Author Archive: Brian Lohnes
This Insanely Rare Tri-Power Intake For A 351 Cleveland Escaped NASCAR Rejection And Hammer Destruction
The best parts, like the best people, have the best stories. This is the wild tale of an engine combination that Ford created to compete in NASCAR during the early 1970s. Developed in 1969 and 1970,...
Trar Alert: This 1976 Mustang II Cobra Can Stop Traffic AND Drive Over It! Priced To Sit
Make no mistake about it, this 1976 Mustang II Cobra is clean. The body looks straight, the chassis it is sitting on (which we’re guessing is a Bronco because the ad does not say looks good,...
2019 Grand National Roadster Show Gallery: Paint, Chrome, Blowers, and More From SoCal
Yeah, we’re double timing it this week with our expansive photo coverage from the 2019 Grand National Roadster Show. These images are being delivered to much of the country that currently sits...
RacingJunk: This 1950 Plymouth Business Coupe Has A Big Blown Hemi Engine!
Ok, this is freaking awesome. Why? You are looking at a gnarly engine and transmission all plugged into a largely unloved body style. When is the last time you have seen a 526ci blown hemi ending in...
2019 Grand National Roadster Show Images: Our Wall To Wall Photo Bonanza Continues
We’re basically just getting started with a massive (digital) pile of photos from the 2019 Grand National Roadster show in Pomona, California. This event kicks off the hot rodding year in many...
Mr. October? Yes. Mr. February? Not So Much – The Year Reggie Jackson Hosted The NHRA Winternationals (Cringeworthy)
There are people in this world with legit gifts and talents. Reggie Jackson is one of them. Among the greatest baseball players of his generation and certainly among the greatest clutch performers in...
Watch Chris Economaki Cover The 1980 NHRA Winternationals For ABC’s Wide World of Sports
There are certain faces and names that we automatically connect to the world of auto racing. Voices, too. Chris Economaki is one of them, perhaps the best of them. The guy was everywhere and he was...
2019 Grand National Roadster Show Photos: More Fresh Cars, History, and Neat Stuff
We literally have so many photos from the 2019 Grand National Roadster Show that we are going to be sending two galleries a day up on the front page for your viewing pleasure. Why so many photos?...
Crushing It: These Are The 10 Best Hydraulic Press Crushes Of 2018 – Hilarious and Cool
BangShift has been paying attention to the Hydraulic Press Channel on YouTube nearly since its inception. It ha brought us more than its fair share of laughs, winces, and downright “did that...
John Force Racing Announces Driver and Crew Chief Line Up – Austin Prock and David Grubnic Among Them
After weeks of anticipation, John Force Racing has announced its driver and crew chief lineup for the 2019 season. Rampant speculation after Courtney Force announced her retirement had the team...
This 1941 Short Video Featuring Ice Racing In New Hampshire Is Awesome – Neat Old Hot Rods!
Often times when we talk about “the way things were” it is with knowledge gained by reading things or seeing photos from a bygone era. Looking back at race cars and hot rods from the pre...
BangShift Tech: Engine Oil and Low Speed Pre-Ignition In Direct Injection Engines – The Link And What You Need To Know
(By Lake Speed Jr.) – What is LSPI? Low Speed Pre-Ignition (LSPI) is an abnormal combustion event that can lead to catastrophic engine damage, and LSPI is common to Turbocharged Direct...
2019 Grand National Roadster Show Coverage: More Photos From The Pomona Fairplex
We’re back, as we will be all week and beyond with photos from the 2019 Grand National Roadster Show. In many ways, this event marks the start of the hot rodding year for people not just in...
