2019 AACA Fall Hershey Meet Photo Coverage: Antique Cars, Parts, Automobile, and BangShifty Goodness
Dec 20, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on 2019 AACA Fall Hershey Meet Photo Coverage: Antique Cars, Parts, Automobile, and BangShifty Goodness
(Photos by Joe Grippo) – A short while back, Joe Grippo hit one of the great legacy automotive gatherings left in the country, the AACA (Antique Automobile Club of America) fall meet in...
2019 Cynthiana Rod Run Photo Coverage: More Cars, Trucks, Turbos, and Fun From Kentucky
Dec 20, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on 2019 Cynthiana Rod Run Photo Coverage: More Cars, Trucks, Turbos, and Fun From Kentucky
(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – This is one of few events I’ve attended without any of my boys accompanying me. Unfortunately this is a trend that is progressing to the point I’ve...
Dual Quad Deal: This 1956 Pontiac 2×4 Intake, Carb, and Air Cleaner Setup Is Exceedingly Rare!
Dec 20, 2019Brian Lohnes1
Pontiac was years away from becoming one of the most awesome divisions of General Motors in 1956 but is was then that the first real signs of performance life started to emanate from the brand....
Classic YouTube: 1981 Daytona 500 – Adapting To The Smaller Bodystyles After Years Of Big Cars
Dec 20, 2019Bryan McTaggart1
1981 was a transition year for NASCAR. This was the year that wheelbases changed from 115 inches to 112, which left cars like the Chevelle and the Torino in the dust and saw new models, like the...
The Little Crapcan That Could: The Holden Barina Returns With More Modifications!
Dec 20, 2019Bryan McTaggartComments Off on The Little Crapcan That Could: The Holden Barina Returns With More Modifications!
The Holden Barina that Street Machine is building up as a dirt-cheap track-day bomber keeps on moving up in the world! If this is your first introduction to the psychotic little gumdrop, here’s...
Lo Car VS Hi Car: Can A $450 Brake Upgrade Hang With A $4,500 Brake Upgrade?
Dec 20, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on Lo Car VS Hi Car: Can A $450 Brake Upgrade Hang With A $4,500 Brake Upgrade?
There are certain truths that we hold to be self evident here at BangShift. The first is that physics and the laws therein are pretty damned accurate. The second is that hot rodders always want to...
Save BIG At OPGI With The HOLIDAY19 Promotion Code! Do It Now And Save On 2-Day Shipping!
Dec 19, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on Save BIG At OPGI With The HOLIDAY19 Promotion Code! Do It Now And Save On 2-Day Shipping!
Listen, we know. It is crunch time for gift buying as we’re about a week away from Christmas. Maybe you have stumbled upon BangShift because you have a gearhead family member that needs to be...
Perfection: This 1975 Mustang II Was Built As An Open Track Day Car And It’s Great – It’s Also Cheap
Dec 19, 2019Brian Lohnes2
You think we’re joking, right? I mean, look at this 1975 Mustang II, who could possibly want to own this thing? Yes, this 1975 Mustang II was built as an open track day car and that’s...
Brilliant and Hilarious: Magnus Racing Has Put Out The Most Phenomenal Press Release In Racing History
Dec 19, 2019Brian Lohnes1
John Potter ain’t like the other kids. Potter is the founder of Magnus Racing, which is a sports car racing outfit that has been at it for about a decade in traditional road races, endurance...
Video: Check Out These 10 Amazing Engines From The 2019 PRI Show – Horsepower!
Dec 19, 2019Brian Lohnes3
The 2019 PRI show was packed to the rafters with new parts, cool race cars, industry celebrities, and activity galore, but the most important thing it was packed with? Awesome engines! This video...
2019 Cynthiana Rod Run Coverage: More than 2,000 Cars Show Up, Here Are Some Favorites
Dec 19, 2019Brian Lohnes3
(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – The 2019 Rod Run did not have a burnout contest. The problem? A proper place to conduct the event safely. More and more people are attending render...
Reindeer Games: This Fun and Goofy Video From Holley Is ALL About The Tire Smoke!
Dec 18, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on Reindeer Games: This Fun and Goofy Video From Holley Is ALL About The Tire Smoke!
Every year Holley Performance comes up with a funny video for their “Happy Holley Days” promotion which carries the company through the Christmas season. This year is no different and...
Cringeworthy: This VICE Documentary Looks Into New York City’s Car Culture And Is Hard To Swallow
Dec 18, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on Cringeworthy: This VICE Documentary Looks Into New York City’s Car Culture And Is Hard To Swallow
New York City has always been fascinating to me personally with regard to cars. It’s this place with millions of people and yet it has always had a KILLER car culture. Guys in the different...
2019 Cynthiana Rod Run Coverage: Our Awesome Photo Coverage Starts Here
Dec 18, 2019Brian LohnesComments Off on 2019 Cynthiana Rod Run Coverage: Our Awesome Photo Coverage Starts Here
(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – I got to the Rod Run at what I thought was early enough to get a good parking spot. This was not to be as downtown was already pretty full and cars kept...










