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.
Remembering Harry Haig & Andrew Baumgartner
Remembering beloved racers and all-round champions Harry Haig and Andrew Baumgartner
Video: Harrop-blown Pro Touring Mustang on the dyno
Ross Gangemi's stunning 1965 Mustang gets fine-tuned and ready to rock on road and track
Ron Barclay’s SMOTY-winning HQ Holden ute
A deep dive into Ron Barclay’s famous HQ Holden ute
New Drag Challenge website & poster reveal!
We have a brand-new website online for Drag Challenge and Rods Out
Methanol Madness at Street Machine Summernats 37
With 100 days to go, Summernats announces a new feature where the toughest cars at the event can strut their stuff around the cruise route
Six Banger Nats 2024: Results
All the winners and grinners from the 2024 Six Banger Nats!
Video: Tony & Rex Webster interview
Check out this awesome video interview of Tony and Rex Webster!
Rods Out: The Grind
For those maniacs taking on both Rods Out 1 and Rods Out 2, we have a special competition dubbed The Grind
Torana-based Recaro Mystere prototype
Built by Recaro, the Mystere was intended to be a sophisticated Euro-style sports hatch based on the LX Torana
Drag Challenge five-day passes available now
Drag Challenge is back! It’s going to be huge, and tickets are on sale now!
Video: Street Machine Summernats 2!
Hop in our time machine and go back to Street Machine Summernats 2 in 1989
Calendar drop! 2024-25 National Drag Racing Championship
The dates for the second NDRC season are here!
Flashback: Costa’s BBQ
The first rule of BBQ Club is: you must have a car. Guess what the 2nd rule is
Red CentreNATS 10: Heavy Hitters
An exciting night of racing at Alice Springs Inland Dragway climaxed with the crowning of the Heavy Hitters for 2024
Red CentreNATS 2024 program
Check out the program for Red CentreNATS #10!
In the build: Drag Challenge 1974 Mazda Rotary Engine Pick-Up
Nick Skarajew is building a genuine Mazda REPU for Drag Challenge
West Aussies invade Red CentreNATS
Western Australia is sending some of its best across the country for Red CentreNATS 10
L98-powered EK Holden family cruiser
William McNamara’s sweet EK looks fine, with V8 power and some FB bling
HSV VZ GTS/R Coupe concept – flashback
Looking back on HSV's one-off prototype, built a track-only prospect
Meguiar’s MotorEx ready to rock in 2025
Meguiar's MotorEx is looking huge for 2025!