Carolina Drag Cruise, the Fifth Drag-And-Drive Event of the 2023 Season, Hits the Track Thursday May 11th
Carolina Drag Cruise incorporates three days of racing with a separate cruise day from Thursday May 11th through Sunday May 14th, touring through North Carolina South Carolina.
Sick Summer Is Less Than 4 Weeks Away: Updated Registration and Sick Ward Information Is Here!
With the first-ever Sick Summer Presented by TBM Brakes less than a month away, Sick Summer competitors and Sick Ward participants are gearing up for a week of drag-and-drive excitement!
Godzilla Fairmont Preparing for Drag-and-Drive Debut at Sick Summer
Although Sick Summer marks the first time the Godzilla Fairmont will participate in a drag-and-drive event, the car has already seen some local racing events to get some shakedown time. “This will be my very first drag-and-drive, and the main goal is to survive the week.”
Catching a Comet in Florida, As a Father and Son Get to Participate In Sick Week
The expansion of drag-and-drive events in recent years has allowed hundreds of new entries to participate. And with Sick Week taking place in Florida and Georgia early in the year, it brings a balanced mix of drag-and-drive veterans and new competitors as well.
Big Changes Slated for This ’67 Chevy II for a 2023 Drag Week Appearance
“Drag-and-drive appeals to me because I don't need to put the car in a trailer and take it to a track to enjoy it. I drive my son to school in it, and my wife Melissa loves to take it out to dinner.”
A Tale of Two Sick Weeks with a Unique Pick-Up Truck
A family friend said he had an old Willys in his backyard that he would sell to me for one thousand dollars. I said yes, then had to Google what a Willys truck actually was.
Changing Things Up After Five Drag-and-Drives in a Dodge Dart
“The driving from track to track and making your junk make it, you build it, you know it, and you build it to go fast on your budget. Also, seeing and supporting tracks, all the small towns, back roads, and America.”
Alex Taylor’s ’55 Chevy Blows Its Doors Off On 212 MPH Blast in Testing
“On that final run, the car went straight, and I was like ‘heck yeah, that’s a good pass.’ And then as I was going through the traps, it was BAM.”
A Drag-And-Drive Veteran Looks to Clean Up at Sick Summer in a Turbocharged Fairmont
“I’m looking for redemption this year. I’m one of the last old school carburetor guys running with a blow though 302-based Ford.”
PEAK Street Car Shootout + Nitro Means Awesome NHRA Event at Chicago!
The Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at Chicago’s Route 66 Raceway will feature America’s quickest real street cars as part of the inaugural PEAK Street Car Shootout.
A Chevrolet Chevelle That Has Some Secrets Behind Its Factory Appearance
This ‘72 Chevelle is more than just a sweet ride to enjoy street and track time in; it’s something for Ron Augustine to enjoy with family. “I raced before marriage and kids. Then I started again with my 3 boys in 2000, and have been ever since.”
Mom Knows Best When It Comes to Drag-And-Drive
Joshua and Kathy Williams did Sick Ward in 2022 in Josh’s stock Dodge Dakota R/T pick-up. “My momma told me after the week ‘Josh your truck is too damn slow! We are taking my Caddy next year so you can see how it is done.’”
This Turbocharged Mustang Changes the Mustang Game
With the sheer number of 1979-1993 Mustang models produced, finding a truly unique build for a Fox-Mustang can be difficult, but Raymond Huppee has pulled off a rare look with this 1982 Mustang.
Registration for Southeast Street-N-Yeet Fall Event Opens Today, New Class Added to the Roster
After the initial success of the first Southeast Street-N-Yeet in the fall of 2022, the drag-and-drive through North and South Carolina has expanded to two events for 2023.
This Storied Chevelle Gets Some Upgrades After Seven Years of Drag-and-Drive Event Proving
“It’s going to be the best built 8.50 car ever.” And after all the events Mark and the Chevelle have completed, he said enjoying them with friends and his wife are what he looks forward to the most.
Drag-And-Drive World Champion Presented by Summit Racing Update: Rules Outlined and Points Awarded
Michael Narx released the guidelines and points structure. “We are looking for the best performing racer within the drag-and-drive community. The drag and drive world champion will be a racer that finishes events, wins classes and sets records.”
After a Successful 2022 Hot Rod Drag Week Debut, How Did This Turbocharged Malibu Fare on Sick Week?
Dean Anderson came home from the hospital in a 1955 Chevrolet, and from that moment, his love of cars was a fixture in his life. “I have loved cars my whole life. I would always attend the World Series of Drag Racing at Cordova growing up, and I started racing as soon as I received my license.”
From Rust Bucket to An Iconic TV Replica, This Charger Jumps Into Drag-And-Drive Action
It has all the right details, and for owner Tom Rightler, it’s a car that he always wanted. “Having a ‘General Lee’ was a bucket list car for me. So, when the chance presented itself to buy a ‘69 Charger, I jumped on it.”
Daring to Be Different With A Station Wagon For Drag-And-Drive Duty
The Buick Roadmaster wagon known as ‘Doris’ was purchased in 2010 to build specifically for drag-and-drive. “I built the car as a 6-speed wagon just to be really different, then I got hooked on drag-and-drive events.”
A Tale of Two Camaros – Trying to Complete Two Sick Weeks With Two Different Cars
David Waksman decided to embark on his first drag-and-drive by jumping in with both feet and joined Sick Week in 2022 to compete with a 1984 Chevrolet Camaro. He completed the week without issue, but had a plan in mind to step up for the 2023 edition of Sick Week.