For seven years I wrote and photographed stories for Speedhunters. When the site closed in 2025, those stories went offline with it, and I didn’t want them to disappear.
So I rebuilt them. All 152 of my Speedhunters stories, from 2015 to 2025, are now back online in one place, with the original text and photos: archive.wheelsbywovka.com. Project cars, drift championships, museums, garages and road trips across Europe and beyond.
Here’s the full list. Click any photo to read the story.
Car Features · 2025
Daniel Arsham’s Eroded Porsche 911: A Petrolhead’s Encounter With Art
When you walk into a place like the Moco Museum, you expect to see names that have shaped modern and contemporary art – Andy Warhol, Jeff Koons, Keith Haring, and Jean-Michel Basquiat, among others.
Museums & History · 2024
A Journey Through Ferrari’s History At Nationales Automuseum
On top of its permanent exhibits, the Nationales Automuseum in Dietzhölztal, Germany, currently offers visitors an unforgettable journey into the history of one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands – Ferrari.
Museums & History · 2024
Germany’s Most Spectacular Car Museum: Nationales Automuseum –The Loh Collection
The Nationales Automuseum is the brainchild of Prof. Dr. Friedhelm Loh, a German entrepreneur and passionate car collector.
Workshops & Teams · 2024
Schubert Motorsport: Where DTM Champions Are Made
I recently had the privilege of visiting Schubert Motorsport’s headquarters in Oschersleben, Germany, just as the team returned from their victorious 2024 DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters) season.
Car Features · 2024
Rockabilly Freakout: A Hell Bound 1949 Mercury
“It was born in hell – a lot of rusty steel slammed to the ground, a wooden steering wheel channeled and chopped – right to the top and running cool, with a bad big block.”
Car Features · 2024
Zombie Resurrection: Bringing A Drag-Spec Datsun 280ZX Back To Life
Janne Uskali, the editor of Finland’s Bomber Magazine for custom motorcycle culture, has a deep passion for high-powered machines of the four-wheeled variety, too.
Car Features · 2024
Proof Of Concept: A V12 Volkswagen T2 Project
Robin Nyman’s Volkswagen T2 build is a testament to the extraordinary results that can be achieved when engineering meets ambition.
Events · 2024
Fitted Fest 2024: Four Cars I Fell In Love With
At CDLC.CO’s recent 2024 Fitted Fest event, four cars stood out in the sea of stunning builds and captured my heart.
Events · 2024
Fitted Fest 2024 By CDLC.CO: Northern Europe’s Premier Stance Show
Last weekend, I visited the charming city of Lahti, Finland.
Car Features · 2024
Dasse: A 240Z Masterpiece From Finland
To the eyes of an outsider, Petri Varjo’s 1973 Datsun 240Z is just another pristine restomod; a blend of vintage charm and updated performance. But this isn’t just another restomod.
Car Features · 2024
Evolution Of A Classic: The VW Passat B1 Variant With Ultrace History
The Volkswagen Passat is a name synonymous with reliability. When it comes to tuning culture, however, the model is often overshadowed by its sportier siblings.
Car Features · 2024
Rat Look & 300hp: A One-Of-A-Kind Lancia Beta HPE
Ultrace is the most eclectic event I’ve ever attended. But building something that stands out from the crowd at the largest modified car show in Europe is not easy.
Car Features · 2024
A Belgian Police Pursuit 911 From The ’70s
Porsche has a long tradition of providing vehicles to law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Car Features · 2024
The Audi 100 That’s Taken Estonian Stance To Another Level
The story of this dark green 1981 Audi 100 C2 Typ43 with a perfectly matched tan interior began with a barn find in Germany.
Car Features · 2024
917CFK: A Road-Legal Homage To A Porsche Racing Icon
Almost 55 years ago, on March 12, 1969, the legendary Porsche 917 made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.
Events · 2024
6 Fascinating Cars From The F.A.T. Ice Race
Many of the cars we see at events have had famous former owners or racing history, while others have been resurrected from the ashes or creatively reimagined. Some even have stories to tell before they roll off the production line.
Events · 2024
The F.A.T. Ice Race Experience
With a lineage that goes all the way back to the 1950s, one of Austria’s newest but already best motorsport events played out in the Austrian Alps this past weekend.
Car Features · 2024
A Grassroots Drift MX-5 From Finland
When Miska Kähkönen isn’t working as a young electrician in Espoo, Finland, you’ll likely find him in his garage, or out having fun on two and four wheels.
Events · 2023
There’s Nothing Else Quite Like The Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show
The annual Mooneyes Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show has been showcased on Speedhunters from our earliest days. I visited the event for the first time in 2017, and ever since had been longing to return.
Events · 2023
The DMEC 2023 Final: Drifting Doesn’t Get Bigger Than This
In a scene reminiscent of an intense, professional league football match, Warsaw’s Olympic PGE Narodowy Stadium came alive as 58 of the top drifters from Europe and beyond battled it out in front of over 53,000 spectators.
Car Features · 2023
A Finnish-Built BMW 1602 Turbo Street Racer
Jussi Kurila‘s love for BMWs runs deep. Growing up in his home country of Finland, he was surrounded by the Bavarian vehicles at his father’s used car dealership.
Events · 2023
Drift Masters Rd3: A Wild Ride In Finland
After Sweden got its own round in 2022, Finland finally made it onto the Drift Masters European Championship calendar for 2023.
Car Features · 2023
Simple Stance: A Rare ’68 Datsun 510 On Air
Over the past couple of weeks, we’ve taken a closer look at what Ultrace 2023 had to offer, which was a lot. Of everything on display around Wrocław Stadium in Poland, it was a rare 510 Datsun 1300 that stood out to me the most.
Car Features · 2023
Porsche Restomod Or Art? The Nardone 928 Is Both
Contrary to what many people think, Ultrace is more than a stance show. The event organizers like to invite along collectors of classic racing cars and also feature original restored projects.
Car Features · 2023
A Datsun 280Z Reimagined By DCW Classic
Coincidences happen in our lives all the time, and I happily stumbled into one at Ultrace 2023. Seeing three S30Zs parked together will pique anyone’s interest, but the car wearing RS Watanabe wheels drew me in for a closer look.
Events · 2023
The Skyline Selection At Ultrace
Amongst the sea of remarkable cars on display around Wrocław Stadium for Ultrace 2023, one machine stood tall, commanding attention from every angle. Wataru Kato’s own LB Super Silhouette Works ER34 Nissan Skyline.
Car Features · 2023
Mariusz Michalski’s Pontiac Fiero GT Reigns Supreme At Ultrace 2023
Once upon a time, just the thought of a Pontiac Fiero GT fitted with Lamborghini-style doors would have conjured up images of Xzibit and West Coast Customs doing unspeakable things on MTV.
Events · 2023
Drift Masters Returns, Bigger & Stronger
I seem to say this every time a new DMEC season starts, but this year’s Drift Masters European Championship promises to be the most thrilling yet.
Workshops & Teams · 2023
9FF & The Edition-1111
Germany’s 9FF is no ordinary tuner. From their headquarters in Dortmund, the company and its owner Jan Fatthauer take already impressive machines and transform them into record-breakers.
Museums & History · 2023
Inside Gazoo Racing’s Secret Motorsport Museum
Deep inside the Toyota Gazoo Racing facility in Cologne, Germany lies an absolutely fantastic motorsport museum that is sadly accessible only to a limited number of visitors.
Car Features · 2023
Olli’s Starlet: Completing The Vision
Maria Ahvenlampi always knew that her husband Olli’s love for his 1986 Toyota Starlet EP70 ran deep.
Photography · 2023
It’s All In The Details: Experimenting With Macro Car Photography
I believe that every photographer tries to reinvent their craft at some point, and sometimes it requires a new lens purchase to start seeing the world in a fresh way. This is the route I took last year.
Museums & History · 2023
When In Dortmund: Exploring The JP Performance Empire
During a recent trip to Germany, I visited Dortmund – a fascinating city with a history that dates back to medieval times, situated in a picturesque valley between the Ruhr and Emscher rivers.
Museums & History · 2023
The Michael Schumacher Private Collection At Motorworld
Michael Schumacher’s legend status can be attributed to his impressive Formula One track record: 7 World Championship titles, 91 Grand Prix victories, 155 podium finishes and 68 pole positions.
Car Features · 2023
The Abarth 595 Competizione Café Racer
Roni Collin from Porvoo, Finland is a Speedhunters regular. Over the years we’ve featured Roni’s events at his SpeedHooked facility, as well as his cars, the most recent being his lifted Porsche Cayenne.
Workshops & Teams · 2023
Inside Classic Remise Berlin
Let’s imagine for a moment that you’re a wealthy person living in Berlin, Germany: Where do you go to buy your next supercar, collectable classic or gentleman’s racer?
Museums & History · 2023
Temple Of Speed: Stumbling Across An Abandoned Test Track
In the 1920s, before iconic motorsport venues like the Nürburgring and Hockenheimring existed in Germany, a banked oval track located 30km (18mi) south-west of Frankfurt am Main was one of the fastest racing circuits in Europe.
Car Features · 2023
A Street-Driven & Track-Thrashed Custom Wide-Body WRX STI
Atte Taivainen‘s interest in cars started at an early age. He grew up in the Eastern Finland countryside, where there was plenty of room to play and tinker with toys.
Car Features · 2023
A Lifted Porsche Cayenne Turbo With A Racing Vibe
After seeing so much news about heavy storms across Europe recently, I understand why Roni Collin decided to build a lifted first-gen Porsche Cayenne Turbo as his winter daily driver.
Car Features · 2022
A Mazda 929 Kaido Racer From Finland
Shakotan, kyusha, kaido racer – bosozoku car lifestyle (to put it loosely) is rich with different niches that originated in post-war Japan.
Car Features · 2022
The ’80s, Enhanced: A Wektor Mk3 Supra With 700+hp
This 1989 Toyota Supra A70 by Wektor is one of the most unusual cars I’ve photographed this year.
Car Features · 2022
Zupra: A Wide, Low, 2JZ-Swapped 300ZX
The Z32 Nissan 300ZX is an interesting car. Laden with tech from the factory, it was marketed as an attainable supercar alternative and, based on the success of previous Z models stateside, aimed at US buyers.
Events · 2022
Drift Carnage At The 2022 DMEC Final
After rounds at Kazimierz Górski Stadium in Płock and Torún’s Speedway Stadium excited Drift Masters European Championship (DMEC) fans in Poland, all eyes turned to another stadium arena, this time in Łódź, an hour’s drive from the Polish capital.
Events · 2022
FittedFest: Sending Off A Summer Of Stance In Finland
I gathered myself up early last Saturday morning, took a two-hour ferry ride to Finland, and then drove on to the lakeside city of Lahti, just over 60 miles from Helsinki.
Events · 2022
Drifting In The City Of Iron
Having virtually attended the first four rounds of the 2022 Drift Masters European Championship (DMEC) from the comfort of my living room sofa, I was excited to get back trackside and soak up the atmosphere of a world-class drifting event in person.
Events · 2022
24 Hours Of Spa: Racing To The Chequered Flag
There’s this idea, that when the green flag drops at an endurance race, there won’t be any pauses or rest until the very end. In reality though, everyone takes a break – at least for a moment or two.
Events · 2022
24 Hours Of Spa: The First Half
I’ve wanted to attend a 24 Hours of Spa race for a very long time.
Events · 2022
GT Cars On The Streets Of Spa
The Belgium city of Spa is known internationally for its water – the mineral sort that flows from many natural springs around town.
Car Features · 2022
A Tube-Framed & M3-Powered Mk2 Ford Escort
I’ve seen plenty of modified old school Ford Escorts in my time, but most of them have respected the model’s rally and circuit racing heritage.
Events · 2022
An American Car Takeover In Northern Europe
The American Beauty Car Show (ABCS), held in my home country of Estonia has always been one of my favorite events. After being postponed for two years straight, this year’s event marked its 20th anniversary.
Events · 2022
Drifting, The Ultrace Way
Ultrace’s famous Drift Show sessions are, to me, one of the most uplifting experiences in car culture.
Events · 2022
The Japanese Cars Of Ultrace
In previous years’ Ultrace coverage, I’ve followed up my main story with an exclusive look a popular make.
Events · 2022
Ultrace 2022: Back & Bigger Than Ever
It might have only been my third time attending Ultrace in Poland, but it’s fair to say that I’ve become very fond of this annual event.
Car Features · 2022
A Group S-Inspired Turbo Škoda
When I see a modified retro Škoda, I just can’t pass up the opportunity to meet the owner and find out more about the car.
Car Features · 2022
From Rags To Rakett: A Big-Boosting Volvo 242
Every time an old Volvo pops up on Speedhunters, you know it’s going to be a banger. My latest contribution to the ‘SH Prancing Moose Club’ definitely continues that trend.
Car Features · 2022
A Stanced & Supercharged BMW E39 Touring
The BMW 5 Series Touring – comfortable, practical, sensible. This is what comes to mind, right? It sounds boring, but it definitely doesn’t have to be – this very low and very powerful example is proof.
Events · 2022
The SpeedHooked Meet: Back At It In Finland
You may have heard of SpeedHooked (SPD HKD), a pitstop facility in Porvoo, Finland run by auto enthusiasts Roni Collin and Toni Salminen.
Interviews & Explainers · 2022
Craft Of Speed: The Mooneyes Documentary Is Coming
The Mooneyes logo is an indelible part of kustom culture history, easily recognized by gearheads all over the world. Whether it’s on a hod rod or a Hot Wheels diecast, once you’ve seen the ‘eyes’, you simply can’t forget them.
Car Features · 2022
Simple Style: A Japanese-Themed ER34 From Finland
When most enthusiasts think ‘Skyline’, the image of an RB26-powered GT-R will likely come to mind.
Car Features · 2022
Fresh Cuts: A Pandem GR Yaris From Finland
It’s been a long, long time since anyone could be excited about buying a Toyota Yaris. Perhaps when the first generation T-Sport released, but maybe not even then. The GR Yaris really is something to be excited about though.
Car Features · 2022
Japan Meets USA… In Sweden: A JDM-Inspired C4 Corvette
When it comes to modifying Japanese cars from the ’80s and ’90s, I believe that it’s almost impossible to be original these days. To me, it feels like everything has already been done. American cars on the other hand…
Car Features · 2021
The Pandem E46 M3 With An Extra Twist
BMW’s E46 3 Series is one of the juggernauts of the modifying world; there’s so many aftermarket parts available for them and therefore so much you can do without even going down the custom road.
Photography · 2021
A Day In The Life Of A DMEC Photographer
I’ve recently been reading Anthony Bourdain’s Kitchen Confidential, a book about the culinary underbelly. One chapter describes his workday as a chef, and it was this that inspired me to document a day shooting drifting.
Events · 2021
The BBS Wheels Of Ultrace
In 1970, two German car enthusiasts named Heinrich and Klaus opened a manufacturing plant that would go on to become one of the world’s most well-known and revered wheel companies.
Events · 2021
Stuttgart Stance: The Porsches Of Ultrace
If you think back a decade or so, not many people – or at least hardly anyone in the younger enthusiast generation – were looking at Porsche 964s or 993s in the same way they do now.
Events · 2021
The Weird, Rare & Unexpected Cars Of Ultrace
Pretty much every car you can think of has been modified by enthusiasts in one way or another.
Events · 2021
A Safe Haven For Stance: Ultrace 2021
In 2019, we shed some light on Poland’s Ultrace event (questionably named ‘Raceism’ back then) and it went on to be one our most viewed stories of the year.
Events · 2021
The Drift Masters European Championship At Its Best
Hello, Austria. I tried to visit you two times in the past, but you turned my plans down for various reasons. Now vaccinated, I was determined to see this beautiful country for myself, even if just for a short while.
Car Features · 2021
Businessman In A Tracksuit: A Custom Wide-Body 7 Series
In Latvian modified car circles, this wide-body BMW G11 7 Series has really had people talking.
Events · 2021
Balls To The Wall At Biķernieki: The 2021 FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup
After a one year hiatus as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the FIA Intercontinental Drifting Cup was finally back in business last weekend, this time with a new promoter – the Russian Drift Series.
Car Features · 2021
Euro Muscle: A 1,550hp Ford Taunus
To anyone outside of Europe, the Ford Taunus TC may be somewhat unfamiliar.
Car Features · 2021
A Slammed & Swapped E30 From Latvia
The BMW E30 holds a special place in my heart. My father owned a 320i sedan for almost 20 years, and it was in that car that I learned to drive.
Events · 2021
Shock & Awe: The Russian Drift Series’ Spectacular Season Opener
I’ve been closely following the Russian Drift Series (RDS) ever since Dmitriy Dobrovolskiy took control in 2016.
Car Features · 2021
My Dream Weekend With A Kalmar RS
It’s 6:30am on a late winter Saturday morning when my alarm clock wakes me.
Workshops & Teams · 2021
Safari Workhorses To Exquisite Restomods: 911s The Kalmar Way
While I was at Estonia’s Audruring race track this winter, I spotted four safari-style Porsches parked outside a pit box-based business.
Car Features · 2021
Gone In 5 Seconds: Breaking Records With A 3,500hp Small Block Ford V8
Have you ever wondered what the world’s fastest Ford small block V8-powered car looks like? I’ll tell you – it resembles a blue Mustang GT500.
Events · 2021
Mannergute Mõõduvõtt: This Is Not A Race
‘It’s racing, but this is not a race!’ – Someone.
Car Features · 2021
Alive & Drifting: HGK’s 1,000hp, 2JZ-Powered A90 Supra
In summer 2020, I had the opportunity to visit HGK Motorsport in Latvia, where the team was working on their first A90 Toyota Supra drift car.
Car Features · 2021
313hp & 159mph: The Little Corolla That Could
I always find it inspiring when a person builds a car for nostalgic reasons.
Events · 2021
An Estonian Track Day… In A 5°F Freeze
I was having a slow morning on Saturday, lying in bed and scrolling through Instagram, when I noticed a story from a local racetrack that had a track day event in full swing. Definitely not your average track day though.
Car Features · 2021
Finding Perfection In A 500hp Ford Escort RS Cosworth
For Sami Hietanaro, there was never any question about which auto brand he’d pledge his allegiance to. That might sound a bit dramatic, but when your parents are avid Ford enthusiasts, the passion grows on you.
Museums & History · 2020
Citroën Conservatoire: Preserving Automotive History The Right Way
Just after New Year 2020 – in much simpler pre-COVID restriction times – I found myself in Paris for a few days, with little more to do than enjoy some wine and croissants.
Car Features · 2020
Frankenstein Lives! An 8-Second V8 Turbo Beetle
You’ve lived in the city outskirts your whole life; maybe you’re a bit bored, but have a passion for speed. What do you do? If you’re Joosep Järv from Estonia, you build yourself a badass Volkswagen Beetle drag machine.
Car Features · 2020
Back To The ’90s In A Fully Rebuilt Opel Kadett
You rarely see an Opel Kadett on the road these days, let alone one in mint condition. But what about a Kadett that’s better than it came from factory?
Car Features · 2020
Meet Estonia’s 1,500hp, 400km/h R32 Skyline GT-R
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d have heard news of the SSC Tuatara’s recent 331mph (532km/h) record-setting top speed run.
Events · 2020
Experiencing World RX In COVID Times
This year, my road to World RX’s Riga round started much earlier than it usually does.
Photography · 2020
The HGK E92 Eurofighter Done Four Ways
At the 2020 Drift Masters King of Riga event held in Latvia a few weeks ago, no less than four HGK E92 Eurofighters lined up to compete.
Events · 2020
Going All-In At Drift Masters
Competitors in the Drift Masters European Championship (DMEC), or any other drifting series for that matter, aren’t used to putting everything on the line for a single event.
Workshops & Teams · 2020
Five Years Later: Revisiting HGK Motorsport
The last visit Speedhunters made to HGK Motorsport was five years ago.
Car Features · 2020
From Rally Special Stage To The Street
On paper, this is not a Lancer Evolution, nor even a Mitsubishi. The registration sheet states ‘Gassner Motor 2.0.’
Car Features · 2020
A Low, Wide & Boosted BMW E46
If there’s one thing Daniel Karankevich has in almost overwhelming abundance, it’s a passion for building cars – specifically those wearing BMW badges.
Car Features · 2020
Practical Performance: An 850hp Golf Wagon
What’s more practical than a German hatchback? A German wagon, of course. But practical doesn’t need to be boring, especially when it’s a wagon not required for daily driving duties anymore.
Car Features · 2020
Uniting Nations: The 1930 Ford With A V12 German Heart
When you picture a hot rod in its natural habitat, you wouldn’t place it on a mountain pass over the Italian Alps, would you?
Car Features · 2020
A Low & Wide Volvo With 2JZ Punch
A long time ago, someone told me that if you hear that distinctive 2JZ engine sound, it’s hardly ever going to be coming from a Toyota Supra, and practically never from an Aristo.
Car Features · 2020
The Ford Anglia Resurrected In A Finnish Shed
To be fair, I haven’t seen many bare metal cars in my lifetime. So stumbling across two unconventional examples in one day was a welcome surprise.
Car Features · 2020
1,800hp For The Strip & Street
I met Mikko Wihinen in Kiltsi, Estonia during a drag race event held at a former Soviet military airbase repurposed for speed runs.
Personal · 2020
Say Hi To Project Silvia. Now, What Should I Do With It?
In 2019, I decided to save up a bunch of money and buy myself a nice big lens for motorsport duties, something on the edge of 400mm. I got quite far with my savings, but just ended up spending the money on a project car instead.
Events · 2020
The Art Of Kustom Kulture
‘Nobody in their right mind would come to Helsinki in February. Except you, you badass. Welcome.’ It’s the slogan repeating in my mind as I disembark from a very familiar two-hour ferry ride over the Gulf of Finland.
Car Features · 2020
No Paint, No Problem: A Heavy Metal Datsun 620 Pickup
Back in summer, I heard a story about a Finnish guy who washes his car with WD40. It sounded odd, but there was method behind the madness.
Car Features · 2020
Smart Roadster
“Dude, something is happening here,” says Sergey ‘ddKaba’ Kabargin. Indeed it is. I’m staring at a Smart Roadster, but one that looks a lot different – and markedly better – than how it originally rolled off the production line.
Events · 2020
Exploring Saint Petersburg’s Vast Car Culture
The Russian city of Saint Petersburg is stepping up its motorsport game by building a new F1-level circuit called Igora Drive.
Car Features · 2020
13B-PP PS13: One Man’s Ultimate ’90s Mash-Up
Artem Valitov’s cherry-colored 1990 Nissan PS13 build didn’t happen overnight.
Car Features · 2020
A Valiant Drag Machine For Estonian Roads
You might look at this 1964 Plymouth Valiant with its skinny front and large rear tires and expect it to be packing some huge horsepower for single-digit passes down the quarter mile, but that would be missing the point.
Personal · 2019
12 Months Later: My First Year Of Speedhunting
Exactly one year ago, I traveled to Siberia for my first semi-official Speedhunters assignment, and froze my gentle parts off at -40°F.
Car Features · 2019
Russian Body, Italian Heart, Outlaw Attitude
When I saw photos of this orange 1981 Lada 2103 for the first time, I just knew I had to see it in person.
Events · 2019
The Olympic Games Of Motorsport Has Arrived
Last weekend at Vallelunga Circuit near Rome, motorsport was celebrated in many of its forms.
Car Features · 2019
Show & Low With A Rare VW K70 Sedan
In Russian stance circles, Evgeniy is well known for his modified young-timer and classics Volkswagens.
Workshops & Teams · 2019
Lowriding, But Not As You Know It
Lowriding might have a long history in North America, but in Russia it’s relatively new.
Travel & Opinion · 2019
Has The Stelvio Pass Become A Victim Of Its Own Success?
The Stelvio Pass is both a unique geographical wonder and a major engineering achievement.
Car Features · 2019
Low & Lawless: A Bippu-Style LS400 In Estonia
It fascinates me that stance enthusiasts will take perfectly comfortable cars and then proceed to make them drive in less than comfortable ways.
Photography · 2019
No Access, No Problem: Shooting Drift From Behind The Fence
If you’re an aspiring motorsports photographer, one of the first things you’ll likely do is try to find a way to get on the inside of the fence, where the accredited media shoot from.
Events · 2019
Celebrating Japanese Cars In Ireland
Ireland’s love affair with Japanese cars is no secret. For over two decades, the country has been importing some of the best JDM models ever built.
Car Features · 2019
Russian Ingenuity Meets Japanese Classic
Even if you’re not big on stance culture, there’s a good chance you’d have seen pictures of Vladislav Skurko’s GX71 Toyota Mark II Grande before.
Events · 2019
You Know Formula 1, But Do You Know Formula Offroad?
Formula Offroad Iceland is not a widely known motorsport, but it has existed for more than half a century. In one breath, it can be described as ‘precision driving over extreme vertical terrain.’
Events · 2019
The Roll & Flat Venice Beach Race
For most people, the ideal summer beach weekend in Italy would be swimming in a warm blue sea and sunbathing on soft sand. Then there are those who attend and compete in the Roll & Flat Venice Beach Race.
Events · 2019
The Fastest People & Cars In Europe At Tierp Arena
There aren’t many motorsports that I haven’t seen live, but if I could choose only one form to introduce someone to racing, it would always be Top Fuel.
Interviews & Explainers · 2019
The FIA Drift Commission Vice President Speaks About The Future Of Drifting
During the Drift Masters European Championship’s recent round in Riga, Latvia, I was able to catch up with Eline Berke, vice president of the FIA Drift Commission, and have a chat about the future of FIA drifting.
Car Features · 2019
Getting Down In A Škoda 136GL
It’s not often that a Škoda features on Speedhunters, so you can be sure that when one does, it’s special.
Events · 2019
How A Siberian Wildcard Shook Up The DMEC
One of the most interesting aspects of the Drift Masters European Championship (DMEC) is their invited wildcard drivers.
Events · 2019
Russians Know That Parades Make Everything Better
The Royal Auto Show, which recently celebrated its 12th event in Saint Petersburg, claims to be the best car show in Russia.
Events · 2019
Celebrating American Car Culture In A Post-Soviet Land
The American Beauty Car Show is one of the most unique car events in Europe, both in terms of location and the festival itself.
Events · 2019
The People’s Car at Raceism
Nobody would argue that Volkswagen makes some of the most popular car for the masses. Even better, this is an automaker that’s happy young people buy their cars and modify them.
Events · 2019
The Wheels & Fitment Of Raceism
How do you drive this low? Your tires must surely rub the arches? Can you even handle a speed bump? Is your suspension broken?
Events · 2019
Raceism: The Best Car Show With The Most Questionable Name
Despite what its name may at first glance imply, Raceism is not about hatred.
Events · 2019
The World’s Longest Classic Endurance Rally
Some prefer to do it by street racing in the middle of the night. Others run lap after lap in open-wheel racing cars. And certain wealthy car enthusiasts like to travel across the globe on classic endurance rallies.
Workshops & Teams · 2019
SpeedHooked: The Man Cave With A Twist
This country is home to more successful rally drivers than I could ever account for, has many famous F1 stars, and enjoys a huge fanbase for old American muscle cars.
Car Features · 2019
An FD3S Mazda RX-7 & The Smell Of 2-Stroke Premix
I first met Petri Varis at the CDLC x SpeedHooked event in Finland.
Car Features · 2019
If You Really Want To Make Your 3 Series Stand Out…
There I was, walking past supercar after supercar at the Unlim 500+ in Russia, when I noticed something unfamiliar and very intriguing.
Car Features · 2019
The Turbo BMW-Powered Datsun 510 Wagon
Gatebil has always been about fun and unique projects.
Events · 2019
Unlim 500+: Russia, Modified Supercars & An Airfield
Unlim 500+ started as an illegal gathering of Russian street racers with performance cars, in order to see who was the fastest.
Events · 2019
The First Gatebil Of The Year
Gatebil for me is not just a drift event – it’s where my professional motorsport photography career started.
Interviews & Explainers · 2019
Getting Up To Speed With The Russian Drift Series
This is a lengthy feature on the Russian Drift Series, especially tailored for those who wish to understand how it’s run, its milestones to date, and an introduction to its top drivers and their cars for the 2019 season.
Car Features · 2019
More Than Just A Stanced Ferrari
Behold this 1979 Ferrari 308 GTB, one that is lower and cooler than almost any car I’ve ever seen before.
Events · 2019
We Came Here For The Jump, Not Even Sorry
Last year, one plucky old BMW drift car made a small drift course in rural Estonia famous all around the world.
Events · 2019
Saito, Blušs & Hibino: This Is The Russian Drift Series
For so long, this was a series reserved for only the hardcore international drift fans.
Events · 2019
CDLC x SpeedHooked: The Season Opener In Finland
Last Saturday’s event on the outskirts of a small Finnish town called Porvoo was not only the right way for the local Creme De La Creme (CDLC) car community to kick off the summer season, but it also marked the official opening of SpeedHooked, a unique pitstop facility.
Workshops & Teams · 2019
A Rare Look Inside The Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT Factory
In July 2015, Toyota decided to re-enter the World Rally Championship after a long hiatus.
Events · 2019
Scandinavia’s Summer Car Show Season Starts Now
Scandinavia’s summer automotive season officially begins with two big shows on Easter weekend. Every year I’m torn between the American Car Show in Finland and the Elmia Show in Sweden, but this year I chose Helsinki.
Car Features · 2019
Devil Z, The Estonian Way
For some it may be a Lamborghini Countach or a BMW 3.0 CSL, for Andres Lell it was always the Datsun 240Z.
Workshops & Teams · 2019
Inside The KEAN Suspensions Garage
I do enjoy a bar of fine chocolate, but it wasn’t confectionary heaven I was searching for during my first visit to Belgium. I was headed to Evergem, a small town just outside Ghent, to visit brothers Kenny and Andy Neirinck.
Museums & History · 2019
Mazda: The Pride Of Hiroshima
During my recent trip to Japan, I was mostly excited to experience some different car cultures – as you’d expect. But I also left a bit of time in the schedule for more traditional tourist activities, like going to a museum.
Events · 2019
Europe’s Best Model Car Show In Jabbeke
To put it simply, the 24th edition of the On The Road model car, truck and motorcycle show in Jabbeke, Belgium is the biggest and most spectacular in Europe.
Interviews & Explainers · 2019
The Technicalities Of Winter Drift Ladas & Others
Winter changes everything in Russia. 40-year-old Soviet cars become drift kings, while wagons acquire truly magical properties.
Events · 2019
Fanatical Attention To Detail At The Frankfurt Model Car Show
Model car builders are a special group among car people. They don’t just enjoy cars like the rest of us here – they merge their passion with their hobby.
Events · 2019
Kustom Kulture In Los… Helsinki
Walking the floor of the industrial Cable Factory in Helsinki, I had to continually remind myself that there’s 5,595 miles separating Los Angeles and Finland’s southern capital city.
Events · 2019
Yes, That’s Kawabata In A Lada
Once again, you find me in this winter scene surrounded by snow, ice and Ladas.
Events · 2019
Russian That Lada Up
‘Russian it up’ is a recent meme phrase meaning to fix something with improvised means.
Events · 2018
Kustom Kulture Forever
Custom culture events have never been as popular in Europe as they are right now.
Events · 2018
In Russia, Lada Drifts You
Deep in Russia, on the Central Siberian Plateau, drifters gather every winter to ace their skills in -40°F temperatures. To put things into perspective, that’s five to six times colder than your average freezer.
Car Features · 2017
Vipox: A Viper V10-Powered Fox Body Mustang
No more than 15 minutes had passed after arriving at Rudskogen Motorsenter for Norway’s iconic Gatebil festival when I was drawn to Michel Rayes’ Fox Body Ford Mustang as he put on the finishing touches.
Events · 2015
Battle Of The Baltic
Most people know that Estonia is a small IT-savvy country that invented Skype and a number of other successful start-ups. For drifters, it’s a mecca of something completely different – the home of Wisefab.
Events · 2015
The Triple-Header Weekend
Speedhunters fans, I hope you’re all fine. A long winter has already passed by and I’ve already done five race weekends.
