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Jon English died just hours after surgery

Australian singer and actor Jon English was thought to be doing well just hours before his death, according to his long-term friend, performer Simon Gallaher.
The English-born rock star died last night following a small operation for an aortic aneurysm.

A statement released by the 66-year-old's music label, Ambition Music Group, confirmed his death.

"It is with great sadness that we commemorate the passing of Jon English," the statement said.

"Jon died peacefully last night, aged 66. The cause of death was post-operative complications.

"At the time of his passing he was surrounded by his four children, Jessamin, Josephine, Jonnie and Julian, his wife Carmen, his sister Janet, his brother Jeremy, his nephews Jay and Jasper Collie, his grandson Jzawo and other close family members."

WORLDS FASTEST V6...In a CORVETTE!?
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Published on Feb 29, 2016
Al Anabi Performance (AAP) and KH are breaking some INCREDIBLE records in Qatar! We'd be willing to bet you never would have thought the worlds fastest 10.5 tire car would be a BIG BLOCK V6 Corvette!! This C6 Chevrolet Corvette is rocking a 549ci V6 motor, assisted by (2) 98mm Turbos and 7 years worth of BADASS engineering!

Haha always the way tho, when you are looking for something you cant find one then when you are looking for other things what you want shows up..
I have looked at 4 cars over the last couple days.. not one jumped out at me to buy it on the spot..
Have found a rolling shell rx4 coupe, owner is just not 100% on parting ways with it yet

INTERVIEW: 2014 DRAG WEEK WINNER JEFF LUTZ
By Andrew BroadleyMar 10, 2016

JEFF Lutz is one of planet Earth’s most revered street car drag racers. Having been the perennial bridesmaid at Hot Rod Drag Week, he scored his breakthrough win in 2014 aboard the Evil Twin, a lightweight, heavy-hitting, composite-bodied replica of his infamous all-steel, matte black ’57 Chev.

In a bid to stay abreast of the competition, Lutz fronted up at Drag Week 2015 in a full-scale Pro Mod Camaro with number plates, and while it didn’t finish the event, it managed a 6.05@251mph, which is the quickest and fastest pass at Drag Week.

These days Lutz is just as well known for his involvement with the hit TV show Street Outlaws, and when he and the Evil Twin landed Down Under for special guest appearances at various Powercruise events, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity for a chat.

Tell us about the car you’ve brought with you to Australia.

I brought the Evil Twin over that I’m well known for from Hot Rod Drag Week. [Powercruise promoter] Gup contacted me and asked if I’d be interested in bringing it over. I’d never heard of Powercruise before – it’s amazing – and I found out a little more about it and Gup said he’d ship it over and it’d pull a lot of fans. So we’re here, and it’s been amazing. To date the best it’s been is 6.60@225mph in the quarter. It goes high 4.20s in the eighth. It’s a 632ci with twin Precision turbos, and a Rossler 400 with a Gear Vendors. It makes right around 3500hp. I run it on alcohol [at the track] and I run it on regular gas for the street. I’m one of the ones that pioneered the twin fuel systems, so everybody’s copying me now. We’ve had pretty good luck with it.

Talk us through the evolution from the steel car to the Evil Twin.

The steel car is 3800lb, and that’s what I’m well known for. We made a big splash with that car, and we made Larry Larson famous because we chased him down and gave him something to look forward to. Then I thought: “Man it’d be nice to build a lighter car.” [So I debuted the Evil Twin] in 2013 at the PRI show, and that sparked Larry to build his truck and everybody started going nuts – Tom Bailey started building a Pro Mod. I didn’t really build it as a Pro Mod. It is a Pro Mod because it never started life as a real car, but we did it in the mind of a street car because I love to drive them. When we got to the bumpers I could have put carbonfibre bumpers on it, but you can’t substitute a ’57 Chevy bumper, so we put steel bumpers on it, and lo and behold the car is 3100lb. We beat Tom, Larry and everybody at Drag Week with it. Everybody failed but we won. I’d like to sell it because I don’t need it anymore. We did what we needed to do with it, but my true love is the steel car. That’ll be my son’s forever.

We’ve heard a rumour you’re hoping to leave the Evil Twin here?

There may be a new owner, I’m not sure. It’s up in the air; I don’t know the date that it’s supposed to leave, let’s just say that!
Have you enjoyed the racing that you’ve done here?
It was great. At Willowbank I underestimated the track and I left it turned down from when we were filming, but when we hit the track it shook its damn ass off and I was like: “Wow, we’ve gotta turn this thing up!” I turned it up and it probably went a high 4.20 on its first pass straight off the ship and it was cool. I didn’t do anything different other than turn it up; the track was a world-class facility, as is this one [Sydney Dragway]. I wish I would have got to run on this one. But the runs I did get, the first one shook a bit and I was able to pedal it, but everyone who wants to run me is in what you call a Doorslammer here – we call them Pro Mods in the States – of course the fastest cars want to race me. I had a lot of fans that were saying: “Oh, you lost,” but I didn’t lose, the fans won and that was what it was for. It was cool.

While we’re on your fans, you’ve got plenty of them here in Australia. How has that been?

It’s amazing. We had 1000 shirts made and in three days we’ve sold all but 100; we’ll finish up the 100 today. It’s insane. They said that Sydney is a little more uptight than the Gold Coast, but I haven’t met one person who’s mad or pissed off. Everyone’s been laidback, they treat us like gold, they’re quick to help out and it’s been a lot of fun. Way different than I thought.

How was it to get that breakthrough Drag Week win in 2014?

It was a quest that we started in 2009. From the time we started doing it I chased Larry and I made him run for it. To win Drag Week was bittersweet. We won that day and my son Jeffrey went 200mph in the old car; I was crying! We started that Drag Week and I was like: “Jeffrey, let me turn it up,” and he was like: “No, we’re good.” The first day he went 8.0, then we got to the next track and got him in the sevens, and on the last day he said: “How fast do you think it’ll go?” and I said: “You better hang on.” It hiked the front wheels up and carried them down the track. That car is a handful, and to see him do it was amazing.
Jeff Lutz Evil Twin 6 NwWhat do you think is the secret to surviving Drag Week?

You’ve got to keep the car cool, and keep the batteries charged. They’re the only two things you’ve got to worry about, and if you’ve got a good engine builder, you’re golden. People ask me all the time how hard is it, and it’s the worst thing you can do in a car; it’s brutal. The rollcage gets so goddamned hot you can’t put your hands on it; it’s crazy. But it’s fun! It’s a test between machine and man and you don’t even have to win the deal. If you make it five days, you won. It’s something that Jeffrey and I started together and it got him into drag racing. It was something we could do and we built his car and it’s been crazy because he’s fully into it and him and I work the shop; it’s great.

Will you be running the Pro Mod Camaro at Drag Week again this year?

Yes. We failed this past Drag Week with the Camaro. I had a charging issue and I was melting shit left and right. I had two days of no sleep and I was done. Then Hot Rod started Drag Weekend in Tucson, Arizona, so I went there and it was flawless. I did 350 miles without even taking the hood off. We went 6.20 every day and we won, and it was nice to get that out of the way.

Jeff Lutz Pro Mod CamaroWhat are your goals for Drag Week 2016?

I want to be the first in the fives, and I want to do it at every track. They’ve let the tracks out, and every track is very doable except for I think Columbus; I haven’t been there in quite a few years. I used to test there all the time, but the track went to shit after the NHRA kind of bailed from it. That’s the only track that’s questionable.

Tell us about your involvement in Street Outlaws.

Season One had ended and Chief said: “Hey man, I want to turbo my car. We may get another season out of this deal.” Nobody knew what was going to happen, but when Chief got a hold of me I flew out and Jeffrey came with me. We got the turbos on and the headers done and we were actually cutting street signs for aluminium for parts on the car! We did his car, then I came back and we did Shaun’s car. I had very little involvement at first; then it kind of went crazy with the turbo stuff and the headers. It was fun being with them and I got to meet a lot of nice guys. A lot of the fans don’t understand; they think it’s TV-generated, but these guys are true street racers; that’s what they do. It isn’t Hollywood-made. That shit – the Top 10 list, cash days – everything is real. It was a real eye-opener for me. They made me a street racer! Because I’m a drag racer, and to see what they can do on the street, I was like: “You’ve got to be kidding me!” I saw some stuff I didn’t like and I was like: “Why are you guys running ladder bars?” Chief built a brand new car and it had a ladder bar! He said it’s the best thing to do and I said: “There ain’t no way!” We finally got them switched around and it’s been fun for us and the fans. Mechanically getting them where they need to be, that’s been my involvement.

Any chance we’ll ever see your name on the Top 10 list?

We start filming this season at the end of March and we’re going to run my Camaro for the list. It ought to be interesting! There are a lot of fast cars coming for the list, and everybody has upgraded. From the end of Season Seven to now you won’t even recognise it; it’s crazy! But we’re going to attempt it in March. There are no guarantees!

It was an absolute honour to meet Joel today for Shuff's funeral and hearing about how he lived his life and what mischief he got up to. It has been a pleasure knowing John and he will be forever involved in my life. Doesn't help the fact i got lost today as the bike doesn't have a gps lol. Thank you once again Joel for allowing me to attend,i wish you and the family the best and my condolences. Could you let me know where he is buried so i could leave flowers on my way through?.

Thanks so much again for coming, it meant a lot to all of us and dad especially, I realise it was a bit of a trip for you so really appreciated and cheers for all the other comments guys, dad loved this place and it was just glad to see he had somewhere to fit in as you probably all know he refused to be a part of facebook.

We're having him cremated so one of the things I'm going to do is taking him for one last spin on his trike and spread some ashes over the farm but I'm sure he would love you all to have a beer in his honor,
Thanks again guys, Joel

Thanks so much again for coming, it meant a lot to all of us and dad especially, I realise it was a bit of a trip for you so really appreciated and cheers for all the other comments guys, dad loved this place and it was just glad to see he had somewhere to fit in as you probably all know he refused to be a part of facebook.

We're having him cremated so one of the things I'm going to do is taking him for one last spin on his trike and spread some ashes over the farm but I'm sure he would love you all to have a beer in his honor,
Thanks again guys, Joel

MUSICIAN KEITH EMERSON HAS DIED
The rock legend has sadly passed away.

The rock legend - who is arguably most well known as part of progressive rock supergroup Emerson, Lake and Palmer - has sadly passed away at the age of 71.

A post on the band's official Facebook page reads: "We regret to announce that Keith Emerson died last night at his home in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, aged 71. We ask that the family's privacy and grief be respected."

The late star inspired and captivated fans as the keyboardist of the group, whilst also being known for his many solo albums and his time with The Nice in the 60s.

In a statement, bandmate Carl Palmer said: "I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my good friend and brother-in-music Keith Emerson. Keith was a gentle soul whose love for music and passion for his performance as a keyboard player will remain unmatched for many years to come.

"He was a pioneer and an innovator whose musical genius touched all of us in the worlds of rock, classical and jazz. I will always remember his warm smile, good sense of humour, compelling showmanship and dedication to his musical craft."

The group last performed together in 2010, with their final concert taking place at London's High Voltage Festival to mark 40 years since the group was founded.

1967 Chevrolet Chevelle "Detox" Miranda Built 2016 Detroit Autorama
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Published on Mar 10, 2016
The "1967 Chevrolet Chevelle" Convertible Debuted at the 2016 Detroit Autorama by Miranda Built....Miranda Built won a Great Eight a couple of years ago and they were back to try it again with this Chevelle.....Great stance...A risky accent color of light blue...works.....The supercharged LS3 under the hood should get it down the road just fine....A very nice build....Cool Car...Check it out!..For more coverage from The Detroit Autorama please visit www.scottiedtv.com The Coolest Cars On The Web!!!

1940 Willys Coupe "Full Throttle" 2016 Detroit Autorama Great Eight Winner
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Published on Mar 11, 2016
The 2016 Great Eight winning 1940 Willys Coupe "Full Throttle" from the 2016 Detroit Autorama....Finished by Triworks Hot Rods it was a crowd favorite all weekend....With it's 871 blown and Hilborn Injected Dart 540 big block that cranks out 850 horses....It's radical red paint....Huge real wheels....Just a build that has Hot Rod oozing from every pour..... Very cool Car....Check it out!!!...For more coverage from the Detroit Autorama please visit www.scottiedtv.com The Coolest Cars On The Web!!!

Qatar STREET Racing! - Corvette Showdown
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Published on Mar 12, 2016
Who would have thought - of ALL the places to take out FOUR Corvettes to street race, it would be during our QATAR trip! This was one of the coolest experiences of our lives..on highways that we've never been on, we took two 600+ Corvettes and filmed some of the CLOSEST racing of the year! Neck and neck up to 160+ mph!

Those C6s sure weren't good looking cars...

this c6 looks a tad better



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Not a patch

Same-sex marriage plebiscite to cost Australia 'more than $500 million'

Tony Abbott's same-sex marriage plebiscite could cost the economy up to $525 million and cause major social harm, new research claims.

Accountancy consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers Australia estimate the campaign would cost $158 million and cost $280 million in productivity.

"Total economic costs have not been considered before and should be part of the debate on the best way to achieve a resolution to this issue," PwC Australia chief executive Luke Sayers told the ABC.

PwC Australia says the proposal 'will do more harm than good' and cost taxpayers and business far more than ever estimated.

When Malcolm Turnbull came into power six months ago he said he would continue with Mr Abbott's policy of holding a plebiscite on the issue of same-sex marriage instead of a parliamentary vote.

Fairfax reports an extra $66 million would be spent in spearheading the "yes" and "no" arguments.

"The real costs to government, the economy and members of the community to hold a stand-alone plebiscite are more than three times higher than the numbers commonly quoted," Mr Sayers added.

Last week, Labor called on the government to bring on a vote on its marriage equality bill and avoid the need to go to an expensive plebiscite.

Opposition Leader Bill Shorten said there could be a vote on Labor's legislation in the House of Representatives next week, the final sitting week before the budget and possibly the last before an election is called.

"Let's have a conscience vote of our members of Parliament. Why do we need to waste $160 million on a plan devised by the opponents of marriage equality," he told reporters in Tasmania.

The government has promised a national vote on same-sex marriage but it hasn't agreed on when or how.

Ahhh i give up looking at projects.. to many people that cant give a time of day for me to look or i get there only to find out its not as good as made out to be..
The right one will pop up in good time i guess

2016 Lamborghini Aventador SV LP750-4: Is it Legal to Have This Much Fun? - Ignition Ep. 147
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Published on Mar 14, 2016
There have been several big, mid-engined, V-12 Lamborghinis over the years. Starting with the sinfully gorgeous Miura, through to the spaceship-looking, brand defining Countach, to the sinister Diablo, to the origamiish Murcilelago, to the modern day Aventador, they’ve all been loud, sexy, attention-garnering beasts. But have they been any good to drive? Honestly? No, not especially. Not in the driver’s car sense of the word. Well friends, meet the latest Lambo Superveloce on this week’s episode of Ignition presented by Tire Rack. Power is up, weight is down, and key handling bits are all new. Does the red monster live up to its name, which literally translates to “super fast?” Watch as Jonny Lieberman finds out!

240Z Goes WHEELS UP - 1400hp 2JZ Datsun 240Z
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Published on Mar 14, 2016
During our trip to Al Anabi Performance in Doha, Qatar, we came across these beautiful set of cars - a color-matched Skyline and 240z. After speaking with the owner of the Datsun about his adventure to the moon, we found out that it is nothing out of the ordinary, and to expect more passes on two wheels! BADASS! One thing that NEVER gets old to us is a good ole Bumper Stand! Especially when its done by a 1000+ hp Datsun 240z!

1970 Chevrolet Chevelle Convertible "Destroyer" SEMA 2015
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Published on Mar 15, 2016
The 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle "Destroyer" from SEMA 2015....You would think that the LS9 the hood of this one is the big feature...You would be wrong....That is a very cool feature but this car is loaded with them....Custom from front to back....Very cool Car...Check it out!!!...For more coverage from SEMA please visit www.scottiedtv.com The Coolest Cars On The Web!!!