Speed Promotions Series Officially Cancelled – What’s Next for Big Tire No Prep Racing?

Sometimes in racing, the news we don’t want to hear ends up being the news we all knew was coming. Unfortunately, that’s the case with the Speed Promotions Series. It’s now official: the entire series, including the all-32 big tire championship and the highly anticipated small tire $100,000-to-win Galot race, has been cancelled.

For fans of no prep racing, this one stings. Not only are the final two championship events called off, but one of the biggest payout races of the year is gone too. Many of us had been looking forward to seeing some of the best in the game line up for that Galot event, including names tied to Street Outlaws and NPK competition.

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Why the Series Fell Apart

At the end of the day, the issue boiled down to one thing—car count. Over the past couple of years, the number of entries for these races dropped drastically. At one point, events were pulling more than 30 cars, with overflow entries creating some of the most exciting qualifying rounds around.

But fast-forward to the most recent events, and the field shrank to just a dozen cars. With that kind of turnout, the writing was on the wall. Fewer cars means fewer fans in the stands, and with no television show backing the series anymore, the financial math just didn’t make sense.

Anyone who’s ever been involved in putting on races knows just how expensive it is. From track prep to safety crews to payouts, costs pile up quickly. Without strong car counts and packed stands, the series simply couldn’t survive.

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Remembering the Good Times

It’s tough news for fans who love seeing steel-bodied big tire cars run blistering numbers in no prep conditions. Just a few years ago, at an NPK event in Palm Beach, the scene was electric—over 40 cars showed up to race their way into the main show. The atmosphere, the rivalries, and the sheer horsepower on display made it unforgettable.

That’s the kind of racing fans wanted to see more of, but keeping that energy alive proved to be harder than expected once the TV backing was gone. Speed Promotions tried to keep it alive, but the momentum just wasn’t there.

What Could Be Next

So, where does this leave the racers and fans? That’s the big question. A lot of people are already speculating that many of these cars could end up racing in IHRA’s growing Pro Mod scene, which has been gaining attention lately.

There’s also hope that another promoter or series might step up and find a way to keep big tire no prep racing alive at the level fans expect. The passion is still there—it’s just a matter of finding the right format, payout structure, and fan base to support it.

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As for the cancelled Galot race, that’s probably the hardest pill to swallow. With $100,000 on the line for small tire cars, it promised to be one of the wildest races of the season. Big names were lined up to compete, including former Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings driver Justin Swanstrom, who had already paid multiple entry fees. Fans were buzzing about the potential matchups, and losing that kind of marquee event is a real blow.

The Bottom Line

It hurts to see this series come to an end. Speed Promotions had the right idea, but without car count, fan turnout, or TV coverage, the numbers just didn’t add up.

Still, if there’s one thing we’ve learned from the world of street and no prep racing, it’s that the scene never stays quiet for long. Racers and fans alike have too much passion to let it fade away completely. Whether it’s IHRA, a new series, or something unexpected, the future of no prep racing isn’t done—it’s just heading in a new direction.

For now, we can only look ahead and see where the racers go next. One thing’s for sure: we’ll be keeping you updated every step of the way here at Street Outlaws Talks.