Terrific at Tri-State – Goldstone, Diehl and Nelson Among Class Leaders, and the Sick Street Race – Street Race 275 Classes Too Close to Call After Day 4 of Sick Summer Presented By Motion Raceworks
After Mother Nature once again showed she was in control of outdoor activities, Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks rolled into Tri State Raceway for Day Four.
We were greeted with sunny skies and a full day of racing activities, but for some competitors, it was a struggle. For some competitors, it took until their last opportunity of the day to get the run they needed for a shot at the coveted Sick The Mag orange helmet.
Rained On Our Parade – Mother Nature Spoils the Fun at Cordova Dragway on Day 3, So We Hit the Road for Dry Ground and Day 4 Prep at Tri-State Raceway for Sick Summer Presented By Motion Raceworks
After dodging what looked to be a tricky afternoon forecast on Day Two to complete a full day of racing at Great Lakes Dragaway, over 300 competitors jumped on the road for a trio of checkpoints and crossing three states to Cordova Dragway for Day Three of Sick Summer.
But Wednesday would bring a shortened track day, some carnage, and some surprises on competitors that would bow out earlier than expected.
Bryant Goldstone Remains Overall Leader, Alex Taylor Bounces Back, The Diehls Continue Their 6-Second Path, and a Packed House Highlights Great Lakes Dragaway on Day 2 of Sick Summer
Day Two of Sick Summer Presented By Motion Raceworks would prove to be just as hot as the first, in both temperature in the air and action on the race track.
The crowds have always been massive at Great Lakes Dragaway, and the drag and drive faithful would once again flock to Wisconsin for all the action on track, along the drive, and at the checkpoints.
David Diehl Clocks First Six-Second Pass In Super Street, Bryant Goldstone, Nick Cryer and Brian Acton Tame the Heat for Class Leader Spots On Day One of Sick Summer Presented By Motion Raceworks
Following a busy day of tech and testing, 342 rides returned to the staging lanes for Day One activities at Sick Summer Presented By Motion Raceworks.
The crowd was once again massive for a summer Monday, and they were treated to some stellar runs and close competition, as the classes got assembled on standings for the first time this week.
David Diehl, Josh Davis and Steve Morris Lead Testing on Day Zero at Sick Summer Presented By Motion Raceworks at Byron Dragway in Illinois
With lanes full of street and strip ready rides, Byron Dragway got Day Zero underway early on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15th for the third annual Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks.
Tech inspection was followed by a test and tune in the afternoon, and the crowds came to see how well cars and drivers were sorted for the week of driving and racing through Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa over the next five days.
Bryant Goldstone, Steve Morris, David Diehl, Nick Cryer, Josh Davis, and the return of the ‘Cheap Car Challenge’ were among the big talking points of the day.
The Heat Is On - Sick Summer Presented by Motion Raceworks Starts Summer Off at Byron Dragway in Illinois June 15th, 2025 and We’ve Got All the Details You Need to Know!
Heralded as the ‘official’ start to summer by many in the drag and drive community, Sick Summer Presented By Motion Raceworks will celebrate our third year in the Midwest starting tomorrow, June 15th, 2025 at Byron Dragway in Byron, Illinois.
One of two tracks we will visit in Illinois, Byron Dragway will be hosting Sick Summer for a total of three days, with a lot on tap for activities, including Mr. Sam’s 80th birthday party and the Delta PAG pizza party on Sunday, June 15th, as well as our awards ceremony on Friday, June 20th!