Simo says: 1998 Performance Street Car Shootout shenannigans
By Simon Major
Back in 1998, I was studying full-time and working part-time as a mechanic, so money was tight. I was lucky to still own my VG Valiant hardtop
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Father-daughter Drag Challenge debut!
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