Important notice for all drag racers!
The following link contains general information and safety requirements for ET breakdown.
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LS Fest Drag Racing ET Breakdown

This is where the quickest cars at LS Fest West battle it out in side-by-side competition on The Strip at LVMS! Experience the ground-pounding action from some of the fastest LS and current generation LT-powered cars in The West.


Each Participant Registration includes two (2) event passes - one for the Registered Participant (Driver) and one for a Crew Member OR Guest. All Crew Members MUST complete the waiver and present a state-issued ID at Check-In to receive Crew Member wristbands. Crew Member passes do NOT have a QR code. All Crew Member Passes are included with the Registered Participant's QR code (received after registration is completed) and all Crew Members must arrive with the Participant to receive credentials.


There will be a tire changer for those who end up needing to install a fresh pair to continue their donut pit, drifting, or drag racing efforts through the course of the weekend. That service will be provided by Ted Wiens Tire & Auto. A small fee will apply. Racers will be responsible for their old tires.




QUICK 16 SHOOTOUT

We’re looking for the fastest car on the property at LS Fest West 2024 and to find it, we created the Quick 16! Racers in any drag class are eligible for this shootout with no additional entry fee required. To be eligible, simply bring the timeslip from your fastest qualifying pass to drag tech by 3pm on Saturday and we will pit the 16 quickest ETs in a race. We will try to make the race happen Saturday night around 6pm. This will be a 1/8th mile heads-up race on a .400 pro tree with scoreboards on. It's 'run what ya brung' but the car must meet NHRA safety requirements for the times it runs and must be LS or current LT-powered. The ladder will be set with a chip draw each round and payouts will be $1,500 to win and $500 R/U! Let’s see what you got!


Quick 16 Shootout Rules


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GRUDGE TEST-N-TUNE

This is a no-payout class that is all about just having fun! This class is perfect for those who are looking for a Saturday night 'fun run' class just like they have at their home track. Team up against a friend or race against yourself and the clock. Perhaps your car wouldn't be competitive in any other class. Maybe you're learning to drive a newly developed setup. This class is ideal for any of those scenarios. The class will be run throughout the entire weekend and is only available to competitors who are not competing in another class during the event. The only exception would be for competitors that are running True Street on Saturday. These will be able to enjoy Test-N-Tune on Sunday.


Grudge Test-N-Tune Rules: Other than having an LS or current LT engine, there are no class rules or limitations to this class. All NHRA safety regulations for ET/speed apply.


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DRAG & DRIVE

Formerly True Street, Drag & Drive is a heads-up class designed for fast street cars. All entries will participate in a brief cruise around the LVMS facility then head back to make some passes down The Strip. DOT-legal tires, working lights, horns, and other street-oriented safety equipment will be required. All vehicles powered by an LS or current LT are permitted.


Drag & Drive Class Rules


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RUMBLE INDEX

Any vehicle, including all 5th gen+ Camaro, C7/8 Corvette, or any full-bodied vehicle powered by an LS or current LT are permitted. Dragsters, Roadsters, and Altered style cars are prohibited.

All races are on a .500 Pro Tree and in an index format. Indexes will be on .25 breaks and be from 11.00 – 15.00 second ET. This will be an ALL-RUN qualifying format. Rental cars are prohibited. Vehicles are required to be stock-appearing and stock-bodied. All vehicles MUST pass NHRA/IHRA safety inspection for ET and speed. Vehicles must be driven to staging and to scales and can be towed after scales. Trans brake prohibited.


Rumble Index Rules


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STREET KING

Any vehicle, including all 5th gen Camaro, C7 Corvette, or any full-bodied vehicle powered by an LS or current LT are permitted. Dragsters, Roadsters, and Altered style cars are prohibited.

All races are on a .500 Pro Tree and in an index format. Indexes will be on .25 breaks and be from 8.00-11.00 second ET. This will be an ALL-RUN qualifying format. Rental cars are prohibited. Vehicles are required to be stock-appearing and stock-bodied. All vehicles MUST pass NHRA safety inspection for ET and speed. Vehicles must be driven to staging and to scales and can be towed after scales. Trans brake permitted.


Street King Class Rules


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TRUCK & SUV

LS Truck was introduced at the inaugural 2017 LS Fest West. The LS truck and SUV market has exploded into an exciting platform. We are looking forward to seeing participants showcase the performance of their Trucks and SUVs. The rules are simple and straight-forward. In future events, the LS Fest drag race staff will consider additional parameters and rules packages. We look forward to seeing you and your truck or SUV at the race.


Truck & SUV Class Rules


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LATE MODEL 10.00 HEADS-UP INDEX

This class features the quickest Late Model LS and current gen LT-powered vehicles from 2008 and up. Vehicles must run a 15"+ diameter wheel and a 235mm minimum DOT tire. This is an ALL-RUN qualified field with a touch of grudge action!


Late Model Heads-Up Index Rules


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5.50 HEADS-UP

This class accommodates the serious LS/LLT enthusiast that might not have a class-specific build. With a varying range in power levels, everyone will still have the same ET limit to adjust to. For any pair of entries that exceed 5.50 ET during eliminations, the closest to 5.50 will be the winner! Gentleman's agreement or coin toss for lane choice in eliminations.


5.50 Heads-Up Class Rules


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STICK SHIFT/BANGER

This class is always one of the most entertaining groups of cars on the property! All participating vehicles are required to have a clutch-assisted H pattern-shifted transmission. Other than the transmission and clutch restrictions, this class is unlimited. All NHRA speed/time safety rules apply.