Making Memories in a 1957 Chevy Gasser
EJ Naegali tells the story of how a 1957 Chevy Gasser bracket car got turned into a drag-and-drive memory maker.
Squeezing a Modern Gen 3 Hemi into a Classic Plymouth Valiant Signet 200
After some time away from racing, and his kids all grown up, Chuck Sorensen got the itch once again. “In 2014 I told my wife I had to build something as I missed the interaction and the fun with drag racing. So, I jumped on the internet looking for the lightest vehicle Mopar made, and I searched for a 1964 Plymouth Valiant Signet.”
Death Week Tracks Announced, Pre-Entry Now Open
Death Week is coming to the southwest of America on October 20-29, 2023, traversing some of the most beautiful and extreme landscapes in the country.
A Dodge Avenger with a Difference (a 400 Cubic Inch Difference)!
“Marty Pixler said it needed to be a bucket list item for me. He's competed in a few Hot Rod Drag Weeks, and said the atmosphere is like no other racing event. I've bracket raced for 20 years and it's all true, it's hard to describe how impactful it is, but it's like a Power Tour but with a bigger purpose, drive and sense of accomplishment.”
This Stripped Out Tesla Plaid Is Running Eight-Second Quarter-Mile Times
The question that has been posed by plenty of people: can the Tesla Plaid be modified to go quicker and faster than stock? The popular YouTube channel BoostedBoiz decided to employ a classic technique: lighten up the car!
This Seven-Second ’67 ProCharged Chevelle From Canada Is Making Waves in Drag-and-Drive Competition
“After completing several drag-and-drives, I’ve learned the keys for longevity on these events starts with a well-planned car…. Plus, one thing that is sometimes overlooked is enough focus and rest to be able to think through any issues that will arise.”
All the Sights of Roadkill Nights
Two days of pure sensory nirvana are in the books, with last week’s Summit Sick Powerfest Presented by M1 Concourse and MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge completed in Pontiac, Michigan.
Drag-And-Drive Competitors Make a Splash Street Racing at MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights – Borggren, Kline and Rundle Claim Class Wins
The legendary Woodward Avenue in Pontiac, Michigan has a history of hopped-up rides using various spots on the road for testing and “fun runs” in the original muscle car era. MotorTrend and Dodge have been writing some new chapters to the Woodward Avenue storybook, as Roadkill Nights has put on a massive show the last seven years.
The Perfect Storm – Summit Sick Powerfest Takes Over M1 Concourse
Following a successful Sick Skids at M1 Concourse in 2022, Tom Bailey and crew joined forces with the M1 Concourse staff to create Summit Sick Powerfest Presented by M1 Concourse, held Friday, August 11th, 2023.
Summit Sick Powerfest Presented by M1 Concourse – Drifting, Burnout Competition, RC Drag Racing, Nitro Cacklefest, Kids Powerwheels – Happens Today at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan
What started as a private party to raise money for the Epilepsy Foundation of Michigan, has now become an overload for the senses - Summit Sick Powerfest Presented by M1 Concourse - and it happens TODAY, August 11th, 2023!
This Aussie Ute is Back and Ready to Haul in a Win at Sick Powerfest
Armed with a desire to jump into the world of drifting, Aaron Speegle’s first car would be the half car – half truck Holden Ute that was never available for sale in the US.
Wheelies and A Destroyed Oil Pan Result from First Test of Sick Bastards Racing Mopar – Can the Crew Repair It in Time for the MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge event?
The Belvedere came to life with the Redeye Hemi less than a week to go before Roadkill Nights, but enough time to get it to a chassis dyno, as well as a test session at Milan Dragway Wednesday afternoon.
Want a Ready-to-Race Gasser? Sick The Magazine's Got You Covered
Tom Bailey and the team at Sick The Magazine have stepped up their giveaways big time with the announcement of the chance to win a race-ready 1957 Chevy Gasser.
From Video Games to Real Life, A Nissan 240 That Helped Define an Automotive Dream
“Through my friends being in the drifting scene, they helped me get a clear picture and select the right parts to make the car right for drifting.”
Small in Size but Packing a Powerful Punch, RC Drag Racing National Event Will Be a Part of Sick Powerfest
The RC Drag Racing series will host a national event at this year’s Summit Sick Powerfest Presented by M1 Concourse, and a big part of making it happen is competitor and long-time RC car enthusiast Frank Ulbrik.
If One Ford F100 Burnout Truck is Good, Two at Sick Powerfest Has to Be Better?
Adam and Jason Kelley are brothers and partners on the Boosted Ride team, and after Adam’s initial success with the first pick-up, a 1967 Ford F100 nicknamed ‘Death Trap,’ Jason wanted a ride of his own.
What is the PRO Superstar Shootout Nitro Race at Bradenton Motorsports Park Everyone is Talking About?
A big nitro race is coming to Florida, with the announcement of the PRO Superstar Shootout bringing leading nitro teams together for an independent event.
A BMW that Made the Trek from Australia to Michigan to Satisfy an Owner’s Drifting Dream Will Attend Sick Powerfest
For Brendon Greaves, pushing cars to their limits almost landed him behind bars. After several warnings, Brendon decided to keep the showing off on a closed track, venturing to a burnout competition. He had never heard of drifting, which was also taking place at that event. But just a few hours later, his automotive goals would take a big turn.
From Drag-and-Drive Finisher to Burnout Competitor, This ’69 Dart is Ready for Sick Powerfest
There’s a moment when you know about a certain car you have to have. Whether it’s something a friend or family member has, or maybe something from childhood you saw that stuck with you, we have dream rides we hope to obtain one day.
Brotherly Love Leads to a Burnout-Based 1987 Chevy Camaro That Will Battle at Sick Powerfest
It’s not uncommon for a sibling to follow in another’s footsteps in regards to a hobby, a sport, or even a pattern of behavior. In the case of Jason Kelley, it was the trifecta, as Jason decided to follow brother Adam into the arena of burnout competition.