Kayla Morton Locked in for Speed Promotions' NPK Season 8 — And She’s Coming in Hot

Well, folks — it's official. Kayla Morton is back in the game for Speed Promotions' No Prep Kings Season 8, and we couldn't be more excited to see what she brings to the table this year.

If you've been following the scene for a while, you already know Kayla’s not just another driver — she’s one of the heavy hitters in the NPK world. And with her ProCharged Proline HEMI Mustang tuned to perfection, you can bet she’s not showing up just to be part of the field. She’s coming for wins.

Photo by Kayla Morton Racing "Hot Mess Express" 

Consistently Fast, Always Competitive

Sure, last season might not have ended with a win for Kayla, but let’s not forget she did take home wins in the seasons before. In fact, she made a serious push last year with a trip to the finals in Las Vegas against Justin Swanstrom. That final round was one of the closest we’ve seen — a true drag race to the finish with Justin edging her out by barely a nose.

But that’s the thing about Kayla — win or lose, she’s always in the fight. Her car has been rebuilt in recent years and has proven to be fast, consistent, and most importantly — competitive. With no weight rules in play, and the ability to get her car down to fighting weight, it’s safe to say some of the heavier-hitter teams better keep an eye on her lane.

Photo by Kayla Morton Racing "Hot Mess Express" 

New Car, New Territory: Small Tire Corvette on the Horizon

Now, here’s something that has a lot of people talking — Kayla’s got a new small tire Corvette in the works, and it’s aimed at the exploding world of small tire no prep and radial racing. If you're into the grassroots side of drag racing, you know how massive this movement has become. We’re talking $100,000-to-win type of races — real money and real competition.

The car’s still under wraps as far as what powerplant it’ll have, but knowing the Morton camp, it’s going to be top-tier equipment. Another HEMI? Maybe. Something different? Possibly. One thing’s for sure — it’s being built to compete at the highest level in some of the toughest small tire races in the country.

Big Money, Big Fields, Big Stakes

These upcoming races Kayla is targeting are no joke. With 64-car fields and payouts pushing six figures, we’re in for some wild weekends. Some of these events will be run on no prep, while others will be on a prepped surface — which means teams will need to bring both speed and strategy to the table.

Photo by Kayla Morton Racing "Hot Mess Express" 

And let’s be honest — this kind of money and spotlight is exactly what this sport needs. It’s been a minute since we’ve seen race-by-race payouts this big, especially since the legendary Bristol race. If Kayla gets that Corvette dialed in, don’t be surprised to see her right in the thick of it.

Bottom Line

Kayla Morton is one of those racers who commands respect in the lanes. She’s proven, she’s hungry, and with the Proline Mustang ready and the small tire ‘Vette on deck, she’s going to be a force across multiple platforms this season.

Here at Street Outlaws Talks, we’re all about giving you the latest updates on the racers who really move the needle — and Kayla's definitely one of them. Whether it’s NPK Season 8 or big-money small tire races, she’s ready to throw down.

So buckle up, folks. This season’s shaping up to be a wild ride — and Kayla Morton’s aiming to be at the front of the pack.

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