In the world of no-time racing, two classes have gained popularity and have become rising stars. These two classes, Xtreme 4.840/Small Block Boost and All Steel All Glass, have given racers and fans another chance to get involved in the sport.
[Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in DI #190, the State of Drag Issue, in September/ October of 2024.]
Mike “The Hitman” Hill, the founder and promoter of Hitman Productions, has been a supporter of the two classes, especially Xtreme 4.840/Small Block Boost.
A jump-off of Limited 28, Hitman has since refined the name and rules to open 4.840/Small Block Boost up to more competitors.
“The cars have to be stock appearing,” explains Hill. “They can have carbon bodies or steel roof and quarters, but they still have to maintain a factory look.”
The class gets its name from the engine block’s bore space, which is also checked with the deck height. Another aspect of the rules is competitors can run up to a 122-millimeter single turbo or a 136 ProCharger. Racers compete in the eighth mile with a .400-Pro Tree.
Demand rose for the 4.840/Small Block Boost class to run parallel with Hitman’s grudge races when the call-out style racing slowed down. He saw the opportunity to develop 4.840/Small Block Boost into a points series instead of only offering the class a few times a year, which included his popular Year End Finale.
“Our racers wanted something they could look forward to doing through the season, and then at the end of the year go for the big money, like $50,000 to $55,000,” says Hill.
The class has picked up such a following that Hill says he has racers building cars to race at his Year End Finale and is counting on around 30 to be at this year’s installment.
“I think it’s got some years left because we still got a lot of people building new cars to come compete,” adds Hill.
While the class does require a good sum to get started financially, Hill explains that it’s not as expensive as a Pro Mod program and fairly doable once the initial cost is out of the way, contributing to another draw of 4.840/Small Block Boost.
The second class where Hill has seen an influx of competitors and followers is All Steel All Glass (ASAG). This class features G-body-style cars, like the Monte Carlo or the Buick Regal, but he has since seen some promotors switch up their rules and let Mustangs compete.
“The class is pretty big. Big Jake (a fellow promoter) probably has the biggest ASAG events every year,” says Hill. “It’s just another exciting no-time class because, like I said, there’s big money in it. I’ve got one coming up myself for $10,000.”
Hill believes that the two classes’ appeal comes from their appearance and the ability to gamble on events.
“The excitement of being able to recognize these cars,” states Hill, “and the appeal is that they look like everyday cars, but they’re super-fast. They’ve got big motors and a lot of power. A lot of the time it looks like there’s more motor than car on a lot of these cars – it’s just it’s exciting.”
Lastly, Hill’s events are known for big crowds on the starting lines, smack-talking and as mentioned before, the ability to wager on drivers.
“No-time racing is different, but I think it’s really enjoyable,” explains Hill. “I know some people frown upon the crowds on the starting line, but to the no-time world, it’s probably one of the most exciting things.
“Plus, it’s all for fun. A lot of people think there is a lot of controversy, but most of the time, it’s just a lot of smack-talking, but everybody’s friends. Everybody’s good with each other.”
This story was originally published on November 11, 2024. 
