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Episode 12: 28 June 2009

June 28th, 2009 by NZV8

On the show this week:

Feature Cars

While most of or features cars are designed and built to go fast, Andrew Lister’s ‘64 Impala was designed to roll low and slow. As the best low rider in the country, and as a car of Issue 50, we sent Euan along to see what the low riding craze is all about.

Speed lovers don’t miss out on the action though, as we caught up with Shane Johnson and his 65 Mustang notchback Central Muscle Car.

From here, things get even faster, with Carl Hansen giving us the lowdown on his insane Rover powered TVR Tuscan. Carl and the car have been setting lap records for years, we find out how.

Events

Scott Campbell from Fram Autoloite Dragway was one of the many Kiwi’s who jumped the ditch to go to the Castrol Edge Winternationals. We made sure he took a camera with him to catch the action from the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest drag meet.

Competitions

Don’t forget to watch the show for your chance to win GT Radials tyres and a $12,000 trip to the Nitro Super GP on the Gold Coast! Click here for competitions.

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Episode 11: 21 June 2009

June 21st, 2009 by NZV8

On the show this week:

Huge Prizes

If you purchase Issue 50 of NZV8 (on sale now, click here for details) you can go in the draw to win a trip for four to the Gold Coast Nitro Super GP worth over $12k! Watch the show for more info on how to enter.

Feature Car

We ran out of room for it last week, but this is one feature car you won’t want to miss, its Nick Kale’s genuine GTHO Phase II Ford Falcon. This is the real deal with a prestigious racing history, now restored to perfection.

Andy’s back from the 24-hour around Nürburgring, so look out for a full report from him.

Young Achievers

Speaking of successful racing, we catch up with Anthony Marsh, as seen in the current issue of NZV8 Magazine, Anthony has been having huge success at the dragstrip in the Metalman Dragster.

Muscle Car Racing

We caught up with Shane Moore and his ex Super GT winning Commodore at Taupo recently, and were amazed with the vehicle. Shane tells us all about it on this weeks show.

Don’t forget to watch the show for your chance to win great prizes from our sponsors, such as Meguiar’s car care products and GT Radials tyres.

Eddie Thomas was the lucky winner of a set of 17inch Champiro HPZ tyres valued at $1300 thanks to GT Radials. Click here to check our current competitions.

Check out clips from NZV8 TV Episode 11 below.

Episode 10: 14 June 2009

June 14th, 2009 by NZV8

On the show this week:

Feature Car

This week’s feature car is straight from the cover of NZV8’s 50th issue, a 900hp Hemi powered Road Runner. Immaculate in every way and about as powerful as street cars come, this is one feature car that you wont want to miss. NZV8 Magazine editor Todd Wylie is on hand, and goes over the car pointing out exactly what makes a cover car worthy.

Another car from the 50th issue, and one that is just as special is Nick Kales’ GTHO Falcon. This is the real deal, and is currently on sale for the price of an average house. Find out what makes this car so special on the show.

Young Achievers

Last week we bought you the countries fastest 21 year old, this week it’s the fastest 24 year old – Morice McMillin and his Chev powered Funny Car.

Event

If you prefer a bit of a slower pace, we attended the GM Car Clubs annual show to check out a few rides and find out what the GM Club is all about.

Competition

Don’t miss your chance to win a set of GT radials 17inch Champiro HPZ tyres valued at $1300, watch this week’s show to find out more.

Check out clips from NZV8 TV Episode 10 below.

Episode 9: 7 June 2009

June 7th, 2009 by NZV8

On the show this week Ewan Gilmore presents from the pages of NZV8 magazine:

Feature Car

This week we check out Jonny Udy’s late model twin turbo Monaro. Basically a V8 Supercar in a Monaro shell set up to drift, Jonnys car is showing the import boys what V8 turbo power is all about.

From the GT1 Race Series in Taupo we keep the Ford camp happy, and catch up with Dwayne Carter and his ex V8 Supercar BF Ford Falcon.

Young Achievers

Issue 50 of NZV8 magazine has a huge feature on the up and coming young drivers such as 21 year old Todd Vincent. We caught up with the top alcohol dragster driver who so nearly won the NZDRA Top Alcohol Series Championship this year. From only one season in Supercharged Outlaws which he won, Todd was given the keys to the Vincent family dragster as a 21st birthday present. Todd Vincent the fastest 21 year old in New Zealand.

Competitons

Watch for your chance to win Meguiars products.

Plus subscribe to win. Text V8 to 244 to win a Formula Challenge Ultimate Driving Experience at Taupo worth $495

Check out footage from the show below.

Episode 8: 31 May 2009

May 31st, 2009 by NZV8

On the show this week

On Track

You guys have been loving the GT1 spec cars we’ve been showing you, so here’s another one. Kevin Bovey’s Trans Am spec Jaguar XKR, as seen in NZV8 Issue 41. Kevin built the car from the ground up, and although we aren’t usually too fond of Euro’s the car has to be seen to be believed.

Speaking of Euros, we found a V8 powered Mercedes doing laps with the Production Muscle Cars class at Pukekohe.

Feature Car

It’s low, loud, tubbed and blown¦ it’s Tony Etheridge’s Camaro. The word extreme doesn’t really describe this car. Without doubt the Camaro is one of the wildest street cars the country has ever seen.

Kandy My Car

The founder of House Of Kolor paint is on his way to NZ and while hes here hes going to custom paint a car. Better still, it could be yours! Watch out for entry details on the show or click here for more information.

Check out footage from the show below.

Episode 7: 24 May 2009

May 24th, 2009 by NZV8

On the show this week

On The Track

GT1 is an anything goes race class. We were at Taupo for the final round of the 2008/09 season to check out some of the insane machinery. One car of interest was Grant Brennan’s Corvette. With its self-made engine block and heads, Grant’s car epitomises the term custom.

Equally as cool, but far less wild is the XC Falcon Coupe of Mike Oldham. Mike’s coupe is one of the better presented vehicles we found at Pukekohe while watching the Production Muscle Car Series.

Lessons From a Pro

You should all known the name Ewen Gilmour, or Westy as hes commonly known. But did you know he isn’t as good as you would expect at doing skids? NZV8 Touring Car Driver Dean Perkins takes him to Meremere for a bit of schooling.

Looking Back

Remember the AMC Javelin of Craig Stacy on the show a couple of weeks ago? We’ve got film of the 1970 American Trans Am racing series where a very young Roger Penske and driver Mark Donnahue run their AMC Javelin against the Mustangs and American muscle car makes that created legend.

Feature Car

We saw a few glimpses of Graeme Metcalfe’s immaculate ’69 Chev Nova a few weeks back, this week we get the full scoop on this stunning 10-second street car¦owned by a Ford lover!

Screening Time

This week (Sunday 24 May) watch NZV8 TV at 4pm.

Competition

Thanks to LJ Smits we have a Meguiars prize pack to giveaway to a lucky viewer of NZV8 TV. Go to our ‘Win Stuff’ page from May 24th to enter.

Check out footage from the show below.

Episode 6: 17 May 2009

May 17th, 2009 by NZV8

On the show this week

Feature Car

The competition in GT1 is tough, but the cars don’t get any tougher than Nick Chester’s new ride. Based on a brand new V8 Chesters 9Supercar, the Chesters Team added an extra 150hp, bigger wheels, bigger brakes and more aerodynamics. Without doubt this is the most extreme circuit car the country has ever seen.

Pontiac’s Dead

The Pontiac name may have gone for good, but we catch up with three owners who prove they wont be forgotten. A 540ci GTO Judge, a Parissenne and a GTO Judge all feature.

At the track

From the final round of Northern Muscle Cars at Pukekohe we check out another Northern Muscle car: the 72 GTS 350 HQ Monaro of Bruce McRae. Plus from the Production Muscle cars Sandra Oldhams XE Falcon.

Screening Time

This week (Sunday 17th May) watch NZV8 TV at 4:30pm.

Competition

Thanks to GT Radials we have a set of 17inch Champiro HPZ tyres valued at $1300 to give away. Click here to enter the draw.

Episode 5: 10 May 2009

May 10th, 2009 by NZV8

On the show this week

Feature Car

This week’s feature car is also the cover car for the next issue of NZV8 Magazine; Grant Eveleigh’s stunning 1969 RS/SS Camaro. With a 640hp 540 cubic inch big block, 5-speed manual, and modern suspension along with a host of other cool features, Grant’s Camaro is without doubt one of the more complete street cars we have seen in recent times.

Shelby Super Snake

Also from the next issue is a 2008 Shelby Super Snake Mustang. With 725hp on tap, the Shelby is an absolute weapon, and the only one on this side of the globe.

The Track

The Yankee Haulers Car Club recently held a drag day at Fram Autolite Dragway, we went down to see what the Yankee Haulers are all about. While there we check out a few cool cars such as an SLR5000 Torana, an HQ Holden and a ‘69 Camaro¨ ¨ ¨Northern Muscle Cars ¨We were at the latest round of Northern Muscle Cars just last weekend, and caught up with Craig Stacey and his awesome 1971 AMC Javelin amongst others. Cool old cars, lots of sideways action. What could be better?

Screening Time

This week (Sunday 10th May) watch NZV8 TV at 4:25pm.

Competition

Thanks to LJ Smits we have a Meguiars prize pack to giveaway to a lucky viewer of NZV8 TV. Click here to go to the NZV8 competitions page.