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Smoking Tire podcast

Gale is a featured guest on the widely popular and often times, irreverent, Smoking Tire Podcast.

Gale is a featured guest on the widely popular and often times, irreverent, Smoking Tire Podcast. And, this week joining Gale at the round table is Dan Neil of the Wall Street Journal. Many across the country enjoy Neil’s Rumble Seat column in the Journal.

The conversation between the two of them lasted nearly two hours and included such topics as Mike Ryan’s Banks Super-Turbo Pikes Peak Freightliner, Class-8 semi truck fuel economy and emissions, Banks StraightShot Methanol Water injection, design and its many applications, Jay Leno’s Tank car, diesel history, and Dan’s continued quest to drive a Banks powered vehicle at the Bonneville Salt Flats.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear Gale and Dan “motor” for two hours straight.

The Podcast can be heard at The Smoking Tire.com and ShoutEngine.com, it goes up at about 2:00 am Wednesday, 8/21.

UPDATE: The show is up on ShoutEngine.com

The in-studio gang from The Smoking Tire podcast—going counterclockwise starting at the bottom right are Matt Farah, Producer of The Smoking Tire.com; Gale Banks, Founder/CEO of Gale Banks Engineering; Dan Neil, writer for The Wall Street Journal; Thad Brown, cameraman for The Smoking Tire; Zack Klapman, writer/producer for The /Drive Network; and Chris Hayes, Founder/CEO of Shout Engine.

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August 19, 2013

Semi Truck: Banks Freightliner Super Turbo Pikes Peak Truck

Banks Power is pushing the boundaries of diesel performance with their innovative Super-Turbo engine, combining a supercharger and a turbocharger for maximum power and efficiency. This cutting-edge technology was showcased in Mike Ryan’s Freightliner race truck, aiming to break records at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. While the 2013 attempt faced weather challenges, the Super-Turbo engine demonstrated incredible potential and paved the way for future advancements in diesel power.

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July 2, 2013

Road Dog Radio interviews Gale Banks

In a 2013 interview on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Radio, Gale Banks discussed the performance of Mike Ryan’s Banks Super-Turbo Freightliner at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.
He also shared plans for future record-breaking attempts at Pikes Peak and the Bonneville Salt Flats.  

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June 29, 2013

Extreme Truckers Online

Want to supercharge your ride? Hear from the experts! Tune in as Gale Banks, Mike Ryan, and Mike McHorse discuss the Banks Super-Turbo Freightliner and its Pikes Peak conquest. Get insights on power, performance, and engineering that can elevate your vehicle. Stream or download the Extreme Truckers Show now!

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June 27, 2013

Red Eye Radio

In a 2013 interview with Red Eye Radio, Gale Banks and Mike Ryan discussed the Banks Super-Turbo Freightliner and its record-breaking run at Pikes Peak. The interview highlights the innovative technology and engineering behind the truck, as well as the challenges and triumphs of the project. This historic event showcases Banks Power’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of performance and innovation.

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June 27, 2013

Gale Banks, Mike Ryan and the Super-Turbo

Want to push your vehicle beyond limits? This article explores Mike Ryan’s outrageous semi-truck, a 10,000 lb beast conquering Pikes Peak. Discover how he uses a supercharger, custom engine tuning, and weight distribution to achieve record-breaking speed on the mountain. Learn how unconventional upgrades can unlock hidden potential in your own vehicle. Read the full story at AutoWeek.com!

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June 24, 2013