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King Of The Hammers Livestream 2026: The Race of Kings Is Today! The Biggest And Baddest Machines Of King Of The Hammers Are Racing LIVE Today Right Here!

This is it, the biggest and baddest of the bad attacking the rocks, sand, and dirt at Johnson Valley’s King of the Hammers! This is what all the week leads up to and is what many say is the...

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Sick Week 2026 Video With KSR and Alex Taylor Racing: 370 Miles And Then Rain Was Not How This Stop Was Supposed To Go!

We’ve got some of your favorite content creators featured in this Day 3 video blog post from Sick Week 2026 and that means Kevin and the KSR crew, Alex Taylor, and the Drag Drive Repeat boys are...

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Sick Week Day 3 Video: The Fast Cars Got a Surprise on Day 3 of Sick Week – Rain Delays And 40 MPH Winds!

After a long drive that really put everyone’s street manners to the test, Day 3 at Bradenton Motorsports Park was a wet and windy one. I know that lots of folks were excited about Sick Week...

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Sick Week 2026 Video Coverage: Drag, Drive, Repeat’s FULL Day 2 Video Coverage Is Right Here! All The Action!

The Drag, Drive, Repeat crew are in the house and ready to rock and roll through the rest of Sick Week 2026. And while we already shared their Day 2 points special, this video here is one that shows...

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Sick Week Drive Day Video: 370 Street Miles Prove Too Much For Some Racers And Brings More Bad News

370 miles is a real drive, and apparenlty more than a few of these racers could handle during Sick Week 2026. The drive from South Georgia all the way to Bradenton is a real drive and sometimes...

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Tool Tech: Have You Ever Seen A Screwdriver This Good? Testing And Reviewing Precision And Electric Screwdrivers

Let’s face it, there are plenty of times that the tools we are using on our hot rods and race cars are about as rudamentary as can be. Hammers, pry bars, even screw drivers sometimes. But then...

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HOW TO CONTROL 12,000 HORSEPOWER in a Top Fuel Dragster! A David Freiburger Extra

If you know Clay Millican, then you know just how much of a regular car guy nut he is. The dude is awesome, and is always smiling and laughing and having a good time. I’ve known Clay for...

A Giant Hydraulic Press VS An Anvil? How About Anvils From Different Countries? Which One Is The Toughest?

There isn’t much that can withstand the pressure of the giant hydraulic press, and the videos over the years have been amazing as folks smash all kinds of things in front of the camera....

How Did The (Flat Black) Rustoleum TURBO and 2K Clear Paint Test Hold Up After 2 Months???

We recently shared video from AC Designs Garage where he shot the bed of a C10 Chevy pickup with Rustoleum Flat Black out of a Turbo can and then put a 2K clear over the top of it to see how the...

Cheap POWER Engine Shootout! SBC vs LS1 WHO WINS?! It’s NOT WHAT YOU THINK! Or Is It?

With the ever growing popularity of the LS/LT engine platform, it’s no wonder this modern GM small-block seems to be everywhere. And if you are building an engine, or a new project, and you...

This New Parachute Cover From Tim McAmis Helps You Bid Farewell To Soggy, Moldy, Parachutes, and Crappy Trash Bags.

Tim McAmis and his crew have designed a parachute cover and accessories that will keep your chute clean and dry from rain at the track or hauling your ride on an open trailer. Both are good, but the...

Here’s Our Last Blast Of Photos From Maple Grove’s Dutch Classic: Wheels Up Action From The Last National Open Of The Season

Check out the eleventh and twelfth gallery of Dutch Classic drag racing photos right here and if you missed the rest you can use the link below to see them as well. And as always, if you click on a...

Stacey David Shares The McLaren Story & Explains How You Can Build Your Own M6GT Replica! This Is Going To Be Something Cool!

The McLaren M6GT is one of the most famed and sexy cars to never actually get produced. Sure, there are a ton of concept cars and renderings that have never come to be an actual road car, but most of...

Bello’s Is Working On A 1950 Chevy Pickup Truck: Part 2 – A C-Notch And Transmission Crossmember So Pickup Can Sit Low And Ride Nice

It’s time for an update on this cool 1950 Chevy pickup project they have recently started over at Bello’s Kustoms. Mike and the crew have been working on this one and started out with...

Putting A Race Prepped C8 Corvette vs A Stock C8 Z06 Corvette vs A Stock Porsche Turbo S Through Their Paces At The Track! The Winner Might Surprise You!

Shootouts are always fun, but not always super practical. Sure, the guys at MotorTrend can get their hands on a new Corvette, a new Porsche, and whatever else they want to compare, but it’s...

The 2024 Hot Rod Hoarder SWAP MEET Was The Best One Yet, And We’ve Got The Video!

We’re huge fans of Tommy Lee Byrd, the Hot Rod Hoarder, around here as he started contributing to BANGshift WAY back in the day and it was much appreciated. Since then he has continued to grow...

FORGOTTEN Truck In A Snowy Cow Pasture With SEIZED Motor – Will It RUN AND DRIVE 1,500 Miles Home?

Sometimes I think that weather conditions might slow Derek down a bit, but then I see a video like there where he’s working in the snow to get this square body pickup up and running for a 1,500...

Maple Grove’s Dutch Classic Drag Race Was Bigger And Better Than Every In 2024. Check Out Even More Of The Photos Right Here!

Check out the tenth gallery of Dutch Classic drag racing photos right here and if you missed the rest you can use the link below to see them as well. And as always, if you click on a photo it will...

Racing for $20,000 on a SKETCHY Runway in New York Looks Fun And Terrifying All At The Same Time

A few of the coolest drag strips I’ve ever visited also happen to be pretty sketchy. That doesn’t mean I want to make a pass down them, but it also doesn’t mean I won’t. What...

Sheet Metal Tech: How to Build a Bomber Seat with Jamey Jordan At The Handmade Seat Co.

Bomber seats are super cool in the right project, but they can also be super pricey. Sure you can get some cheaper options with similar looks, but if you want something nice you better be prepared to...