Racing History Opens Eyes to Diff Cover
Patrick Blakeley discovered Banks when he was researching land speed record vehicles.
January 5, 2024
Duramax goes full tilt with Banks PowerPack
Jay Lamb has been a fan for decades, but only recently was able to upgrade his truck with performance parts from Banks.
September 1, 2023
Helping Racers Go For 200 MPH
Banks has a storied history at the Bonneville Salt Flats, having been directly responsible for setting scores of records in dozens of classes.
August 18, 2023
The Record-Breaking Banks Sidewinder Dakota
In 1999, Banks and Cummins set out to break the land speed record for diesel trucks at the Bonneville Salt Flats with the Dakota Sidewinder.
March 6, 2023
This Snake Bites at 222 MPH!
Back in April 2005 History Channel’s AutoManiacs did a complete episode on performance pickup trucks. One of the segments focused on the Banks Sidewinder Dakota, a remarkable
March 11, 2022
When it Comes to Racers…We Roll Our Own!
A friend asked for a race car sponsorship recently, but we usually don’t do that. When it comes to race cars, trucks or boats…it’s more fun to
May 3, 2016
Banks Sidewinder Blower Test Series
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August 19, 2015
This truck eats Corvettes for breakfast
Hey guys, here’s a video of the Banks Sidewinder Dakota blowing off a C6 Corvette in a street race over in Vegas. There turned out to be
August 10, 2015
Worlds Fastest Pickup Truck
I just had a flash, we’ve held Worlds Fastest Diesel Pickup record at 222 mph for almost 15 years. Where’s the competition, the Banks Dakota Sidewinder is
August 8, 2015
Diesel Swaps
The Banks Rat Rod gets a Duramax, the Sidewinder Dakota gets a Cummins, and a who-knows-what gets an 866T.
January 1, 2013