Hurry Round Hondo
Hurry Round Hondo, an 1800 hp Twin-Turbo on methanol, wins every race including the NJBA and APBA Nationals, and breaks many records along the way. Project Photo
February 23, 1976
Banks/Brunette tunnel race boat
In the mid-70’s the Marathon Boat Company supplied an 850-pound tunnel hull that, once powered by a Banks 398 cid engine, became unbeatable. After witnessing the success
January 1, 1973
Nice & Easy – Banks Powered Jet Race boat
Barry Lieberman earned double second place finishes in low performance stock and modified closed course racing with his Banks-built 455 Olds powered Southwind. NICE & EASY —
January 1, 1972
“Grit” Endurance Marine Race Boat
Banks-powered 18’ Mandella “Center Deck” racing hull. This Banks-powered 18’ Mandella “Center Deck” racing hull wins the grueling Parker 9-Hour Enduro three years in a row. “Grit” became the showcase
January 1, 1972
1953 Studebaker
Banks modifies a 1953 Studebaker and achieves a World Record top speed of 184.52 mph Banks modifies a 1953 Studebaker and drives it to class records at
January 1, 1966
Mom’s “Hot Rod”
14-year-old Gale Banks modifies Mom’s ‘31 Ford Model A from 40 to 105 hp Gale Banks begins his career as a hot rodder by modifying the engine
February 23, 1956