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.
Completing Their First Drag-and-Drive Inspires a Father-Son to Build a Quicker Ride at Their Second Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks
The father-son team of Steven and A.J. Lloyd recently completed their first drag-and-drive appearance at Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks with the family 1980 Chevy Malibu wagon. Not only are they plotting a second appearance in 2025, but a new ride to do it.
For the Adventure – Doug and Wyatt Nejdl Reflect on Two Years of Father-Son Memories at Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks
This week’s submission comes from Wyatt Nejdl, who joined father Doug for the second time on a drag-and-drive at this year’s Sick Summer with their 1988 Ford Mustang.
Students of the Game – A Father and Son Study at Sick Week to Make Their Station Wagon Survive Sick Summer
There’s lots of ways to be successful, especially if you take time to develop a solid plan. Granted, plenty of competitors can survive a drag-and-drive with last minute thrashes and no testing. But the father-son team of Steven and A.J. Lloyd took a prepared approach for their first drag-and-drive appearance at Sick Summer.
Could Sick Summer Be the Ultimate Father’s Day Gift? These Participants Might Say YES After Completing a Week On the Road and On the Track
Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks finished just two days before Father’s Day. It made us a little more award of the fathers and sons, as well as the fathers and daughters that spent a week making memories, so we’re highlighting some of them today!
After 3 Decades Away From Drag Racing, Sick Summer Pushes a Former Competitor to A S-10 Build to Participate in His First Drag-and-Drive
“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.”
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.”
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.”
Like Father, Like Son – The Valdes Family Tackles Sick Week in a Pair of Mustang Convertibles
“The first Sick Week, we took dad’s car. The second year, we took my 1988 model. This year, we decided to take both models.”
This ’55 Chevy Took a Father and Son on Their First Drag-and-Drive Experience at Sick Week 2023
“I’m not looking to set records; my goals are personal. It’s a father & son trip. My only goal is to finish the week with my son Austin by my side.”