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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

  1. Computer: Prohibited unless stock OEM equipment. See General Regulations 9:1

  2. Data Recorders: Permitted. Refer to General Regulations 9:2 and 9:10

  3. 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

  4. Transbrake: Permitted

  5. Line Lock: Four-wheel line lock permitted

  6. Automated Shifter: Permitted

  7. Throttle Control: Permitted per NHRA Rulebook

  8. Ignition:

    • Stutter boxes prohibited

    • Starting line and “high side” rev limiters permitted

    • RPM-limiting devices are legal if not used as down-track controllers

  9. 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

  1. Computer: Prohibited unless stock OEM equipment. See General Regulations 9:1

  2. Data Recorders: Prohibited. Refer to General Regulations 9:2 and 9:10

  3. Delay Boxes: Prohibited and must be removed from cars

  4. Transbrake: Permitted

  5. Line Lock: Four-wheel line lock permitted

  6. Automated Shifter: Permitted

  7. 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

  8. Ignition:

    • Stutter boxes prohibited

    • Starting line and “high side” rev limiters permitted

    • RPM-limiting devices are legal if not used as down-track controllers

  9. Switches & Buttons: Must be NHRA-accepted mechanical connection types. Non-mechanical switches (e.g., infrared, retinal scan) prohibited

  10. Tow Vehicles: Prohibited

Outlaw Big Tire

1/8 Mile | .400 Pro Tree | No-Time | Chip Draw Eliminations

Vehicle Type:

  • MUST BE DOOR CAR

  • Pro Mod / Pro Stock / Top Sportsman / Carbon-Fiberglass Shells style cars

Tree & Timing:

  • .400 Pro Tree

  • Scoreboards will be turned off

Eliminations Format:

  • Chip Draw for each elimination round

Outlaw Small Tire

1/8 Mile | .400 Pro Tree | No-Time | Chip Draw Eliminations

Vehicle Type:

  • MUST BE DOOR CAR

  • Any chassis permitted

Chassis & Suspension:

  • No wheelie bars

Tires:

  • Max tire size: 275 Drag Radial or 28×10.5 (Bracket Radial)

Tree & Timing:

  • .400 Pro Tree

  • Scoreboards will be turned off

Eliminations Format:

  • Chip Draw for each elimination round

N/A 10.5

1/8 Mile | No-Time | Chip Draw Eliminations

Vehicle Requirements:

  • Steel Roof & Quarters — GM Corvettes excluded

Weight & Tire Rules:

  • Small Block (SB):

    • 2700 lb minimum

    • 29 x 10.5 or smaller tires — no W’s

    • Equivalent size radial and 275 Pro OK

  • Big Block (BB):

    • 2950 lb minimum

    • 28 x 10.5 or smaller tires — no W’s

    • Equivalent size radial and 275 Pro OK

  • NEW for 2025:

    • BB cars may run with 29.5 x 10.5 at 3250 lb minimum

Tree & Timing:

  • Clocks off

Eliminations Format:

  • Chip draw and unlimited bye runs — no exceptions

Truck

1/8 Mile | .400 Pro Tree | No-Time | Chip Draw Eliminations

Vehicle Requirements:

  • Open to all trucks

Power Adders:

  • Single power adder only

Tree & Timing:

  • .400 Pro Tree

  • Clocks off

Real Steel

1/8 Mile | No-Time | Chip Draw Eliminations

Vehicle Requirements:

  • OEM Steel Doors

  • OEM Steel Fenders

  • Hood, bumpers, deck lids, trunk can be carbon/fiberglass

  • OEM Side Door Glass & 1/4 Windows (No exceptions)

  • Working OEM Style Street Legal Head & Tail Lights, no airbrushed or add-on fake BS

  • Factory Appearing Dash (can be carbon fiber or fiberglass)

  • No full tube chassis cars

  • Wheelbase must be within 1” of factory specs

Engine Limits:

  • SB: 4.400 Bore Space MAX

  • BB: 4.84 / 4.90 Bore Space MAX

Tires:
Rear Drive Radial Drag Tires Only (No Bias-Ply Slicks or Hard Tires)

  • 15-Inch Rear Wheels:

    • Any 275 Radial or 28×10.5×15 Bracket Radial (or smaller)

  • 17-Inch Rear Wheels:

    • Any 315 Radial or 29.5×10.5-17 Bracket Radial (or smaller)

Chassis & Suspension:

  • No wheelie bars

Tree & Timing:

  • Scoreboards will be turned off

Eliminations Format:

  • 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
  • Heads-up, no-time class

  • .400 Pro Tree

  • 5.35-second index enforced

  •  Chip Draw for Eliminations

Electronics:

  • No delay boxes

  • No throttle stops

5.80 Index

1/8 Mile | 5.80 Index | .400 Pro Tree | Sportsman Ladder

Vehicle Requirements:

  • Any door-slammer type vehicle permitted

  • Any modifications, any tires, any vehicle weight, and any power adders allowed

Electronics:

  • Trans-brakes and 2–3 step rev-limiters permitted

  • Delay boxes, throttle stops, crossover boxes, or any “reaction-time related” electronic aides are strictly prohibited

Start & Pairing Format:

  • .400 Pro Tree

  • Sportsman ladder used for pairings

6.50 Index

1/8 Mile | 6.50 Index | .400 Pro Tree | Sportsman Ladder

Vehicle Requirements:

  • Any door-slammer type vehicle permitted

  • Any modifications, any tires, any vehicle weight, and any power adders allowed

Electronics:

  • Trans-brakes and 2–3 step rev-limiters permitted

  • Delay boxes, throttle stops, crossover boxes, or any “reaction-time related” electronic aides are strictly prohibited

Start & Pairing Format:

  • .400 Pro Tree

  • 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