NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl Photos: Car Show Images, Bits From The Pits, And More From The Track
Aug 06, 2015Brian Lohnes1
(Photos by Bob Chiluk) – While we have been showcasing Charles Wickam images for the last few days at BangShift and we have PLENTY more to share we thought we would show you some photos...
Brown, McGaha, Krawiec Race To NHRA Sonoma Wins – Beckman’s Streak Alive
Aug 06, 2015Darr Hawthorne2
Photos by Jeff and Mike Burghardt Words by NHRA Communications Jack Beckman finished off a dominating weekend at the NHRA Sonoma Nationals on Sunday by racing to the Funny Car victory while Antron...
A NICE 8 Second Big Tire Nova You Couldn’t Build For This Money
Aug 05, 2015Chad ReynoldsComments Off on A NICE 8 Second Big Tire Nova You Couldn’t Build For This Money
People are always talking about how much cheaper you can buy a car than build one, and this is a prime example of that. This 1966 Chevy II Nova runs in the 8’s at over 150 mph and we’re...
NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl Of Street Legal Drag Racing Coverage: More Action From The Strip – All Classes
Aug 05, 2015Brian LohnesComments Off on NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl Of Street Legal Drag Racing Coverage: More Action From The Strip – All Classes
(Photos by Charles Wickam) – As I have mentioned in previous stories, part of the magic of the NMRA/NMCA super bowl of street legal drag racing is the fact that it draws huge car counts...
The Rules Are Set! Gas Monkey Vs. Roadkill. Let The Whining Begin
Aug 04, 2015Chad Reynolds3
In a move that seems incredibly strange for both parties, the Roadkill guys have called out the Gas Monkey guys for a “drag race”. It’s of course NOT a drag race, but that’s...
Noted Racing Announcer Brian Olson Passes – We Remember Him Here As A Friend And As A Professional
Aug 04, 2015Brian Lohnes4
(By Bret Kepner – Photo credit: CompetitionPlus.com) – With a repertoire of skills displayed by few craftsmen, the career of Brian Olson encompassed all of motorsports. Although best...
Drag Action Photos: Wheelies, Burnouts, Cool Trucks, And More From The NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl
Aug 04, 2015Brian Lohnes3
(Photos by Charles Wickam) – One of the most pure and true joys that I have in the sport of drag racing is experiencing new things. Whether that’s new tracks, new events, or seeing new...
Ebay Find: This Full-Race 1991 Chevrolet Caprice Is Beautiful, In A Blunt-Force-Trauma Kind Of Way
Aug 04, 2015Bryan McTaggart3
The 1991 Chevrolet Caprice was the signal that things were going horribly wrong at GM. Originally, the big B-body was supposed to bow out at the end of the design cycle (about 1990 or so), but oddly...
Fast Is Cool: This 900hp Turbocharged Acura Integra Is Good For 190 MPH In The 1/2 Mile
Aug 04, 2015Bryan McTaggart2
While I wholeheartedly agree with Lohnes’ statement that “fast is cool”, I feel like testing it out in the only way I know how: by walking straight up to a wasp nest with a baseball...
Here’s The Worst Challenger Hellcat Launch Ever Caught On Tape – Leaving Is Tough But This Is Ugly
Aug 04, 2015Brian Lohnes7
(Video credit: VictoryRedColorado channel) – I can speak from personal experience on the difficult of getting a Challenger Hellcat moving with aggression from a standing start. There’s...
Carnage Video: “Daddy Dave” And His New Nova Go Barrel-Rolling At Amarillo!
Aug 03, 2015Bryan McTaggart24
“Daddy Dave” Comstock, famous from the “Street Outlaws” television show, is recovering from a serious concussion after he lost control of his 1963 Chevy II at a no-prep drag...
2015 Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl Coverage! Pit and Action Photos From The Biggest Race In Years!
Aug 02, 2015Brian Lohnes1
(Photos by Charles Wickam) – Over the next couple days we’re going to be slamming epic levels of coverage at you from the 2015 Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl race here in Joliet,...
WATCH Live Streaming Coverage Of The Nitto Tire NMCA/NMRA Super Bowl RIGHT HERE! — Sunday Final Eliminations!
Aug 02, 2015Brian Lohnes2
CLICK HERE TO WATCH OUR STREAM OF THE NMRA/NMCA SUPER BOWL From July 31st through August 2nd BangShift.com will provide live streaming video coverage of the 10th Annual Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super...
Relive The Most Monstrous Wheelstand Of The Entire 2014 NHRA US Nationals
Aug 02, 2015Brian LohnesComments Off on Relive The Most Monstrous Wheelstand Of The Entire 2014 NHRA US Nationals
Among all of the things that happen at the US Nationals, one of the most fun is the Factory Showdown class. This is where the Cobra Jets, COPOs, and Drag Packs get together for all out war on the...










