Dan Wheldon, Two Time Indy 500 Champ and Former IRL Champ Passes After Massive Las Vegas Wreck
Dan Wheldon, the father of two, two time Indy 500 winner and 2005 IRL series champion died following a massive 15 car crash at the IndyCar season finale at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Wheldon’s...
The Parting Shift: Larry Larson Pulling Levers on his way to 6 seconds
We know this video has been around for a while, and we know that we’re partial to it since it is one of our own, but given Larry Larson’s Hot Rod Drag Week win last month we figured it...
Scrapple: The BangShift Guide to Automotive Crap that Happened this Week You Care Nothing About
Brian normally does the Scrapple blog item, but I’ve really been looking forward to doing it this week, so I hope you like it. As usual I’m going to be fairly opinionated, and I really...
Chadmouth: Travel Rookies Suck!
I’ve traveled for a living multiple times during my adult life, and while I have traveled more than I do now, I would still consider myself a professional traveler. I spend more than half of my...
Eager Fans Camp Out at Famoso for the Arrival of the 20th California Hot Rod Reunion
With only one week left until we go LIVE at the 20th California Hot Rod Reunion, the fans are already showing up. Those of you who are familiar with the March Meet, which is also held at AutoClub...
It’s True! Jeg Coughlin Jr. Will Drive a Mopar in NHRA Pro Stock in 2012
Earlier this week we reported that the rumor mill was saying that Jeg Coughlin would be driving a Mopar in NHRA Pro Stock competition for 2012. Well, after making some more calls, and answering a few...
DUNNE AND MURRILLO TOP NMCA/AEROSPACE COMPONENTS NHRA UNLEASHED WINNERS IN INDY
The NHRA Unleashed Series has changed the world of drag racing as NMCA racers are now able to earn a Wally for the mantle thanks to the combination Unleashed NMCA races that started this year. The...
Video: Vans doing Burnouts!
Vans are cool, and so are burnouts, so when we found a video of a little Chevy powered van doing insane things in Australia, we got lost on youtube. Turns out there are lots of cool van related...
Video: MSD’s Todd Ryden Explains Rotor Phasing and Distributor Differences
Pro Billet? Ready to Run? What the hell MSD Distributor do I need, and what are the differences? MSD’s Todd Ryden explains the difference and helps you decide which one is right for you. Want...
PSCA Street Car Super Nationals Players Include Renteria, Hall, Meadors and More in Pro Street
Video: Ridetech Step By Step Mustang II and 4-Link Install
Wanna know how to install all new suspension on your hot rod? Well then, you are in luck. The guys at Ridetech have two new videos out that show you step by step how to install a Mustang II front...
Event Coverage: Final Hunnert Car Pile Up Photo Gallery
The Hunnert Car Pileup has been held in Decatur Illinois for the last 10 years, and 2011 marks the end of an era. When the newly formed Chrome Czars Car Club decided they were going to put on an...
Event Coverage: NMRA Finishes Season On High Note in Bowling Green
As much as we try, the BangShift machine just can’t be everywher. But thanks to guys like John Fusco and Mike Galimi, we can still bring you results and highlights from the NMRA World Finals in...
Video: Rocky’s Evil Twin Dragster Makes Debut at Eagle Field Drags
Rocky Phillips is the guy behind the Eagle Field Drags in Central California, where old school rods and race cars run down the Eagle Field runway flag start style with tire smoke for the first 1/8th...
