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1978 New Zealand Marathon

Gale Banks Turbocharged Engines Dominate New Zealand Jet Boat Marathon

Gale Banks turbocharged engines powered boats to a clean sweep of the top spots at the grueling 1978 New Zealand Citizen Jet Boat Marathon. Reg Benton secured the win for the second year in a row, leading the pack by a staggering one hour over the 1000-kilometer course. Benton’s 454 CID twin-turbo Gale Banks Chevrolet engine proved its dominance, showcasing the exceptional power and durability of Gale Banks technology in the harshest endurance racing conditions.

May 14, 2020

Time Machine: First Banks Marine Twin Turbo Engine

After more than a decade of building performance supercharged engines, Gale switched to turbocharging in 1970 for the first “Gale Banks” branded turbocharged marine engine. The change

September 6, 2019

1978 New Zealand Marathon

Gale Banks Turbocharged Engines Dominate Jet Boat Racing

In a display of sheer dominance, Gale Banks powered jet boats clinched the top 5 spots at the grueling 1978 New Zealand Citizen Jet Boat Marathon, an 11-day, 1000-kilometer race. This victory marked the second consecutive marathon win for Reg Benton, who also triumphed at Canada’s Great Smokey Marathon just months prior. Banks’ turbocharged engines proved their reliability and power, propelling Benton to a staggering one-hour lead over the competition.

This win wasn’t an isolated incident. Throughout 1976-1980, Gale Banks powered jet boats achieved a remarkable five consecutive world championships, solidifying their position at the forefront of boat racing. This 1978 New Zealand Marathon victory was just one of three international triumphs for Banks in just three months. Learn more about Gale Banks’ innovative marine engines and their racing legacy.

July 29, 2019

Monster-Ram Customization Awards

In 2017, Gale Banks presented the world with a solution to a problem in the most elegant way possible. In the Great Intake Elbow Shootout, Gale examined all

January 18, 2019

Al Unser Jr Derringer Install at Fleece

Gearheads, listen up! Indy car champion Al Unser Jr. trusts Fleece Performance Engineering for his Chevy Duramax upgrades. They installed a Derringer L5P in his truck, and you can get the same performance boost at their Brownsburg, Indiana shop. Unleash the hidden power in your vehicle with Fleece Performance Engineering!

May 8, 2018

Who The Hell Is Gale Banks: Part 2

Pioneering The Turbo Diesel Aftermarket Because We Went Stupid Fast In A ’68 Corvette…Yep! Well of course that’s me and I’m a still Gearhead. Join me as

September 27, 2017

Who The Hell Is Gale Banks?

Well that’s me and I’m a Gearhead. I must assume almost all of you know me as you have liked or signed-up for this site. However, you

September 22, 2017

Gale Banks explains why Turbos are the best power adder

Gale sat down with /Drive to discuss turbos and why they are the best option for adding power. From commercial use, racing, all the way to the

May 19, 2017

Banks Duramax Top Diesel Dragster… This Sidewinder Is Gonna Bite!

Banks Power and Street Muscle Magazine team up to showcase an adrenaline-pumping dragster project! Get ready to rev your engines as Street Muscle Magazine features Banks Power’s latest dragster creation. This high-performance beast is not just a project; it’s a speed demon in the making. Learn about the engineering marvel and the passion behind the build in this exclusive article. Upgrade your ride and unleash your inner speedster with inspiration from Banks Power.

April 5, 2017

Dragster Cooling System

A small horizontal radiator topped by a shrouded electric cooling fan is used on the Banks Sidewinder Top Dragster. A very quiet, but very powerful, Stewart electric

February 17, 2017

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