Supercharging Sick the Magazine’s Drag-and-Drive Events is the Latest Chapter to Vortech Engineering’s Powerful Three-Plus Decades of History
When mentioning power adders, there are a ton of choices in today’s market. But when it comes to superchargers, one made quite the impression with turn-key systems for Ford engines back in the 1990s, and that was Vortech Engineering. Since that start of the business, they’ve added more power to a lot of rides, and now it’s becoming just as common to see Vortech units on 7-second and 8-second rides as the thousands of fun street cars and daily drivers on the road today.
After being in business for about a decade, Vortech purchased the owner’s former employer’s business, Paxton Superchargers, and added it to the Vortech portfolio. Today, Vortech’s expanded offerings with Paxton onboard means well over 100 different kits are available.
Is There Room at the Top For More Than One Power Adder – Breaking Down the Edelbrock Sick 66 Top Ten
Unless rules dictate otherwise, it’s becoming more common to see turbochargers at the top of the drag-and-drive playing field. Now, granted there are plenty of supercharged and nitrous-assisted hot rods as well, and even a few quick naturally-aspirated combinations. It wasn’t much of a surprise to see a majority of the top ten spots on the recent Edelbrock Sick 66 going to turbo entries, but looking a little closer reveal some parity.
This Malibu Went from a Race Car back to a Street-Friendly Ride – Leading Its Owner to Participate In (and Create) a Drag-and-Drive Event
With a solid resume in bracket racing in multiple cars, Lane Cavar had become a common name in the winners’ circle on the west coast. But he still felt like something was missing, especially with his high school car, a 1979 Chevrolet Malibu.
“I have always attempted to keep my car as multipurpose as possible, but was getting to the point of being a sole race car,” said Lane. “Being this is the car I drove to high school, I wanted to revert the car back to street car form.”
An Australian ’69 Supercharged Camaro Looks to Capture Another Top Three Finish from Sick Powerfest and the Sick World Burnout Championship
This ‘69 Chevrolet Camaro might be rare with its Australian heritage and right-hand-drive layout. But that doesn’t mean it won’t lay down a solid burnout!
You Could Win This ’62 Chevy II Gasser + $5000 Cash!
2024 has been epic for Sick the Magazine - we’ve done two great events - Sick Week and Sick Summer - and done three vehicle giveaways. But we’re not even close to done for the year, and here’s our next vehicle giveaway: this 1962 Chevy II Gasser!
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!
Chevrolet COPO Camaro-Inspired Drag Commodore Shows a Future That Could Have Been
It’s been said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Australia’s Darren Parker could not have flattered Chevrolet any more with the passion behind his COPO-inspired Holden Commodore.
From No Prep to Drag-and-Drive, This ’69 Chevelle is Ready to Make an Impression
I’m ready to be spending more time enjoying the car; the challenge of a drag-and-drive, and hanging out with like minded folks.
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!”
Ryan Mitchell Suffers Crash During Dig or Die No Prep Event at Rockingham Dragway in North Carolina
Ryan Mitchell is normally in the mix with this Firebird, and although it’s picked up its share of wins with a twin-turbocharged big block set-up, Ryan recently made the change to a ProCharger F-3 supercharger.