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Aftermarket Gossip: Is a Manual C8 Corvette Actually Happening? TREMEC’s Aftermarket Chief Tells All!

I realize the numbers are small, but there are people out there that would like a C8 Corvette with a clutch pedal. And as a guy who drives a stick shift car most days, I understand the allure. But I...

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First Drive Video: Westen Champlin’s Cummins Swapped Rolls Royce Is Something Special. Absurd, But Special.

I like a good Cummins as much as the next guy, but this is a bit over the top. Of course it won’t surprise you since it is coming from Westen Champlin, but at the same time it is taking the...

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FREE LIVESTREAM: Wednesday Testing from Virginia Motorsports Park with IHRA’s Outlaw Nitro Series

If you are fired up about the 2026 IHRA Outlaw Nitro season, you are not alone! The second race of the season is coming up at Virginia Motorsports Park and we can’t wait to see what’s in...

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Run to the Sun 2026 Car Show Photos: The 37th Annual Event Did Not Disappoint! Check Out All The Cool Photos That Mike Brooks Got Us!

(Photos by Mike Brooks) The Run to the Sun car show in Myrtle Beach South Carolina celebrated it’s 37th anniversary this year and as usual had a sellout crowd. This show sells out every year,...

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Our Final Gallery Of IHRA Outlaw Nitro Professional And Pro Am Drag Racing Photos From The Darana Motorsports Park at GALOT!

Here’s our final gallery of IHRA Outlaw Nitro photos from Galot, but if you missed any of the previous photos we’ve got a link to them below. (Photos by David Whealon) If you live under...

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How to Start a 1990s Formula 1 Engine: You Mean You Don’t Just Pump It Twice And Then Turn The Key?

I’ve been fortunate enough to be around a lot of cool race engines over the years, and a handful of them have had very particular startup procedures. A Dodge NASCAR R5P7 for example that came...

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Video Feature: David Carroll’s 1,000HP TWIN TURBO Tire Killing Squarebody Blazer Is A Beast On The Street AND The Track

Our friend David Carroll, who’s had project builds and features here on BANGshift before, has been playing with his squarebody Blazer for the past couple of years and it is a beast. This thing...

Car Show Video: The 14th Annual Arizona Rockabilly Bash 2025 Part 2: Hot Rods, Customs, Pinups, And More Invade Peoria, AZ.

If you haven’t ever been to a rockabilly show, like the Arizona Rockabilly Bash, or Viva Las Vegas, you are missing out. These shows are super fun as they attract traditional hot rods and...

FREIBURGER BOUGHT STUBBY BOB FROM ROADKILL! Yes, the Wheelie Truck is His! So Much Fun Stuff To Come With This Thing!

Stubby Bob, arguably one of the more memorable Roadkill project vehicles. This one did a giant wheelie thanks to the blown Chevrolet sitting over the REAR tires. It was nothing if not awesomely...

8×8 and 6×6 Truck Trials Competition: Mud, Climbs, And Obstacles That Seem Impossible Being Smashed By These Rigs

If you have never seen the Tatra truck trials, you are missing out. These 6×6 trucks are truly something special as they have insane suspension, locking diffs, and the ability to ascend and descend...

Southeast Gassers Association 2025 | Shelby Nationals Finals | Shadyside Dragway

Here’s a quick one showing all the finals from the Southeast Gassers Association’s Shelby Nationals at Shadyside Dragway in North Carolina. If you like traditional nose high gassers that...

What Size Generator Do You Need In A Blackout? This Test Will Show How These Generators REALLY Perform

When you walk down the generator aisle at your favorite tool store, it’s easy to get bogged down with all the size available. I mean do you really need a jillion megawatts? I happen to own a...

Stories N Steel: Travis Sylvester: An up and coming painter/builder setting out to make his mark in the hot rod world!

Everyone wants to be a car builder. We’ve all said it, thought it, or unfortunately did it. Building cars for a living is not a dreamy job. Dream job maybe, but not dreamy. It’s hard...

Our Buffalo Motorama Photo Coverage Continues: Mike Brooks Shares His Photos Of Muscle Cars, Customs, Street Machines, Trucks, And More!

Here’s gallery number two from the 2025 Buffalo Motorama, and if you missed the previous gallery just use the link below to check out those photos as well. Big thanks to Mike for always sharing...

Look At This Insanely Huge Haul Of Parts And Cars!!! Iron Trap Buys An Entire Oklahoma Early Ford And Chevy Collection And It Is Massive!

Wow. And by wow I mean, wow, wow,  WOW!!! They are back at it as always, on the road picking up parts, cars, memorabilia, and more, at places we’ve probably driven by on multiple occasions and...

Is This One Of Motorsport’s Greatest Underdog Stories? You Be The Judge: Here’s JOTA’s Journey To Becoming A LeMans Legend.

Everyone loves a good underdog story. It’s why David and Goliath, Jack and the Beanstalk, Bugs and the tortoise, and so many more examples are in children’s stories. But those underdog...

Auction Preview! Farmstead FULL of Classic Cars! Lincolns, Chevy’s, approx. 40 VEHICLES! April 11

Check out the preview video below, and use the link to go to the auction page and bid online Friday! If you find something you like, make sure to be ready to bid. Our friend Chad Ehrlich is giving us...

Buffalo Motorama Photo Coverage: Mike Brooks Shares His Photos, And Words, From The Final Buffalo Motorama

(Words and Photos by Mike Brooks) Since 2011, the Buffalo Motorama has been a staple in western New York car culture, showcasing the area’s automotive history and deep rooted passion for everything...

The Stanceworks, Honda-Swapped, Ferrari gets an AIR-SHIFTED Sequential Gearbox! (and VBOX HD2!)

Prepping for race season means all kinds of stuff is getting touched, swapped, torqued, and prepped for a season of abuse as the Stanceworks crew prepares their Honda swapped Ferrari for another...

We Drive It: A Double Take On The 2025 Genesis GV80 and GV80 Coupe – Luxury, E-Superchargers, More

Options, we all like having them. There’s something innately gearhead about making decisions, especially when it comes to cars. Whether it is paint color, mechanical layout, body style, wheels,...