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Mike Ryan, a skilled stunt driver and racer, is preparing for the release of “Size Matters 2,” a video showcasing the incredible capabilities of his Banks Super-Turbo Freightliner. The video will feature jaw-dropping stunts, including a massive jump over multiple cars. This project demonstrates the power and versatility of the Super-Turbo engine and the daring spirit of Mike Ryan.
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Gale Banks on Motorweek: The Future of Diesel Power
Tune in to Motorweek’s “Goss’ Garage” to hear Gale Banks discuss the latest trends in the diesel aftermarket. Learn about the impact of electronic engine controls and the benefits of innovative technologies like the Banks Straight-Shot water-methanol system and iQ monitor.
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Gale Banks, a renowned automotive innovator, recently appeared on the School of Hot Rod podcast. The podcast delved into Banks’ career, discussing record-breaking achievements, innovative technologies, and the passion for performance that drives his company. The episode offers valuable insights into the world of high-performance automotive engineering and the legacy of Banks Power.
Gale Banks has had his way with everything from Model A’s to streamliners, and now he’s set his sights on improving the performance of big rigs.
Gearheads Rejoice! Did You Know This Man Beat the Bugatti Veyron to 250 MPH…Decades Ago?
Forget million-dollar hypercars! Dive into the story of Gale Banks, the engineering mastermind who achieved supercar performance in a Firebird – way back in 1986. This Jalopnik article explores his achievements and why every gearhead should know his name.
Gale is a featured guest on the widely popular and often times, irreverent, Smoking Tire Podcast.
Gale is a featured guest on the widely popular and often times, irreverent, Smoking Tire Podcast. And, this week joining Gale at the round table is Dan Neil of the Wall Street Journal. Many across the country enjoy Neil’s Rumble Seat column in the Journal.
The conversation between the two of them lasted nearly two hours and included such topics as Mike Ryan’s Banks Super-Turbo Pikes Peak Freightliner, Class-8 semi truck fuel economy and emissions, Banks StraightShot Methanol Water injection, design and its many applications, Jay Leno’s Tank car, diesel history, and Dan’s continued quest to drive a Banks powered vehicle at the Bonneville Salt Flats.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Gale and Dan “motor” for two hours straight.
The Podcast can be heard at The Smoking Tire.com and ShoutEngine.com, it goes up at about 2:00 am Wednesday, 8/21.
UPDATE: The show is up on ShoutEngine.com
The in-studio gang from The Smoking Tire podcast—going counterclockwise starting at the bottom right are Matt Farah, Producer of The Smoking Tire.com; Gale Banks, Founder/CEO of Gale Banks Engineering; Dan Neil, writer for The Wall Street Journal; Thad Brown, cameraman for The Smoking Tire; Zack Klapman, writer/producer for The /Drive Network; and Chris Hayes, Founder/CEO of Shout Engine.
Dive into an exclusive interview with Gale Banks, a legend in the hot rod and aftermarket industry! Learn how this turbo and diesel guru changed the way we think about performance and the exciting potential of diesel power plants in the future of automotive engineering.
Gale Banks makes front-page news, talking about racing, the military, and what it took to get where he is.