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More NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Action Photos From Zmax In Charlotte: Pro Stock, Pro Stock Bikes, And Factory Stock 4-Wide Drag Racing Photos!

(Photos by David Whealon) – It was a cool, fast, and adventurous weekend for the stars of the NHRA Mission Drag Racing Series at the NHRA Four-Wide Nationals at zMax Dragway in Charlotte, North...

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HIGH FLYING FORMULA OFFROAD RACING FROM ICELAND’s HELLA 2026! COURSE 2 RACING ACTION

If you are new around there then you might not know that we seriously dig Formula Off-Road racing here at BANGshift.com. This is high flying, loud, and intense racing that involves what look to be...

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Ford Big-Blocks Unleashed! FE Race & Reunion Muncie Dragway! 352, 390, 406, 427, 428, SOHC!

The Ford FE powerplant is arguably one of the most important engines in Ford’s racing heritage. Sure there have been plenty of other powerful combos over the years, but when Chevrolet and Ford...

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A Freiburger and Turk Adventure Video: THEY FIXED JUNK, HIT A DEER, and SAW THE USA In A Beat Up Old Ford.

Freiburger and Turk have had plenty of adventures over the years, and some of them have resulted in awesome records around the world at a variety of races, but some have also just been while cruising...

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Dirt Track Racer Charged With Assault After Ramming Other Car In The Pits: On Track Contact Leads To Race Rage Incident and Ban From Racing.

Every racer and fan knows that in the heat of competition emotions and adrenaline run high. We’ve all seen it, when a couple of drivers bump and bang and then it continues off track. But...

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Punish the Pad New Zealand Burnout Competition Video: Destroying Tires, Lighting Fires, and Entertaining The Masses!

Australians get all the credit for big burnout competitions, but their neighbors the Kiwis also know what they are doing when it comes to creating big tire smoke. With huge “Australian...

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W Is For Win: Watch This Classic Chevy 409 Receive A Modernization Program From Keith Dorton

When it comes to building awesome engines that are not cookie cutter, production line pieces, Keith Dorton and Automotive Specialists are the place to go. Why? Dorton and his son have accumulated...

Friday Night Thunder At The Somernites Cruise – Finally, A Reason To Go To The Mall!

It is approximately 130 miles between BangShift Mid-West and Somerset, Kentucky. I’ve taken two cars to Somerset for the Somernites Cruise in the past: the Angry Grandpa Chrysler, which had...

Who Makes The Best Hex Bit Socket Set? DeWalt, Kobalt, Craftsman, Husky, Neiko, Pittsburgh, Tekton, GearWrench

We love tool reviews, and especially ones that are at thorough as the ones you’ll find from Project Farm. This one is a hex bit socket test and I can tell you from personal experience that I...

TOP 10 LS Powered Vehicles From LS Fest West 2022 – Old Crown Vic, Hearse, Mini Cooper + MORE

The 1320Video Crew were on hand at LSFest West in Las Vegas a few weeks ago and their first time visiting was well worth it. They had tons of fun, saw tons of great stuff, and were on hand to make...

Half Ass Kustoms 1951 Ford Pickup Project: The Fuel System Goes In, Plus Some Bonus Model T Action

Here is Part 7 of the 1951 Ford Project. In this episode of the build, it’s time for the fuel system and a few other tidbits, along with some bonus footage of Brent working on replacing a...

Iron Trap Model A Shop Truck: How To Install a 1933/34 Ford Steering Box In A Model A Hot Rod!

The Iron Trap Model A shop truck project is turning out to be a pretty cool and fun one. With more and more of the truck going together, it is time to see what it’s going to take to make it...

NHRA Virginia Nationals Wheels Up And Tire Smoking Door Car Photos!

Here’s our fourth gallery from the Virginia Nationals! Nothing but door cars baby! If you missed any of our previous photos, use the link below to see them all. (Photos by David Whealon) It has...

Real Street Cars At Road America: OPTIMA’s Search For The Ultimate Street Car Visits The National Park Of Speed

(Words by Jim McIlvaine) OPTIMA’s 2022 Search for the Ultimate Street Car, presented by Advance Auto Parts, is now running in conjunction with Speed Tour, highlighted by the vintage cars of...

Engine Building Zen: This ASMR Video Of A Hot Rodded Subaru Engine Being Built Is The Gearhead Equivalent Of A Nature Film

This could be the most relaxing and cool engine build video we have seen in a long, long time. Why? There is no music, there is no talking, there is only the sounds of the work being done....

Gear Banging 1,700hp Dyno Pull Action Video – This Beastly RB30 Powered Holden Commodore Screams!

When we look at hot rodding on a global scale, it’s mind-boggling, right? Here in the USA we have had a primarily V8 fixation since Henry Ford dropped the Flathead in our laps nearly 100 years...

A Thank You From Us Here At BANGshift On This Memorial Day

It’s Memorial Day today, and I hope that this year it holds a little more meaning and that we all realize a little more appreciation is in order. Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor...

Cool video! This 1940s LAPD Motorcycle Patrolman Recruitment Film Is Greatness – Vintage Harley Fun

When we think about California motorcycle cops we cannot help but go back to Ponch and John from the famed television series CHiPs Patrol. Ever wonder how long California has been running guys around...

The American Powertrain Monday Shift: This Miniature 3D Printed Toyota W56 Transmission Is Fully Functional

3D printing is one of those “future technologies today” type things that we are a planet are just starting to see the beginnings of. With the machines now accessible to people who...

Big Block Chevrolet Power Combos! 400 To 1000 Horsepower, All Right Here!

There are a ton of ways to make horsepower nowadays, and it has never been easier than it is in 2022, but with so many options and so much information it can be intimidating when trying to decide on...