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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

The National Hot Rod Association is celebrating 75 years of drag racing in 2026 and that means some special NHRA 75th Classics for the YouTube channel. One of the greats is this 1986 edition of the Gator Nationals which you can watch in its entirety below. And if you want to watch Snake, Mongoose, and more from the 1970’s, use the link below to check it all out here. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE 1976 NHRA GATORNATIONALS FROM GAINESVILLE FLORIDA Video Description: Step back into drag racing history with this full broadcast of the 1986 NHRA Gatornationals from Gainesville Raceway! Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering this NHRA 75th Classic for the first time, this is a must-watch piece of racing history. The post NHRA 75th Anniversary Classics: Here Is The Complete 1986 NHRA Gatornationals TV Broadcast – Awesome Vintage Action! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

It’s time for IHRA Snow Outlaws! The first IHRA Snow Outlaws race of 2026 is coming to you live right here from Little St. Germain Lake in Wisconsin! This place is beautiful, and cold, and after all the winter weather we’ve had across the country, it is no surprise that snow machines will be hauling ass this weekend in the white stuff! Watch all the action live right here. Video Description: Eliminations and finals from Little St. Germain Lake in Wisconsin. Presented by St. Germain Chamber of Commerce and IHRA. With host Ralph Sheheen and Ken Stout calling the action and Dani Medin reporting from the pits. St. Germain, WI. Video Description: Testing and Qualifying action under the lights from Little St. Germain Lake in Wisconsin. Presented by St. Germain Chamber of Commerce and IHRA. With host Ralph Sheheen and Ken Stout calling the action and Dani Medin reporting from the pits. St. Germain, WI. The post IHRA Snow Outlaws: The St. Germain Shoot-Out Eliminations LIVE From Little St. Germain Lake in Wisconsin appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The owner of Easyriders Magazine, the OG of chopper culture print books, just posted and then subsequently removed, a graphic story about a biker engaging in pedophilia. View the full article

I’ve been waiting for this moment. In my hot little hand, the keyfob to the first 2026 Dodge Charger Sixpack available in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The first time I’ve been allowed to drive one. No salesman coming with me. Just myself and the very polarizing yet very potent heavy-hitter within Stellantis’ offerings. I had video in my hands before the embargo lifted when this version of the Dodge Charger debuted in Detroit as the all-electric muscle car. I saw it in person at the SEMA show. I wrote it off entirely – an electric muscle car? It had to be the dawn of the second Malaise era, I resolved, but it would be okay. I’ve got my barge to work on, and there are plenty of Scat Packs, R/Ts, Hellcats and even final-year 300C SRTs out there if I really want that fix, plus the Mustangs and Holden imports that GM brought over. We all watched as Carlos Tavares seemed to be gutting the soul out of Dodge, one Hemi at a time. It was difficult to not breathe a sigh of relief when we ordered a Hemi-powered Ram 1500 a couple of years back, aware that the company that had been leading the charge for modern muscle was about to be neutered. Getting the twin-turbo Hurricane inline-six instead of the electric powertrain was a step in the right direction, and the rumor mill is busy about a V8 returning sooner than later. No more waiting. No more guessing. Time to see what it is really like. How big is the 2026 Dodge Charger? Right off the bat, let’s address the size of the car. It’s big. Properly big. In fact, it’s big enough to compare it to my 1976 Dodge Charger Daytona: My Charger is 77.8 inches wide. The 2026 Charger is 79.8 inches wide. My Charger is about 214 inches long. The 2026 Charger is 207 inches. Please keep in mind that difference could simply be adjusted by ditching the railroad bumpers on my car. My Charger is 77.8 inches wide. The 2026 Charger is 79.8 inches wide. My Charger weighs in at (roughly) 4,200 pounds. The 2026 Charger with the inline-six is about 4,800 pounds. A 2023 Challenger with the 392 is pushing 4,300 pounds. The electric Charger weighs in at nearly 6,000 pounds. I’ve driven modern Camaros, Mustangs, Chargers, Challengers, and the Holden imports. The Mopars and the Holdens fit well, while the Mustang and Camaro feel like smaller sports cars. Compared, the new Charger is roomy beyond roomy, yet it doesn’t quite feel like you drown in the interior like you would any 1970s-era personal luxury coupe. The seats are great, they adjust as much as you could possibly want, and the tilt/telescopic wheel helps. I’m not a fan of the tablets functioning as gauges and the infotainment center look, but I’ve seen worse. The big size is more impressive when you move rearward: a useful backseat in a 2-door and a huge hatchback area: Buyers will be able to pick between 2-door looks and four-door utility, but the seating and space arrangement is the same in either format. The backseat is just fine for adults, but I’m looking at how big that space is with the seats folded. Say it with me: f**k your SUV. That alone chalks up a win for the Charger. What is the 2026 Dodge Charger like to drive? There may have been a cheer when Dodge agreed to shove in the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter “Hurricane” inline-sixes into the Charger, but that cheer came with an asterisk. It’s not a Hemi. It’s not a V8. The internet peanut gallery spoke: “We’re glad it’s not electric-only, but a six cylinder can’t replace Hemis and Hellcats. It just can’t.” And while I know it’s possible, even I have to admit that it just isn’t quite the same going from that thumping bassline to the rorty hum of the Hurricane. That being said, don’t write this engine off. This tester has the 550-horsepower H.O. version of the engine. Given the fact that I got the keyfob with no resistance (and not believing my luck), I didn’t spend time messing around with things like Sport Mode or any of that. There are plenty of reviews and YouTube videos if you want to hear the car at full performance. As it was, I couldn’t help but hear a little bit of cammed-up Buick Grand National in the tone – it’s a six, sure, but there is a gravelly edge to the exhaust note that your ears pick up. Around town at lower speeds, the automatic pops through the gears with purpose and other than that little edge to the sound and some quiet turbo noise, it’s gentle. Inside, the car doesn’t feel as big as the dimensions suggest. If it wasn’t for Friday night traffic looky-loos who kept trying to merge into me for a better look at the newest car in traffic, I would’ve been perfectly comfortable. Soon enough I found myself at my favorite on-ramp, the same one I used on my Hellcat Charger drive years ago. At half-throttle, I was disappointed – where’s the turbo shove? Where’s the wheelspin? Where’s the six-cylinder yowl? Then I looked at the speedometer, realized I was beyond “expensive ticket” and deep into arrest and felony charges territory, and gave the Brembo brakes a test. This entire paragraph, from turning onto on-ramp to “Oh, f**k, slow down!” was done in about fifteen seconds. It might not have involved the half-life of the rear tires and didn’t sound like Satan’s favorite metal concert in the process, but I assure you that the new Charger gains speed with alarming calmness. 3.9-second 0-60 MPH with all-wheel-drive engaged? Believe it. Final Thoughts The latest Charger’s gestation has been very rocky. The electric version was received with a Bronx cheer. The internet pundits have blasted it from every direction – too big, still too many doors, etc. – and for many, the lack of eight cylinders is enough to say no. I understand their points. But until I drove this car I wasn’t going to say anything professionally about it. Now I have and here’s where I’m at: I’d buy it. Straight-up. Even with the high likelihood of a Hemi showing up, I wouldn’t kick this car out of my driveway at all. Per the Monroney, this car’s MSRP comes to $59,480 (yet another peanut gallery bitching point) after adding the only two options on this car: the Blacktop appearance package ($1,295) and the 20-inch wheel/tire package ($1,195), plus the $1,995 destination charge. My only regret is that I only got eight miles with this beast. Hey, Dodge: any chance we can get a long-term loaner? Thanks to Curtis at Martin Dodge in Bowling Green, Kentucky for letting us take this car for a spin! The post BangShift Test Drive: 2026 Dodge Charger Scat Pack Blacktop – A Different Kind Of Speed Fix appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

You are about to turn a 2015 Yamaha V Star 650 into a clean, stripped-down bobber. You start with a solid platform that uses an air‑cooled engine and shaft drive, which makes the bike simple and dependable. That strong base lets you remove the extra parts and shape the bike into something lower, lighter, and more personal. You will use universal parts, basic tools, and some hands-on problem solving to make everything fit. You remove factory pieces, test new parts, […] The post Yamaha V-Star 650 Cafe Bobber Build Start appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

FOX Sports released the 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series Season Schedule. All 20 races air on FOX or FS1 for the 75th year.View the full article

Stevie “Fast” Jackson, the most recent winner in the Drag Illustrated Winter Series presented by J&A Service, will not be in his familiar, fan-favorite Motion Raceworks “Shadow 3.0” ’68 Camaro when he rolls through the water box for Q1 at the Drag Illustrated World Series of Pro Mod presented by Red Line Oil. As announced this week on the Shake and Bake Show, Jackson has converted the Shadow from outlaw trim to NHRA Pro Mod-legal trim and will instead drive the Pierce family’s “Purple Heart” ’68 Firebird in the $150,000-to-win DI Winter Series finale. The World Series of Pro Mod takes place Feb. 26-28 at Bradenton Motorsports Park, and just a few days later, the NHRA Pro Mod season kicks off at the NHRA Gatornationals, March 5-8. That tight timeframe led Jackson and his Killin’ Time Racing team to make some tough decisions. Rather than make the necessary changes to the screw-blown Shadow between races, Jackson got everything converted after winning the U.S. Street Nationals presented by M&M Transmission in late January, giving him plenty of time to get his NHRA setup dialed in. “I’m very focused on trying to win a third NHRA Pro Mod world championship this year,” said Jackson, who won back-to-back NHRA titles in 2019-2020. “I’m racing all 11 races. KTR is all-in behind the series. I’m very focused on it. With Gainesville being the week after World Series of Pro Mod, I don’t feel it’s in our best chance to go to Gainesville to race the Motion Raceworks Shadow 3.0 at WSOPM. I will not be driving the Shadow 3.0 at WSOPM. It’s set up in NHRA trim. It’s been dynoed. It’s been tested. It’s sitting out there on the ground ready to go in the trailer for Gainesville.” Not competing in the World Series of Pro Mod was not an option for Jackson, though. With his win at the U.S. Street Nationals, he moved up to No. 2 in the Winter Series points standings behind Snowbird Outlaw Nationals winner Jason Harris. WSOPM is worth points-and-a-half, plus the $150,000 winner-take-all prize. Enter “Purple Heart.” Owned by KTR crew chief Jeff Pierce and his father, Dave, the M&M Transmission/Motion Raceworks ’68 Firebird now sports a screw-blown SF-1 engine. The car has been successful in MWDRS Pro Mod competition, and after some updates at KTR, Jackson is confident it’s ready for battle. “Jeff brought that thing here to KTR immediately after U.S. Street,” said Jackson, who was runner-up at the 2025 WSOPM. “All of our team dove in it, got it converted to an SF-1. She has been dynoed and ready to roll, also sitting out there ready to go. It’s not a very smart move to change your very winning car before the biggest Pro Mod race of the year. I have faith in my team, I got faith in my crew chief. I fit in it pretty good and I feel good about it.” WSOPM tickets are now available at www.TheWinterSeries.com. Watch the full Shake and Bake Show episode, including an interview with Pro Mod hero Von Smith, below. This story was originally published on February 13, 2026. The post Stevie ‘Fast’ Jackson Changes Cars Ahead of World Series of Pro Mod first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

BAKERSFIELD, CA – The iconic baseball movie Field of Dreams famously said, “If you build it, they will come…” and Famoso Dragstrip is living by that mantra every season with the famed Good Vibrations March Meet. The 68th installment will take place March 5-8, 2026, with four days of racing, car shows, swap meets and drag racing legends on the property. Known as the proving ground for speed and legendary performances Famoso Dragstrip is recognized around the world. The opportunity for old fans to relive distant memories and for new fans to be exposed to the high horsepower history and visual artistry of drag racing is what event promoter Blake Bower believes in. “When I go just about anywhere in the country or even round the world, when I say I am involved with the Good Vibrations March Meet and Famoso Dragstrip people always have a story or have heard something about this place,” said Bowser. “Our goal every year is to honor our history but also try and encourage new fans to come see something really cool that is more than racing and car culture. So many people are on their phones all the time but when they come here peoples’ heads are on a swivel because there is so much to see and do.” The car show is a spectacular display of cars, trucks and race cars from Pre-72 to modern day. Participants can show off their prized vehicles for a $40 (one day) to $150 (four day) entry fee. Pre-72 models can roll into the car show for free for the full event or one day. The eye candy that will be on display will wow everyone from the first-time visitors to the car culture expert. “We take a lot of pride in the car show, and the turnout is always amazing,” said Bowser. “There will be hundreds of cars and trucks that are in mint condition on display. I always take time to go through the car show because it is like a time machine just like the pit area. Fans will get to see some of the coolest muscle cars alongside beautiful roadsters and classic convertibles.” The four-day event will feature multiple days of qualifying and then the qualified field will race for one of the most historic trophies in drag racing on Sunday, March 8. Gates open at 8 a.m. and the full schedule can be found at www.marchmeet.com. Every day of the Good Vibrations March Meet is jam-packed with Funny Car, Top Fuel, Fuel Altered, and all the Nostalgia classes along with the car show, swap meet and vendor row running all day for fans from across the country. Fans can buy single and multi-day tickets here. For additional information on racing or participating in the car show visit www.marchmeet.com or call 800-759-8679. Fans can also email marchmeet@famosodragstrip.com for all event information. The post March Meet Provides Fan Access with Time Machine Atmosphere first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Based in Florida, USA, Cohn Racers is mostly known for its Muscle R2 series—burly Sportster scramblers swathed in carbon fiber and dripping with high-end components and bespoke engineering. But they like to shake things up from time to time, with projects that fall outside their usual domain.“We do ... View the full article