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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

When Takuya Aikawa of SURESHOT unveiled “Magami” at the Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show, it represented a surgical reconstruction of the Buell S1 White Lightning. Named after a Japanese wolf deity, the Magami addresses the inherent mechanical limitations of the original chassis while elevating the platform to world-class performance standards through advanced metallurgy and custom geometry. Aerospace Metallurgy: The 7N01 Frame The structural integrity of the Magami relies on a hybrid frame utilizing 7N01 aluminum alloy. This material is primarily […] The post “Magami” Buell White Lightning by SURESHOT appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

Nitro Funny Car driver Spencer Hyde is set for a rare double-duty weekend at South Georgia Motorsports Park, competing in both his Jim Head Racing Nitro Funny Car and Stan Shelton’s ’67 Mustang Pro Mod in a substitute-driver role. It has been a long time – if ever – since a nitro driver has taken on two very different horses in the same weekend, but Hyde will do exactly that in Valdosta. From the raw power and precision of a Nitro Funny Car to the fierce, unpredictable world of Pro Mod racing, Hyde’s weekend is shaping up to be one of the most unique storylines in the pits. Hyde will step into Shelton’s Mustang after Shelton became unavailable due to a family obligation. For Shelton, the decision came down to confidence, composure, and proven Pro Mod experience. “Unfortunately, I’m not able to be behind the wheel this weekend, but I wanted to make sure the car was put in the right hands,” said Stan Shelton. “Team Shelton Motorsports has been working hard to continue improving our program in NHRA Pro Mod, and missing a race with one of our cars was not an option. We are thankful the class has a substitute-driver platform in place for situations like this. “Spencer is not just a talented driver; we consider him a friend and a fierce competitor. He brings a level of energy and enthusiasm that matches our team’s dynamic perfectly. He may drive a Nitro Funny Car, but he has Pro Mod blood running through his veins. “I would also like to thank Jim Head for allowing this opportunity to happen,” Shelton added. “We would like nothing more than to see Spencer double-fisting two Wallys on Sunday – one in Nitro Funny Car and one in Pro Mod.” Hyde’s double-duty effort will give fans at South Georgia Motorsports Park a unique opportunity to see one driver compete across two dramatically different platforms in the same weekend: a Nitro Funny Car and a Pro Mod ’67 Mustang. The Shelton team will continue working through its normal race-weekend program, with Hyde joining the effort as the substitute driver for the Valdosta event. Kevin Rivenbark will also wheel the team’s second entry, the ’71 Ford Mustang. Fans can catch Team Shelton Motorsports and NHRA Pro Mod in action this weekend at South Georgia Motorsports Park in Valdosta, Georgia. This story was originally published on April 29, 2026. The post Spencer Hyde Set for Rare Double-Duty Weekend at South Georgia Motorsports Park first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

This is so awesome! 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 1966-1972 Formula 1 race and just look at how sexy these race cars are! Video Description: Monaco Historic has returned! It’s been a couple of years since we experienced the magic of historic racing around the streets of Monaco, but it’s just as evocative as we remember. Time to enjoy a full race of 1966-1972 Formula 1. The post Watch The Entire 1966-1972 Formula 1 Race at the Monaco Historic Grand Prix 2026. Epic Sexy Vintage F1 Cars Racing. appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article