What began as a modest car show in Rangiora, New Zealand has grown into one of the largest muscle car gatherings in the Southern Hemisphere. Muscle Car Madness draws hot rod and classic car fans from across New Zealand’s South Island and beyond for a full weekend of displays, trade stalls, and V8 noise at the Rangiora Showgrounds. Founder Craig Stare never expected it to last this long. Here’s how a small regional show became a South Island institution.