Reg Benton’s Export Lion
Gale Banks turbocharged engines completely dominated the 1978 edition of the New Zealand Citizen Jet Boat Marathon by powering boats that finished 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 5th.
December 13, 1978
“Hanky Panky” Studebaker
Bruce Geisler brought the Studie out of retirement, Banks put in his 300”, 930 hp Twin-Turbo Chevy and Choate legged it to 217, World’s fastest passenger car!
January 2, 1978
Wood-Banks Dekon Monza
1978 Woods – Banks IMSA Monza – First Banks Automotive Twin-Turbo The Woods-Banks Dekon Monza featured the first Banks automotive twin-turbocharged system. The Monza’s engine is based
January 1, 1978
Volvo – future powertrain development program
Commissioned by Volvo of Sweden to design turbocharged engines. Banks develops the world’s first electronically injected oxygen-sensing turbocharged engine for Volvo. Yet another future powertrain development program,
January 1, 1978
NISTA Large Research Safety Vehicle Program
Gale Banks Engineering is contracted by N.I.S.T.A. in the Department of Transportation to develop the power train for its Large Research Safety Vehicle (L.R.S.V.) program. Banks-built powertrain
January 1, 1978
Monzeratt – Dominator Jet Boat
Gale Banks Turbo Engine/Dominator Jet Boat victorious in Rio Balsas Marathon FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 1, 1978 Gale Banks Turbo Engine/Dominator Jet Boat victorious in Rio Balsas
January 1, 1978
The Crucifier
The “Crucifier” powered by a Gale Banks injected nitro HEMI set records and won every event including NDBA and APBA Nationals. Banks stated, “I didn’t own a
February 23, 1976
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