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Broadening the appeal beyond circuit racing, the 2024 edition of The Bend Classic presented drag racing, a rodeo, BBQ festival and a ute muster. There was also live music (both kinds – Country AND Western), with Lee Kernaghan, Kasey Chambers and Beccy Cole taking to the stage on the Saturday evening of the 25-27 October event. On track, Sprints and Regularity used The Bend’s 3.4km West circuit, with the 4.9 km International circuit employed for Formula 5000, Groups F, M & O and the meeting’s largest category - with 26 entries - the THR Developments Historic Touring Cars. A Top 10 shootout for the historic tourers saw WA’s Paul Stubber (Camaro) take pole with a 2:08.1 lap, while Jason Humble (in a Chevy Nova, not a Mazda) found engine problems…

GM Specialty Vehicles (GMSV) has released the Corvette range for 2025, which includes the familiar Stingray in 2LT and 3LT trim, as well as the performance Z06. The new addition to the Australian range for 2025 is the E-Ray, which breaks new ground for Corvette, being the first with a hybrid drivetrain and all-wheel drive. Combining the familiar 6.2-litre V8 engine driving the rear wheels with an electric motor propelling the front wheels, the E-Ray is technically a hybrid, but in this application, the electric motor is all about optimising grip for better cornering and providing even faster acceleration, rather than improving fuel efficiency. “The Corvette is a true icon of the performance car world and now that story is entering a new era with the arrival of our first…

1 MAXIM 42-INCH 19-DRAWER ROLL CABINET TOOLBOX Just Pro Tools justprotools.com.au Maxim toolboxes are designed to still be in your garage in 20 years’ time. Made using quality components, the twin steel wall outer shell on the 19-drawer roll cabinet features a rust and solvent resistant powder coat finish. Removable drawers are supported by Snap Lock ball bearing slides, with the four largest drawers using dual ball bearing slides. Other features include quality foam drawer liners, a full-length piano hinge and gas struts for the Top Chest lid, 5-inch castors (two fixed and two swivelling with brakes), stainless steel handles and sturdy round key barrel locks with an internal locking system. $1,355 RRP. 2 OTTOMOBILE 1:18 SCALE 1985 TOYOTA SPRINTER TRUENO Prestige Collectables prestigecollectables.com.au Toyota’s Sprinter Trueno was derived from…

Burns & Co. Auctions have secured a rare, high quality Japanese classic for their next big auction on Sunday, 8 December. While any early Datsun 240Z is sought after today, this one is additionally desirable, as it’s build number #00004 – the fourth 240Z built - and the first to be delivered new to Australia. Debuting in 1969 and reaching most markets outside Japan in 1970, the 240Z soon found its way into the hearts of sports car enthusiasts, thanks to its looks, handling, performance and (in most markets) value for money. Some even labelled it as the Japanese E-type. In its native Japan, the 240Z was known as the Fairlady Z and sold there with a 2.0-litre six producing 97kW, but a special Fairlady Z432 was available with a…

Debuting in 1959, the Mini made an impact out of all proportion to its size, including on the racetrack. Today, these pocket rockets are faster and more competitive than ever. Mini numbers are growing in historic racing and the HTCAV Committee’s Richard Hill, currently Victoria’s fastest Mini man, is waving the flag for the new crop of ‘flying bricks’ and their pilots. FAST START Soon after the Alec Issigonis-designed Austin/Morris 850 was released, racers around the world jumped on it. A lightweight unitary body, the BMC A-Series engine (a tuner’s favourite), rubber cone suspension and a wheel at each corner - wow! Any doubts about the 10-inch wheels disappeared on the first twisty bits. Tuners quickly opened up cylinder heads, added another S.U. carb and a set of extractors, while…

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