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James Whineray Kwinana motorplex western australia. like nothing you’ve ever imagined let alone experienced. An epicentre for the machines. Drag racing, monster trucks, burnouts, beers and babes. Its a rednecks dream come true. If only you could live in this reality, this dream. the smoke and mirrors they speak of are interchangeable with smoking tyres. Fame, fortune and a shot of stardom in this world. Middle class turns its shoulder at their culture, the “bogans”, the “rednecks” un-cultured, racist, and so on. lacking respect and self worth. In actual fact, culture, diversity, self-exploration are all at play here. As we spectate we can not see past it. But, the thrills of holding the steering wheel packed with a million horsepower is unimaginable to those who don’t know. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of it?