Top 11 Gearhead Terms that Sound Dirty, But Really Aren’t
Both Chad and I swear like sailors in normal conversation. For better or worse, it’s how we roll. The funny thing is when even the tidiest mouthed hot rodders get to talking about their cars,...
Event Coverage: Jet-Hot High Performance Coatings Open House and Car Show. Pro Mods, Camaros, and Lambos Oh My!
We have the greatest sponsors ever here at BangShift.com and one of our longtime supporters has been Jet-Hot High Performance Coatings. Not only do they support us, and sell a bitchin product, but...
Question of the Day: What’s the Coolest Weirdo Automotive Thing You’ve Seen Recently?
So while Chad was rolling around the the center part of the US last weekend at the rainy Goodguys Show and then at Kyle’s Ice Cream Cruise, I was in good ol’ Epping, NH, rocking the...
SIGN UP NOW!: Lingenfelter Performance Nationals – Huge Payouts, And Discounts For Pre-Registration
The Lingenfelter Performance Nationals, September 21-23, promises to be one hell of an action packed event. Held at the famed Summit Motorsports Park, in Norwalk, Ohio, this event will feature drag...
eBay Find (w/video) : A Twin Turbo, 383 Chevy Powered, Jag Chassis Based, Lotus 7 Replica – Overgrown Go Kart From Hell
Thanks to a tip from BangShift reader Sean Moore, we found this crazed Lotus 7 replica for sale on eBay. It is a study in contrast to some level because its looks are pretty garish in our opinion,...
Event Coverage: Thousands Of Hot Rods At The August Somernites Cruise. It’s A PowerCruise Warmup!
It’s almost time for the Annual Somernites Power Cruise, presented by Holley, in Somerset Kentucky, and as a warmup their August Somernites Cruise was big. Mustangs, Camaros, Cudas and more all...
Sprint Car and Dirt Track Action Gallery: The 2012 Labor Day Classic at the Gator Motorplex – Willis, Texas
(Photos by Charles Wickam) – Our man in Texas, Charles Wickam is a dirt dog at heart. He loves capturing great pit and action photos of 360 Sprints, Hobby Stocks, Micro Sprints, and Limited...
Last Minute Spots Open For Drag Week – You Have Until Midnight to Register!
Here’s a quick note. The boys and girls over at Hot Rod Magazine have announced that last minute spots have opened up for Drag Week 2012. Apparently some guys have decided that they won’t...
Funny Car Stars Take Over Speed Scene Live Tonight. Check It Out LIVE!
Donnie Couch, proprietor of the West Coast Funny Car Factory, will take over Speed Scene Live on Tuesday evening September 4, while “Lucky” Hudson and Diana-Mite are off with their racer cars on...
Holley LS-Fest 2012 Starts Friday! We’ll Be There, And So Should You! Sept. 7-9th, 2012
It’s LS Fest time ladies and gentleman, and BangShift will be there all weekend long running our asses off announcing each and every event on the property. And speaking of events, there is none...
Event Coverage: Kyle’s Ice Cream Cruise… As In 1320 Video Kyle… This Thing Was Huge
While in Kansas for the Goodguys show, which was mostly rained out, we hung out with several of our Kansas and Missouri based Drag Week buddies in preparation for the big event next week. While...
Event Coverage: Cacklefest Video And Nitro Cars At Ardmore Dragway Hot Rod Reunion
You already saw the crash photo sequence from Ardmore, where Bebo Chandler crashed his Outlaw Pro Mod car, but here are some photos, and video, from the race that will let you in on how cool the...
Event Coverage: Hundreds Of Action Photos From The 2012 Yellow Bullet Nationals
Our boy Joe Grippo was at it again this weekend and got his photo finger all fired up at the Yellow Bullet Nationals. He sent us more than 300 photos and as usual got not only great wheels up on...
Crash Photo Sequence: Out Of Control Nitro Outlaw Pro Mod Impala At Ardmore Dragway
Chris Graves with Max Cackle Photography sent us this cool crash sequence from the recent Hot Rod Reunion at Ardmore Dragway in Oklahama. Aubrey, Texas driver Bebo Chandler took a wild ride in his...
