Hold The Slush: You Can Now Get Focus and Fiesta ST Models In Europe With A 10-Speed Automatic
(By Tom Lohnes) – Since the Ford Focus and Fiesta ST’s departure from America, a lot has changed. Both of the models have downsized from 4 cylinders to 3, and basically everything has...
Finishing Up The Toyota MR2 Revival Project: Small Bits, Wiring, And First Fire!
With a ton of engine work behind them, some painting and prettying-up completed, and other projects to work on waiting for their chance in the shop, it’s time for the Toyota MR2 project car...
Rough Start “Tour Of Temptation”: 1997 Pontiac Trans Am
Next stop, Kearney, Nebraska. It’s home to Scott Liggett and…um…well, looks like we’re going to find out what else when we roll into town! Truth be told, neither me nor Haley...
Where The Rubber Meets The Road, Part 1: Mike And Steven Sleeper
(Words: Wendy Martin; Photos: Martin Photography) Although there is 5 years difference between the two, these brothers share a passion… Drag racing. It has been in their lives since they were born....
Putting the Band Back Together: Crew Chief Doug Kuch Returning to Foley Lewis Racing
Here’s some good news for fans of NHRA top fuel drag racing. Doug Kuch has signed on to be the tuner of the Foley Lewis top fuel dragster campaigned by Doug Foley and his business partner Tim...
On The Move: PDRA Maryland Race Moves to Virginia With New Date – Series Shucking and Jiving With Challenges
BangShift has long been a place to find PDRA series photos and race results. With guys like David Whealon and Benoit Pigeon shooting these events, the images are great and the competition is greater....
Holley Releases New Gen III Hemi Swap Systems for Mopar 1966-1972 B-Body!
Great news for Mopar fans continues to pour out of Holley as the company continues to roll out more and more awesome products for those lovers of classic Chrysler products. Holley Releases New Gen...
NHRA Insider Podcast: A Conversation With Dr. Jamie Meyer the New President of PRI (Performance Racing Industry) – Listen Up!
In this episode of the NHRA Insider podcast, Dr. Jamie Meyer is the guest. After a successful career at General Motors and serving on the SEMA Board, Meyer is the new president of PRI, the...
Tony Schumacher Returns To NHRA Top Fuel Drag Racing – Running Back to Back Indy Races With Global Electronic Technology Backing
The last time we saw Tony Schumacher at Indy, he was standing to my left with a suit and tie on. He’s finally going right back to where he belongs on July 11-12 and July 18-19 behind the wheel...
Here It Comes Again: Toyota and Porsche Are Teaming Up To Revive The MR2!
(By Tom Lohnes) – Toyota has done it again. They’re working on a new sports car with Porsche, and guess what it’s called. The MR2. Porsche makes their mid-engine sports cars, the 718...
Found Drag Action Photos: A Warm Summer Night At Thornhill Drag Strip Last Summer
(Words and photos by Doug Gregory) – I will start this off stating that this was not a good night for me. It was nice seeing folks I hadn’t in several months, but I felt like complete...
Let The Neighbors Hear It: This 427-Powered 1971 Camaro Screams It’s War Cry!
Some days, you just have to let go of your inhibitions and have some fun. You’ve been good for weeks on end. You’ve shuttled the kids around. You’ve sat through every meeting...
Rough Start “Tour Of Temptation”: 1969 Ford Falcon Futura
Okay, as of today it’s Rocky Mountain Race Week for your guide to low-buck classified hunting, and I’ve decided to try something a bit different today. From today until I’m back...
Want To Win A Field-Fresh 1957 Chevy Sedan That Does Burnouts? This One Is Being Given Away!
It is damn hard to look at a 1957 Chevrolet and say, “No, I don’t want that.” If you are a GM guy or a classic car nut, you know the appeal. And even if you’re die-hard...
