Banks Talks Diesel Small and Large
Back in 2010, Gale Banks brought two examples of diesel performance to Adam Corolla’s recording studio, less than a block from Disney’s famed animation studios. The first
February 4, 2022
Jay Leno drools over Sidewinder S10
Gale visits with Jay Leno’s garage with the Banks Sidewinder Type-D Pro Stock Truck, which at the time, was the world’s quickest and fastest Diesel race truck.
December 17, 2021
1983 Sidewinder Turbo Kit for Ford 6.9-Liter
It’s difficult to comprehend how a diesel could ever be sold naturally aspirated (turbo-less), because the words “Turbo” and “Diesel” flow together. Sure enough though, the 80’s
July 9, 2020
Gale Banks explains why Turbos are the best power adder
Gale sat down with /Drive to discuss turbos and why they are the best option for adding power. From commercial use, racing, all the way to the
May 19, 2017
Heavy Duty, High Performance
Over the years, Rudolf Diesels creation has taken a back seat in the world of race engines to traditional spark ignition motors. Consigned in the main
May 29, 2016
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
NHRDA World Finals Report
Banks Sidewinder S-10 Wins Top Diesel at Topeka By John Stewart Bad weather plagued the National Hot Rod Diesel Association’s World Finals last weekend in Topeka, Kansas,
October 1, 2010
2010 NHRDA World Finals WIN
Banks Sidewinder S-10 Wins Top Diesel at Topeka By John Stewart Bad weather plagued the National Hot Rod Diesel Association’s World Finals last weekend in Topeka,
September 30, 2010
Belmont Concours d Eleganaza photos
Gale presided as an honorary judge at the Country Club’s annual car show. Here’s some photos from the event. Last weekend Gale Banks was an Honorary Judge
June 11, 2010
Adam Carolla Podcast with Gale Banks
Gale Banks Hangs With Funnyman Adam Carolla on his “Carcast” Show and talks about the Banks Sidewinder S-10 drag truck and the Banks-powered VW Jetta TDI and
September 17, 2009