Time Machine: Automotive Hall of Fame
On January 25, 2009, Gale Banks received a Distinguished Service Citation from The Automotive Hall of Fame. This citation is Hall of Fame’s oldest ongoing recognition and
September 5, 2023
MADE IN THE USA Top Alcohol Funny Car
Gale Banks, racing isn’t really seen as a chance to flex muscles and brag about who’s the fastest or most powerful. Take his 1988 project vehicle MADE IN THE USA top alcohol funny car.
April 21, 2023
Rare Firebird Rises from the Ashes
This is a pretty rare Firebird find. Rob Youngblood gave us a call to see if we had any information on his 1983 Pontiac Firebird.
April 7, 2023
Vintage Banks Truck Concept
As you can see from the video above, this is a “vintage” VHS recording of a local morning news broadcast about a vintage Banks Truck.
March 31, 2023
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