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We’re suckers for classic Moto Guzzi café racers. But we like it even more when someone messes up the recipe a little. As with this sleek and quirky 1000 SP from France—which mixes conventional and unorthodox styling cues to great effect.It comes from Samuel Aguiar, a multi-talented chap who designs... View the full article

Here’s gallery #2, and if you missed the photos we already posted, use the link below to check them out too. (Photos by David Whealon) The PDRA East Coast Nationals at GALOT Motorsports Park were some badass drag races and for good reason. This is one of the coolest dragstrips in the country, and when the PDRA is in town the crowds are always great. With Pro Nitrous, Pro Boost, Pro Street, and more, there is no shortage of great racing action for the fans to see. Lucky for us, David Whealon was on hand shooting photos like a madman, so that we have galleries to share with all you BANGshifters. Check them out below. We have several galleries to share, so click on any photo below to make them bigger so you can scroll through the slideshow. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED OUR PREVIOUS PDRA PHOTOS The post More 2026 PDRA East Coast Nationals Photos! Big Power, Big Smoke, And A Big Show At GALOT. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

When the Midwest Class Racers created the CTech Manufacturing Badger Classic eleven years ago, they envisioned a mix of close racing, camaraderie and an annual event that could carry on at Rock Falls Raceway in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. They worked hard to ensure all of that would happen, and to take things to the next level several years ago, they were joined in their efforts by racer Kurt Anderson to grow the Muscle Car Index class, and Bruce Lang and Russ Berens to propel the Nostalgia Super Stock and Nostalgia Muscle classes. “When the NMCA was still rolling, we did not have races between our Illinois and Michigan races, so I asked some of our index racers if they would be interested in racing at the CTech Manufacturing Badger Classic, and when they said they would, Bruce and I approached Midwest Class Racers and asked about including index for a combo race,” said Anderson, a multi-time NMCA champion who owns AutoKraft Race Cars & Restorations in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, which is an event sponsor. “That worked out well, and it helped us get even more cars on the property. We have local racers as well as racers from as far away as Kansas, Texas, Georgia and so many other states, and that is amazing. We have been enjoying a close working relationship with Scott Dugdale and Brian Zenzen of Midwest Class Racers.” When Anderson and Dugdale suggested raffles be introduced to the event to benefit charity four years ago, they were met with enthusiasm from racers eager to help however they could. In that time, the event raised more than $130,000 for Joshua’s Camp, a special retreat and respite in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, for children with cancer and their families. The 2026 offering of the ever-growing event, which is in its eleventh year, is set for June 26-28, at Rock Falls Raceway. Organizers were compelled to extend their reach, and partnered with Cause for Celebrations, a nonprofit organization which helps various charities in the Chippewa Valley area of Wisconsin. “Deep down, everyone wants to have a purpose, and helping other people is something that is near and dear to me,” said Anderson. “It is also obviously near and dear to a lot of other people who attend the event, because they talk about the charity aspect of it when they are at the event, and they want to help. You know, that is just one of the things that makes the atmosphere so great. Everyone is pulling together.” The exciting lineup of classes includes Midwest Class Racers Stock/Super Stock, B&K Trucking and Berg Sales, Inc. Nostalgia Super Stock/Nostalgia Muscle Car Combo, AutoKraft Race Cars & Restorations Muscle Car Index, TorqStorm Superchargers True Street and Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales Open Comp. In addition to the title sponsor, CTech Manufacturing, and class sponsors, substantial support for the event comes from Summit Racing Equipment and Midwest Factory Finishes. “It is really great to have CTech Manufacturing and all of the other sponsors on board for this event, and to know that they believe in the event as much as we do and want to join us in giving back to the community and to those who need support,” said Travis Hilton, general manager at Rock Falls Raceway. “I think the best thing about this event is having the ability to work with charities within the Chippewa Valley region. It is so important to us to touch the lives of people living within our community, and that is what makes all of this so rewarding.” Stacking begins on Wednesday, June 24, and parking begins on Thursday, June 25. A test and tune session as well as a gamblers’ race will be offered on Friday, June 26, and there are two separate main event races, with time trials, on Saturday and Sunday, June 27-28. The event will also feature the CTech Manufacturing Badger Classic Cruise-In Car Show, with a variety of high caliber cars ready to roll in on Saturday, June 27. This year’s event raffle boasts $5,000, $1,000 and $500 prizes. The drawing will take place on Saturday, June 27, and raffle ticket purchasers do not need to be present to win. Raffle tickets can be purchased, and event information can be found, at www.rockfallsraceway.com/badger. This story was originally published on April 30, 2026. The post CTech Manufacturing Badger Classic Set to Benefit Multiple Local Charities first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Elite Motorsports is ready for the NHRA Southern Nationals. Every member of the team wants to make history this weekend at SGMP.View the full article

Here we go with more awesome vintage F1 action from the streets of Monaco! The Monaco Historic Grand Prix is one hell of an event, and it’s back after a few years off! If you dig old race cars, you are going to love this. And the way that it is organized at Monaco is something special. They organize the F1 races based on years, and they livestream the entire weekend. We shared the livestream already, and if you missed it then use the link below. But if you just want to see the independent races, we’re going to share those as well, and the first one is down below. This is the 1973-1976 Formula 1 race and just look at how sexy these race cars are! CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED THE MONACO HISTORIC LIVESTREAM Video Description: It just feels right doesn’t it? The ’70s had some of the coolest F1 cars of all time. Thankfully, the Monaco Historic means that we get to see new races of the era! So sit back and enjoy that magical era brought back to life. The post Proper 1970s F1 Racing in Monaco! The Full 1973-1976 Formula One Race At The 2026 Monaco Historic Race. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Finnegan’s Cadillac is arguably one of the most talked about drag and drive projects in recent years and while he’s been working on building his Lexus LC500 into a genuinely fast drag and drive car, it’s the Caddy that grabs everyone’s attention. We all know the project has had some setbacks and changes over the past couple of years, but Mike is committed to getting this thing on the road and so he’s really working on it. And then he broke his leg. Again. Well a different leg, but his leg none the less. Check it out. Video Description: This is episode 393 of Finnegan’s Garage. We had a ton of fun making it for you. Welcome to my channel. This is a fun place to learn about modifying, repairing and upgrading your hot rod car, truck and even boat! I’ll teach you how to weld, how to build high performance engines, how to fabricate your own parts while you learn from watching me wrench on my own project vehicles. I’ll even take you on the adventure as I leave my workshop on epic road trips and racing events as we test out the mods done to all of my projects. Along the way we’ll meet new and interesting people and share in the joy of their automotive creations! Thanks for watching! The post You’re Not Gonna Believe What Happened To Finnegan While Working On The Caddy! Check Out The Progress, And Setbacks… appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Larry Chen is back at it, but this time his Asian adventures have led him to China to check out the car culture in Shenzhen. I used to travel to Shenzen in my previous career and it is the tech capital of China for sure. Not far from Hong Kong, it’s a very busy international city and because of that it has a lot of cars. But what is their car culture like there? You might be surprised as you watch this cool video from Larry, with his buddy Sung Kang, but it is always fun to see how folks around the globe worship cars like the rest of us. The post Exploring Some of China’s Car Culture in Their Tech Capital, Shenzhen, w/ Sung Kang appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series will crown South Georgia Motorsports Park as their newest national event racing facility with the running of the NHRA Southern Nationals, May 1-3. Steve Johnson will be there aboard his Suzuki as he continues his historic 40th season of NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle competition. Johnson’s striking red and white Suzuki Hayabusa struggled in Charlotte, after parts failure during the third qualifying attempt led to an early first round exit on Sunday. “We were prepared, we just used the wrong equipment. We had two parts fail at the same time that had never failed in the past,” explained Johnson. “Now, with these back-to-back races, it’s on to bigger and better things at the Southern Nationals.” Johnson earned his first career No.1 qualifying honor at the Southern Nationals in 1995, when the event was held near Atlanta. The veteran Suzuki pilot enters this 3rd race of the 14-event NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle schedule positioned 8th in the Mission Foods points standings. During his 40 years on the NHRA tour, Johnson has witnessed the excitement and magic surrounding new facilities and inaugural races. As the NHRA continues to celebrate their 75th anniversary in 2026, South Georgia Motorsports Park will become the headquarters for the world’s fastest sport for three spectacular days of drag racing. “I’m excited at seeing the NHRA branching out into a new area and demographic. And I’m thrilled at the economic impact that it will create for the city of Valdosta, Adel and the surrounding areas,” Johnson stated enthusiastically. “I’m equally thrilled for the fans in the area who have never had the opportunity to witness an NHRA national event in person.” The quality of the all-concrete racing surface at SGMP has the potential to support national record performances, should the weather conditions cooperate. Johnson’s 40 years of experience at reading and learning the characteristics of different racing surfaces could provide him a measure of an advantage. The post Steve Johnson Racing Rolls Into Georgia for NHRA Southern Nationals first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Shannon and Jess are moving right along on the FJ40 and things just keep getting better. If you like a Landcruiser, you’ll dig this one. But if restored to factory is your jam, this one might not be quite up your alley. We dig them all, so we are in. Check it out as Shannon gets rolling with winch mount and bumper fabrication, plus race prep! If you missed this FJ40 project that Shannon Campbell is working on, we’ve got a link below, but if you are back for the next installment in this build series you are in luck as well. I think this is going to be a fun project, because I love FJ40s, but if you have any ideas of building a custom chassis for your FJ or Jeep, you should check this one out. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED ANY OF THE UPDATES ON THIS FJ40 PROJECT SO FAR Video Description: This one is PACKED and a little all over the place—in the best way We’re in full crunch mode getting everything ready before heading out to Moab where we’ll be racing at Area BFE this week! Shannon puts in some serious work on the FJ40: Builds a custom winch mount Fabricates the rear bumper Keeps the momentum going on this full build Meanwhile, Donnie gets after it installing gears and lockers On the race car side, we FINALLY get the transmission back and installed just in time before hitting the road for Moab… because of course, nothing happens early around here Jess sneaks in a little Saturday cruise in the Scrambler (because priorities ‍) The post FJ40 Land Cruiser Custom Fabrication: Fabrication Marathon! Winch Mount, Bumper & Race Prep Madness In The Shop appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Dubbin Motorsports will bypass the upcoming Chicago NHRA Route 66 Nationals after the team failed to find a competitive footing across all four qualifying sessions and the first round of competition in Top Alcohol Dragster at the Charlotte NHRA 4-Wide race, leaving the team roughly a tenth off the pace of the front-runners. The team’s A/FD posted a best of 5.318 at 270.05 mph in Q4 – its quickest pass of the weekend – but Wolf remained parked at the 12th position on the ladder. Wholesale tune-up adjustments between sessions produced no measurable improvement, prompting the team to swap powerplants ahead of eliminations. “Something was up with that motor,” said team owner Dean Dubbin. “It just would not respond to the changes we were making, and we were making big changes.” The first-round quad against John Ausherman, five-time TAD National Champion Joey Severance, and Melanie Johnson driving a McPhillips team car did not deliver the desired results. The car struggled from the 1-second mark through the finish, placing fourth in the quad and ending the weekend for Kirk Wolf and the team. “We made some wholesale changes in the new engine and even changed cam timing in hopes of really making this engine angry,” Dubbin said. “When you are way down the ladder from the top-running teams, you have to make some aggressive moves and really step it up to have a chance against these guys.” Wolf framed the result plainly: “It was a very frustrating weekend to say the least. The car just isn’t responding like it should. Hopefully, we can go make some test laps to get this all figured out.” Dubbin confirmed the schedule change and outlined the path forward. “We have decided that this car is not leaving the shop until we figure out what’s going on with it. We are going to bypass the Chicago race and get this problem fixed. We will park it in the shop and go over every inch of this car and go through every engine. You can’t do that at the track effectively. Everyone is working way too hard on this car for it to be running like it is – it should be running much better. It’s disappointing and frustrating. We will find the problem and maybe go do some testing before we return to the track for competition.” The post Dubbin Motorsports Alters Schedule After Charlotte 4-Wide Struggles first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The GV250X Roadster brings a compact V-twin engine, traction control, and strong value to Japan’s competitive 250cc class. View the full article

Sebago Lake is the largest, and deepest, lake in the state of Maine and is known for it’s clear water. Because of the conditions there, it is a favorite spot for under water explorers using submersible drones. And that’s how the Camaro was spotted. A drone operator named Jason Smith was exploring and saw a shadow that drew his attention. It turned out to be a 1974 Z28 Camaro that looked to be in amazingly good shape. Looks can be deceiving however, so check out the story below. If you are wondering how this completely intact Camaro came to be on the bottom of the lake, watch the video. Video Description: A car that sank to the bottom of Sebago Lake was recently discovered. It had no license plates, the windows were down and nothing but parts of an old tent were in the trunk. For more on this story, visit: https://bit.ly/426IGim The post This 1974 Z28 Camaro Was Found At The Bottom Of Sebago Lake In Maine! But How Did It Get There? appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Famously, Ford's CEO Jim Farley sits on Harley-Davidson's board of directors. Yet, for some reason, Harley just announced it's partnered with Jeep in Europe. View the full article

Remember those kids' ride machines where you threw a couple quarters and rocked back and forth? Yeah, you can get one for your kid in the shape of an old-school Harley-Davidson motorcycle right now. View the full article

Purpose-built, factory-engineered, and unapologetically extreme, the 2006 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Screamin’ Eagle Destroyer stands as one of the most focused competition machines ever offered by Harley-Davidson. Now available for sale on Bring a Trailer, this one-year-only model represents a rare opportunity to acquire a true turn-key drag racing motorcycle developed under the brand’s elite Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) program. With approximately 650 examples produced, exclusivity is guaranteed—yet it’s the engineering depth that defines its significance. Visually, the Destroyer delivers unmistakable intent. […] The post FOR SALE: 2006 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Screamin’ Eagle Destroyer appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

The enduring appeal of the BMW K100 lies in its unconventional engineering and timeless adaptability—qualities that are vividly showcased in this freshly listed example on Bring a Trailer. Reimagined in café racer form, the 1985 model demonstrates how precision craftsmanship and modern upgrades can elevate a classic into a contemporary statement piece. At the heart of the build is the liquid-cooled 987cc horizontal inline-four—an engine that helped define BMW’s transition into advanced motorcycle engineering in the 1980s. Featuring dual overhead […] The post FOR SALE: Modified 1985 BMW K100 appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

India's new GST structure on bikes bigger than 350cc is forcing brands to rethink engine sizes and long-term strategy. View the full article

The Southeast Gassers Association is heading back to Bama. The top gasser series will visit Holiday Raceway for the Bama Brawl. View the full article

Richard Rawlings is selling his Can-Am Maverick X3, and the auction has no reserve, so go on, place your bid!View the full article

Thieves broke into the Norfolk Motorcycle Museum and stole two vintage 50cc two-stroke motorcycles. But the interesting thing is what they left behind.View the full article

When engineering discipline collides with sculptural imagination, the result is this one-off BMW R 1250 R reinterpreted by Estonia’s acclaimed Renard Speed Shop for the 2021 World Championship of Custom Bike Building. Built on the foundation of the refined BMW R 1250 R platform, this machine transcends its roadster origins and enters the realm of kinetic art. At its core sits BMW’s 1,254cc air/liquid-cooled flat-twin engine, delivering its signature blend of torque-rich responsiveness through a six-speed gearbox and shaft final […] The post Bike of the Day: 2019 BMW R 1250 R Renard Speed Shop appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

Evacuations can be hectic. They can also be dangerous for those driving the equipment needed, which is why Polaris and defense group, Forterra, have designed the CASEVAC, an autonomous side-by-side built to get wounded soldiers and civilians out in a hurry.View the full article

Keeping up with your race car's maintenance schedule is important. Here's how you can service a Meziere electric water pump.View the full article

CFMOTO 800MT-ES CFMOTO’s burgeoning adventure-touring line-up grows with the new 800MT-ES, giving Australian riders yet another choice in this highly popular segment. Almost a decade after the 650MT first gave CFMOTO a presence in the parallel-twin adventure-touring space, the Chinese brand’s local line-up has grown quickly. The 800MT family followed in 2022 across Sport and […] The post CFMOTO 800MT-ES lands with electronic suspension, luggage and sharp pricing appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Akrapovič has launched a Grade 5 titanium adventure footpeg set for selected ADV models, with Australian pricing listed at $399 and fitments covering BMW, Ducati, Honda, KTM, Triumph, Yamaha and more. The post Akrapovič launch new titanium lightweight adventure footpegs appeared first on MCNews. View the full article