Wild Story: Former Up And Coming NASCAR Hopeful Accused Of Assaulting Mentor In Maine
The world of auto racing no matter the style of competition that it is, no matter the direction the cars travel, and no matter the speeds they do it at is one of the most harsh, unforgiving, and...
This 1964 Buick Riviera Is Unique In A Bunch Of Ways But The Engine Is A Topper
The Buick Riviera was one of the most important cars that GM dropped on the world in the 1960s. Released as a 1963 model year offering, the styling and attitude of the machine were more European...
Now THIS Is A Pass! Skip Barber Competitor Uses Entire Track, Holy Spirit, To Overtake
(By Eric Rood) – Sebring International Raceway remains one of the most unique circuits in the world, having been built as a bomber base during World War II and then repurposed as a racetrack....
Question Of The Day: Why Isn’t Rally Racing Bigger In The United States?
Yes, the racing at the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona was exciting and close, especially if you were watching the Corvettes duke it out in GTLM. But there was another race going on where the margin of...
Think The Radio Flyer Is Crazy? This Art Car Is A 1972 Cadillac Being Swallowed By A ’49 International Metro
BangShift reader Kim Welch gets all the credit in the world for this find because it is so weird, so interesting, and so downright bizarre we never would have found it by ourselves. (Chad...
Corvettes Roar To Victory At Rolex 24 – Ford GT Debut Hampered By Mechanical Issues
It was to be the weekend where Ford ascended and heroically grabbed the mantle of American road racing glory from General Motors, completing one of the great anniversary/comeback stories of the last...
BangShift Project Files: Bucking The LS Trend With A V6 Firebird That Is Being Built To Carve Corners!
BangShift member “WarShrike” and his 2000 Pontiac Firebird have been around the forums for quite a while, making one hell of an impression with his desire to retain the 3.8L V6 that the...
Rough Start: Diving Off Of The Deep End With A Road Race Ready Ford Fairmont
Ever come across a Craigslist ad that has some jacked up photos that still intrigue you? Yeah…I wasn’t looking for anything too special when I plugged “Ford Fairmont” into my...
What Happens When You Convert A Subaru Impreza To Rear Wheel Drive And Toss In A Killer Boxer? Drift Car!
Subaru Imprezas that have had the screws turned in the right direction are nothing short of a riot. They launch with ease, corner like a cheetah that sees you as dinner, and don’t sound like a...
What Can A Skidpad Do For You As A Driver? Randy Pobst Is Back With Another Lesson For Those Who Want To Hone Their Driving Skills!
The skidpad: a useful tool or an invitation for sideways hoonery that won’t kill your tires off in a matter of minutes? While we all know it’s really both, the skidpad is an extremely...
Here’s Everything You Need To Know About The Rolex 24 This Weekend – How To Watch, Who to Watch, Classes, Etc!
(By Eric Rood) – We were all set to knock out a thousand words or so on the Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona for your Bangshift needs, but we noticed that Marshall Pruett over at Racer.com absolutely...
This Pro Touring 1968 Camaro Is Pretty Bitchin. LS, Ridetech, And Near Perfect Paint.
I don’t own pretty cars. Mostly because I can’t afford to make them pretty, or to buy ones that are already pretty. But I am smart enough to know that if you can buy one that is already...
Angrier Grandpa: Check Out This Viper V-10 Powered Chrysler 300C Drift Car!
Project Angry Grandpa, our gold-brick 2006 Chrysler 300C, is a pretty stout car for what it is intended to be: a fun mile-muncher that can occasionally go full-kill and have some fun. While the...
BangShift Speed Records: In My Merry Oldsmobile – One Of The First Car Tunes Ever
(By Eric Rood) – The hot rodding world is familiar with car-related pop songs and even with Oldsmobile-themed songs like “Rocket 88,” but it may be news that one of the first popular...
