the images are great. Recently we can across a story...

Classic YouTube: Big Body, Big Torque, Big Clouds…This Buick Riviera Burns Them Off Nicely!

If this thing is stock, I’m the Pope. But who cares? It’s a Buick Riviera setting the rears alight with a noise that doubles as an auditory stimulant. It’s a moment in time that...