Video: Pro Stock Legend Jim Yates on the Service Central Pro Stocker of Shane Gray
Feb 22, 2011Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Video: Pro Stock Legend Jim Yates on the Service Central Pro Stocker of Shane Gray
Two-time NHRA Full Throttle Pro Stock Champion Jim Yates is regarded by many to be one of the top tuners in the Pro Stock category, and according to wife Toni, one of the top talkers as well. We have...
Video: We talk to Ron Capps about the 2011 NHRA Season, Singing, and more…
Feb 22, 2011Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Video: We talk to Ron Capps about the 2011 NHRA Season, Singing, and more…
We dig Ron Capps. Not only is he one hell of a normal guy, but he also still loves to drive race cars. That is a reoccurring theme with us here today on BangShift.com. Guys that really love what they...
BangShift Poll: Bigfoot or Grave Digger, Which is the Greatest Monster Truck Ever?
Feb 22, 2011Brian LohnesComments Off on BangShift Poll: Bigfoot or Grave Digger, Which is the Greatest Monster Truck Ever?
Since we had our brains on monster trucks briefly today already, we figured that a poll question settling an age old debate was in order. Arguably, the two most famous monster trucks in the world are...
Kirk Dabney Sets Monster Truck Speed Record at More than 90-MPH
Feb 22, 2011Brian Lohnes1
Monster truck builder and racing legend Kirk Dabney established a new world speed record for monster trucks on Sunday at the IHRA Mardi Gras Nitro Jam at State Capital Raceway last weekend when he...
Video: Greg Stanfield talks about his new Camaro Pro Stocker, his Top Fuel Career, and More.
Feb 21, 2011Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Video: Greg Stanfield talks about his new Camaro Pro Stocker, his Top Fuel Career, and More.
Greg Stanfield may have driven more classes of drag car than any other current Professional driver. Starting off with Stock Eliminator back in the ’80’s Stanfield mad his way up the ranks...
Video: We talk to Matt Hagan about his team, the championship, and 2011.
Feb 21, 2011Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Video: We talk to Matt Hagan about his team, the championship, and 2011.
Matt Hagan, who came in 2nd to John Force in the 2010 NHRA Full Throttle Funny Car Championship, is a good old country boy. A country boy who has the drive to kick ass and take names. Hagan has been...
Nitro Carnage: Jay Turner Wrecks a Nitro Harley at 160mph and Races the Next Day
Feb 21, 2011Brian LohnesComments Off on Nitro Carnage: Jay Turner Wrecks a Nitro Harley at 160mph and Races the Next Day
Admittedly, I was wrong. I thought that one needed to be crazy to ride a Nitro Harley, apparently you just need to be invincible. During the IHRA Mardi Gras Nitro Jam last weekend legendary nitro...
Video: John Force talks about racing, testing, and grand kids.
Feb 21, 2011Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Video: John Force talks about racing, testing, and grand kids.
This marks the beginning of a week full of NHRA Full Throttle Drag Racing interviews and action here at BangShift.com. And who more appropriate to start off the week than John Force himself....
Breaking News: Barry Grant out of business.
Feb 18, 2011Chad ReynoldsComments Off on Breaking News: Barry Grant out of business.
As of 12pm Eastern Time, Friday February 18th, Barry Grant Fuel Systems has ceased operations. The economic downturn was cited as the reason for the closure. As we get more information, we’ll...
UPDATED Video: NHRA Motorsports Museum Low Flyers Car Club Panel Discussion
Feb 18, 2011Chad ReynoldsComments Off on UPDATED Video: NHRA Motorsports Museum Low Flyers Car Club Panel Discussion
We are proud to be partnering with the NHRA Wally Parks Motorsports Museum to bring you all the history of drag racing and hot rods you can handle in 2011, presented by The Auto Club of Southern...
Louisiana Will be BangShift Central This Weekend, IHRA Nitro Jam at State Capital Dragway
Feb 18, 2011Brian LohnesComments Off on Louisiana Will be BangShift Central This Weekend, IHRA Nitro Jam at State Capital Dragway
We’re putting the BangShift bat-signal up this weekend for any BS readers in the greater Baton Rouge area! Brian Lohnes will be announcing the IHRA’s Nitro Jam event at the legendary...
Amazing Survival Video: Jay Upton Crashes a Top Fuel Bike at 193mph and Lives
Feb 18, 2011Brian LohnesComments Off on Amazing Survival Video: Jay Upton Crashes a Top Fuel Bike at 193mph and Lives
Jay Upton is a Top Fuel motorcycle rider down in Australia. He rides a wild 1500cc Honda machine that wears a totally streamlined body. It is one fearsome looking rig, especially when under power and...
Bitchin’ Nostalgia Pro Stocker Project Announced, Totally Rules
Feb 18, 2011Brian LohnesComments Off on Bitchin’ Nostalgia Pro Stocker Project Announced, Totally Rules
Just yesterday we ran a video item showing the kick ass, one night only revival of old school Pro Stock racing from Thompson Dragway last year. We openly questioned why no one had stepped up and...
BangShift Poll: Is the Forthcoming V6 EcoBoost Powered Mustang Cool?
Feb 17, 2011Brian LohnesComments Off on BangShift Poll: Is the Forthcoming V6 EcoBoost Powered Mustang Cool?
Yesterday, Bill Ford leaked the fact that Ford will be coming out with a version of the Mustang powered by the EcoBoost V6. We’re not sure if that car will be badged as an SVT model, or how it...












