Hey everyone, welcome to Street Outlaws Talks, your go-to source for everything about the wild world of street racing and No Prep Kings! Today, we’ve got some exciting news that’s been making waves in the Street Outlaws community—street racing could be coming back this December 2024!
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The Return to the Streets
There’s been a lot of buzz lately, and the rumor mill is working overtime, but it seems like the return of street racing is more than just a whisper. Jeff Lutz, one of the legends in the Street Outlaws world, mentioned in a recent interview that the crew might be hitting the streets again by the end of the year. And let’s be real, if Lutz is talking about it, there’s a good chance it’s happening!
From what we’re hearing, the filming is expected to kick off in December 2024, right after No Prep Kings (NPK) wraps up in late October. This gives racers a solid window to get their street cars prepped and ready for action. But here’s the kicker—this time, it’s likely going to be small tire racing.
Why Small Tire?
If you’ve been keeping up with the scene, you’ll know that big tire street racing is becoming a thing of the past. Back when Street Outlaws first started, the fastest cars were running around 4.70 to 4.80 seconds on a big tire on the streets. Fast forward to today, and some racers are clocking 4.20s or better. In fact, in 2021 and 2022, we saw cars like Ryan Martin’s and even Lutz’s pulling off 4.10s on the street, which is just insane.
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And with that much speed comes danger. We’ve seen some nasty accidents in recent years, even on small tires. Tragically, someone lost their life during the filming of Fastest in America in 2022, which was a huge wake-up call for everyone. Safety is always a concern, and it seems like moving to small tire racing is a way to keep the thrill while minimizing the risk.
Will Small Tire Be as Cool as Big Tire?
This is the big debate. While small tire racing has a ton of competition and can still be ridiculously fast, there’s something about those big tire beasts that just gets the adrenaline pumping. The last big tire street race we saw was back during the pandemic in 2020 with Mega Cash Days. It was pure madness, and many fans, myself included, miss that level of intensity.
The most recent street racing show we got was Mega Cash Days in December 2022, but it was all on small tires. While it was a solid season, it just didn’t have the same magic as those big tire races. But, that doesn’t mean small tire racing isn’t exciting—it’s just a different kind of race. It’s more technical, with tighter margins for error, and in some ways, that makes it even more competitive.
What About America's List?
One show that a lot of us here at Street Outlaws Talks would love to see come back is America’s List. That was hands down one of the best shows in recent memory. The competition was fierce, the drama was real, and the racing was top-notch. With the potential return to street racing, we can only hope that something like America’s List makes its way back to our screens. Fingers crossed!
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Final Thoughts
As we look ahead to December 2024, there’s a lot to be excited about. If Street Outlaws does go back to its roots with street racing, it’s sure to be a game-changer. Whether it’s on small tires or, by some miracle, big tires, we’re all in for some wild action. At the end of the day, what really matters is that the spirit of real street racing lives on.
Make sure to stay tuned here at Street Outlaws Talks for all the latest updates. We’ll be keeping our ears to the ground and bringing you the freshest news as soon as we get it.
What do you think? Are you excited about the potential return to street racing? Would you prefer small tire or big tire? Let us know in the comments below!
Small tire is fine but is it coming back on tv?