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Larry Larson dips into the fives
Following up on his street-legal Chevrolet S10’s overwhelming success during the 2014 Hot Rod Drag Week, where he ran a 6.16 at 219.61mph, beating Andy Frost’s
Unexpected sights at Powerplay
Having the opportunity to get their cars out onto a purpose-built race track was a unique experience for many who got along to the first running
Stragglers doing it for charity
“They say not to change something that isn’t broken … but sometimes you don’t have a choice. Kevin Shaw was at the annual Stragglers
What car would you put this subwoofer in?
We’ve been cleaning up the office and we’ve found a couple of Sony subwoofers, which we’re keen to rehome. All you need to do
Powercruise goes up in smoke
“Powercruise 52November 8–9, 2014Ricoh Taupo Motorsport Park” View fullsize The catchphrase for the Australian-run Powercruise series of events is ‘Powercruise rocks’, and as cheesy
Hot rods rescue St Johns
“Getting the hot rods out of the garage and out on the road for a Sunday cruise is great, but getting them out for
Wild West Sunday as popular as ever
“Wild West SundayHeld on the second Sunday of each monthHangar Bar, Central Park Drive, Henderson” We’ve noticed the Wild West Sunday breakfast meets, held
Win a battery-powered–bike prize pack worth up to $1500
View fullsize Want a chance to win this Makita BBY180Z 18V Cordless Motor Assisted Bicycle, and a free 12-month subscription to either NZ Performance Car,
Speculation surrounding John Force sponsor peaks
Speculation and anticipation surrounding the sponsorship of one of the world’s most well-known drag racers, John Force, has now been put to rest. John Force
100 American pickups descend on NZV8 Pickup Round-up
Over the long Labour Weekend, more than 100 American pickups descended upon sunny Rotorua and Taupo for a two-day event dedicated to the humble pickup
The monsters are coming
The monster trucking sensation, Monster Jam is hitting QBE Stadium on Auckland’s North Shore this coming weekend with two shows on Saturday and one show
Big Boys Toys: The Makita Motorhood line-up
The Big Boys Toys event takes over Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds from November 7–9, and we’ve organized some of the coolest rides we’ve featured to show
Ford set to quit V8 Supercars?
In a shock announcement to Ford, and V8 Supercars fans alike, reports surfaced over Bathurst weekend that Ford Australia were set to quit V8
The Mother Road: Touring Route 66
Ever wanted to drive Route 66 but didn’t know where to begin? You’re not alone, but thankfully there’s an easy alternative Photos: Lisa Mora Road
NZV8 Pickup Round-up this weekend
Over the last few years, Katikati’s Allan Smith had thought about creating a club dedicated to pickups of American origin. Earlier this year, he
