Haltech Hero of the Year 2022

Congratulations to the 2022 Haltech Hero of the Year winner: Gavin Wheate’s VK56 “Hulkosuka” Skyline.
Built by Al and Woody from The Skid Factory, this Japanese classic is a perfect blend of old school cool and modern tech.

Congratulations also must go to our Runner-Up: Justin Simpson and his “Kryptonite” Holden Monaro for putting up such a great fight.

A big “thank you” to all those who voted. You’ve made this the biggest and the most heated HHOTY competition to date! What a way to end the year:)

Haltech Hero of the Year

It’s that time of the year when we give YOU the chance to vote for your favourite Haltech Hero. The winner will receive a custom trophy and ALL THE GLORY OF THE INTERWEBS – so the stakes are high! 

We’ve selected the top 16 cars we’ve featured on www.haltech.com over the course of 2022. We’ve matched them up with each other for a sudden-death style tournament. We will be posting regular polls on our Facebook page over the next few weeks – so make sure you check in daily and vote for your favourite!

How to vote

Head over to the Haltech Facebook Page, find the current battle post and REACT to the photo. Depending on which competitor you want to vote for – REACT with the emoji shown on your favourite car’s image. The voting for each battle will be open for 24 hours so don’t leave it till the last minute!

NOTE: Hitting the LIKE button or posting an emoji in the comments will not be counted as a vote. Likewise reacting to a SHARE of the post will NOT count as a vote. For your vote to count make sure to react to the original PHOTO on Haltech’s Facebook post.

Grand Final

Haltech Hero of the Year Winner: The Skid Factory VK56 Hakosuka

Top 4

Semi-Final 1 WINNER: Justin’s Nitrous Holden Monaro

Semi-Final 2 WINNER: The Skid Factory Hakosuka

Top 8

Top 8 Round 1: WINNER – Justin’s Monaro

Top 8 Round 2: WINNER – Dewey’s Boogeyman Subaru

Top 8 Round 3: WINNER – The Skid Factory Hakosuka

Top 8 Round 4: WINNER – Eric’s Honda Civic

Top 16

Round 1: Aussie Drag Challengers – WINNER: Justin’s Monaro!

Gary Halpin’s 2JZ Datsun Coupe squares off against Justin Simpson’s Nitrous-fed, big block Holden Monaro. It’s Import vs Domestic, Japan’s most potent six vs American V8. Which one will go through – it’s all up to you! Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Round 2: Off-Road Warriors – WINNER: Mark’s Jeep!

These two love dirt. Mark Murrell’s NORRA 1000 winning Jeep Wrangler takes on Warren Irons’ 1UZ powered Baja Beetle. You decide which one goes through to the next round! Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Round 3: Bare Metal Build-off – WINNER: Zac’s V12 Zacaria

In this round a hand-built, Ferrari V12 powered supercar goes up against a twin-turbo LS powered DeLorean. Both one-off, unique builds, both lifetime projects of their passionate owners. Alas, only one can get through. Which one will it be – that depends on your vote! Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Round 4: Time Attack Battle – WINNER: Dewey’s Subaru STi

One goal – two very different approaches. Paul’s rear wheel drive Porsche 944 turbo faces Dewey’s AWD Subaru WRX STi in a virtual superlap battle. Which one will get your vote? Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Round 5: Old School Brawl – WINNER: Skid Factory’s Hakosuka

A JDM classic faces off with a British legend. Skid Factory’s 1971 Hakosuka Skyline is up against Graeme Bates’ 1969 Vauxhall PC Cresta. It’s a Nissan V8 vs GM V8 – which one will succeed? It’s all up to you! Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Round 6: All-American Showdown – WINNER: Jim Howe’s Camaro

With close to 6000hp between these two – this is a battle of all-American muscle. Jim Howe’s NPK champion Camaro goes up against Doc’s “Heavy Metal” Chevy Nova. Which one of these brutes will get YOUR vote? Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Round 7: Twin Turbo LS Beasts – WINNER: Aaron’s Panel Van

LS swaps might be all too common nowadays – but these two are anything but common. Michael Rolleri’s Chevy C10 pickup truck squares off against Aaron Gregory’s Holden Panelvan. Only one of them can get through to the next round – which one will it be? Click on the image to find out more about each car.

Round 8: Corner Carvers

In this battle of JDM cult classics, Matty’s Hill’s 2JZ powered S15 Silvia, goes up against Eric Kutil’s K24 powered Honda Civic EG. It’s Australia vs USA, drift vs circuit, FWD vs FWD, turbo vs N/A. Which one will get YOUR vote? Click on the image to find out more about each car.