Meet “The Goblin”: A Twin Turbo Challenger Shaking Up the Street Outlaws No Prep Kings Scene

Well folks, there's a new beast prowling the lanes of the Street Outlaws No Prep Kings circuit—and it’s turning heads fast. At the recent event at Famoso Raceway in California, fans got their first real glimpse of The Goblin, a slick new entry into the ever-competitive Speed Promotions Racing Series. And let us tell you—it’s different. In a sea of Camaros and Mustangs, this eye-catching green Dodge Challenger is breaking the mold in more ways than one.

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The Goblin made its debut at Famoso a couple weeks back, sporting a twin turbo NRE (Noonan Race Engineering) Hemi under the hood. While it didn’t have the cleanest first round—word is it ran into some issues—it certainly showed flashes of potential. This isn’t just another flashy body with big turbos slapped on. There’s real performance behind this car, and that’s got people talking.

If the setup sounds familiar, that’s because it kind of is. The Goblin draws some similarities to The Vixen, a former No Prep Kings contender fielded by Jack French and the Rutledge Brothers. That car, also twin turbo, proved it could hang tough—especially at higher-altitude tracks where forced induction can shine.

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Here at Street Outlaws Talks, we’ve always been open about the challenges twin turbo cars face in no prep racing. While they might dominate on a fully-prepped track (like in the Pro Mod world), No Prep Kings is a different animal. The power they make is incredible—especially in the back half of the track—but if the surface can’t hold it, well, that power doesn’t mean much.

Turbo cars tend to come alive in the final 330 feet, but on a no prep surface, that’s often the sketchiest part of the track. It’s tough to put down power there when compared to screw blower or procharger setups, which hit hard early and carry momentum through the run. Not to mention, turbo cars generally don’t produce as much downforce as their supercharged counterparts, which can be a disadvantage on these slick surfaces.

That said—never say never. Just because turbo combos haven’t dominated in recent years doesn’t mean someone won’t crack the code. And maybe, just maybe, The Goblin is the car to do it. The team behind it clearly has a solid foundation and a willingness to think outside the box, and that’s exactly what it takes to win in No Prep Kings.

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Looking ahead, all eyes will be on Virginia Motorsports Park. That track has historically been one of the best surfaces the series visits all season. It's smooth, it’s fast, and racers always throw down at VMP. If The Goblin can make clean passes there, it might just shock the field—and prove that a twin turbo combo can get it done when conditions are right.

Let’s not forget—the car looks killer too. The bright green paint job is sharp, sleek, and stands out in all the right ways. It's refreshing to see something different from the usual builds we see on the circuit. And different is what drives this sport forward.

At Street Outlaws Talks, we’re all about the innovation, the underdogs, and the stories that fuel the racing world beyond the TV screens. The Goblin has our attention, and we’ll be following closely to see how this twin turbo Challenger evolves in the weeks ahead.

So, what do you think—does The Goblin have what it takes to carve out a name in No Prep Kings? Drop a comment, hit that share button, and stay tuned for more deep dives into the cars and racers that make this scene one of the most exciting in motorsports.