The November issue of NZV8 Magazine has just hit shop shelves so it’s time to get a fresh fix of all that’s happening on the kiwi V8 scene. The new issue is a beaut and comes packed with feature cars, news and event reports so get your copy before they are all gone.

In this month’s issue we have an epic cover article that celebrates high power Fords. There’s a 1970 Ford Torino Type N/W cover car that’s immaculately finished and uses a 514ci big block motor to produce 700hp plus. If the Torino wasn’t enough this V8 lover also has a late model FPV GT-P daily driver with 413kW on tap – that makes for a high horsepower garage. Other feature cars include a beautifully chromed 1957 Chevy Bel Air which is simply stunning inside and out. There’s also a ’72 Dodge Challenger finished in slime green and packing a 528ci motor it can achieve 9-second passes. No issue would be complete without a Chev Camaro and this months is a classic 1969 RS/SS model with a 410ci small block engine and a track-spec fit out. Away from the feature cars we have a article celebrating kiwi automotive success stories and we visit a huge private collection of Packards and motorbikes. We report back from the recent Pukekohe Hot Rod and Horsepower Show and also the annual Father’s Day Drags.

All this plus the usual technical advice, readers’ rides, posters and news to keep you up to date with all that’s happening on the NZ V8 scene. This is a stellar issue so make sure you pick up a copy today before they sell out!

The annual Petrolhead Father’s Day Drags took place last Sunday and was bigger than ever. Crowds lined the hills around the track to watch the fastest street cars in the country battle for bragging rights on the strip.

For a full event report, check out the next issue of NZV8 Magazine.

View 230 photos from the days racing in the gallery below.

The annual Petrolhead Father’s Day Drags is the biggest and fastest streetcar meeting on the local drag racing calender and its on this Sunday (4 September). So grab your old man or drop some hints to your kids and get along to Fram Autolite Dragway to take it in all the action.

Hosted by the American Car Club the event is well organised and has real atmosphere. The competition has heated up over recent years so expect to see big horsepower machines fighting for their share of the $10K in prize money. There will be a burnout comp as well. (more…)

The annual Petrolhead Fathers’ Day Drags is the biggest and fastest street car meet on the local drag racing calendar and it’s all on for this Sunday (Sept 5) at the Fram Autolite Dragway, Meremere.

Hosted by the American Muscle Car Club, it’s always well run and has become a must attend event, not just for dads but for everyone. There’s also a Thrill Performance top 8 shootout and, of course, a burnout comp because who doesn’t dig a big smokey burnout on a Sunday afternoon?

The competition has really heated up over the last few years, and we know there are a few drivers who are going to fight hard for this year’s title.

If you attend only one drag race meet this year, the Fathers’ Day Drags should be it.

Entry is $20 with kids under 12 rolling in for free. Gates open from 7am and qualifying begins at 10am.

The November issue of NZV8 has just hit the shelves, so grab a copy today. In this month’s issue we have an awesome Pontiac GTO cover car and Michael ‘Gup’ Gilbert’s mad Holden HQ sedan. We’re also featuring a unique 440-powered Dodge Demon and a blown Z28 Camaro. We check out a clever modern take on the Mach 1 Mustang and have a buyers guide to the Holden Kingswood. We’ve got full coverage from the Fathers’ Day Drags and the Muscle Car Masters. We show you some of the latest car care products and bring you info on how to get your ride quieter and cooler for summer.

All this plus the usual advice and technical information, readers’ rides and competitions to keep you up to date with all that’s happening on the NZ V8 scene. Pick up a copy now!

The Annual Petrolhead Fathers Day Drags is always a popular event on the racing calendar, and this year it was a total success. We had a NZV8 photographer there to catch all the day’s action and there are 261 photos to be viewed in the gallery below.

To find out who were the big winners on the day, click here for a brief event report.

For full coverage, check out the next issue of NZV8 Magazine.

The Annual Petrolhead Fathers Day Drags is one of the biggest events on the racing calendar, and this year’s event was a cracker. Reece Fish’s ’56 Chev was touted as the car to beat in the pre event hype, and that turned out to be with just cause. After driving to the track, Reece’s fist pass was a 9.0 at a sideways 120mph. With the next fastest qualifier Aaron Costello running a 9.84 @139.

Out of the Australian produced cars, it was always going to be a battle between Mike Black, his brother Kelvin and Aaron Jenkins. Mike chose to run the slower of his two cars, a wild looking HQ ute, and give Kelvin his 9-second VR Commodore. After qualifying though, Mike took the VR back, and ended up taking out Aaron in the finals.

The American finals was a battle of NZV8 foum members, Reece Fish and Bruce ‘BlackRat’ Cox. Bruce’s smaller tyred Camaro giving in to the big tyred ’56 Chev 9.34@149mph to 8.54@168.2.

For full coverage, check out Issue 54 of NZV8 Magazine.

Reece Fish’s well known ‘50 SIX’ ’56 Chev sedan currently holds the title of fastest street car in the country. However this hasn’t stopped him from wanting to go even faster. After major traction issues, Reece decided it was time for the car to be tubbed. C&M Performance got the task of chopping the rear end out of the car and replacing the stock chassis with an Alston chassis clip. The new chassis and diff setup have allowed the car to run Top Fuel type double beadlock wheels, which give it more than twice its previous footprint.

This in itself should be enough for the car to better its current pb of 8.37@ 166mph, but Reece has also decided to add more power. Before the annual Petrolhead Fathers Day Drags, the car will have its 538ci engine rebuilt with new heads and the FAST ECU retuned in an attempt to create around 2000hp. Not bad for a street car huh?

Check out some pics from the rebuild in the gallery below.