Banks News

Ward's Automotive "10 Best Engines" awards luncheon

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Gale Banks will be the keynote speaker for Ward's Automotive "10 Best Engines" awards luncheon.

"BANKS POWER – THE FIRST 50 YEARS" OPENS AT WALLY PARKS NHRA MUSEUM - POMONA, CA

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

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 Museum, in Pomona, California.

Banks Power: The First 50 Years Exhibit to Debut at Wally Parks NHRA Museum

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Join us at the museum!

Thinking about a Big Hoss Bundle?
Don’t miss “Two Guys Garage”

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

On Saturday, Nov 22nd, Speed Channel's "Two Guys Garage" will air an episode on Banks Power's Big Hoss Bundle.

SEMA 2008: Banks New Dragster Revealed

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Banks Top Diesel Dragster Wows SEMA Show Crowds!

Banks SpeedBrake™

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Introducing SpeedBrake, a revolutionary all-electronic plug-and-play braking system.

Watch "TruckU" to get more power and less smoke

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

On Friday October 10th, Speed Channel's "TruckU" aired an episode on Banks Power.

BANKS SIDEWINDER S-10 SETS OFFICIAL NHRDA RECORD

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

7.87 seconds at 175.45 miles per hour on the Speedworld ¼-mile Drag Strip earns the Banks Sidewinder S-10 diesel drag truck a new official NHRDA record.

Sidewinder S-10 looking to set
new NHRDA record

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Fans invited to see Sidewinder S-10 in action this Saturday at Speedworld!

Monster Sport Exhaust

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Monster Performance & Modest Price

Banks EconoMind

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Don't let fuel prices keep you home.

High Performance Diesel Builder’s Guide

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0000

“High Performance Diesel Builder’s Guide” Now Available!

Gas & Cash Giveaway

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Congratulations to the winners, who will receive a $500 Fuel Card and a $500 Gift Card for Banks merchandise!

Gale Banks Given Keys To BMW's Hydrogen 7

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 +0000

BMW has asked Gale Banks to road test its new advanced-technology showcase vehicle, the Hydrogen 7 sedan, and Gale's going to blog about it!

Banks Sidewinder S-10 Sets NADM Record

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Banks Sidewinder S-10 Sets NADM Record at Saturday's Crude Drags 2 event

Banks Cleans Up!

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Banks Power is once again sponsoring the hugely successful Calico Clean-Up in California's High Desert, this year set for Feb. 16. Join with hundreds of other off-road enthusiasts for a day of good, clean fun!

Banks Back in Boats

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

A concept twin-turbo Duramax diesel V-8 from Banks Marine is creating huge crowd interest at the 2008 Miami International Boat Show, Feb. 14-18.

Banks Sidewinder to Compete at Diesel World Crude Drags 2 Event

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The record-making Banks Power Sidewinder S-10 drag truck will be competing at the Diesel World Crude Drags event at Bakersfield's Auto Club Famoso Raceway on Saturday, February 23rd, 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

What's coming down the Banks pipeline

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 +0000

From selling his first engine at 16 to revolutionizing the performance aftermarket, see what Gale Banks now has in store for 2008.

Bob Robe Celebrates 30-year Milestone

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Bob Robe was just 26 when he joined Gale Banks Engineer-ing.“Thirty years later, he’s still the go-to guy out in the shop, a leader by example,” says Gale of his longtime friend.

Banks Building Diesel Digger

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Team Banks will be on the strip this year with its world's fastest drag truck, and in the works is a Mike Spitzer-built rail.

Banks: First Into the Sevens!

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Turning an astonishing 7.96 seconds at 167.34 miles an hour, the Duramax-powered Banks Sidewinder S-10 became the first diesel truck into the sevens on only its fifteenth and fastest-ever pass down a quarter mile drag strip.

Gale Banks joins the Automotive X Prize team

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 +0000

The X PRIZE Foundation looked to Gale for advice on laying down the rules and guidelines for the Automotive X PRIZE. Gale is playing a part in determining the goals of the competition as well as establishing the prize structure.

50th Anniversary Congrats!

Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Both the White House and the Governor of California sent letters of congratulations to Gale Banks for his 50 years in business. The letter from President Bush was similar to this letter from Gov. Schwarzenegger.

World's Quickest & Fastest Diesel Pickup Truck!

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Banks’ Sidewinder® pickup truck blasted down the “Strip at Las Vegas” bettering ALL existing records for diesel-powered pickups.

Gale Banks Elected to the 2007 SEMA Board of Directors!

Thu, 02 Aug 2007 00:00:00 +0000

“What I hope to bring SEMA is a clear view into the future, its challenges and its opportunities.” — Gale Banks

Banks Acquires Automotive Balancing Service

Fri, 13 Jul 2007 00:00:00 +0000

Check out Banks’ new partner and see why the world’s fastest rely on the world’s first engine balancing shop—ABS!