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Author Archive: Chad Reynolds

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...

MORE: HISTORIC

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...

MORE: CHEVY

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...

Donut Derelicts Car Cruise Gallery: Muscle Cars, Street Machines, Hot Rods, And BangShifters

Every Saturday morning around 9am 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....

Video: Behind The Goodguys ’32 Ford Tribute Car. One ’32 Became A Logo, That Logo Became This ’32 Ford

If you haven’t seen the Goodguys ’32 Ford Giveaway car that was built by the guys at Kindig It Design, you are missing out. The car was designed to be a tribute to Goodguys founder Gary...

Behind the Scenes Of Rhys Millen’s 2009 Trophy Truck Backflip

This is a great video. Really well done documentary style video that shows the practice, the fabrication, the frustration and more. It’s completely different than the type of backflips that...