Killer Cruise Gallery: The Morris Illinois Cruise – July 2011
Jul 12, 2011Brian Lohnes3
There’s not much cooler than a nice summer night, hundreds of hot cars, and a neat old American city center. All those elements are present and accounted for at the Morris, Illinois Cruise and...
Creepy Video: A Demo Derby Goes Wrong and A Mondo Speaker is Launched Into the Crowd
Jul 12, 2011Brian Lohnes5
The demolition derby is an American institution. We have a carnal fascination with car wrecks, so the idea of packaging them up in a pen and having a couple hundred of them at once appeals to people...
Caption this Photo: One Big Ass Truck Bounce
Jul 11, 2011Brian Lohnes9
The “Big Power Meet” is a massive car show held in Sweden every year. Event organizers claim that it is the biggest American car show in the world and with nearly 20,000 cars showing up,...
Drag Gallery: Grudge Night at Houston Motorsports Park
Jul 11, 2011Brian Lohnes2
Charles Wickam is no stranger to the wall at Houston Motorsports Park. He’s been at the well known eighth mile track for some truly wild action over the last couple seasons. He recently dropped...
Killer Gallery: Track Action Photos from the SOVREN Historics at Pacific Raceway in Kent, Washington – Large Bore Formula Cars and Sportsracers
Jul 11, 2011Brian Lohnes3
The 2011 SOVREN Historic road races, held at Pacific Raceway in Kent Washington were a smashing success. Drawing incredible old cars from across the country, it was a collection of the best vintage...
Show Gallery: The 2011 PPG Goodguys Nationals – Columbus, Ohio
Jul 11, 2011Brian Lohnes1
Chad’s announcing gig with the Goodguys Rod and Custom Association brought him to Columbus, Ohio last weekend where he plied the trade on the autocross course. He also took some time to prowl...
Show Gallery: The Bixby Knolls Dragster Expo and Car Show
Jul 11, 2011Brian LohnesComments Off on Show Gallery: The Bixby Knolls Dragster Expo and Car Show
We’re going to kick things off this week with front engine dragsters, hot rods, muscle cars, and a whole bunch of California sunshine. The 6th annual Bixby Knolls Dragster Expo and Car Show...
Macabre Vintage ’50s Wreckage and Cool Photos of Antique Trucks
Jul 08, 2011Brian Lohnes3
A warning to begin. This collection from our grandfather’s scrap books contains several photos from fatal wrecks back in the early 1950s. The photos are not exceedingly graphic, but they are of...
Video: Blows Cold, Goes Fast, Makes an LS Swap a Breeze… Vintage Air
Jul 08, 2011Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Video: Blows Cold, Goes Fast, Makes an LS Swap a Breeze… Vintage Air
Vintage Air has long been known for cold air and big speed thanks to SCTA Speed Records at Bonneville at well over 200mph with the air blowing cold. Vintage Air is also installed on the highest...
Cool Find: A Rare Mod Bod 1972 Chevy Truck
Jul 08, 2011Brian Lohnes8
We like learning new stuff and before today we had no idea there was such a thing as a “mod bod” package offered on early 1970s Chevy trucks. Basically, the “mod bods” were...
Barnstormin’: The NHRA’S Pay to Play Pro Mod Series is Once Again on the Block
Jul 07, 2011Brian Lohnes12
In what has to be professional drag racing’s most repetitive drama, the future of Pro Mods racing as their own “Pro” class at NHRA national events is once again in question. Current...
RoadTrip! Follow BangShiftChad’s adventure to Goodguys Columbus!
Jul 07, 2011Chad Reynolds6
Here at BangShift.com we never miss a chance for a good roadtrip, and hate cruising blindly down the interstate missing all that middle America has to offer. So in the spirit of fun and adventure we...
National Collector Car Appreciation Day July 8th. SEMA Show List Here.
Jul 07, 2011Chad Reynolds3
The SEMA Action Network continues to do great stuff for the industry, the enthusiast, and the hobby, and we can’t stress enough how important their role is to all of us enjoying our hot...
Pre-Register for the Holley LS Fest and Earn a Shot At a $1,000 Gift Certificate From Holley!
Jul 07, 2011Brian LohnesComments Off on Pre-Register for the Holley LS Fest and Earn a Shot At a $1,000 Gift Certificate From Holley!
The dudes at Holley tipped us off to a killer incentive that they’ve come up with for people heading to the 2011 Holley LS Fest in Bowling Green, Kentucky this September. Just by simply...












