Car Guy Confessions With Jeff Smith – Bangshift’s Chad Reynolds and LS Swap Book Author Jefferson Bryant Steal The Show!

This one was really fun. Our friends Marcel and Jason, the guys behind Auto Revolution and their Car Guy Confessions, Influence and Impact, and several other podcasts, invited me and our friend...

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Pre-War Perfection: Formula One Racing Action From The Monaco Historic Grand Prix

Here we go with more awesome vintage F1 action from the streets of Monaco! The Monaco Historic Grand Prix is one hell of an event, and it’s back after a few years off! If you dig old race cars, you...

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The Mario Andretti Story: Racing’s Most Versatile Driver? America’s Greatest American Racer? Watch

Mario Andretti was a household name when I was growing up watching him race at the Indy 500 and such. His career is insane, with more wins and championships than you can shake a stick at. But what...

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Randy Pobst’s Randit Suspension Overhaul: Episode 2 of 5 – His Bandit Trans Am Gets New Suspension Installed!

Randy Pobst can wheel a race car, and on too many occasions to count we’ve seen him do it. But he also enjoys a quick and fast street car which means that upgrades are often in order. In the...

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How Much Horsepower Does An Engine Driven Cooling Fan Really Take From Your Engine?

We tested alternators, engine driven fans, and other accessories on the dyno years ago and I can tell you that most of the accessories on the front of your engine take very little power to turn under...

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Dirt Track Racer Charged With Assault After Ramming Other Car In The Pits: On Track Contact Leads To Race Rage Incident and Ban From Racing.

Every racer and fan knows that in the heat of competition emotions and adrenaline run high. We’ve all seen it, when a couple of drivers bump and bang and then it continues off track. But...

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Viva Las Vegas 2017 Coverage: More Fresh, Never Before Published Photos Of The Show

(Photos by Wes Allison) – One of the neat things about our Viva Las Vegas 2017 coverage is that you are kind of getting a walk though automotive design history with every group of photos. The...

Day of Wagon Infamy eBay Find: This 1957 Chevy Shorty Wagon Is Done Right But So Wrong

First the Caprice and now this 1957 Chevy Shorty Wagon. This truly is the day of wagon infamy on BangShift. After a weeks long hot streak of coolness we run the ship around on these two pieces....

The Runway Racing Invitational: Run What You Brung At The Mojave Air And Space Port Runway

(Story & Photos by Dean Kirsten) Over the past few years, the Mojave Mile has run several times a year, thanks to Michael Borders of MKM Racing Promotions LLC. But for one reason or another, MKM...

Viva Las Vegas 2017: More Great Coverage From The Huge Show

(Photos by Wes Allison) – Isn’t it kind of weird how we’re all interested in different aspects or styles in the hot rodding world? Viva Las Vegas had this phenomenon on full...

OneOf A Kind? Thank The Heavens – This 1984 Caprice Wagon Is Stunning Thing

BangShifter Chris Yocum gets the full blame for tipping us off to this completely mental creation that’s currently for sale! This 1984 Caprice wagon is a stunning thing. We only say that...

Money No Object: The 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT, As It Should Have Been!

You can quit laughing now. I mean it, the money spent on this 1988 Pontiac Fiero GT is worth it. The story of the Fiero is one of growth, maturity…and then, a quick and glamour-less death. A...

Touring Car Infamy: The Alfa Romeo 155 Ti, Driven In Anger

Growing up, I did my best to catch every touring car race that Speedvision showed. Family sedans wicked up into track monsters, driven by people who didn’t get a proper translation of...

Viva Las Vegas 2017 Coverage: More Cars, More Chrome, More Patina, More Neat Junk

(Photos by Wes Allison) – There’s an interesting thing about a show like Viva Las Vegas and that’s the fact that if you walk around long enough you’ll see all the stuff you...

Viva Las Vegas 2017: More Photos From The Rocking Event In The Desert

(Photos by Wes Allison) – We’re getting weird, old, cool, and interesting with this batch of photos from Viva Las Vegas 2017. Heck, just look at the front end on the car in the lead...

Viva Las Vegas 2017: Our First Batch Of Photos From This Awesome Event

(Photos by Wes Allison) – We’re back with another great year of Viva Las Vegas photo coverage! When you combine a great city with great music, culture, and cars, you get a memorable...

2017 Street Machine and Muscle Car Nationals Autocross Action – Our Last Look

(Photos by Wes Allison) – Well we have finally made it to the end of our expansive week-long photo diary from the 2017 Street Machine and Muscle Car Nationals. We showed you the display cars...

This 1953 Packard Clipper Coupe Is On Air, Still Powered By A Straight 8, And Daring To Be Different

Ok, THIS is cool. If you are in the market for a “dare to be different” cruiser we think we have just the answer you’re looking for. This 1953 Packard Clipper is an interesting...

2017 Street Machine and Muscle Car Nationals: More Autocross Action In The Sea Of Cones

(Photos by Wes Allison) – When the whole Pro Touring movement got started no one could have legitimately envisioned where it would lead. What began with some guys trying to make their old cars...

2017 Street Machine and Muscle Car Nationals: Autocross Action At The Show

(Photos by Wes Allison) – So we showed you a bunch of cool cars and trucks sitting still, how about a fresh load of cars and trucks hammering through the cones?! Autocross Action, baby!...