Enthusiast Motor Insurance Street Machine of the Year 2026: vote now

Since 1988, Street Machine of the Year has been the most prestigious accolade in our sport. You’ve only got to read the list of winners on the side of that iconic trophy to see that some of the biggest names and most significant cars in Aussie street machining have taken out the award over the years.

What makes SMOTY so special is that it’s a reader-voted accolade. While Street Machine’s staff and contributors vote to determine the 16 finalists, the eventual winner is decided by you, our valued readers. But you’re not just helping to shape history; you’re also in with a chance to win $5000 cash – pretty damn cool!

The winner of Street Machine of the Year scores a cool $20,000 in cash and a comically oversized cheque, and gets their name added to the list of legends etched into the side of the most recognisable perpetual dust collector in the Aussie car scene.