The 2024 drag-and-drive season has moved past the halfway point, and also been featured in a few racing series as well. One of those is the National Muscle Car Association, and the second Sick the Mag Drag-and-Drive Shootout for 2024 will take place at this week’s Mickey Thompson NMCA All-American Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park in Norwalk, Ohio.

One of the great things we’ve witnessed over time about the drag-and-drive community is the majority wants to help fellow enthusiasts get into the game. Todd Fogle, a truck driver with very little experience with cars outside of general maintenance, purchased a 1966 Pontiac Bonneville in 2017, and it started his path to a deeper appreciation of cars, as well as joining the drag-and-drive world.

After a successful drag-and-drive debut at Hot Rod Drag Week in 2023, Jack Brooks looked to continue his drag-and-drive adventure at this year’s Sick Week and Sick Summer. Neither panned out as he wanted, so it was back to the drawing board, and a bunch of changes, to plot his return to Hot Rod Drag Week.

The evolution of engine building and making big horsepower has really ramped up in the last decade! Although there are classes that keep those power figures in check with weight and power-adder restrictions, seeing the potential of what’s available to consumers is still eye-opening!

As news of another possible race track closure in Florida hit social media last week, new details have emerged about a proposed new racing facility in West Palm Beach, about two hours north. Spearheaded by local enthusiast Madelyn Marconi, the new track idea has been in the works since Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR) closed.

After pushing his first ‘Snot Rocket’ Ford Mustang into the 6-second range at over 200 mph, Brett LaSala made the jump in 2022 to a lighter chassis to pursue his next set of goals.

After two years, multiple victories and becoming a record-holder in the drag-and-drive scene, the ‘Snot Rocket 2.0’ 2012 Mustang has gone up for sale.

The news for drag strips has already had some good headlines in 2024, and unfortunately, some bad ones as well. And while we recently reported on plans for a South Dakota drag strip to reopen in 2025, a track in southern Florida could also make its final laps in 2025.

The father-son team of Steven and A.J. Lloyd recently completed their first drag-and-drive appearance at Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks with the family 1980 Chevy Malibu wagon. Not only are they plotting a second appearance in 2025, but a new ride to do it.

We’ve covered some race track closures in the last few years here, but occasionally we also get to cover race tracks coming back to life after sitting inactive. Recently, news came up about Sturgis Dragway in South Dakota.

After a successful run, Stefan Gustafsson has retired the storied ‘Bitter Tears’ 1989 Chevrolet Corvette from drag-and-drive competition. But he’s he’s not leaving the fray; the 2-time Unlimited class champ is preparing for a new ride to debut at 2025 edition of Sick Week Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive.

Early this morning, the Next-Gen Dodge Charger was revealed to the media, and Dodge’s new ride will be able to be seen by the public starting at 1 p.m. today. The fresh redesign of the iconic Dodge nameplate packs some cutting edge styling, as well as all-new drivelines.

We’re just 1 day away from the 3rd annual Sick Powerfest Presented by Dodge and M1 Concourse. But Sick Pizza and Sullivan’s Public House decided to start the party a bit early - co-hosting the Hops and Horsepower meet on Wednesday night, August 7th.

This ‘69 Chevrolet Camaro might be rare with its Australian heritage and right-hand-drive layout. But that doesn’t mean it won’t lay down a solid burnout!

Combining the best elements of street racing with the accuracy and safety of a closed race track, Roadkill Nights has brought a new meaning to the street racing world. In nine years, thousands of competitors have participated in legal ‘street racing’ in Michigan, and the 2024 edition this Saturday, August 10th, 2024 promises to bring more excitement to the streets!

We’ve seen James Rowlett at drag-and-drive events, burnout contests and even a television show appearance. After Mother Nature spoiled his chances for a repeat win at Sick Powerfest in 2023, James will return to Michigan this week looking to claim victory in the World Burnout Championship.

The big burnouts associated with Sick Powerfest Presented by Dodge and M1 Concourse are legendary. Some of the best rides from the USA and Australia will be in attendance, including this ’69 delivery van from the Skids4Kids camp.

Chevrolet recently announced the latest Corvette ZR1 model, stated for roll out in spring 2025. Packing a 5.5-liter LT7 flat plane crankshaft engine and a pair of turbochargers, the output is a staggering 1,064 horsepower at 7,000 RPM, and 828 lb/feet of torque at 6,000 RPM.

About one year ago, news broke that Heartland Motorsports Park, a multi-use facility in Topeka, Kansas that first saw use in 1989, would be closing at the end of the year. The track was recently reported sold on July 24th; what’s the next chapter?

2024 has been epic for Sick the Magazine - we’ve done two great events - Sick Week and Sick Summer - and done three vehicle giveaways. But we’re not even close to done for the year, and here’s our next vehicle giveaway: this 1962 Chevy II Gasser!

So an epic vehicles - the Sick the Mag Ute - has been claimed; what’s next? We have an announcement coming on Monday, July 29th on our next big giveaway!