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Unknown Parts Counter Guy: When Things Go Too Far, Someone Must Be Held Accountable

There is a difference between good-natured horseplay and razzing co-workers at work, and on the other side of the big, bold line the areas of criminal levels of hazing, harassment, and assaults that...

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NHRA Sanair 1972: The Vintage Photos From This Historic Race Continue!

(Photos by Bob Boudreau) – The cool thing about these photos from the 1972 NHRA Le Grandnational at Sanair Super Speedway outside of Montreal, Canada is that they have some big time historical...

1973 NHRA SummerNats – Photos Of Funnies, Top Fuel, Pro Stocks, and More!

(Photos by Bob Boudreau) – Oh, the SummerNationals. This is one of the most historic and heralded races on the NHRA tour. E-Town stands as one of the major tap roots that continue to anchor the...

Unknown Parts Counter Guy: Playing “Good Idea, Bad Idea” With Customer Requests

For every day at the computer that you strive to be your absolute, most helpful and friendly self, there are days where your brain is on a vacation to Aruba while your body would rather be anywhere...

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Jumpin’ Jehosaphat! Watch These Two Mega Trucks Catch Destructive Amounts Of Air – WOW!

We have showed you a ton of cool mega truck videos over the years of the machines leaping into the air and landing like no big thing. Well, we have finally found the limits of at least two trucks and...

Roadtrip Motorcars Tour: We’ve Seen The Funky, Now Let’s Check Out The Fast Imports!

Ok, our introduction to Roadtrip Motorcars’ current fleet of Japanese import vehicles tended to fall on the strange and unique side of the house. But for every cute little kei car or funky...

BangShift Test Drive: 2017 Ram 1500 Express Quad Cab 4×4 – Does A Cheap V8 Truck Substitute For A Hot Car?

Trucks are not what they used to be. Growing up, it was cemented in my head: a truck was a work tool and a car was for everything else, and if I must be honest, I haven’t gotten past that...

The After Hours Hobby: Check Out This Guy’s Garage Creations!

(Photos courtesy of Vince VanDyke) The notification we got in our inbox was simple enough. Gilbert Labonté had a friend he knew that built a couple of badass trucks that we needed to get our eyes...

Lavon Miller Claims Second Ultimate Call Out Challenge – Champion For Two Years Running

For the second straight year, Firepunk Diesel and Lavon Miller have claimed the championship at the Ultimate Call Out Challenge. This is a diesel event that is basically unlimited in the scope and...

Earn That Tip, Pizza Boy! These Guys Got The Delivery Driver To Do A Burnout In A Crapcan!

Fun story: In 2000, I was making pizzas at a Domino’s in Colorado. After some sketchier places of employment, I didn’t mind driving the seven miles to work at a shop that I could have fun...

GM Has Opened Its Renovated ‘Factory One’ Building In Flint, Michigan – Place Where Seeds Of GM Were Sewn

The building where the seeds of what would be become GM were sewn has been purchased, renovated, and reopened by the country. Yes, GM has opened its renovated ‘Factory One’ building in...

In 1967 Art Arfons Mounted A Jet Car On Sponsons (With Tires!) And Planned To Go 300 MPH On Water – He Didn’t

I remember the first time I saw the lead photo in this story and the thoughts that ran through my head. “Is that….wait…I think…HOLY CRAP IT IS!” Yes, you are looking at...

GM Is Unloading Some Of The “Toy Box” Cars At Barret-Jackson This Weekend! Take A Look At Some Of These Beauties!

Ever since I saw the first article about it, the GM “Toy Box” collection and subsequently appropriate concept and one-off vehicles has captured my attention. Summed up, it’s what GM...

Cool Old Junk Gallery: We Hit A Farm Auction And Found Engines, Trucks, and BangShifty Stuff

(Words and photos by Greg Rourke) – It’s been said farmers never throw anything away. Some take it a step further and collect stuff, like the late Lloyd Larson. I don’t need an...