Jonnie Lindberg Named The Driver Of Head Racing NHRA Nitro Funny Car For 2017!
Well here’s a big chunk of news few people in the drag racing world saw coming! Jonnie Lindberg the two time and defending NHRA Top Alcohol Funny Car World Champion has been named as the driver...
This 1930 Chevy Coupe Has A Blown 540, A Straight Axle, and A 74 Year Old Driver – Awesome
Everyone has life goals. Some of them are different than others. People want to make a bunch of money, retired on an island, own 100 cars at a time, or buy a supercar among many others. We’re...
Diesel Video: Ripping Gears And (Nearly) Beating A Mustang In A Diesel Ram
This week’s American Powertrain Parting Shift is one of the most fun ones that we have ever posted. We find ourselves in the cab of a 2002 Dodge Ram truck that is equipped with a Cummins diesel...
Hidden History: This Olds Silhouette Minivan Has A Fascinating Link To The World Of Drag Racing
Craig Fitzgerald, the occasional BangShift contributor, occasional vagrant, and full time bossman over at BestRide.com came up with a shockingly awesome story that centers around the lowly Olds...
Best of 2016: Ghislian and Cedric Beaulieu’s 1992 Chrysler LeBaron Is A Boosted, Mopar Powered, Top Sportsman Terror
(Photos by Dave Nutting) – Not that it is easy these days but Canadian father and son duo Ghislian and Cedric Beaulieu have been drag racing with turbos since it was way harder than it is now....
Late Model Stomper: Salvatore Iovino’s Dodge Charger Is A Monster!
Fifteen hundred horsepower. Yeah, that’ll get some attention in a freaking hurry, but don’t sweat the numbers on the dyno…worry about the numbers on the front facia near the...
Flamin’ Crazy! Watch The VW Powered Dragster Of Bryan Hyerstay Blow Up On The Starting Line
Bryan Hyerstay had an awesome 2016 NHRA season in Competition Eliminator. He finished number two in the nation behind only Doug Doll who just so happened to have one of the most dominating seasons in...
Racing and Hot Rodding Legend Nick Arias Jr. Has Died – SEMA Hall of Fame Member Was Industry Titan, Veteran
The legendary Nick Arias Jr. has died. Arias was a huge figure in the world of racing and high performance and lived what he often called “The American Dream” when speaking about his...
In-Car Video: Watch Larry Larson Spin His Truck Out On Purpose After The ‘Chutes Get Tangled In Australia
As many of you may or may not know, Larry Larson is currently in Australia racing his truck and his iconic Nova as part of a weeks long stint at Willowbank Raceway. The transmission in the truck is...
Winter Shop Tour Series: Grand Prix Auto Sports Center/Grand Prix Racing
(Words and photos by Brad Klaassen) – Grand Prix Auto Sports Center came to life under the direction of owner Jon Brook in 1967. Brook opened his fledging business as a full service...
How About A Four Turbo LS Camaro For Fun?! This Car Is Neat And The Kid Is Having Fun!
If the ultimate goal of hot rodding is to have fun and build yourself a fast car, the kid who built this four turbo LS Camaro is winning on all fronts. This footage from 1320Video pretty much proves...
Want Some Different Heads On Your Small Block Ford? These Gurney Eagle Pieces Will Do The Trick!
If you are building a small block Ford engine and are looking for a way to stand out from the crowd, we think that this incredible set of Gurney Eagle heads may be just the ticket for you. Rare,...
Morning Symphony: Watch and Listen To A Pair Of Thundering Pro Nitrous Machines Run Side By Side 3.80s – Crank It Up!
When drag racing fans hear the names Travis Harvey and Shannon Jenkins announced as being on the starting line next to each other, they run to the fence to watch. Why? Jenkins is one of drag...
Best of 2016: Vintage 1970 Video From The Merrill Ice Drags Is Great!
We talk a lot about the Merrill Ice Drags which has been a Wisconsin institution since 1965 and that’s because they still personify the spirit of drag racing in its purest form. Maybe it sounds...
