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Pedal to the Metal
LS Fest West 2024 Drag Racing Showdown Unleashed
Author

Jamie Dent
Photography by Scott Killeen
LS Fest West 2024: A Showdown of Epic Proportions
The asphalt trembled beneath the thunderous roar of LS and LT-powered beasts as they descended upon the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for LS Fest West 2024. This wasn’t just a race; it was a showdown of epic proportions, where horsepower ruled and adrenaline flowed like never before.
Picture this: side-by-side battles on The Strip at LVMS, where the fastest cars in the West clashed in a symphony of speed and skill. It was a sight to behold, with engines revving and tires screeching as competitors vied for dominance on the asphalt battleground.
But the LS Fest West Drags were more than just a race. They were an experience, a chance for enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the world of high-octane excitement. From tire-changing services by Ted Wiens Tire & Auto to the thrill of the Quick 16 Shootout, where racers pushed their machines to the limit in pursuit of glory, there was no shortage of heart-pounding action.
And let’s not forget the variety of classes and competitions that catered to every taste and skill level:
- QUICK 16 SHOOTOUT: A hunt for the speediest car, open to all drag class racers with no extra fee. Simply bring your fastest qualifying timeslip to drag tech by 3pm Saturday for a chance to race. It’s a heads-up race with a $1,500 prize for the winner.
- GRUDGE TEST-N-TUNE: A casual, no-payout class for fun runs, ideal for experimenting with setups or enjoying a Saturday night race. Open to competitors without another class entry.
- DRAG & DRIVE: Formerly True Street, this heads-up class is for fast street cars. Participants cruise around LVMS before making passes on The Strip.
- RUMBLE INDEX: Open to various vehicles powered by LS or current LT engines, races follow a .500 Pro Tree and an index format.
- STREET KING: Similar to Rumble Index but with a faster ET range.
- TRUCK & SUV: A platform for showcasing the performance of LS-powered trucks and SUVs.
- LATE MODEL 10.00 HEADS-UP INDEX: For the quickest Late Model LS and current gen LT-powered vehicles from 2008 and up.
- 5.50 HEADS-UP: Accommodates LS/LLT enthusiasts with varying power levels, where the closest to a 5.50 ET wins.
- STICK SHIFT/BANGER: An entertaining class with vehicles required to have clutch-assisted H pattern-shifted transmissions.
As the dust settled and the engines fell silent, LS Fest West 2024 left behind memories that would last a lifetime. It was a rumble of horsepower, a celebration of speed, and an experience like no other. So here’s to the thrill-seekers, the speed demons, and the horsepower junkies – until next time, keep the rubber burning and the engines roaring!
FINAL RESULTS

5.50 INDEX
Champion: Gernard Prince, 1987 Mustang
Runner up: Shannon Taylor, 1982 Capri
LATE MODEL 10.00 INDEX
Champion: Charlie Williams, 2019 Camaro
Runner up: Guillermo Tapia, 2015 Chevy
TRUCK AND SUV
Champion: Jesse Maurer, 1961 Chevy
Runner up: Tylor Pansini, 1984 Chevy
STREET KING
Champion: Brandon Gant, 1973 Dart
Runner up: Tim Weber, 2014 CTS-V
RUMBLE
Champion: Devlin Clark, 2020 Corvette
Runner up: Michelle Beirzius, 1999 Trans Am
STICK SHIFT BANGER
Champion: Kevin Costa, 1971 Datsun
Runner up: Beaudee Bluemel, 1988 Camaro
QUICK 16
Champion: Robert Horton,1998 Camaro
Runner up: Frank D’Esposito, 2014 Corvette
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ARTICLE SOURCES

Holley LS Fest West
Las Vegas Motor Speedway