Tom Bailey Acquires Drag-and-Drive Proven ’62 Nova Gasser – Will ‘Run The Route’ for Upcoming Edelbrock Sick 66 from Arizona to Michigan on Route 66
“I can’t think of a better way to do a trial run of the route for this fall’s Edelbrock Sick 66 event. We will definitely be having an adventure driving back to Missouri.”
For the Adventure – Russell Gerhardt Takes On Sick Week 2024 With Two Cars
“After years of building, testing and breaking stuff, we were ready for Sick Week 2024!”
The Circuit Drag-And-Drive Event is Completed; Parkison, Kuhn and Long Among the Class Winners
Created by ‘DragDriveRepeat’ host Michael Narx, The Circuit is the sixth drag-and-drive event held in a still early 2024 season that continues to gain momentum for the growing segment of automotive enthusiasts.
Mike Finnegan Announces New Secret Drag-and-Drive Build Nearly 1 Year In The Making
In January this year, Mike Finnegan released a video on his YouTube channel, Finnegan’s Garage, on the build of a LS-based 400 cubic inch engine from ACE Racing Engines for big power numbers and a ‘mystery project car.’
Pueblo Motorsports Park Delays Start of 2024 Season Due to Track Conditions
Pueblo Motorsports Park, which has seen use for multiple big events, including Rocky Mountain Race Week, put out a statement earlier this afternoon regarding the state of the drag racing schedule for 2024.
Scott Miller Converting Father’s 1968 Mustang From Boosted to Naturally Aspirated for Hot Rod Drag Week Return
“It’s funny to think about this car starting at Pump Gas Drags with twin superchargers and an FE big block. Now it’s all-motor time.”
Brett LaSala, Travis Akins and Jon Rogers Lead Winners List from The Reunion at Bradenton Motorsports Park
Featuring 10 classes and north of $35,000 of payouts, The Reunion at Bradenton Motorsports Park (BMP) in Florida took place on April 19th and 20th, with some impressive results!
This LS-Swapped Chevy II Is Aiming for Single Digits Without a Power Adder
“I got hooked on drag-and-drives. It's all about driving your stuff. Cars are meant to be used, not idle.”
The Evolution of (Spit) Fire – Timothy and Kaitlyn Blythe Navigate a ’64 Triumph to the Sevens at Sick Week
“The biggest challenge (with a drag-and-drive) is accepting the reality that you may not do as good as you wanted to, and refraining from making stupid tune up decisions so you can make a clean pass and get on the road.”
John Ens and David Schroeder Visit Bradenton for First Test on C7 Corvette and Prep for Peak Street Car Shootout at NHRA Route 66 National Event
“We were pretty happy with the last pass. Our previous best 330 foot time with the old Corvette was about eigat hundredths quicker, so to be within striking distance of it after just a handful of runs on the new car is encouraging.”
Not Blowing Smoke – Rick Fletes Invades the Eights With a Diesel-Powered Chevelle
“I had the traditional small block engine in a ’72 El Camino. It got old, and we wanted to do something different.”
Like Father, Like Son – Joseph Harris Building A Diesel-Powered Compact Car to Join Dad Jessie on Drag-and-Drive Events
“Drag-and-drive is appealing to me because I believe it’s the ultimate test of man and car; to test the limits of your building and driving capabilities along with others. The community of drag and drives it’s self is a one off for sure.”
For the Adventure – Steve McDermott and An Interesting Rocky Mountain Race Week Roadside Fix
“Twice we had to stop because you could smell the transmission (we thought.....). The transmission temperature needle was buried north of 240, both in the pan and in the cooler line.”
Pfannkuche, Stathas, Sullivan and Wiggins Crowned Winners from the First Central Georgia Battle of the Street Drag-and-Drive Event
A single day drag-and-drive event, all pre-registered rides would meet at the Galleria Mall and take an hour drive to Silver Dollar Motorsports Park in Reynolds, Georgia for competition in four classes.
The Peak Street Car Shootout Returns to NHRA National Event at Route 66 Raceway This May – Bailey, Taylor, Goldstone and Schroeder Among Competitors
“It was such an awesome opportunity to be at the reopening of Route 66 Dragway last year. We are coming back with a group of great racers, and we have our sights set on showing all the fans what our street cars can do.”
All Green Lights and Hard Work Converted This $300 Project Into a Twin-Turbo C10 Pick-Up
“We can’t wait to be hanging with and meeting new people and friends again at our next drag-and-drive. Car and hot rod people, I think there’s no better crowd.”
A Clean Classic Mustang Fastback Packs a Mean 8-Second Punch
“What a blast. Car ran flawlessly till that point. We see some absolutely stunning scenery and amazing tracks. Got to hang with some of the bestest friends you could ask for, and made so many more memories.”
A ’70 Nova Looks For Redemption at Sick Summer After Falling Short of the Finish Line at First Drag-and-Drive One Year Ago
“Sick Summer 2023 was our first and only Drag-and-Drive, and was the best time I've had with the car in the 32 years i have had the car.”
Chris Conway Pilots Cadillac CTS-V to First 6-Second Pass and a New Record
The 2009 Cadillac CTS-V of Chris Conway established the new record mark for an Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) equipped Caddy with a 7.15 pass one week ago, but Conway wanted more.
Following a Solid 2023 Season with a C5 Corvette, Jake Manzke Adds a Rowdy Mustang to his Drag-and-Drive Stable
“The drives are amazing, the people are awesome, every hotel ends up being a car show, and the new tracks are really my favorite part.”