Articles by Kian HEAGNEY
Having spent his teenage years racing and wrenching on cars, Kian studied journalism at university only a few years ago before launching his career as a fresh-faced intern at Street Machine in 2018.Now a full-time staffer, Kian’s role includes writing for SM’s print and digital platforms, helping behind the scenes at the magazine’s premier Drag Challenge events, and filming and co-presenting Street Machine’s aptly named YouTube video show, Carnage.Instagram @kianheagney
Video: We race at Optima Ultimate Street Car 2025!
In this episode of Carnage, we take on the Optima Ultimate Street Car for 2025!
Young gun’s budget-built, LS-powered HZ Holden ute
At just 16, Luke Pelle built an LS-powered HZ ute on a budget, proving he’s inherited his dad Dominic’s skills for low-cost racing
Video: Hackshop Garage do Optima Ultimate Street Car 2025!
The lads from Hackshop Garage hit up Optima Ultimate Street Car in a HQ Holden and turbo XE Falcon
Nathan from Hackshop Garage has a new rig ready for Optima Ultimate Street Car
Armed only with factory steelies, a sun visor, and a budget turbo Ford six, Nathan Camilleri’s XE Falcon GL runs deep into the 10s
What I learned racing my daily at Optima Ultimate Street Car
Street Machine’s Kian Heagney took on Optima Ultimate Street Car in a less-than-ideal vehicle and had a blast!
Auction watch: AU limousine, Group C Commodore tribute, HR Premier and more!
There’s some crackers in this week’s Grays classic car auction, so let’s dive in!
Video: Supermang gets a 4.2-litre V6 stroker!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty installs a new stroker V6 into our VN Berlina
JDM, exotics, muscle and more: the wild creations taking on Optima Ultimate Street Car
A quick look at some of the hot metal descending on Calder Park on 15 February for Optima Ultimate Street Car 2025
Optima Ultimate Street Car adds drifting, roll racing and Jake Myers in S1CKO!
Optima Ultimate Street Car 2025 is right around the corner, with drifting and roll racing just added to what’ll be a ripping event!
Ford announces 1000hp Megazilla 2.0 and 800hp Coyote blown crate motors
The Godzilla-based Megazilla 2.0 and the Dark Horse Coyote V8 are Ford’s latest blown crate engines
SHOCK: Triple Eight Red Bull Racing defects to Ford for 2026
Red Bull Racing Australia will switch back to Ford, racing Mustangs in the Supercars Championship from 2026
Video: The 4.2-litre L67 build hits some roadblocks
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty has a few headaches attempting to build a 4.2-litre stroker L67 V6
Video: Supermang is back, with a 4.2-litre stroker V6!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty brings back a fan favourite with plans for a new stroker engine!
BluePrint Engines LS and ZF 8HP driveline package in development
BluePrint Engines is developing drop-in LS and ZF 8HP engine and transmission packages
Auction watch: HT Monaro, XC Falcon, FG XR6 Turbo, HQ GTS and more!
We check out some neat classics and a few modern heroes at this week's auction
Video: We got another Torana for Carnage!
In this episode of Carnage, we introduce another Torana to the stable
Video: Our 1300rwhp ute doesn’t make it home from Summernats
In this episode of Carnage, we find out why Scotty wasn’t able to make it home from Summernats in Grimace
Hare & Forbes launches power hammer masterclass
Want to learn how to shape metal from the best in the business? Check out Hare & Forbes’s awesome new metal-shaping program!
Class action lawsuit filed against Holden for transmission fault
Holden is now subject to a class action lawsuit regarding six-speed automatics, with VE- and VF-model Commodores affected
Lee Povey’s VL Calais wins Haltech Horsepower Heroes with 2109hp
All the results from the finals of the Summernats 37 Haltech Horsepower Heroes