I know that our blog has been silent for several months, but it’s only because there’s been so much going on here at Banks. In a time when others are simply folding up the card table and are taking down the tent, we’re looking at what things we want to concentrate on next. Being that [...]
>> Click here to read the full storyPlenty of things going on!by John Espino
February 18th, 2010
Mickey Thompson Rememberedby Doug Stokes
February 15th, 2010
This past Thursday night, the combined efforts of the NHRA Museum staff, the Thompson family, and Gale Banks Engineering … A lot of people got their first chance to exhale in almost twenty-two years.
I’m one of them.
Working for Mickey and Trudy was a true adventure. Filling up large indoor and outdoor venues with thousands upon [...]
Gale Banks Joins Racing Legends Signing Pinewood Racer for SEMA Charity Auctionby Doug Stokes
July 23rd, 2009
The highly-anticipated second annual SEMA Pinewood Drag Race, presented by eBay Motors, will be held on August 1, 2009, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena.
Banks Power will be represented this year with a red and black mini-racer which will carry the signature of company President and founder Gale Banks.
Banks is one of [...]
>> Click here to read the full storyFINAL PREPS …by Doug Stokes
April 24th, 2009
It might not look like it in these pictures, but, when these shots were taken, the Banks Top Diesel Dragster was only a few hours away from going into the trailer for its first trip to the test track.
>> Click here to read the full storyBuilt for Speed - Two Banks Machines for the Price of Oneby JP Berube
April 21st, 2009
Remember the Stray Cats’ smash hit album Built for Speed? Even Brian Setzer himself couldn’t fathom the speeds that the Banks machines are capable of.
Last time I left you with the first firing of the Banks Top Diesel Dragster engine. The guys weren’t just starting this thing up just to hear it purr. The dragster will run soon; very soon. In fact, you’re going to get two Banks machines for the price of one.
>> Click here to read the full storyGentlemen, start your (dragster) enginesby JP Berube
April 17th, 2009
The beast hath reared its ugly head. Okay, it’s not so ugly. It is quite a beautiful sight. But that sound! I wanted to savor it, like a good cigar, or my favorite flavor of ice cream. The sound permeated every inch of the race shop.
>> Click here to read the full storySome Serious Progress Being Made On The Banks Top Dragster…by Doug Stokes
April 9th, 2009
April 2009, After a strong reception at its spectacular unveiling at the SEMA Show last November, the new Banks Sidewinder Top Diesel Dragster had to wait its turn in line while the Banks S-10 Sidewinder Pickup* went out to the starting line a few last times to finish up its development work with the powerful GMC Duramax engine that will also power the Dragster.
>> Click here to read the full storyThis Just In From Jay Leno’s Garageby JP Berube
April 7th, 2009
Burbank, California March 21, 2009 - When Jay Leno calls from the Big Dog Garage and asks: “What’s new?” No one jokes back: “New York, New Jersey, or New Brunswick.” What Gale Banks answered back was the news that his diesel-powered Chevy S-10 Duramax-powered drag truck had just set both a new ET number and a top speed record. Leno immediately answered back with a invitation for Banks to bring the speedy Sidewinder out to Jay’s Garage for a twelve (plus) minute walk-around of the machine. Quite a day Jay!
>> Click here to read the full storyArm Wrestling or Q and Aby John Espino
April 2nd, 2009
Some of you might have had the chance to see the webcast, while others… well you were probably at work since it was in the middle of the day. For those of you who missed it, or were working for the man, I’ll post video on the whole thing once I get it in. There were great presentations from all of the panel members, including one from BMW explaining how today’s diesel works. Very simple explanation, and easily understood…
>> Click here to read the full storyDestination: Capitol of Californiaby John Espino
April 2nd, 2009
I’m writing this from my hotel room in Sacramento, Ca. See, Gale and I were invited to participate in an event Bosch is putting on here at the state’s capital called California Diesel Days. The intention of this outing is to raise the awareness of the legislative group in the toughest and most mandated “Green” state in the Union…
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