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Drifters slip in a Spring Slide Session
“Drifters of the central North Island united to get some practice time in at the Spring Slide Session on November 23 at Taupo Motorsport
Corrections department
In the latest issue of NZV8 magazine we announced that NZDRA and IHRA have kissed and made up, but it appears we jumped the gun. What
Five ways to impress your mates
If you have picked yourself up a copy of NZ Performance Car Issue No. 217 you will have found a free D1NZ DVD enclosed inside. After you’ve watched
Larry Larson dips into the fives
Following up on his street-legal Chevrolet S10’s overwhelming success during the 2014 Hot Rod Drag Week, where he ran a 6.16 at 219.61mph, beating Andy Frost’s
Import Insanity is back
The Masterton Motorplex has added what is sure to be a great import event to their summer calendar. Import Insanity takes place on December 6
23,000 auto parts, what would you grab?
“Win one of ten Repco gift cards worth $50 by telling us what you’d use it for” If you want to feel totally immersed
Lifting the cover off the TRS FT50
This summer the Toyota Racing Series celebrates its 10th championship season here in New Zealand, and believe it or not, the FT40 chassis has been
A crash course in the slippery stuff
We all know engine oil as that stuff you (or your mechanic) pour into your engine every service interval, but there’s a lot of science
Unexpected sights at Powerplay
Having the opportunity to get their cars out onto a purpose-built race track was a unique experience for many who got along to the first running
Searching for the perfect cover shot — Joel Patterson’s AE86
Here at NZ Performance Car magazine, we’re always searching for that perfect cover shot. We need that one shot to pop out on the shelves
Stragglers doing it for charity
“They say not to change something that isn’t broken … but sometimes you don’t have a choice. Kevin Shaw was at the annual Stragglers
Old beat-up Nissan Maxima gets a second life
In late 2013, Nissan Maxima owner Luke Aker made the best effort we have ever seen to sell his well-used car. Luke made a short one-minute
What car would you put this subwoofer in?
We’ve been cleaning up the office and we’ve found a couple of Sony subwoofers, which we’re keen to rehome. All you need to do
Fulfilling the need for a hyper wagon
“Volkswagen has been on a turbocharged war path lately and their soon to be released 2015 Volkswagen Estate R is no different. ” Many
A first look at the Red Bull Drift Shifters driver line-up in action
The return of Red Bull Drift Shifters is all set to take on the larger Quay Street, Auckland location on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at
