Testing, Thrashing, Last Minute Heroics – It’s Time for Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks!
Some are tested and ready days, or even weeks in advance for this week’s Sick Summer event, while others are still busting their knuckles to make the 1 p.m. deadline to arrive in tech line to be able to compete. From last-minute turn signal wiring, to pulling out a transmission with the final hours ticking away, this is what we’ve seen on last minute work to get into competition.
Dynamic Duo of Unique Rides Gives Jason Acton Opportunities For Wheelstands and 10-Second Time Slips
“The people are awesome, and end up becoming like family. There's room for all kinds of vehicles, and there's no better test of man and machine.”
A Rocky Mountain Race Week Regular, This American Rambler Gets a Big Boost for This Year’s Event
“Drag-and-drives combines the best of both worlds. It also is a very like family-oriented event; everyone helps one another even though they may be competing against another it gives it a ‘small track’ kind of feel to it.”
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.”
It’s Great Straight From the Crate – Reviewing Engine Choices Directly from Ford, Chevrolet and Mopar
Although there are hundreds of reputable engine builders, unless you are aiming for a restricted racing class or have specific needs, crate engines are a great choice for a street or strip build.
Spring Testing Heats Up – Nick Cole-Mann Resets LS Stick-Shift Record, George Benson Inches Caddy Record Closer to the 6-Second Range, and Jeremy Howell Stick Shifts His Way to 203 MPH!
Recently, a pair of stick shift performances, one by a drag-and-drive competitor, as well as a Cadillac nearing the 6-second zone, got our attention from a test session in Michigan.
For the Adventure – Michael Heston Tackles Sick Week 2024 with a Pair of Ford Gassers
“In the meantime, my dad had so much fun at Drag Week in 2019, that we started building a gasser for him afterwards. “
How Sick Week Turned This ’29 Model A From a Car Show Regular Into a Drag-and-Drive Competitor
“The 2022 Sick Week was my first time down the track in my whole life. It hooked me, and now I look forward to it every year!”