NZ Drag Racing Finest || 2024 Wellington Invasion Twilight Race || Complete Event Coverage

[@garyhoward2490]

The GTO in the thumbnail, is easily, the best looking race car I have seen in a long time. Congrats to the owner!!! 👍👍👍😛😛

[@musclecars.universe]

I think we pretty much all agree with you, and it's all steel panels as well! But wait there's more! You need to see what he's gonna bring to the next meeting this incoming Sunday....stay tuned to find out

[@xb4rfx]

​@musclecars.universe mate, ur a proper amazing dude. I love ur cars and culture. Great people

[@ovalwingnut]

Yeah NZ! Showing us how it's done We're loving it. Cheers from So.Ca.USA 3rd House On the Left

[@musclecars.universe]

Haha yep! You wait and see what I got in store for you guys in mid April, that's gonna be badass, can't wait!

[@terryenyart5838]

Got to love New Zelands Passion & cool cars😊

[@musclecars.universe]

We have a nice little kept secret here in NZ

[@jasonsiebel8076]

Black 540 GTO....OMG What a brute. Love all the action and thanks for showing all types of stacked machines. Good to hear everyone made it home safe. Thanks again for the entertainment.

[@musclecars.universe]

Thanks Jason, happy to hear you enjoyed the video! Yes we were actually caution given the track temperatures nearing 150F. Everything went well and to be completely honest with you the event lasted until almost midnight although I left much earlier. That GTO is many people's favorite too!

[@justkyddingracing9268]

awesome video. it was a long hot day for us racers so i take my hot off to yo standing out there all day in that heat. team Wellington will be back next month for the nationals hope you are there filming it.

[@musclecars.universe]

Thanks for the remarks, I actually caught a heatstroke and wasn't feeling good for the rest of the weekend. I cannot compare my performance to what you guys do when racing, we can both agree everyone did their part of getting this done. Track officials included. When are the national taking place, and at what track?

[@andya857]

The NZ Australian muscle scene is on par with any body else ..First Class ..

[@musclecars.universe]

Couldn't agree more

[@dannyviveros7095]

Anybody else?

[@RobertLewis85]

I'm from California and really great video, very unique vehicles

[@musclecars.universe]

Glad you like them brother! Thanks for your comment!

[@musclecars.universe]

Planning on coming down to Bakersfield one day and do some filming there too, might be this Summer

[@SSV-i-c-e]

Great video man thanks!!!

[@musclecars.universe]

Thanks for watching and glad to see you enjoyed it!

[@wti70]

Great show

[@musclecars.universe]

Indeed it was! And you're in luck as more and more drag racing events will happen pretty much every weekend until April

[@Irontree85]

17:51 that is one hell of machine

[@alejandroliendro4121]

The black barracuda and the Gto Blown, asowme!! Cars and beautyfuls ❤

[@musclecars.universe]

Totally agree and I have posted a special feature about the Barracuda last year, you can watch it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZXFio2ZoamDapY

[@rhacker3058]

How Did All The American Muscle Cars End Up In N.Z.???? Hell, You Can't Find Those Cars Here In The States!!! Well Done!!

[@musclecars.universe]

Glad you noticed and that you're not a hater like most others when it comes to American cars outside of US. We love these cars, the culture and we proudly drive them/race them/build them to the best possible here in NZ

[@Irontree85]

Well that's why you can't find those cars in States because they end up in N.Z.

[@marcosstables]

Thanks mate, couldn’t make it over to meremere this year, so at least I can still watch what happened!

[@musclecars.universe]

Thanks for watching and glad to see my efforts made a difference! It was a very long day and we had lots of cool stuff to see and film. Beet event of the year together with the Gassers one

[@johnmiller5050]

Nj

[@tedzehnder961]

Lot of nice, clean looking cars, thnx for posting the vid.

[@musclecars.universe]

Thanks for watching Ted, glad to hear you enjoyed it! There's another event next weekend, stay tuned!

[@williambeckett8196]

I want to live in New Zealand in my next life😊

[@musclecars.universe]

You can always visit bro. Our seasons are reversed, summer starts in October

[@user-rq9ky7ch9z]

Thank you for a great show

[@musclecars.universe]

Thanks Julie!

[@Intruderzz]

excellent content,great editing too,perfect to sit down with a cuppa

[@musclecars.universe]

Thanks for the remark, that's precisely the way I wanted it to be, a relaxing 1hr of pure racing....if it can be relaxing at all with those mean horsepower machines ripping!

[@ripwreckraceway]

ouh yeah loooovvveee it new sub shared liked loved

[@musclecars.universe]

Thank you so much for the support!

[@Robert8455]

Fantastic machines and top quality racing action. Massive variety. Awesome!

[@musclecars.universe]

Thank you Robert, we definitely got something different going on here in New Zealand, and that's good!

[@stephencurry8552]

Your videos of SEMA were my favorites. So I subscribed. I had no idea you guys were this crazy in New Zealand. I thought you were all about the sheep! (I mean all of that it the best way). Impressive.

[@musclecars.universe]

Love this haha. thanks for the amazing feedback Steve you made my day. My mission (and I mean mine only, as I run this all by myself), is to raise awareness as to what actually happens here in New Zealand in terms of car culture and racing scene in general. We're nowhere near the shine of US and Australia and considering a total population of just 5.5m souls, we defend ourselves pretty well out there!

[@NZMOPAR]

we are pretty crazy down here .we have one of the high number classic cars per population in the world 2nd i think . in my area down in southland is the highest in the world

[@stephencurry8552]

@@musclecars.universe You are a great commentator. In reference to SEMA. Also good videography. I would have never known NZ was capable of this level of car craft without your videos. Much enjoying your work. Wish you the best.

[@stephencurry8552]

@@NZMOPAR I installed a Slant Six into a British sportscar.

[@musclecars.universe]

Thanks again Stephen, appreciate seeing my efforts paying off and resonating with like-minded individuals like you. It's only upwards now!

[@Ivan-cr3vc]

Saw the B&M sticker on a car and it reminded me of their shop on Woodman Ave in Van Nuys CA.

[@musclecars.universe]

Good old golden days

[@donstevenson2660]

Looks like you're having great fun in NZ, and here I'm stuck on the other side of the world. Cheers!

[@musclecars.universe]

Sorry to hear that Don, catch a plane and come down here in the land of Horsepower. The Summer season has barely begun and we have plenty of events to partake and go to. Or simply follow this channel for the latest releases. Happy times!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Enjoyed!!!!!! 🏁🏁

[@musclecars.universe]

Great to hear!

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

@@musclecars.universe 👍

[@LLDavis-qe8wb]

Hi from Montana. Very Interesting. Looks like a good turnout. ...The car's are impressive.. Didn't know it was a thing down there.

[@musclecars.universe]

Thanks for the great feedback! Part of the reason of covering these events on my channel is to make people aware of what we do and how we do it here in New Zealand.

[@brianmarsom4709]

M8 since the 70's.

[@aminmusic3558]

Such a captivating upload.

[@musclecars.universe]

You know it!

[@josephadams2109]

Im so happy to see the 3rd to last race were that American 1968 Hemi Super Stock Barracuda Eat that Rice Rockets, Lunch Period !! Way to go Plymouth

[@markholroyde9412]

Listen...I need to know about the "Noddy" van as they are known here in the UK, that thing is awesome, leaves so nice with the aero of a split level bungalow 10.20s, aye alright mate, wonderful, what engine? sounds like a 6.... but then doesn't, great stuff

[@musclecars.universe]

You gotta check my previous videos mate, here's a feature of the van! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIGUoJZrpMiVgpo

[@RCrazyNZ]

The Rotaries. Sick.

[@musclecars.universe]

I have posted the complete Rotary special from this event on my racing channel here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baLPomqMppyDg7csi=s8HR16k2UZTc3L7L

[@derrickmoore9544]

Love the channel new subscriber..

[@musclecars.universe]

Welcome to my channel Derrick, glad to hear you're enjoying what you see

[@peterlee6745]

Good Racing Over There an Good Vid ../ Go a lot in UK to SANTA POD RACEWAY in Bedford

[@musclecars.universe]

I'll be in UK for Goodwood later this year in July. Would be amazing to come around and do a full media coverage of one of their events at Santa Pod

[@williambeckett8196]

My favourite year barracuda ❤

[@musclecars.universe]

The '68?

[@guyneeser2029]

He'll yes I will take a hotrod to go please.

[@James-n1e4t]

with extra no2 please

[@beachside1]

Didnt have enough time to watch the whole video but do you ever go to Englishtown NJ or Lebanon Valley NY? I raced at them both years ago and just wondered. Lots of time spent on this video and just wanted to say you rock my guy. Thank you

[@musclecars.universe]

@@beachside1 my man deep respect for your appreciation! I'd love to go film in the USA but I heard NHRA does not allow media. Would you know how can I find which events are free to film?

[@danmyers9372]

Seeing the hot rods on the street made me wonder if NZ is as strict as AUS re: modifications to street driven vehicles? BTW, I live 100 miles from Famoso drag strip near Bakersfield, CA and have been privileged to attend many nostalgia events there over the years. I actually bracket raced my 1970 Mach 1 street car there a couple times back in the mid 1970’s. Move your videos mate!

[@musclecars.universe]

Funny, I was in Bakersfield back in 2018 for work. Here in New Zealand we have a re-homologation body that allows for any type of modification as long as it fits the standards prescribed. It's called LLVVTA and it regulates modified vehicles for road use Btw what do you mean by moving my videos?

[@brianboys9015]

Excellent

[@musclecars.universe]

Thank you

[@Nobody-ld7mk]

Crowd got their moneys worth in well engineered race cars at that event, Damn... lotta fast iron.

[@musclecars.universe]

So true, it was a remarkable day filled with amazing cars on a great weather too. The twilight part at the end was worth the whole meeting alone

[@diane1390]

You guys in New Zealand really rip up the track. I love watching good drag racing.

[@musclecars.universe]

Same as I feel about it honestly. Good old fashioned drag racing for the pure sake of it. Quite entertaining at that

[@diane1390]

@@musclecars.universe my late husband Karl did drag racing at the Gator Nationals in Gainesville Florida before we met.

[@michaelprince5543]

Great I didn't know new Zealand people have muscle cars

[@musclecars.universe]

Precisely the reason why I do what I do. Thanks for the motivation to keep going!

[@柄澤勝-s4u]

Great

[@MrTheBryggarn]

Why do the filmer man zoom in the car when it racing.. It take away the look of speed, looks like cars goes werry slow up at the track

[@musclecars.universe]

Hey man, totally agree with you, this was the first time back in January testing the new camera. Funny how the "test mule" video ended up being my most watched ever haha. Since then my filming skills have improved a lot, I suggest you go watch my latest release from the FIA Euro event in Germany

[@jeancharlesrabaux5658]

Bha voilà nous en France très peux connaisse cette discipline déjà il faut un terrain privée et minimum 800 m voir plus une grande ligne droite et des jour par moi pour y participer pas tout les jour moi sa me soulerait alors que j adore sa ❤😊

[@passinggear]

I want that house on the hill....

[@musclecars.universe]

For real though

[@197_toyota_levin]

I found me in the background at the start

[@musclecars.universe]

You're welcome!

[@peterelliott7333]

Like that 72/72 Mach1

[@musclecars.universe]

Right? So cool, totally agree

[@peterelliott7333]

@musclecars.universe my Godfather had a 72, with the drag pack. And it was yellow with blue striping.

[@musclecars.universe]

@@peterelliott7333 nice one brother

[@peterelliott7333]

@musclecars.universe cheers mate. Ya'll Race Hard and Track safe. Keep up the fire.🇨🇦

[@musclecars.universe]

@@peterelliott7333 season's just started here in NZ. More videos to come, stay tuned!

[@c-westsgaragenz]

💪💨

[@musclecars.universe]

You know it!

[@exoticspeedefy7916]

Title should have been called NZ V8 drag racing at its finest. Barely saw any Jdm weapons here, was It not open to all?

[@musclecars.universe]

Yes you're right because I try to keep true to my channel. For the whole JDM part please have a look on my other Racing channel where I cover mostly Rotary, Goodwood content & Historic cars: kzbin.info/www/bejne/baLPomqMppyDg7csi=iQmGLbgKxp9Vj2y0

[@SrgDics]

At the time the exact time when I said move your fat head and pause and show the time on the board thank you

[@CarlosPerez-b6q]

Súper

[@musclecars.universe]

Muchas Gracias!

[@scramble7673]

Curiosity question, was the humidity high that day?

[@musclecars.universe]

not sure much about humidity but I can definitely tell you that track temperature was around 150F / 70C , with one of the Top Fuel dragsters non making the last pass purposely to avoid a breakdown. I also got a heatstroke for standing there for 10 hours and filming. I hope you enjoyed the video haha

[@jasonsiebel8076]

Thanks for supplying this content and doing the hard yards in the pits for us back in our comfy lounge chairs enjoying a drink. Appreciate it man.

[@musclecars.universe]

@@jasonsiebel8076 Glad to know you guys are appreciating the effort

[@DannaCurrence-rf8qq]

Hi all my own belogical daddy's out there driving

[@RepresentaçõesdigitalOctogonal]

Fuia ao evento torcer pro Cavalo Vermelho Racing Performace REDHORSE uaul

[@DrJuice1]

Is this a ¼ mile track?

[@musclecars.universe]

Yes of course, the whole 1320feet

[@user-rv9ml6wh5q]

iam comming home

[@darrellderon296]

Hello 👋👋👋 how are u 🙂 smiles 😁

[@musclecars.universe]

Welcome to my Channel!

[@jrallday]

My BMW would smoke any of these cars on the track without any modifications

[@musclecars.universe]

I just don't recall who here actually care about that? Oh btw, no one ever grew up with a poster of a BMW on their wall.

[@Toucan432]

BeatMyWoody🤣

[@robloxroblox-q7x]

0:22 miata💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@musclecars.universe]

RX-7 actually

[@VanAntony-l3k]

Hall Jose Miller Laura Jones Barbara

[@Irontree85]

I'm not appreciate the way you film, only one car is visible at each run. Also do not zoom, please...

[@musclecars.universe]

Do me a favor and read the description. This was the first video with the new camera so I was still getting used to it. Newer videos like Nitrolympx turned out much much better. Even saying that, this turned out to be one of the most watched videos on my channel so yeah, quite funny uh?

[@BentleyGT10]

What about the track prep with the tractor and backward spinning tires? Wowza!

[@musclecars.universe]

yeah so cool aye

[@danmyers9372]

That’s actually pretty standard track equipment these days.