When we saw Tyler Garlock at the first edition of the TBM Brakes Sick Summer event in 2023, his 1998 Ford Mustang grabbed our attention for the constant 8-second runs witnessed during the week in the Stick Shift class.

Fast forward a couple years, and Tyler has completed a new ride for local racing, as well as a return to drag and drive in 2026, and just like the Mustang, this clean Fairmont packs a few surprises.

It was about two years ago when word came from Mopar that production of the popular Challenger and Charger models would cease after the 2023 model year, but also the well known Gen 3 HEMI platform engines. 2024 would usher in a smaller engine focus, as well as electric car discussions. But now, the rumor mill is swirling hard about the V-8 HEMI coming back to production as early as June 2025.

The engines are rumored to be using the Gen 3 architecture, and could have some minor tweaks and/or improvements as production ramps up. The base 5.7-liter, 6.4-liter Apache and supercharged 6.2-liter Hellcat are all rumored to be making a possible comeback.

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!

Wanting to get some more time on Dentley to find some better performance from the twin-turbo 426 cubic inch Gen 3 HEMI-powered ride, the event organizer told Clay Millican to bring the truck out.