NEXT EVENT:

ROUND 3: Aug. 28 – 29

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

  1. 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

  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

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
  • 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