Everything you need to know about our supercharged Duramax
After 46 episodes of Banks Built and the truck’s debut in the AMSOIL booth at the SEMA Show in 2021, some thought we’d given up on LokJaw.
September 8, 2023
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
MADE IN THE USA Top Alcohol Funny Car
Gale Banks, racing isn’t really seen as a chance to flex muscles and brag about who’s the fastest or most powerful. Take his 1988 project vehicle MADE IN THE USA top alcohol funny car.
April 21, 2023
Vintage Banks Truck Concept
As you can see from the video above, this is a “vintage” VHS recording of a local morning news broadcast about a vintage Banks Truck.
March 31, 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
American Turbocar Pioneering the Tuner Car
The goal of American Turbocar was to make cars for a small percentage of car elitists. They wanted to offer the kind of performance offered back in the days when Carroll Shelby was making Cobras. Because of the immense power outputs of the cars, they require competent owners with experience.
Banks’ American Turbocar Corp. started the Turbo Tuner craze and landed on the cover of Car & Driver. The cover showcased the 700-horsepower Banks twin-turbo GT Pontiac Trans Am. Additionally, the car was tested and proven by Car & Driver, the article was a rave review. For the few who had the experience, the ability, and the where-with-all, ATC offered a line of tuner cars that were considered “world-class” by any standard.
January 6, 2023
Top 5 Podcasts of 2022
As we wrap up 2022, we look back at the top 5 podcast episodes from Speed School. We’ve learned and laughed a lot.
December 30, 2022
Top 5 Videos of 2022
As 2022 wraps up, we take a look back at our top 5 videos of 2022. We racked up millions of views, and made memorable moments.
December 30, 2022
LokJaw visits DMAX plant
LokJaw visits the new DMAX plant in Ohio. Our supercharged Duramax-powered Chevy pickup made a surprise visit to the new Brookville, Ohio factory. We were honored to
September 2, 2022