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Bonneville Speed Week 2017: Know What Time It Is? Time To Keep The Salt Photos Rolling

Speed Week may be over but our celebration of it is not. Both Chad and I have the good fortune to spend a lot of time at automotive events, McTaggart as well. In doing that you can’t help but...

Eddie Hill Is Selling His Crazy Two Seat, 1,200hp Fun Boat – One Off Creation Is Mental

Legendary boat and asphalt drag racer Eddie Hill’s name is no stranger to BangShift. We have showed you video and other stuff of how the elder statesman of speed is still enjoying going fast...

Bonneville Speed Week 2017: We’ve Been Off The Salt For A Week But The Photo Flow Keeps On Rolling

Yes, we have been removed from the Bonneville Salt Flats for about a week now but that doesn’t mean we’re done sharing images and stories from the salt with you. Not by a long shot. This...

Awesome Video From The 1962 US Nationals – Mickey Thompson, Don Garlits, Twin Engine Dragsters, More!

About a week from now, I’ll be on the way to Indianapolis for my favorite NHRA drag race of the year, the Chevrolet Performance US Nationals. There’s nothing like it and there has been...

This 1966 Chevrolet Beaumont, AKA Canadian Chevelle, Is Awesome And We Want It!

I have a soft spot for convertibles. I know that not everyone likes them, but growing up with a 1969 Corvette Convertible in the garage and my 1969 Camaro Convertible means that I like soft top cars....

How To Destroy A Nissan Maxima Via Backyard Dirt Track, Demo Derby, And A Pond Jump!

Whenever we see videos of people destroying “good” running junk cars in the name of fun and excitement we get super duper jealous. In case you were wondering, super duper is a verifiable...

Which GM C10 Makes The Best Hot Rodder’s Shop Truck?

While I can’t afford one at the moment, I keep looking at GM C10/20 trucks thinking that some day one of these will make the perfect shop truck. You know, the one you use to haul engines to...

Classic YouTube: The Only Eclipse We Could Care About Is The AWD, Turbocharged Version!

In case you weren’t beaten over the head over and over about how there will be a total eclipse of the Sun early this afternoon, there will be a bit of shade for you to enjoy courtesy of the...

For Sale: The 1934 Chrysler Airflow Was WAY Ahead Of Its Time, And This CY Is A Rarity With Only 445 Ever Built

The automotive industry is full of history lessons that teach how the best product isn’t necessarily the one people will buy and therefore make successful. Names like Chrysler and Tucker have...

Woodward Dream Cruise Weekend 2017: Watching The Iron Just Passing On By…

Woodward is automotive overload. I’ll even put it above the SEMA show. At least, at SEMA, you have a small chance to see just about everything within the week. At Woodward, you don’t have...

Love The Looks Of A ’57 Chevy But Want Utility? How About The Bel-Kota?

In 1957, if you wanted to go haul a bunch of lumber home in the back of your Chevrolet, nobody was going to stop you. I’m willing to bet that in 1967, you’d still be OK, since the Chevy...

Modern Street Hemi Shootout Show Lot At Woodward: Demons, Hellcats, And Racers Showing Off

Dan VanHorn goes out of his way to take care of his racers. Way out of his way, in fact, which becomes apparent when you look at the setup he provides for the MSHS racers for the Woodward weekend. He...

Woodward Dream Cruise Weekend 2017: Friday’s Peaceful, Calm, And Collected Cruising

As I type this, Haley and I are back in the hotel room after experiencing, first-hand, for the first time, what cruising Woodward can actually be. I’ll dive into the details of that story in a...

Rough Start: Horrible Photos, Great Deal…A Box-Top Fairmont For $800!

The recipe is simple: yank gutless wonder mill out of a featherweight box-top Fairmont, cram in as much turbocharged LS motor as you are willing to fit, add whatever safety equipment you deem is...