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Category Archive: Event Coverage, ROAD TRIPS

Road Trippin With Doug and Taylor – A Look Back At A Spectacular Fall Cruise To A Natural Wonder In Kentucky

(Words by Doug Gregory – Photos by Taylor and Doug Gregory) – The drive from Somerset to Cumberland Falls State Park is not terribly long, but at this time of year is incredibly...

Classic YouTube: Crown Victoria Runs Moab’s “Hell’s Revenge” Trail With No Issues At All

I’m not a winter person. I would rather roast in the desert that freeze in a snowbank by a mile. As I make my way through a damp, cold winter at BangShift MidWest, my mind goes back to the...

BangShift 2014 Photo Highlight Reel: Justin’s Oney’s Adventure Photos – California, Drag Week, Facial Hair, More!

(Words and photos by Justin Oney) – I’m not really a man of many words, so I am goin to keep it short and sweet. I was blessed with the opportunity to hit a few shows this year with my wife...

Historic Video: Holden Precision Driving Team In HQ Monaros

The Holden Precision Driving Team operated from 1968 to 1999, and after a a couple of years driving Hyundais, as the Holden Stormriders from 2003-2008 and were known for taking performance Holdens...

BangShift 2014 Highlight Reel: Johnny Gaudette’s Favorite Cars And Snaps From 2014 – This Kid Is An Old Soul!

(Photos by Johnny Gaudette) – Ever heard that expression when someone is referred to as an “old soul” and wondered what it meant? This is a concrete visual example of what it means...

The 2nd Annual Big Dog Car Show Brought Out Some Awesome Texas Muscle To Raise Money For Wayward Pups – Coverage Here

(Words and photos by Kaleb Kelley) – Last year, Grayson Bible Baptist Church hosted their first car show benefitting the ARF House, a North Texas no kill, care-for-life dog sanctuary. This...

Question Of The Day: What Was The First Car You Wrecked?

All I remember was an impact, broken glass hitting my face, the car sliding to a stop, the wind knocked out of me. As I gathered my breath, I took a quick survey of my situation: I was sitting in the...

Jeepers Rejoice! The New Edlebrock Performer Jeep Cylinder Head Is Just What You Were Looking For – Info and Photos Here

When we first heard about the new Jeep Performer head from Edelbrock that the company was showing off there we immediately got excited for every Jeep enthusiast in the USA. Why? Well for a few...

Ebay Find: A Clean Colonnade Buick Century Up For Auction…The Engine Options Are Limitless!

As with any era of GM cars, there are the ones people remember, and the ones that they don’t, and the ’73-’77 Colonnade-era A-bodies are no exception. Chevelle, Laguna, Cutlass/442...

Question Of The Day: What Car Should Get The Rally Treatment?

The response to Brakim Racing’s Lamborghini rally car was a bit mixed overall. It shouldn’t be, considering that using a vehicle in a manner other than directed has always been a favorite...

10,001: Yes This Is Blog Item 10,001 That I Have Published Here On BangShift – Is This Real?

10,001. It isn’t the beginning and it sure as hell isn’t the end but that’s a pretty significant number. 10,001 is the number of this blog item next to my name in our content...

Watch A Hot Rodded Nissan GTR Spin At El Mirage While Making Nearly 200 MPH! Land Speed Racing Ain’t Easy!

Land speed racing is one of the more imposing forms of motorsports in the known universe because you are literally fighting an invisible enemy…air. That pesky stuff that you can’t see...

The Kemah, Texas Cruise Always Delivers On The Sweet Iron – Check Out This Latest Crop – Great Stuff!

(Photos by Charles Wickam) – Charles Wickam has been attending and shooting the Kemah, Texas Cruise for years now and we have always enjoyed looking at all the cool cars and trucks thats show...

This Rally Team Is Competing In A Snow Stage At Night When This Happens…

Snow rallying takes everything that is insane and dangerous and multiplies it by ten due to the lack of traction and all of the fun that frigid temperatures brings to the stage. Snow and ice are not...