Drag Race Veteran Craig Ridenour Making Last-Minute Changes For His Second Sick Week

From riding as co-pilot in previous drag-and-drive events, to sliding behind the wheel for his first event at the Midwest Drags in 2021, Craig Ridenour is used to changes.

A veteran bracket racer who also has experience in NHRA class racing and the classic Super Chevy Show events, Ridenour made the move to drag-and-drive competition nearly a decade ago.

Picking up a 1968 Chevrolet Nova to employ for drag-and-drive competition, Craig kept his love of big block Chevrolet power without any power adders intact for this new ride. He also kept in street friendly, retaining the factory heater system and a full interior.

Although the Nova weighs in at a hefty 3700 pounds, Ridenour has been collecting 9-second time slips at each event he’s attended.

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Craig looks to improve his performance in 2023, so the Nova he calls “Ripride” is currently getting some updates at Rollins Automotive before the 2023 edition of Sick Week Presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive. “My plan is finish the event and average faster than last year,” said Ridenour of his plans. “I’ve been involved with drag-and-drive events since 2013, so I see other failures and try to avoid those.”

Written by Derek Putnam. Photos courtesy of KWS Images and Craig Ridenour.