Articles by: Street Machine Staff

Jake Winters’s Barra-swapped 1993 Nissan 180SX in the build
Drag-and-drive weapon in the making

No Quarter: IHRA USA to run eighth-mile in 2026
The IHRA mothership in the US has announced that all classes will run eighth-mile in 2026

Matt Etchells’s home-brewed XE Falcon in the build
A simple home project evolved into a wicked 500hp street car

In the build: XC panel van, restomod EH Holden ute, Gemini coupe, LS-powered Getz & family-heirloom XY Falcon 500
We check out some of our readers' project cars from the October issue of Street Machine

Readers’ rockets: Skyline R33, Chev C20, FPV F6 Typhoon, VP Vacationer, Datsun 1600 & Mazda 929
We check out some of our readers’ rides from the October issue of Street Machine

One huge day of Nitro finals mayhem this Saturday
Sydney Dragway hosts the Nitro Nationals this Saturday, featuring Top Fuel and XPRO Nitro Funny Car finals plus Aeroflow Allstars

From the ashes: Jim Read Racing ready to race at Nitro Nationals
Hydraulink Jim Read Racing returns to the track after last month’s devastating fire

Ringbrothers’ Kingpin 1969 Mustang Mach 1 debuts at SEMA Show
Check out Ringbrothers’ latest creation, straight from the 2025 SEMA Show

Alex Crisa’s Series II VL Calais Turbo
Alex Crisa’s VL Calais Turbo has evolved over many years into a custom-built stunner

John & Debbie Bridge’s chopped 1933 Ford coupe
Old-school hot rod with show-winning style

1972 HQ Holden drag-and-drive beast in the build
Sean Livingstone brought a rusty HQ shell back to life for his late mum to drive. It's now in the process of a major power upgrade

Video: Shawn McCann’s slammed 1963 Chev C10
With the help of his mates, Shawn McCann turned a “plain Jane” Chevy C10 into a cool cruiser, now running a draw-through turbo V8

Trent Dyball’s 1977 Chevy C20 in the build
Farm-find, Aussie-delivered C20 pickup gets a new lease on life

Home-brewed, pro touring LX Torana hatch in the build
Plans for a rotisserie resto get blown out into a full-on, pro tourer-style build

In the build: blown LS1-powered VS ute, Shadowtone Commodore VH SL/E, HSV VY ClubSport & VK Commodore
We check out some of our readers’ projects in the build, from the September issue of Street Machine

Vote to win: Enthusiast Motor Insurance Street Machine of the Year 2025
Vote for the 2025 Enthusiast Motor Insurance SMOTY for your chance to win $5000!

Stunning Aussie Raider tribute to debut at the Nitro Nationals
The NDRC’s Nitro Nationals on November 8 will feature a stunning tribute to one of the most-important cars in Aussie drag racing history

Readers’ rockets: Nissan R31, tribute HR Holden, 500rwhp Mazda BT-50, 440ci VK Commodore & Lancer GSR
We check out some of our readers’ rides from the September issue of Street Machine

Bend disaster drives home Top Fuel camaraderie for Jim Read racing
Hydraulink Jim Read Racing’s weekend at The Bend was derailed by fire, but incredible support from rival teams highlighted the true spirit of Top Fuel racing

In the build: LS3-powered HK Kingswood, LSX-swapped VL Berlina, young gun’s VK Calais + 1978 F100
We check out some of our readers' builds from the August issue of Street Machine