Drag Illustrated Issue 142, March 2019 | Page 4

DI 142 PAGE 80 In just over six seasons, Mark Micke and Jason Carter have turned Carter’s twin- turbocharged 1978 Chevrolet Malibu into a Radial vs. the World entry of legendary status. Entering what is sure to be the most competitive season in class history, Micke discusses his 3.62-second, 221 mph, $101,000 weekend at Sweet 16 last year, the admirable partnership with Carter and the mindset the two share as they continue to fight the good fight for stock-wheelbase entries in a class increasingly made up of purpose-built Pro Mod-style cars. BY NATE VAN WAGNEN 4 | Drag I l l u s t r a t e d | DragIllustrated.com Issue 142 MARK MICKE FIGHTS ON