Street Outlaws fans, get ready—Bobby Ducote is bringing a new small tire car to the scene, and it's a refreshing throwback to the roots of street racing. While he’s best known for his Firebird with a monstrous 787 cubic inch nitrous motor, this new build is something entirely different. Simpler, yet still packing serious power, Ducote’s new ride is a Nova that’s bound to make waves in the street racing world.
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Breaking Down the Build
From what we can see, this Nova is rocking a big block Chevy on nitrous. Unlike the high-tech, fuel-injected setups we often see in today’s racing scene, Ducote’s Nova keeps it straightforward with a carburetor and what appears to be a couple of nitrous kits. This setup screams old-school street racing—a style that many fans miss from the early days of Street Outlaws.
The car is definitely built to move, especially on small tires. While it may not be a brand-new build from the ground up, it looks clean and well-prepared for some serious action. Simplicity is key here, and sometimes, less is more—especially when it comes to street racing.
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A Nod to the Past
Long-time Street Outlaws viewers will recognize the similarities between this Nova and the cars that dominated the 405’s top 10 list back in 2012 and 2013. Back then, you had a mix of big tire and small tire cars, with many of them running big block Chevy motors around the 572-600 cubic inch range. The competition was raw, the builds were more affordable, and the racing felt more relatable.
Fast forward to today, and the scene has changed dramatically. Since 2016, we’ve seen the rise of full chassis cars, Pro Mods, and high-dollar builds that can run you anywhere from $400,000 to $500,000. While those cars are undeniably fast, they’ve also made street racing feel a bit more distant from its roots.
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Why This Nova Stands Out
Bobby Ducote’s Nova is a breath of fresh air in an era dominated by big-money, high-tech race cars. It’s a machine that takes us back to the fundamentals of street racing—big motor, nitrous, and a small tire setup that can still throw down in a serious way.
For those who love real street racing, this car is the perfect mix of speed and relatability. While it won’t be competing in the high-horsepower small tire no prep races that guys like Ryan Martin and Kai Kelley dominate, it’s going to be a real threat in the true street racing world.
Final Thoughts
If you miss the early days of Street Outlaws—when the cars were closer to what the average racer could build—then you’re going to love what Bobby Ducote is bringing with this Nova. It’s simple, it’s fast, and it’s built for the streets.
Stay tuned to Street Outlaws Talks for more updates on Bobby Ducote’s new build and all the latest from the world of Street Outlaws!