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Project Raven Imperial: IT’S ALIVE! The 367ci Small Block Wakes Up…Half A County.

Sunday morning in the fields outside of Bowling Green, Kentucky…frost melting back into dew, a deer cautiously grazing near a fencerow, birds that are trying to make last-minute efforts to...

This 1966 El Camino Promotional Video Is Crazed 60s Chevy Propaganda At Its Finest

There’s nothing like some wacky 1960s manufacturer propaganda to get our blood going on a Friday. In this video we see a big block 1966 El Camino compared to a 289 powered Ranchero, then...

The “Wild Cherry” Saga Gets Worse: The Controversial Chevy Van Has Been Found!

The story of the 1975 Chevrolet G10 known as “Wild Cherry” has become 2018’s biggest soap opera story. It starts out fantastic: a van seemingly left for dead is rescued by a man...

Pritchett, Capps, Coughlin Jr. & Smith #1 Qualifiers At NHRA Pomona World Finals!

(Photos by Jeff and Mike Burghardt) –Leah Pritchett in Top Fuel, Ron Capps’ Funny Car, Jeg Coughlin Jr. in Pro Stock and Matt Smith in Pro Stock Motorcycle were No. 1 qualifiers in their...

These Supra Dudes Laughed At This Camaro Owner When He Asked Them To Race

Besides being rude, sometimes it backfires on you when you laugh at someone that wants to race you. Of course it could also be a good tactic for throwing off the competition. In this case, I...

Urban Hillbilly Video From The H-Town Street Races In Oklahoma

Street racing is the hottest thing in tv and video right now and there are plenty of towns that are trying to take advantage of this phenomenon by putting on their own street racing events. Oklahoma...

Would Hoon, 10/10: This Blown 1970 Ford Maverick Is Begging To Be Romped On!

One of my ideal build templates is the “primer black whipping boy” build. The premise has been simple from the start: either a Ford Maverick/Mercury Comet or a Ford Mustang II, in primer...

Ever Wonder Who Pays For The Damages In A Rally Crash? Here’s Your Answer!

Over the years we’ve shown you time and time again the effects of rally drivers who overstep their skill levels one pinky toe too far. We’ve seen flying Volvos that mow down trees with...

BANGshift Contributor Rob Bennett Picked Some Of His Favorites From The 2018 SEMA Show

(Photos by Rob Bennett) Yesterday we shared some of Rob’s photos from the back exit door at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas. It’s a cool spot to see many of the featured cars in the show...

With The Baja 1000 Coming Up, We Thought This Might Be Just What We Need!

Desert off-road racing is a thing here in SoCal. A big thing. And because of that we see a jillion times more prerunner style trucks on the road here than you find anywhere else. I’ve always...

This 1980 Z28 Camaro Is Tubbed Perfection That Just Needs Your Engine, Trans, And A Few Tweaks.

If this 1980 Z28 doesn’t speak to your retro sensibilities then I am afraid all is lost. It needs a couple things, mainly an engine, trans, and seats, but other than that this is an amazing...

Prichett Top Fuel 3.649 ET, Johnson Jr, Coughlin Jr, & Smith Are Friday Qualifying Leaders At Pomona NHRA World Finals!

(Mike Burghardt photos) – Friday at Pomona Raceway had near perfect weather with an awesome track and the Top Fuel class took advantage of it with epic qualifying at the the season-ending 54th...

Mercedes Has Been The Talk Of F1 With Their Controversial New Wheels. Here’s The Explanation On What They Are Doing

This is not the most exciting video in Formula 1 history, that’s for sure. But if you are an F1 fan then this explanation about the Mercedes F1 team’s new controversial wheels will hit...

BangShift Question Of The Day: Does The Wild Daily Driver Have Any Draw For You?

Meet the Chevrolet Cruze Sport6 SS, a concept vehicle that debuted at the São Palo Motor Show recently. All you really need to know about this latest application of the vaunted Super Sport badge:...