This Video Of Bob Sirna’s Bonneville Racer Mercedes 300SL Gullwing Rules
Yesterday we brought you an amazing video on the Pure Vision “Martini Mustang” made by the crew at Petrolicious and today we’re back with another of their films, this one profiling...
We’ve Got A Video Teaser Of the Goodguys G/RS Camaro That’ll Be Unveiled At SEMA 2013 Today!
And so it begins…. Our week of non-stop new parts, new cars, new everything from the 2013 SEMA show gets going right now with this video teaser showing a couple of the more interesting angles...
Video: The Pure Vision Martini Mustang On The Road With Commentary From Steve Strope
In the event you were living under a rock at SEMA 2012 you may have missed the Pure Vision T5-R Mustang which is an incredible machine that combines all of the great styling and cues of 1960s...
BangShift Question Of The Day: What’s The Worst Automotive Jam You Have Ever Gotten Yourself Into — How Did You Get Out?
We have all been there. Something that started out as fun or something you thought that you had a handle on quickly went sideways and you found yourself up dookie creek without any paddles. Frankly...
Ride Along On The World’s Angriest Scooter – 11.60/114mph Pass On A Hot Rodded Two Stroke Scooter! No Foolin’!
When Joe Elliot send us an email and basically said, “Hey! I have the world’s quickest scooter! both Chad and I were not exactly chomping at the bit to write the story. Then I watched the...
LIVE STREAMING SEMA 2013 VIDEO: Chevrolet Performance Shows Off New Parts, Concept Cars, More – We’ve Got It Live!
Chevrolet Performance normally has a neat event the evening before the SEMA show opens and 2013 is no exception. The difference? This year they are live streaming the sucker for the whole world to...
SEMA Top 10: Brian’s Favorite Cars and Trucks From SEMA 2012 – Get Ready For 2013 SEMA Coverage STARTING TODAY!
Editor’s note: As you read this, Chad and I are both on the way to the 2013 SEMA show in Las Vegas. We’ll have photos, live streaming video, and all kinds of kick ass stuff for you this...
eBay Find: An Old Donovan 417 Block Originally Delivered To Don Garlits – Never Run
We have to thank Dave Reinikka for the tip on this one. He sent us a note for an eBay ad that shows a never run aluminum Donovan 417 block. In a neat twist, this block had been delivered to Don...
Awesome Video: 1960s Street Racing In Detroit! Jumping Starters, Plenty Of Cool Iron And A Visit By The Law!
When we hear guys talk about “the way it was” it is nice and all but their stories only go so far. When you see video evidence of exactly “how it was” we’re enthralled...
eBay: One Of The Blown Pontiac 389s From Mickey Thompson’s Challenger 1 – UPDATE – Maybe Bogus
Update 2: The seller has added this to his eBay ad: I am replying to this message publicly so all interested potential buyers can read it. There have been a few people that have questioned the...
Boston Red Sox Pitcher Jake Peavy Buys Duck Boat He Rode In During World Series Celebration Parade
I have pretty much kept my lips zipped about the Boston Red Sox winning the 2013 World Series but the story has taken a BangShifty turn so now I have a perfect excuse. For those of you outside the...
This On-Bike Video Of A Crashing Hayabusa Reminds Me Why I Can’t Own A Motorcycle – Wreckage!
I admire people that race motorcycles largely because I know that I am incapable of doing it. I have seen land speed racers and drag races on two wheels a lot this year and I am always impressed with...
Watch A Duramax Diesel Blow Up While Making 1,844hp On A Chassis Dyno – Big Smoke, Big Power, Big BOOM!
Back in September, I announced a diesel truck event at Tulsa Raceway Park and one of the stars of the show was a truck called Overkill owned and driven by Dmitri Millard. This is a wild machine that...
Group Announces Plans To Open Eighth Mile Drag Strip In Connecticut – Would Be First New Dedicated Facility In New England In Decades
The Holeshot Drag Racing Association has made a name for themselves in the Connecticut area by hosting 100′ drag races at places like the Waterford Speedbowl. The events have allowed area...
