Articles by Ashleigh WILSON
Ash became a freelance automotive journalist with Street Machine in 2019, after spending seven years behind the camera photographing industry VIPs and events. Her love of cars and cameras has taken her across the continent shooting burnout competitions and drag racing, and to the USA where she took her talents to the streets. Following her long flirtation with street steel, Ash began both writing and photographing a variety of automotive events across Queensland for print and online, and found herself back on the burnout pad when she joined the SM team to cover Summernats 33 from both sides of the camera.Instagram @ashh.93
Caleb Thomas’s blown & injected 400-cube 1968 Camaro
We caught up with Caleb Thomas and his dad, Brian, at the recent Junga Bunga No Prep Cash Days at Warwick Dragway
Junga Bunga’s No Prep Cash Days #3
Junga Bunga’s No Prep Cash Days returns to Warwick Dragway for a day of adrenaline-pumping racing
Burnout Championship finals at Summernats 36
Chris Smallmon in BLWNVY wins the Summernats 36 Burnout Championship
Burnout Masters finals and Championship eliminations at Street Machine Summernats 36
The people’s champion Andrew Lynch finally scores his first Burnout Masters crown at ’Nats 36
Summernats 36: Burnout Championship eliminations and Masters qualifying
The burnout faithful were served up a veritable feast of tyre obliteration as Australia’s top skidders went at it on day two of ’Nats 36
Video: Last Chance Wildcard Shootout at Summernats 36
A rain-marred Last Chance Wildcard Shootout saw tyre-shredders vie for a chance at Burnout Masters qualifying
Brett Paige’s blown 1967 ZA Fairlane
Brett Paige bought his tough ZA Fairlane 17 years ago as a rusty project for just $100! These days it's running a blown and injected 340-cube Dart Windsor small-block and he's gearing up for another go at Summernats
Mopar Sunday 2023
Chrysler aficionados gather at Willowbank Raceway to celebrate 20 years of Mopar Sunday, with good mates, tough cars and plenty of track action
Readers’ Rockets: VW Kombi & Galaxie Sunliner convertible
We caught up with Bryan & Tracey Little, together with their split-window Kombi and Ford Sunliner convertible at the recent Cooly Rocks On festival
Massive gallery: Cooly Rocks On 2023
The iconic Cooly Rocks On festival drew thousands of punters to the Gold Coast for five days of classic cars, rock ’n’ roll and all things retro
LS1-powered 1962 Morris Minor 1000 sleeper
This mild-looking Morris Minor 1000 might not catch your eye stopped at a light, but with an LS under its bonnet, it sure can launch from one
Rockynats 2023 day three – the winners!
The winners and grinners from Rare Spares Rockynats #3
Rockynats 2023 day two – street drags, burnouts and more!
Record-breaking dyno numbers, street drags and burnout qualifying complete day two of Rare Spares Rockynats 2023.
Rockynats 2023 day one – unveils, street parade and more!
All the action from day one of Rare Spares Rockynats #3
Trevor Lynch’s ’56 Ford F100
We caught up with Trevor and his '56 F100 at the recent Harrigan's Rod & Custom Show in Queensland
Sasha Swenneker’s ’69 Dodge pick-up
We caught up with Sasha and his slammed, turbo Hemi-powered '69 Dodge pickup at the recent Harrigans Rod & Custom Show in Queensland
Video: Last Chance Wildcard Shootout at Summernats 35
Thirty desperados leave it all on the burnout pad in the Last Chance Wildcard Shootout
Harrigans Rod & Custom Show 2022
We head to Harrigans Rod & Custom Show to admire some of Queensland’s wildest and tidiest builds
Craig O’Brien’s 1977 LX Torana
When Craig O’Brien stumbled upon his dream car hidden in the garage of his then-girlfriend Kelly’s grandmother’s house, he was told it could be his for the price of an engagement ring
Alice Springs legend: Peter Hondow
If you've ever driven through the remote town of Alice Springs, you’ve surely admired the surprising number of custom cars parked up at the pub. We’ve got Peter Hondow to thank for that