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Kian Heagney

Journalist

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Having spent his teenage years racing and wrenching on cars, Kian studied journalism at university only a few years ago before launching his career as a fresh-faced intern at Street Machine in 2018.

Now a full-time staffer, Kian’s role includes writing for SM’s print and digital platforms, helping behind the scenes at the magazine’s premier Drag Challenge events, and filming and co-presenting Street Machine’s aptly named YouTube video show, Carnage.

Instagram @kianheagney

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Drag Racing

Results: Holden Nationals 2023

All the highlights, results and action for the biggest-ever Tuff Mounts Holden Nationals

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SMOTY

The Japanese cars of Milwaukee Young Street Machine of the Year 2023

We take a look at some of the Japanese cars entered into Milwaukee Young Street Machine of the Year for 2023

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Features

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

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Carnage

Video: Testing the new 1.5JZ combo

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty has a bad day out in the Trolvo at the drags

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SMOTY

Holdens of Milwaukee Young Street Machine of the Year 2023

A sample of some of the awesome submissions from the lion pride for our 2023 Milwaukee Young Street Machine of the Year

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Features

Warspeed 388-cube twin-turbo Dart LS combo

Troy Worsley of Warspeed Industries built this beefy 388-cube twin-turbo Dart LS for a customer's drag 'n' drive VC Commodore

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Carnage

Video: We go racing at Bathurst!

In this special episode of Carnage, we go racing at Bathurst!

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SMOTY

Hot entrants in Milwaukee Young Street Machine of the Year 2023

Here’s a quick sample of some of the awesome boys and girls who’ve entered our 2023 Milwaukee YSMOTY competition!

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Carnage

Video: Should we put a Hemi in our Holden Torana?

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty explores the engine conversion options for our Torana project car

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News

Auction watch: 1971 R/T Challenger, Robnell Cobra, 1971 911 at Slattery

Build #1 of the Aussie Cobras has come up for sale with Slattery Auctions, having been owned by a well-known car collector

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Carnage

Video: The 1.5JZ Trolvo makes its most power ever!

In this episode of Carnage, our Volvo hits the dyno for the first time with its new 1.5JZ!

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Features

Pro touring-style 1965 Barracuda

Charlie Allen's 1965 Plymouth Barracuda is part street cruiser, part pro tourer

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Carnage

Video: The Trolvo’s first start with its new 1.5JZ!

In this episode of Carnage, the Trolvo lives again with its new heart!

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Carnage

Video: Building a budget 1.5JZ – part three

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty finishes putting together our budget-friendly 1.5JZ for the Trolvo

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Carnage

Video: Building a budget 2JZ – part two

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty continues the build on our budget 2JZ-based engine for the Trolvo

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Drag Challenge

Holden-powered VN SS wins GJ Drivelines Outlaw Aspirated at Drag Challenge

Michael Ryder dominated his class at DC22/23, bonnet disaster and all!

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Carnage

Video: Supermang hits Motorfest!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty hits the pad in Supermang at Lardner Park Motorfest

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News

Auction watch: EVIL XC Falcon, Rides by Kam ‘Cuda, HSV W427 and more!

Seven82Motors March 2023 online car auction is live now, with a bounty of drool-worthy machines up for grabs

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Drag Challenge

Chris Kaarsberg’s LX Torana wins at Street Outlaws Queensland

Drag Challenge veteran chalks up a rare win for Australia against the touring Street Outlaws crew

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Street Machine TV

Video: More Than Hoons documentary highlights Newcastle’s rich car history

A killer documentary profiling the history of car and bike culture in Newcastle, NSW has hit YouTube

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News

Auction watch: HSV SV6000, HDT VK, AU Falcon XR8

This week’s Grays classic car auction is filled with some absolute crackers, including a rare VZ HSV, V8 LX Torana hatch, genuine HDT VK and more!

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Carnage

Video: Getting Supermang ready for its first burnout competition!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty preps our L67-swapped VN Berlina to take on the burnout pad

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News

Shannons Summer Classic Car Auction results

Some heavy bidding and interesting results at Shannons' 2023 summer online auction

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News

Ram 1500 TRX commercial banned in Australia

The TV advert depicting aggressive off-road driving has now been banned