Banks Dragster Update – After Arizona
Did we set any world records at Arizona’s Speedworld? Not quite. Was it still a successful outing? Most definitely. (And hey, the “National” record we set got
March 19, 2010
Banks Dragster Update – March 5 2010
With all systems checked, the dragster and all the race gear loaded in the trailer, we’re ready to make our mark on the dragstrip again… By John
March 5, 2010
Banks Sidewinder Top Diesel Sets Sights for World Record
The “rail” leaves for test and tune, sets sights for 6-second “clean” run. By John Espino Last week I reported on the first fire of the new
February 26, 2010
“Banks Power – The first 50 years” Opens at Wally Parks NHRA Museum
50 years of automotive and marine engineering innovation was put on display at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports Museum to honor Gale Banks and his achievements.
April 30, 2009
FINAL PREPS …
It might not look like it in these pictures, but, when these shots were taken, the Banks Top Diesel Dragster was only a few hours away from going into the trailer for its first trip to the test track.
April 24, 2009
2,500 Horsepower Unleashed:
Banks’ New Top Diesel Dragster AND Record-Shattering S-10 Pickup … Both To Compete!Saturday, May 9 – “TS Performance Outlaw Drags” – Bowling Green, KY 2,500 Horsepower Unleashed:
April 19, 2009
Gentlemen, start your (dragster) engines
The beast hath reared its ugly head. Okay, it’s not so ugly. It is quite a beautiful sight. But that sound! I wanted to savor it, like a good cigar, or my favorite flavor of ice cream. The sound permeated every inch of the race shop.
April 18, 2009
Some Serious Progress Being Made On The Banks Top Dragster…
April 2009, After a strong reception at its spectacular unveiling at the SEMA Show last November, the new Banks Sidewinder Top Diesel Dragster had to wait its turn in line while the Banks S-10 Sidewinder Pickup* went out to the starting line a few last times to finish up its development work with the powerful GMC Duramax engine that will also power the Dragster.
April 9, 2009
Stock intake manifold vs. Banks Big Hoss
Hey again guys and gals. I’m getting some questions as to how the stock intake manifold compares to the Banks Big Hoss manifold. I could go on and on about the details but I figured that a picture is worth a thousand words so here’s the comparison (if you can really call it that). I do need to point out here that these are for hardcore engine builds ONLY. This is for you guys wanting 1000hp+ without having to run 100psi of boost. This isn’t something you can bolt on in an hour for your daily driver. These parts are straight off our drag race/road race trucks. Caution: LOTS OF PICTURES!
March 26, 2009
The Snake on the Wall
There it was, all 19 (and change) feet of gleaming black carbon fiber: the Banks Top Diesel Sidewinder main body, floating there in space, 6 feet high with that really “speed hungry” looking snake on the side that seems spitting out a warning to watch out for some Duramax diesel-powered drag racing speed in the very near future.
March 19, 2009