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After a long run-up to production, and issues revolving around parts, folks are finally getting KTM's new 990 RC R sportbike into their hands. The company, however, just announced it'll have a track edition, too. View the full article

We’ve got more fresh photos from the Lone Star Throwdown, a Texas sized show that never disappoints! If you missed our previous galleries, don’t worry because we’ve got a link below for you to check out. (Words and Photos by Chad Reynolds) I hit the Lone Star Throwdown in Conroe Texas this weekend and as usual was blown away by the turnout of great trucks. When I arrived at the just after it opened, I have to admit I was a bit worried. The place was not full. Not by a long shot. Now we normally get down here to the show an hour or so later, so I was trying to convince myself it was going to be okay, but I wasn’t doing a very good job of it. That was until about 10, when a definite increase in the hum around the places started happening and cruise traffic started really increasing. By the time I left the show a few hours later it was hopping as usual. And while the morning started off chilly and overcast, the grounds were in great shape with little or no wet spots from the showers that were expected Friday. And by 10 am I had to take my hoodie off because it was just too warm. It was great weather for a truck show friends. The food trucks were slinging snacks, although I didn’t see the hot chocolate ans s’mores folks from last year that made a killing. It really was a great day at the show. Lone Star Throwdown, or LST as it’s often referred to, is one of the premier custom truck shows in the country, and it happens rain or shine. This show is always one of my favorites. It draws folks from all over the country, along with Canada and Mexico. In 2027 you’ll find us on site with the OBS Suburban project you guys don’t know about yet. And maybe a merch stand, who knows. Here is our fourth gallery of photos, with tons more coming over the next several days. Check back tomorrow for more! CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED ANY OF OUR PREVIOUS LONE STAR THROWDOWN PICS The post Lone Star Throwdown 2026 Truck Show Pics: Big Crowds, Great Weather, And Awesome Trucks at LST 2026 in Conroe, Texas appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

I've put my life into Garmin's inReach devices numerous times, as have many others. In the company's annual report, it remains one of the best backcountry rescue tools.View the full article

This just might be one of the coolest giveaways in recent memory, and that is saying something since there are so many nowadays. But this giveaway isn’t just for one vehicle, or even two, but rather THREE which are all going to the same winner. Yep, one guy or gal is going to win this soon to be ProCharged dually, a really clean matching open car trailer, and a matching Corvette. To help with the taxes, you also win $15,000 in cash! So if you buy merch, get a ticket, and then are chosen in the drawing as the winner, you’ll be able to fly into Tennessee and jump in your whole rig to drive home. Depending on where you call home, you might stop at the Corvette Museum along the way. Or maybe some fun car show? Or you might just pull up in front of all your friends houses and take a picture of what you’ve won to share on Socials. What do you think? Would you drive it? I sure as hell would! Video Description: This one is absolutely unprecedented. One lucky winner is taking home: My personal custom-built ProCharged Squarebody Dually truck A classic Corvette A custom-built matching car trailer PLUS $15,000 cash Yes — all of it. One winner. For every $5 spent at https://www.ViceGripGarage.com, you’ll receive 1 entry for a chance to win. No purchase necessary. See website for full rules and details. Giveaway ends March 20th at 12:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Don’t wait. This is one of the wildest packages we’ve ever put together. FIND OFFICIAL CLOTHING, PATINA PRESERVERS, AND MERCHANDISE HERE: https://www.vicegripgarage.com The post Derek At Vice Grip Garage Is PROCHARGING His LS Dually Squarebody To GIVE AWAY! Plus, A Trailer, A Corvette, And CASH MONEY! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Housing is basically unaffordable for the vast majority of Americans, as wages are stagnant and inflation high. Selling off our public lands to supposedly build affordable housing, however, is the only answer Utah's Legislature can ever come up with.View the full article

Living room find? Is this a thing now? I mean we’ve just gotten used to barn finds, junkyard finds, and garage finds, I’m not sure we really need to add another one into the mix. Sure, it’s cool as hell that some of these old finds were actually inside the house, and not the garage, but we’re not talking about some cool man cave thing going on here. We’re talking about cars that have been left to sit, out of the elements, but that have long been left and are in need of some new love. So what kind of condition is an old Mopar in after sitting in the living room for years? Watch the video to find out. Video Description: We got a call about a “couple old Dodge Darts”. I never expected one them to be Mr. Hemi! Nor would I have guessed it would be in the living room of an old house! What an experience! can’t wait to get it back on the track this summer! Be sure to like & subscribe to see the 9 other cars we drug out that area! #sargentgarage #automobile #barnfind #mopar #hemi #classiccar #cars #dragracing #lifeisbutadream #dart #dodge #chasingcars #race #track #440 #stroker #americanmuscle #horsepower #torque #dragrace #mechanic #restoration #shop #426 #autobody The post Mr. Hemi Found in a Living Room!?!? This Cool Old Mopar Drag Racing Machine Has Been Hiding In A Weird Spot appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The crew over at Centurial march to the beat of a different drummer and it’s awesome. If you aren’t familiar, these guys took 3D printed fabrication tools to a whole new level. They have all kinds of great DIY tools and kits for building your own roll cages, roll bars, tube projects, and more. Their tools work great, their videos are clear and concise and informative, and they have fun doing it. Plus they are nuts about cars and build some interesting and fun stuff. You’ll see some of that in the video below, plus their latest DIY adventure that may or may not have resulted in some banning. We’ll see. Yes, this is how you build your own engine dyno for your home or shop. It is unconventional, but I can’t wait to learn more. DIY Engine Dyno Kit Video Description: Learn more here. https://www.centurialinc.com/dyno-tec… This kit is simple and easy to use. Comes with all the electronics and mechanical parts needed to build your very own DIY Engine DYNO. This product is still in testing and is expected to cost under $2,000. How it works. 1) We provide the electronics so you don’t have to figure that out. Sensors, computer and instructions will be provided. 2) Adapter plates and rubber drive shaft coupler are provided for the engine you work with. Just bolt it on. 3) Axle for the load is something you need to find locally. Junk yards and used listing work well. Any 2500-3500 truck axle will do up to 500-800 hp. Anything above that and semi axles would be a good choice but upgrades to the 3500 axle will help you get more out of your DIY Engine DYNO. Such as better brakes and pads and locking the diff. The rest is up to you. The frame, cooling system and other necessities to run the engine will need to be figured out by you for your needs. On our DIY engine DYNO. We pulled all the parts off our race car to get the job done. Then when we finished testing and tuning we put all the parts back in the car including the engine that is now tuned. Building your own engine DYNO can be difficult and confusing. This kit eliminates all the guess work, trial and error, so you can get testing right away. Engine DYNOs are very expensive and we wanted to change that. This simple design uses brakes on the rear axle to load the engine. Simple Cheap and effective. If you like building race cars and racing engines and don’t want to spend money on DYNO time. Then this kit is for you! The post The Boys At Centurial Are At It Again, But This Time Their DIY Engine DYNO Got Them Banned! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Kawasaki updates the 2026 KX85 and KX112 with bigger forks, stronger brakes, and serious rider adjustability, and built to build future motocross champions.View the full article

An OEM supercharge belt tensioner won't cut it when you're making big power. Here's why you need an aftermarket belt tensioner for your HEMI.View the full article

Earlier this month, we showcased a custom-built board tracker with an S&S Cycle motor, built as part of the Japanese leg of the performance brand's Vintage Tour. Today, we're looking at one of the bikes that shared the stage with it at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show—a stunning Panhead from Hir... View the full article

Anyone who’s experienced an Overland Expo knows the Overland Expo Foundation Raffle is one of the most anticipated moments of the weekend, and Overland Expo SoCal in Costa Mesa is bringing the energy. Join us Saturday night, March 14th, at the Oasis Bar and Food Court sponsored by Nokian Tyres, where the overland community will gather to support the charitable efforts of the Overland Expo Foundation and take a shot at some incredible gear. This year’s prize table is stacked with thousands of dollars worth of gear up for grabs. Some of the brands and prizes include: CompanyDescriptionARB 4×4 AccessoriesARB 12V Single Motor Portable Air CompressorGOSO CookwarePremium quality carbon steel frying pan set including removable handle, 8″ and 10″ USA made frying pans, leather protector, and seasoning paste.Nokian TyresA set of five Nokian Tyres (Passenger or LT)Beat-Sonic USA, Inc.Encore Alpha Power Amplifier – https://www.beatsonicusa.com/products/ena-3t3?variant=45579135287447Overland Products1-year SubscriptionVSSL GearVSSL Coffee Kit: Pour Over Kit, Nomadic Tailgate MatRumpl(1) OG Puffy Blanket and (1) Overland MatOverland Journal1 year SubscriptionOverland Glovebox Guide1-year SubscriptionAEVGift CertificateSandy VansThe Sandy Vans Hidden Hitch Holder is designed to install directly into your factory hitch’s existing side frame mount holes with 2 provided bolts, giving you a secure and convenient way to store your trailer hitch when it’s not in use.Classic Overland$1,500 Classic Overland Build Credit Certificate Redeemable exclusively with the purchase of a Classic Overland Warthog or Signature Series Land Rover Defender. Valid for 12 months from the SoCal Overland Expo event. The credit may be applied toward the vehicle purchase price or toward upgrades and accessories added at the time of build, including items such as rooftop tents, performance enhancements, interior packages, and other custom modifications on a new or consigned build. READ MORE: The Overland Expo Foundation: Huge Accomplishments in 2025 How to get raffle tickets Tickets are available for purchase at check-in and at the Overland Expo Foundation / Ultimate Builds booth. You must be present to win. Overland Expo Foundation Interested in learning more about the work of the Overland Expo Foundation or thinking about applying for a scholarship or travel grant? Visit www.overlandexpofoundation.org for details. And if you haven’t secured your tickets for Overland Expo SoCal yet, there’s still time to join the adventure. Buy Tickets View the full article

With victories under his belt at both Bandimere Speedway and Bradenton Motorsports Park, Jeff Pierce is one of the most accomplished tuners in the history of the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod and the broader Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service. He led the late Scotty Oksas to the $100,000 win at the final WSOPM at Bandimere in 2019, tuned Kye Kelley to an unlikely Snowbirds Pro Mod win worth $50K in 2024, and most recently guided Stevie “Fast” Jackson to the $75,000 U.S. Street Nationals victory. Now, he’s ready to tackle the $150,000-to-win WSOPM presented by Red Line Oil this weekend. The sport of Pro Modified drag racing has evolved immensely since Pierce’s early days following in the footsteps of his dad, Dave Pierce, who campaigned a nitrous Pro Mod for years. Even since Pierce won the 2019 WSOPM in Denver with Oksas and his twin-turbo Mustang, Pro Mod has taken leaps and bounds. Looking at WSOPM alone, the event moved from a quarter-mile, NHRA-legal format at Denver from 2017-2019 to an eighth-mile, “outlaw” format at Bradenton beginning in 2023. Those changes drew a significantly larger racer base, opening up a 32-car field with many, many more cars left outside the field once qualifying wrapped up. At the first Bradenton edition of WSOPM in 2023, Johnny Camp qualified No. 1 with a 3.626-second pass and eventual winner Spencer Hyde famously qualified No. 32 with a 3.682. Last year, WSOPM became the grand finale of the new DI Winter Series, which brought the longstanding Snowbird Outlaw Nationals and U.S. Street Nationals together into one official three-race points series at BMP. With Pierce tuning, Street Outlaws star Kye Kelley won the first Winter Series race, the Snowbirds, driving his steel-roof-and-quarters ’85 Camaro originally intended for No Prep Kings competition. The performance shocked the Pro Mod world, as Kelley used a combination of holeshots and passes into the 3.50-second range to knock out Pro Mod veterans driving purpose-built Pro Mods. Fast-forward to the most recent Winter Series race, the U.S. Street Nationals, where Jimmy Taylor topped the qualifying sheet with a 3.555 and 2017 WSOPM champion Mike Bowman sat on the 32-car bump spot with a 3.596 to anchor the first all-3.50-second eighth-mile Pro Mod field in history. The 3.626 that Camp used to qualify No. 1 at the 2023 WSOPM would’ve put him No. 52 on this qualifying sheet. Pierce has been a part of it all as a tuner for numerous customers with various power adders, engine combinations, and chassis builders. “It’s like Pro Stock,” Pierce said. “When I was a kid, we’d look at Pro Stock fields that were within a tenth of a second and think, man, that’s really tight. Now we’ve got Pro Mods where the entire field is within four hundredths – and there are 32 cars, not 16. This is the most competitive class you can race. You have to get the efficiency of a Pro Stock car while managing power levels that are starting to approach Top Fuel, and it’s all done with a suspended chassis. It’s by far the coolest class. It’s relatable to fans, and it’s been an honor to tune these cars for people.” As the crew chief for Jackson, Pierce enjoyed his latest Winter Series winner’s circle celebration in January when he tuned Jackson’s screw-blown Motion Raceworks “Shadow 3.0” ’68 Camaro to victory over that record-setting field. Jackson ran a 3.566 at 210.80 mph in the final round to get the win over a red-lighting Derek Menholt, who ran a 3.570 at 211.36 but went red by .006 seconds. Pierce said consistency was the key to coming out on top over the most competitive group of Pro Mods ever assembled. “Stevie’s been the most consistent driver on the property – reaction times, doing everything exactly the same every run,” Pierce explained. “We’ve just been picking away at it, trying to find a little bit more because we feel like we’re a little behind the centrifugal cars. We kept chipping away at it. We gave it everything in the final and luckily it paid off.” Now, Pierce is focused on chasing another WSOPM victory as well as a Winter Series championship. Jackson moved up to second in the points standings behind Snowbirds winner Jason Harris with his U.S. Street Nationals win. Sidnei Frigo, who races out of Jackson’s Killin’ Time Racing camp and is also tuned by Pierce, is also less than a round out of the points lead thanks to his runner-up finish to Harris at the Snowbirds. Matters are complicated a bit, though, as Jackson parked his “Shadow 3.0” Camaro after the last race and swapped it over to NHRA-legal trim to compete for a third NHRA Pro Mod world championship starting at the Gatornationals in Gainesville next weekend. The Pierce family’s “Purple Heart” ’68 Firebird will serve as Jackson’s WSOPM ride after receiving a new SF-1 engine at KTR headquarters. Numbers from pre-race testing have already suggested it will be a contender out of the gate when qualifying kicks off on Thursday. “We’ve got great momentum,” Pierce said. “Stevie brought out his new engine platform at the end of the NHRA season and we knew it would run well on 92 over [overdrive]. Sidnei’s car ran well right away. We were fighting a few small things on the Shadow, but we got those sorted out. To be in the final of the first race and win the second, we’ve got a ton of momentum. We’re going to come into the World Series of Pro Mod swinging and try to win the championship.” This story was originally published on February 25, 2026. The post From Bandimere to Bradenton: Tuner Jeff Pierce Chasing More WSOPM Success first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

2026 Ducati DesertX New 890 V2, monocoque frame, revised KYB suspension Ducati has unveiled the second-generation DesertX as part of its Ducati World Première 2026 program, with the adventure model comprehensively redesigned around the brand’s new 890 cc V2 engine and an aluminium monocoque chassis. The updated DesertX keeps the 21-inch front / 18-inch rear […] The post 2026 Ducati DesertX revealed with new 890 V2 and monocoque chassis appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Keith Haney is no stranger to Pro Modified success. The co-owner of Tulsa Raceway Park is a two-time Midwest Drag Racing Series points champion, and has qualified each of the past two years at the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil – cementing his place among the elite drivers in the class. Haney entered 2026 with high hopes and a brand-new car – “Black Widow,” a Jerry Bickel Race Cars 2025 C7 Corvette with a giant Pat Musi motor and a whole lot of nitrous. The car is already one of a kind (for the moment), featuring the very first redesigned Cynergy Composites C7 body. Unfortunately, with the car not ready until the last minute, the team entered the U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission – the second race of the 2025/2026 Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service – completely untested. Under normal circumstances, Haney might have brought his tried-and-true ‘Black Mamba’ nitrous Camaro to Bradenton Motorsports Park. But parts breakage at the first race of the Winter Series, the Snowbird Outlaw Nationals presented by Motion Raceworks, took that option away. “We made the decision to come to U.S. Street with the new car because we didn’t really have a choice,” Haney said. “The Mamba was broken pretty good – the whole back end –forcing us to bring the new car out. We normally go test for a week or two before the race with nobody even seeing us, but we didn’t have that opportunity for this one. The car didn’t get finished until the week of the race, and it just takes time to learn.” With nitrous guru Brandon Switzer doing the tuning, Haney managed a best run of 3.710 at 203.16 mph – a respectable pass under most circumstances, but not enough when trying to get into the quickest field in Pro Mod history, where five drivers ran 3.59 and still didn’t qualify. “You can’t be one run behind. Not at this level,” admitted Haney. “This is the best of the best. This is like a heavyweight boxing match, the world championship – but instead of two guys going at it, you got freaking 80 guys going at it, just to get into that one spot.” The new C7 Corvette body featured on ‘Black Widow’ is also imperative to the testing process. While Haney is excited about its potential – citing Derek Menholt’s consistently smooth runs en route to a runner-up finish at the U.S. Street Nationals with the same body style – it’s simply a matter of getting more passes with it. “The difference in this car and all the others is Brandon Switzer has a lot of data on Camaro bodies,” Haney said. “You take a look at my ‘Black Mamba’, look at Jim Halsey, Mike Achenbach, he has a lot of data on all those cars. But this body drives better on the big end; it drives way better than my Camaro. There is definitely promise in the car.” Haney also remains one of the biggest supporters of nitrous cars in Pro Mod. At a time when many other drivers are opting for alternative power adders, Haney remains committed to – and firmly believes in – keeping the nitrous combination competitive. He’s quick to note that 2024 WSOPM runner-up Jim Halsey has consistently shown its potential, and Haney has two of the best nitrous minds in the sport in Switzer and renowned engine builder Pat Musi. “This is the only thing I’ve ever driven, the only thing I’ve ever known,” said Haney. “My best friend is Brandon Switzer, and Pat Musi and I have become very close friends. When you build a friendship, it’s not…I don’t do this for a living. Do I want to compete? Yes. Do I want to be on the top? Yes. I think the rules are there for us. Everybody’s seen Halsey’s car. He’s proven that he can compete. But it’s not always about winning. I’m winning every day that I get to get in the race car, because a lot of people don’t have that opportunity.” With that comes the challenge and opportunity of trying new things, experimenting, pushing the envelope of what the combo can do. Haney admits the reduced minimum weights for nitrous cars at the Winter Series are already lower than he can get to, so performance will have to come in other areas – something he and Switzer are working hard at. “We’ve learned a lot at U.S. Street, but we gotta keep working with different things,” Haney said. “Shocks, tires, air pressure, nitrous kit changes, tune-ups, timing – I can name a million different things. You just gotta play with them. It’s there, we’ve just got to work on it. “There’ll be some developmental stuff down the road that allows us to compete even more,” he added. “People just got to put some money there to do it. You’ve got to develop new things. It’s no different than the 500-inch motors I own with KB Titan Racing. They’re trying to find hundreds of thousandths, or two horsepower, five horsepower. We’re trying to manage the power that we have down the track at the weight we’re at too.” With Switzer busy at South Georgia Motorsports Park for Lights Out 17 the week prior to the World Series of Pro Mod, Haney will once again have limited testing opportunities. Despite that, the team knows they’re close – and just one strong pass might be all they need to showcase what the ‘Black Widow’ can do. “We just need that one good pass,” said Haney. “At the end of the day, if I go a 3.60, .61, .62, we can move on from there. When Brandon finds that one good pass, everything’s going to fall in line after that just like it did with the ‘Black Mamba’. It took us a bit, but we got her done and she won championships, won a lot of racing, and everybody knew when we pulled up that she was going to go down the track.” This story was originally published on February 25, 2026. The post Keith Haney Looking to Bounce Back at World Series of Pro Mod first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Race week for the biggest Pro Modified event on the planet will get underway in fitting fashion Wednesday night as Drag Illustrated hosts its 20th Anniversary Party and World Series of Pro Mod Kickoff at Yard House Sarasota, just minutes from Bradenton Motorsports Park. Set for Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 6:30 p.m., the celebration serves as both a milestone moment for Drag Illustrated’s two decades in the sport and the official launch of the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil, Feb. 26-28 at BMP. Conveniently located near the track and the hotels housing racers and fans, Yard House has become a familiar hub during Winter Series events, making it a natural setting for the festivities. The evening, powered by Motorsports Travel Services, will included appearances by drivers and industry personalities, Kallee Mills and Billy Banaka’s Pro Mods on display, and a packed house of racers and fans ready to usher in Pro Mod’s biggest weekend. “We love having parties. Everybody knows that,” said Drag Illustrated’s JT Hudson. “So why wouldn’t we throw one to kick off the biggest Pro Mod race in the world?” Hudson also reflected on the significance of the milestone anniversary. “Twenty years ago we were just hoping somebody would talk to us. Now we’re 20 years deep in this industry. That means something. That’s loyalty. That’s family.” Yard House’s Sarasota location — long a favorite hangout for DI staff and racers alike — will also unveil its new beer garden during the event, complementing more than 120 beers on tap, a full bar, and live music. “And where else would we do it but Yard House? It’s basically Wes [Buck, DI founder and editorial director]’s favorite spot,” Hudson added. “I think we eat every single meal here during the Winter Series. It’s turned into the racers’ place. After a long day at the track, this is where everybody ends up.” Hudson emphasized the relationship between the venue and the racing community. “This place became our spot. The people who run it and work here became our people. They’ve even come out to the track and help us. That’s real.” Motorsports Travel Services, presenting sponsor of the party, earned praise for its behind-the-scenes role supporting teams and the DI crew throughout the season. “When we need rooms, dates changed, last-minute chaos handled, they make it happen every time,” Hudson said. “They’ve been riding with us and that means a lot.” With racers, fans, and industry leaders all expected to attend, the gathering is positioned as both a reunion and a launchpad — a chance to toast Drag Illustrated’s first 20 years while setting the tone for the high-stakes action to come at Bradenton Motorsports Park. Event Details Drag Illustrated 20th Anniversary & WSOPM Kickoff Party Yard House Sarasota 115 University Town Center Dr. Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m. This story was originally published on February 25, 2026. The post Drag Illustrated to Celebrate 20 Years with WSOPM Kickoff Party at Yard House Sarasota first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

QuantumScape’s push toward scalable production hints at lighter, more compact electric bikes if it all works. View the full article

We all have limited space for our recreational toys. But that doesn't mean they should languish outside, in the cold, covered in snow, and pelted by rain. That's where this motorcycle shed comes in. View the full article

This crane-equipped Toyota Hilux that just sold on Facebook Marketplace shows how capable and compact utility trucks could be.View the full article

A good shop truck is invaluable, but it depends on the kind of work you do at your shop as to what would make the best shop truck. In the case of someone building hot rods and stuff, having a good truck that can haul steel, engines, parts, and materials is key. And a flatbed is super handy. I own a flatbed truck and can tell you that it is beyond convenient and handy, and that once you have one you’ll never want to be without one again. Newbern is about to learn that in a big way with this really nice looking C30 flatbed he’s just picking up in this video. Check out the trip to get it, and then watch as he moves onto the 1963 Biscayne Project which will run and drive for the first time right here! Check it out. Video Description: Welcome to Newbern’s Garage! In this episode, we track down what might just be the perfect shop truck for the channel. After striking the deal, we hit the road and road-trip it home to its new life at the shop. But we’re not stopping there… We finally fire up our 1963 Biscayne for the first time! After all the work, it’s time to see if she’ll run — and of course, we couldn’t resist attempting a few burnouts… let’s just say things didn’t exactly go as planned. Don’t forget to check out the merch and more at newbernsgarage.com The post Perfect Shop Truck? Newberns Got A New C30 Flatbed Shop Truck and He’s Fixing The 1963 Biscayne Project! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Titanium slip-ons for the Ducati Panigale V2 and Multistrada V2 bring lighter weight, subtle horsepower gains, and Euro 5+ compliance. View the full article

I’ve done a lot of racing over the years. Not as much as I’d like to, but a lot more than a lot of folks. And while a ton of it has been drag racing and autocross, I’ve done a fair amount of wheel to wheel racing as well and that is something truly special. With the exception of one race, all of my wheel to wheel racing has been WITHOUT a spotter. Mirrors and on track awareness were all you had to keep yourself out of the front end of one of your competitors. But in most circle track and endurance races, especially those endurance races happening inside large ovals like the Daytona 24, teams will have spotters perched way up high at the track to talk directly to the driver so they know where they are on track, and in relation to the other drivers, at all times. In the video below you’ll see a cool look behind the scenes at what it is really like to be a spotter for one of these teams in a big 24 hour endurance race. Check it out and let us know what you think. Video Description: In endurance racing, the driver isn’t alone. High above the track, the spotter is the driver’s second set of eyes — protecting the car, managing chaos, and filtering information at 180+ mph. This is the unseen role that shapes every result. Pack racing 30 cars deep. Fog that erases visibility. Prototype traffic closing on GTD and GTD PRO. Editing radio calls in real time so drivers can stay locked in. Spotters don’t just call “clear.” They predict battles half a lap ahead, identify platinum vs. bronze drivers in traffic, manage tire pace in crunch time, and operate on instinct after 20 straight hours on the stand. Special thanks to spotters, Steve Welk and Barry Waddell of Acura Meyer Shank Racing, and Chris Long of Ford Racing. The post How Race Car Drivers See Their Blind Spots | Behind the Scenes with Spotters at The Rolex 24 appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The World Series of Pro Mod is this weekend, in Bradenton Florida, and we can’t wait. But before all the racing coverage starts in a few days, there is some testing going on for the teams that need a few extra hits to get their combos ready to rock and roll, and for some drivers to knock the cobwebs off before race season. Whatever the reason, lots of teams will test when they can for an even this big. Below are the livestreams and replay videos from NC Pro Moder who has been covering testing. The post FREE LIVESTREAM: World Series of Pro Mod Testing Continues, LIVE From Bradenton Motorsports Park appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

For 2026 the Husqvarna Trek takes Norden 901 and 701 Enduro owners into the Outback.View the full article

The OG backcountry hunter, Remi Warren, sat down with RideApart at the Western Hunt Expo to talk how side-by-sides help get others out into the field, and give you the ability to find further hunting success. View the full article

The 1320Video crew was back at it for the Merrill Ice Drags and the action did not disappoint. It was plenty cold, but thanks to clear skies and sunny conditions there was definitely some shine to the ice and the first couple of inches were definitely slushier than previous races this season. This is some special drag racing right here with everything from daily drivers to full on drag cars competing for bragging rights. Other than changing tires, these cars are pretty much the same as they would be going down a paved or concrete dragstrip, but the tires are a really really big deal. With thousands of screws going through them, these teams are doing everything they can to hook up on the ice. They shoot big rooster tails of the white stuff, and even some of the slower classes give some pretty sideways and entertaining runs. Check out the video below and let us know what you think. Are you ready to come out to Merrill for the ice drags? Video Description: We made our way up to Merrill, Wisconsin for the Merrill Ice Drags, one of the most unique drag racing events you’ll ever see. For decades, racers have been lining up on the frozen surface of Lake Alexander for head-to-head 1/8-mile drag racing on ice, often called the fastest 1/8 mile on ice. This video wraps up everything we filmed — from the rubber tire classes all the way up to the 1,000+ horsepower monsters running thousands of screws in each tire just to find traction. The post Merrill Ice Drags Video: This Shouldn’t Be Possible.. 1000HP Cars Drag Race on ICE! Frozen Lake Drag Racing appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article