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.
Street Machine Summernats 32 Scrutineering video
We take a quick look at some of the entrants rolling into Summernats 32
Holden FB-EK history
The 1960s brought new challenges from Ford and Chrysler, and a new style for Holden
Holden FE – FC history
In terms of market share, the Holden FE and FC were amongst the most successful Aussie-built cars ever
Turbo V6-powered VB Commodore cracks the eight-second zone
Josh Grant’s Drag Challenge-proven VB Commodore proves Ecotec V6s are no joke
Drag Challenge 2018 Day Five – Video
The heart-stopping finale to Street Machine Drag Challenge 2018
Drag Challenge 2018 Day Five Results
Street Machine Drag Challenge 2018 came down to the wire last night at Calder Park Raceway
Drag Challenge 2018 Day Four – Video
Records tumbled on Day Four of Street Machine Drag Challenge 2018
Drag Challenge 2018 Day Four results
It was a record-setting day at Swan Hill Dragway for Day Four of Street Machine Drag Challenge
Drag Challenge 2018 Day Three – Video
Drag Challenge competition really heated up on Day Three at Mildura
Drag Challenge 2018 Day Two Video
Incredible street car action from Swan Hill Dragway
Drag Challenge 2018 Day Three results
All the Day Three action from Mildura’s Sunset Strip eighth-mile
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