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We’ve got more PDRA Drag Racing video from the East Coast Nationals thanks to our friend NC Promoder. In the video below you’ll see PDRA Pro Boost and Pro Nitrous qualifying from Darana Motorsports Park where the East Coast Nationals are underway. If you like Pro Mod racing, and want to see some of the hottest PDRA racers out there, then this is the video for you. The post Drag Racing Video: PDRA East Coast Nationals Pro Boost And Pro Nitrous Qualifying Video. appeared first on BangShi

Have you ever walked into someone’s shop or garage and seen a tool that got you excited because you realized it is something someone customized? I’ve done it too many times to count, and am always interested in seeing why someone modified their tools in a particular way. Sometimes it is obvious, but other times not so much. But when Jason from Fireball Tools put out this latest video, showing him bringing one of their fab tables and a stand up drill press together, I knew this one was going to b

I’m a big fan of a good drill bit, like anyone else who’s having to drill holes. But there are some serious differences in bits, regardless of the price. With all the different coatings, tip designs, and more available it is often hard to decide which ones you need in your tool box. The nicest bits I’ve used in recent years are the stepped tip bits, which power through thinner materials. One thing that I learned many years ago was that the drill bit only needs to be long enough to go through the

Brand Pride If you work for a major brand, you're expected to take it seriously in terms of brand loyalty. This loyalty entails using the brand's products as much as possible. There are even some companies that offer preferential perks to those who remain loyal, while those who don't are often overlooked. It's now coming to light that a major automotive manufacturer is implementing strict rules for using its own brand products rather than competitors' cars. This issue is going viral and sparking

(Words by Jim McIlvaine, Photos by Kaleb Kelley) The 2026 season of OPTIMA’s Ultimate Street Car series officially kicked off at G2 Motorsports Park in Anna, Texas. When the grid lined up, the field included the defending OPTIMA Ultimate Street Car Invitational (OUSCI) champion, Austin Barnes, five of the regular season class champions from 2025 and five of the top-10 OUSCI finishers from last season. What do they all know about G2 Motorsports, that compelled them all to make sure they started t

Legal Limits on Aesthetics Vanity plates can add another layer of aesthetic appeal to a car, with some designs even supporting causes such as Breast Cancer Awareness through pink plates. However, the San Diego Police Department (SDPD) warns that modified license plates are illegal and may result in confiscation or even vehicle impoundment, as altered plates can pose safety concerns. In a report by CBS 8 San Diego, SDPD Officer Anthony Carrasco said dozens of illegal license plates were confiscat

The Weight of the Matter The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents major automakers like General Motors and Toyota, is pushing to replace the gas tax with a single fee based on vehicle weight. While the proposal aims to address declining gas tax revenue used to fund highway repairs, such a measure could disproportionately impact owners of pickup trucks, SUVs, and electric vehicles. That is because trucks and SUVs typically use heavy-duty components to improve capability, often at

The Jeep Wagoneer S, the brand’s first all-electric vehicle for the U.S. market, is already being recalled a little over a year after the start of deliveries. FCA US has notified the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that it is recalling 11,767 Jeep Wagoneer S SUVs because a liftgate hinge cover may detach, turning into a road hazard for other vehicles and increasing the risk of a crash. Loose Plastic Trim Can Become a Dangerous Road Hazard on the Road

More Than Just Texting Streaming has made content easier to access, adding a layer of convenience for users. However, The Guardian reports that it is also increasing road risk, as more drivers use apps like TikTok behind the wheel – a clear form of distracted driving. TikTok is built around short-form content, with some videos lasting only a few seconds, while others, such as dance challenges, run a bit longer. That means users can consume a full clip and get a quick dose of entertainment almost

A Ghost That’s Meant to Intimidate Dubai-based car customization brand Venuum Black has unveiled its take on the Rolls-Royce Ghost, dubbed the RR Ghost Vanta. Purists may want to look away, as the ultra-luxury sedan receives a series of visual modifications that give it a far more aggressive stance – an approach not traditionally associated with the Rolls-Royce brand. Perhaps the most noticeable change is the lowered ride height, which gives the Ghost a more street-oriented presence. That look i

The Epic Dubai Police Fleet Dubai may be situated in the middle of the desert, but it has, over the years, quickly become a place of extreme opulence. It is one of the very few places on earth where wealth and status are flaunted and celebrated by all. It has also become a natural playground for the wealthy elite who love speed. Super car sightings in Dubai are commonplace and part of everyday life. So it's no small surprise that even the local police get in on the lifestyle by employing some e

Likely the Wildest Cruiser We've Seen to Date Dubai Police have expanded their already headline-grabbing fleet with a new addition that manages to outshine even their Bugattis and Lamborghinis. The force has officially taken delivery of a Mansory-modified Ferrari Purosangue, unveiled during the 1000 Miglia Experience UAE 2025. Even for a city that treats hypercars as daily tools of governance, this might be the most outrageous patrol vehicle yet. The one-off build, known as the Mansory Pugnator,

Dodge has successfully defended itself in a lawsuit brought by owners of the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat who claimed their SUVs lost value after the model returned to production two years later. Owners argued they were misled into believing the 2021 Durango SRT Hellcat would be a one-year, 3,000-unit run, a promise that justified paying steep premiums. Some plaintiffs reportedly spent as much as $114,225 – expecting their SUVs to become future collectibles. Instead, average resale values plummeted

To wrap up 2025, Dylan McCool sat down to give everyone an update on his current projects and some of what to expect in 2026. If you are a fan of all the cool stuff he has going on, then check out the video to see what is in store for your favorite project. Is it the ’58 Plymouth, the Mustang II, or the Monaco body swap? Maybe it’s one of the other jillion he has sitting around? Check it out right here. Video Description: Been waiting on an update on your favorite project car or truck? Look no

We’re all about made in the USA parts when they make sense, but I’m very well known for saying that crap is crap, regardless of where it comes from. The point being that you should buy the best parts you can afford, regardless of where they come from. There are a lot of great performance parts being manufactured all over the world. But if you are here in the U.S. and wanting to know how your American Made intake manifold stacks up against some import models, check out this dyno testing video whe

Ed Iskenderian, at 104 years old, was the oldest living hot rodder on earth! And as my friend David Freiburger wrote on Facebook, “If you define ‘hot rodding pioneer’ as ‘doing it in the ’30s and helped establish the hobby and industry,’ then he’s the last of his kind that I am aware of.” Which is to say, that as far as we know there is nobody else alive that has been a hot rodder longer. And when you look at what he’s done for hot rodding, racing, and the aftermarket industry in general, his li

Unless you are a professional EFI tuner, you probably don’t know all the features that are included in one of the new ECUs that are available today. Hell, even if you are a professional you probably don’t know them all. I can’t tell you the number of times that I’ve had to explain how to setup automatic data logging to racers. And that’s just one little thing. Hell, there are a jillion users of modern EFI that have never even plugged in their own laptop to them because they had them installed so

IAC, Idle Air Control, is a little valve that controls a vacuum leak on fuel injected vehicles. In a carbureted application the throttle blades allow just enough air for the car to idle to pass through the “closed” throttle blades. In a typical single blade throttle body the amount of air that can go around the blade isn’t enough to maintain a fixed idle speed when loads change. The IAC opens and closes to control the airflow in order to maintain a target idle speed. Setting your IAC is the dif

Mercedes-Benz is clearly going out of its way to keep momentum behind its electric G-Wagon. The brand has now doubled its incentive bonus to $10,000, according to CarsDirect, up from the previous $5,000, which shows Merc is very well aware of the current state of the EV market – annual EQS sales have not exceeded 30,000 units. The updated deal applies to both purchases and leases, giving buyers more flexibility than before. It also shows that even at the very top end of the luxury spectrum, auto

We’re days away from the world premiere of the all-new electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but the company has given us a taste of what’s to come with a first look at the sedan’s interior. This car will compete directly with the well-received BMW i3, so it has to do well, and that includes how comfortable and upscale the cabin feels. Described as a personal retreat by the automaker, the new C-Class continues Merc’s run of designing the flashiest interiors in the luxury segment—but you better be a fa

A Tough SUV Meets an Unexpected Issue The Mercedes-Benz G-Class has built its name on being tough and dependable, the kind of SUV you expect to handle just about anything. But even legends have their weak spots, especially when new tech enters the mix. Now, some 2025 G580 with EQ Technology models are being recalled due to a wheel issue. Put simply, the bolts holding the wheels on can loosen up over time, and in rare cases, a wheel could actually come off while driving. That’s not what you expec

There is a lot of wiring going on in your average newer built hot rod, what with EFI and electric everything and all that. But even if you have an older, or more traditional, ride there are still plenty of wiring connection to make when it comes to switches, lights, etc. And when something doesn’t work right, especially intermittently, it is annoying as hell. What people sometimes ignore is that nearly all electrical issues in a vehicle revolve around a poor connection of some kind. It is pretty

How Tesla Saved Hundreds of Millions For years, the world's richest man, Elon Musk, has been vocal about rejecting what he once called “shady” tax loopholes. Yet a recent Reuters investigation suggests that Tesla leveraged one of the oldest tricks in the multinational playbook: profit shifting. By routing roughly $18 billion in profits through subsidiaries in the Netherlands and Singapore, the automaker likely avoided at least $400 million in U.S. taxes. The mechanism is familiar to tax speciali

Tesla CEO Elon Musk is no stranger to controversy, but his latest claim regarding his automaker's "Full Self-Driving (Supervised)" semi-autonomous technology could be seen as endangering lives. Roughly a month ago, Musk promised that FSD would soon allow users to text and drive, reports Electrek. FSD is still not a Level 5 hands-off, eyes-off, fully autonomous technology, but in a post on X (formerly Twitter), Musk yesterday responded to a question asking if the latest FSD v14.2.1 update allows

A Smaller Lineup, But Not a Slower Pipeline Tesla’s lineup is in transition. The Model S and Model X are being dropped, leaving just the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck. That’s a big shift from Tesla’s earlier plans, especially for buyers looking for something more premium. The Cybercab is also coming, but it’s built for robotaxi use, not for families or buyers who want a practical, everyday vehicle. It doesn’t fill the gap left by the outgoing flagships. Here’s where it gets interesting. The R