Famed Drag Racer Kenny Safford Dies – Career Marked With Strong Performances In Well Known Cars
There was a time in the sport of drag racing that drivers mattered more than they do now. Don’t get all weird on us here and think that we’re taking a pot shot at today’s modern...
The Trucks Of Viva Las Vegas 2014 – Laid Out, Shined Up, Looking Nice, and Looking Tough
Since the dawn of BangShift, I’ve never hidden my affection for all things truck. Be the huge or small, new or old, I am a truck guy deep down in my heart and always will be. The good thing is...
Radial Resurrection: Index Racers Dial It In At Brainerd Optimist Drag Strip
(Words and Photos by Tommy Lee Byrd) – Yesterday we posted a gallery of photos from the Radial Resurrection event at Brainerd Optimist Drag Strip, showcasing the incredible turnout of Drag...
Our Last Blast From The Mustang 50th Birthday Party At Las Vegas Motor Speedway – Pro Touring, Pro Street, More
That’s it, we’re done from Vegas! This is our last group of photos from the Mustang 50th birthday party at Las Vegas Motor Speedway and it is a good one, mainly because of the diversity...
Ken Block’s New Gymkhana Video Is…FootKhana?
Last week we were tipped off that Ken Block would be releasing a new Gymkhana video on Tuesday, April 22nd. We were so hot and bothered by this news (Well, I was at least) that we binge-watched the...
Lonestar Round Up 2014 – More Cool Stuff You Haven’t Seen Yet – Patina to Polish Right In Here!
(Photos by Charles Wickam) – Just when you thought it was safe to go outside we’re all up in your business again with another load of Wickam’s awesome photos from the 2014 Lonestar...
Project Violent Valiant Update: The Front Suspension Starts To Come Together With Fabrication And RideTech Parts
So we’ve been off our normal schedule with Project Violent Valiant updates and consider this our effort to get back on the horse and keep you apprised of the developments of this awesome build....
Drag History: Period Photos From Milton Speedway – Vermont’s Long Dead Drag Strip
(Photos: Jeffrey Sefranek collection) – Back in February of 2013, I ran a fairly short piece here on BangShift about the ghostly remnants of Milton Speedway, the premier drag strip in Vermont...
Comp Is Giving Away $10,000 Worth Of Parts To One Comp Superfan On Power Tour
That’s right, one lucky fan is going to win $10,000 worth of Comp products on Hot Rod Magazine’s Power Tour this year, and the coolest part about the contest is THERE ARE NO RULES! Nope,...
Space City Cruiser Spring Car Show 2014 – More Photos From The Show
(Photos by Charles Wickam) – We’re back with more great Charles Wickam photos from the 2014 Space City Cruisers Spring Car Show. The fun thing about this show for Wickam is that it...
Hot Rod Magazine Drag Week 2014 Registration This Saturday — BE PREPARED!
Alrighty, folks here’s the deal on Hot Rod Magazine Drag Week 2014! Hot Rod has just published the information and we saw it moments after it went hot. For starters, they have given the world a...
Viva Las Vegas 2014 – Our Full Photo Tour of The Show Continues – More Cars, Trucks, Stuff!
As we have been showing you this week (and will continue you this week) Viva Las Vegas 2014 was the best one yet. From the weather to the turnout of cars and people, the show was a huge hit. We know...
Unknown Parts Counter Guy: The Brown Note, A Nudist At The Gate, And One Counter Guy Saved From His Own Stupidity
Another round of seemingly unbelievable moments from a week in the life of the Unknown Parts Counter Guy. What, you don’t have this stuff happening at your office job? Jump on the counter, you...
