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Through the traps: dropping numbers at the IHRA Nationals 2018
On the competition calendar of New Zealand drag racing, the annual IHRA Nationals meeting at Meremere Dragway would have to rate as among
Pursuit of perfection: crafting the ultimate street rod
In the internet age, it’s surprisingly easy to become ensnared in the hyperbole and bluster that surrounds just about anything that people may
V8 Killer: Inside the next-gen Holden Supercar powerplant
V8 Supercars will finally enter the 21st century next year with the introduction of the Gen2 rules, which allow non-V8 engines to enter
Concept Corner: Pro-Street Premier
View fullsize We’ve seen what Tony Witinitara can do with an HZ Premier, chipping away bit by bit as time and money allow.
Hot pursuit: Andy Frost frustratingly close to fives
Andy Frost’s Red Victor 3 (RV3) was knocking on the five-second street car barrier in Bahrain this month, progressively reducing his times from
Caffeine and Classics to celebrate fifth anniversary
Caffeine and Classics is a brunch-style event held on the last Sunday of every month, and open to all types of classic vehicles.
Power to burn: Enzed Stadium Jetsprints at ASB Baypark
After a two-year hiatus, Mount Maunganui’s ASB Baypark stadium buzzed into activity in preparation for the eagerly anticipated Enzed Stadium Jetsprints. There would
Pure madness: Muscle Car Madness 2018
There is only one Muscle Car Madness. There is only one event in New Zealand that has petrol junkies frothing the way it
Summer stunner: the best of the Orewa Beach Festival
In 2010, the Hibiscus Rodders hot rod club kicked off its inaugural Orewa Beach Festival — an event that would become an annual
DTM: changing the wheel buying experience
View fullsize One of the toughest decisions when building a car is, without a doubt, making your wheel choice. While we have a
Escaping Reality: staunch ’73 XA Coupe
The dream may have been to build a Super Bee, but there’s no looking back for the owner of this tough XA Coupe
Creative Genius: Nigel Alsop
Nigel Alsop and his wheelchair are well-known sights at drag events around the country, but there’s a whole lot more to him than
Bed, Breakfast and Memorabilia: Steve and Sue’s Shed
Steve Key’s obsession for collecting memorabilia has resulted in an art gallery full of rare and valuable pieces View fullsize I always wanted
Party out west: Kumeu Classic Car and Hot Rod Festival 2018
Throughout sheds and workshops across the North Island, the third weekend of January is marked off on grease-stained calendars as a date to
Enthusiast essentials: the must haves from January
With the diverse range of vehicles covered by our motoring titles, New Zealand Classic Car, NZV8, and NZ Performance Car, it’s clear that
