Dwayne Peace’s Ridler-winning ’55 Thunderbird
A Banks 1150 HP Twin-Turbo system was selected to grace the underhood of Dwayne Peace’s award winning 1955 Ford Thunderbird.
November 1, 2012
Dwayne Peace’s 1955 Thunderbird
A Banks 1150 HP Twin-Turbo system was selected to grace the underhood of Dwayne Peace’s award winning 1955 Ford Thunderbird, designed by his son Jonathan Peace, a
October 31, 2012
Subdued Saturday
During the Pikes Peak Hill Climb race, the Dallenbach Racing/Banks Power team encountered a cracked intake plenum on their race car. With the help of a fellow competitor, David Donner, they were able to repair the crack and ensure the car was ready to race on Sunday. The team also enjoyed the camaraderie and hospitality of the Pikes Peak racing community.
August 11, 2012
FINAL PRACTICE: Still Fast, But Not Quite Perfect…
Want to conquer challenging terrains and maximize cornering speeds? Dallenbach Racing/Banks Power proves that meticulous chassis tuning, grippy tires, and a powerful engine are the keys to success. Their 1400-horsepower car with a limited-slip differential dominated corners, even with a surprise power loss. See how they overcame this hurdle and achieve peak performance
August 10, 2012
TEST REPORT: 150 MPH Top Speed!
The Dallenbach Racing/Banks Power team took their car to Pueblo Motorsports Park for a shakedown and fine-tuning session before the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. They made adjustments to the brake bias, shock tuning, and tire pressure to improve handling and braking performance. The car also reached a top speed of 150 mph during a drag strip run. After successfully passing technical inspection, the team is now ready to take on Pikes Peak.
August 7, 2012
Banks Powered 1955 Ford Thunderbird Takes Ridler Award
The most prestigious prize in the auto show world is the Ridler Award, and a car with a Banks twin-turbo engine just won it. Dwayne Peace, his
March 19, 2012
A Gathering of Land-Speed Luminaries
Record holders and car builders convened recently in Pomona, Calif., to discuss the preparation, promotion and psychology of chasing a land-speed record. From the February 20, 2012
February 20, 2012
Banks Sidewinder Dragster Gets More Power
GM Duramax 6.6L LML engine gets SUPERCHARGED at Gale Banks Engineering
February 1, 2012
Inside Gale Banks Engineering’s New Blown 7.1L Duramax
Gale Banks has already set drag strip records with the twin-turbo version of this Duramax engine, and now they’re swapping out the turbos for a supercharger.
January 1, 2012
Banks Sidewinder Jetta TDI Sportwagen
Current diesel-powered passenger cars, like the Jetta TDI and Golf TDI, offer outstanding torque and plenty of usable horsepower. That abundance of torque requires some beefy components
September 23, 2011