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The One and Only Greg Biffle: A Fitting Tribute From His Friend, Fellow Racers, And Family Man, Cleetus McFarland.

The unfortunate and tragic death of Greg Biffle made news worldwide but for Garrett Mitchell, aka Cleetus McFarland, the news hit home much harder. Biffle and his family were on their way to Florida...

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The Boys Found A Rare Snowcat and Trippled the Power! What Could Possibly Go Wrong? This Is Going To Be Fun

I have lots of friends who drive winter beaters, and while some of them drive the same one for several years I also have friends who buy something every year or two and drive them like assh@les...

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Bad Parts? Wrong Oil? NEW Data Reveals WHY Modern Engines FAIL Prematurely! This Info Might Scare You.

New engines are significantly better than older engines in many regards, but not in all of them. And new engines being better than old engines doesn’t mean that old engines aren’t good....

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TOP 20 VIDEO: HILLCLIMB MONSTERS FROM SIMOLA || KING OF THE HILL 2025 SET A NEW RECORD!

When you hear that the Simola HillClimb is the biggest motor racing event in the entire country of South Africa, it really hits home as to how popular this event really is. And with 2025 being the...

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Finnegan and Newbern Drove The Rotsun Out Of The PRI Show! Will The Rotsun Be Allowed To Return To PRI Now?

When Freiburger and Finnegan weren’t able to be at the WireCare booth during the PRI Show where they were supposed to rewire the Rotsun, Finnegan stepped in and said “Hold my beer.”...

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Drag Racing with CHRISTMAS TREES! Racing Action From Cleetus McFarland’s XMAS Tree Drags 2025 At Bradenton Motorsports Park

Cleetus’ Christmas Tree Race 2025 was a very special race. The race has become kind of a big deal since starting a few years ago, and has some pretty simple rules. You must race with a Christmas...

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HARBOR FREIGHT FAB TABLE MODIFICATIONS: Combining Three Tables To Make One Big 3’x6′ Table On A Budget.

We’re fans of the Lower Class Fab YouTube channel and have featured it here on BANGshift.com before. I’m a minitrucker, and these guys build some fun mini trucks and full size rigs, and...

Genius or Stupid? Tractor Tires and a Snowplow On A Square Body Suburban: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?

I’m a fan of megatrucks, so I’m not opposed to tractor tires on a truck. But how are they in the snow? We know they work in the mud, and they sure look gnarly, but will they make this...

Here’s Why Every Cam Is A Turbo Cam: All You Online Camshaft Experts Just Take A Breath And Listen For A Second

I laugh all the time at folks having detailed camshaft discussions and arguments on social media not only because people get worked up over things that just don’t matter, but also because most...

Have You Seen The Cool Stuff From The 2025 PRI Show In Indy! More Pictures Of Cars, Parts, People And More!

Check out our fifth gallery of photos below, and remember we’ve got a link to anything you might have missed already too! Check them all out and if you click on a photo it will expand and you...

Radiator How To: 95% Said It Wasn’t Possible…. So Bennett’s Customs Chopped an Original Walker Radiator 2 Inches!

Radiators are a whole different animal compared to any other metal fabrication, and I can tell you from first hand experience that they are pretty involved to assemble. The principle behind them is...

Best Of 2025: Here Are The Craziest Moments From the 2025 World Rally Championship Season! Which Is Your Favorite?

One of the things we love about the end of the year are all the Best Of videos, photo galleries, etc. YouTube ends up flooded with the best wrecks, the best jumps, the best highlights, the best show...

Greg Biffle, NASCAR Legend and Humanitarian, Dies at 55 Along With His Wife, Two Kids, Friends, and Pilot in Plane Crash.

When we got word yesterday that Greg Biffle’s plane had crashed at his home airport, our hearts sank. We immediately asked whether or not other friends of ours, like one of Biffle’s good...

2025 California Hot Rod Reunion Cacklefest Video: Fast Jack Beckman Drives The ChiZler AA/Fuel Dragster At Famoso Raceway with Big Header Flames!

Until you’ve been to the California Hot Rod Reunion or the March Meet, you might not really have a handle on the nostalgia drag racing scene. The history that still exists on the west coast,...

The Hot Rod Hoarder Gasser Henry J Project Part 7: Will She Finally Make Noise After Sitting Since 1977?!

Tommy and the kids are back at it, because this beast is getting closer and closer to being a runner! The big block should be fun with all the new parts that have been going into it, and in this...

This 1972 Holden Torana Was One Of My Favorites At Street Car Super Nationals 2025! What This Right Had Drive Small Tire Beast Go To Battle!

There were some seriously awesome cars and trucks at Street Car Super Nationals 21 in Las Vegas, and this 1972 Holden Torana was one of them. I mean just look at this thing! First off, it’s a...

When 7 F1 Champions Met at Goodwood: The Goodwood Revival Brought Living History To The Stage

I love hearing stories from the guys that raced long before there was so much technology in cars. I mean they were the highest of tech in their time, but drivers from the 20th century didn’t...

CHECK OUT THE TOP 20 HILLCLIMB MONSTERS From The 2025 Lillehammer Hill Climb 2025

If you want to see some of the most epic hillclimb machines, including tons of Rally and Rallycross cars, plus a bunch more you won’t expect, then check out the video below. This is awesome...

The 10 Fastest Drag Racing Runs of 2025! Check Out NHRA’s Biggest And Baddest, Making Record Runs At The Track In 2025.

It’s time for NHRA’s fastest passes of 2025 and that means several record breaking runs! 2025 was full of falling records, and we love it. If you aren’t an NHRA Mission Drag Racing...

THE BACONSHIFT SALE IS ON!!! FREE BACON IS BACK, Plus $250 Discounts! It’s The BACONSHIFT Sale At American Powertrain And It Ends January 9th!

One of the most exciting times of year is when the BACONSHIFT SALE starts at American Powertrain! With $250 in savings on your favorite 5 and 6-speed kits, there is no doubt this is the perfect...