Category Archive: 1320 Drag News, 1320 NHRA News, BangShift 1320
Tony Schumacher Nails Record 8th NHRA Top Fuel World Championship
Tony Schumacher grabbed a record eighth Top Fuel world championship title Saturday of the 50th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona and put away a giant half-million dollar...
NHRA Finals At Pomona – Jon Capps Insane Slow Motion Fire Video – Qualifying Photos, Header Flames, Track Records!
The NHRA World Finals have not always been held at historic Pomona Raceway, now called Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, but the event has always provided a showcase for the best in Professional and...
Nitro Under The Lights At Historic Pomona Raceway For NHRA Finals Friday Qualifying
With two qualifying rounds crowded into a busy Friday of the 50th annual Auto Club NHRA Finals at historic Auto Club Raceway at Pomona, Doug Kalitta raced to the lead in Top Fuel Friday evening....
Tom Bailey States That Goals For New Drag Week Car Are 5.50s Quarter Mile!
(Photo Credit: Tom Bailey Racing FB Page) – Wow, how about this for being serious? Tom Bailey stated on the Bailey Racing FB page that his goals for the next car he will roll out to Drag Week...
BangShift Question Of The Day: What’s The Next Car That Should Be Made Into A Pro Mod? Great Examples Inside!
You know the names ID Motorsports Design and Stu Wotypka from their appearances on the pages of BangShift before. Stu has worked with some of the most well know chassis builders and body builders in...
NHRA Announces 2015 Heritage Series Schedule
The National Hot Rod Association finally released their primarily west coast-based Hot Rod Heritage Racing Series headlined by the nitro Nostalgia Top Fuel and Nostalgia Funny Car categories. 2014...
BangShift Breaking News Exclusive: John Mihovetz Runs 5.92/248 At Pomona! First Mod Motor In The 5s – We Have The Slip!
Just minutes ago John Mihovetz ran 5.92/248mph to break a performance barrier he has flirted with several times in his modular motor powered car. Mihovetz recently Ran six flat and was knocking on...
Indiana’s Historic Bunker Hill Dragway Is For Sale – Track, Restaurant, House, Plus An Additional Speedway Could Be Yours!
It is that time of the year again! First we told you about I-40 Dragway going up for sale a week or two ago and now we’re back with another track that is being offered up to the highest bidder....
Ford Drag Racing Legend Phil “Daddy Warbucks” Bonner Has Died
Phil Bonner had a relatively short career in the world of top level drag racing but his impact is still felt today and fans of the blue oval brand still herald Bonner as one of the best that ever...
California’s Samoa Drag Strip Preyed Upon By Idiot Junkie Theives – Wiring For Timing System Stolen
So let me begin by saying that I am adding the “junkie” part to this story because it sure fits the bill of other news stories we have seen over the years where some guy all strung out on...
Great Read: This Interview With Dave McClelland Is A Great Look At A Great Guy In His Own Words
For many of us, his voice does not define a generation, it defines a sport. Dave McClelland’s distinctive tone was just one part of a man who has lived a heck of a life and accomplished a heck...
Rockingham Dragway Switches To NHRA Sanction For 2015 Season – Track Had Long And Illustrious IHRA Run
After a long stint operating under the IHRA sanction, historic Rockingham Dragway will open the 2015 season as an NHRA track according to news reports from the NHRA and various other sources. We were...
John Mihovetz Runs 6.009 At 244.38 MPH To Become The Quickest and Fastest Mod Motor Car Ever
And according to him he’s not done yet! John sent us a text earlier this evening with the time slip attached showing his 6.009 at 244.38 mph run to become the quickest and fastest Mod Motor car...
Mauravez, Leal, Gwynn, Edwards Headline Awesome List Of 2015 International Drag Racing Hall Of Fame Inductees
The list of worthy and deserving inductees that will be added to the amazing roster of current members of the International Drag Racing Hall of Fame has been announced and it is a good one. There are...