Guest Blog: Broadway Bob Metzler Remembered By Bret Kepner – The Epic Stories Were All True
(Editor’s note – We’re honored to have this guest submission from Bret Kepner that stands as the definitive chronicle of “Broadway” Bob Metzler’s life and career...
BS Approved Video: The Late Tom Hnatiw and Peter Klutt Thrashing A Roush Powered Starsky and Hutch Torino On the Track!
Yesterday we told you about the passing of Tom Hnatiw, the very well liked and respected race announcer and TV guy. The show those of you in the USA remember Hnatiw on best was the SPEED...
This Guy Drove His RV Into A Pool A Few Miles From BS Eastern World HQ (W/Video!)
Let’s set the scene. I had been wrenching on Project Buford T Justice all day. I was working up a pretty good sweat, I had not eaten in hours and then I smashed myself in the head with a...
Project Car Introduction: American Powertrain’s Project “Magnum 44” 1966 Dodge Coronet Convertible
This is the first installment in what will be a hella cool build from the boys at American Powertrain. Gray Fredrick, who is the CEO of American Powertrain scooped up a 1966 Dodge Coronet off of eBay...
Is This The Mug Shot of Former Torco/Knoll Gas CFO Latrell Preston?
While doing research for an upcoming story about the saga that was drag racing’s “Steroids Era”, a.k.a the Eval Knoll scandal, I happened to find this mug shot of a man named...
UPDATE: Joe’s Minibike Reunion SoCal August 4th: BangShift Exclusive With Ms. Minibike! and More!
UPDATE: We are super excited about the 1st Annual Joe’s Minibike Reunion in La Crescenta (a couple miles north of Pasadena for you guys that don’t know) and Joe has just added even more...
Carnage Video Bonanza: Wreckage From Circle Track Spectator Drags
There are few things more entertaining to watch than the spectator drags at a local circle track. Never seen them? After watching this grouping of videos you’ll be seeking them out. Basically...
Tom Hnatiw, Well Known Race Announcer and Automotive TV Personality Has Died
Well known racing announcer, journalist, and automotive television personality Tom Hnatiw has died. Chances are you have seen Hnatiw on TV or read something he has written in a myriad of car...
Insane Dyno Video: Nelson Racing Engines Unleashes a Twin Turbo, 632ci, 2200hp Dyno Destroyer!
The other day we asked you, “How much horsepower is ‘enough’?” The responses varied from pretty normal estimates of 400-500hp all the way to the guys who want a top fuel...
eBay Find: The Amazing Alden Calkins 1930 Model A Roadster – Unrestored Survivor From The Golden Age of Rodding!
There are certain cars that you see and for whatever reason your heart skips a little and you can do nothing more than just stare and admire. Such was the case when I found this incredible 1930 Model...
Auto Club Fontana Drag Strip (Almost) Undead!
Great news from the world of Southern California drag racing today. It appears as though the currently dormant drag strip at Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California will be reopening sooner rather...
COPO Camaro #3 Build: Behind The Scenes Of A Real Copo Camaro Build!
We want a new COPO Camaro so bad we can taste it, and although we have no delusions that we’ll be one of the first media to make a pass in one, we can say that we will be the quickest....
Jiffy-tite Fittings Video and Fitting Counting Contest. So Easy Even A BangShifter Can Do It!
We were cruising the Jiffy-tite Facebook page and saw two cool things we had to share. The first is a great video featuring the infamous Jon Dibartolomeo, from Drag Racing Action Magazine, talking...
