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Materials science plus tech advancements have resulted in refining girder fork design as the perfect solution to fit this 3D-printed EV motorbike.View the full article

A red-flag incident for sidecar class favorites Ryan and Callum Crowe prompted organizers to come to a shock decision on May 28, 2026.View the full article

Motorcycle racer Daniel Ingham died after suffering a crash during qualifying at the 2026 Isle of Man TT race week. View the full article

Roland Sands proves once again why Royal Enfield’s 650 platform is one of motorcycling’s best custom canvases.View the full article

The new Givi X36 modular motorcycle helmet lineup focuses on comfort, lighter shell materials, and real-world long-distance riding.View the full article

There is something timeless about a properly executed Japanese cafe racer, and this custom-built Kawasaki KZ650 captures that spirit perfectly. Based on the highly respected 1970s Kawasaki platform, this machine combines vintage engineering with handcrafted detailing and a purposeful stripped-back aesthetic that feels both authentic and distinctive. Originally rebuilt from the ground up in 2014 by Nick Gale Custom Cycles in Wembley, the motorcycle underwent a comprehensive transformation that included a full engine strip and rebuild. At the heart of […] The post Bike of the Day: 1977 Kawasaki KZ650 Cafe Racer appeared first on Return of the Cafe Racers. View the full article

BMW revealed an M 1000 RR Isle of Man TT Limited Edition model to celebrate the 115th running of the IOM TT. Here's what makes it special.View the full article

I taught my girlfriend how to ride off-road on Segway's new Xaber 300 electric dirt bike. There’s no going back for her.View the full article

Eric Russell wanted to build something that wasn't a Mustang for his project car. Russell's 1985 Thunderbird is a supercharged beast.View the full article

You never know what you'll need during a drag-and-drive. We take a look at what goes into building and stocking a drag-and-drive trailer. View the full article

John Lytras ended a damp and misty opening day at Morgan Park fastest in ASBK Superbike practice, while Tom Edwards, Seth Dellow, Oscar Lewis, Thomas Cameron and John Burns topped the support-class combined times. The post Illustrated brief from Friday’s ASBK action at Morgan Park – Times – Image Gallery appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The FuelTech Radial Outlaws Racing Series and the Mid-West Drag Racing Series piled some of the meanest doorslammers in the country into U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in Martin, Mich. for Shakedown XXIII at M’Town — three days of eighth-mile knife fights with the Stroud Safety Pro Mods headlining a 10-class card that includes Radial vs. The World, Pro 275, Limited Drag Radial, X275, Ultra Street, X255, Gangster X, Top Sportsman, and Top Dragster. Twenty-six Pro Mods are chasing a 16-car field, and Kallee Mills drew first blood Thursday with a 3.5755 at 210.08 to top the opening qualifier. Saturday eliminations run under the lights with the whole show streaming live on FloRacing. This is your hub for the field, the brackets, the storylines, and every Drag Illustrated story filed from Martin. Jump to: How to Watch (FloRacing) · Storylines · Pro Mod Field · Classes in Action · Schedule · DI Coverage · Track Info Updating Live: Pro Mod qualifying continues Thursday and Friday nights, with the last qualifier Saturday morning before eliminations begin at 4 p.m. Field updates, bump-spot watches, and round-by-round Saturday results post here as sessions wrap. Class-by-class results added as the Drag Illustrated team confirms them. Event Facts EventShakedown XXIII at M’Town — AJPE-presentedSanctioningMid-West Drag Racing Series × FuelTech Radial Outlaws Racing SeriesTrackU.S. 131 Motorsports Park, Martin, Mich. (eighth-mile)DatesMay 26-30, 2026 (qualifying Thu/Fri, eliminations Saturday night)Headline classStroud Safety Pro Modified (16-car field)StreamingFloRacing.com — qualifying and eliminations livePromotersDuck X Productions (Donald Long, Radial Outlaws) · Mid-West Drag Racing Series How to Watch on FloRacing Every round of Shakedown at M’Town — qualifying Thursday and Friday, every elimination round Saturday — streams live on FloRacing.com. FloRacing is a Drag Illustrated partner and the home of every meaningful eighth-mile race in the country in 2026. Subscriptions get you the live feed plus on-demand archive. If you’re not at U.S. 131 Motorsports Park in person, that’s the only screen worth watching this weekend. Storylines to Watch Mills sets the tone — and Thornton has more in the car Kallee Mills opened with a .017 light and a 3.5755 at 210.08 — clean, on the chip, and the quickest pass of Q1. Jason Lee (3.5773) and Paul Gargus (3.5826) are right behind. But the speed leaderboard tells its own story: Ed Thornton snuck inside the 16 at the bump spot with a 3.6754 — and ran 218.77 mph doing it, the fastest trap speed in the field. If Thornton can convert that mph into ET, the Q1 leaderboard is going to look very different by the end of Friday. Watch Paige Coughlin (3.6033 / 211.57) and Jason Lee (3.5773 / 211.37) as the mph chasers between Mills and Thornton. 26 cars, 16 spots — bump-spot watch Twenty-six Pro Mods showed up for sixteen spots, and the cars on the outside looking in after Q1 read like a who’s-who of small-tire/Pro Mod regulars: Craig Sullivan, Ryan Bush, Don Klooster, Keith Haney, Justin Swanstrom, Don Walsh Jr., Aaron Wells, Greg Blevins Jr., Jim Widener, and Jason Kalso. Q2 Thursday night and Q3/Q4 Friday will move the bump number, and Swanstrom — a regular top-half qualifier — sitting 21st after Q1 is the kind of starting point that ends in a Friday night statement run. The MWDRS × Radial Outlaws mash-up Donald Long’s FuelTech Radial Outlaws Racing Series running on the same weekend, at the same track, alongside the Mid-West Drag Racing Series Pro Mods is the kind of card that didn’t exist a few years ago. The MWDRS Stroud Safety Pro Mods bring the big-tire, blown-and-nitrous-fueled heavy artillery. The Radial Outlaws side delivers Radial vs. The World, Pro 275, Limited Drag Radial, X275, and the rest of the small-tire ladder. Different rule books, different combinations, same starting line — and one Saturday night to settle it. Stroud Safety Pro Mod — After Q1 Twenty-six cars entered. Sixteen will race Saturday. Q1 numbers below — bump spot through No. 16 marked in red. Source: AccuTime / U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. Updates after each session. PosCar #DriverRTETMPH11968Kallee Mills.01723.5755210.0821078Jason Lee.07853.5773211.3735Paul Gargus.01683.5826211.2747074Robert Costa.03783.5886208.245077Ryan Martin.19663.5950211.4761758Kye Kelly.02353.5952208.627824Victor Alvarez.09303.5984210.5884632Jacob McNeal-.02343.6008210.38924Paige Coughlin.03793.6033211.57104450Peter Norton.04133.6065210.8711350Wes Distefano.03933.6137208.6212187Shawn Ellington.04753.6166208.82131595Bob Glenn.02543.6264204.4514391Jason Collins.02623.6288208.6215Q167Chris Russo.01593.6547205.57167070Ed Thornton.01703.6754218.7717385Craig Sullivan.02413.6789203.5318485Ryan Bush.23183.6810204.9219311KDon Klooster.15973.7039201.07204958Keith Haney.05243.7087203.442169Justin Swanstrom.20243.7199199.8222324Don Walsh Jr..02893.7642197.46231Aaron Wells.09774.2139130.70241974Greg Blevins Jr..07386.192474.3625308WJim Widener.15356.544762.79268749Jason Kalso.07228.089353.51 Pro Mod field bump spot will move with each session. Updated after Q2/Q3/Q4 and the Saturday morning final qualifier. Classes in Action at Shakedown XXIII SeriesClassMid-West Drag Racing SeriesStroud Safety Pro ModifiedFuelTech Radial OutlawsRadial vs. The WorldFuelTech Radial OutlawsPro 275FuelTech Radial OutlawsLimited Drag RadialFuelTech Radial OutlawsX275FuelTech Radial OutlawsUltra StreetFuelTech Radial OutlawsX255FuelTech Radial OutlawsGangster XMWDRS SportsmanTop SportsmanMWDRS SportsmanTop Dragster Schedule All times Eastern. Pro testing on the schedule Wednesday-Friday at $300/car. DayActivityTuesday, May 26Gates open 8 a.m. — early parking and vendor setupWednesday, May 27Gates 8 a.m. · Pro testing 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.Thursday, May 28Gates 8 a.m. · Pro testing 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. · Qualifying all classes 4 p.m. – midnightFriday, May 29Gates 8 a.m. · Pro testing 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. · Qualifying all classes 4 p.m. – midnightSaturday, May 30Gates 8 a.m. · Last qualifier all classes 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. · Eliminations 4 p.m. – midnight Drag Illustrated Coverage Drag Illustrated stories with Shakedown context — from MWDRS season-opener form lines to Radial Outlaws series news heading into Martin. This list grows as the weekend progresses. The WBS: Justin ‘Danger’ Nunley, Nooo Waaay Guy, Chevy Reeves, Billy The Kid, Keith Haney – The Wes Buck Show ahead of Shakedown weekend with key small-tire and Pro Mod voices.Mid-West Drag Racing Series Combines June and October Flying H Events Into One Double-Race – MWDRS calendar moves heading into and after Shakedown.Ellington, Chitty, Laughter, and Cunningham Claim Wins at MWDRS Season Opener in Tulsa – The form lines for the Pro Mods heading to Martin. Shawn Ellington is already in the Shakedown Q1 top 12.MWDRS Discontinues J&A Service Funny Car Class – The Pro Mods are now the headliner. Shakedown is the showcase.LaSala Walks Away: Snot Rocket Exits Radial Outlaws Over Mid-Season Rule Change – The Radial Outlaws season storyline that sets the table.“From the Outhouse to the Penthouse:” Keith Haney Discusses Impressive Showing at PDRA East Coast Nationals – Haney is in the Shakedown Pro Mod field, sitting on the outside after Q1. Track Info U.S. 131 Motorsports Park · 1249 14th St · Martin, MI 49070 One of the Midwest’s premier eighth-mile facilities and a long-running home of the Shakedown brand. Gates open 8 a.m. daily. Pro Mod qualifying results sourced from AccuTime / U.S. 131 Motorsports Park. Live and on-demand video on FloRacing. This story was originally published on May 28, 2026. The post Shakedown XXIII at M’Town: Pro Mod Field, Storylines, Schedule & Coverage first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Ducati has marked its centenary with the Collection 100, a set of ten numbered special editions limited to 100 units each and inspired by key motorcycles from the brand’s history. The post Ducati marks 100 years with ten Collection 100 specials appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

The NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing Series rolls into a brand-new home this weekend for the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS at Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville, Md. — the second of four new events on the 2026 tour and the seventh race of the 75th anniversary season. Top Fuel points leader Shawn Langdon brings momentum off his Chicago win. Antron Brown is back on the East Coast for a hometown run. Funny Car co-leaders Ron Capps and J.R. Todd headline a class that is producing a different winner almost every weekend. Reigning Pro Stock champ Dallas Glenn leads a stacked Pro Stock field, and Richard Gadson tries to fend off Gaige Herrera and Matt Smith in Pro Stock Motorcycle. This is your one-stop hub for the storylines, the schedule, the TV times, every Drag Illustrated story filed from MIR, and live qualifying and results as they come in. Jump to: Storylines · 75th Anniversary · Mission Challenge · Schedule · TV Schedule · National Records · DI Coverage · Track Info Updating Live: Friday provisional qualifying posts here after Q2 wraps Friday night. Final qualifying order and Sunday’s elimination ladders go up Saturday night. Winners, brackets, and the full event recap publish Sunday evening once eliminations conclude. Results sourced from Drag Race Central via CompuLink timing data. Event Facts EventInaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGSTrackMaryland International Raceway, Mechanicsville, Md.DatesMay 29-31, 2026Round7th of 20 races, 2026 NHRA Mission Foods Drag Racing SeriesClassesTop Fuel · Funny Car · Pro Stock · Pro Stock Motorcycle · NHRA Lucas Oil SeriesTVFS1 (Fri/Sat qualifying) · FOX (Sunday eliminations)TicketsNHRA.com/tickets · Kids 12 and under free with adult GA Storylines to Watch Top Fuel: Langdon’s lead, Brown’s home race, Kalitta’s title defense Chicago winner Shawn Langdon arrives in Maryland with the Top Fuel points lead and three wins in 2026. The biggest threat may be the driver he just beat: four-time world champion Antron Brown, who calls the Mid-Atlantic his East Coast home and is the No. 2 seed in this weekend’s Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge after a runner-up finish at Route 66. Reigning world champion Doug Kalitta, racing legend Tony Stewart, Gainesville winner Josh Hart, Justin Ashley, Leah Pruett, Clay Millican, and rookie Maddi Gordon — fresh off back-to-back 340-mph runs in Valdosta — round out a loaded field. Krista Baldwin continues her Top Fuel return. Funny Car: Two-way tie at the top, a class that won’t settle Through six races, Funny Car has produced six different winners. Ron Capps (two wins) and past world champ J.R. Todd are tied for the points lead. Four-time champion Matt Hagan sits third. Chicago winner Chad Green, Valdosta winner Jordan Vandergriff, Route 66 runner-up Alexis DeJoria, Jack Beckman, Spencer Hyde, and Austin Prock all enter Maryland with realistic Wally aspirations. Don’t sleep on independent campaigners “Nitro” Joe Morrison and Chicago firefighter Chris King, either — both are in the field. Pro Stock: Glenn leads, Hartford pushes, Anderson lurks Reigning world champion Dallas Glenn rides two wins to the points lead. Matt Hartford matches that win total. Six-time champion Greg Anderson, who has the Pomona Wally and a heartbreak red light in the Chicago final, is still very much in the title hunt. Six-time champion Erica Enders heads to MIR after her first No. 1 qualifier since 2024. Chicago winner Aaron Stanfield, Jeg Coughlin Jr., and T.J. Coughlin round out a class that has been the most predictably stacked in the building since Day 1. Pro Stock Motorcycle: Gadson’s grip, Maryland’s hometown rider World champion Richard Gadson leads the points. Gaige Herrera, six-time champ Matt Smith, Angie Smith (the Route 66 runner-up and No. 1 qualifier), John Hall, and Jianna Evaristo are all dangerous. Maryland native Kelly Clontz will have the home crowd. Steve Johnson‘s long-running Suzuki program is eager to get the NHRA back to the Mid-Atlantic. Expect the Smith camp to lead the qualifying sheet again — they have been at every event in 2026. 75th Anniversary: Muldowney, the Diamond Wally, a Pennant Giveaway Sunday’s winners will hoist a special 75th anniversary Diamond Wally — a one-time look reserved for the milestone season. The MIR debut weekend is also part of NHRA’s anniversary tour with: An appearance from three-time Top Fuel world champion Shirley Muldowney with a tribute to her trailblazing career.A free limited-edition NHRA pennant for the first 4,000 fans in attendance Sunday.Antron Brown joins the NHRA Top 75 Driver List, joining Tony Schumacher, Ron Capps, and Greg Anderson on the milestone-season roll. Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge Field The Saturday-only Top Fuel field is set off the four most recent results: Chicago winner Shawn Langdon draws Gainesville winner Josh Hart on one side of the ladder; Chicago runner-up Antron Brown meets Leah Pruett on the other. Mission Challenge finals run during the final qualifying sessions Saturday — winners get a bye into Sunday’s first round of eliminations and a paycheck on top of it. Schedule All times Eastern. NHRA Lucas Oil Series qualifying opens the racing each day at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 29 – Qualifying Day 1 Time (ET)Session10:00 a.m.Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series qualifying1:30 p.m.NHRA Mission Foods Series Q1 (all pro classes)4:00 p.m.NHRA Mission Foods Series Q2 (all pro classes) Saturday, May 30 – Qualifying Day 2 + Mission Challenge Time (ET)Session10:00 a.m.Lucas Oil qualifying + eliminations12:30 p.m.NHRA Mission Foods Series Q3 (all pro classes)3:00 p.m.NHRA Mission Foods Series Q4 + Mission #2Fast2Tasty Challenge finals5:00 p.m.Lucas Oil eliminations continue Sunday, May 31 – Eliminations Time (ET)Session10:00 a.m.Pre-race ceremonies11:00 a.m.NHRA Mission Foods Series eliminations begin TV Schedule (FOX/FS1) DayWindow (ET)NetworkCoverageFriday, May 297:00 p.m.FS1Qualifying coverageSaturday, May 309:00 p.m.FS1Qualifying coverageSunday, May 313:00 p.m.FOXThree hours of eliminations / finals National Records to Watch MIR’s NHRA national-event debut means no track records exist for the venue — every pass this weekend will set the bar. National records as they stand entering the weekend: ClassNational ET RecordNational Speed RecordTop Fuel3.623 – Brittany Force (Sept ’19, Reading)345.00 – Shawn Langdon (May ’26, Valdosta)Funny Car3.793 – Robert Hight (Aug ’17, Brainerd)341.68 – Austin Prock (Nov ’24, Pomona)Pro Stock6.443 – Greg Anderson (March ’25, Gainesville)215.55 – Erica Enders (May ’14, Englishtown)Pro Stock Motorcycle6.627 – Gaige Herrera (Oct ’23, Dallas)205.04 – Matt Smith (July ’21, Sonoma) Drag Illustrated Pre-Race Coverage Every Drag Illustrated story filed ahead of and during the inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals, newest first. This list updates throughout race weekend. Pruett Looks to Maintain Consistency, Hagan Aiming for Points Lead at NHRA Potomac Nationals presented by JEGS – Tony Stewart Racing’s Top Fuel and Funny Car duo head to Maryland with momentum and points ambitions.Steve Johnson Eager to Bring NHRA Drag Racing to Maryland International Raceway – The 200-mph Suzuki veteran on what NHRA’s MIR debut means for the East Coast scene.Alexis DeJoria Heats Up Performance as Summer Nears Heading Into Inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals – Off her Route 66 runner-up, DeJoria likes where her Bandero Cafe Funny Car is at heading to MIR.“Nitro” Joe Morrison Ready to Race at Potomac Nationals – Independent Funny Car campaigner Joe Morrison previews his Potomac Nationals run.Maryland International Raceway’s Royce Miller Discusses Preparation For NHRA Potomac Nationals – MIR’s Royce Miller on what it takes to host the NHRA for the first time.Antron Brown Brings Momentum to Inaugural NHRA Potomac Nationals Presented by JEGS – The four-time Top Fuel world champion likes his AB Motorsports Matco Tools team’s progress heading into a hometown East Coast race.Visit St. Mary’s MD and NHRA Set for Fan Fest Ahead of Maryland International Raceway Debut – Pre-race Fan Fest in St. Mary’s County ahead of NHRA’s MIR debut.JEGS Named Presenting Sponsor for NHRA Debut at Maryland International Raceway – JEGS comes on as title presenting sponsor for the inaugural Potomac Nationals. Track Info & Directions Maryland International Raceway · 27861 Budds Creek Road · Mechanicsville, Md. From the DC area: Beltway I-495 to Exit 7A (Branch Ave) · south 13 miles · left on Rt. 5 S · 3 miles, left at light to stay on Rt. 5 S · 13 miles, right on Rt. 236 · 6 miles to end, left on Rt. 234, MIR on right.From the south: I-95 N to Exit 104 (Rt. 301 N) · across the Potomac River Bridge · 5 miles, right on Rt. 234 · 7 miles to MIR in Budds Creek on the right. Race results sourced from Drag Race Central via CompuLink timing data. Photos courtesy NHRA/National Dragster. This story was originally published on May 28, 2026. The post 2026 NHRA Potomac Nationals: Schedule, Storylines, Results & Coverage first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article

Honda’s 2027 CRF450R receives its biggest overhaul in more than a decade, including a new 449.5 cc engine, 10.3 per cent more power, reduced weight, a 70 per cent new frame and a renamed CRF450R HRC-WE Works Edition. The post 2027 Honda CRF450R gets biggest overhaul in a decade appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Royal Enfield’s Guerrilla 450 APEX will arrive in Australia from June, priced from $8,390 rideaway and offered in APEX Red and APEX Black. The post Royal Enfield | Introducing the Guerrilla 450 APEX appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

Daniel Ingham, 33, from Melton Mowbray, was killed during Isle of Man TT qualifying at Doran’s Bend. TT organisers have also suspended the Sidecar class for the remainder of the 2026 event after a separate serious incident. The post Another death rocks TT 2026 as Sidecar class cancelled after separate incident appeared first on MCNews. View the full article

It’s time for more LIVE drag racing, and this time it is from the big money bracket races at Darana Raceway National Trail in Hebron Ohio as they Laris Motorsports Insurance $75,000 To Win race weekend starts now. It’s the Thursday Warmup Race, but the action will still be hot and heavy. There are hundreds of cars and drivers on the property ready to take home the big money, but it is going to be anyone’s game. The track is great, ready, and waiting for the champions to show themselves. Video Description: American R/C + Riggeals Thursday Warm-Up | Darana Raceway | Hebron, OH MotorMania TV is LIVE from Darana Raceway in Hebron, Ohio for the opening day of the Laris Motorsports Insurance $75K presented by Vintage! TB Promotions kicks off a massive four-day bracket racing event with the American R/C + Riggeals Thursday Warm-Up — $5,000 to the winner! Darana Raceway | 2650 National Rd SW | Hebron, OH 43025 Thursday, May 28, 2026 MMTV Live Coverage begins approximately 12:00 PM EDT PURSE Winner: $5,000 Runner-Up: $1,000 Semi: $500 1/4s: $250 1/8s: $100 (Re-Entry) / $250 (Entry) UltraTech Race-Fab Championship Points Series — Race #2 WIRED DESIGNS LLC BOX BONUS Friday: $2,000 | Saturday: $5,000 | Sunday: $2,000 Entry: RaceDerbyCity.com Pre-Entry: $199 | Opens March 26 at Noon ‍ Promoters: TB Promotions Tyler Bohannon: 502-417-0008 Brian Whitworth: 502-715-1778 Live stream presented by MotorMania TV powered by Weldon Rover Cam courtesy of Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales The post FREE LIVE DRAG RACING: Laris Motorsports Insurance $75K Livestream Starts With The THURSDAY WARM-UP appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

US 131 has been open for testing the past two days as both the Mid West Drag Racing Series and Radial Outlaws Racing Series prepare to take over the famed US 131 Motorsports Park. 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’re excited to see how the weekend goes, but not before we share the testing action courtesy of our friend NC ProModer. Video Desciption: The Midwest Drag Racing Series and The Radial Outlaws Racing Series merge together for the Iconic ShakeDown XXII event. Big and Small tire testing in preparation for the SHakedown at US 131 Motorsports Park. The post Free Livestream: Check Out Big And Small Tire Testing At US131 As The Mid West Drag Racing Series And Radial Outlaws Prepare For The Weekend! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Watch RideApart delve into Ducati's Centenario limited-edition lineup consisting of 10 bikes, each limited to just 100 units, and each representing historic models from the brand's history.View the full article

Opinions are like belly buttons, meaning everyone’s got one, but that doesn’t mean they are based on facts. It is absolutely insane how many people have opinions on how to use a tool correctly, and how often those people are just wrong. So how do you know whether to believe some of the internet claims about how operating an impact wrench or gun one way vs the other is better or worse? Unless you try them all out, how will you know which ones work and don’t work and which things make your work more efficient? Thankfully we have the Torque Test Channel, which only tests tools and equipment, so we can get at the truth with these Top 20 Do’s and Don’ts. Video Description: Today we investigate years worth of suggestions, hacks, tips and tricks to getting the most out of your impact wrench and impact driver, or learn if they are simply old wives’ tales. The post Tool Tech: Mythbusting! Putting 20 Myths About Using An Impact To The Test! Which Do’s And Don’t Actually Matter? appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

If you are under the age of 20, you might not recognize this car, but otherwise you’ve probably seen a BMW Isseta before. Made famous again by the lovable and weird Steve Urkel character on Family Matters in the 1990’s, this little car is weird, cute, and fun with a heavy emphasis on the little and weird. With an entire nose that opens up, and a steering wheel that pivots out of the way, it required some practice to climb in and out of comfortably. But they are a car that makes you smile and definitely draws everyone’s attention. Think Smart Car but way older. In the video below from Jay Leno’s Garage you’ll learn all about these little cars and also see why Jay thinks this might be the ultimate city car. I mean it is easy to park! Video Description: Jay Leno steps inside an absolute automotive hero that looks anything but heroic: a 1958 BMW Isetta 300. Before BMW built precision sports cars and luxury sedans, the company was completely devastated by World War II. Restricted by post-war regulations, they desperately needed a vehicle to keep them afloat. And this eccentric, Italian-designed microcar was exactly what saved the brand. Jay welcomes guest Danny Patlin to the garage to explore the engineering details of this iconic bubble car. Originally designed in Italy by ISO (a company that famously manufactured refrigerators and deep freezers), the Isetta features its legendary single front-opening door, complete with a pivoting steering wheel assembly. BMW bought the licensing rights, re-engineered the vehicle with premium German craftsmanship, and stuffed it with an air-cooled 298cc four-stroke motorcycle engine. With over 160,000 units sold in its era, the Isetta gave BMW the financial capital to build the performance machinery they are known for today. Watch as Jay and Danny squeeze into the cabin for a hilarious, flat-out test drive through the streets of Los Angeles. It’s a classic case of why driving a slow car fast is sometimes the most fun you can have on wheels! The post It’s Got 1 Cylinder and 13 Horsepower! Is It Actually The Best City Car Out There? Here’s Why Jay Leno Thinks So! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Tommy Lee Byrd, The Hot Rod Hoarder, is back at it with another great video of some insanely rare and awesome muscle cars. These cars were all on hand at the Corvette Expo and Chevys in the Smokies event and we really wish we could have been there. Just look at the machines in this video! We’ll let Tommy do what he does, and tell us all about them. Pay attention, cause this stuff is rad. Video Description: COPO Nova, L79 Chevelles, Big Block Corvettes! The Corvette Expo and Chevys in the Smokies has it covered. There are so many high-end muscle cars and amazing Corvettes on hand, and there always seems to be a special focus on true survivors. There were so many great cars on hand and I picked out a few of my favorites to showcase in this video. You’ll see a one-of-one 1965 Chevelle 300 with a Corvette-spec 396/425hp big block, prototype M22 four-speed transmission and 12 bolt Positraction rear end with 4.88 gears! You’ll see multiple big block Corvettes, most with ’70s styling, including fender flares, side pipes and big ol tires! My favorite was a Hugger Orange ’69 Stingray that was painted in the ’70s and preserved perfectly. Big flares, 50-series Pro Trac tires, and of course a 427 under the hood. You’ll see a COPO ’68 Chevy II, which is a special collaboration between Fred Gibb and Dick Harrell. 1 of only 50 built, and one of just a handful known to exist. Dick Harrell 427 under the fiberglass stinger hood. #musclecars #corvette #chevrolet The post This Show is PACKED with RARE Muscle Cars & Cool Corvettes! It’s Corvette Expo And Chevys In The Smokies! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

Doing a compression test on an engine is pretty straight forward, and only requires a couple of tools. And only one of those is a “specialty” tool, and you can either rent one from your local auto parts store, or buy them from Amazon and Harbor Freight for as little as $15. You can buy a great kit for between $25 and $50 and unless you are getting a compression AND leakdown tester kit in one, don’t go spending over $100 on a tool set like this. The truth about compression testing is that the number is not as important as making sure all the cylinders are close to each other. The number will change with camshafts and compression ratios, so focus on consistency. Here’s a video from our friends at Blueprint Engines on how to test compression on your own engine. Video Description: In this technical guide from BluePrint Engines, we walk you through how to properly perform a compression test on your engine and explain what your results actually mean. A compression test is one of the most important diagnostic procedures for identifying engine health issues such as worn piston rings, leaking valves, blown head gaskets, and cylinder sealing problems. In this video, we cover the proper testing procedures, common mistakes to avoid, and how to interpret your compression readings accurately. Whether you’re troubleshooting a misfire, diagnosing low power, or checking the health of a fresh build, this step-by-step tutorial will help you compression test your engine with confidence. The post BluePrint Engines Tech: Compression Testing The Right Way. Check Out The Simple Tools And Techniques You Need! appeared first on BangShift.com. View the full article

The Southeast Gassers Association Rumble in Ringgold presented by Harbin’s Mechanical Services, the third race in the championship season originally scheduled for May 30, will not rumble with the roar of SEGA power as scheduled. Instead, due to an increasingly unfavorable forecast, Brainerd Motorsports Park and SEGA officials have made the decision to postpone the event. “It’s been tough, it’s been a rollercoaster,” was Leslie Horne’s (SEGA owner and competitor) statement concerning watching the weather change radically for the worst up to the postponement decision. He continued concerning the situation, saying, “We really don’t have any other choice but to postpone – great news is that Amy [Brainerd Motorsports Park Track Manager] has worked with us tirelessly to find an open weekend to race.” However, SEGA championship drag racing will race in northern Georgia and remain as the third race on the 2026 season schedule. The new date for The Rumble in Ringgold is June 12-13 at Brainerd Motorsports Park. Race three on the season for 2026 in SEGA drag racing will ignite Friday at 5:00 p.m. eastern with a SEGA-only test and tune (gates open at 3:00 p.m. with $20 admission). Saturday will showcase qualifying at 1:00 p.m. eastern with championship eliminations to follow ($25 admission or $35 for a weekend pass). For more information, you can visit www.southeastgassers.com or www.brainerdmotorsports.com – also check out the social media outlets for both the Southeast Gassers Association and Brainerd Motorsports Park on the major platforms such as Facebook. Southeast Gassers Association Remaining 2026 Schedule 6/13 Brainerd Motorsports Park – Ringgold, GA 6/27 Knoxville Dragway – Knoxville, TN 8/1 Rockingham Dragway – Rockingham, NC 8/22 Farmington Dragway – Mocksville, NC 9/12 Greer Dragway – Greer, SC 10/9, 10 Gulfport Dragway – Gulfport, MS (Double Feature) 10/31 Shadyside Dragway – Shelby, NC This story was originally published on May 28, 2026. The post Southeast Gassers Association Postpones The Rumble in Ringgold to June 12-13 at Brainerd Motorsports Park first appeared on Drag Illustrated. View the full article