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 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
Bluey Boxsell’s 1935 Airborne Eight pick-up
Bluey's Airborne Eight contains parts from 68 different cars. Can you spot them all?
Swedish Barra-swapped BMW 2002
Jonas Andersson’s little Bimmer packs a big Barra punch
Dave Schroeder’s 1966 Chevrolet Corvette – Drag Week nitrous weapon
With 872 cubic inches and four stages of nitrous, Dave Schroeder's Corvette is one of the wildest street cars on earth
Jarrad Scott’s blown Hemi-powered 1962 Ford Ranchero gasser
We chat with the Jarrad Scott - winner of the crazy A/GAS class a Hot Rod Drag Week 2018
Street Machine Drag Challenge 2018 entry list
Check out who is coming to compete in the biggest Drag Challenge ever!
Six Banger Nats at Warwick Dragway 2018
Check out the action from Warwick's annual six pot celebration!
Drag Week 2018 day three highlights video and gallery
Scotty and the team bring you all the action from zMax Raceway on day three of Hot Rod Drag Week 2018
Drag Week 2018 day two gallery and video
A fantastic gallery from day two of Hot Rod Drag Week 2018, as the field runs from Hurricane Florence
Drag Week 2018 Scotty’s day one update video and gallery
Scotty brings us up to speed on what went down on day one of Hot Rod Drag Week 2018