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
LZ World Tour rocks Calder Park
YouTube sensation Adam LZ and other US drifting legends join Australasia’s best drifters at Calder Park Raceway for the finale of the LZ World Tour
Video: FPV F6 does Drag Challenge
Doug Beaton’s FPV F6 is a nine-second, genuine street car that shows how simple the recipe can be to successfully take on the likes of Drag Challenge
Buyer’s guide: 1996 HSV VS GTS-R
The Big Banana remains one of HSV's rarest models, with outlandish looks to match its growing cult status
Harrop-blown G-Pak Torana
Les Gulan built himself a tough-as-nails G-Pak Torana with looks to match the blown LS grunt
Turbosmart unveils new range of turbos, intercoolers, blow-off valves, wastegates and more at SEMA!
Turbosmart has unveiled a whopping seven new products at SEMA 2023, including a number of industry firsts
SEMA: Haltech unveils an EV-powered Cobra, Nexus Rebel LS ECU and Haltech Connect app
As part of its mission to support engine swaps of all kinds, Haltech has unveiled a swathe of new offerings at SEMA 2023
Video: Turbo Taxi is back!
In this episode of Carnage, the mighty Turbo Taxi finally makes its return!
Video: Turbo 1UZ V8 Toyota Lexcen build
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty goes his hardest to get our turbo 1UZ-swapped Lexcen wagon done in time for Drag Challenge
Top Gear Australia to return in 2024, with Moog from Mighty Car Mods to host
The Australian version of the popular Top Gear TV show is set to return in 2024, with Moog from Mighty Car Mods among the new hosts
Turbo 1JZ-GTE-powered FC ute
John Moy’s FC Holden ute combines stunning looks with modern turbo Toyota power to make one sleek streeter
Video: Fitting the 427ci LS to our VS ute
In this episode of Carnage¸ we hit a major milestone with our twin-turbo LS ute build
Video: Hackshop Garage do Drag Challenge
The boys from the Hackshop Garage Youtube channel take two cars to Drag Challenge 2023, with awesome results!
Seven-second, twin-turbo Holden V8-powered VH Commodore
Shane Baker’s VH Commodore rocketed into the Seven-Second Club at Drag Challenge 2023 thanks to good old Holden V8 power
Darren Bonnici’s 347 Windsor-powered XP hardtop
Darren Bonnici’s love for his XP hardtop spans four decades, several rebuilds and even a trial separation
The winners of Drag Challenge 2023
DC23 is wrap! Here's who came out on top
Mark Whitla runs the first six-second Drag Challenge pass
The Tassie Capri has shocked the whole Tailem Bend facility, with record breaking pace on the final day of Drag Challenge 2023
Video: Drag Challenge day two
A killer day two Drag Challenge video from Mildura's Sunset Strip
Drag Challenge 2023: Day One gallery & video
Blistering pace headlines a big first history making day of Drag Challenge at Tailem Bend
Video: How to install rear tubs and big rubber!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty tubs the back our of VS Commodore drag ute to fit some meaty race rubber
For the Kids series hits Heathcote Park Raceway this weekend!
The For the Kids series is revving up this weekend at HPR, and all for a great cause