Speed Promotions Gears Up for One of the Fastest Races of the Year at Virginia Motorsports Park

Hey everyone, welcome back to Street Outlaws Talks — your go-to spot for real-deal coverage of the Street Outlaws world. This time, we’re looking ahead to what just might be the fastest and most exciting event of the entire No Prep Kings season — the upcoming Speed Promotions race at Virginia Motorsports Park. Buckle up, because this one’s shaping up to be an absolute burner.

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Virginia Motorsports Park: The Crown Jewel of the Season?

Let’s cut straight to it: Virginia Motorsports Park is poised to be the best track out of all seven NPK championship events this year. From what we’re seeing, this surface is slick, smooth, and fast — arguably the fastest of the season. Not only that, but the weather forecast is looking prime, which means we’re in for optimal race conditions. For anyone keeping score, this is the event where teams will be unleashing everything they’ve got, and the fans are going to love every second of it.

Who’s Got the Firepower?

Now, when we talk about speed in the No Prep Kings world, one name immediately comes to mind — Kye Kelley. Let’s not kid ourselves: this guy has the fastest car in the series right now. No one else in the NPK ranks has broken into the 3.50s like Kye has, with that blazing 3.58 or 3.59 pass he threw down back in December. That’s serious power, and if anyone can dominate at Virginia, it’s him.

Photo by Megan Taylor

But here’s the thing — being fast isn’t enough. Consistency matters, especially on a no-prep surface. Just take a look at what happened at Famoso. Kye had a corrupted tune file and went out in round one. So while he’s got the speed, the big question is whether he can put it together when it counts most.

Don't Sleep on Cole Pez

Another name you have to keep an eye on is Cole Pez. He’s pushing a wild 127% overdrive on his screw-blown combo, and rumor has it he’s making more horsepower than anyone else in the game right now with a supercharger setup. That’s a whole lot of power — but can he get it to the ground? Virginia’s surface is fast, but still not prepped like traditional drag strips. That means power without control won’t get you far.

ProChargers, Nitrous, and a Whole Lot of Variety

One of the coolest things about this series is the diversity of power adders. We’ve got ProCharged combos, screw blowers, and even the lone nitrous warrior — Jerry Bird. Jerry’s car is super light and fully capable of dipping into the 3.60s. He might not be the favorite on paper, but don’t count him out. If the track comes around at night, and it usually does, a well-tuned nitrous setup like his could be dangerous.

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What Will It Take to Win?

In all honesty, this race is probably going to be won with a high 3.60 pass. We’re talking about raw, no-prep horsepower being put to the test. If the surface hooks and the temps stay down, don’t be surprised to see teams inch closer to the 3.50s. But 3.60s? That’s the sweet spot.

Word on the street is that Ryan Martin is also testing hard with his gray car, experimenting with lockups and even nitrous. You know what that means — he’s dialing in for a big run, and we all know Ryan doesn’t show up unless he’s ready to win.

Final Thoughts

This isn’t just another race — it’s a showdown of the season. Virginia Motorsports Park will separate the fast from the fastest, and every team knows it. Whether it’s Kye putting his power down clean, Cole Pez making magic with that wild screw-blown setup, or Jerry Bird flying under the radar, one thing is clear: this is a race you do not want to miss.

We’ll be covering the action every step of the way right here at Street Outlaws Talks. Stay tuned, stay hyped, and as always — keep it fast and keep it loud.