After Nearly 60 Years in Operation, Sacramento Raceway Park Could Close By Year’s End
The track, which was original built in 1964 on a 198-acre parcel of land, has been under the care of the Smith family since 1971. The National Hot Rod Association sanctioned track runs a variety of events, including specialty races with funny cars and nitro dragsters, as well as bracket races.
Prepping for a Drag-and-Drive Event On a 6-Second Small Tire Mustang
As stated by David Freiburger since the beginning of the drag-and-drive movement: it’s normally not the racing that puts people on the sidelines during a drag-and-drive, it’s the ‘drive’ portion.
Death Week Brings Extreme Adventure to Street Legal Drag Racing, Set To Party at NHRA Nevada Nationals
There are many ways to go drag racing, but Sick The Magazine’s Death Week event might just be the most unusual. Following on from the success of drag-and-drive events such as Sick Week, Hot Rod Drag Week and Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick The Magazine publisher and six-times Drag Week winner Tom Bailey wanted to create a challenge that would reset the boundaries for fast, street legal cars.
This Supercharged Mustang Is a Real Grabber, and It’s Aiming for 9-Second Blasts!
Peer pressure can make us do some crazy things. In the case of Joey Marshall, the peer pressure on him was about going drag racing as his cousin did, and that’s a pressure we can get behind!
Seven-Second Friend-Found Fox is Faster Than Ever
A big block Chevy transplant into a Fox body Mustang ain’t that rare, but friends like those who purchased the car for Duane Ruhl certainly are.
1200HP, LS-Swapped C3 Corvette is American Style On Top, All Race Underneath
Ryan Saiki is thrilled to be starting a new chapter in his dad’s storied Corvette. “I always wanted to do drag-and-drive stuff with the car, ride with the T-tops out. It’s the start of something great for this car!”
Does an AMC-Powered Javelin Bracket Car Stand a Chance at Surviving Sick Week?
A long hidden AMC Javelin bracket car is going to get a chance to hit the road at Sick Week.
Winners Crowned at 8th Annual One Guy’s Garage Drag Weekend
For the eighth time, the annual One Guy’s Garage Drag Weekend took place over the September 22nd to 24th three-day weekend. The drag-and-drive encompasses nearly a 500-mile drive between Bryon Dragway, Cordova International Dragway and Tri-State Raceway, and features five different classes, plus a heads-up shootout and a bracket race on the final day.
Small Tire Drag-And-Drive Rides Take the Stage at NHRA Carolina Nationals
Just one day after the conclusion of Hot Rod Drag Week, the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) is showcasing ten rides from drag-and-drive events, as well as the National Mustang Racers Association (NMRA) 8.60 Street Race class, at the NHRA Carolina Nationals at zMax Dragway in Charlotte, North Carolina.
For the Record – Barriers Are Broken at Final Day of Hot Rod Drag Week
Records are made to be broken, and that’s just what happened at the 19th annual Hot Rod Drag Week. Record setting performances and record-setting class victory counts came together in a week of great action, both on site and online.
Goldstone Closes Gap to Bailey at Chaotic Hot Rod Drag Week Day Four
Hot Rod Drag Week’s fourth day took competitors to Carolina Dragway, better known as the House of Hook, where traction was on tap under cloudy skies.
Chasing Perfection – Striving for a Third-Straight Win at Hot Rod Drag Week, Dustin Trance Could Make History
Drag-and-drive events have been proving naysayers wrong on ‘street car’ performances since Hot Rod Drag Week started in 2005. One of Drag Week’s classes is Street Race Small Block Power-Adder; Dustin Trance and his Mustang may be on the verge of history.
Goldstone Quickest, Concerns for Bailey After Hot Rod Drag Week Day Three
Beautiful Bristol Dragway in Tennessee was the battleground for day three of Hot Rod Drag Week, with 250 of America’s quickest real street cars rolling through into the scenic venue.
The Attrition List – Who Is Sidelined at Hot Rod Drag Week
In the case of drag-and-drive, the Did Not Finish list is a dreaded one. With three days completed, the list has swelled to 35 competitors either watching from the sidelines, or have packed up and returned back to Darlington Dragway to start their journey home.
The First 2024 Mustang to Enter the 10-Second Zone Has Happened – And There’s More to Come!
Justin’s Performance Center (JPC) is no stranger to building some quick cars. In fact, the Maryland-based shop owner Justin Burcham participated in the very first Hot Rod Drag Week, averaging 10.75 in a silver 2005 Ford Mustang.
Bailey Keeps Lead, While Hargett And Sweet Smash Class Records - Hot Rod Drag Week Day Two Report
Rockingham Dragway’s new racing surface delivered best-ever times for a significant number of competitors during day two of Hot Rod Drag Week, before they ventured into the mountains for a challenging drive.
Former Street Outlaws ‘Silver Unit’ Getting Converted for Drag-and-Drive Duty?
This 1985 Chevrolet Camaro has seen plenty of street miles during its time on the popular television show ‘Street Outlaws.’ Now, it is getting a new lease on life for debut on the drag-and-drive side.
Bailey Leads Drag Week After Last Ditch Day One Pass
Tom Bailey holds the number one position at Hot Rod Drag Week 2023 following a tricky day of competition at Darlington Dragway.
Back to Basics with a Volvo Station Wagon That Will Take on Death Week, As Well As the Drag-And-Drive Scene in 2024
“I want a true daily driver. Something that’s quiet, reliable and easy to drive. I want to be able to stick my mom or sister in it and let them go run errands in it, then when it’s time to take it to the track, go run a 4 second pass.”