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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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Street Machine TV

Video: Starting old cars at Flynn’s Wrecking Yard!

Glenn Torrens and a few of his mates take a wander through Flynn’s Wrecking Yard to see what cars they can get to run on their own steam once again

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Features

Jed Coinu's VH Valiant Charger R/T

We caught up with Jed and his ex-speedway, genuine VH Charger R/T at Chopped 2022

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News

Street Machine February 2023 on sale now!

Our February 2023 issue has hit the stands, and while we may be biased, we reckon it’s a bloody cracker

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Carnage

Video: More boost and power for Supermang!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty squeezes some extra power out of Supermang

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News

Video: Archerfield Drift Park to close in May

After months of battling local council and land owners, Archerfield Drift Park boss Luke Fink confirmed the worst news for drifting in Queensland

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Features

Keith Hards’s 634ci big-block Camaro wins Pacemaker Radial Aspirated at Drag Challenge

Keith Hard takes out the top spot in the big boy aspirated class at Drag Challenge 2022/23

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Drag Challenge

Video: Barra-swapped LC Torana takes on Drag Challenge

We follow the adventures of Tassie-based mates Darby Hamilton and Mark Whitla, as they put Darby's wild Barra-powered LC Torana to the test at Street Machine Drag Challenge 2022/23

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Drag Challenge

Eight-second Barra-swapped VF Valiant

Warwick Meldrum has cracked the eight-second barrier in his controversial Val

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Features

Down Town Kustoms-built Chev Monza

Falbo Sirianni's Down Town Kustoms-built Chevy Monza is part street cruiser, part pro tourer

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Drag Challenge

Turbo L98-powered R31 Nissan Skyline Silhouette at Drag Challenge 2022/23

Anthony Burns rebuilt the poor Borgy in his brutal R31 five times over DC

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Drag Challenge

Video: Drag Challenge Heathcote day four

Drag Challenge returns to Heathcote Park Raceway for some killer night racing

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Drag Challenge

Video: Drag Challenge 2022/23 day three results

Rain tried to spoil our party on day three of Drag Challenge, but the Sunset Strip track staff and entrants pushed on to almost 11pm!

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News

Auction watch: LX Torana, ‘Big Banger’ VK, HX Monaro, big-block Chevy C10 and more!

An HDT-inspired Commodore, minty HX Monaro and big-block C10 truck headline this week’s Grays classic car auction

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Drag Challenge

Video: Drag Challenge 2022/23 scrutineering day

More hotties from a huge sign-up day at Heathcote Park

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Drag Challenge

Drag Challenge madness: twin-turbo Lambo, Carl Cox Mustang and more

230 of Australia's quickest street cars have turned out at Heathcote Park Raceway in readiness for a week of drag-and-drive action

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Carnage

Video: Supermang gets upgrades for more boost!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty gets our ‘Supermang’ VN Berlina ready for more boost!

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News

GM to invest AU$1.2 billion for new sixth-gen small-block V8

General Motors has confirmed its plans for a sixth-generation internal combustion small-block V8

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Carnage

Video: Green-top Barras are dead!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty tells us why the budget green-top Barras are no longer the cheap route to bulk horsepower

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Carnage

Video: Building a budget 2JZ – part one

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty begins building a new heart for the Trolvo

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Summernats

Video: Aiden Stampalia’s WRECKAGE LX Torana at Summernats 35

Aiden Stampalia built his LX Torana in record time to take on the pad at Summernats 35

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Summernats

Datsun 1200 ute with twin-turbo Viper V10 swap

Ivan Turkovic’s EVLDAT ute was harbouring one truly nasty engine swap on debut at Summernats 35

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Features

629hp Holden-powered VK Brock tribute

This 629hp, Holden-powered Blue Meanie tribute is Mark Spiteri’s dream street beast

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Summernats

Haltech Horsepower Heroes at Summernats 35: results

Cody Hunt takes out the dyno competition at Summernats 35 in his twin-turbo LS wagon

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Summernats

Meguiar's Great Uncover at Summernats 35 part two

Round two of the massive 24-car unveil session at Street Machine Summernats 35