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.
In the build: Three fast Fords
We check out three fascinating and very different Blue Oval engine conversions
Chic Henry celebration to be held in Canberra
A celebration of the life of Chic Henry will be held in Canberra, 6 May
Hot Wheels Legends Tour 2022 results
Let's check out the top ten Aussie finalists for 2022 Hot Wheels Legends Tour
Drag Challenge Weekend 2022 merch
Here's your last chance to order Drag Challenge Weekend gear
World’s wildest Porsche takes on Rocky Mountain Race Week 2.0
Danny Humphreys has taken his 928 Porsche drag car to the next level with Steve Morris power and is now putting it to the test on the road and track
Chic Henry: 10 fast facts about the founder of Summernats
As we remember Chic, here are just 10 cool facts about his amazing life
Summernats founder Chic Henry passes, aged 75
Chic Henry, the man who invented the Street Machine Summernats has passed away yesterday after a long battle with cancer
Interview with Mr Summernats, Chic Henry
Sitting down with the man who started the Summernats juggernaut over three decades ago
Video: Drag Challenge Weekend Day Two – results
Here's 45 minutes of action and the full results from Day Two of DCW 2022. It's a nail-biter!
Drag Challenge Weekend Victoria is go!
Our first-ever Drag Challenge Weekend event to be held Victoria kicks off today!
Iconic HK Monaro to be brought back to its former glory
The HK Monaro made famous by Stephen Day is back and ready to be restored to its former glory
Stunning HK Monaro set to debut at Meguiar’s MotorEx
Wayne Price's new HK Monaro will set new standards for bodywork when it debuts at MotorEx, says Owen Webb
10-second, supercharged Ecotec V6-powered VS Commodore
Paul Rappo strapped an L67 top end to the Ecotec in his VS and created a 10-second sleeper
Showcars Melbourne 2022
Showcars Melbourne took over Moonee Valley Racecourse on Sunday for a different kinds of horsepower
The Bend Motorsport Park Dragway is go!
Construction of a world-class dragstrip at The Bend Motorsport Park is well underway and will include a 1000-square-metre burnout pad
Top Fuel to hit Mildura’s Sunset Strip
Top Fuel returns to Victoria, with Mildura's Sunset Strip set to host a round of the Australian Top Fuel Championship, 12-13 March
Video: All you need to know about Drag Challenge Weekend
Scotty talks us through the ins and outs of competing in a Drag Challenge event
52nd Australian Nationals meeting cancelled
Sanctioning body change results in the cancellation of the 52nd Australian Nationals at Sydney Dragway
Wayne’s World AMC Pacer sold for record amount
Garth Algar's AMC Pacer sells for more than AU$100,000 at auction
Street Machine of the Year 2021 VIP Party
A gaggle of Street Machine legends and supporters gathered to anoint the 2021 Milwaukee Street Machine of the Year winner