2027 Racer Spotlights

Michael DeRonda is bringing “SSCamaroux,” his 2010 Chevy Camaro SS, to the Stick Shift class at SCC 2027. He has competed in multiple drag-and-drive events.

The built LS3 features ported heads, a BTR Stage 2 Turbo cam, a BTR Trinity intake, and a single 80/89 T6 turbo. Holley engine management controls the setup, with E85 supplied through a Fore Innovations fuel system. A TR6060 six-speed manual transmission, McLeod RXT twin-disc clutch, and ZL1 rear end complete the drivetrain.

SSCamaroux was built and tuned by Reed Racing in Denham Springs, LA, and IronRoute Performance in Vacherie, LA.

Brian Fulwood is bringing “Georgia Cracker,” his 1961 Ford Falcon gasser, to the Run What Ya Brung class at SCC 2027. The build pairs a big-block Ford with a four-speed Toploader, ladder bars, and a straight axle.

Shout-outs: Scooter Anthony, Scotty Seals, Chuck and Joe Lawrence, and Jeff Harris.

Jason bought his Lightning in 1998 to tow his boat and have a fun toy. After adding a turbo, he got back into drag racing in 2023. It still does truck duty and still tows the boat to the lake.

Walker Morgan at Morgan Performance Fabrication built the turbo plumbing. A1 Transmission of Georgia supplied the Stage 1 E4OD, while a PxS ECU from Stinger Performance Engineering handles engine and transmission control.

The project is self-funded. As Jason puts it, it may not be the quickest, but it performs as intended.

After co-piloting multiple drag-and-drive events and helping with drag builds, Kayleigh is stepping into the driver’s seat for the first time in her own car.

She’s bringing her 1986 notchback Foxbody to the 2027 Stick Shift class and representing Runit Motorsports alongside Whittle Jon and his LS-swapped 1990 Foxbody.

Corey built “NOT FAS” specifically for drag-and-drive events and drives it as often as he can. The truck completed Sick Week 2026, Speedfest 2026, and several local track events.

He’s heading to SCC with his son, Jude. Corey gives a big thanks to Snakepit Performance for the tuning and dyno time.

AJ is bringing his turbocharged 1972 VW Beetle to SCC 2027 with his wife alongside him as crew.

The family recently tackled Sick Michigan Miles with his father-in-law following along. This time, his father-in-law will be joining the racing at SCC in his own 1971 F-100.

We’re looking forward to seeing this family hit the road with us May 13–16!

Chris is coming back for SCC 2027 after finishing second in DYO last year!

For Chris, racing is a family affair. His grandfather (Pawpaw), grandmother (Mamoo), dad, and sister all help work on the cars, and the family handles most of the work themselves. He grew up turning wrenches with his dad and credits him for his love of cars.

After a great time racing with his dad last year, Chris wanted to make sure they did it again. We’re glad to have him back for May 13–16!

Patrick is bringing his 2017 Audi RS7 to SCC 2027, and the whole family is getting involved.

His son Nicholas is also registered with a 2016 Mustang GT, while Christian and Chloe will ride along. Patrick and Nicholas did Sick Week 2026 together, and this family of motorheads loves drag-and-drive events.

We’re looking forward to having the Greene family with us May 13–16!

Clyde Carlson is bringing his 1969 Chevy Nova to the Run What You Brung class at SCC 2027. The glass-and-steel Nova keeps a full interior, right down to an old-school wood steering wheel.

Clyde’s drag-and-drive experience includes Hot Rod Drag Week, Rocky Mountain Race Week, Sick Week, Street & Yeet, and SCC in both 2025 and 2026.

His description of the Nova says it best: “Not quick enough to be a race car and not nice enough to be a show car.”

Whittle Jon is joining his wife, Kayleigh, for SCC 2027 in the Stick Shift class, representing Runit Motorsports. He’s bringing “Jet Ski,” his high school 1990 Foxbody Mustang.

Jon finished the car just hours before leaving for Sick Smokies and has completed five major drag-and-drive events in it.

A turbo might join the build by race day, so stay tuned!

Alex Hays is bringing “FUELSLT,” his 1971 Dodge Demon, to the True Street class at SCC 2027.

The steel-block 388ci LSX was built by JA Competition Engines with a billet Manley crank, Oliver Speedway rods, Wiseco pistons, PRC 247 heads, and a Wilson manifold and throttle body. An 88/103 turbo from Forced Induction Solutions supplies the boost, with a Shearer Fab intercooler.

An Upstate Pro Trans-built lockup TH400 and Circle D converter feed a Performance Fab 9-inch rear with a Quick Performance third member and 40-spline Strange axles. Keizer aluminum racing wheels, a Holley Dominator ECU, and wiring by HCR Innovations’ Devin Vanderhoof round out the setup.

Bradley Aydell is bringing his 1993 Foxbody coupe to the True Street class at SCC 2027. His setup pairs an LS engine and S480 turbo with a TH400 transmission and 8.8 rear end.

Bradley’s message for this year: “I ain’t coming on slicks this year.”

David Jenkins is bringing his 1964 Chevrolet C10 to the Tailgate class at SCC 2027. The truck runs a turbocharged 4.8L LS with a Turbo 400 transmission.

Once left sitting in the woods, it’s now David’s everyday shop truck with, as he puts it, “some flavvaaaa.”

Todd and Samuel Aaron are bringing their 1984 Ford Mustang to the True Street class at SCC 2027. The car pairs a 4.6L DOHC engine with twin Works 62/62 T3-flange turbos, a Turbo 400 transmission, pump E85, and Holley EFI.

It keeps a full exhaust, stock fuel tank, full interior, and stock suspension fitted with Team Z parts. This will be their third drag-and-drive event, and they’re looking forward to seeing the friends they’ve made along the way.

Sammy Washington is bringing his black 1955 Chevrolet Bel Air to the DYO class at SCC 2027. The car has been in his family for 33 years and spent 30 of those years as a project.

From the engine, transmission, and rear end to the paint and bodywork, everything was done at Sammy’s Speed Shop in Okolona, Mississippi. Sammy thanks Driven Racing Oil, his family for their support, and especially his dad for helping along the journey.

Robert Stovall, known to many as “Mustang Robert,” is bringing his 1967 pro street Mustang Fastback to the RWYB class at SCC 2027.

His good friend Clif Williams at Magic Racing Engines in Jackson, Georgia, built the 514ci big-block Ford. Nitrous oxide supplies the power adder, with a Turbo 400 transmission and 9-inch rear end. Coupe Performance in Covington, Georgia, built the chromoly cage.

Robert’s son, Alan Stovall, will join him as co-driver and mechanic.