Articles by Scott TAYLOR
Raised in a house without 240V electricity, at age 16 Scotty was inspired by early issues of Street Machine to build an HQ ute from the chassis up. During the 90s he dived head-first into drag racing and has lived his life a quarter-mile at a time ever since.As the internet gained popularity, Scotty designed his own how-to websites and helped create Slick 6 Packs magazine, before securing a full-time position at Street Commodores.He then freelanced exclusively for Street Machine for eight years and started a successful YouTube channel called Scotty’s Garage, before joining the SM team full-time in 2013. Since then, Scotty has helped create Carnage and Drag Challenge while supporting a shed full of modified Mopars.
Fast 10: Blacktop Outlaws 2026
Ten of our favourite cars from the inaugural Growl Racing Blacktop Outlaws event at Casino Airport
Andreas Sdrolias’s 1975 Ford XB Falcon GS coupe
Glowing bright and smooth, the Falcon looks like it’s been dipped in sunlight – this is not a vehicle you’ll lose in a carpark
Blacktop Outlaws no-prep at Casino Aerodrome 2026
No prep and no mercy as the Blacktop Outlaws Festival launches at Casino Aerodrome
Does the new 2027 Dodge Charger Super Bee fail to launch?
Dodge’s new 2027 Charger Super Bee Launch Edition falls flat at Roadkill Nights
Tiny but tough: Chris Gobbo’s Ford Cortina Mk1
Lean, mean and green, this beautiful little Mk1 Cortina is ready to crack some heads
Frank Marchese’s twin-turbo Torana Drag Challenge build
Frank Marchese is building a twin-turbo Torana that may rewrite the Drag Challenge record books
VUFORU goes up for auction!
Here’s another chance to own a Street Machine legend
Adrian Cuthbertson’s blown and injected VE ute
Adrian Cuthbertson’s candy-coloured, blown and injected VE ute looks so sweet it’ll give you cavities, but don’t be fooled – it’s ready to unleash a world of hurt
Street Machine September 2026 issue on sale now!
The September issue of Street Machine is out now! Here’s a sneak peek
Mark Rachele’s 1964 Ford Falcon Futura
Mark Rachele wanted a Falcon that stood out from the crowd, and this Yankee ’64 Futura fit the bill nicely
Video: VPW Allstars Drag & Drive 2026
The second instalment of South East Queensland’s Allstars Drag & Drive was a record-setting affair across all three days
Street Machine August 2026 issue on sale now!
It’s time for the August 2026 issue of Street Machine to hit the shelves! Here’s what’s in store
August issue preview: Growl Racing Blacktop Outlaws
Telfo and Scotty highlight three rigs that grabbed their goolies at the first Blacktop Outlaws no-prep meeting at Casino Airport
Street Machine July 2026 issue on sale now!
Our July 2026 issue has hit the shelves, so let’s head to the supermarket and check it out!
PROVKT: Sam Besim’s seven-second VK Holden Calais
Sam Besim’s VK Calais is a genuine seven-second streeter jammed with creature comforts
Rockynats 2026 wrap-up & gallery
We head north for the sixth instalment of Rockynats – Queensland’s biggest Horsepower Party!
Jason Price’s Standard Vanguard ute
Jason Price’s Standard Vanguard ute looks stock as a rock from the outside, but it’s a sports car underneath
Expression Session: custom Falcon AU & BA utes
Looking back on Ryan Carter’s ideas of two really cool Ford utes
Easternats is back in 2027!
After more than a decade on the shelf, Victoria’s favourite car festival is set to make a comeback in 2027 at Victorian Motorsports Park
Matthew Long’s blown ZG Fairlane
Not just for cruising, this ZG Fairlane packs a whole lot of punch