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Our 2026 NHRA GatorNationals Action Photos Start Right Here: David Whealon Was On Hand And Brought Us All The Good Stuff!

(Photos by David Whealon) – NHRA Drag Racing at the Gatornationals was off the hook yet again in 2026! The week started with new drivers, crew chiefs, and teams, plus record breaking performances...

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More I-24 Lebanon Dragfest 2026 Coverage: This Show Is Like No Other Indoor Car Show And We’ve Got All The Drag Racing Showcase Photos!

We’ve shared three of Joe’s great photo galleries so far, but we’ve got plenty more left! If you missed the previous galleries, use the link below to check them all out too. And as...

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More Small Town Car Show Photos: Hot Rods, Customs, Trucks, Race Cars, And More From The Weekend of Wheels In Grand Island Nebraska

We’ve got another gallery to share from the Weekend of Wheels show in Grand Island Nebraska, thanks to Scott Liggett. Scott’s got more photos coming, so stay tuned, and if you missed any...

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World’s Quickest Car: Corvette ZR1X vs Sapphire vs “Fast” Cars — Cammisa Ultimate Drag Race Replay

So you think the new ZR1 is fast, but know the ZR1X is an absolute beast? We’ve all been hearing all about what they are both capable of doing, and it is nothing short of amazing. For decades...

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Video Car Feature: Check Out Bill’s Ironworks Speed And Kustom Built, LT4 Powered, Pro Touring 1966 Chevelle.

We’ve featured several Ironworks Speed and Kustom built cars here at BANGshift over the last couple of years, and with good reason. Roger and the crew at Ironworks Speed and Kustom have been...

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FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: Division 2 NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series From Gainesville Raceway – Thursday

We’ve got live drag racing coming to you from NHRA’s Division 2! It’s Lucas Oil Drag Racing at it’s finest and every pair that goes down the race track is right here live. If you like...

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Mechanical Shrinker and Stretcher- The Ins and Outs Of Shrinker Stretchers With Mike From Cornfield Customs

I watch several metal shapers on YouTube. Not only because I find their projects fun, but also because I love seeing what tools and techniques they use to create all kinds of cool parts and pieces...

More Holley LS Fest 2025 Photos: It’s The Biggest Gathering Of LS Powered Machines And Enthusiasts On The Planet And Our Next Gallery Is Right Here!

I’ve been the voice of Holley’s LSFest since its inception 16 years ago, and holy crap the 2025 edition of this thing was HUGE, in fact the biggest ever, and the cars, trucks, and oddities on...

VW Show Photo Coverage: Geneva On The Lake’s Bug Infestation Car Show Was Summer Greatness And Here Are The Photos!

(Photos by Neal Sabo) We’re big fans of VW bugs around here, and VW cars in general honestly. Air cooled stuff for sure, and some of the early water cooled stuff is cool too. So when Neal said...

A 20″ Stretched C8 Corvette For Shaquille O’Neal? Check Out This Bad Boy As The BIGGEST CORVETTE EVER Gets Delivered!

Everyone knows Shaquille O’Neal, but some folks may not realize how much of a car nut he is. While lots of sports stars spend big money on cars and trucks, most of them aren’t real...

Hot Rod Hoarder Event Video: Check Out The INCREDIBLE Gassers, Survivors & Drag Cars from the Tri-Five Nationals In Bowling Green!

We’re excited for this great video from the Tri-Five Nationals at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green Kentucky. It is one of the shows I have not gotten to yet at Beech Bend, even though I...

ETHANOL: Higher OCTANE, Higher RISK? Does E85 Makes Sense In Your Daily Driver VS Your Race Car?

E85 is good stuff, there is no doubt. I’ve run it in boosted applications for drag and drive cars, and know lots of other folks who do the same. With that said, my cars and trucks that utilize...

Holley LS Fest 2025 Photos: It’s The Biggest Gathering Of LS Powered Machines And Enthusiasts On The Planet And The First Gallery Is Right Here!

I’ve been the voice of Holley’s LSFest since its inception 16 years ago, and holy crap the 2025 edition of this thing was HUGE, in fact the biggest ever, and the cars, trucks, and oddities on...

We’ve Got More Mid Atlantic Nationals Goodguys Car Show Photos Right Here! Check Them All Out Below.

Here’s our 8th gallery of photos from the Goodguys Mid-Atlantic Nationals at Dover thanks to our friend Joe Grippo. This is one hell of a car show because the variety of rides is really...

Nitrous Oxide Safety System Developed By Nitrous Supply

As often happens in motorsports, accidents can lead to the development of new products to enhance safety. There have been incidents where a car equipped with a nitrous oxide system crashed or blew up...

It Was Nearly Impossible, But The Torque Test Channel Did The Ultimate Hex Bit Test: Wera, GripEdge, VIM, Milwaukee & More!

Hex bits suck. I mean some are better than others, but ultimately they just suck. They break when you use them on an impact, often come out of their socket end, and some fit so poorly that they ruin...

28×10.5 GANGSTER SLICK TIRE SHOOTOUT AT SHADYSIDE!!!! END OF SUMMER SHOWDOWN 2025

The End of Summer Showdown race was arguably one the of the coolest No Prep races in the country this year, and had an insane turnout of some of the quickest and fastest small tire cars you’ll...

Tony Angelo Tears His NASCAR Powered ’55 Chevy Down to NOTHING! It Is Time to GET SERIOUS.

I was at Tony’s place a few weeks ago, and walked in just in time to distract the guys from tearing the ’55 apart, and instead helped them realize that pizza and a beverage were a really...

THE DODGE HEMI DYNASTY STARTS RIGHT HERE! Steve Magnante Walks Us Through The Beginnings Of One Of The World’s Most Famous Engines!

If you are into cars, and I mean any cars, then you know what a Hemi is. No matter where you live and what kind of cars are your favorites, you have seen and heard of a Hemi. The latest and greatest...

Goodguys Mid-Atlantic Nationals Event Coverage! You Name It, They Had It At This Show And We’ve Got Hundreds Of Photos!

Here’s our 7th gallery of photos from the Goodguys Mid-Atlantic Nationals at Dover thanks to our friend Joe Grippo. This is one hell of a car show because the variety of rides is really...