For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, summer is drawing to an end and as the temperatures drop and the show calendar becomes more and more sparse, it’s perhaps easy to slip into a bit of a downer about things. But while tree leaves might be turning orange and the weather demanding an extra layer or two, this is definitely not a time for things to slow down – at least not here at Speedhunters. The team’s recently been covering all areas of the globe, from America to Italy, to China to Australia, and we promise to brighten up your day throughout October with the stream of content we have waiting for you. As if a picture of a centurion looking at a Pagani Huayra wasn’t enough.
Larry will be bringing you his report on the World Drift Series China, where his Spiderman alter-ego is almost exposed.
Then he’ll be bringing us a full report of everything we got up to in our recent trip to New York, including shooting one of a kind cars that confused passer-bys, to conducting some very special old versus new shoots.
We even got to spend a perfect afternoon on a date with a timeless beauty.
I’ve been proving that women really do love diamonds by sticking to my Mitsubishi roots and taking to the wheel of the stunning 311RS for a dream drive round Monticello Motor Club.
Jonathan will be taking us on a tour of the Matra Museum. A place where they’re crazy enough to put a Formula One engine in a people carrier…
… as well as building works of art like this.
Italian passionTalking of works of art, we have plenty of content to bring you from our recent trip to Italy too. Keep your eyes out for a host of content from the most drool-worthy of manufacturers, Pagani, where we’ll be bringing you a full insight into the brand. From a tour of its new premises…
… to an interview with the company mastermind himself, Horacio Pagani…
… including a car feature on the latest version of the Zonda. Viva la Revolucion!
And Dino’s even been getting behind the wheel in the world’s first journalist hot laps in the Huayra. While sponges to mop up the drool aren’t mandatory, they are advised.
Showing offThis weekend Dino will be heading to Fuji for the third Slammed Society event in this location. With Mount Fuji as a background, there’ll be everything from vintage classics, to fully stripped race cars, right through to luxury VIP rides.
There’ll also be a Speedhunters stand, where for the first time in Japan, you’ll be able to pick up some Speedhunters goodies at a show, so make sure you drop by and say hello!
We’ll be given a shop tour of Fourways, the S30 specialists, by Jonathan, where we’ll be witness to some classic restorations…
… as well as some slightly more extreme versions of the curvy Z.
Of course, it’s not long now til the final round of Formula Drift in Irwindale. Larry and Mike will be there to capture all the action as it unfolds.
Right now, the championship is still wide open for the taking. Six drivers are all in with a shot at the title, so it’s heating up to be a killer final event.
Who’s going to grab the top spot on the podium?
At both the Slammed Society event in Fuji and Formula Drift in Irwindale, we’ll be running full #FeatureThis programs with shoots on-site. So make sure your car’s looking its best if you’re going!
In the other hemisphere, things are just starting to heat up, and what better way to get things going than with the Yokohama World Time Attack Championship.
With the hottest, craziest and downright most insane modified track cars flocking to the Sydney Motorsport Park, Rod, Dino, Brad and Mad Mike will be heading to the track to catch all of the action.
That’s not all though. We’ll be using the background symphony of screeching tyres, and heady scent of race fuel to set the scene for the launch of our new book, #JoyOfMachine. There will be just 40 copies on sale – a month before the general release – so if you’re attending and want to feel a bit of joy before anybody else, make sure you pick up a copy.
We’ll also have a booth where you can pick up Speedhunters goodies in Mad Mike’s pit area, and will be on the lookout for feature cars too. So if you reckon your car’s worthy, you can either just bring it along to see us at the circuit, or send us an email to featurethis@speedhunters.com with the details.
At the other end of the spectrum from Formula Drift, Larry and Mike will be heading to the All Star Bash to check out some grass roots drifting.
Getting aroundHere at Speedhunters, our focus tends to be more on four wheels. But there are occasions where two wheels suits us just fine and the British Touring Car Championship provides some prime examples.
Touring car racing is always a great example of the extremes of wheel to wheel action, where drivers aren’t afraid to get up close and personal, and where corners can often be taken three or even four abreast. Jonathan will be heading to the final round at Brands Hatch to report on the madness.
Keith will be visiting the shop of Gene Winfield, the ‘King of Kustoms’ to check out some of the wildest kustoms and hot rods around.
Over in California, we’ll be sampling some of the finer things in life, as we get behind the wheel of some new Aston Martins for a dream drive.
We’ll be doing a bit of investigation into what’s left of the Nordschleife’s little brother, the Südschleife..
And then of course, we’ll be bringing you the most extreme, gorgeous and downright insane car features from over the world, from Berg Cup-inspired Golfs…
… to a Ford Anglia that you could scare your parents with.
At the end of the month, we’ll be having a mini #WeHaveBoost theme to celebrate the humble snail too. Although there’s nothing humble about any of the ones we’ll be featuring over the two days!
That just about rounds up October. So though the nights might be drawing in and the end of the month sees Halloween approaching, the only monsters around here will be on our pages. So don’t have nightmares.
Pardon my French, but WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT ANGLIA?!
That's not...but...I think...er...
I better start cleaning brain bits out of my wall now.
Pardon my French, but WHAT THE FUCK IS THAT ANGLIA?!
That's not...but...I think...er...
I better start cleaning brain bits out of my wall now.
I drove that van in Gran Turismo!
I hate that when I'm writing a comment I have to flip between chapters to read what others are talking about or to find what i was thinking of. I love everything about the new site except the chapters. They are just kind of... frustrating. and that goes for on my mobile or my laptop.
Larry, you took my breath away with that Merc. If that's just the teaser.....
Got to like spotting yourself in the SH'ers photos. Like the one of Nemo at WTAC last year (bottom left yellow sunnies)
robzor We are looking at all the feedback people are sending in with the new design... thanks for letting us know!
robzor We are looking at all the feedback people are sending in with the new design... thanks for letting us know!
ToyotaSupraMan crazy huh?
ToyotaSupraMan crazy huh?
D1RGE EXE it's quite the epic shoot.
You wait until you see what's powering it!
You wait until you see what's powering it!
meal stub Imagine taking the kids to school in it! : D
meal stub Imagine taking the kids to school in it! : D
D1RGE EXE RodChonghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_6x3EW3FC0
D1RGE EXE RodChonghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_6x3EW3FC0
Speedhunters_Bryn hemp?
Speedhunters_Bryn hemp?
A separate Ford Anglia post would be nice
A separate Ford Anglia post would be nice
Speedhunters_Bryn I did notice that the file name for the desktop version of that Anglia pic gives away it's power source. And what can I say but, Holly Flaming Batballs it sounds insane, the power to weight ratio in that thing must be through the roof.
I best get a new mop before the Pagani articles start coming out, I am already salivating over the few pics you have here already. Very Beautiful Machinery indeed!
And It looks work has been kind enough to allow me the time off to attend the WTAC too, can't wait! Hopefully there will be a Joy of Machine book left by the time I get there.
Great Pics !
Great Pics !
BrockHarvison Speedhunters_Bryn *Makes mental note to check image filenames for spoilers next time.*
The content you guys provide just gets better and better!
Larry and Mike, hopefully I can catch you guys at FD Irwindale to get my Speedhunters Vol.1 book signed.
The content you guys provide just gets better and better!
Larry and Mike, hopefully I can catch you guys at FD Irwindale to get my Speedhunters Vol.1 book signed.
On the BTCC Civic, it looks almost as if the tyre is coming off the rim. A great shot!
roeby It's crazy how much tyres move about on wheels!
BrockHarvison Mops, sponges, microfibres - get them all prepared! Enjoy WTAC.
BrockHarvison Mops, sponges, microfibres - get them all prepared! Enjoy WTAC.
F**K, if i didn't have any bloody exams coming up soon, i would've defiantly come over to WTAC!
Good to see that you're covering WTAC again, will be nice to see the battle for second place after NEMO rewrites the books again.
Even in testing at QR it's going faster than it was at SMSP, and that's with 300m less road to do it on.
RodChong D1RGE EXE I was wondering if SH staff or the readers were gonna do that ^^^ lol
777 I believe Nemo has its hand full with a number of semi-secret builds just beginning to see light. By the time WTAC is here, Gatebil is gonna look tame.
Prediction: WTAC is going Can-Am. Wait til someone gets busted for active aero or something like that.
777 I believe Nemo has its hand full with a number of semi-secret builds just beginning to see light. By the time WTAC is here, Gatebil is gonna look tame.
Prediction: WTAC is going Can-Am. Wait til someone gets busted for active aero or something like that.
777 I believe Nemo has its hand full with a number of semi-secret builds just beginning to see light. By the time WTAC is here, Gatebil is gonna look tame.
Prediction: WTAC is going Can-Am. Wait til someone gets busted for active aero or something like that.