STREET MACHINE

SM HOT ROD ANNUAL 2009...

...is coming! We're up to our elbows in it now and having a ball. In the meantime, here's Shane Corr's '24 Dodge roadster, complete with a Speco-equipped 138 big block.

Guy Piazza Memorial Run

Amy Azzopardi from the Early Ford Hot Rod Club recently got into contact with us about the Guy Piazza Memorial Run. Guy 'Shorty' Piazza was taken from us earlier this year, and left behind a young family. The Early Ford guys are holding a memorial run on 17 October, with all the proceeds going to Guy's family. The night will feature an auction and raffle, with some exciting prizes already lined up. To learn more about the night, to donate some prizes, or to make a donation to the club's 'Piazza Appeal', please contact Amy on 0439 741 378.

See you at Rat Day Frenchie

 

 

Aussie Assault

Norm, Neil and Oggie all did their first licencing passes at Bonneville today, woo hoo! Oggie was the quickest with 144mph. Tomorrow they tackle the 175mph pass. The car is running well, the salt is smooth and there are cool cars and people everywhere!

Bonneville Part II

Gotta sleep, but here is a quick update on Big Knob's assault on Bonneville:

Despite mega winds, a dust storm and a major traffic jam into Wendover thanks to some State Troopers shooting dead an errant motorist, we made it to the sacred ground safe and sound. The car was given a pre-inspection in California and a few changes needed to be made to the car's roll cage - nothing major, but it required a couple of days of full-on work. That done, the POP Racing team hauled the '34 to Utah, while we cruised up in hire cars. Scruitineering was very thorough, but also very friendly and knowledgeable.

That done, the crew gave everything the once-over. The new 466ci Mat Lagoon-built Ford big block sounds AWESOME.

The car was then tucked up from the uncertain weather (high winds last night wrecked havoc in the pits) and we had time to check out the eye candy. I dug this Stovebolt-powered A roadster pick up

Then it was off to the Nugget Casino for the annual car show :-) 

*Swoon*

Sweetly-chopped '53 Chev

A street-registered belly tank? Not sure if it meets the letter of the law, but it had lights, indicators, a passenger seat and mirrors. And yep, he drove it out!

Sweet

Porn!

Bonneville Speed Week 2009

Swedish, jah?

What happens when one gets a little bit over enthusiastic on the track in their ballistic, 4WD, 11-second '32 coupe. Good news the car is now fixed and will appear in an upcoming edition of SM.

I knew these guys were cool

Chopped R&C Show

 

We hada blast at last year's show, this 'un should be even better, with a some awesome bands on hand. See ya there!

Poteet Coupe

 

George Poteet is possibly America's most prodigious builder of amazing muscle cars and hot rods. The bloke has more than a dozen currently under construction, as well as running a land speed racing team. He had this awesome '32 five-window on show at the Grand National Roadster Show. Goodies include the Miller-Indy track-style nose, aircraft-inspired instrumentation, chrome-nmoly tube frame and torsion bar suspension. The car won the Outstanding Rod Overall award.

Pic: Dave Fetherston.