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It’s easy to forget how disruptive the early days of the pandemic really were. Routines collapsed, work stalled, and for a lot of people, the forced downtime exposed more than just free hours. For Ben Rowett, August 2020 marked a low point—out of work with stress and struggling to find footing. But ... View the full article

Torrence Racing is proud to announce that Billy Torrence will pilot the CAPCO Contractors Top Fuel dragster for the 2026 season, beginning with the NHRA Gatornationals in Gainesville, Florida, part of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series. Torrence, father of four-time world champion Steve Torrence, has earned eight career Top Fuel victories. The resident of Kilgore, Texas, last competed full-time in 2023, qualifying for every event he entered in the Top Fuel category. The team made a single appearance in 2025 at the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in Brainerd, Minnesota, where Torrence advanced to the semifinals. “I’m extremely excited to have the opportunity to race a full season of Top Fuel again this year,” said Torrence. “The team is eager to get back out and compete, and hopefully bring home some Wallys in 2026. There’s no better way to celebrate NHRA’s 75th season than being part of it.” The team will be led by four-time world champion Crew Chief Richard Hogan, four-time world champion Assistant Crew Chief Bobby Lagana, and four-time world champion Car Chief Justin Crosslin. Together, the group contributed to four NHRA Top Fuel world championships in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, and were part of the only team to sweep every race in the NHRA Countdown to the Championship. Billy Torrence founded CAPCO Contractors, Inc. in 1995, a full-service pipeline company based in Henderson, Texas. CAPCO is a family-owned and operated business in the oil and gas industry that performs pipeline infrastructure construction worldwide. In addition to Top Fuel, Torrence holds competition licenses in Super Comp and Top Dragster. His experience across both professional and sportsman categories, combined with his competitive drive, positions the team well for success in the highly competitive Top Fuel ranks. “It’s amazing to see Billy get back behind the wheel,” said team owner Kay Torrence. “He has already proven himself in this sport, and we’re proud to continue supporting him in his racing career. We’re confident his experience will be an asset both on and off the track.”The team plans to test the No. 474 CAPCO Contractors Top Fuel Dragster during the PRO test session this week in Gainesville ahead of the 2026 season-opening NHRA Gatornationals, March 5-8. This story was originally published on February 16, 2026. The post Torrence Racing Announces Billy Torrence as Pilot of the CAPCO Contractors Top Fuel Dragster first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The Good Vibrations March Meet hits Famoso Dragstrip March 5-8, 2026. Nitro funny cars and a massive car show highlight the 68th event.View the full article

The Finnegan’s Garage crew had two cars at Sick Week 2026 in Florida and both of them ran quicker and faster than ever before, so that’s a win! The fact that Finnegan was also giving away his complete drag and drive trailer, full of tools and all, at the end of the week was pretty awesome. There were some adventures, shenanigans, and some carnage but it was a fun and exciting week regardless. Check out Part 1 of their adventures below and we’ll bring you the Part 2 video soon! Video Description: This is the 391st episode of Finnegan’s Garage and it’s a banger. We journey to sunny and cold Florida to participate in Sick the Mag’s Sick Week 2026 event. Our friends from ‪@FilthyBuilt‬ and ‪@OKRaceFabrication‬ rebuilt the underside of The Rotsun and brought my favorite Datsun 240Z car to see if they could make it faster. Go check out their channels to see the boys install new ‪@ridetechtv‬ coilovers, a fresh ‪@Quick_Performance‬ 9 inch rear axle and ‪@TinSoldierRacecars‬ four link mounts. This episode is special because we are towing the awesome ‪@BPManufacturing‬ aluminum trailer behind Blasphemi and when this trip is over we are giving away the trailer to one lucky winner. Check out Part 2 of our Sick Week series to see who wins. The post SICK WEEK Part 1: THE ROTSUN AND BLASPHEMI RUN FASTER THAN EVER! Finnegan’s Garage Sick Week Adventures! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Not all small-block Ford starters are the same. This video shows you how to identify what time of SBF starter you need for your ride.View the full article

The Pando Moto M65 WP jacket and Robby Slim jeans combine modern safety with timeless military-inspired design. View the full article

It’s time for more tool testing, and this time it’s cordless heat guns that are being put through their paces. Everyone needs a heat gun in the shop, and I remember very well when I got an actual good one. The heat level and the speed with which the heat guns get to that temp is a big deal and changes how useful these tools can be. Temp control, max temp, airflow, and more are all being measured in this test from the Tools Tested channel. Check out the tests that put all these cordless heat guns up against each other and also against a corded AC unit as well. The post Tool Testing: Who Builds The Best Cordless Heat Gun? Testing All Of Them Will Answer That Question And More! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

If you don’t pay attention, or haven’t watched Newbern’s channel much, you might not know that he’s gotten a few important projects in recent years that are now going to come together to make something truly special, a C50 Chevrolet Ramp Truck. Yep, after driving one for years over at Finnegan’s, he’s ready for one of his own and has put together the right combo of trucks that can now come together to be something really special. Check it out in the video below, as this is Part 1 in the Newbern Ramp Truck build. Video Description: In this episode we start on my Ramp Truck project. I’ve been gathering parts for a couple of years and now it’s finally time to build this rig. It will be multiple parts so stick around and see how it turns out! The post Newbern’s Ramp Truck Project Begins Now! Saving A Ramp Truck And A C50 Means This Is Going To Be Awesome! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

WorldSBK 2026 Phillip Island Test – Day One February 16, 2026 Nicolo Bulega was again the first rider into the 1m29 bracket on Monday afternoon, and once there, he stayed there. The Italian steadily reeled off 29s, and more than an hour into the second session, he remained the only man to have dipped under […] The post First day of Phillip Island WorldSBK testing wraps up – Report/Results/Images appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Ray Kasicki's Willys Coupe has been a family project from the start. This wild gasser rips off 8-Second passes with ease.View the full article

P.I. WorldSBK/SSP Testing Images Gallery A Images by RbMotoLens and TH The post Phillip Island WorldSBK/SSP Testing Images – Gallery A appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

WorldSBK 2026 Phillip Island Test – Day One – FP1 February 16, 2026 After a European pre-season disrupted by persistent rain at Jerez and Portimao, conditions that saw teams burn through travel budgets rather than tyres, the paddock has arrived at Phillip Island to something far more representative. Forecasts for Monday and Tuesday’s final pre-season […] The post WorldSBK gets down to business at Phillip Island – FP1 report from day one appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

2026 Kawasaki WorldSBK Team Livery The Kawasaki WorldSBK and WorldSSP Teams revealed their 2026 livery at Phillip Island overnight ahead of the official test, which got underway this morning ahead of the season-opening Australian round this weekend. Garrett Gerloff again flies solo in the premier class, while Jeremy Alcoba and Dominique Aegerter fly the green […] The post Kawasaki reveal 2026 World Superbike and SSP livery at P.I. as testing gets underway appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Honda HRC WorldSBK 2026 Honda HRC have unveiled their 2026 livery ahead of the opening round of the Superbike World Championship at Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit this weekend. The new season marks a clear reset for the factory squad, with an all-new rider pairing of Jake Dixon and Somkiat Chantra aboard the CBR1000RR-R. For […] The post Honda HRC reveal livery ahead of testing getting underway at P.I. appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

2026 Aussie Flat Track Nationals The 2026 Yamaha Aussie Flat Track Nationals dates are locked in with six classes all vying for national titles including the prestigious Pro 450 crown to be decided over a grueling 29 races, across seven rounds. Pro Women return as a support class this season as well as Junior Lites, […] The post 2026 Aussie Flat Track Nats season taking shape appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

In the world of middleweight performance, the Triumph Street Triple is the undisputed hooligan of the bunch. When Hinckley launched the first 675cc model in 2007, it was a revelation: they had taken the world-class chassis and high-screaming engine of the Daytona 675 and stripped it naked for the st... View the full article

Growing up in the 1970’s and 1980’s means I’ve seen some products offered for sale that would never be allowed as a new product sold today. Lawn Darts are the ones that everyone always wants to talk about, but the truth is that there were tons of other toys, go karts, bikes, trikes, and more that would never make it past the product liability folks in corporate America now. This also applies to ATVs and off-road toys. Remember ATCs? These three wheeled machines were huge, but ultimately were deemed too dangerous so the three wheel configuration what changed to 4-wheels. I’m not sure how much safer they are, but someone clearly does and that’s why they don’t sell three wheelers anymore. But this tracked beast right here? This is NOT an ATC. This Play Cat looks fun, and nuts, all at the same time and we’re quite certain it will go quicker and faster than intended since the Grind Hard crew is involved. Watch the build, and the fun that was had testing it out. We dig it. The post Grind Hard Rebuilt the Most Extreme ATV From 1970! They Would Never Let These Pay Cats Be Sold New Today! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

1,000 horsepower Corvettes, from the factory. Man it is good to be an automotive enthusiast in 2026. With more than one offering above 1,000 horsepower, and multiple others not far below that four digit number, there has never been a better time to be a Corvette enthusiast looking to have some fun with your new Corvette. These cars are all very capable of having fun on open track days, club events, etc, and they will definitely be more capable than the average person sitting behind the wheel of one. So if you want something truly bad ass, they have you handled. Check out the awesome testing video below and see just how this beast puts the power to the ground. Video Description: The numbers are in! We put the 1,064-hp ZR1 through our independent testing to find its 0-60 time, quarter-mile time, and Figure 8 lap time. How did it do? Powered by a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V-8, the rear-drive ZR1 pairs massive power with an extreme aero package: gigantic rear wing, flow-through hood, huge side inlets, and an aggressive splitter and underwing setup designed to maximize downforce and cooling. Check out the video to see the results, because we discovered there’s more to this car than just straight-line speed. The post One Of The Most Powerful Corvettes Ever Produced Getting Tested! The New 2026 Chevy Corvette ZR1 Is a Track Weapon! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

I’m a fan of the weird body styles and models of cars, especially when they come from somewhere else in the world. When talking about cars from the 1940s through the 1970s, many cars from Europe have familiar lines and shapes that make them appealing to us Americans even though they aren’t the models we’ve grown up with domestically. For example, some of the old Volvos actually look like 40’s Fords. Or in this case, this cool little Renault Dauphine which was built between the mid 1950’s and mid 1960’s. These little cars have round lines and headlights that make it feel familiar, and while they weren’t a power house when built, that certainly didn’t stop Justin from changing the look and feel of his in a REALLY big way. We’ll let you listen, because the story, the fabrication, the look and feel, and final results on this one are really special. I dig it a lot! Video Description: Justin brought over his 1960 Renault Dauphine “LA BRUTE” with a full custom chassis and a supercharged Porsche V6 motor so sit back and enjoy the ride! The post Evil Little Road Car Feature: This Hand Built SUPERCHARGED RENAULT Is Called “La Brute”, And It’s A Bad Ass! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

2026 AMA Supercross Championship Round Six – Lumen Field, Seattle 450 The 450SMX Main Event fired into life with Cooper Webb claiming the holeshot, immediately putting himself in clean air as Eli Tomac and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing teammate Aaron Plessinger slotted in behind. Race winners Chase Sexton and Ken Roczen followed in fifth […] The post Tomac takes control in Seattle 450 SX thriller as title fight tightens appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The Ducati Formula 73 channels Paul Smart era styling on a platform for riders who want heritage without the stress.View the full article

Steve Magnante is back at it, at Backyard Auto in New Hampshire to check out another great muscle car project or two. This is a 1966 Plymouth Barracuda, or a pair to be exact, and while they didn’t come with a Hemi under the hood,but they fit so you could build your own out of this one right here. These were fun little cars, and I think one with a Gen 3 Hemi would be a riot with a TKX or 8HP behind it. Check this out, as Steve will give all the info you expect. The post Junkyard Crawl With Steve Magnante: Steve Is Visiting The Snowy Backyard Auto In New Hampshire, Where He’s Found Barracudas! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Man are there some deals right here! Holley has tons of parts on sale now to make room for new inventory! If you have been waiting for a deal on the right parts, then this just might be the time. Click on any of the photos below to go to the sale page where everything on sale is listed for up to 40% off! The post Save Up To 40% Off During The Holley Winter Overstock Sale! Parts You Want And Need At The Best Prices Of The Year! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Back in the old days, you had to wait until the commercials came on to go grab another beer, use the restroom, or get a snack during the Daytona 500. Then came DVRs, which was awesome because you never had to worry about missing things since you could pause and rewind and all that. But if you didn’t have enough time to watch the whole race, you might record it and then skip through it to find the big moments and maybe watch it in an hour instead of several hours. And now there is YouTube where the Motorsports on NBC crew shares just the highlights so you can get enough of the fun and excitement to talk about it in the office today and get your small race fix should you need it. So if you didn’t watch the Daytona 500 yesterday, check out the highlight video below and you’ll see all the important parts in just over 15 minutes! Video Description: Watch NASCAR Cup Series highlights of the Daytona 500 from Daytona International Speedway. #NBCSports #NASCAR #Daytona500 The post NASCAR Cup Series 2026: If You Missed The 68th Daytona 500, The EXTENDED HIGHLIGHTS Are Right Here To Enjoy! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Founded in 1958, S&S Cycle is one of the most respected names in American V-twin performance. From their carburetors and iconic teardrop air cleaners to their exhausts, engine parts, and full drop-in motors, their stuff is everywhere. But their passion for the scene goes beyond just their manufa... View the full article