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We’ve got a few days until the start of the Indy 500, but there is plenty of practice and qualifying action to watch until then! We’ve got live streaming video from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the Indy 500, where INDYCAR Series racers are making laps and testing setups in an effort to get their rides ready for the 2026 edition of the Indy 500. Check it all out below. THE LATEST VIDEO AS AT THE TOP The post FREE LIVESTREAM: 2026 Indy 500 Testing And Qualifyi

The late-season Pacific trough that closed more than 200 miles of I-80 across southern Wyoming on Monday is now reloading over the Colorado Rockies, with the Weather Prediction Center describing heavy wet snow across the Central Rockies before the main band tapers off tonight and a secondary round of moisture continuing through Thursday morning. The I-70 corridor and the West Slope are at risk, with Continental Divide totals running 12 to 18 inches in the expected scenario and 18 to 24 inches a

If you are new around there then you might not know that we seriously dig Formula Off-Road racing here at BANGshift.com. This is high flying, loud, and intense racing that involves what look to be impossible hillclimbs, usually on giant courses made from pea gravel or something similar. It’s intense, the cars often end up upside down or rolling over down a hill. They end up rightside up on their own sometimes, but regardless the action is fun and kind of nuts. These drivers do some stuff that I’

Monster Trucks are awesome machines, and the things they are capable of doing are mind boggling at times. But as fast, and crazy, and high flying as they are, top speed is not the thing you think of when you think Monster Trucks. No, you think jumps and slap wheelies and back flips, hell even front flips, but even the famed Cyclones that they do in them aren’t all that fast. So when you see one go out and try to set a new world speed record for a monster truck, it is kind of special. I can tell

Randy Pobst can wheel a race car, and on too many occasions to count we’ve seen him do it. But he also enjoys a quick and fast street car which means that upgrades are often in order. In this video series we’ll see his 1977 Pontiac Trans Am get some suspension love. But don’t think that this is some old original worn out machine that is getting the upgrades so they can show a huge improvement. No, this car has had a bunch of work done to it to get it into ship shape, and now it’s time for more.

Marianne Nelson left her Rawlins home at 5:15 a.m. Monday for what should have been a 10-minute drive to her job at the Wyoming State Penitentiary. By 11 a.m. she had been stuck on Interstate 80 for nearly six hours. "I've got three semitrucks parked in front of me," Nelson told Cowboy State Daily. "I guess there's a tow truck somewhere, but he's stuck, too. I can't see anything, and I only have a quarter of a tank of gas." Nelson's morning was the lived experience of what the Wyoming Department

Volvo’s 2030 EV Goal Suddenly Looks More Real Volvo’s initial plan to become a fully electric automaker by 2030 once seemed overly ambitious, especially in markets like the United States, where gas-powered SUVs still dominate sales. But comments from Volvo's chief engineering and technology officer, Anders Bell, suggest the company has already moved much further away from internal combustion than many expected. Speaking with CarBuzz, Bell revealed that Volvo no longer operates factories dedicat

Production History It's hard to trace the production history of cars, even with things like VIN numbers and production records. This is especially difficult for cars that weren't limited-edition models; some can reach hundreds, thousands, and more. However, in the off chance that a special car comes up for sale and the auction house runs its background check, interesting details come to light. A very special Ferrari is now listed for sale, and it has a very unique distinction.

Charging Speeds are Getting Out of Hand At the time of writing, Geely and BYD are leading the charge in terms of, err, charging speeds. The two Chinese EV makers are pushing the limits of current battery technology. We're seeing Megawatt chargers that can deliver charging speeds as fast as 5 minutes or less with over 1,000 kW of charging power. With the right outlet, owners of these ultra-fast charging EVs are essentially getting a refill at the pumps. It's not advised for EV owners to constantl

Courting America’s Auto Giants Italdesign has long been a prominent name in the automotive industry thanks to its iconic car designs, but this time, the company is strengthening its presence in the U.S. According to Car and Driver, Italdesign is investing $20 million over the next five years to expand its U.S. operations while aiming to deepen ties with the Big Three: Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. This would not be the first time Italdesign has worked with Detroit automakers. The company

Bumpers Have Always Been a Compromise Today’s bumpers have a lot on their plate. They need to shield pricey front-end parts, manage crash forces, and even help protect pedestrians. The problem is, most bumpers are built to react the same way, no matter the impact. Softer bumpers help with minor bumps, but you want something stiffer when things get serious. Ford’s patent looks to blend both approaches into one bumper. Filed in November 2024 (patent no. 20260131749 if you want to check), the desig

We were at Darana Dragway Milan last fall for the IHRA $125,000 to win Pro Mod Shootout and man is that track fun. I hadn’t been to Milan in years, and they have definitely added some nice newer touches to it that made it an even more fun place to be. Their Frontside No Prep Series is just one of the races you can find at the track, and the video below is a complete livestream replay from this past Saturday’s race. If you like small tire, true street, and more, you’ll find it all below so enjoy!

IMSA has had some of the coolest race cars on the planet over their decades of racing, with GTP and GTP Lights being some of their coolest. In the late 1980’s, when many believe GTP was at it’s all time best, there were some of the most famous GTP cars of all time battling it out all over the world. But the 1989 Nissan Grand Prix of Miami was something special. This is old school street course racing, and with cars that just make your heart sing. Check out the complete 1989 Miami Grand Prix righ

It’s time for more road racing in England! This weekend there are drag races at Santa Pod and then a big road racing weekend at Thruxton. The weather is good, the racers and fans are out in droves, and we love that all of the racing action is being broadcast live for us to share. Check out the BARC LIVESTREAM replay below from Thruxton! Video Description: The British Automobile Racing Club closes out its weekend at Thruxton with a full-throttle race day. Wowing the crowds will be the likes of

Viewers of Formula 1 over the last couple of years will know the sport is standing on the precipice of a massive identity crisis. The 2026 power unit regulations promised a radical shakeup: a strict 50-50 split between traditional internal combustion power and electric energy. Viewers and participants were not entirely positive about this move. Thankfully, the administration and team management have found a way to address this issue - keeping the visceral nature of the sport alive.

Shannon is back at the fab work on the FJ40, with the rear bumper and fender flares complete, it’s time to wrap up the rear with the tailgate mounts. But these aren’t just any flares, as they will tie into the bumper out back for strength. There is a lot of fabrication going on in this project, so we hope it inspires you to get out there and start cutting and welding something on your ride this week. Shannon and Jess are moving right along on the FJ40 and things just keep getting better. If you

We’ve got 704 Outlaws video below, thanks to our friends at Spoold Media. If you aren’t familiar with the 704 Outlaws classes, trust us when we say they are fun. They’ve got simple rules, small tires, and plenty of action. So check out the video below and let us know what you think! We dig these cars and this track, so we hope you do too. Video Description: The 704 Outlaws returned to Mooresville Dragway for another ganster small tire shootout!! With 16 fast, local small tire drag radial cars

Hypercar Ownership Hits Different It does not take a rocket scientist to know that owning a hypercar is expensive. Still, the actual cost can be shocking when it is laid out on paper. This Mercedes-AMG One listed for sale on RM Sotheby’s is said to have received routine “Service A” maintenance for €37,610, or about $44,100 at current exchange rates, despite having only 185 km (115 miles) on the odometer. That can help explain why some hypercar owners choose not to drive their vehicles, which ine

A Reasonable Starting Price The 2027 Volvo EX60 arrives in the United States in late summer, and this car is a huge deal. It's the first Volvo to ride on the company's SPA3 800-volt architecture, which promises super-fast charging and impressive range. Volvo just announced official pricing for the P6 RWD and P10 AWD versions, and they both undercut the EX60's closest rival, the 2027 BMW iX3 ($61,500). Volv

BMW M CEO Frank van Meel said earlier this year that "the manual doesn't really make sense" because of how it impacts torque (and fuel consumption), adding that it's becoming more difficult to develop manual gearboxes for contemporary requirements. Until then, we can still have some fun manual Bimmers, including the latest from the M division: the 2027 M3 CS Handschalter. "We" refers to the United States and Canada; those are the only countries getting this special edition, but it's bittersweet

The Short-Lived Murano Hybrid For most of its life, the Nissan Murano was offered with a V6 engine. While four-cylinders were also available, one would typically associate it with six, and it's only in its current iteration that it opted for the downsized turbo route. At the moment, it's not offered with a hybrid, either. However, the midsize crossover was once available with an electrified powertrain. By short-lived, we mean it lasted only one model year and was sold in 2016. It was powered by

The ‘Fluttering Hood’ Lawsuit Over 2022 Outlander SUVs Mitsubishi Motors North America has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit involving certain 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander models, which are accused of having defective hoods that could flutter, shake, or partially open while driving. Plaintiffs alleged the hood assembly was prone to excessive movement at highway speeds, creating safety concerns for drivers who experienced violent hood vibrations during normal operation. The settlement received

Europe's foremost vehicle safety organisation, Euro NCAP, functions much like America's NHTSA and IIHS, which independently crash tests new cars and rates them on a scale of one to five stars so buyers know what they're actually getting into. Euro NCAP technical director Richard Schram told Drive that some brands are deliberately targeting fewer than five stars to keep costs down. The clearest example he gave was Dacia, a budget-focused brand that clearly doesn't aim for five stars. Instead, it

The Sienna's Fancier Cousins Minivans may have a domesticated image in America, but it's a different matter around the world. Many markets have tapped the potential of the luxury minivan market, and for Toyota, it's paying off big time. In Japan and parts of Asia, Toyota has been in the posh minivan game for over 20 years. It started with the Alphard, and eventually added the Vellfire as a 'sporty' alternative. Park an Alphard or a Vellfire next to a Sienna, and those models look and feel like L

Last weekend at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, the SCCA ran two days of Hoosier Super Tour races and we’ve got the livestream replay right here! These are some fun SCCA regional races and feature some cool cars that look like they would be a riot to drive near their limits. Check out the livestream replay below and let us know which ones you most want to drive. Video Description: The 2026 Hoosier Racing Tire SCCA Super Tour heads east to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for Rounds 11 & 12 of the se