Category Archive: 1320 Videos, BangShift 1320

Video: Todd Lesenko Violent Nitro Funny Car Explosion At Pomona 2012 – Incredible Slo-Mo Footage!

Todd Lesenko is a veteran of the drag racing nitro wars. The Canadian driver has competed in modern and nostalgia funny cars and top fuelers. He’s also exploded a few. That may explain his...

BangShift Feature Replay: Great Drag Racing Stories From Hero Announcer Jon Lundberg

Jon Lundberg’s name is no stranger to the lips of any drag racing fan who knows the history of the sport. While Dave Mac became the voice of the NHRA, Lundberg became the voice of virtually all...

IHRA Facts And Rumors: Edmonton Leaves, Is Mike Dunn Out, No Pro National Events?

Over the last few weeks there have been a bunch of rumors floating around regarding the IHRA and what their status, program, and direction will be for 2017. Some significant news was announced...

1967 NHRA World Finals Video: Garlits, Brock Yates, Grumpy, Top Fuel, Super Stock, Unreal!

Next weekend we’ll be at the NHRA World Finals in Pomona, California. The race has been held at different locations over the years and back when this video was made in 1967 Tulsa, Oklahoma was...

This Year’s Hess Truck Is A Funny Car Hauler, Complete With A Wheelstanding Flopper

For starters, I have no skin in this game. Just wanted to get that out of the way that I’m not hawking Hess Trucks (like they need our help?!) but rather pointing out the fact that this...

Action Gallery: More Awesome Cars and Action From The Southeast Gassers at Mountain Park Dragway

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) –  This is the last report from the Southeast Gasser’s visit to Mountain Park Dragway.  Couple of things I didn’t get many photos of includes Quain...

Eight Cylinders and a Lot of Glass: Here’s a Cheap-ish ’66 Barracuda For Sale

Early 1960s American fastbacks are interesting cars and while not everybody finds the shape of a Rambler Marlin appealing, the early Plymouth Barracuda fastback seems to draw more fans. It’s...

NHRA Expands SAM Tech Factory Stock Showdown To Five Races For 2017

Great news for fans of the NHRA’s awesome and popular Factory Stock Showdown in 2017. The series will hit some different races and it will expand from four to five races during the 2017 NHRA...

Southeast Gassers Action Photos: These Cars Are Spectacular

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) –  More badness from the Southeast Gassers at Mountain Park Dragway in Clay City, KY.  The track first opened in 1963 and has been going strong ever...

SEMA 2016: The Marv Eldridge 1970 Dodge LA Challenger Funny Car Is Spectacular – Amazing Restoration

Long before funny cars made 11,000hp and took flight at drag strips, machines like the Marv Eldridge owned 1970 Dodge LA Challenge ruled the strips of the nation. Yeah, the top fuel cars were quicker...

NHRA J&A Service Pro Mod Series Expands To 12 Races For 2017 – West Coasters Be Ready!

It was an amazing 2016 season for NHRA pro mod racers with Rickie Smith snatching the championship from the dozens of racers chasing him and the good news is that the 2017 season will expand to more...

The COPO Returns! After A Winning 2016, Chevrolet Unveils The 2017 Line – Only 69 Being Built!

(Photos: Chevrolet) If you needed any proof that Camaro Vs. Mustang was still a genuine battle between Ford and Chevrolet, all you need to do is look at classes like NMCA’s Factory Super Car...

Breaking News: Chevrolet Unveils The Camaro SS Drag Race Development Program Cars! Exclusive In-Depth Photos Here

It sat in the center of the building…obviously a sixth-generation Camaro SS, but wearing the kind of swirly camo you see on prototype test mules. Normally, you don’t see Hoosier drag...

Gallery: Southeast Gassers Action From Mt. Park Dragway – Coolest Cars In The Country!

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – When we first heard the SEG was going to make the haul to Mt. Park Dragway we knew for sure this was a must-see event.  This is the furthest-North event...