Author Archive: Chad Reynolds
Hotchkis Performance East Grand Opening, Cruise In, And Open House This Saturday
Hotchkis Performance has made a commitment to more Research and Development, more in house fabrication, and more support for their racing customers. To satisfy this commitment they have opened...
BangShift Question Of The Day: Who Had The Best Drag Racing Rivalry?
After watching the video of Warren Johnson and Scott Geoffrion’s epic burndown, along with Garlits and Carbone, it got us thinking about racing rivalries and specifically those on the drag...
BangShift Daily Tune Up: “Stylo” by the Gorillaz. Wacko Song, Awesome Video. Car Chase, Guns, More.
Other than one or two mainstream popular songs, I don’t have a clue what is going on with the Gorillaz. Their music is wacko. This song is no different. It’s wacko enough that even the...
Movie Premier: Brian Darwas’ Newest Film “This Is Long Beach” Premiers This Friday In LONG BEACH!
If you don’t know the name Brian Darwas, you should really take some time to make yourself familiar because this dude puts some killer films together. His latest “This Is Long...
Breaking News: Erica Enders To Drive Keith Haney Racing Pro Nitrous Machine At ADRL Memphis This Weekend
We got word late last night that Keith Haney Racing will field their familiar two car team at this weekend’s ADRL Memphis Drags IV, and that Erica Enders – Stevens will be behind the...
Awesome Auction This Weekend! Over 400 Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Classics And More. Some At Real Car Guy Prices
With Barrett-Jackson, Mecum, and all the others constantly in the spotlight all over the country, it’s hard to believe that Southern California hasn’t had one of their own. Thanks to...
BangShift Daily Tune Up: “Midnight Blue” Lou Gramm (1987)
Foreigner is one of those bands that transcends time and continental divides. Made up of both American and British band mates, Foreigner has had hits over three decades and has sold over 80 million...
Project Car Spotlight: Squirrel’s SMAV 1957 Suburban Goes From Blah To Beautiful In Weeks. An Inspirational Tale.
What’s an SMAV you ask? Well it’s the nickname BangShift Contributor Scott Liggett gave to Jim’s 1957 Suburban project. What does it mean? Soccer Mom Assault Vehicle. With 454 cubic...
BangShift Question Of The Day: What Is The Funniest Thing You Have Ever Seen Someone Do While Driving?
We know that this can get way out of hand, and we’re pretty okay with that. We have done some crazy and funny and cool stuff while driving, and we assume all you cool BangShifters have as well,...
BangShift Daily Tune Up: “Life Is A Highway” Tom Cochrane And Rascal Flatts Versions (1991/2006)
Life is a Highway is a great song that speaks to every single one of our roadtripping genes, and when it was originally sang by Tom Cochrane back in 1991 it was a big hit and has always been a song...
More Donut Derelicts Huntington Beach Cruise Photos. Hot Rods, Trucks, Street Rods, And More.
Every Saturday morning around 6am 150-250 hot rods, muscle cars, street rods, trucks, and bike converge at the corner of Adams and Magnolia in Huntington Beach for a couple hours of hot rod heaven....
Introducing The Wally’s World GTO: Dreams Becoming A Reality. Mullets, Muscle Cars, And More.
Wally Olczak is one of those dudes in the automotive aftermarket that you may not actually know, but you know everything he’s done. We’ll cover some of that later, but the truth is this...
2012 NHRA Champion Get’s His Own Day! The City Of Norco Will Proclaim August 10th “‘Fast Jack’ Beckman Day”.
We think this is awesome because we know that Jack will think they are crazy for doing this but also really really appreciate it. While a lot of professional drivers have moved off to be nearer to...
BangShift Daily Tune Up: “Mustang Sally” The Los Lobos Version.
Since Ford is leaving NHRA Drag Racing, including John Force Racing, we figured we would throw up a Ford song for today’s BangShift Daily Tune Up. Since we’ve already has Mustang Sally as...