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More NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Action Photos From Zmax In Charlotte: Pro Stock, Pro Stock Bikes, And Factory Stock 4-Wide Drag Racing Photos!

(Photos by David Whealon) – It was a cool, fast, and adventurous weekend for the stars of the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Charlotte, North...

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HIGH FLYING FORMULA OFFROAD RACING FROM ICELAND’s HELLA 2026! COURSE 2 RACING ACTION

If you are new around there then you might not know that we seriously dig Formula Off-Road racing here at BANGshift.com. This is high flying, loud, and intense racing that involves what look to be...

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Ford Big-Blocks Unleashed! FE Race & Reunion Muncie Dragway! 352, 390, 406, 427, 428, SOHC!

The Ford FE powerplant is arguably one of the most important engines in Ford’s racing heritage. Sure there have been plenty of other powerful combos over the years, but when Chevrolet and Ford...

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A Freiburger and Turk Adventure Video: THEY FIXED JUNK, HIT A DEER, and SAW THE USA In A Beat Up Old Ford.

Freiburger and Turk have had plenty of adventures over the years, and some of them have resulted in awesome records around the world at a variety of races, but some have also just been while cruising...

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Dirt Track Racer Charged With Assault After Ramming Other Car In The Pits: On Track Contact Leads To Race Rage Incident and Ban From Racing.

Every racer and fan knows that in the heat of competition emotions and adrenaline run high. We’ve all seen it, when a couple of drivers bump and bang and then it continues off track. But...

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Punish the Pad New Zealand Burnout Competition Video: Destroying Tires, Lighting Fires, and Entertaining The Masses!

Australians get all the credit for big burnout competitions, but their neighbors the Kiwis also know what they are doing when it comes to creating big tire smoke. With huge “Australian...

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Is The 187 Customs Burnout Truck a Success or a DUD?! Let’s Find Out!

Building a burnout vehicle sounds like a super simple thing to do doesn’t it? I mean all you have to be able to do is smoke the tires and spin around some right? In reality, yes, but in...

LS THROTTLE BODY UPGRADE-WHAT’S IT WORTH? HOW MUCH POWER IS A THROTTLE BODY UPGRADE WORTH ON AN LS?

We always used to laugh at the dyno shop and say that we wanted to take all the “As seen on TV” type of performance parts and install them all to see if they actually made any power...

Unreal Adventure Part 2: Heading For New Mexico, Through Arizona, And Hoping These Off Road Machines Will Make It!

The Unreal Adventure is the new name for the old trip that used to be called Ultimate Adventure. For decades, Ultimate Adventure has been a killer event that some incredibly lucky off-roaders got to...

Wheels Up Drag Racing Photos: The Dutch Classic Was More Than A National Open In 2024!

Joe Grippo killed it once again on the Dutch Classic photos! We shared two galleries already, but have a bunch more coming. Plus we’ve got car show photos and more to share this week! Check out...

WATCH A FULL REPLAY FROM THE 20TH STREET CAR SUPER NATIONALS IN LAS VEGAS RIGHT HERE!

We’re back baby! We’ve been gone from Street Car Super Nationals for a couple years, but we’re back! BANGshift Chad Reynolds will be on the mic all weekend long and our crack team...

This Old Hot Rod Traditional Style Drag Car Project Part 6: The Vintage Dragster Gets Front Hubs, Engine, Trans, And Seat Placement!

This cool vintage dragster project is going to be something fun, that’s for sure. As simple as it is, there are a lot of steps to making it right and lucky for us we get to see each and every...

Mac-Fab Beadlocks Tour And Step By Step How To Beadlock Wheels With Lyle Barnett

Turbo John recently visited Mac-Fab and shot a great behind the scenes video with Lyle Barnett, showing the shop, the process, the ins and outs, and options for getting your wheels beadlocked and it...

More Dutch Classic Drag Race Photos: We’re Talking Wheels Up Super Stock And Stock Lucas Oil Drag Racing Action

Joe Grippo killed it on the Dutch Classic photos! We shared one gallery already, but have a bunch more coming. Plus we’ve got car show photos and more to share this week! Check out the second...

Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series Highlights from the In-N-Out Burger NHRA Finals In Pomona

You’ve undoubtedly seen all the coverage from the NHRA World Finals in Pomona that featured all the Pro classes battling it out for championships and titles, but if you weren’t watching...

The TRUTH About Valvoline’s BOLD Engine Cleaning Claims: Is Restore And Protect Real, Clickbait, or Lies?

I used to know a few “oil guys”, and some of them were actual specialists who blended oil and other lubricants for oil companies you would know. Then I met Lake Speed. Once I met Lake, I...

Making A Bullitt Mustang Great Again! Liggett Get’s After It And Makes This 1968 Mustang Run Like It Should.

There are no shortage of famous Mustangs in TV and film, but nobody would argue that the Bullitt Mustang driven by Steve McQueen is arguably one of the most famous. The movie, and the car in it, were...

Stadium Super Trucks Invade Adelaide! Sideways, Three Wheels, Two Wheels, And Jumps Galore!

Stadium Super Trucks are always fun to watch and nothing says America more than seeing them hauling ass around a course normally reserved for the wine and cheese crowd. These trucks make 650 ish...

Plasma Table Hack! Cut And Notch Round Tubing With Some Simple Brackets And Skateboard Wheels!

Laser and cnc plasma tube notchers are all the rage in manufacturing nowadays because they can significantly shorten the manufacturing process for metal components, and at the same time increase...

Super Pro Street Qualifying Video From World Street Nationals XXXI At Orlando Speed World!

Everyone is always excited to get to eliminations at a race, which I get, but the truth is that you get to see way more cars go down the track in qualifying. Even if the race has all run fields, you...