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After MotoGP's disastrous entry at the Brazilian Goiania circuit, track officials are putting in new fixes ahead of next season. But Brazil is also building a new track in Buenos Aires, which could replace it. View the full article

Updated transmission mapping and EV mode in the Kawasaki Ninja and Z7 Hybrids make them even more practical. View the full article

It’s time for more IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series racing action baby! They are back at it, coming to you from IHRA Virginia Motorsports Park in Dinwiddie Virginia, where racers are going to be battling it out for big money in all classes. I can’t wait to see who’s going to take the money home this weekend and you can watch all the action right here on the livestream below. We’re talking Pro Am sportsman drag racing, Nitro and door slammer Pro classes, and so much more! The post FREE LIVESTREAM: IHRA Outlaw Nitro Racing Series Action From Virginia Motorsports Park appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Side-by-side suspension technology has come a long way in recent years, as it increasingly adopts new materials and accessories first used in off-road racing. But Polaris' new Dynamix DVS is a cut above everything. View the full article

The new Kawasaki KLE500 is a fine entry-level off-road motorcycle. But the bones are there for something way wilder. I want a KLE R, and here's how I'd personally do it. View the full article

(Photos by Mike Brooks) The Run to the Sun car show in Myrtle Beach South Carolina celebrated it’s 37th anniversary this year and as usual had a sellout crowd. This show sells out every year, and features some awesome Pre-1990 muscle cars, hot rods, street machines, and trucks. It’s a special event, that’s for sure, and when the weather is great like this year it is hard to beat. Longtime contributor Mike Brooks was on hand and snapping photos to share with all you BANGshifters, and you can check them all out below. One of the things we like about this show is the variety of cars and trucks. Lifted, lowered, customs, classics, it’s all here. Check them out. The post Run to the Sun 2026 Car Show Photos: The 37th Annual Event Did Not Disappoint! Check Out All The Cool Photos That Mike Brooks Got Us! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Once you're done taking in that sculpted magnesium battery case and those girder forks, have a look at what the numbers say on paper.View the full article

Here’s our final gallery of IHRA Outlaw Nitro photos from Galot, but if you missed any of the previous photos we’ve got a link to them below. (Photos by David Whealon) If you live under a rock and haven’t realized how huge of a splash the IHRA Outlaw Nitro Series made in 2025, then are you in for a treat! With amazing events, huge purses, icons of the sport and new stars alike, this is a racing series that is really doing some awesome things in 2026 and beyond. We’re excited for the 2026 season already and hope you are too. Thanks to BANGshifter extraordinaire David Whealon, we’ve got great photos from Darana Motorsports Park GALOT. Check out the first gallery below, and we’ll have more coming as well! We’ve got Nitro Funny Cars, Top Fuel Dragsters, Fuel Altereds, Pro Mods, Mountain Motor Pro Stock, Super Stock, Stock, and so much more. CLICK HERE IF YOU MISSED THE REST OF OUR IHRA OUTLAW NITRO PHOTOS FROM GALOT The post Our Final Gallery Of IHRA Outlaw Nitro Professional And Pro Am Drag Racing Photos From The Darana Motorsports Park at GALOT! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The new ZForce Z10 brings big power, premium suspension, and serious overbuilt energy to the performance side-by-side game. View the full article

I’ve been fortunate enough to be around a lot of cool race engines over the years, and a handful of them have had very particular startup procedures. A Dodge NASCAR R5P7 for example that came with very explicit instructions as to how to start it. It needed to be preheated before startup and had a whole procedure. Then there was an Indy car engine that was in a land speed car. That bad boy needed to be preheated as well, and had a whole warmup procedure once it was started as well. So I can only imagine that a 1990’s Formula 1 engine is going to require more than just a little fuel and a turn of the key. Check out the video below to see if I’m right, or if a 1990’s F1 engine is ready for daily driver duty. Video Description: Step into the world of Paul Lanzante – the British automotive visionary who turned a passion for speed and precision into a legacy of engineering mastery. From restoring classic legends to running McLaren F1 GTRs to victory at Le Mans, Lanzante has shaped the intersection of motorsport, bespoke craftsmanship, and high-performance innovation. In this film, we go behind the garage doors with Paul Lanzante’s elite team of engineers as they try to bring one of Formula 1’s most iconic cars back to life: Ayrton Senna’s 1993 Mclaren MP4/8 – yes, the car that walloped everyone at Donington and also won the Monaco Grand Prix. The car is over three decades old, the wiring loom just went in, and the software can only be touched by one man… will she start? The post How to Start a 1990s Formula 1 Engine: You Mean You Don’t Just Pump It Twice And Then Turn The Key? appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Things are getting spicy in the Outlaw Stick Shift World. A new transmission is causing controversy and could change the class forever.View the full article

It’s time for another Daily Junkyard Crawl with Steve Magnante, and this time it’s another really cool Ford. How about a real deal 1971 Torino GT with a 351, 4-speed, and a 9 inch with 3.50 gears and Traction Lock. It’s one of those iconic muscle cars that has been featured in car guy movies for years. So who wouldn’t want to save this one? Check it out in Magnante’s video below. The post Steve Magnante’s Daily Junkyard Crawl: This 351, 4-SPEED, 3.50:1 TRACTION LOCK 1971 TORINO GT Is Cool! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The NHRA officially renewed the lucrative GESi Pro Stock award. The fastest driver at every single event takes home a massive cash bonus.View the full article

Rick Ware Racing is ready to score another Winternationals victory. Drivers Clay Millican and Tony Schumacher have their eyes on the win. View the full article

In the sprawling landscape of New Delhi, the custom motorcycle scene is undergoing an evolution. It is a city of contrasts, where ancient heritage sits side by side with a surging, tech-driven future. This chaotic energy has given rise to a new wave of builders who refuse to follow Western templates... View the full article

NHRA officials announced today the return of PowerEdge, a line of high-quality, competitively-priced commercial and heavy-duty truck aftermarket products, as the presenting sponsor of the 38th annual DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals at scenic Sonoma Raceway. The DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge takes place July 17-19 in Sonoma and will serve as the 11th of 20 events during the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season, as part of NHRA’s yearlong 75th anniversary celebration. NHRA’s annual stop at picturesque Sonoma Raceway remains a highlight for racers and fans alike. For nearly four decades, fans have packed the standout facility, which is traditionally one of the fastest tracks on the NHRA tour. “We’re proud to once again showcase PowerEdge as the presenting sponsor of the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals,” said Jose Ramirez, Senior Manager, Sales. “As the PowerEdge brand continues to gain momentum, this partnership reinforces our commitment to delivering dependable, high‑quality solutions while connecting with the race teams, fans, and communities that share our passion for performance.” The 2026 DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge will again feature the GETTRX NHRA Pro Stock Motorcycle All-Star Callout. The top eight riders of the Pro Stock Motorcycle class will compete in the Callout-style specialty event with big money and bragging rights on the line. DENSO‑sponsored six‑time world champion Matt Smith has dominated the GETTRX Pro Stock Motorcycle All‑Star Callout, winning the event in both 2024 and 2025. This year, he’ll face stiff competition from reigning world champion and event winner Richard Gadson and his teammate, two‑time champ Gaige Herrera. The 2025 DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge featured wins from Doug Kalitta (Top Fuel), Austin Prock (Funny Car), Greg Stanfield (Pro Stock) and Gadson (Pro Stock Motorcycle). Brittany Force wowed fans on Friday night last year as well with an incredible run of 343.16-mph, which served as the fastest run in Top Fuel history until Force again broke the mark later in the year. Kalitta became the winningest Top Fuel driver in Sonoma with his sixth win at the track last year, while other past Sonoma winners include multi-time world champions Antron Brown, who has five wins, Ron Capps, who leads active Funny Car racers with four wins in wine country, and Greg Anderson, who also has six Sonoma victories. “We’re thrilled to have PowerEdge return as the presenting sponsor of the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals,” said Brad Gerber, NHRA Vice President and Chief Development Officer. “PowerEdge has established itself as an exciting player in the aftermarket space, and this partnership continues to be a natural fit with NHRA’s passionate fanbase. We’re proud to showcase the PowerEdge brand in Sonoma at one of the most anticipated events during our 75th anniversary season.” To purchase tickets to the DENSO NHRA Sonoma Nationals presented by PowerEdge, fans can visit www.sonomaraceway.com or call 800-870-7223. For more information about NHRA, including the 2026 schedule, visit www.nhra.com. This story was originally published on April 7, 2026. The post PowerEdge Returns as Presenting Sponsor of Denso NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Ricky Silva Racing extended their Competition Clutch contract for the new season. Avery Dennison also joined the team as a major sponsor.View the full article

When the call came in from Bill Lutz, Tom Gunner already knew exactly what kind of opportunity he was being handed. Lutz – the small-tire veteran whose flat-black, screw-blown ‘68 Camaro tore through True 10.5 competition during the DI Winter Series this past winter – was looking for a driver. Not just for any race, either, but for the 2026 King of the South Invitational, May 21–24 at Shadyside Dragway in Shelby, North Carolina. Sixty-four cars. Invitation only. Twenty-eight by ten-and-a-half-inch non-W slicks. $75,000 to win over Memorial Day weekend in front of the kind of crowd that forced the fire marshal to close the gates last year. The car: the yellow-and-black Bumblebee Camaro co-owned by Lutz and Jeff Miller, tuned by the same Patrick Miller / Bill Lutz duo, built with the same notoriously aggressive philosophy. Swing for the fences. Don’t apologize. For Gunner, known to most of the drag racing world as “Jimmy Dale,” the math was simple. “This is one of the most dangerous cars in the class, in the biggest small tire race in the country, with one of the most aggressive tuning operations in the sport,” Gunner says. “I’m grateful for the opportunity. I’m humbled by it. But I’m also a racer, and I’ll tell you straight up – I think we’ve got a real shot to win this thing. That car is a weapon. Bill Lutz and Patrick Miller don’t show up just to cover the spread.” Before any of it could happen, the conversation had to start at home inside the Rob Koehler Racing camp. Rob Kohler’s operation is one of the more interesting emerging programs in the sport right now. A strong Winter Series showing in Pro Mod with driver Kyle Dvorak put the team on a lot of people’s radar, and Jimmy Dale’s runs in the Stick Weld car – Kohler’s red Limited Drag Radial Camaro – carried that same momentum straight into the Radial Outlaws Racing Series. Two cars, two classes, one program building real heat. For Jimmy Dale, the chance to step into Lutz’s Bumblebee for a weekend isn’t a departure from any of that. It’s an extension of it. Iron sharpens iron. More laps in fast cars against the best drivers in the country only makes him a better wheelman when he’s back in Stick Weld. Koehler saw it the same way and gave the green light without flinching. “Rob was the first call I made, and he didn’t even let me finish the sentence,” says Gunner. “He told me, ‘Go do it. Go represent. Bring something back you can use.’ That’s Rob. He’s building something real with Rob Koehler Racing. What Kyle Dvorak did in Pro Mod at the Winter Series, what we’re building in Stick Weld in Limited Drag Radial, and the fact that he was willing to cut me loose for a weekend to chase this opportunity tells you everything about how he approaches this. He gets it.” The original plan had Street Outlaws fan-favorite Joe “Dominator” Woods in the Bumblebee for KOTS. Everything was in place. But when the window cracked for Jimmy Dale to take the seat, Dominator was all-in on stepping aside to make it happen. Lutz, for his part, frames the whole thing in terms of where he thinks the sport ought to be putting its energy. “The young, hungry guys who’ve actually earned the respect of the people who know, they need real shots in real equipment at real races. That’s how you build the next wave,” Lutz says. “Jimmy Dale’s been putting in the work. He’s been competitive in everything Rob’s put him in. Putting him in the Bumblebee at King of the South? That’s me trying to pour a little fuel on the fire.” He’s blunt about the car, too. “That thing wants to run. Patrick and I aren’t going to hold anything back. He’s going to feel exactly what we’ve been feeling in the ‘68 all winter. His job is to drive it. That’s all I need from him.” To understand why this opportunity matters, you have to understand what Corey Stamper and the Buff family have built in Shelby. The King of the South started as an idea and became, in remarkably short order, the race every small-tire driver in America wants on their résumé. Last year’s edition pulled in Ryan Martin, Kye Kelley, Lyle Barnett, Brad Edwards, Ryan Mitchell, Ryan Hendrickson, “Turbo John” Phillips, Shelby Lynn, and eventual winner Larry Larson. Race cars were pitted in the front yards of the houses on the property. By Saturday afternoon, the fire marshal closed the gates. Roughly 5,000 people on the grounds. Tailgates and barbecue grills covering Shadyside’s three-tier pit area like an NFL parking lot. Stamper, who runs Spoold Media, summed up his vision for the race in DI’s own coverage: “We’ve merged worlds of fans that never would have been together. This is the biggest race I’ve ever been a part of in my life.” When Larson – who came in as an alternate, and who builds, tunes, and drives his own ‘66 Chevy Nova – beat Lyle Barnett by .004 of a second in last year’s final to claim the $75,000, he was moved to tears. Both drivers are already locked in for 2026. New for this year is the $10,000 “Knight of the South” 16-car invitational on even smaller 26×8.5 slicks. It all sits under the Ronnie Buff Memorial Weekend banner. The Buff family has been stewarding Shadyside since 1982, when the late Ronnie Buff bought the track. His grandsons Seth and Zach Buff run the place now, and Seth used a telling word to describe last year’s experience: surreal. “I woke up and said, ‘This is unreal,’” he told DI. Jimmy Dale was there last year running Lil Gangstas. He felt all of it. “Last year was awesome to be a part of. Corey Stamper and the team at Shadyside have built something special. There’s nothing else on the schedule that feels quite like it,” Gunner says. “When you walk out of a race like that, you immediately want back in. The fact that I’m coming back in a car like Bumblebee, that part still doesn’t feel real.” There’s one more piece that matters, and his name is Michael Poland – Gunner’s best friend and partner in the Lil Gangstas franchise, the guy who’s been at his side through every late night, every bad tow home, and every breakthrough. When Lutz’s call came in, Poland was the first name out of Jimmy Dale’s mouth. He’ll be in the corner at Shadyside the same way he’s always been. The Lil Gangstas connection isn’t a footnote, either. Barnett, the same guy who lost last year’s final by .004, races the class himself in his “Beer Money” Mustang. King of the South takes place May 21–24 at Shadyside Dragway. The full 64-car field has officially been announced by Stamper, with Larson and Barnett garnering the first two invites. When Bumblebee rolls off the trailer with Gunner behind the wheel, it’ll be one of the most-watched cars on the property, and a real test of where this version of Jimmy Dale is right now. He’s not pretending otherwise. “I’m not going down there to be happy I got the call,” says Gunner. “I’m going down there to win the race.” This story was originally published on April 7, 2026. The post JIMMY DALE GETS THE KEYS: TOM GUNNER STEPS INTO BILL LUTZ’S BUMBLEBEE CAMARO FOR KING OF THE SOUTH first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

The 2027 Kawasaki Mule 4000 and 4010 bring back the Trans Cab setup that swaps between two and four seats instantly. View the full article

The Right Trailers Outlaw Street Series will showcase stars from Street Outlaws. ProCharger will also be supporting the series.View the full article

In a world where private equity means a death knell for a brand, Dainese’s CEO Angel Sanchez sits down with RideApart and sets the record straight for his company, and lays out the future for the motorcycle gear behemoth.View the full article

Gray Leadbetter is putting her race-spec Can-Am Maverick X3 up for auction on DirtHammer to raise money for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation.View the full article

India just revised its motorcycle tax structure, so here are the changes Triumph is making to adapt for the local market.View the full article

If you are fired up about the 2026 IHRA Outlaw Nitro season, you are not alone! The second race of the season is coming up at Virginia Motorsports Park and we can’t wait to see what’s in store. Teams are fired up and ready to rock and roll, but there are plenty of them that haven’t been on the track in months and that means there are plenty of teams that were interested in testing. Thankfully, our friend NC Promoder has been on hand all week long with testing highlights and livestreams. So check out all of the testing action below, with the oldest video at the bottom and the newest up top. The post FREE LIVESTREAM: Tuesday Testing from Virginia Motorsports Park with IHRA’s Outlaw Nitro Series appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

With the cost of living growing ever higher, riding to work can save both money, sanity, and possibly even more than you realize.View the full article