The Ultimate Showdown: Summernats 35 Tuff Street Winners

Immerse yourself in the thrilling universe of Tuff Street at Street Machine Summernats 35, a realm where legendary automobiles and mechanical marvels come alive. This year's competition was nothing short of spectacular, with the deafening growl of powerful engines and a haze of burnout smoke filling the atmosphere.

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The Trio of Tuff Categories

At the core of Summernats lies Tuff Street, a stage for street cars that defy expectations and push the envelope. The competition is split into three categories: Street Tuff, Pro Tuff, and Comp Tuff, catering to street-registered vehicles with mini-tubs, high-performance pro street-style cars with full tubs, and purpose-built race cars, respectively.

Tuff Street judge and previous winner Mark Hayes clarifies that unlike their Elite counterparts, these automobiles aren't evaluated on interiors or undercarriages because "they could have a full Nick Scali interior and it wouldn't matter one bit."

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Summernats 35's Remarkable Competitors

This year's standout contenders included James Souvleris's GONUTS VY ute, Matt Bell's FAT G Monaro, BYE Performance's BMW 328i, and Jake Myers's legendary Mustang. These machines caught the judges' eyes with their extraordinary power, distinctive style, and bold presence.

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Announcing the Victors...

Nick Knight's HQ sedan claimed the Street Tuff title, Frank Russo's VC Commodore SL/E dominated Pro Tuff, and George Sotirovski's LX hatch reigned supreme in Comp Tuff. The overall champion was Frank's VC Commo, which he found "overwhelming" and a symbol of perfection in execution.

Unforgettable Highlights

A few of the most memorable moments from Summernats 35 encompass:

• Matty Bell's crowd-pleasing FAT G HG Monaro, with its menacing roar and propensity to perform tough laps, thrilling spectators.
• Frank Russo's VC Commo, Pro Tuff victor and featured in the December 2021 issue of Street Machine, showcasing a spotless engine bay, a powerful 454ci engine, and exceptional tinwork.
• George Sotirovski's Comp Tuff-winning LX Torana hatch, flaunting its menacing A9X-inspired design and a supercharged, injected engine protruding from the bonnet scoop.
• James Souvleris's revamped VY burnout ute, armed with a 520ci Hemi, 1800hp at 40psi, and an eye-catching Porsche Miami Blue hue.

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Tuff Street's Unyielding Spirit Endures

Summernats 35 stood as a tribute to the relentless essence of Tuff Street, where iconic vehicles and mechanical prodigies assemble to test the limits of automotive prowess. Congratulations to all the triumphant participants and contestants, who proved that when it comes to Tuff Street, there are no boundaries to what can be accomplished.