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Mountain Drive and Shenanigans! Rocky Mountain Race Week 2026 | Race Day Four Means Mountains, Burnouts, And Pueblo Motorsports Park Racing Action

Here’s the Rocky Mountain Race Week 2026 Day Four video and boy is it a fun one. We’re talking on the road, on the track and more! Day Three AND Four are both at Pueblo Motorsports Park and I can...

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More Lost Buckeye Skips Drag and Drive Photos! Check Out The On Track Action and Checkpoint Photos Right Here!

Here’s our second gallery of lost photos, and we’ve got plenty more where that came from! (Photos by Neal Sabo) When BANGshifter Neal Sabo said he was going to head down to Buckeye Skips...

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The Fastest Cars In The Country versus The SKETCHIEST Drag Strip Means It Must Be War in the Woods at Brown County!

We’ve shared War in the Woods coverage for years, but over the past couple of years the racing at Brown County has gotten more and more famous and sketchier than ever. With some of the quickest...

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The History of Air Suspension Part 1 – From NASCAR to Mini Trucks, Plus Are They Air Springs or Air Bags – Influence and Impact

In the mini truckin’ world, air suspension is king. While static drops and hydraulics certainly suspend a huge portion of the custom trucks you see at shows, the preferred adjustable suspension...

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Mecum Tulsa 2026 Coverage! Tons of cool cars and Chad Ehrlich spent a little time with good friend Jim Wicks! Check Out The Cool Rides!

It’s time for more from Mecum, but this time instead of showing their video feed or highlights from the auction, we’re sharing video from our friend Chad Ehrlich at Nobody Else’s...

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Southeast Gassers Invade Brainerd Motorsports Park For The Harbin’s Mechanical Rumble In Ringgold! Race 3 of the 2026 Season.

Here’s a livestream replay from the Southeast Gassers Association’s third race of 2026 at Brainerd Motorsports Park. If you like traditional nose high gassers that still row the gears, still have...

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Prerunner Feature Video: Take A Look Inside Eric Lee’s Morgan Clarke Design F150 Luxury Prerunner Build

We’ve shared some of Morgan Clarke’s builds, and are following the new Willy’s War Wagon project right here at BANGshift as well. If you haven’t been watching that video...

BLOWERS VS NITROUS 3 SECOND PRO MOD BATTLE!!!! BIG DOG SHOOTOUT AUGUST 2025 RACING ACTION!

Our friends at Spoold were on had at Piedmont Dragway for the Big Dog Shootout and we’ve got great video from them below. If you want to see Pro Mod racing action, and the age old nitrous vs...

New Road Trip Event! The “Route 66 to the SEMA Show 2025” Road Trip Is Going To Be Awesome! Enjoy Fully Curated Stops, Sights, And More!

I’m all about the road trip. Whether it is on an event like Hot Rod Power Tour, FM3 Road Trip, or all the Drag and Drive events we do, I’ve been all around this country looking through a...

UA2025: LOOK WHO MADE THE CUT for UNREAL ADVENTURE 2025! The People And Rigs That Will Tackle The Coolest Off-Road Roadtrip Of 2025.

Last month we shared the Dirty Dozen that had been selected as the finalists for the 2025 running of the Unreal Adventure, and let you guys make your own personal picks as to who in that Dirty Dozen...

Did You Know That 4WD Shocked The F1 World In 1961 With Sterling Moss Behind The Wheel Of The Ferguson P99? The 4WD F1 ‘tractor’ That Stirling Moss Adored

Formula 1 is often considered the most technologically advanced racing in the world, and that’s not just something that has come about in the digital age. Nearly every rule currently in the FIA...

Awesome Driving Instructor: Jay Leno Teaches His Producer How To Drive A Ford Model T On Jay Leno’s Garage

Everyone has heard the horror stories from parents and children about their experiences learning to drive, and sometimes they are funny, sometimes sad, and sometimes traumatic. But I bet if you asked...

The Mangled Mercury Project: Part 15 Major Modifications To The Frontend Of The 1939 Merc. Shaved, Nosed, And A Custom Hood Latch!

The Mangled Mercury project from Iron Trap Garage is a really fun ride to watch coming together. Starting out as what seemed like a simple chop top Mercury build, it has gone into full custom...

Do You Really Need Wheel Cleaner? How Do Pro Wheel Cleaners Stack Up Against Dawn Or Vinegar?

First off, don’t use these products or techniques unless you have done the research on your particular wheel finishes. You would NOT want to use vinegar or acid based wheel cleaners on...

Starting Over? Why Is Finnegan Building An Entirely New Roll Cage In His Caddy Project? What Could Possibly Be Wrong With The Old Stuff?

I love Finnegan’s Caddy project, but it seems like this poor thing has been through more chassis and roll cage fabrication than any one car should. The Caddy is arguably one the most liked...

Influence and Impact Episode #40: Hot Rod Magazine Origins, Post WWII Land Speed Racing History

Hot Rodding as we know it started with men who wanted to make their cars faster than the next one. With speed contests starting on the dry lake beds in California, and ever increasing performances,...

TURBO 2JZ 1968 NOVA? GHOST WHITE TURBO SUPRA DYNO? RB25/26 HYBRID? RICHARD HOLDENER VISITS VICTORY MOTORSPORTS

I know y0u are all familiar with Richard Holdener’s YouTube channel and his proclivity for all things LS and LT, but many of you might not know he’s got a really strong import background...

LT Is Helping Our Friend Eddie Wilson With Some MUCH NEEDED Upgrades For His EXTREMELY RARE Drag And Drive Car

We first met Eddie Wilson on Rocky Mountain Race Week when he was driving his Pontiac with his kids. The Wilson family would become a staple in the Drag and Drive community after that first fateful...

Our Car Show Photo Coverage From The Goodguys Mid-Atlantic Nationals At Dover Continues Right Here! Bitchin Hot Rods, Muscle Cars, Trucks, And More!

Here’s our 4th 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...

Check Out This Full Video Tour Of Westen Champlin’s Car Collection: Over 100 Cars, Trucks, Bikes, And More!

Westen Champlin is a hell of a character, and I love working with this guy. He’s always good for a laugh, and his enthusiasm is second to none. If you want to be around someone that truly gets...