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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

Street Machine Events Summernats 35 Unveil VL 1
Summernats

Meguiar's Great Uncover at Summernats 35 part one

The first batch from a huge field of epic Elite Hall unveil cars

Street Machine TV Trolvo 1 JZ Engine Teardown Carnage 48
Carnage

Video: We find out what went wrong with the Trolvo’s 1JZ

In this episode of Carnage, we check on the health (or otherwise) of the 1JZ in our Volvo 240

Street Machine Features George Hatzi Ford Xf Fairmont Drag
Drag Challenge

George Hatzi’s Barra turbo XF Ghia gunning for eights at Drag Challenge

George Hatzi is eyeing off an eight-second timeslip at Drag Challenge in his sweet XF Fairmont

Street Machine TV Carnage Dad S Ute Heathcote VE Valiant 2
Carnage

Video: Scotty has a much better day with Dad’s Ute

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty takes Dad’s Ute racing at the drags in the hunt for a PB

Street Machine News 3 6 Turbo Engine
News

Blueprint unveils LS-headed 3.6-litre four cylinder engine

Blueprint unveiled a wild four pot concept 2022 PRI show

Street Machine Events Jay Duca Low Standard Mazda RX 3 Sedan 20 B Rotary 8
Summernats

Summernats 35 preview: Mazda RX-3 20B rotary build in two weeks!

Jay Duca has set himself an almighty challenge just weeks out from Summernats to rebuild a crusty Mazda RX-3

Low Father And Son Nw Jpg
Features

Ash & Gary Low's Holden LX Torana & HZ Kingswood

Father-and-son duo Gary and Ash Low prove you don't need a bent-eight to be great

Street Machine TV Dad S Ute VE Valiant Carnage 7
Carnage

Video: Dad’s Ute has a bad night at the drag strip

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty goes racing at Melbourne’s Calder Park in his late father’s VE Valiant ute

Street Machine TV Unique Cars Bombodore VB Commodore 2
Street Machine TV

Video: Reuniting a VB Commodore with its original owner 43 years later!

Glenn Torrens undertakes a special mission to reunite his salvaged VB Commodore with its original owner

Street Machine Mazda MX 5 Carnage Barra Eights
Carnage

Video: Our Barra-swapped MX-5 goes eights!

In this episode of Carnage, our little Mazda rockets into the eight-second club!

Street Machine TV Carnage MX 5 Barra Nitrous 2
Carnage

Video: The Barra MX-5 gets nitrous!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty fits giggle gas to our MX-5!

Street Machine Features Ian Wood Holden Eh Panel Van Front Angle
Features

Ian Wood's spicy EH Holden panel van

Ian Wood's Mexican-themed EH Holden panel van is one spicy enchilada

Street Machine News Atlast Grey VN SS
News

Auction watch: VN SS, FPV GT, LJ GTR XU-1

Some spicy metal is crossing the block at this week’s Grays classic car auction

Street Machine TV Barra Mazda MX 5 Miata Carnage 11
Carnage

Video: Can the Barra-swapped MX-5 runs eights with its big turbo?

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty goes on the hunt for an eight-second pass in our Barra-swapped Mazda MX-5!

Street Machine TV Carnage Mazda MX 5 Barra Turbo Upgrade 19
Carnage

Video: Our Barra-swapped MX-5 gets a bigger turbo!

In this episode of Carnage, our MX-5 gets a big turbo upgrade!

Street Machine News 1996 HSV VS GTSR 2 7
News

Auction watch: VS GTS-R, XB GT coupe, HDT VH Group 3 and more!

Christmas has come early at Seven82Motors December online auction

Street Machine TV Supermang Burnout
Carnage

Video: Can Supermang go quicker with less boost?

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty goes hunting for a PB in the L67-swapped VN!

Street Machine News Daniel Szabolics HQ 2
Drag Challenge

Szabolics HQ Monaro runs 6.654-seconds @214mph

Daniel Szabolics has set a scorching new PB in his twin-turbo HQ Monaro

Street Machine News Daryl Braithwaite Horses
Summernats

Daryl Braithwaite to rock Street Machine Summernats 35 in place of Jimmy Barnes

Shannon Noll, Diesel, Bliss n Eso and more will also hit the stage

Street Machine TV Carnage Supermang Dyno 4
Carnage

Video: Supermang hits the dyno with a new blower!

In this episode of Carnage, Scotty throws some upgrades onto our VN Berlina and hits the dyno!

Street Machine Features Sr Engines Windsor 2
Features

Gurney Eagle-headed 372ci Windsor with GT40 history

This rare and historic race engine is destined for a pro street XR Falcon currently being pieced together for its unveiling at Summernats 35

Street Machine News SM 2022 Black Friday Sale 2
News

Street Machine Black Friday sale!

Our black Friday sale is here, with 50 percent off 12 month subscriptions and merch

Street Machine TV VN Commodore Burnout
Carnage

Video: Supermang is back!

In this episode of Carnage, our fan-favourite VN Berlina makes a comeback!

Street Machine Features Josh Obrien Vp Ute 6
Drag Challenge

Harrop-blown, Holden 355-powered VP ute

Josh O'Brien's blown Holden-powered VP ute is a nine-second Drag Challenge veteran