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TEST REPORT: 150 MPH Top Speed!

The Dallenbach Racing/Banks Power team took their car to Pueblo Motorsports Park for a shakedown and fine-tuning session before the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. They made adjustments to the brake bias, shock tuning, and tire pressure to improve handling and braking performance. The car also reached a top speed of 150 mph during a drag strip run. After successfully passing technical inspection, the team is now ready to take on Pikes Peak.

August 7, 2012

Banks Powered 1955 Ford Thunderbird Takes Ridler Award

The most prestigious prize in the auto show world is the Ridler Award, and a car with a Banks twin-turbo engine just won it. Dwayne Peace, his

March 19, 2012

A Gathering of Land-Speed Luminaries

Record holders and car builders convened recently in Pomona, Calif., to discuss the preparation, promotion and psychology of chasing a land-speed record. From the February 20, 2012

February 20, 2012

Utah Valley University Visits Banks

Gale Banks hosted a group of automotive technology students from Utah Valley University at his company’s facility. The students toured the facility, learned about the history of Banks Power, and witnessed firsthand the engineering and testing processes. Gale Banks’ commitment to education and mentorship is evident in his support of young aspiring engineers.

February 15, 2012

Banks Sidewinder Dragster Gets More Power

GM Duramax 6.6L LML engine gets SUPERCHARGED at Gale Banks Engineering

February 1, 2012

Inside Gale Banks Engineering’s New Blown 7.1L Duramax

Gale Banks has already set drag strip records with the twin-turbo version of this Duramax engine, and now they’re swapping out the turbos for a supercharger.

January 1, 2012

Banks Sidewinder Jetta TDI Sportwagen

Current diesel-powered passenger cars, like the Jetta TDI and Golf TDI, offer outstanding torque and plenty of usable horsepower. That abundance of torque requires some beefy components

September 23, 2011

Turbo Buick Pioneer

In 1981, Hot Rod magazine Executive Editor C.J. Baker wrote an in-depth profile of Junior Johnson’s No. 11 “Mountain Dew” Buick Regal, in which Darrell Waltrip won

June 1, 2011

Paul Dallenbach – Open Wheel Unlimited #98

Pikes Peak – Race to the TOP! The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) is the second oldest motor sports race in America (only the Indy 500

May 26, 2011

Adam Carolla’s CarCast with Gale Banks

Looking to upgrade your car or truck’s performance? Gale Banks Engineering in Azusa, CA specializes in high-performance parts and engineering for both gasoline and diesel vehicles. From Gale Banks’ record-setting diesel dragster to parts for Jay Leno’s tank car, their expertise spans across racing, military applications, and everyday car upgrades. Check out their YouTube channel to see their latest projects and learn how Gale Banks Engineering can help you unleash the power of your vehicle.

April 25, 2011

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