274D Danielle Taylor & Paul Taylor

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Truck Details

NameCrazy Demon (The Mad Maxima)
MakeHomebuilt
Year Built2005
Weight>1200kgs
EngineNissan VQ35 3.5L V6
TransmissionNissan Maxima FWD Gearbox
DiffsToyota Landcruiser 80 Series Front with Nissan Patrol Centre, 80 Series Rear
LockersTomalin Hydraulic Lockers
SuspensionAir Shocks, 4-Link Front, 4 Link Rear
Wheels35x12R15 Federal Couragia MT’s on 15×10″ OMF Beadlocks

History

DriversAccolades
Danielle Taylor (2026-)First season in new truck
Alastair Bevege (2020-2026)Tomalin Engineering Excellence (2023), Top 10 placing at Round 1 2026
Kevin Bevege (2005-2006)

Originally built by Kevin Bevege in 2005, this then C Class truck competed in a single season with son Alastair Bevege before doing club trips for the years to come.

The 05′ spec buggy

15 years later the buggy was brought back into the shed after sitting underneath a tree. Alastair brought the old buggy back up to scratch for a long overdue return to the sport!

After a single season the outdated Toyota 3SGE & Hilux diffs were taken out, with a lighter abd more powerful Nissan VQ35 taking its place along with some 80 Series Landcruiser diffs for some extra width.

Alastair was awarded the Tomalin Engineering Excellence Award in 2023 for his efforts rebuilding the buggy himself at home!

Danielle Taylor now makes her debut behind the wheel for 2026, with father Paul sitting alongside.