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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Action Photos From Zmax In Charlotte: Even More Nitro Burning Top Fuel Dragster and Funny Car 4-Wide Drag Racing Photos Continue!

Here’s our third nitro gallery from the NHRA Four Wide Nationals in Charlotte. If you missed our previous photos, use the link below to check out all our Four Wide photos. (Photos by David...

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Are $5K Auction Cars Junk? Check Out These $5,000 Buys From Mecum Indy 2026 And Let Us Know What You Think.

We’ve talked about cheap cars that sell at Mecum, Barrett-Jackson, RM and other big name auctions a few times in the recent past and I can tell you that while they are few and far between at...

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Finally A Budget Drill Bit Set That Outperforms All The Rest! Which Low Buck Set Is Actually Worth Buying? 14 Brands Tested!

Drill bits suck. I mean they are great for the first few holes, but after that they just suck usually. Unless you spend big money that is. And drill bit sharpeners? They are great, but if the bit is...

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The Hydroplane Racing League Livestream From The 2026 HRL Cambridge Classic Power Boat Regatta!

If you dig offshore powerboat racing, and especially these insane beasts that basically fly across the top of the water, then you are in for a treat. This is the replay from the Hydroplane Racing...

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A Memorial Day Message From BangShift.com – Let Us Remember What Is Truly Important

Today is Memorial Day, an important day of remembrance for our country that honors the people who have spilled their blood in order to defend our way of life. Memorial Day is dedicated to remembering...

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FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: Watch The Main Event At Santa Pod LIVE HERE! Top Fuel, FIA Championship Drags, And More!

One of the biggest drag racing events in Europe is on this weekend and you can watch it right here, live! The event is the kickoff for the 2026 FIA Championship drag racing season and it is also...

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Street Car Takeover At Beech Bend: Friday Night Roll Racing Action!

I have certain barometers for whether or not an event will be good, but the ultimate measuring stick I have is when Brian blows my phone up, making sure that I’m going. Street Car Takeover has...

Watch This Huge Russian Truck Pull A Load Of Logs Out Of The Woods And Through The Muck Like A Mechanical Mule

This is one of those rare occasions that we run video from Russia that does not include a beating, a car accident, or some other incredible form of automotive failure. In this video we get a look at...

Watch Tim Cullinan Turn His Front Motor Top Fueler Into A Trike TWICE On The Same Run And Save It!

Front motor top fuel cars are among the least appreciated vehicles in drag racing. Their numbers peaked in the 1990s and have basically declined since then, leaving us with less than two dozen really...

Check This Out: A 1970 Checker Marathon That Never Saw Service Duty!

For many people, the Checker Marathon was and always will be “the” taxicab, while everything else painted yellow is just another replacement. For twenty-one years, the Marathon was...

Scrapple, Your Guide To The “meh”-Worthy News! This Week, It’s Extra Passengers In A Corvette And “Was That A Cop In The Dodge?”

Expecting witty banter? Of course you aren’t, but we have to make a mad dash out of the door to another track this weekend, so we will keep it quick: we’re going to reach into the top of...

This Lifted Crew Cab Beast Could Be Yours. Perfect End Of Days Bugout Rig

The end of the world is coming. Or so the preppers say, which means we’re all going to need some kick ass bugout vehicle that can haul our loved ones, pets, and all the gear we’ll need to...

Class Is Back In Session! Let Professor Pobst Give You The Rundown On Understeer!

Why does understeer suck? Simple…it’s the car taking control completely out of your hands for you while simultaneously sucking all of the fun out of the event of cornering. If you chose...

This 1987 E30 BMW 325is Could Be The Bavarian Corner Carver You Crave

I know a BMW E30 is not the norm around here, but you have to live under a rock if you haven’t noticed the insane number of “Ultimate Driving Machines” that have graced race tracks,...

Bangshift Goes Racing! We Race Our 280Z At Its Very First 24 Hours Of Lemons Event!

(All photos courtesy of the author unless otherwise noted) Welcome to Bangshift Goes Racing! This is a multi-part series that gives a look into choosing, building, and racing a car on the cheap....

Can You Help Figure Out The History Of This Plymouth Duster Pro Stock Drag Car?

When we saw the ad on Craigslist, we first thought this bitchin old Plymouth Duster was for sale. But no! The guy who owns it is looking for information on its history. Why? Because he plans to do a...

Friday Excuse To Go Home And Drink: Australian Safety Freaks Are So Paranoid About Cars, They Created Graham, The Human Crash Test Dummy

How risk-averse are you? Chances are, you aren’t too bad. You know to look both ways before crossing the street. You were taught to not talk to strangers or to ride with people you don’t...

Rough Start: Finding A Very Workable 1978 Chevrolet El Camino Super Sport At A Still-Reasonable Price

1980s cars are in their own right now, and prices are going to start climbing for desirable ones. There’s sure to be plenty of kickback by traditionalists over that statement, but all you have...

Chrysler Carlisle Nationals 2016 Coverage: More Photos From The Mopar Meet To End All Mopar Meets

(Photos by Joe Grippo) – We promised that we would be back with more photos from the 2016 Chrysler Carlisle Nationals and here we are! You know, over the years Chrysler has had their problems...

What Do Ford And Jose Cuervo Have In Common? One Plant That Provides Products For Both Companies – Check This Out!

Ok, barflies, pop quiz: do you know what you are looking at in the photo? That would be a successful harvest of blue agave, the plant that provides two things human consume: agave nectar and...