Jack is Back – Jack Beckman Gets John Force Racing a Victory in Funny Car - Moves John Force to Second in Season Points
From tragic tales can come truly amazing moments. It was June 23rd when John Force suffered a horrific crash during a round one victory at the NHRA event at Virginia Motorsports Park.
Just over three months later, Force’s Cornwell Tools Camaro funny car claimed an emotional victory at the NHRA national event at World Wide Technology Raceway.
After a Pair of Drag-and-Drives in 2024, This 2nd-Gen Camaro Steps Up To a Big Block Engine For Quick Times and a Chance at a Title at Edelbrock Sick 66
With a history of running competitive heads-up radial racing, Lamar Swindoll Jr. is used to the pressure that can come with producing repeatable performance and getting to the finish line on time. After producing mid 8-second elapsed times on both Sick Week and Sick Summer, Lamar decided it was time to turn up the wick for next month’s Edelbrock Sick 66.
Sick Week 2025 Presented By Gear Vendors Overdrive Sells Out - Here’s How to Join the Sick Ward!
Sick Week 2025 Presented By Gear Vendors Overdrive is set to be one of the greatest drag-and-drive events of all times, with predictions of up to 30 six-second capable cars joining the party!
With race entries sold out in just minutes (waitlist here), the best way to watch all the action as a spectator is in the Summit Racing Equipment Sick Ward Presented By PEAK Performance, which is now open for entry.
Sick Death Week Champion is Coming for Edelbrock Sick 66 Title With More Power – Can Jason Rousseau Win Another One-Off Sick the Mag Event?
We’re just two weeks away from the first time that a drag-and-drive event will take on Route 66.
With six tracks, more than 30 checkpoints, and over 1300 miles, some think this ‘one-time-only’ event could test the limits of how far a radial street car can be pushed.
Jason Rousseau, last year’s Death Week champion, says he’s ready for the challenge, and he’s bringing more power in his small tire Malibu.
Edelbrock Sick 66 Track Shirts Designs Are Finalized – Get Yours in a Bundle in Advance / at Each Track During Sick 66 - 1st Reveal: Ozark Raceway Park!
One of the unique features Tom Bailey brings to every Sick drag-and-drive event is the unique track shirts for each day, and we’re doing it for the upcoming Edelbrock Sick 66 event!
Want to Join Us for the Upcoming Edelbrock Sick 66 Event? The Sick BBQ / Ice Cream Truck Needs a Co-Pilot to Navigate Route 66 in October!
The unique Sick BBQ / Ice Cream truck has had two teams of people navigate the Sick Week and Sick Summer events this year, and we're offering the chance to jump onboard again!
With the upcoming Edelbrock Sick 66 event just a couple weeks away, the passenger seat of the Sick BBQ / Ice Cream truck is open for someone to join us for Sick 66!
The Steinke Family Preps The ‘Honk If Parts Fall Off’ 4-Door Chevelle for the “Epic Road Trip” - Edelbrock Sick 66
For Rick and Jacki Steinke, they’ve been around the drag-and-drive scene for quite a while, and although both have done well behind the wheel, Rick’s 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle 4-door is the more well-known ride.
The Chevelle has been absent from the drag-and-drive scene in 2024, but the classic Chevy known as ‘Honk If Parts Fall Off’ will be hunting for a top spot on the upcoming Edelbrock Sick 66 event next month.
Defining Moment: Goldstone’s No-Quit Drag Week Highlights 20th Running of Hot Rod Drag Week
Bryant Goldstone has been a player in the drag-and-drive game for over a decade. 2024 was playing out like a dream for Goldstone leading up to Hot Rod Drag Week, with a trio of major event victories.
Could he keep the 6-second 200+ mph laps coming at Drag Week and earn another title, or would a nightmare Did Not Finish await him at the twentieth running of Hot Rod Drag Week?
Woodburn Dragstrip Hosts Day Four of Redwood Rally – Can the Class Leaders Hang On?
With the midpoint of the event in the rear view mirror, Redwood Rally continued north in a combination of coastal miles, as well as making tracks east within the state of Oregon.
Day four would bring the competitors a total of 211 miles to its northernmost point of the week, Woodburn Dragstrip, to see what classes would have leader shake-ups, and which would solidify their class title chances.
Raceweek Wrap – Rocky Mountain Race Week 2.0 Crowns Champions in Texas
Spanning two states, four tracks and just over 1100 miles on the road, the fifth edition of Rocky Mountain Race Week 2.0 (Raceweek) came to a close back where it started, Pine Valley Raceway in Lufkin, Texas.
The event brings some unique twists for the final day of competition, as well as four classes of heads-up and bracket racing action, and that awaited the souls that made it back to the start of their week-long journey.
‘Go North’ – Redwood Rally Departs Lone California Track Visit with Oregon and Coos Bay Speedway for Day Three Racing
After getting its start in Medford, Oregon, the second annual Redwood Rally made its way west to the coast of California and Samoa Dragstrip for day two of the event.
For day three, competitors would hit the road north, and follow the Pacific coastline 215 miles back into Oregon and Coos Bay Speedway.
Who could hang on to class leads?
Rocky Mountain Race Week 2.0 Competitors Get Their Final Chance at a Class Title in Louisiana on Day Five of Raceweek
After three race track dates, the competitors at Rocky Mountain Race Week 2.0 stayed in Louisiana for a second day of racing action.
After making the trek from State Capitol Raceway in Port Allen to Monroe and Twin City Motorsports Park, participants would get their final chance to stake their claim for a class title. Then, it was merely surviving the trip back to Texas, to check the final box to determine class champions.
Goldstone’s Gladiator Effort Keeps Drag Week Lead
Bryant Goldstone is the leader of Hot Rod Drag Week going into the final day at National Trail Raceway in Ohio following a herculean effort to stay in the event.
It’s Musical Chairs at Redwood Rally, as Day One Leaders Fight to Keep The Top Spot in Class
After a successful first day at Medford Dragstrip in Medford, Oregon, the second annual Redwood Rally made its way west and a little south to Samoa, California and Samoa Dragstrip.
After 200 miles of street driving and changing states, who could hold on to class leads on the second day of racing?
Most Class Leaders Stand Their Ground as Rocky Mountain Race Week 2.0 Enters Louisiana for Day Three of Racing Action
After a pair of track dates in Texas to start Rocky Mountain Race Week 2.0 (Race Week), competitors got a full day of driving action to roll into Louisiana for racing at State Capitol Raceway in Port Allen on Wednesday morning / afternoon.
The majority of the incoming class leaders held their top spots, but a few notable names are out of competition, or lost their class leads.
Survival Becomes Paramount as Goldstone Takes the Lead of Drag Week, Dunphy Out
Hot Rod Drag Week’s third day proved one of drama as attrition took hold across many classes and the overall lead changed hands.
The Second Annual Redwood Rally Kicks Off on the West Coast – Defending Class Champs Shayne Propst and Donavan Linwood Among the Leaders
Covering hundreds of miles of Pacific Northwest area, Redwood Rally will start and end their 2024 campaign at Medford Dragstrip in Medford, Oregon.
Day two would move the tour to Samoa Dragstrip in Samoa, California, then day three goes back to Oregon and Coos Bay Speedway in Coos Bay.
Day four will keep the competitors in Oregon to visit a new track to the event, Woodburn Dragway in Woodburn, Oregon, then the tour returns back to Medford Dragstrip for day five action, followed by additional racing action on September 22nd, including a small tire shootout.
Dunphy Late But Great at Hot Rod Drag Week Day Two
Ned Dunphy’s Dodge Viper remains in the lead of Hot Rod Drag Week following a consistent 6.203/246mph blast at Indianapolis Raceway Park.
Hurley Closes Gap on Schexnayder in Unlimited, Kuhn, Willingham and Guido Hang onto Class Leads on Day 2 of Rocky Mountain Race Week
The fifth anniversary of Rocky Mountain Race Week 2.0 (Race Week) got underway Pine Valley Raceway in Lufkin, Texas for day one with 231 participants. Stop two would be the all-concrete Texas Motorplex.
Could any of the competitors take advantage of all that concrete, and blast to a better time than what they produced on Sunday night?
Dunphy Leads Drag Week, Ultimate Iron a Six-Second Battle Royale
The opening day of Hot Rod Drag Week 2024 at National Trails Raceway in Ohio saw six-second runs aplenty on a day that saw plenty of delays but ultimately delivered impressive numbers.