Clean Speed
Diesel Power Magazine takes a look inside the world’s quickest and fastest diesel pickup.
The Leader in Diesel Performance
Diesel Power Magazine takes a look inside the world’s quickest and fastest diesel pickup.
…The Banks Sidewinder Top Diesel Dragster. Raw Diesel Power! Long, sleek, and blindingly quick, today’s high-horsepower, rear-motored dragsters are the ultimate racing vehicles. They’re designed, and driven
Here’s a guy who’s done it all and done it well, and he has the records to prove it.
What happens when you leave a Korean War tank engine sitting too close to the hot rod that you parked over at Gale Banks Engineering?
“What I hope to bring SEMA is a clear view into the future, its challenges and its opportunities.” — Gale Banks How can I help SEMA today?
Gale Banks knows how to make power, whether he’s land-speed racing or improving the performance of an anemic motorhome.
Could performance cars like Corvettes and Mustangs and others be powered by diesel engines in the future? They not only could be, but they would be if Gale Banks had his way.
Upgrade Your Ride: Unleash the Power Within
Craving an adrenaline rush? Look no further than the Brammo Ariel Atom. This lightweight speedster, powered by a supercharged GM Ecotec engine, delivers a heart-pounding 0-60 in just 2.8 seconds. But that’s just the beginning. Banks is pushing the boundaries of performance with modified Ecotec engines, promising even more power and versatility for everything from sandrails to hot rods. Ready to ditch the gas-guzzling V8? Join the future of automotive performance with high-powered, fuel-efficient options.
The Quickest & Fastest: 7.77 E.T. @ 180.00 mph. The Banks Sidewinder S-10 Duramax pickup was entered in the Top Diesel Class at the NHRDA World Finals on September 25-26, 2010 in Topeka, Kansas. Driver Wes Anderson clicked off a 7.77-second pass.