The 2024 season of No Prep Kings is already shaping up to be one of the wildest yet, and we haven’t even hit the track! One of the biggest bombshells dropped recently is that there will be no weight rules this year. That’s right—run what you bring and hope you brought enough! This massive change is bound to shake up the competition, and racers are already strategizing how to take advantage of the new format.
Photo by Kye Kelley Racing
Breaking Down the 2024 No Prep Kings Season
Speed Promotions just updated the No Prep Kings schedule, and here’s what we know so far:
Seven events will count toward the championship, with a $40,000 payout per event and one overall champion crowned at the end.
Three races in Canada, expanding the NPK scene beyond the U.S.
Two huge small-tire races, each paying $100,000 to win—one on a no-prep surface and the other on a prepped track.
64-car fields for small-tire events, making for some of the most stacked races in recent memory.
But the real game-changer? No weight limits, no boost restrictions, and no tire size restrictions. That means teams are free to build the absolute fastest combination they can muster without worrying about balancing rules.
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Who Benefits the Most?
This rule change could completely shift the power dynamic in NPK. Some racers will have a clear advantage based on their setups.
Kye Kelley’s Setup Looks Lethal
Kye Kelley is one racer who stands to gain big-time from these changes. His lightweight car can now legally run a 36-inch tall tire, a size that offers more forgiveness on a no-prep surface. Combine that with 92% overdrive on a screw blower and a 2,646 lb race weight, and he’s already proven he can throw down serious numbers. At recent events like the U.S. Street Nationals and Snowbird Nationals, Kai has gone as fast as 3.59 seconds in the eighth-mile in good air.
Now, with no boost restrictions, screw blowers can legally run 128% overdrive—an insane amount of power. With the right track conditions and tuning, this combination could be absolutely dominant.
Photo by Kye Kelley Racing
How Will Other Power Adders Keep Up?
ProCharger racers are still in the mix, but they might have a tougher road ahead. Ryan Martin ran a 144mm ProCharger back in 2022, but he lost to Jim Howe at the NPK finale. Jim was running a 36-inch tire with a 98% overdrive screw blower, proving that even at a lower overdrive, the screw blowers can be deadly. Now that they can go up to 128% overdrive, it’s possible that ProChargers could struggle to keep up.
Turbo cars might see some improvement from the bigger tire allowance, but consistency has always been their challenge in NPK. While the extra traction will help, they still have to deal with lag and power management in tricky no-prep conditions.
What This Means for No Prep Kings in 2024
With no weight limits and no boost restrictions, expect this season of No Prep Kings to be the most unpredictable yet. The screw blower combination could be nearly impossible to beat—if teams can put the power down. However, don’t count out ProChargers or turbo setups just yet. With smart tuning and the right conditions, they could still be in the fight.
One thing is for sure—this season is going to be fast, competitive, and completely wild. Who do you think will dominate in 2024? Stay tuned to StreetOutlawsTalks.com for all the latest updates and insider info!
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