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Banks Sidewinder Diesel Dragster Arrives

Gearheads and diesel enthusiasts, history was made in 2008 with the arrival of the Banks Sidewinder Duramax Dragster. This innovative machine, built with a lightweight carbon-fiber body and a powerful Duramax engine, aimed to smash drag racing records with a targeted top speed of 200 mph in the quarter-mile and an elapsed time in the 6-second range. Buckle up and stay tuned as this revolutionary diesel dragster roars to life, pushing the boundaries of diesel technology and speed.

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June 19, 2008
Banks Sidewinder S10

Sidewinder S-10 Drag Truck Update

Gale Banks pushes his Sidewinder S-10 to 1,280 bhp—and discovers piston-edge erosion at high rail pressures. Learn how he’s dialing back power for reliable 7.80s laps and preparing a next-gen Spitzer “Top Dragster” build.

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May 14, 2008

No smoke with fire

Smoke free, high efficiency diesel engines are Gale Banks Engineering’s specialty. We look at how the company progressed to become the undisputed leaders in the field.

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March 31, 2008
Banks Sidewinder S10

Clean Speed

Diesel Power Magazine takes a look inside the world’s quickest and fastest diesel pickup.

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February 1, 2008

Banks Sidewinder Top Diesel Dragster

…The Banks Sidewinder Top Diesel Dragster. Raw Diesel Power! Long, sleek, and blindingly quick, today’s high-horsepower, rear-motored dragsters are the ultimate racing vehicles. They’re designed, and driven

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January 1, 2008