Former UFC Champion and MMA Star Randy Couture Airlifted to Burn Center After Serious Injuries Sustained in Racing Crash
Former 6-time UFC and MMA fighter and commentator Randy Couture was involved in a testing crash at Flying H Drag Strip in Missouri Tuesday, July 8th.
Reports are that Couture was airlifted to a burn center in Kansas City with injuries.
According to TMZ and ESPN sources, Couture suffered first and second-degree burns, smoke inhalation, and trauma injuries in the crash.
Couture, a motorcycle enthusiast and former US Army Sergeant, was announced as part of the SCAG Racing expansion with the NHRA (National Hot Rod Association) to race the popular Pro Mod class.
From Wheelstanding Milk Truck to Wild 7-Second Passes, Nick Cryer Nearly Claims Unlimited Class Victory in ’33 Ford Debut at Sick Summer!
The Cryer family’s unique 1963 Divco Milk Truck has become a cool staple at several events, including Sick Week Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive, and Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks.
Nick Cryer has wheeled the Divco plenty of times, including Sick Summer in 2024. But one year later, Nick traded the Divco for a different ride for his Sick Summer appearance, and nearly grabbed a Sick The Mag orange helmet in the car’s debut.
We first broke news on this 1933 Ford build a few years ago (reported as a ’34 model, but Nick discovered since that time it is a ’33). JT Race Cars handled the initial construction, and after a little bit of motivation from a friendly wager with fellow Sick Summer competitor Mike Turner, Nick and John Tehaar got the ’33 Ford finished up this year in time to test before Sick Summer.
The Gold Standard – On the Heels of Bryant Goldstone’s Third Sick Summer Overall Win, He Details the AMC’s Future and Timeline of New Corvette
Bryant Goldstone has accomplished a lot in his racing career, and put together an impressive resume in the drag and drive segment of it as well.
After nearly fifteen years of proving the streetability and on-track performance of both his 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle, and his familiar 1973 AMC Javelin, Goldstone continues to rack up victories.
This includes his back-to-back Rocky Mountain Race Week MEGAWEEK and Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks event wins in June of 2025.
Now, his attention turns to his Unlimited class '53 Corvette and prepping for Hot Rod Drag Week. Goldstone recently filled us in on his remaining 2025 plans, including the storied AMC's future.
Trucker’s Tale of Victory – Robert Hill Uses Third Sick Summer Appearance and New Truck to Score Dial-Your-Own Class Win!
The great thing about a drag and drive event is the variety of rides an event can attract. Although the common rides from the GM, Ford and Mopar brands are normally present, we see a wider variety of rides at Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks, including a Ford F-350 dually pick up in 2023 of Robert Hill.
Two years later, Hill returned to Sick Summer a married man, with a different pick up, and left the 2025 event with a coveted Sick The Mag orange helmet!
Two of the Quickest Naturally-Aspirated Drag and Drive Cars Are Up for Sale, Including the Current Record Holder!
After dominating the Naturally Aspirated classes at the 2023 edition of Sick Summer Presented by TBM Brakes, and then this year’s Sick Week Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive, it was a bit of a shock to see 'Fast Eddie' Ensor's 1985 Mustang up for sale today.
The classified ad on Facebook lists a pair of Ensor’s Ford Mustangs, and Ensor will sell one of them, and the current drag and drive Naturally Aspirated class record holder is on the list.
Victor Alvarez Announces Next Round of Upgrades at Bradenton Motorsports Park with New Entrance-Exit Road as the Highlight!
Since its opening in 1971, Bradenton Motorsports Park has hosted a lot of solid racing, including ground breaking events, world records and even teamed up with their next-door neighbor, the Freedom Factory.
Recently, co-owner of Bradenton Motorsports Park Victor Alvarez announced some updates that will affect both tracks, and we talked with general manger Josh Dauta to expand on them.
These upgrades don’t come as a surprise to some, as both tracks have seen some major changes in the last five years. “You have two owners that are motivated to bring motorsports at these tracks to the next level,” said Josh. “We always have ideas in the pipeline.”
The Hard (Top) Facts - Devin Vanderhoof to Convert Mustang Convertible into a Coupe, And Sells Engine - What’s Next for This 6-Second Mustang?
Devin Vanderhoof is not one that’s content with running with the pack, or just ahead of it. Just when you think Devin has the ’93 Mustang convertible known as ‘Big Ern’ on rails, he makes big changes.
After winning several events, including a pair of class wins at Sick Week Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive, the Mustang had become a unique ride in the drag and drive community.
But after an early exit at this year’s Sick Summer, Devin is planning some big changes, and this isn’t the first time Devin has made big changes for bigger and better performances.
Drop The Hammer Doubles Up for Its Second Year – Steve Morris, David Diehl, Brian Acton and Justin DeWeerd Among Michigan Winners
Following a successful first year in 2024, the Drop The Hammer event would gain a second showing in the drag and drive world for the 2025 season.
The first event of 2025 would start at Mid Michigan Motorplex, with competitors completing day one at a track that celebrates 70 years of drag racing this year, before hopping on the streets of Michigan to drive from Stanton to Lapeer, Michigan for day two of racing action.
For the final day, participants would return to Stanton, Michigan, completing just over 270 street miles, and the chance to lay claim to a top three finish in the four classes.
Jeremy Ortiz Hopes Win Streak with His Turbocharged LS-Swapped 240 Will Continue at Sick On the Green and Sick Summer
There’s something to be said about striving to do your best, and coming up just a little shy of the top spot. It can make you dig deeper, work harder, and strive for the top spot a little bit more.
Most competitors would likely be happy with a pair of top three finishes at Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks, but Jeremy Ortiz plans to roll in prepared better than ever this year.
Since his first Sick Summer, Ortiz has captured multiple wins at various events and tracks. His most recent victories came in Extreme Radials at Muncie Dragway, then Ortiz followed it up at Street Car Braggin Rights (SCBR), where he scored the SCBR Shootout Wild class accolades.
Now, with his Nissan 240 sporting a single turbo LS swap seemingly on rails, Ortiz turns his focus to this week’s Sick On The Green event at Beech Bend Raceway Park. Then two weeks later, he will return to Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks in hopes of securing a Street Race 275 class victory.
Sick On The Green is This Week at Beech Bend Raceway Park, May 29th-31st, and We’ll have Coverage of All The Action in Sick The Magazine!
“When we started Sick The Magazine, it was to give more coverage for drag and drive events, and the people that support them,” said Tom Bailey of Sick The Mag. “I wanted more pictures, more coverage, and the chance for more people to see their car or their story in print.”
We have 40 pages of coverage from our recent Sick At The Rock event, including results, photos, competitor stories, and more! And we’ll be covering the upcoming Sick On The Green event as well!
Mike Finnegan Will Combine Family Time and Fast Stick Shift Blasts, As He Preps the ‘Blasphemi’ ’55 Chevy for Sick On The Green This Week!
Considering he has experienced waves of success with his ’55 Chevy known as Blasphemi, Mike Finnegan’s thought is keeping his foot on the pedal! So, he’s bringing his supercharged HEMI-powered classic Chevy to this week’s Sick On The Green, and it might be getting double class duty.
Finnegan is looking forward to Sick On The Green for more reason than just the racing. “I have never been to the waterpark (at Beech Bend Raceway Park),” said Finnegan. “And I haven’t rode the coaster in a while, so I’m excited to head back. Plus, I’m bringing the family with me.”
Back in the Summer of ’69 – Steve Rzewnicki Follows in Father’s Footsteps at Sick Summer with a Storied 1969 Dodge Charger
Steve Rzewnicki joined a group of enthusiasts from Streetcar Shenanigans Performance for his first drag and drive event, the Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks.
He not only completed his first event, but did so in a car that carries a family history.
“We had so much fun,” said Rzewnicki. “We had a whole team of cars from Streetcar Shenanigans Performance, and I can't wait to do it again.”
Classic Muscle, Modern Mayhem – Rajveer Ahuja Preps for Quick Runs, and Trailer Burnouts, at Sick On The Green and Motion Raceworks Sick Summer!
Although it wasn’t his first drag and drive, the Sick Death Week event in October of 2023 ratcheted the legacy of Rajveer Ahuja to the next level. Making thousands of road miles to be a part of most events he participates in, Ahuja will return to the states for a double dose of drag and drive action when he hits Sick On The Green, followed two weeks later with Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks.
“Being able to enjoy the car, and the best part (of a drag and drive event) is meeting like-minded crazy people and getting to hang out with them,” Rajveer Ahuja admitted. “It is like a big family reunion. I mostly enjoy catching up and hanging out with new and old friends, besides the mandatory tacos and burnouts. That’s what drag and drive is really all about.”
From Grocery Getter to Tire Shredder - Cameron Johnson Race Cars Big Block Swaps A Chevy Spark for Cleetus McFarland’s Newest Ride!
Noted chassis builder and fellow enthusiast Cameron Johnson was tapped to build a unique hatchback as a birthday surprise for Cleetus McFarland. We spoke with Cameron about how the build originated and some of the finer details.
The Action and Excitement of Sick On The Green is Coming to Beech Bend Raceway Park in Kentucky – 9 Racing Classes – Mike Finnegan, Tom Bailey, Jimmy Dale, and Rajveer Ahuja Among Those Registered!
We’re less than three weeks away from Sick On The Green, May 29th through the 31st, 2025 at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Kentucky.
With the popular Lil Gangsta’s class with two separate days to win thousands of dollars, the Sick Street Car Challenge with over $30K up for grabs, plus seven more classes on the docket, who will take home their share of over $60K in payouts?
In addition to the six classes inspired by the former National Muscle Car Association (NMCA) and National Mustang Racers Association (NMRA) series, we’re adding the popular Lil Gangsta’s 5.30 No-Time class, the Sick Street Car Challenge, and a Stick Shift class Presented by Tremec Transmissions, to the line up in Kentucky!
Sick Week Named Best Motorsports Race in the US for Second Year in a Row
Sick The Magazine is proud to announce that Sick Week has captured the USA Today 10Best “Best Motorsports Race in the United States” title for the 2nd straight year!
“This honor is not mine, or ours at Sick The Mag,” said Tom Bailey, founder of Sick The Magazine. “It’s the entire community that has supported us since day one of Sick The Magazine.
From our first issue to the latest one, the subscribers, the competitors and all the fans made this possible. Whether you come to an event or watch online, wear our merch, tell us how much you enjoy participating in an event. This is why we are so passionate at Sick The Mag – It’s For The Adventure!”
Priority Shift - Tyler Garlock Makes the Move from a Proven Mustang to a Freshly-Built Fairmont – With a Driveline Surprise
When we saw Tyler Garlock at the first edition of the TBM Brakes Sick Summer event in 2023, his 1998 Ford Mustang grabbed our attention for the constant 8-second runs witnessed during the week in the Stick Shift class.
Fast forward a couple years, and Tyler has completed a new ride for local racing, as well as a return to drag and drive in 2026, and just like the Mustang, this clean Fairmont packs a few surprises.
Judge Orders Slone Onondaga Dragway to Close in Michigan – Can the Track Bounce Back to Continue The Latest Chapter in 65 Years of Legacy?
Getting its start in July of 1961, Onondaga Dragway has played host to everything from Top Fuel dragsters, jets cars, and even no-prep and swap meets.
But the track named for the city it’s located in, about 20 miles south of Lansing, Michigan, has also faced closures and some hard times, the most recent blow coming from a court order ordering the track’s closure.
We take a look at the track’s history, as well as the setbacks it has faced, in this story.
Sick On The Green Gets a Double Dose of Lil’ Gangsta’s 5.30 Class – Two Chances to Win (One on Friday, One on Saturday) May 30th-31st, 2025
With the recently completed Sick At The Rock event, the first smaller 2-3 day event format for Sick The Magazine, we found a group of enthusiasts that enjoyed a different format held at Rockingham Dragway.
As we prepare for our second smaller event, Sick On The Green at Beech Bend Raceway Park in Kentucky on May 29th through the 31st, new classes have been added to the roster, and the Lil Gangsta’s 5.30 class will get a second helping with a separate Friday race!