Retro Magic at the Island

The Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motor Sport is one of the World’s best Historic Motor Sport events. It’s right up there with the Goodwood Revival, Spa classic festival and the Monterey Reunion.… Read More →

Cobras in the City

The 2006 action-thriller Snakes on a Plane was an epic cinematic failure and an predictable as, well snakes on a plane. But, fortunately this post ‘Cobras in the City’ holds no similarity. The… Read More →

Out to play at the Island!

The Victorian SuperSprint Championship is back in full swing for 2013. Driven Threads was able to capture all the action as Round 1 took place at Phillip Island. To be conducted over four… Read More →

The Breakfast Club

Nothing beats an early Sunday morning car meet up. The Gippsland Sporting and Classic Car Register organises a monthly breakfast meet-up in Warragul, and we thought we would check it out! This independent… Read More →

Cruising: VAG Style

After Melbourne’s recent hot spell of weather, yesterday a large contingency of VAG cars escaped the heat for their relaxing monthy cruise to Warburton. VAG or Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft covers the marques VW, Audi,… Read More →

This is why we love Winton!

We love Winton. It’s a tight and exciting track. Great to drive on and great to spectate at. After craving some much-needed track action Driven Threads headed down to Winton to check out… Read More →

Autoeuphoria Dyno Day

As a lead-up event to their main event next week, Autoeurophia today hosted a Dyno Day at Dandenong. Driven Threads spotted a few clean rides and captured a few pictures. The Commodore crew… Read More →

Classics from the Land of the Rising Sun

In its second year, Classic Japan, organised by the Toyota Club of Victoria is growing ever more popular. This year there were so many retro rides that the cars were spread over two… Read More →

Sandown: Retro Style

VHRR Historic Sandown, traditionally held in November, is one of the not to be missed events on the motorsport calendar. This year it was called “Big Bad Sandown.” Hopefully some of this post will show… Read More →

Picnic with the Classics at Motorclassica

Motorclassica wasn’t just a classic car show inside the Royal Exhibition Building. Outside of the building the Picnic with the Classics featured more than 200 classic, vintage and veteran cars from some of… Read More →

Motorclassica- Epic Elegance

In its third year, Motorclassica has established itself on the Australian Auto calendar as the year’s most important event for classic, vintage and veteran enthusiasts.   The Royal Exhibition Building provides a brilliant backdrop for… Read More →

JDM Meet at OTR

A sleepy and rainy Saturday Morning. A small gathering of JDM cars met at OTR Motorsports in Clayton for a low-key morning meet. OTR stock an impressive array of JDM wheel goodness. The… Read More →

Hardtuned University

5pm Sunday night. Sunlight fades. The sleepy University in the heart of south east suburbia is awoken by the sounds of engine noise and chatter. Well publicized on bookface there was a feeling this event… Read More →

A little bit of muscle

While our roots will always stay fairly grounded in motorsport, here at Driven Threads we appreciate all forms of motoring and car culture. When it comes to cars, we don’t hate. Advertised as… Read More →

A Festival in Ballarat

In its second year, the Ballarat Festival of Motoring revives the memories of motoring racing at the Ballarat Airfield from 1947 – 61. It is recognized as Australia’s only airfield based motor racing circuit to… Read More →

Alfa Romeo Sandown Sprints

Last Sunday the Alfa Romeo club hosted a sprint round at Sandown. This GTV is the cleanest I’ve seen, prominently positioned behind the pit garages. Alfa’s ooze character. This particular GTV suffered some… Read More →

Highlights from Victorian Circuit Racing Championships Round 3

The third round of the Victorian Circuit Racing Championship was held last week at Sandown. Driven Threads went down to check out some of the action in the Improved Production class. The great… Read More →

Rob Roy Club Challenge Series Round 2

Rob Roy Hillclimb is one of those historic grass-roots motoring events I love to attend. It is the relaxed and laid back atmosphere that makes this event uniquely special. There is something magic… Read More →

EXE Dyno Day at RTR

With some very welcome winter sunshine we are back at RTR for the EXE Dyno Day. We were only there a short time, but managed to take a few quick pictures to share.… Read More →

Fresh Toyotas at Winterfest!

Yesterday, the Caribbean Gardens showcased a range of Toyota’s from old skool, JDM spec to the lastest ‘next biggest thing’ the 86. It was a smorgasboard of twin-cammed JDM goodness. Great to see… Read More →

Victorian State Circuit Racing Championships 2012 – Round 2 Highlights

After a sleep in Sunday morning- I woke to the sound of some distant car noises. That’s right racing at Sandown. How could I forget! With a busy day ahead, I luckily made it down… Read More →

VW Dyno Day @ RTR

Before the 9am start of the VW Dyno Day, the car park at RTR was rapidly filling with late model VW’s. Such is the popularity of these cars on the road today. There… Read More →

Tampered Motorsport Queens Birthday Trackday

Perfect weather conditions. A great turn out of cars. One of Australia’s best tracks. Plus…a public holiday. I couldn’t think of a better day? A range of old, JDM, Euro and random machines… Read More →

Victorian SuperSprint Championship Episode 3

It was a late 10:00 am start at the third round of the Victorian SuperSprint Championship at Sandown. With the weather looking ominous most drivers were wanting to put a quick dry lap… Read More →

Lygon St Morgan

A quick spotting from yesterday. Parked along Lygon St was this gorgeous Morgan. We quickly snapped a few pics. Retro Modern. Rocking the “MogSport” badge. DRIVEN TO PERFORM

Historic Winton 2012 Part Two

Despite a few spins, the racing this year at Winton was relatively trouble-free. No one could even complain about the weather. The sound of some of these old cars is electric. This 3.8… Read More →

Historic Winton 2012 Part ONE

Historic Winton, organised by the Austin Seven Club, is one of Australia’s largest all-historic race meetings. In its 36th year, the event attracted over 400 historic motor cars and bikes dating back to… Read More →

Rad Mx5′s @ RTR

Road Track Rally has quickly established a loyal following and an excellent reputation. We decided to drop in and check out some of the Mazda’s MX5′s which made use of the RTR dyno.… Read More →