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.
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
Video: Street Machine Summernats day five
An emotional day of action to wrap up Street Machine Summernats 34 in Canberra
Summernats 34 Burnout results
The winners and grinners from both Burnout Masters and Championships at Summernats 34
Street Machine Summernats 34 Grand Champion
Jason Mansweto takes out Grand Champion and the Summernats Grandstand is renamed in honour of Chic Henry
Video: Street Machine Summernats 34 day four
All the highlights from a massive day at Street Machine Summernats 34 in Canberra
Video: Street Machine Summernats 34 day three
A fair dump of rain in the evening couldn't stop the action at Street Machine Summernats 34
Video: Summernats 34 day two
Street Machine Summernats 34 kicks off in fine style, with the City Cruise, Skid Row and the Wildcard Shootout
Street Machine Summernats 34 City Cruise
500 stunners storm Northbourne Avenue for the biggest City Cruise ever!
A-Z of Street Machine part two (F-M)
Part two of our highlights, lowlights and mysteries of Street Machine since 1981
The Best Car Podcasts
Here's our favourite automotive podcasts, just in time for Christmas road trips