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 2018 Day Two results
The overall standings and class Top 10s from Day Two of Drag Challenge 2018
Drag Challenge 2018 Day One Video
We chat to some of the top contenders for Street Machine Drag Challenge 2018
Drag Challenge 2018 Day One results
The overall and class Top 10s from Day One of Drag Challenge 2018
Street Machine Drag Challenge 2018 – registration day
The hordes descend on Calder Park in readiness for Drag Challenge 2018
Cruise for Sarah – Adelaide this Sunday
The car community of Adelaide will gather this Sunday to celebrate the life of Sarah Carey
SEMA Show 2018 sneak preview – COPO Camaro and more
Here's a quick look at some of the wild rides that caught our eye today in Las Vegas
Valvoline SMOTY Summernats VIP winner 2018
We have a winner! Ready to party at Street Machine Summernats 32 in Canberra
Mr Dodgey 440-powered 1963 Dodge Phoenix Part One
We take a $1454.30 Dodge Phoenix and get it ready for the Running on Empty Festival
Running on Empty Festival is go!
The faithful are pouring into Cobar for a massive celebration of Running on Empty
Drag Challenge 2017 – the movie
With this year’s Street Machine Drag Challenge almost upon us, let’s check out our feature-length coverage of last year’s epic event
Mud Run 2018 – gallery
It was a weekend of tragedy and triumph for our Mud Run road-trippers
Street Machine Drag Challenge 2018 – racer tips and schedule
With just over three weeks until Street Machine Drag Challenge kicks off, here are some tips for newbies
Slammed custom 1955 Buick Century
Evocative Buick custom remains a favourite, more than a decade after it cruised onto the scene
Telfo’s Top 10 – Sema 2018
Here are 10 of our favourite rides from the SEMA Show 2018 in Las Vegas
Red CentreNATS 2018 – gallery
A massive gallery of action from Red CentreNATS in Alice Springs
Mr Dodgey 1963 Dodge Phoenix Carnage project
Here’s a sneak preview of the latest Carnage project – a 1963 Dodge Phoenix
Australian Nostalgia Racers Drags Mildura 2018 – gallery
A massive gallery of action from the 2018 Nostaliga Drag at Mildura’s Sunset Strip
Rod Hadfield: The Mad Scientist of Australian Hot Rodding
Allison Hadfield has written the book on her famous dad, hot rodding visionary Rod. It's a cracker!
Vale Bob Jane 1929 to 2018
Farewell to one of the towering figures of Australian motorsport, Bob Jane
Pat Fay’s Humpy Mekka FJ to be reborn
One of Australia's most famous panel vans is set to receive a well-deserved restoration