SPEEDHUNTERS AWARDS 2010 : STREET CAR OF THE YEAR

There's a certain allure to driving a car that has been fixed up or modified from its showroom form on the street. There's a certain bad-boy charm to it that everyone is attracted to. It can be borderline rebellious or, in some instances, straight up "sticking it to the man." These street machines are also reflections of their respective owners' vision, creativity and personality.
So, It's time again. The time to choose your favorite street car of the year. Vote on!
Above: Kyle Bennett's 1500WHP Gallardo

SPEEDHUNTERS AWARDS 2010 : RETRO CAR OF THE YEAR

When shopping for an air freshener, there's always the option of the "new car" smell. That combined smell of fresh rubber, leather, cloth, vinyl, and glue is somehow appealing. But the air freshener that can't be found is the "old car" smell. It's a smell that can't be bottled or produced. The combination of worn in fabrics, leather, gasoline, and carburetors brings back nostalgic and intangible feelings.
It's that time to vote for the retro car of the year. So put on your most nostalgic boots and vote away!

SPEEDHUNTERS AWARDS 2010 : READER CAR OF THE YEAR

Now for the most time-consuming, but also one of the funnest categories of the 2010 Speedhunters Awards - Reader Car of the Year. We've included both the submissions you guys sent in last week, as well as some of the best cars from our Readers Rides posts of 2010.
You guys submitted some truly awesome machines, and it was incredibly hard for us to narrow down the group to the cars you'll find below. For your reference, I've included a very quick summary of the modifications done to each car for last week's submissions.
Again, this should be a very close vote, so please take your time and choose the one car that appeals to you.
Here are the nominees -

SPEEDHUNTERS AWARDS 2010 : CONCEPT CAR OF THE YEAR

A new award this year. Time for you to vote for your favorite Concept Car of 2010.
Concept cars are often misunderstood. At one end of the spectrum, they can be as extreme as the 780hp Gas Turbine powered Jaguar C-X75, while at the opposite end, we have the near production ready Volkswagen Coupe Concept, which previews the new Jetta Coupe.
Concept cars are produced for many reasons. To preview new styling direction and design language, for marketing to get a handle on a niche car or class, to showcase technology. They are also quick to produce and don’t always need to be a running vehicle.
Regardless of the reason, they are examples of forward thinking by car companies ,which, in turn will influence the cars you see on the street in a year, five years or even ten years time.
So, it is your turn to vote. I know quite a few vehicle design studios and designers visit Speedhunters regularly, so here is your chance to have an input!

SPEEDHUNTERS AWARDS 2010 : RACE CAR OF THE YEAR

One of the all important categories in the annual Speedhunters Awards is, of course, Race Car of the Year. Before you are the cars we believe are the stand outs from 2010, with the category now including Time Attack. Have your say on which race car was the most influential this year by voting in the comments section!
Kicking things off is Honda's Super GT HSV-010 GT

SPEEDHUNTERS AWARDS 2010 : BEST NEW CAR

For the next category in the 2010 Speedhunters Awards, it's time to take a whiff of that new car smell as we look at production vehicles that have been announced or gone on sale in the last year. There have been some pretty cool new cars as of late, but which of them is the best?
Here are the nominees.

SPEEDHUNTERS AWARDS 2010: BEST PRO DRIFT CAR

Hello and welcome to the 2010 Speedhunters Awards. For our first of many categories, let's have a look at 2010 Pro Drift Car of the year. We've assembled a group of pro drift machines from around the world, and now it's your turn to choose your favorite.
Keep in mind that you are voting for the car here and not necessarily the person who drives it.
Simply post your ONE choice in the comments section and we'll tally up the votes and post the results before the month is through.
Here are the nominees!