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NHRA Four-Wide Nationals Action Photos From Zmax In Charlotte: Even More Nitro Burning Top Fuel Dragster and Funny Car 4-Wide Drag Racing Photos Continue!

Here’s our third nitro gallery from the NHRA Four Wide Nationals in Charlotte. If you missed our previous photos, use the link below to check out all our Four Wide photos. (Photos by David...

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Are $5K Auction Cars Junk? Check Out These $5,000 Buys From Mecum Indy 2026 And Let Us Know What You Think.

We’ve talked about cheap cars that sell at Mecum, Barrett-Jackson, RM and other big name auctions a few times in the recent past and I can tell you that while they are few and far between at...

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Finally A Budget Drill Bit Set That Outperforms All The Rest! Which Low Buck Set Is Actually Worth Buying? 14 Brands Tested!

Drill bits suck. I mean they are great for the first few holes, but after that they just suck usually. Unless you spend big money that is. And drill bit sharpeners? They are great, but if the bit is...

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The Hydroplane Racing League Livestream From The 2026 HRL Cambridge Classic Power Boat Regatta!

If you dig offshore powerboat racing, and especially these insane beasts that basically fly across the top of the water, then you are in for a treat. This is the replay from the Hydroplane Racing...

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A Memorial Day Message From BangShift.com – Let Us Remember What Is Truly Important

Today is Memorial Day, an important day of remembrance for our country that honors the people who have spilled their blood in order to defend our way of life. Memorial Day is dedicated to remembering...

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FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: Watch The Main Event At Santa Pod LIVE HERE! Top Fuel, FIA Championship Drags, And More!

One of the biggest drag racing events in Europe is on this weekend and you can watch it right here, live! The event is the kickoff for the 2026 FIA Championship drag racing season and it is also...

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This Time Lapse Video Of The Removal, Tear Down, Machine Work, And Rebuilding Of A Buick Nailhead Is Awesome.

I’m a huge fan of GM engines, specifically those from Chevrolet, but I’m also a big fan of Cadillac and Pontiac powerplants. I’m not however a fan of GM’s Buick Nailhead...

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SEND IT: High Flying Sand Dunes Jumping Trucks Take Over Pismo Beach! Watch This!

Every time I see a video featuring high flying desert race style trucks or prerunners I want to build one. Then when I’m actually around them I want to build one even more. As a responsible...

Buy The Book: Ken Miles – The Shelby American Years by Dave Friedman

Lots of people had things to say about the whole Ford vs Ferrari movie and its historical accuracy in certain places and scenes.  While that was certainly true there was one shining thing that came...

The King Is Dead, Long Live The King: Toyota Brings More Horsepower, Luxury and, Capability In Next Gen Land Cruiser

(By Tom Lohnes) – Well folks, the latest version of the faithful Toyota Land Cruiser is here, and it is definitely a controversial one. Coming in two flavors: the on-road focused, luxurious...

Try, Try, Try Again: Lexus Is Attempting To Elevate Their Coupe Game And Sales With The Upcoming UC

(By Tom Lohnes) –  Lexus, after some pretty weak sales on their coupes over the past five years has decided to make another one. Meet the UC, a BMW 2-series fighting luxury take on the Subaru...

Donut Derelicts July 2021 Cruise-In Photo Coverage: Classics, Caddies, Cruisers, Bruisers, and More!

(Photos by Wes Allison) – Here’s the second and last group of images from our stroll around the gathering at Donut Derelicts last weekend. It’s fun to look back at our shots from...

NHRA Insider Podcast: A Thinking Man’s Game – Mark Ingersoll and Johnny Labbous Jr

This episode of the NHRA Insider Podcast features interviews with Mark Ingersoll who serves as crew chief for Erica Enders’ car in the NHRA Camping World pro stock category and ace sportsman...

Need A Small Alternator To Fit On Your Hot Rod Or Race Car? Check Out This Little Denso Style Unit From Powermaster

We sometimes get so fixated on all the high tech stuff nowadays that we forget about what we really need for a project. What I mean by this is the fact that all the EFI, electric fans, electronic...

Huge News: PRI Membership Program Now Open To Individuals – If You Love Racing In Any Form, THIS Is How To Protect It

There are moments in time when big things happen and it’s exciting to see them unfold right before you. This announcement from PRI is all of those things x1,000. Why? PRI has announced that...

LS Swapped Jet Boat Fun: Finnegan And Newbern Find More Speed For No Money!

Yep, free speed is great speed and thanks to some smarts and some adjustments Finnegan and Newbern have gained a couple miles per hour in the Renegade Rogers jet boat that they just LS Swapped....

The Right Fuel Tank Vent Size Is Everything! Here’s Why Doing It Wrong Will Suck

One thing you can’t fix with a hope and a prayer is a poorly designed fuel system. Getting the right size fuel pump, feed lines, return lines, and fuel tank are all key to making sure your car...

Watch Chad On The Tri5Mob Podcast Talking About Rusty, Chassis Swaps, And More Shenanigans

The gang from the Tri5Mob are some good dudes who have a fun web show they do each week, talking about Tri5 Chevrolets, the people who own them, and sometimes the tech behind them. I’ve known...

Stadium Super Trucks Invaded Mid-Ohio And The Racing Was Awesome!

Stadium Super Trucks are always fun to watch and nothing says America more than seeing them hauling ass around Mid-Ohio in July. Here is race number 1 of 2 during the weekend’s festivities, and...

Donut Derelicts Photo Coverage: It Was All About Patriotism and Petroleum On July 4th Weekend!

(Photos by Wes Allison) – Long before we popped open beers and kicked back to watch fireworks on the 4th of July, we headed to Donut Derelicts in Southern California to officially get the...