The 2024 US Street Nationals delivered some of the most electrifying racing action we’ve seen in a while, and two of the biggest names in the Street Outlaws scene—Kye Kelley and Scott Taylor—made sure to leave their mark. Team NOLA showed up ready to represent, proving once again that these guys are a force to be reckoned with on any stage, including one of the toughest outlaw Pro Mod races around.
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Kye Kelley vs. Stevie “Fast” Jackson—A Showstopper in Round One
One of the most anticipated matchups of the event had to be Kye Kelley lining up against none other than Stevie “Fast” Jackson in the first round of Outlaw Pro Mod. Fans were on the edge of their seats as Kye, piloting his third-gen Camaro “Can’t Get Right,” took on Jackson’s legendary ride, “The Shadow.”
It was a battle for the ages, and Kye Kelley wasted no time making a statement. He got the jump at the tree and held onto his lead, ultimately taking down one of the biggest names in Pro Mod racing. If there was any doubt that Kye could hang with the best, he put it to rest that night.
Unfortunately, his run came to an end in Round Two, but not before proving once again that he belongs on the big stage. With a stacked field of 69 cars and only three qualifiers, just making it into eliminations was impressive enough—but winning a round against top-tier competition? That’s next-level stuff.
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Scott Taylor Holds His Own in a Stacked Field
Scott Taylor also put on a show, making it through Round One before falling to Lyall Barnett in Round Two. And let’s be honest—losing to a racer of Barnett’s caliber is nothing to be ashamed of. Scott and his crew put together an incredible showing, and like Kye, he proved that the Street Outlaws guys can go toe-to-toe with the best in the business.
Team NOLA Stands Tall
It wasn’t just about Kye and Scott—Team NOLA as a whole made their presence felt. They not only qualified in a brutally competitive field, but they also took round wins and showed that Street Outlaws racers can be just as dangerous in Pro Mod as they are in No Prep Kings.
And let’s not forget about Jangalang in the No Time 275 class. As of the latest update, that car is still in the race, with Daniel Pharris behind the wheel. If they can pull off a win, it’ll be yet another huge accomplishment for the team.
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What’s Next?
With the US Street Nationals in the books, all eyes are now on the World Series of Pro Mod in March, where a staggering $150,000 is on the line. Kye Kelley has already proven he can run with the top Pro Mods in the game, and you can bet he’ll be looking to make an even bigger statement there.
For those who doubted whether a third-gen Camaro could be competitive in this field, Kye has made it clear—he doesn’t need a purpose-built Pro Mod to hang with the best. His car may not have the ideal wheelbase or motor placement, but that hasn’t stopped him from putting up blistering numbers and turning heads on the biggest stages.
Final Thoughts
The US Street Nationals reminded everyone why Street Outlaws racers are some of the most exciting competitors in the game. Whether it’s No Prep Kings, Pro Mod, or any other discipline, these guys continue to step up and prove their worth. Kye Kelley, Scott Taylor, and the entire Team NOLA crew put on a hell of a show, and we can’t wait to see what they do next.
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