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
Family-heirloom 1JZ-swapped 1973 Toyota Corona sleeper
Benny Royal took a humble Toyota Corona, shoved a 1JZ in it and headed off for five days of drag-and-drive
Auction watch: XW wagon, VL Commodore, Suzuki Carry van and more!
There’s some oddballs and plenty of good buying at this week’s Grays classic car auction
Video: The 427ci twin-turbo LS ute is finished!
In this episode of Carnage, the VS Commodore Drag Challenge ute is finally finished!
Video: One Perfect Lap – WTAC documentary
A new documentary mini-series goes behind the scenes of the highs and lows of World Time Attack Challenge 2023
Video: Behind the scenes of a 1650rwhp XY Falcon cover shoot!
Get a rare, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to capture a car for the cover of the magazine
11-second, LS-powered 60 Series Toyota LandCruiser
With a standard LS and a huff of nitrous, this unlikely 60 Series LandCruiser dipped into the 11s at Drag Challenge 2023
1000hp, 346km/h twin-turbo Corvette C8 ZR1 revealed
The most powerful Corvette of all time has been unveiled, featuring turbocharged V8 power and eye-watering performance numbers
Video: Grimace drives for the first time!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty has a major win with our twin-turbo Dart LS-powered VS ute build
Like wow, wipeout! The Dodge Dart Hang 10
Forgotten trim packs don’t get much cooler than the 1974-’75 Dodge Dart Hang 10
Video: Force-fed Holden V8s galore!
JBens visits the Torq Hub lads to check out their shed and wicked collection of Holdens
Video: The final touches on the Drag Challenge ute
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty tackles some fiddly tasks on our twin-turbo VS ute project
Ford Australia’s forgotten Barra V8
We take a look at the forgotten Ford Barra 220 V8, the estranged cousin of the legendary six-cylinder
Video: Checking out Darrell Leemhuis’s car collection!
JBens heads over to Summernats Grand Champion Darrell Leemhuis’s shed to check out his wicked car collection
1200hp blown Hemi-powered 1968 Dodge Charger
1200hp of blown Hemi shoved into one of Detroit’s toughest shapes – meet Jye Core’s ’68 Dodge Charger
Home-brewed, turbo LS-powered Holden EH Special
Tim McClure brought his home-brewed, turbo LS-powered EH Special all the way from Western Australia to take on his first Drag Challenge
Vale: Aussie drift legend Levi Clarke
The Aussie drift scene has lost a legend this week with the passing of Levi Clarke
Top 20 WB-fronted HQ Holden One Tonner
Garry Rosser’s WB-fronted HQ Tonner went from scrapyard find to Top 20 Summernats stunner
Video: Street racing in Rockhampton!
JBens checks out the legal street drags at Rockynats 2024
Video: Seven-second turbo Honda K24-swapped Celica
Brendon De Ruyter combined a Honda K24 four-pot and an ugly 80s Celica to make a 1200rwhp, seven-second drag-and-drive weapon
Video: Supermang is back!
In this episode of Carnage, Scotty brings back a fan favourite