Category Archive: 1320 Event Coverage, BangShift 1320, BangShift Galleries, Land Speed Races

Ohio Mile Motorcycles: A Look At The Wide Variety Of Two Wheeled Terrors That Raced At The May ECTA Event

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – I will admit I am not a biker.  I like bikes and can appreciate the effort that goes into building them and am in complete awe of the courage it takes to...

Ohio Mile Coverage: Unique Cars And Weirdo Engines From The ECTA

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – Getting to the site of an event when it first opens is usually a great time to walk around and catch some really good photos as the sun comes up....

2015 FE Race And Reunion: Here’s Our Last Blast Of Wheels Up Photos From The Strip

(Photos by Joe Grippo) –  Just when you thought it was safe to go outside, we’re back with a final installment of drag strip photos from the 2015 FE Race and Reunion at Beaver Springs...

2015 Ford FE Race And Reunion: More Great Action From The Strip – Flying Fords Everywhere!

(Photos by Joe Grippo) – As we continue to work through Joe Grippo’s massive collection of photos from the 2015 FE Race and Reunion at Beaver Springs Dragway one thing keeps coming up....

2015 FE Race and Reunion – Drag Strip Results And High Flying Action Photos!

(Words and photos by Joe Grippo) – It happened again. The 3rd annual FE Race & Reunion went down at Beaver Springs Dragway on April 24th and 25th 2015 and Bangshift reps were there. This...

The Formula: These Ohio Mile Racers Have 200mph Cars (or are knocking on the door) All Built Their Own Way

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) –  One would think the recipe would be relatively easy.  Find some big power and stuff it in some slippery platform then add some tall gears and safety...

Drag Action Coverage: The Big Dog Shootout At Piedmont Dragway! Doorslammer Craziness

(Words and photos by Benoit Pigeon) – Every first Thursday of the month during racing season at Piedmont Dragway in Julian, NC,   very large crowds show up to  witness the Big Dog...

Ohio Mile Coverage: More Great Images From The ECTA Season Opener At The Ohio Mile

(Photos by David Whealon – DW Photos) – As yesterday’s images showed you and as today’s will continue to prove, it was a picture perfect weekend in Wilmington, Ohio for the...

2015 FE Race and Reunion At Beaver Springs: Thunderbolts And Classics Everywhere!

(Photos by Joe Grippo) – We’re not quite sure how Grippo actually lived through his time at the 2015 FE Race and Reunion at Beaver Springs Dragway. The guy is a Ford man to the core and...

Ohio Mile Action: High Speed Photos From The 2015 Season Opener Here!

(Photos by David Whealon- DW Photos) – Yes, that is a real Mercedes Gull Wing, and yes, it has been a land speed racer for many years. The car is an incredible piece of engineering and it is...

2015 FE Race and Reunion: An Amazing Collection Of Ford’s Mightiest Drag Beasts Of The 1960s Here!

(Words and photos by Joe Grippo) –  The 2015 FE Race and Reunion, while certainly drag racing oriented, also featured an all FE powered car show. The volunteer staff had a tough time selecting...

Heads Up Drag Action From Knoxville Drag Strip – Yes, That Is A Wheels Up General Lee!

(Words and photos by Tommy Lee Byrd) – Knoxville Drag Strip is an eighth-mile track, located a few minutes north of Knoxville, in Maynardville, Tennessee. The track has been around for a...

LIVE Streaming Audio From The Ohio Mile – Land Speed Action In Your Earhole! Tune In Here 8:00am EST

CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO LIVE AUDIO FROM THE OHIO MILE (Photo credit Gregg Adams) – It is officially GO TIME for the 2015 ECTA Ohio Mile season! The tech line was busy, the registration trailer...

NHRA Houston Nitro Action Photos: Top Fuel, Funny Car, Sportsman Grab Bag!

(Photos by Charles Wickam) – When the dust settled on Sunday afternoon at Royal Purple Raceway, Doug Kalitta and Ron Capps had won in top fuel dragster and nitro funny car respectively. With...