The countdown is on for Sick Week 2025, presented by Gear Vendors Overdrive, where the world’s fastest street-legal cars will battle for glory. From January 27 to February 1, this highly anticipated drag-and-drive event, hosted by Sick The Magazine, promises jaw-dropping speed, relentless competition, and the potential to rewrite history. With the elusive five-second mark in sight, every driver is laser-focused on making their mark.
It’s been six years since Tom Bailey’s unforgettable 5.99-second pass at Hot Rod Drag Week. Since then, fans have been waiting for someone to match or surpass that moment. Sick Week 2025 could be the event to make it happen. The combination of expertly prepped tracks and sea-level weather conditions sets the perfect stage for record-breaking runs.
The lineup for this year is nothing short of extraordinary. Brett LaSala is bringing his fan-favorite Snot Rocket 3.0 Mustang to the competition for the first time. This car, with its steel body and Coyote engine, has already proven its got some serious rip hitting 6.04 seconds in testing. LaSala credits small, calculated improvements for the car’s performance. “In cars this fast, small changes create numbers,” he said. After months of fine-tuning, he believes the Mustang has a five-second run in its future.
Bryant Goldstone, a dominant force in 2024, is also eyeing the five-second milestone. He’s preparing a legendary Pro Mod Corvette, once driven by Melanie Troxel, now equipped with a powerhouse SMX engine. Goldstone knows the challenge ahead. “We’ll need 55-60 pounds of boost to make it happen,” he said. With a meticulous approach and a relentless drive, he’s determined to show up ready.
The competition doesn’t stop there. Sweden’s Stefan Gustafsson will debut his Pro Mod Camaro. Drag-and-drive veteran Jeff Lutz is back with his Mad Max Camaro, and Dave Schroeder is bringing his nitrous-powered beast. Each car is capable of pushing the boundaries. And, of course, Tom Bailey himself will compete in his freshly updated Sick Seconds 2.0 Camaro, which has already run 5.77 seconds in testing. “The conditions are there, the cars are there—there’s no excuses,” Bailey said. “This year, someone will make history.”