Happy Labor Day From BangShift.com!
Long days, late evenings, barbecues, and the very first signs that summer is winding down. Labor Day is truly a worthy holiday. As you soak up the remainder of the summer on what we hope is a day off...
Middle Child Syndrome: This 1981 Dodge Challenger Has To Go All-Out To Be Noticed!
Which is less appreciated by their fan base, the Mustang II or the second-gen Dodge Challenger? It’s kind of a wash, really…neither car truly lived up to the billing of the nameplate and...
Historic video: Jim Nicoll’s 1970 US Nats Clutch Explosion And Massive Crash
It’s not often that a wreck cements a guy into near legend status, but this one did the trick for Top Fuel racer, the late Jim Nicoll. Facing down the far better funded, equipped, and known Don...
Classic YouTube: The 1986 IMSA Races At Road America – Champion Spark Plug Challenge And Kelly American Challenge!
The more I dig into IMSA racing from the 1980s, the more I like. The vehicles are exactly what I look for: road vehicles that are identifiable with little to no effort. Ok, that might be stretching...
This One Minute Video From The 1964 US Nationals Will Have You Wishing For A Time Machine
In the span of one minute, you’ll get an amazing appreciation for the fan experience at the 1964 US Nationals. While there are many fans who cruise to races these days with their motorhomes and...
BangShift Question Of The Day: Are You For Or Against People Touching Your Ride?
For the last couple of days, I’ve been watching an interesting argument going on within the pages of Jalopnik. On one hand you have Kristen Lee, who had some pressure to let off after seeing...
Scrapple, Your Guide To The “meh”-Worthy News! This Week: Lots Of Ford Talk!
We’re still in summer, but the Fall rush is about to really kick in. LS Fest East, Mid-West Pro Mod events, and some other special events are coming down the pike! We are busy working to bring...
Ford In A GM: This Holden Ute Is Packing A 410ci Mill Stripped From A Sprint Car!
Bring up the whole “Ford Tough with Chevy Stuff” argument or suggest that 75% of the Fords still on the road are only there because of an engine transplant and you can watch the foam...
The Boost Of Burden: James Rowlett’s Fox Body Mustang Is Ready To Come Out Swinging At Drag Week!
When did you realize that the four-wheeled machine that you spin wrenches on, beat on, sweat over, bleed for and pay for with hard-earned money had become an institution to which you were faithful,...
Nasty To Nice: This Is How You Do An Engine Makeover In Your Driveway
There is nothing finer than a freshly painted and installed engine. Especially when it has new valve covers, intake, air cleaner, etc. But what if you have a driver that doesn’t need a new...
Comfy Bruiser: This Day Two Dodge Charger Has The Right Look And The Right Powerplant!
For 1972, there was a shift in thinking at Chrysler Corporation. Muscle was out and that was a known fact…the Hemi was dead, the 440-6 was dead, and big blocks were toned down for more sedate...
One Way Or Another: Watch As This Quadriplegic Takes On Elimination Hill At Gravelrama 48!
(Photo: Jeff Tomlin) In the last gallery from Gravelrama 48, I said that I didn’t spend nearly enough time on-site for my liking…and that’s the truth. I only scheduled in one day,...
The Final Result: The Mighty Car Mods’ RB-Swapped Fairlady Z Is On The Track!
Watching Marty and Moog take a 1975 Fairlady Z from an engineless shell of a car imported straight from Japan to a restomod that any gearhead should be proud to own has been a great source of...
