The LOCKED-IN Drag Racing Series continues at Famoso Dragstrip on August 28–29 with Round 3 and a two-day program featuring nighttime racing and Nostalgia Funny Cars presented by the California Independent Funny Car Association (CIFCA). Competition classes include No Box, 7.0, 6.50, 5.80, 5.35, Motorcycle, Little Gangster, Truck, Modern Muscle, N/A 10.5, Outlaw Small Tire, Outlaw 8.5, and Real Steel.
Friday, August 28: Roll-In | Optional Locked-IN Testing
Roll-In Opens: 5 PM
Saturday participants only
Locked-IN Event Testing: 8 PM – 1 AM
Camping Available for Saturday Racers
Gates and Tech Close: 11 PM
Saturday, August 29: Event Day
Gates Open: 4:30 PM
Tech Opens: 4:30 PM
Drivers Meeting: 7 PM
Track Hot: 8 PM until complete
Racers Guaranteed One Test Pass
Two Passes if Time Permits.
Fees
Friday Private Rental: $350
Friday Night Camping: $50
Saturday Tech Card: $150
Additional Tech Card: $100
ROUND 2 RECAP
Darth Vader Strikes Back As Locked-In Series Round 2 Delivers At Famoso
If there was any doubt that the Locked-In Series has become one of the West Coast’s must-see heads-up racing programs, Round 2 at Famoso Dragstrip put those questions to rest.
Under near-perfect weather conditions and on a well-prepared racing surface that stayed glued up throughout the event, racers delivered a full day of hard-fought battles during another exciting chapter of Locked-In competition at Famoso Dragstrip.
The action was intense from the opening round to the final win light as competitors pushed for every advantage in pursuit of Locked-In Series glory.
When the racing concluded, Kendall Kuhns stood tall in Bracket No Box competition while Michael Teske earned a Locked-In Series victory. Chico Coleman captured the Outlaw Small Tire win, while Ron McCoy claimed top honors in N/A 10.5 competition.
Marco Contreras drove to the Truck victory, but one of the weekend’s most popular winners came in Real Steel, where Eric Outland piloted the fan-favorite “Darth Vader” machine to the winner’s circle.
Additional winners included Nicola DiLiso in 5.80 Index, Roy Mauvais in 6.50 Index and Eddie Rios in Modern Muscle. Robert Cunningham turned in a strong performance to finish runner-up in the 5.35 Index category.
As the Locked-In Series continues to build momentum, Famoso Dragstrip now shifts its attention to the ANRA Spring Nationals, June 5-7.
The three-day nostalgia drag racing event will feature A/Gas through E/Gas competition, Nostalgia Eliminators, Hot Rod, Open Wheel and Junior Dragster racing. Competitors from throughout the region will converge on the legendary Bakersfield quarter-mile for a weekend celebrating drag racing’s heritage while battling for ANRA Spring Nationals honors.
With Locked-In Round 2 now in the books, the stage is set for another memorable weekend at one of drag racing’s most historic venues.
CLASSES & RULES
NEW: 7.0 Index
1/8 Mile | 7.0 Index | .500 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:
• .500 Pro Tree
• Sportsman ladder used for pairing
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
NEW: Lil Gang$taz
- 5.30 cap
- 28/10.5 non w , 275 / 60 or smaller
- No testing on race day
- No Time Slips
- No Wheelie Bars
- No throttle Stops/Delay box
- Door cars only
- .400 pro tree
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

