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Cataclean Diesel: Restore DPF Performance & Reduce Emissions On Your Late Model Diesel Truck!

Everyone I know that buys a newer diesel tow rig has a love and hate relationship with their truck because the love they have for the diesel power and efficiency is sometimes matched by the hate they...

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We Tour The Pomona Swap Meet With Our Friend Dane from The Burndown Channel! Check it out!

There are many things that I miss from living in Southern California, and one of them is the Pomona Swap Meet. Unless I was out of town at a race, I was there with Crosby and Jay and the crew, window...

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Turning a Survivor 1950 Pontiac into the Perfect Cruiser. It’s Easier Than You Think and the Results are Awesome!

1950’s American cars have historically been the basis of the majority of true customs, and for good reason. The lines flow, the shapes lend themselves to chopping, sectioning, and frenching,...

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THE VAULT: Exploring Hot Rod & Racing HISTORY Underneath the Petersen Museum. You Gotta See This!

Our friend Tommy Lee Byrd recently got the chance to visit the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, and the very special section, underneath this HUGE space that is called The Vault. It’s...

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4th of July SALE! Visit Ridetech.com Between Now And July 7th for 10% Off Late Model Suspension During July 4th Weekend Sale!

That’s right gang, if you are looking for some real savings this 4th of July weekend, to celebrate 250 years of American pride, then now is your chance to save 10% off your late model...

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Free Live Streaming Drag Racing: 20th Annual World Footbrake Challenge Big Money Bracket Racing – Sunday

The 18th Annual World Footbrake Challenge is the bracket race event for all you folks who don’t like a trans brake, delay boxes, etc. and we are thrilled to be bringing you all the racing action...

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Extreme Outlaw Pro Mod Big Dog Shootout: Our Last Blast Of Fall ‘Slammer Photos

(Photos by Benoit Pigeon) – Drag racers are attracted to events by a few things. There’s the level of the competition, the challenge of getting down the track, and the feeling of...

Howell EFI Talks Throttle Body Conversions – Learn What Sets Them Apart From The Rest

There are an ever growing number of EFI conversion options on the market today and deciding what the right one for you and your car or truck is can be tough. Do you want to make the switch from carb...

Pulling Action Gallery: The Southern Showdown Truck and Tractor Pull

(Words and photos by David Whealon) – It’s the middle of October and here in North Carolina it’s NC State Fair time!! So what do we do?  Load up the wife and kids and stop by the ATM and...

Stanford Has An All-Electric DeLorean Called “M.A.R.T.Y.” That Can Autonomously Drift

On October 21st, 2015, fans of the “Back To The Future” franchise celebrated the day in which Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett Brown arrive in the future. We here at BangShift, however, were...

Going WFO In The Mud Pit At Virginia Motor Speedway! High Revs, Low Gears And Plenty Of Dirt To Throw Around!

Mudding is awesome simply because of the unpredictability involved. Going slow guarantees that you are going to have a bad time. Going fast isn’t a guarantee that you aren’t going to get...

Cynthiana Rod Run 2015: Our Final Load Of Fresh Photos From The Show

(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – The concept of a big event in a small town isn’t new.  Many big-time car gatherings have been centered around a small community.  Cynthiana enthusiasts...

The Former American Motors Headquarters Complex Has Been Sold – One Bid For $600 (Plus Taxes)

(Lead photo: Steve Perez/The Detroit News) It has been almost six years since the Plymouth Road complex, the former headquarters of American Motors, and more recently one of the design centers for...

This 1963 Jeep Camper Is Weird And Cool – You Know Chad Wants It!

It is not often that I get the chance to scoop Chad on a classic camper because the man’s radar on such things is always firing but today I did. This weird little 1963 Jeep camper is an...

Handbeaten Aluminum, Copper Highlights, A Monster Big-Block Ford, And The Looks Of An Early Ford – This Is Pure Car Porn Right Here

If I was to ever fall in love with a traditional pre-war hot rod, it would look exactly like this. And that is saying a lot, because for the most part, I don’t like traditional hot rods. Yeah,...

Exclusive: California Hot Rod Reunion Nitro Test Session Coverage Starts Here!

It was a beautiful day at Auto Club Famoso Raceway on Monday when Darr Hawthorne and I rolled in to check out the Nitro Test Session that goes on each and every year before the California Hot Rod...

Dutch Classic Stock Eliminator Action: Wheels Up Detroit Iron At Maple Grove

(Photos by Joe Grippo) – I loves me some stock eliminator action. Stockers are the great lead off act at each and every NHRA national event and the are a huge part of the Lucas Oil Drag Racing...

Straight Axle Sunbeam: This Car May Kill You But You’d Die Happy

A stock 1964 Sunbeam Alpine tipped the scales at a light 2200lbs and it had an engine that made about 85hp. The car was nimble and fun, designed to be driven by a sports car enthusiast who understood...

Larry Larson Gives No-Prep Drag Racing A Shot With His S-10 At The Ice Cream Cruise!

We know that Larry Larson’s S-10 is a ball of pure energy with taillights. We’ve seen it earn it’s crown running Drag Week, earn a Wally while running Top Sportsman at the Kansas...

This Mert Lawwill Tribute Video Is Full Of Fantastic Footage Featuring The Legend Himself

Before 1970 Mert Lawwill was certainly well known in motorcycle racing circles as he had already established himself as one of the best guys in the country. Riding for the Harley-Davidson factory...