Larry Larson, a well-known chassis builder, is returning to his origins for the seventh season of Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings.

According to Larson, the body style has been his preferred choice for over 30 years. He aimed to make the car as lightweight as possible, which was a new approach for him. With each build, he strives to improve and enhance the design. There are some new elements that may be difficult for people to spot without a closer look.

Although the car may not be completed by the season’s first race on April 19-20 at Maple Grove Raceway, Larson is aiming to finish it within a month. This will give him the opportunity to reveal it on May 24-25 at Flying H Dragstrip, his local track located near Kansas City.

The current strategy is for the Chevy II to have the identical paint design as his initial steel street vehicle, which earned him an extraordinary five consecutive Hot Rod Drag Week championships. It will showcase a MH7 Hemi engine, although the choice of a potential power booster is yet to be determined.

According to Larson, he has arranged his setup in such a way that he can utilize a centrifugal supercharger or opt for a single turbo or twin turbos. He has kept his options open in many regards. If the tracks are similar to the past 4-5 races, the turbo-powered cars will have an advantage. However, if the tracks revert back to how they were 3-4 years ago, with poor performance on the larger stretches, the turbo cars will struggle once again.

In recent years, Larson has been participating in races with his beautiful Cadillac ATS-V. However, with a potential buyer interested in the vehicle last year, Larson ultimately made the decision to switch things up and return to his roots.

According to Larson, although he enjoyed the car, he felt it was the right time to try something new by selling the Cadillac. As it was an all-steel car and slightly heavier for NPK, he wanted to construct a lighter vehicle and utilize the 25 lb. weight exemption for an older body style.

Alongside his participation in the NPK circuit, Larson is also preparing the Chevy II for various types of races. He has access to special chassis modifications that allow him to tailor the car to different racing styles depending on his chosen competition.

According to Larson, he has designed the motor to be adjustable in both vertical and horizontal directions, allowing for a range of movement of a few inches. This gives him the opportunity to experiment with different setups, such as using smaller tires and competing in the current trend of small tire racing. With the ability to push the motor further back, he believes he can also be successful in this type of competition.

One of the latest cars to make its debut on the recent seasons of No Prep Kings belongs to Larson. As the competition becomes more demanding and the stakes get higher with each event, the pressure to stay at the top of the game is constant. Larson has been involved in this race since the fourth race of the first season and has had to adjust to the ever-changing nature of the series.

According to Larson, the current state of the competition has evolved significantly from its origins. Initially, it consisted of a group of street racers from the 405. However, as with any racing series, the top competitors start to accumulate more funds. As a result, many competitors now hire tuners or crew members, and some even bring multiple cars with different configurations to have the best chance at winning. While last year’s team deal brought a new dynamic, this season has returned to an individual series where each competitor is responsible for their own success. This change may ultimately benefit everyone in the long term.