2012 Ridler-Winning ’55 Thunderbird
Friends since the early 1960s, Gale Banks and Bruce Geisler had teamed up on some of the most famous and significant automotive performance records in history. One
June 25, 2020
1958: Gale Sells First Racing Engine
Gale’s love for a particular vehicle goes way back to his teens. It represented many milestones in his career and also represented a “the one that got
March 5, 2020
The 6-71 Jimmy Blower and My Pal Bruce
I’d rather be Blown than Injected, so reads Bruce Geisler’s t-shirt. It’s the early ‘60’s, we’re in the pits at Bonneville wrenching our Studebakers. It’s over 100
June 1, 2016
When it Comes to Racers…We Roll Our Own!
A friend asked for a race car sponsorship recently, but we usually don’t do that. When it comes to race cars, trucks or boats…it’s more fun to
May 3, 2016
Fifty-six Years of Hanky Panky
Here’s the Geisler-Vail & Banks, 53 Studebaker, on setup day at the 2016 Grand National Roadster Show! The SCTA gave us the premier spot directly across from
April 21, 2016
Adam Carolla’s CarCast with Gale Banks
The gang from Adam Carolla’s “CarCast” stopped by to see what Gale’s been up to since their last meeting. Lots going on … check it out! Professor
April 25, 2011
Dyno Bound
Here’s something that’s been a part of Gale Banks Engineering history almost since its inception, just now it is going to get bigger, newer power. By John
July 30, 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. It’s
April 30, 2009
“BANKS POWER – THE FIRST 50 YEARS” OPENS AT WALLY PARKS NHRA MUSEUM – POMONA, CA
Pomona, California – – On Wednesday, December 3, 2008, fifty years of automotive and marine engineering innovation was put on display at the Wally Parks NHRA Motorsports
December 12, 2008