ROUND 1 RECAP
Locked-In Launches 2026 Season January 10–11
New Year, Same No-Time Chaos as Round 1 Kicks Off at Famoso
MCFARLAND, CA — A new year and a new points chase begin January 10–11, 2026, as the Locked-In Drag Racing Series opens the 2026 season at Famoso Dragstrip with two days of high-intensity, heads-up, no-time drag racing on a professionally prepared, radial-prepped surface.
Round 1 brings Outlaw Big Tire and Outlaw Small Tire back to center stage alongside Real Steel, N/A 10.5, Truck, Modern Muscle, and the always-popular Index divisions. With returning frontrunners, new combinations, and off-season builds making their season debut, every pairing carries early-season importance.
RULE OVERVIEW BY CLASS
Box Bracket
1/8 Mile | 4.40 to 7.99 ET | Electronics Allowed
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Computer: Prohibited unless stock OEM equipment. See General Regulations 9:1
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Data Recorders: Permitted. Refer to General Regulations 9:2 and 9:10
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Delay Boxes: Permitted. One box/device only, attached to transbrake and/or throttle timer. Wiring must be clearly identifiable for inspection. Refer to 2016 NHRA Rulebook
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Transbrake: Permitted
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Line Lock: Four-wheel line lock permitted
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Automated Shifter: Permitted
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Throttle Control: Permitted per NHRA Rulebook
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Ignition:
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Stutter boxes prohibited
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Starting line and “high side” rev limiters permitted
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RPM-limiting devices are legal if not used as down-track controllers
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Switches & Buttons: Must be NHRA-accepted mechanical connection types. Non-mechanical switches (e.g., infrared, retinal scan) prohibited
No Box Bracket
1/8 Mile | 5.70 to 9.10 ET | No Electronics
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Computer: Prohibited unless stock OEM equipment. See General Regulations 9:1
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Data Recorders: Prohibited. Refer to General Regulations 9:2 and 9:10
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Delay Boxes: Prohibited and must be removed from cars
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Transbrake: Permitted
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Line Lock: Four-wheel line lock permitted
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Automated Shifter: Permitted
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Throttle Control: Must be manually operated by the driver. No electronics, pneumatics, hydraulics, or other devices may affect throttle operation. A deadstop under carburetor or gas pedal is permitted. Throttle timers and counters are prohibited
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Ignition:
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Stutter boxes prohibited
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Starting line and “high side” rev limiters permitted
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RPM-limiting devices are legal if not used as down-track controllers
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Switches & Buttons: Must be NHRA-accepted mechanical connection types. Non-mechanical switches (e.g., infrared, retinal scan) prohibited
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Tow Vehicles: Prohibited
Outlaw Big Tire
1/8 Mile | .400 Pro Tree | No-Time | Chip Draw Eliminations
Vehicle Type:
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MUST BE DOOR CAR
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Pro Mod / Pro Stock / Top Sportsman / Carbon-Fiberglass Shells style cars
Tree & Timing:
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.400 Pro Tree
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Scoreboards will be turned off
Eliminations Format:
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Chip Draw for each elimination round
Outlaw Small Tire
1/8 Mile | .400 Pro Tree | No-Time | Chip Draw Eliminations
Vehicle Type:
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MUST BE DOOR CAR
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Any chassis permitted
Chassis & Suspension:
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No wheelie bars
Tires:
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Max tire size: 275 Drag Radial or 28×10.5 (Bracket Radial)
Tree & Timing:
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.400 Pro Tree
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Scoreboards will be turned off
Eliminations Format:
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Chip Draw for each elimination round
N/A 10.5
1/8 Mile | No-Time | Chip Draw Eliminations
Vehicle Requirements:
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Steel Roof & Quarters — GM Corvettes excluded
Weight & Tire Rules:
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Small Block (SB):
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2700 lb minimum
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29 x 10.5 or smaller tires — no W’s
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Equivalent size radial and 275 Pro OK
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Big Block (BB):
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2950 lb minimum
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28 x 10.5 or smaller tires — no W’s
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Equivalent size radial and 275 Pro OK
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NEW for 2025:
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BB cars may run with 29.5 x 10.5 at 3250 lb minimum
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Tree & Timing:
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Clocks off
Eliminations Format:
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Chip draw and unlimited bye runs — no exceptions
Truck
1/8 Mile | .400 Pro Tree | No-Time | Chip Draw Eliminations
Vehicle Requirements:
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Open to all trucks
Power Adders:
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Single power adder only
Tree & Timing:
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.400 Pro Tree
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Clocks off
Real Steel
1/8 Mile | No-Time | Chip Draw Eliminations
Vehicle Requirements:
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OEM Steel Doors
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OEM Steel Fenders
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Hood, bumpers, deck lids, trunk can be carbon/fiberglass
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OEM Side Door Glass & 1/4 Windows (No exceptions)
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Working OEM Style Street Legal Head & Tail Lights, no airbrushed or add-on fake BS
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Factory Appearing Dash (can be carbon fiber or fiberglass)
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No full tube chassis cars
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Wheelbase must be within 1” of factory specs
Engine Limits:
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SB: 4.400 Bore Space MAX
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BB: 4.84 / 4.90 Bore Space MAX
Tires:
Rear Drive Radial Drag Tires Only (No Bias-Ply Slicks or Hard Tires)
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15-Inch Rear Wheels:
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Any 275 Radial or 28×10.5×15 Bracket Radial (or smaller)
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17-Inch Rear Wheels:
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Any 315 Radial or 29.5×10.5-17 Bracket Radial (or smaller)
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Chassis & Suspension:
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No wheelie bars
Tree & Timing:
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Scoreboards will be turned off
Eliminations Format:
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Chip Draw for each elimination round
5.35 Index
1/8 Mile | Heads-Up | 5.35 Index | No-Time | .400 Pro Tree
Class Format:
- Little Gangsters Welcome
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Heads-up, no-time class
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.400 Pro Tree
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5.35-second index enforced
- Chip Draw for Eliminations
Electronics:
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No delay boxes
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No throttle stops
5.80 Index
1/8 Mile | 5.80 Index | .400 Pro Tree | Sportsman Ladder
Vehicle Requirements:
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Any door-slammer type vehicle permitted
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Any modifications, any tires, any vehicle weight, and any power adders allowed
Electronics:
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Trans-brakes and 2–3 step rev-limiters permitted
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Delay boxes, throttle stops, crossover boxes, or any “reaction-time related” electronic aides are strictly prohibited
Start & Pairing Format:
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.400 Pro Tree
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Sportsman ladder used for pairings
6.50 Index
1/8 Mile | 6.50 Index | .400 Pro Tree | Sportsman Ladder
Vehicle Requirements:
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Any door-slammer type vehicle permitted
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Any modifications, any tires, any vehicle weight, and any power adders allowed
Electronics:
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Trans-brakes and 2–3 step rev-limiters permitted
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Delay boxes, throttle stops, crossover boxes, or any “reaction-time related” electronic aides are strictly prohibited
Start & Pairing Format:
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.400 Pro Tree
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Sportsman ladder used for pairings
Modern Muscle
1/8 Mile | Clocks On | .400 Pro Tree
Vehicle Requirements:
2005 – Current Model Year
Factory ECU (Stock ECU Required)
Must maintain factory appearance
Aftermarket hood and wing/spoiler OK
No aftermarket one-piece front bumpers
All exterior lights must function (brake, tail, headlights, turn signals)
All factory glass required
Factory-functioning glass side windows required
Exhaust must exit under the vehicle — No side or hood exit exhaust
Interior Requirements:
Interior must appear factory
Factory door panels and carpet required
Two front seats required (race seats OK)
Factory steering column required (removable aftermarket wheel OK)
Power Adder & Fuel:
Single power adder permitted
No methanol (alcohol)
Race gas and E85 OK
Transmission & Tire Rules:
OEM Transmission:
May run 315 or smaller tire
Aftermarket Transmission:
Must run 275 or 28×10.5 non-W or smaller
If equipped with IRS, may run 315
Rear Suspension:
Solid Axle Cars:
Must retain stock housing
If originally equipped with 8.8, must run 8.8
Limited to 275 or 28×10.5 non-W or smaller
IRS Cars:
Must retain IRS
May run 315 or smaller
Tree & Timing:
.400 Pro Tree
Clocks On


