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Maddi Gordon continued to gain experience at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals, where she lost a close opening-round race Sunday morning at Maryland International Raceway. The NHRA Rookie of the Year contender made a string of consistent passes across qualifying and eliminations, giving her confidence in her Rob Flynn and Troy Fasching-tuned Carlyle Tools Top Fuel dragster as the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series kicked off a stretch of three consecutive races. Gordon held on to her No. 6

Angelle Sampey continued to build momentum in her Top Alcohol Dragster career at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS, overcoming a challenging start to qualifying before narrowly missing a first-round victory at Maryland International Dragway. Driving the Hangsterfer’s/FVP A/Fuel Dragster for Michalek Brothers Racing, Sampey and her team faced a challenging start to qualifying. In the opening session, Sampey encountered tire smoke immediately off the starting line and was

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series made its first appearance at Maryland International Raceway over the weekend, bringing Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, and Pro Stock Motorcycle to one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most established drag racing venues for the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS. DI contributing photographer Larry Brown was on the grounds throughout the weekend, capturing the full scope of the event — from nitro cars and Pro Stock machines on track to staging-la

Fresh off their second runner-up appearance through the first six events, Alexis DeJoria and the Bandero Café Funny Car team continued to run with the top of the class when the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series made its debut appearance at Maryland International Raceway for the NHRA Potomac Nationals. Aboard her 12,000-horsepower Chevrolet SS, DeJoria was solid throughout qualifying at the inaugural event, picking up five bonus points en route to securing a qualifying position in the top hal

Racing in a Nitro Funny Car for the first time on the NHRA tour this season, “Nitro” Joe Morrison and the Herzhauser Funny Car acquitted themselves with a solid outing at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals. The veteran driver drove the Herzhauser Funny Car to the No. 16 qualifier position. The team came into Maryland International Raceway with a plan to make limited runs based on car count as well as the performance of the rest of the Funny Cars in the class. Their solo run on Saturday morning

Reigning NHRA Rookie of the Year Spencer Hyde continued his strong sophomore campaign in the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series this weekend, advancing to the Funny Car quarterfinals at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS at Maryland International Raceway.   Driving the Head Contractors and Engineers Funny Car for veteran crew chief Jim Head, Hyde qualified third in a highly competitive 16-car field at the seventh event of the 2026 season. The Canadian standout secured his

Mike and Joe are back at it, working on the Cadillac to get it on the road this year. There is a lot to do, but they keep chipping away at it and in the video below it’s time for the floors to come together. 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 setback

I love vintage RVs, and especially eyebrow Winnebago RV’s. I know several people who have built custom versions of these, and also love them when they are just a survivor or restoration. But this one here is really something special. Built to be the ultimate hot rod hauler ramp truck, this thing is really something special. They call it the Rampabago which is funny but fitting. Check it out in the photos below and let us know what you think. Video Description: The RAMPABAGO Winnebago Car Haule

Technology has changed the way high-performance parts are made. Here's a look at how CPP makes its tubular control arms. View the full article

Everyone loves a big elaborate custom build, but I have to say that I also really love the simple, quick, and budget friendly builds like this one from Puddin’s Fab Shop. I wish more of my unfinished projects had stayed simple and budget friendly so I could be driving more of them right now. This video below is all about the fun 1984 S10 pickup that Puddin recently bought and spent just three days making into something special. I totally approve, as the end result really is something that would

US 131 has been throwing one hell of a drag race with both the Mid West Drag Racing Series and Radial Outlaws Racing Series during the Shakedown at US131. Both sanctioning bodies on the grounds for one weekend of amazing action is really something special, and in the NC Pro Moder video below we’ve got Limited Drag Radial, Pro 275, and RvW action. I’ve raced there a few times and can tell you that this facility is really nice, in a beautiful setting, and draws lots of racers. We we’re excited to

It is kind of amazing how differently engine combos can sound at full song.You can take the same long block and top it with five different induction setups and get some very different sounding engines. A turbo combo will be amazingly powerful, but quiet in comparison to say the same engine but with a ProCharger. Change it to a roots blower, and it will sounds completely different again, and even different than a screw style blower. And forget about a carbureted naturally aspirated combo, because

If you are regular around here then you know that we really dig the Southeast Gassers Association. I mean, what’s not to love? Big rpm, big burnouts, wheelstands, gear banging shifts, and heads up racing action make this series something truly special. Lucky for you, our friend Tommy Lee Byrd, aka the Hot Rod Hoarder, was on hand and shooting video because he got some really special stuff. Check out the video and let us know which one of these epic gassers is your favorite! Video Description:

Just one week after the famed Indy 500, the IndyCar Series was back at it for another weekend of racing. This time it was at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, which couldn’t be more different than the Indy 500. As a tight street circuit, the Detroit Grand Prix really keeps drivers on their toes. Unfortunately for some of those drivers, the walls on the streets of Detroit tried real hard to jump out and grab them. The racing was hot and heavy, and certainly fun to watch. I love street circuits, a

When we got the opportunity to work with Pavement Pounder Events last year, we jumped at it because Cole and his crew are great people who were doing great things. So when they announced their Motor City to Wheel Hub Live trip for this year I immediately told them that we wanted to be involved again. Within a day or two, BANGshift contributor extraordinaire, Scott Liggett, said he wanted to go and cover it. I was hoping I’d get to come too, but the scheduling just didn’t work out. Thankfully, we

John Jackson is back at it, this time in Alabama for the Battle in Bama and the OBS Nationals. This was an epic weekend at Talladega Super Speedway, and the trucks that showed up were really something special. Whether you are into late models or classics, minis or fullsize rigs, you will dig something at this show. And if you are like us you are going to dig a bunch of things. Check it out if you like custom cars and trucks! Video Description: Wild Weekend at Battle in Bama 2026: If you’ve ev

This here is the kind of hot rod that gets your attention and makes you think “perfect” as you walk up to it. I’m sure that once you start looking close, someone is going to have something to say about one choice or another, but when it comes to Model A hot rods this bad boy right here is something special. I love a good traditionally styled Model A in general, but the fact that this one is painted a color that we normally don’t see at traditional shows, really turns my crank. I dig this car 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’

Shannon is back at the fab work on the FJ40, with the roof and dash coming along, as well as the pedals and steering in a second video. There is a lot more going on as well, but that’s the fab wwork we’re seeing in this one. 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 like a Landcru

With real money on the line at Thunder at the Rock, some of the quickest and fastest 275 and 28 cars in the south came to play in 2026. Heavy hitters were out and in search of the big money, and that meant the smack talk, racing, and betting were all top notch. Our friends at Spoold Media were on hand to catch all the fun racing action, so check out the video below and let us know what you think. This is some fun racing at an even that everyone talks about. Enjoy. Video Description: We return

The 9th annual Ronnie Buff Memorial featuring King of the South at Shadyside Dragway took place once again over Memorial Day Weekend in what has arguably become the biggest 28×10.5 small-tire shootout in the country. Despite constant rain showers cancelling Saturday’s schedule, King of the South delivered an incredible two rounds of action on Sunday before Mother Nature eventually won out and pots were split between all remaining drivers in King of the South, Knight of the South (26×8.5 tire

Wrapping up the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS at Maryland International Raceway on Sunday, Troy Coughlin Jr. in the JEGS Pro Stock car and Greg Stanfield in the Janac Brothers Racing Pro Stock entry led Elite Motorsports with semi-final finishes. Troy Jr. started the day from the No. 6 qualifying position and handled the JEGS machine past Eric Latino and Kenny Delco before falling short to reigning world champion and eventual runner-up Dallas Glenn. It was a tight side-b

Mustang Week Charlotte has some great drag racing classes on tap. Here's how you can race your Ford at zMax during the event. View the full article

Four-time Top Fuel world champion Antron Brown’s weekend at the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS came to an end in the opening round of eliminations Sunday at Maryland International Dragway. Brown and the Matco Tools team opened qualifying with a solid 3.950-second pass at 312.21 mph despite dropping a cylinder near the finish line. The run placed the Matco Tools Eagle Experience Top Fuel dragster in the provisional No. 9 position. The team improved during the Friday ev

The Shakedown At M'Town put on a great show. Here's all the highlights from this Pro Mod and radial racing event.View the full article

Three-time NHRA Funny Car world champion Ron Capps entered the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals tied for the points lead with J.R. Todd after capturing two wins in three final rounds in the first six races of the NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series season. By reaching the semifinal round Sunday at Maryland International Raceway, Capps became the sole points leader in his NAPA Auto Care Funny Car at the first of three back-to-back-to-back races.   Qualifying was a learning experience for Capps

If there was any doubt that the Locked-In Series has become one of the West Coast’s must-see heads-up racing programs, Round 2 at Famoso Dragstrip put those questions to rest. Under near-perfect weather conditions and on a well-prepared racing surface that stayed glued up throughout the event, racers delivered a full day of hard-fought battles during another exciting chapter of Locked-In competition at Famoso Dragstrip. The action was intense from the opening round to the final win light