Super Bowl of Drag & Drives! Jeff Lutz RETURNS! | Sick Week Day 0

Summary

Welcome to Day Zero of Sick Week 2024, the drag and drive event starting in Orlando and spanning over 1,000 miles through various motorsports parks. The pre-event day features technical inspections and test passes for competitors, highlighting a vast array of vehicles from a 540 big block-powered El Camino to a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive Festiva. Highlights include Blaine Stark's transition from crew chief to driver at 16, Jeff Lutz's return after an eight-year hiatus with a 619 at 239mph run, and a variety of vehicles aiming for record speeds. This year's field promises diverse and fast cars, from pickups to pro mods, setting the stage for an exhilarating week of racing.

Takeaways

• 😀 It's Day 0 of sick week 2024, the pre-race day where cars get inspected and some make test passes
• 🚗 There are ~1000 miles of driving planned across multiple tracks ending back in Orlando on Friday
• ⚡️ Many of the cars are very quick, with over half the field capable of 850+ mph speeds
• 🔧 Blaine Stark, formerly a crew chief, is now driving his own Ford Mustang at age 16
• 🏎 Jeff Lutz has come out of retirement and makes some very quick passes in his 57 Chevy after not driving it for 8 years
• 👩‍🎤 Lizzy Musi makes a pass after crashing and rebuilding her car since 2019
• 🛻 Tom Bailey brought a heavily modified Durango SUV with twin turbos and AWD to try to run 7s
• 🚚 There's a diverse field of vehicles including station wagons, Crown Vic pickups, and even a Festiva
• 💨 Richard Dito drove his 3000+ hp Pontiac from Canada down to Florida, over 3400 miles!
• 🏁 They get delayed by an oil down but eventually finish the final pairs of cars to wrap day 0

Q & A

What event is being covered in the video transcript?

The transcript covers Sick Week 2024, which is described as the 'Super Bowl of drag and drive' events.

How many miles is the Sick Week 2024 event?

The Sick Week 2024 event is around 1,000 miles, starting in Orlando and hitting various tracks before ending back in Orlando on Friday.

Who is 'Crew Chief' and what car is he driving?

'Crew Chief' is the nickname for 16-year-old Blaine Stark, who has previously crewed for his dad at drag events. He is now driving his own Ford Mustang with a Coyote engine and turbocharger.

What brings Jeff Lutz back to Sick Week?

Jeff Lutz, well-known in the drag racing community, is brought out of 'Dragon Drive retirement' by Tom to participate in Sick Week 2024 after 8 years.

What car does Jeff Lutz drive?

Jeff Lutz drives a 1957 Chevy that runs the same motors he uses in his other race cars. It had been sitting untouched for 8 years before being prepped for Sick Week 2024.

What vehicle does Tom Bailey bring to the event?

Tom Bailey brings a heavily modified Dodge Durango with a Hellcat/Hemi engine and Whipple supercharger, with the goal of running 7-second quarter miles.

Who has the quickest and fastest pass early on?

The quickest and fastest pass is from the unnamed 'quickest and fastest person in the world', no further details are provided.

What causes a lengthy delay during the event?

A lengthy delay is caused by an oil down (oiled track surface) when a car blows up its rear end, requiring about 45 minutes of cleanup before racing can resume.

What show entertains the crowd during the oil down delay?

During the delay, Tom Bailey projects the current football game onto a big screen for the amused crowd to watch.

What is the final run highlight at the end of day 0?

The final highlight is a pair of awesome-looking jet cars making exhibition passes to close out the opening night of Sick Week 2024.