Bill Hoskinson Preps for a Memorable Week with Family at the 2026 Edition of Sick Week Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive!
After years of racing a classic third-generation Chevrolet Nova, Bill Hoskinson took a step back and focused on helping his sons Billy and Tommy race more. Both spent time behind the wheel of a Junior Dragster before they held their Ohio driver licenses, and the two’s transition to racing success in S-10 pick-ups and beyond has been well documented.
In the last couple years, Bill started getting the itch to drive and race something again, and when the chance to buy a clean 1979 Chevrolet Malibu came up, Bill jumped at the opportunity. In a few weeks, he’ll venture south for some Florida sun and fun, at Sick Week Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive.
The 2026 edition of Gear Vendors Overdrive Sick Week, February 1st through 7th, will showcase some of the best in drag and drive - the best drivers, the best tracks, and over 900 street miles of driving through Florida and South Georgia! Get your spectator tickets now, or join the Sick Ward - CLICK HERE for Sick Week info!
“The chance to escape winter time here in Ohio is a big factor,” Bill laughed about his reasons for coming to Sick Week. “But seriously, the opportunity to make memories and get down there with the kids, cruise around Florida, it’s all a great thing.”
When son Billy ventured into the world of drag and drive in 2024 with his big block 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air, Bill joined him for the week as part of the Summit Racing Equipment Sick Ward presented by Peak Performance.
Since buying it, the Malibu has been updated with a more-powerful small block. But Bill retained some of the creature comforts, including overdrive and air-conditioning. Bill took the opportunity to upgrade from Sick Ward to a competitor spot for Sick Week in 2025, putting the Malibu through its paces for a 10.90 average, all while documenting the trip on The Old Man’s Garage YouTube channel.
Despite the fun he had with the Malibu, Bill still enjoys watching son Billy and Tommy race. “I enjoy watching them do well far more than I enjoy racing myself.”
What’s on Bill’s punch list for his third Sick Week? “Stopping by Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing,” he said. Sick Week made a stop there on its first year in 2022, and it was a popular one among participants and fans as well. We’d venture to say more than a few people will visit during the drive day from Georgia to Bradenton, Florida.
Bill Hoskinson and his family will join over 300 competitors to start the 2026 drag and drive season at Sick Week Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive, February 1st through the 7th. Discounted advance tickets and event details are available at the Sick Week event page by CLICKING HERE!
Written by Derek Putnam. Photos courtesy of Sick the Magazine, The Old Man’s Garage and 1320 Video.
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