Ryan Martin’s Fireball Camaro on 275s? Small Tire Racing Might Never Be the Same

Buckle up, Street Outlaws fans—because we’ve got something huge brewing in the world of small tire racing. Word on the street is that Ryan Martin is about to take his iconic Fireball Camaro and throw it into the 275 game. Yeah, you read that right—the same fire-breathing monster that’s been a force in big tire No Prep Kings is getting a new pair of shoes... and they’re a whole lot smaller.

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At Street Outlaws Talks, we live for moments like this—when the racing world flips the script and a legend like the Fireball Camaro gets a second life in an entirely different arena.

From Big Tire Beast to Small Tire Missile

For years, the Fireball Camaro has been the car when it comes to big tire no prep. It's Ryan Martin’s OG ride—the one that made him a household name and terrorized the field with brutal consistency. But now? It might be stepping off the big stage and into something a little more narrow... literally.

We’re talking 275 drag radials. That’s like taking a sledgehammer and trying to split a hair. It’s a whole different ball game, one that demands precision, finesse, and a setup that’s got to be on point every time. But if there’s anyone who can make this move and make it stick, it’s Ryan Martin.

And let’s be real—just the thought of that screw-blown Hemi screaming down a 275 track is enough to give any small tire racer second thoughts about showing up.

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Why the Change?

Here’s the scoop: Ryan’s locking in with the gray ProCharger car for No Prep Kings Season 8—lighter, consistent, and purpose-built for big tire no prep battles. That leaves the Fireball Camaro, still packing monstrous horsepower (now up to 128% overdrive), sitting on the sidelines... or does it?

At around 2,850 lbs, the Fireball’s a bit on the heavy side for today’s no prep big tire scene. But instead of letting it collect dust, Ryan’s reimagining it for a new mission. Cue the 275 radial build.

This isn’t just a tire swap. It’s a full-on transformation. Ryan’s hinted that the Fireball is getting reworked from the ground up—new suspension geometry, weight adjustments, and all the tuning wizardry he and his team are known for. The goal? Turn this big tire legend into a small tire assassin.

What It Means for 2025

If you thought 2025 was going to be just another season of fast passes and close finishes, think again. This move could blow the doors wide open in the small tire world.

Speed Promotions Racing has a few $2,100-to-win small tire races this year, one of which is said to be on radial prep. And if that’s true—and if the Fireball shows up? Game over. A screw-blown Fireball Camaro on 275s with the right prep could dominate.

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Radials are a different beast. They hook hard when the prep is right, but the margin for error is razor-thin. You’ve got to be laser-precise with the tune, suspension, and power curve. But that’s what makes this so wild—Ryan isn’t playing it safe. He’s swinging for the fences with one of the most iconic cars in Street Outlaws history.

What About the Phoenix?

Now, some of y’all might be wondering—doesn’t Ryan already have a small tire car? Yep. The Phoenix Camaro has been tearing up no prep small tire races and holding its own just fine. But the Phoenix is built for sketchy surfaces, where traction is a mystery and control is everything.

The Fireball on radials? That’s a different monster. Less dancing around the groove, more full-throttle, straight-line violence. One car is about survival. The other is about obliteration.

That kind of versatility—two totally different builds for two totally different surfaces—is exactly why Ryan Martin is always a step ahead. He’s not just throwing horsepower at problems. He’s building specific tools for specific jobs. That’s the mark of a racer who’s playing chess, not checkers.

The Bigger Picture

Let’s zoom out for a second. This move could be more than just a new challenge—it might be a testing ground. Imagine this: Ryan dials in the Fireball on 275s, dominates a few events, and then maybe evolves the build into something hybrid. A car that can switch between small tire and big tire setups depending on the race.

That kind of flexibility would be a total game-changer. It opens up more events, more wins, and more innovation in a sport that’s always craving what’s next.

And if Ryan proves that a screw-blown, heavyweight car like the Fireball can run with the best in Pro275 or Radial No Time… watch out. You better believe other teams are going to start paying attention.

More Than Just Racing—It’s Legacy

At the end of the day, what makes this move exciting isn’t just the power, the tech, or the wins. It’s the mindset. Ryan’s not coasting on past victories. He’s pushing himself, pushing his team, and pushing the entire sport forward.

It’s about evolution. Reinvention. Taking something legendary and rewriting the rulebook with it.

So whether you’re a diehard radial fan, a big tire purist, or just someone who loves seeing a Hemi go full kill mode down the strip—you’re going to want to keep your eyes on the Fireball Camaro this season.

Because this isn’t just a new chapter... it might be the most explosive one yet.

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