New ABC Car TV Show: Crash Course
It looks like ABC took a clue from Chad and Freiburger’s old CarJunkieTV and realized that crashing junk and setting it on fire makes for good entertainment. News blogs are reporting that the...
2010 Camaro “WT” Model?
It looks like the boys over at TheMustangNews.com decided to have a little fun at the expense of the Camaro guys, developing a mock Camaro WT model that, “would appeal directly to their largest...
Spy Shots: Ford Cobra Jet 5.4L Dragster by Aeromotive
Earlier today we told you about the new Aeromotive Top Fuel dragster and mentioned the company’s new Cobra Jet Super Comp car. We thought you probably needed to know more. Aeromotive Fuel...
Event Coverage: 2009 Michigan Vintage VW Festival
Note: This is an event coverage story and photos that we got from BangShift.com forum member Fast Ed. If you attend a car show or race and have photos and info that you’d like to contribute for...
The El Mirage Racing One-Week Wonder
In between race cars is a place where some guys are not happy to be. After shutting down his XF/PP (flathead-powered production pickup) Bonneville truck from the last couple years and handing...
Powerhouse Products Unveils New Website, Our Credit Card Trembles
This could probably qualify as a Monday Time Killer here on BangShift.com, but we’ll just drop you the straight noise from Powerhouse themselves. Powerhouse has always been a good place to...
Museum of Speed to Open Tomorrow in Mentor, Ohio
Boy, this sounds like our kind of place. With more than 100 cars spread over 60,000 square feet, the Museum of Speed in Mentor, Ohio, is a place we recommend you get to on May 30th. It’s the...
Aeromotive Goes Top Fuel Racing!
Steve Matusek, president of Aeromotive, would die to drive a Top Fuel car, but in the meantime he and the rest of the Aeromotive team have joined forces with Hartley Racing for the NHRA...
Video of the Week: 10-Second Chrysler K-Car!
This was one I had been holding in my back pocket and will all the talk of Supras and imports on our forum this week, I decided it was time to let it fly. The video was shot at New England Dragway, a...
Cleveland Grand Prix to Return for 2010?
The Cleveland Grand Prix, last held in 2007, may be back in Cleveland next year if negotiation between the IRL and city officials are successful. The unique plans for the race call for a weekend...
How Detroit’s Problems Translate into Racing Woes
David Hagan is the father of NHRA Nitro Funny Car racer Matt Hagan (shown). The elder Hagan owns one of the largest automotive dealerships in the state of Virginia and recently has been dealing with...
Chrysler Dealer Shutdowns Explained
Talk about an awesome piece that explains a thoroughly confusing situation! Jim Brennan, a blogger over at the Cardomain.com, posted this story recently, breaking down exactly why 789 Chrysler...
New Jeep Brake Lines from Classic Tube
If you have a Jeep CJ5 or CJ7 and you are using it for the type of stuff God intended Jeeps to be used for, your stock brake lines are probably in need of replacement. After being subjected to mud,...
Former Mopar Racer Larry Morgan to Run a Ford in Pro Stock for 2010
In a surprise announcement, 10-year Mopar Pro Stock competitor Larry Morgan said that he is making the switch to Ford for 2010. Ford, once a strong competitor in the class with Bob Glidden carrying...
