Tickets have just gone on sale for the 2011 NZHRA Hot Rod Lottery and this year’s prize hot rod looks like a real beauty.

It’s a 1926 Ford Roadster finished in a striking green hue. There’s a 350 Chev shoved under the bonnet, a tube axle front end, 9-inch diff and a 350 Turbo transmission. Everything is nicely in order and a white leather custom interior sets it all off.

Tickets for the lottery are $6 and can be purchased through NZHRA clubs around NZ. Ticket sales close on November 10th with the draw taking place on November 19th. The winner will be notified by phone.

You can also see the lottery Hot Rod as it attends events in the coming months. It will be shown at Tararua Rodders show n shine event in Levin on September 25 and the National Hot Rod Show in Hawera on October 15-16th. (more…)

What better way could there be to take your mind off cancer, than to build a kick-arse drag car?

Tough times don’t last but tough people do. It’s an old adage but one that definitely applies to Gavin Green and his life-changing Monaro. Gavin started out as so many of us do, a hard-working bloke with a passion for cars and most things mechanical.

Starting with a humble Viva, Gavin progressed to a hot small block HQ which he raced with success in the early meetings at Hood Aerodrome, winning his class at his first eighth-mile meeting there.

Gavin did what many of us have done, sold his toys and embarked on his big OE, starting in Australia, then a short stint in Canada. While working there his boss gave him an unexpected bonus, the use of his credit card to buy whatever he wanted from Mopac Engine Supplies.

Having been to the US Winter Nationals and having his love for drag racing rekindled, Gavin decided another hot Chev was the go. A 350 small block, Z60 Isky cam, Dart heads, Edelbrock performer intake and hypereutectic pistons were supplied. Everything Gavin needed to build a tough street motor which he would find the right car for in the future. When Gavin eventually moved back to Australia the engine came back with him. (more…)