Author Archive: Brian Lohnes
King Of The Hammers Action Gallery: Dirt, Rocks, And The Toughest Race In The USA
(Photos by Chad) – One of the things I am always envious of Chad for is the fact that there’s cool car stuff happening year ’round where he lives. The shows, the cruises, and the...
SEMA Alert: The EPA Is Actively Trying To Kill Racing – Trying To Ban Converting Street Cars Into Race Cars
We don’t delve into politics here unless it is something that directly has an impact on the lives of our readers and no matter what color state you live in or what side of the aisle you support...
Car Harmony: The Car Bros Create The Car Based Dating Service No One Has Been Waiting For
The Car Bros are back and they’re coming in hot with an automotive dating service that finally fills the need for car guys who can’t seem to get it right with the ladies. Yes, Car Harmony...
New Parts: Weiand Introduces Fabricated Oil Pan Kits For Popular Engine Families
The oil pan bolted to the bottom of your engine is about the most important part of your entire engine program. Think about it. If you get the wrong pan your motor will not fit, you may starve the...
Project Cellar Dweller Update: We Finish Teardown, Decide On Power, Lay Down Paint, and Pick Parts
We’re back with an update on the father/son BangShift go kart build that we’re calling Project Cellar Dweller. To catch you back up to speed in case you missed the introduction to this...
2016 Grand National Roadster Show Coverage: Our Second To Last Gallery Of Photos
We’re almost there! Almost ready to close the book on the 2016 Grand National Roadster Show but we’re not quite there and that is a good thing because it means we have more cool cars to...
NHRA Winternationals History: Watch Jimmy Nix Suffer A Brutal Blow Over And Fire In 1992
We’re going to bring you memorable NHRA Winternationals moments all week long and while they are not all wrecks, some of them have to be because they are just so spectacular to watch. One of...
NHRA Winternationals History: 30 Years Ago A New Christmas Tree Greeted Racers At Pomona
(Lead photo: Bob Boudreau) – While the 2016 NHRA Winternationals are ushering in a host of changes to the way the sport is presented in the media and on some level how things operate, one...
eBay Find: This M816 6×6 Recovery Vehicle Can Lift, Pull, Or Drag Tens Of Tons In Every Direction
Maybe it was the sheer size of the truck. Maybe it is the fact that it can pull 45,000lbs with the rear winch, 20,000lbs with the front winch, and it can lift 20,000lbs with its rotating boom that...
Sports Business Journal Reporting Mike Dunn As New IHRA President – We Nailed It – More News Here
(Photo credit: ESPN) – The Sports Business Journal and other publications are reporting that Mike Dunn is in fact going to be the new president of the International Hot Rod Association. We...
Ride In, On, and Around The Enviate Pikes Peak Unlimited Racer – Turbo LS Open Wheel Monster
The unlimited class at the Pikes Peak hillclimb has birthed some truly evil machines over the years, each with their own proclivities and personality. While we’re not sure what to make of the...
If The Long F-350 Is Not Your Speed How About A Massive F-150 With A Secret? (Video)
This is a massive F-150 with a secret. We’ll get to that one in a second but it is a rare day indeed when we get to showcase two massive Fords for your potentially purchasing enjoyment, right?...
Horror Show Video: A Couple Walked Away From The Worst Jetsprint Boat Crash We Have Ever Seen
Jetsprint boat racing is among the more terrifying things to watch when things are going well but when they go wrong, baby do they go WRONG. In this case it was a couple racing at the Jetsprint...
This Turbocharged Slant Six 1975 Duster Is The Stuff BangShifty Dreams Are Made Of
When I clicked the link that Dave Sanborn sent along featuring this turbocharged slant six 1975 Duster I made noises. I don’t normally do that but in this case I did. The car is immaculate, the...