Articles by Simon TELFORD
Simon landed his dream job on Street Machine magazine in 2002 as features editor, under the tutelage of publishing guru Geoff Seddon. Moving up to editor in 2013, Simon and his team expanded the footprint of the brand to include the online build series Carnage, Drag Challenge events and e-commerce. These days, Simon oversees the teams behind 4X4 Australia, Unique Cars and Street Machine. Besides motoring titles, Simon has written for Qantas Magazine, Australian Guitar and the Sydney Morning Herald. Simon’s personal fleet includes a custom EJ Holden, a 1973 Triumph Tiger motorbike and a 1977 HZ Holden One Tonner. He also has the privilege of piloting a 600hp FX Holden at nostalgia drag racing events.
598 cubes of attitude: Cassar’s ’33 Ford is chasing sevens
DC Outlaw Aspo legend Daniel Cassar is back to reclaim his crown
Video: Drag Challenge ’26 presented by VPW, day one
Here are the 10 fastest cars on the property for day one of DC26
Video: Drag Challenge 2026 is the biggest ever
With 290 starters, Drag Challenge presented by VPW is going to be the biggest event in the event's history
Ash Marshall’s Scorcher returns!
The Scorcher will be cackling on nitro at the Bangers & Mash event, next weeked at Sydney Dragway
Street Machine Podcast 2: Repco-Mod Porsche and more!
This month, Aarron Gregory joins Andrew Broadley and Iain Kelly to chat about the Repco-Mod 996 build, Drag Challenge and the November issue of Street Machine!
Tropic Thunder: 2026 Cairns Show Auto Spectacular
A locally grown XA ute stomped the competition at the Cairns Show Auto Spectacular
Street Machine November 2026 issue on sale now!
Check out all the automotive goodness we’ve crammed into the November issue!
He’s building a VE Valiant with Honda power and BMW suspension!
Adelaide's Adam Bianchetti is upsetting the purists with his wild Honda K24-powered Valiant build!
Dave Thomas’ 1962 Morris Major Elite at Cooly Rocks
Dave's Morry goes to show that you don't need bulk horsepower to have fun!
Entry list and Snot Rocket 2.0: Drag Challenge presented by VPW 2026
Check out the full entry list for Drag Challenge, presented by VPW
Video: These kids turned an XP Falcon beater into a Summernats showstopper in 19 weeks!
Meet the third place-getter in this year’s Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse YSMOTY competition!
Twin-turbo 427-powered 996 Porsche ‘Repco-Mod’ unveiled at Bathurst 1000
Repco and ShowTime have unveiled a landmark build in the lead-up to the Repco Bathurst 1000
Street Machine Drag Challenge tickets on sale now!
Grab the cheapest DC tickets you'll ever get!
Why the Gulf Western Oil Winternationals is still Aussie drag racing’s biggest show
Records tumbled and history was made at the 58th Winternationals
After 40 years, Heath has treated his XY to a stunning rebuild
Heath Lloyd has given his faithful XY the ultimate rebuild
Drag Challenge meets Killer Cars Melbourne
What a way to spend AFL Grand Final Eve!
Fast 10: Blacktop Outlaws 2026
Ten of our favourite cars from the inaugural Growl Racing Blacktop Outlaws event at Casino Airport
Blacktop Outlaws no-prep at Casino Aerodrome 2026
No prep and no mercy as the Blacktop Outlaws Festival launches at Casino Aerodrome
Drag Challenge opportunity at the Sunset Nationals
Drag Challenge racers have a prime opportunity for pre-event testing coming up at Mildura's Sunset Strip
Richie Crampton wins the US Nationals again! This time in Top Alcohol dragster
Richie Crampton, the most successful professional Aussie racer in NHRA history, wins the US Nationals Top Alcohol title