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The 7th wonder: Mad Mike’s ‘MADBUL’ FD returns
“I went to him with the idea of doing the RX-3 front swap on the FD. His response was ‘Kakkoi’, which translates to ‘cool’
Rolling Thunder back for 2017 repeat
View fullsize Vodafone Western Springs Speedway’s second major event of February is none other than its biggest show of the year — Rolling Thunder,
New Zealand’s Grand Prix hits Manfeild Circuit
Featuring one of the busiest, and arguably best, schedules in recent years, the 62nd New Zealand Grand Prix will take place over the weekend of
Barry Butterworth Classic takes racing back to the good ol’ days
View fullsize If you’re unfamiliar with the name Barry Butterworth, that might just be set to change, with some of the most hotly anticipated
The ultimate North vs South enduro-battle
View fullsize New Zealand’s largest automotive distributor, Nichibo, is set to continue its support of the North Island Endurance Series into the 2017/2018 season.
Whanganui takes you on a trip back in time
Late January 2017 saw another chance for Whanganui (the jewel by the ocean), to put on its annual Vintage Weekend. Spread over three days, all
Wet and wild Taupo: Enzed Central Muscle Cars update
“Erratic weather made tyre choice the decider at round three of the Enzed Central Muscle Cars championship” View fullsize Enzed Central Muscle Cars (CMC)
The nitty gritty of nano coating
The first thing anyone notices on our cars is the paint and its condition. Which isn’t always good, as in New Zealand it takes a
IHRA Southern Nats on edge
The third round of the IHRA National Drag Racing Series, sponsored by Edge Parts & Performance, was held at Mike Pero Motorsport Park in Christchurch
The GTSR is back!
View fullsize There’s been much speculation about HSV’s plans for 2017, and, as of February 1, they’ve officially been revealed. Yes, the rumoured GTSR
Game changer: 1972 Holden Monaro
“The only thing this nine-second streeter melts faster than tyres is people’s minds!” View fullsize Matching tracksuits, matching tattoos, or perhaps matching hair cuts
Kumeu Custom and Classic Car Show kicks arse
“It may have been cut short by bad weather, but the 2017 Kumeu Custom and Classic Car Show may still have been the best
Podium finish for Team Enzed at the Classic Adelaide Rally GT
View fullsize In their first stint across the ditch, Team Enzed was not only the first under-three-litre car home in the 2016 Classic Adelaide
Cleaner combustion with CRC
View fullsize While many fuels may include engine-cleaning additives, the fact is that these comprise a very small percentage of the total chemical make-up
How to fire up a barn find with commonly available tools
We’ve all been tempted to buy a motor that hasn’t turned over for years, but how hard is it to get one running? We gave
