The world of No Time 275 racing just got a little more interesting, thanks to Kye Kelley and his hotrod, Jangalang. Fresh off an impressive showing at the U.S. Street Nationals with his blown Camaro, "Can’t Get Right," Kelley wasted no time getting another car dialed in for battle. While he’s been making waves in the Pro Mod scene, it looks like No Time 275 might be another playground where he can shine—if he decides to keep the car, that is.
Photo by Kye Kelley Racing
A Strong Debut for Jangalang on 275s
Kelley entered Jangalang in a No Time 275 event mostly for testing, but the car performed exceptionally well, making it all the way to the semi-finals. Considering it was the car’s first time running on 275s, that’s an impressive feat.
Switching to 275s isn’t just a simple tire swap—it requires major adjustments to the car. Kelley had to change out the rear end, modify the suspension, and even tweak the engine setup. Running in Pro Mod trim at the U.S. Street Nationals, he was limited to a 92% overdrive on the screw blower. But in No Time 275, there are no such restrictions, meaning he could crank up the overdrive to as high as 128% or even 134%, depending on the engine’s RPM. With more overdrive comes more boost, which means a completely different power curve. As a result, he had to make internal engine modifications, including changing pistons, to handle the added power.
Photo by Kye Kelley Racing
Big Potential in No Time Racing
With his semi-final finish, Kelley proved that Jangalang has serious potential in the No Time 275 world. The class is absolutely stacked right now, with huge money races popping up throughout the year. Just look at what Justin Swanstrom has done—he’s been dominating the No Time scene, and it looks like Kelley might follow in his footsteps.
Speaking of big money, we all remember when Kelley’s other car, "Prup," took home over $250,000 in a single weekend after winning both a grudge race and an event. That kind of payout is exactly why more and more racers are turning their attention to No Time competition. If Kelley holds onto Jangalang, we could see him making a serious impact in some of the biggest races of the year.
Photo by Kye Kelley Racing
NPK Cars Proving Themselves on Radials
One of the most interesting things about this whole situation is how well NPK-style cars seem to be adapting to radial racing. Jangalang performed well on 275s, and Prup has already proven itself with big radial wins. While these cars aren’t purpose-built for radials, their motor placement and chassis setup seem to translate surprisingly well. Of course, changes still have to be made, but the foundation of an NPK car appears to work better on radials than many might have expected.
So, what’s next for Jangalang? Will Kelley sell it, or will he take on the best in No Time 275 racing? With so much money and competition in the class, we’re hoping he sticks around. One thing is for sure—if he keeps racing, we’ll be watching.
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