NHRA - National Hot Rod Association

 Among the most interesting events are the drag-and-drive exhibition runs, where a diverse group of drivers will showcase their finely tuned machines. These drag-and-drive event cars are unique in that they are built to be driven to the track, not trailered. They blur the lines between street and strip, representing a new era of drag racing where street hot rod parts and race parts blend seamlessly.

Let's meet the competitors and their cars.

Brady Davis

• Age: 37
• Hometown: Chehalis, Washington
• Vehicle: 2000 Chevy Silverado
• Engine: 427-cid LSX, 1,500 hp
• Experience: Brady is no stranger to long-haul drag racing, having participated in Rocky Mountain Race Week 1.0 for the past four years and the California Redwood Rally last year.

Nathaniel Curran

• Age: 36
• Hometown: Centralia, WA
• Vehicle: 1980 Ford Fairmont
• Engine: 325-cid, 500 hp
• Experience: With four years of Rocky Mountain Race Week and one year at the Redwood Rally, Nathaniel has clocked over 20,000 street miles in his Fairmont.

Jared McMorrow, Tanner Vavold, Austin Hoover

• Age: Jared - 26, Tanner - 31, Austin - 38
• Hometown: Caldwell, ID
• Vehicle: 2001 Ford Mustang
• Engine: 4.6L, 1100 HP, Stick Shift
• Experience: This is the team’s first Drag and Drive event, ready to make their mark with a powerful Mustang.

Myles Kerr

• Age: 36
• Hometown: Camas, WA
• Vehicle: 1994 Acura Integra GSR
• Engine: 1.9L/118 cu 4 Cylinder, 1500whp/1000ftlbs
• Experience: Myles is quickly gaining experience in the drag racing scene, bringing a fierce competitor to the track.

Richard Lee Kinnison

• Age: 37
• Hometown: Parkton, NC
• Vehicle: 1975 Dodge Dart Swinger
• Engine: 408" Chevy LS, 1000+whp
• Experience: A newcomer to the sport, Richard completed his first event at the Olympic Drag and Drive in June 2024.

Donavan Linwood

• Age: 37
• Hometown: Centralia, WA
• Vehicle: 1989 Ford Mustang
• Engine: 427 CI, 1500 HP
• Experience: Donavan is a seasoned participant with several Rocky Mountain Race Weeks, the Redwood Rally, and an NHRA Nationals Drag and Drive exhibition under his belt.

Lane Cavar

• Age: 25
• Hometown: Puyallup, WA
• Vehicle: 1979 Chevy Malibu
• Engine: Stock 6.2 LS D1X Procharger, 1000 HP
• Experience: Lane is the promoter of the 2024 Olympic Drag N Drive, bringing both organizational and driving expertise to the event.

Lucas English

• Age: 45
• Hometown: Camas, WA
• Vehicle: 2017 Audi R8 V10 Plus
• Engine: 5.2L V10, 1400whp/950ftlbs
• Experience: Lucas enjoys high-performance road trips and is looking forward to gaining more drag racing experience.

Nick Kern

• Age: 34
• Hometown: Littleton, CO
• Vehicle: 2003 Ford Mustang GT
• Engine: Chevrolet 5.3L, 1000 HP
• Experience: With three years of Rocky Mountain Race Week experience, Nick is a seasoned Drag and Drive racer.

Joey Sabuco

• Age: 42
• Hometown: Hermiston, OR
• Vehicle: 1995 Nissan 240sx
• Engine: 2jz 3.0, 900 HP
• Experience: Joey is entering his third Drag and Drive event, ready to push his Nissan to the limits.

This year's NHRA Northwest Nationals will feature a unique blend of veteran racers and newcomers, all eager to prove their mettle on the quarter-mile strip. With horsepower aplenty and a spirit of fierce competition, fans can expect an unforgettable weekend of drag racing action. Be sure to catch all the excitement from July 19-21 at Pacific Raceways.