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

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6 ай бұрын

First Drag Racing event of 2024 is finally here! The most anticipated and long running race of the year, the Wellington Invasion brings the heat to Meremere Dragway!
Racers from all over the country, especially fgrom the Wellington area, do the pilgrimage all the way up North to compete in a fierce all-day-long Twilight event.
Enjoy this uninterrupted 70minutes of pure Drag Racing finest from the coolest place on Earth.....NEW ZEALAND!
First time for me testing the new camera and I gotta say I'm quite pleased with the result!
Huge Thanks goes to the Meremere Dragway track officials, volunteers, fire fighters and first responders for yet another amazing event and most of all...accidents free!
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Пікірлер: 114

@garyhoward2490 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@SSV-i-c-e 6 ай бұрын

Great video man thanks!!!

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and glad to see you enjoyed it!

@terryenyart5838 4 ай бұрын

Got to love New Zelands Passion & cool cars😊

@musclecars.universe 4 ай бұрын

We have a nice little kept secret here in NZ

@wti70 6 ай бұрын

Great show

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

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

@ovalwingnut 4 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 4 ай бұрын

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!

@justkyddingracing9268 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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?

@jasonsiebel8076 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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!

@ripwreckraceway 6 ай бұрын

ouh yeah loooovvveee it new sub shared liked loved

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for the support!

@Intruderzz 2 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 2 ай бұрын

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!

@aminmusic3558 7 күн бұрын

Such a captivating upload.

@musclecars.universe 7 күн бұрын

You know it!

@RobertLewis85 4 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 4 ай бұрын

Glad you like them brother! Thanks for your comment!

@musclecars.universe 4 ай бұрын

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

@Robert8455 3 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 3 ай бұрын

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

@tedzehnder961 6 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

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

@andya857 4 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 4 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more

@dannyviveros7095 Ай бұрын

Anybody else?

@rhacker3058 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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

@stephencurry8552 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

@@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 6 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

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

@THROTTLEPOWER 6 ай бұрын

Enjoyed!!!!!! 🏁🏁

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

Great to hear!

@THROTTLEPOWER 6 ай бұрын

@@musclecars.universe 👍

@Ivan-cr3vc 12 күн бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 11 күн бұрын

Good old golden days

@derrickmoore9544 5 ай бұрын

Love the channel new subscriber..

@musclecars.universe 5 ай бұрын

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

@alejandroliendro4121 5 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 5 ай бұрын

Totally agree and I have posted a special feature about the Barracuda last year, you can watch it here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qcqSjL2U0aq0ZGg.html

@RCrazyNZ 3 ай бұрын

The Rotaries. Sick.

@musclecars.universe 3 ай бұрын

I have posted the complete Rotary special from this event on my racing channel here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdecpJqH1p20fYk.htmlsi=s8HR16k2UZTc3L7L

@user-rq9ky7ch9z 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for a great show

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Julie!

@josephadams2109 5 ай бұрын

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

@user-ju9ir4hq1z 3 күн бұрын

Great

@donstevenson2660 6 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

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!

@marcosstables 6 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

@diane1390 2 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe Ай бұрын

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

@diane1390 Ай бұрын

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

@peterlee6745 6 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

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

@brianboys9015 3 ай бұрын

Excellent

@musclecars.universe 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@Nobody-ld7mk 2 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 2 ай бұрын

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

@LLDavis-qe8wb 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 7 күн бұрын

M8 since the 70's.

@danmyers9372 Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

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?

@markholroyde9412 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

You gotta check my previous videos mate, here's a feature of the van! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLZhosZm1MnGfGw.html

@c-westsgarage3056 6 ай бұрын

💪💨

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

You know it!

@user-be9fr3ng2r 5 ай бұрын

Súper

@musclecars.universe 5 ай бұрын

Muchas Gracias!

@jeancharlesrabaux5658 18 күн бұрын

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 5 ай бұрын

I want that house on the hill....

@musclecars.universe 5 ай бұрын

For real though

@SrgDics 4 ай бұрын

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

@DannaCurrence-rf8qq 3 ай бұрын

Hi all my own belogical daddy's out there driving

@user-rv9ml6wh5q 11 күн бұрын

iam comming home

@197_toyota_levin 6 ай бұрын

I found me in the background at the start

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@peterelliott7333 6 ай бұрын

Like that 72/72 Mach1

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

Right? So cool, totally agree

@peterelliott7333 6 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

@@peterelliott7333 nice one brother

@peterelliott7333 6 ай бұрын

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

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

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

@exoticspeedefy7916 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bdecpJqH1p20fYk.htmlsi=iQmGLbgKxp9Vj2y0

@darrellderon296 5 ай бұрын

Hello 👋👋👋 how are u 🙂 smiles 😁

@musclecars.universe 5 ай бұрын

Welcome to my Channel!

@DrJuice1 4 ай бұрын

Is this a ¼ mile track?

@musclecars.universe 4 ай бұрын

Yes of course, the whole 1320feet

@scramble7673 6 ай бұрын

Curiosity question, was the humidity high that day?

@musclecars.universe 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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