If you’ve been at a drag-and-drive, you’ve undoubtedly heard the announcer(s) talking about stick shift cars more than at a typical track day.  You aren’t hearing things, because it’s absolutely true: there are more stick shift rides per capita at a drag-and-drive than other typical drag races you’ve seen. Even if they’re not specifically in a stick shift class, there are more stick cars peppered throughout all the classes at an event. 

After four days of fun with drag-and-drive rides, including some road miles on Thursday, a pair of time runs Friday, and eliminations on Saturday and Sunday, a winner has been crowned in the second annual PEAK Street Car Shootout as part of Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at Chicago’s Route 66 Raceway.

This 1980 Chevrolet Malibu, packing a LS-based 408 and nitrous, represents three generations of the Hollis family, and 2024 will be the first year all three will be present for drag-and-drive competition.

Showcasing eight ride from the drag-and-drive community takes place for the second-year as part of the Gerber Collision and Glass Route 66 NHRA Nationals presented by PEAK Performance at Chicago’s Route 66 Raceway this weekend.

This ‘78 Camaro model might only have 41,000 original miles, but a few drag-and-drive events has spurred the owner to make changes for an upcoming appearance at Edelbrock Sick 66.

After a major heart attack put his bucket list in focus, Kevtn Dunn decided a drag-and-drive was next in line. This 1996 Chevrolet S-10 pick-up would get the job done, in more ways than one.

The new build, a Pro Mod-style build known as ‘Eagle,’ is taking shape at Cameron Johnson Race Cars in Lakeland, Florida. Ironically, Cameron Johnson worked at Pro Fab Performance and built Leroy’s first exo-roll cage several years ago.

It is only natural to gauge any form of competition, no matter what, on its records. How many home runs has a guy hit in a season, or how many touchdown passes have been thrown? In drag racing, it usually reverts back to the absolute quickest elapsed times for a particular class or category.

To take a “trashcan” pick-up to possibly the fastest full-size pick-up in drag-and-drive, this GMC got a complete rewire by HCR innovations, plus a LS engine north of 400 cubic inches sporting a pair of Precision Turbo and Engine turbos. Is it enough?

This 1972 Chevy Nova, sporting a nitrous-fed 355 cubic inch small block and manual transmission, provided the ticket to a father and son duo’s fun week in the Stick Shift class at Sick Week.

The brainchild of promotor Nate Prater, Street Car Braggin Rights hosted ten classes over three days at Carolina Dragway.

I know what you’re thinking: Adam has lost it now. How in the heck can a guy drag-and-drive into financial security? Well kids, it’s true, and if you buckle up, I’m going to show you how!  Warning, this does involve selling some of your stuff and creative accounting. If you’re a hoarder of things with engines and tires, you may not qualify for this process.

This ‘84 Chevrolet C-10 pick-up debuted on Sick Summer last year, and has since earned a class win and an 8.51 at 155 mph time slip. Is it ready for its next driver at this year’s Sick Summer?

In its regular street trim, you wouldn’t think twice about this Cadillac CTS-V. But the twin-turbo stick shift ride has already established a solid first drag-and-drive showing with very quick potential.

This unique Beretta Z26 combines a V-6 engine from a 2005 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, some upgrades engine bits, and a 200-horsepower Direct Port NOS System. But yet still maintains a full interior, stereo, power windows, air conditioning and cruise control.

The naturally aspirated racers of drag-and-drive are at war - who will reign supreme?

Jerry’s 1964 Ford Falcon Sedan delivery is a unique ride to begin with, and he combined old school vibes with a modern boost in power.

“Drag-and-drive put the spark back in drag racing for me. I like challenges, and I can see the challenge and fun in it.”

This 1969 Ford Mustang, carrying the nickname ‘T-Rex’, competes in the Street Race Big Block NA (Naturally Aspirated) category on Hot Rod Drag Week, and the Street Race 275 class at Sick Week.

Clark Rosenstengel’s 2010 Camaro has competed on several drag-and-drive events, winning class and clocking over 200 mph runs. But it’s not the only feathers this twin-turbo ride has in its cap!