“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!
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 build and race our own! And, that way, if we do it wrong, win a race or set a record, it’s our own doing.
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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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