This 1990 Mazda Miata “Rat Rod” Is Just About The Worst Thing Ever – Actually It IS The Worst Thing Ever
We have to “thank” BangShifter Kris Davis for sending us the link to this 1990 Mazda Miata “rat rod” that was for sale on Craigslist in Florida recently. The car is one of the...
ACED: AutoCross Every Day! Watch This 440 Powered Mid Engine Neon Run Around The Course
At this year’s Grassroots Motorsports $2015 Challenge there are apparently some pretty creative machines running around. We’ve already seen a front engine Volkswagen bug and now there is...
Ridetech’s Street Grip Explained In Video: This Stuff Really Works!
When Ridetech founder Bret Voelkel came to me and explained his thoughts on a complete system for muscle car enthusiasts that would come in one box and was focused on ride and handling without...
Bangshift Checks Out The 24 Hours Of Lemons Halloween HooptieFest!
Last weekend, New Hampshire Motor Speedway hosted the insanity that is the 24 Hours of Lemons, so naturally, we at Bangshift felt it necessary to check it out! The Halloween Hooptiefest is the final...
This 1979 Malibu Is A G-Machine In Waiting
We’re fans of G-Bodies around here and usually of the drag racing variety, but G-Bodies are a great platform for a pro-touring project as there are tons of parts available and with some simple...
Ever Wonder What Happened To Eddie Hill? At 78-Years Old He’s Still Racing!
Eddie Hill was once quoted as saying, “You only go around once in life but if you do it right, once should be enough.” Judging by the fact that the 78-year old Hill still seems to be...
Honda’s “Paper” Ad Is A Pretty Awesome Watch – The Mechanical History Of The Company
Sometimes people ask me where all the ideas and topics for all the different things I have written on BangShift come from and the fact is that many of them come from stuff I run into in everyday...
ACED: AutoCross Every Day! On Board A Nova For The Goodguys Charlotte Autocross
The Goodguys Autocross series is a riot, and a chance for just about anyone to get behind the wheel of their hot rod and come out and try their hand at America’s most popular motorsport. Fast...
Great Memory: Watch Ned Jarrett Call His Son Dale Winning The 1993 Daytona 500
It is funny how things happen. Since my birthday is in the middle of February it always falls either the week before or the week after the Daytona 500. Due to this fact, I watch the race every year....
I Don’t Think You Could Build This Car For This Money: A Pro Touring Big Block 1972 Nova
If you already have a 1972 Nova, which I do, and it was already painted nice and all that then yes you could probably create this car for less than the $27,500 asking price. It’s got Detroit...
RideTech Debuts Street Grip Suspension Systems At SEMA – Bolt On Systems Designed To Improve Handling, Ride, Fun Level!
We’re always after people to drive their stuff and rack up as many miles as possible on the highways and byways of this country. The gang at RideTech is the same way. Their stuff has always...
This Date Coded Cross Ram Z/28 Intake And Carbs Is For Sale On eBay For $27,500
In the realm of stupid expensive 1960s rare factory parts, there may be a new king in town. The seller of this matched and date coded pair of carbs and cross ram intake manifold is looking for...
And The First Lucky Winner Of “Who Gets To Beat On Ken Block’s Escort?” Is Drifter Ryan Tuerck! Check Out The Footage Here!
As we showed you a couple of days ago, Ken Block recently turned his former rally-spec 1978 Ford Escort Mk.2 into his next Gymkhana car. It’s a evil little screamer, sporting a...
The Ring Brothers Bailout 1966 Mustang Is For Sale On eBay
It’s really kind of crazy how amazing the level of fabrication, fit, and finish has climbed in the past decade of car building. Names like Trepanier, Ladd, Ring, and Strope have become...
