Kye Kelley Hits the 3.60s in PDRA Pro Boost!

Welcome everybody to Street Outlaws Talk! Today, we're diving into the incredible performance of Kye Kelley, who recently hit the 3.60s in the PDRA Pro Boost category.

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Kye Kelley, a familiar name in the Street Outlaws community, took his new No Prep Kings Camaro to the PDRA Pro Boost competition and put on a stellar show. In round one, he managed to secure a win with his Camaro, a car built for the tough No Prep Kings series. Unfortunately, round two didn't go in his favor, but considering the level of competition he's up against, his performance remains impressive.

Kelley's Camaro, while not as aerodynamic and with a shorter wheelbase compared to the typical Pro Mods, held its own remarkably well. Despite these disadvantages, his car was likely running at PDRA Pro Boost weight, which shows the level of competition he's bringing to the table.

In his last run, Kelley clocked an astounding 3.697 seconds at 204 mph, even in challenging conditions with 3,400 feet of air density. The incremental times are equally impressive: 0.938 seconds to the 60-foot mark and 2.49 seconds to the 330-foot mark. While his 60-foot time isn't the fastest we've seen, the 60 to 330-foot performance is noteworthy, highlighting the car's power and Kelley's driving skills.

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To put this into perspective, other No Prep Kings cars typically run in the 1.90s to 1.920s for the 60-foot time under better conditions. Given the 3,400 feet of air density, it's no surprise the 60-foot time wasn't at its best, yet the car still managed to accelerate impressively to the 330-foot mark.

It's worth noting that for Kelley to compete in the PDRA, he needs to run at a minimum weight of 2,620 lbs, whereas the No Prep Kings minimum weight for his car is 2,775 lbs. This difference in weight can significantly impact performance. In his first round, Kelley's car ran a 3.71 at 202 mph, with a 60-foot time of 0.940 seconds and again hitting 2.49 seconds to the 330-foot mark. This consistency shows the car’s potential even in less than ideal conditions.

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Imagine what this car could do in better air, around 1,000 to 1,500 feet, with lower water grains. The potential is mind-blowing. However, competing at the PDRA weight means adding 150 lbs for No Prep Kings competitions, which could slow the car by about five numbers. Nonetheless, Kelley can run more overdrive in the No Prep Kings series, possibly balancing out the added weight.

Kye Kelley's performance is a testament to his skill and the incredible power of his Camaro. Despite the tough competition and challenging conditions, he's proven that he's a force to be reckoned with in the Pro Boost category. Stay tuned for more updates and keep following Street Outlaws Talk for the latest in the world of street racing and No Prep Kings!