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Patagonia Roadtrip: driving a classic V8 muscle car from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia
Kiwis Rob Mumford and Aaron K drive a classic V8 muscle car from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city, on Argentina’s
Spring fling: good times roll at IHRA NZ Spring Nationals
Nigel Dixon wasn’t stuffing about, and pushed his Hemi-powered Falcon doorslammer to a 6.438s at 210.37mph in the Top Doorslammer elimination round View fullsize Meanwhile,
Flat out!: Burger King Pro Dirt Super Saloons at Gisborne
The third and fourth rounds of the Burger King Pro Dirt Super Saloon series was held over November 24–25 at Gisborne’s Eastland Group Raceway. The
Building the Boss: 598 Kaase–powered Galaxie build
As you’ll see on the cover of NZV8 Issue No. 152, we’ve managed to get hold of a very interesting vehicle — Brian
Rough as guts and cool as hell ’38 Ford coupe
Chris Piaggi’s chopped and channelled ’38 Ford coupe is the very essence of hot rodding — speed first, everything else second! View fullsize
Special Feature: Robbie Francevic’s Fairlane
The story of Robbie Francevic’s Ford Fairlane goes to show that not all classic racing stories are rosy ones! View fullsize “I should
Ready to rock: New Brighton Rockabilly Show and Shine
As with last year’s event, the 2017 Rockabilly Show and Shine, held on November 10–11, took place at the Rawhiti Domain in New
Hawaiian Treasure: ’32 Coupe and ’31 Model A Roadster combo
There’s something reassuring in knowing that two totally separate pieces of Hawaii’s rich hot rodding history have ended up sharing a stable on
Dream Shed: Neil Surtees’ Hot Rod Heaven
The thought of building one car a year isn’t just a dream for Neil Surtees but a reality he’s lucky enough to be
PSI’d Off: Aaron Jenkins’ twin-turbo big-block Torana
Aaron Jenkins likes speed as much as he likes big cubes — lots! Throw a healthy serving of boost in to top it
King Tony: the legend tells all
The legend himself is scheduled to race in New Zealand later this year, but who is Tony Stewart? We find out about one
Putting in work: Masterton Motorplex Test and Tune
With a total of 156 entries, the Test and Tune event opening the 2017–18 season at Masterton Motorplex wasn’t lacking in numbers. The
Brake components on demand
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Long known for their expertise in brake resleeving and the remanufacturing of brake parts, Apex Auto Centre
Facing down the Howard 3
As Saturday, 25 November looms, it marks an important date for competitors in the TQ class at Western Springs speedway, as they compete
Supercharged Prize: win a Camaro with Fast and Furious Racing
With one round of the all new 4Guys Autobarn Fast and Furious Racing left to go at Mad Mike’s Summer Bash, all eyes are on