Breakage On Final Day Nearly Stops Mike Chenoweth From Completing His Latest Drag-and-Drive, Sick Summer 2024
"Our goals were an 8-second average, and an 8-second pass every day. I ran in the 8-second range for three of the days, despite having just converted it to pump E-85 fuel prior to the event." Heading back to Byron Dragway for the final day, Mike Chenoweth was looking at a possible top five finish in the Sick Street Race class, but faced several challenges on day five of Sick Summer.
Whether It’s Welding Metal in the Shop, or Her Competition on the Track, Drag Racing Rookie Morgan Evans Has the Spark to Be a Success
Despite growing up in an automotive-influenced environment, and now living less than 30 minutes from the historic Orlando Speed World Dragway, Morgan Evans had never made a pass down a drag strip in her life until she got the call to be part of the Dodge Direction Connection Grudge Race. But thanks to the combined efforts of Morgan and fiance Jason Kastner, she was clutching the winner's trophy at the end of the day.
The Full FX - Chris and Rick VanWerden Building a Tribute Factory-Experimental Dodge to Compete in Drag-and-Drive Gasser Classes
After doing his first drag-and-drive in 2018, Chris VanWerden was asked by father Rick about building an A/FX (Factory Experimental) ride for drag-and-drive gasser use. Just over 5 years later, they can see the finish line on the '65 Dodge build.
Roadkill Nights Hosts a Full Day of Action at M1 Concourse – Borggren and Kline Top the Small Tire and Big Tire Classes, While Evans Claims First-Ever Win in Direction Connection Grudge Race
Pontiac, Michigan has hosted the popular MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge event since 2015, and although a few locations have been used, the 2024 edition of the event brought the racing action to M1 Concourse for the first time in event history.
Sick Powerfest Powered by Dodge and M1 Concourse Celebrates Third Year at M1 Concourse with a Car Show, Dodge Thrill Rides, and Tons of Tire Smoke as World Burnout Championship Winners are Crowned!
M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Michigan played host to the third edition of the Sick Powerfest Powered by Dodge and M1 Concourse, and a jamb-packed Friday would see a ton of cool cars and trucks, racing and drift action around M1 Concourse, and some epic burnout competition to cap off an epic day.
The Newest Muscle Car from Dodge – The Next-Gen Charger – Is Publicly Revealed at Sick Powerfest at M1 Concourse
Early this morning, the Next-Gen Dodge Charger was revealed to the media, and Dodge’s new ride will be able to be seen by the public starting at 1 p.m. today. The fresh redesign of the iconic Dodge nameplate packs some cutting edge styling, as well as all-new drivelines.
Roadkill Nights Taken Off Woodward, Moved to M1 Concourse Straightaway
Roadkill Nights’ drag racing element will be moved from Woodward Ave to the straightaway of M1 Concourse’s road course in a major shift for the unique event.
MotorTrend Presents Roadkill Nights Powered by Dodge Hits Woodward Avenue This Week – What to Expect, and a few of the Favorites Expected to Tame the Streets of Pontiac, Michigan
Combining the best elements of street racing with the accuracy and safety of a closed race track, Roadkill Nights has brought a new meaning to the street racing world. In nine years, thousands of competitors have participated in legal ‘street racing’ in Michigan, and the 2024 edition this Saturday, August 10th, 2024 promises to bring more excitement to the streets!
From The Junkyard to A Tractor Stop, This Chrysler Gets a Second Chance on the Burnout Pad Thanks to Family History and Fan Support
One year ago, at Sick Powerfest Powered by Dodge and M1 Concourse, we saw Chris Mills in a clean, black 1968 Plymouth Road Runner that finished third in the burnout competition. Now, Chris returns to M1 Concourse with a new car and a new plan.
Kelley Brothers Returning to Sick Powerfest to Defend 2023 Burnout Champion Title with a Trio of Supercharged Rides
Last year, we saw Adam and Jason Kelley hit the ground at Sick Powerfest Presented by Dodge and M1 Concourse with a pair of Ford F100 pick-up trucks and a 3rd-generation Camaro. This year, they will bring two new burnout vehicles that we didn’t get to see last year to defend their title!
A Rowdy Twin-Turbo BMW Has Unfinished Business at Sick Powerfest, and Carl Balzer Has ‘Klaus’ Ready for a Shot at the World Burnout Championship
As the number of burnout contests increase, it’s not uncommon to find cars and trucks that are built for the sole purpose of creating clouds of smoke and destroying tires. But there’s a few that see street and drag strip use as well, and a unique one plans to make their return to Sick Powerfest a good one.
Sick Powerfest Powered by Dodge and M1 Concourse – Featuring the $25,000 World Burnout Championship – Returns to Pontiac, Michigan on Friday, August 9th, 2024
The third annual Sick Powerfest Powered by Dodge and M1 Concourse on Friday, August 9th, 2024 in Pontiac, Michigan is PACKED full of cool stuff for one big day: The World Burnout Championship with $25,000 on the line; the Sick Spit Show & Shine car show; a Manufacturer’s Midway, and a new addition for 2024: Dodge Thrill Rides!
NHRA Top Fuel Dragster Pilot Clay Millican Makes His First Passes in a Special Drag-and-Drive Dodge Pick-Up Truck
Nearly 26 years after making his first laps in a Top Fuel dragster, NHRA Top Fuel driver Clay Millican still smiles just as big every time he suits up for a 300-plus mile per hour pass. But recently, Clay suited up for a different kind of drag strip run, and this one brought a lot of emotion with it as well.