Historical Footage: The RMS Olympic In Color Film, From Construction To Scrappage
In 1907, J. Bruce Ismay, the chairman of the White Star Line, and J.P. Morgan, who controlled White Star’s parent corporation, International Mercantile Marine Co., had a discussion. They had a...
Classic YouTube: Some Diesel Tire-Roasting From Speedworld In Arizona
To date, the wildest event that I’ve attended since I was brought on to write for BangShift was a diesel race that devolved into a burnout contest so wild that the owner of the track rolled up...
We HAVE OIL PRESSURE! The Record Setting Gen V LT Motion Raceworks Nova Is Back In Action!
Well…… it turns out the problem with Doug Cook’s Motion Raceworks Nova may not have been what was originally thought. You’ll remember that this 7 second machine made huge...
Lil Bigfoot Triple 10s Turns Into Twin 15’s Due To Weather. Free Live Streaming Drag Racing Right Here!
As if COVID 19 hasn’t been enough of a kick in the balls for promoters this year, this weekend’s weather tried to be a pain for the Loose Rocker crew as Friday’s action for the...
Check Out This Killer Photo Coverage From The Sandhills Open Road Challenge! Fast Street Cars On Public Roads!
The Sandhills Open Road Challenge is one unique event that EVERYONE who attends swears is one of the coolest and most fun things they have ever done. The stories of the locals are arguably more...
Yes, It’ll Go: The 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Taking On Moab
When the Ford Bronco was unveiled, fans rejoiced. From everything we’ve seen, Ford hit the nail directly on the head with a mallet…dead-on. The Bronco Sport, however, has left some...
Mining For Gold, Part 2: How Bad Is Deboss Garage’s Engine Donor Mustang?
Have you ever looked at a car that has been “modded” to the hit and wonder just how well it was put together? Think back to the days of third-gen Camaros that had GTS light covers that...
On This Day: Cadillac Is Founded In 1902 From The Ashes Of The Henry Ford Company
Here’s a fun thought: Cadillac’s origins come directly from Ford. When Henry Ford butted heads with his investors in early 1902 due to his time spent running the Ford 999 race car, he...
How High Can You Rev A Hydraulic Roller Equipped Engine Without Valve Float Issues? 7,000? 7,500? 8,000 RPM?
It has often been said that the only way to get an engine to rev is by using a solid lifter camshaft. Whether flat tappet or roller, the solid lifter cam is ALWAYS thought of as the race cam that is...
Money No Object: HELLWAGON! This 1989 Jeep Grand Wagoneer Is Packing Ma Mopar’s Torque Monster!
On September 3, 2020, Jeep’s “Grand Wagoneer” nameplate will return as a full-sized luxury sports-utility vehicle, a body-on-frame unit that sits on Ram 1500 bones. We keep seeing...
Killer Vintage Drag Video! Glidden, Prudhomme, Chi-Town and More At Motion Raceway!
From roughly 1970 through 1983 Motion Raceway in Assumption, Illinois was a place where drag racers flocked to burn tires and get their need for speed fulfilled. The track hosted lots of sportsman...
Watch Sammy Miller Try To Run Over 300mph In The Eighth At Under Two Seconds….On A Road Course In The Netherlands
Sammy Miller’s exploits have been often written, raved, and ranted about here on BangShift. The guy was known and loved all over the world as the king of the rocket powered drag races deep into...
Go For A Lap of Road America in a Jerico Equipped 1970 Mustang Road Racer
This sweet, sweet hunk of video goodness takes us to the historic road racing course known as Road America. We traverse the course courtesy of a bad Larry 1970 Mustang. The car sounds beautiful and...
From Revival To Restoration: Starting Work On A Flood Victim 1978 Ford!
It’s sat underwater, without a doubt. The contents of the oil pan and oil filter said as much. If that wasn’t enough proof, this 1978 Ford F-150 barfed out some rank, rusty water from the...
