On almost every drag and drive event we cover, there’s at least one vehicle with interesting stats, a cool back story, or some cool modifications that draws you in.

It stands as a good reminder that being interested in the car hobby is a blast, and that’s before we get to the racing and cruising together part!

The Ford Lightning pick-up truck that is the subject of this article, owned by Jason Long, has served numerous purposes over a two-plus decade ownership, and will serve as the key to his first drag and drive event appearance at the Edelbrock Sick Smokies next month.

We’ve had an amazing response to our second ‘one-off’ event of 2025, Edelbrock Sick Smokies, being held October 12th through October 19th, 2025. It should be an amazing week of great racing and scenic drives, including the largest Gasser drag and drive showings ever!

Tomorrow, Wednesday, March 19th is your final chance to submit an ‘Expression of Interest’ form. Submitted ‘Expression of Interest’ forms get the jump on general registration to snag one of the coveted competitor spots by one hour (9 am versus 10 am).

Entries for the Summit Racing Equipment Sick Ward Presented by PEAK Performance are also available – we detail all the information in this story!

Originally opened in 1978, Crossville Dragway has enjoyed some successful seasons in the middle-east area of Tennessee. Hosting everything from Pro Mods to no-prep, Street Outlaws to a street-car series, the track has survived several owners. And although the current lease holder stated the track could be shutting down for 2025 just a few weeks ago, a popular social media figure and business owner has recently stepped up to take the facility to the next level in 2025.