Speed Promotions Outlaw 32 Series Kicks Off at Famoso Raceway with a Stacked Field

Well, here we go—it's officially time to fire up a brand-new racing series that’s got the whole no prep world buzzing. The highly anticipated Speed Promotions Outlaw 32 Series kicked off this weekend at Famoso Raceway in California, and the energy surrounding the event has been nothing short of electric.

While this event isn’t officially connected to the original No Prep Kings format, many fans are calling it the spiritual successor—at least for now. And honestly, with the level of competition and hype already building, it’s clear that Outlaw 32 has the potential to grow into something big. Really big.

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Not Quite 32, But a Solid Start

Despite being branded “Outlaw 32,” the first race only saw 19 cars roll into Famoso. That might seem light on paper, but considering the challenges of traveling to the West Coast—especially for racers based in the Midwest and East—it’s still a solid showing. California is no easy haul, and the cost of getting these high-horsepower machines across the country isn’t cheap. Many racers have said they’re saving their efforts for upcoming stops on the tour, which should bring us closer to that full 32-car field as the season progresses.

Still, with 19 machines on the property, the quality was there—and some heavy hitters were among them.

Brandon James Is Back

One of the most exciting storylines going into this new series is the return of Brandon James. It’s been a couple of years since we’ve seen him line up at a national event, as he didn’t run during Season 7 of NPK. But make no mistake—he’s back, and he’s not playing around.

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Brandon showed up with his sharp-looking Larry Jeffers Race Cars-built Camaro, now rocking big tires and a screw-blown Hemi setup. At first glance, a few fans thought he might be back on small tires, but nope—this car is all-in, and it’s ready to throw down with the best of them. Brandon has always been a wheelman, and now he’s got a serious machine under him. It's going to be interesting to see how deep he can go in this series.

New Faces, New Cars

One of the coolest parts of this new format is the open-entry nature of the event. Anyone with a fast car and enough guts can roll in and race against the likes of Shawn Ellington, Ryan Martin, Kayla Morton, and more. That means fresh talent and new builds are hitting the track, and it’s bringing a whole new level of excitement.

We saw several unfamiliar cars roll through tech and make passes. A few are likely local hitters—fast enough to compete, but not necessarily names we’re used to hearing. That’s what makes this deal fun. Some of these unknowns might just pull off major upsets, and with no rules around power adders, it’s wide open. Blowers, turbos, nitrous, even nitro-powered combos—if it can hook on the street-style surface, it can win.

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A Solid Foundation for Growth

Yes, it’s early, but Outlaw 32 already feels like it has something special. Compared to last season’s low turnout at some No Prep Kings races—some events saw only 16 or 17 cars—starting this new series with 19 is a good sign. And it should only grow from here.

More importantly, the fan interest is there. The stands are filling up, and if this series keeps building momentum, there's no reason it couldn’t evolve into a full-blown TV show somewhere down the line. The potential is real.

Final Thoughts

Here at Street Outlaws Talks, we’re all about keeping you updated on the latest action in the no prep world—and this new Outlaw 32 series is absolutely something to keep an eye on. With returning stars like Brandon James, mystery cars with monster powerplants, and a new level of accessibility for up-and-coming racers, Speed Promotions might just have lightning in a bottle.

Stay tuned—this is just the beginning.