Ripped to shreds: an interview with RIPS Racing’s Robbie Ward
5 February 2020
Pioneering import drag racing in New Zealand, breaking world records, and developing some of the most potent powertrains on our shores — we dive
Pioneering import drag racing in New Zealand, breaking world records, and developing some of the most potent powertrains on our shores — we dive
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Shockingly superior suspension View fullsize With an official New Zealand distributor onboard (Race Shock Specialists), you can now get your hands on the
Add the ultimate JDM accessory to your streeter with a Japanese-style personalised plate from KiwiPlates.co.nz — it’s completely legal to use on New
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Forget big-dollar, big-power builds. We’ve smashed open the piggy bank to build a WRX for chump change and we’ll show you exactly how
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Forget big-dollar, big-power builds, we’ve smashed open the piggy bank to build a WRX for chump change and we’ll show you exactly how
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View fullsize It’s official, Nissan has partnered with Lego to bring you the Lego Speed Champions line. The GT-R NISMO will be the
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View fullsize Launching mid-December, Prime has announced a yet-to-be-named motorsport show that will centre around race highlights, interviews, and stories from race meetings
The South Island’s greatest phenomenon since the invention of Speights: the 2019 V 4&Rotary South Island Champs View fullsize We live in one hell
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