“Grit” Endurance Marine Race Boat
Banks-powered 18’ Mandella “Center Deck” racing hull.
This Banks-powered 18’ Mandella “Center Deck” racing hull wins the grueling Parker 9-Hour Enduro three years in a row. “Grit” became the showcase boat for the Mandella Boat Company and the Banks Endurance Marine Engine Program.
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When it Comes to Racers…We Roll Our Own!
Gale Banks has a long history of building and racing high-performance vehicles. Over the years, the company has experimented with various fuels, including methanol, nitromethane, hydrogen, and diesel. Banks Power has also developed innovative turbocharging technologies and engine modifications to achieve record-breaking performance.
Read more2,200 horsepower in our APBA K-Jet program
Unleash 2,200 Horsepower: Banks Turbo Dominates 1970s Marine Racing
Gearheads and car enthusiasts, listen up! This excerpt from Gale Banks himself dives into the raw power of Banks’ early turbo technology. Buckle up and discover how Banks engineering pushed the limits in the 1970s, achieving a staggering 2,200 horsepower in their APBA K-Jet program. Not only ...
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