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: Getting Supermang ready for its first burnout competition!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty preps our L67-swapped VN Berlina to take on the burnout pad
Shannons Summer Classic Car Auction results
Some heavy bidding and interesting results at Shannons' 2023 summer online auction
Ram 1500 TRX commercial banned in Australia
The TV advert depicting aggressive off-road driving has now been banned
Video: Starting old cars at Flynn’s Wrecking Yard!
Glenn Torrens and a few of his mates take a wander through Flynn’s Wrecking Yard to see what cars they can get to run on their own steam once again
Jed Coinu’s VH Valiant Charger R/T
We caught up with Jed and his ex-speedway, genuine VH Charger R/T at Chopped 2022
Street Machine February 2023 on sale now!
Our February 2023 issue has hit the stands, and while we may be biased, we reckon it’s a bloody cracker
Video: More boost and power for Supermang!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty squeezes some extra power out of Supermang
Chris Kaarsberg’s LX Torana wins at Street Outlaws Queensland
Drag Challenge veteran chalks up a rare win for Australia against the touring Street Outlaws crew
Down Town Kustoms-built Chev Monza
Falbo Sirianni's Down Town Kustoms-built Chevy Monza is part street cruiser, part pro tourer
Video: Drag Challenge Heathcote day four
Drag Challenge returns to Heathcote Park Raceway for some killer night racing
Video: Drag Challenge 2022/23 day three results
Rain tried to spoil our party on day three of Drag Challenge, but the Sunset Strip track staff and entrants pushed on to almost 11pm!
Video: Barra-swapped LC Torana takes on Drag Challenge
We follow the adventures of Tassie-based mates Darby Hamilton and Mark Whitla, as they put Darby's wild Barra-powered LC Torana to the test at Street Machine Drag Challenge 2022/23
Auction watch: LX Torana, ‘Big Banger’ VK, HX Monaro, big-block Chevy C10 and more!
An HDT-inspired Commodore, minty HX Monaro and big-block C10 truck headline this week’s Grays classic car auction
Video: Drag Challenge 2022/23 scrutineering day
More hotties from a huge sign-up day at Heathcote Park
Drag Challenge madness: twin-turbo Lambo, Carl Cox Mustang and more
230 of Australia's quickest street cars have turned out at Heathcote Park Raceway in readiness for a week of drag-and-drive action
Video: Supermang gets upgrades for more boost!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty gets our ‘Supermang’ VN Berlina ready for more boost!
Turbo L98-powered R31 Nissan Skyline Silhouette at Drag Challenge 2022/23
Anthony Burns rebuilt the poor Borgy in his brutal R31 five times over DC
GM to invest AU$1.2 billion for new sixth-gen small-block V8
General Motors has confirmed its plans for a sixth-generation internal combustion small-block V8
Video: 1000hp, seven-second K24-powered Toyota Celica
Brendon’s K24-swapped Celica runs low eights in the Tuff Mounts 235 tyre class at Drag Challenge 2022/3
Video: Green-top Barras are dead!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty tells us why the budget green-top Barras are no longer the cheap route to bulk horsepower