Hurry Round Hondo Had How Much Power?
Hurry Round Hondo was a joint venture between Gale Banks and Peggy Brendell. The Banks-powered twin-turbo hydro boat produced a 1800 hp!
March 10, 2023
The Record-Breaking Banks Sidewinder Dakota
In 1999, Banks and Cummins set out to break the land speed record for diesel trucks at the Bonneville Salt Flats with the Dakota Sidewinder.
March 6, 2023
American Turbocar Pioneering the Tuner Car
In 1983 the American Turbocar Corporation (a sub-brand of Banks) was born. The venture was a direct result of GM’s production of “F” bodies.
January 6, 2023
1978 Turbochargers Book
In 1978, Gale co-authored what became the go-to handbook for turbocharging enthusiasts. First, let’s go back to 1971.
December 2, 2022
Working Through the Pandemic
This week’s journey to the past is to 2020 to see how Banks and Duramax continued working through the pandemic. Still fresh in relatively everyone’s minds, we
September 30, 2022
Board Certified Banks
Gale was appointed to the board of directors at the NHRA Museum. For this reason you could say Banks is board certified. Although Gale Banks has been
September 23, 2022
Bonneville Beauty Shots
In 1988 a book simply titled “Bonneville Salt Flats” was published. The book showcases some of the fastest vehicles. The Banks Bonneville Beauty aka the Pontiac Tran
August 19, 2022

ICON Truck gets Banks Power In 2012, ICON truck Lead Designer and Chief Executive Jonathan Ward, planned his next classic automotive design. Built around the anvil-strong Cummins
July 15, 2022
2004 Baja Race Invaded by Diesel
Other than an 8-point roll cage, 44-gallon fuel cell, KORE suspension, race seats, and chassis reinforcements, the Kroeker-Banks KORE 2003 Dodge Ram Cummins-powered truck was stock. The
May 27, 2022
Past to Present: Instructions Made Easy
When you buy a Banks product you’re never going to be in the dark on how to install it. With comprehensive videos that take you through each
April 8, 2022