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.
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
Video: MINCER Capris on the cover of Street Machine June 2026!
Our June 2026 issue has hit the racks, so let’s get fired up and check it out!
Ford Falcon EA-ED – project car buyer’s guide
Ford’s 1988-94 Falcons can be made into respectable streeters, but it’s essential to start with a good ’un. Here’s what to look for
Different strokes: John Vella’s V6-powered capri
Who says you need a V8 to make a street-neat Capri? Sticking with a V6 works, too
DEADLI Gemini unveiled at Meguiar’s MotorEx 2026
Following a nasty accident in 2012, Bob and Michelle Porobic’s TC Gemini has been fully revamped and looks better than ever
Paul Bennett-built, Maserati-powered LC Torana project for sale
You can own the iconic Torana from the cover of our July-August 1995 issue, currently in the midst of a radical, Maserati-powered rebuild!
Movie icons: Mad Max XB GT & MFP Interceptor replicas
Get out your leathers…it’s the cars from Mad Max
Street Machine Drag Challenge 2026, presented by VPW – entries sold out!
Get fired up for Drag Challenge - 2026 is going to be better than ever before
Video: Calvin Nelson’s Nissan VK56-powered Fairmont at Sick Week
Tired of reading about LS and Coyote builds? Check out this Nissan V8-powered Fairmont
Teen dream: Young gun Jake Nolan at Summernats USA
At just 16 years old Jake Nolan is committed to turning smoke into success
Victorian Motorsports Park at Heathcote forges ahead
Big moves are being made at the newly christened Victorian Motorsports Park