It’s a Happy New Year here at BangShift.com because we are proud to announce that we have 4 new sponsors joining the BangShift.com family of sponsors this year! That’s right, new folks coming on board to support all the great content, live events, and coverage you have come to expect from us. Brian and I are proud of the great companies that have been with us from the beginning and the new companies that have come on board throughout 2011. So it is with great excitement that we announce that Jet-Hot High Performance Coatings, American Powertrain, Lucas Oil, and Global West Suspension are joining us in 2012. Please help us welcome them to the BangShift.com family!

Jet-Hot, Lucas Oil, Global West, and American Powertrain are pioneers in the aftermarket industry so their support of BangShift.com will only help us continue to be pioneers in bringing you the best that the hot rodding and racing world has to offer in 2012. We have long supported these great companies along with BangShift.com sponsors Aeromotive, MSD, Holley, Ridetech, Gear Vendors, AFCO, Cherry Bomb, Detroit Speed, Spectre, and Optima Batteries. This week we will be introducing you to our new sponsors, and telling you a little bit about each of them and what they have going on in 2012. Please let them know how much we BangShifters appreciate their support.

Jet-Hot… The Original

   Whether you’re heading to the show or tearing up the track, what’s under the hood makes a difference. Every part matters … including the finish you choose for your performance parts. Whatever your part, Jet-Hot is more than just a coating. It’s a track-tested, commercial grade finish that boosts performance, guarantees protection and adds polish. Don’t settle for second best. Get it “Jet-Hotted”!

American Powertrain

      Your one stop source for Tremec 5-Speed and 6-Speed systems and components for your muscle, pro-touring, or race car, street rod or pony car. We have a transmission system for your Camaro, Chevelle, Corvette, Nova, Tri-5 (55, 56, 57 Chevy), Firebird, GTO, Lemans, 442, Cutlass, GS, Skylark, Mustang, Cougar, Falcon, Comet, Galaxy, A-body Barracuda, Demon, Dart, Valiant, Duster, Scamp, B-body Roadrunner, GTX, Charger, Satellite, Savoy, Belvedere, Coronet, Super Bee, E-body Cuda and Challenger, along with any Big3 powered truck or street rod you can build.

Lucas Oil

    The leader in high performance and racing oils, and the biggest supporter of hot rodding and racing in the lubrication industry, Lucas Oil is available for whatever moves you. Street, Strip, Off-Road, Marine, Motorcycle or Sportsman, Lucas Oil has the products you need. And with the complete line of Slick Mist Car Care products you will look good doing it too. In 2012, team Lucas Oil will once again be hitting the asphalt, dirt, and more behind the greatest teams in motorsports, and thanks to Lucas’ MavTV, you’ll see even more of the action than ever before.

Global West Suspension

    Global West was established in 1980. The company originally fine-tuned suspension systems for production road race and formula race cars. Over the years, Global West has evolved into a major manufacturer of high quality suspension components supplying major automotive manufacturers, specialty aftermarket companies, and the hands on performance enthusiast. Our goal is to provide the highest quality suspension components that will solve specific suspension problems while providing performance gains. All our products are designed and built in San Bernardino California, just down the road from BangShift.com’s West Coast Headquarters. No matter what muscle car or street machine you have in your garage, Global West can help you out.