King of Columbus No Prep presented by Palmetto State Armory 2025

Gate Times

Racer Gates Open: 9:00 AM

Drivers Meeting: 12:30 PM

Round 1 Eliminations: 1:00 PM

Spectator Gates Open: 11:00 AM

Admission Prices

Adult Admission Online $15 (until April 11th 11:59 PM)

Adult Gate Admission $20

12 & Under: FREE

VIP Adult Admission: $60

 VIP Child Admission: $30

VIP Tickets Includes: (Suite Access, Snacks, Drinks and Event Shirt) ONLINE ONLY

Racer Fee: $30

Racer Registration: Tower, Suite 103

GENERAL DRIVER & VEHICLE INFORMATION

Racers are welcome to enter multiple classes (no double entries in the same class); we will accommodate, but please be prepared for a quick turnaround.

Helmets & Racing Suits REQUIRED. No exceptions.

 Instant Green - No times shown.

Compulink AutoStart active (7-second timeout).

Off the trailer - NO TEST PASSES.

1/8th Mile Heads-Up Racing.

Water burnout only.

Touch the line = OK; Cross fully = You lose.

No Lock-In’s Required

Class Rules & Payouts

DRIVELINE ONE - SMALL TIRE

100% PAYBACK + $5,000 ADDED ON TOP - $200 BUY-IN + $30 Racer Fee

Rules:

28x10.5 non-W or 275 radial.

No wheelie bars.

Factory Roof and Quarters.

AWD Welcome.

HOUCK PERFORMANCE FABRICATION

SMALL TIRE SECOND CHANCE

100% PAYBACK - $100 Buy-in

Rules:

Same rules as Small Tire.

For first-round losers only.

GRAHAMS AUTO RESALE - TRUE STREET

100% PAYBACK + $2,000 ADDED ON TOP - $150 BUY-IN + $30 Racer Fee

Rules:

28x10.5 Non-W, 275 Or 28x11.5 Dot Bias Ply

17” Wheel And Larger Any Slick Or Radial

Power adders & transmissions allowed.

FUEL: Must be Pump Gas/E85/Race Fuel (no M1/M5/Methanol, but Methanol injection is allowed).

Must have: Working cooling & charging system.

Headlights/Taillights Required: Must be on at night.

Front windows must function properly.

Interior: Stock-style dash, door panels, carpet, 2 upholstered/covered front seats (Kirkey’s with covers OK).

Suspension: Must be stock locations, NO 4-link. Ladder Bars accepted.

HOT SHOT’S SECRET - LIL GANGSTA’S

100% PAYBACK + $1,000 ADDED ON TOP - $100 BUY-IN + $30 Racer Fee

Rules:

28x10.5 Non-W Slick, 28x11.5 DOT Bias Ply, or 275/60/15 Drag Radial.

17” Wheel And Larger Any Slick Or Radial

Door car only, factory-style roof & quarters.

No wheelie bars.

No times shown.

Instant Green 5.30 Index.

No throttle stops or delay boxes.

JRYANSALES - STICK SHIFT

100% PAYBACK + $1,000 ADDED ON TOP - $100 BUY-IN + $30 Racer Fee

Rules:

28x10.5 Non-W Slick, 28x11.5 DOT Bias Ply, or 275/60/15 Drag Radial.

17” Wheel And Larger Any Slick Or Radial

H-pattern manual only.

Must leave off foot-released clutch pedal.

No full tube chassis cars.

Steel roof & quarters.

TANZILLO AUTOMOTIVE - LATE MODEL

100% PAYBACK + $1,000 ADDED ON TOP - $100 BUY-IN + $30 Racer Fee

Rules:

Vehicle Year: 1997 and newer cars & trucks.

Tires: 15/16" wheel - MAX 28x11.50 DOT Bias Ply / 275-60 DOT.

Larger wheels (17") may run any size DOT bias or radial.

Foot brake or clutch only (NO transbrake).

Body: Full factory body (fiberglass hoods OK).

Power adders allowed.

NO Electric or Hybrid Vehicles Allowed

Must have: Power steering, working cooling & charging system.

Interior: Stock-style dash, door panels, carpet, 2 upholstered/covered front seats (NO Kirkey’s).

FUEL: Must be Pump Gas/E85/Race Fuel (no M1/M5/Methanol, but Methanol injection is allowed).

Suspension: Must be in stock locations, NO 4-link/back half. Ladder Bars accepted (factory rear frame rails must remain).

Shocks may be relocated, control arm points must remain factory.

SRA swaps in IRS vehicles are allowed (must use factory suspension locations).

UNITED GARAGE DOOR COMPANY - OPEN GRUDGE

$30 Racer Fee

Rules:

Open to anyone who wants to make runs down the track

Ran in between rounds of eliminations beginning after 2nd round

Competitors who lost in competition are allowed to make hits after they lose