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Occasionally, a bit of amiable competition can intensify the thrill of the battle. In this instance, we venture to the No Prep Kings Great 8, where the competition is purely fierce and creates an intriguing narrative for the final round. Photo by Kye Kelley Racing In this situation, we accompany Kye Kelley Racing's vlog video. Kelley invites us to witness his journey as he races Jerry Bird and Robin Roberts, triumphing in each race and gradually approaching the $15,000 prize in the winner's circle. However, Kelley encounters his toughest opponent in the final round. The audience anticipates the showdown as he faces his fiancé, Lizzy Musi, for the cash and victory. The personal nature of their relationship likely adds another layer of complexity to the race. Photo by Kye Kelley Racing In such circumstances, some may wonder if either competitor would back down. Yet, before the race, Kye declares to the camera, "I’m here to race for a points championship and whoever is against me is going down." At that moment, everyone knew the showdown would be extraordinary. Without giving too much away, the final round proves to be the most intense race of all. One of the two will walk away with an additional $15,000 in their pocket. We can't help but question if the money will be shared or serve as a platform for a heated exchange of banter. After all, what is the point of a relationship like this if you can't have a little friendly competition and talk some trash behind the scenes? Video by Kye Kelley Racing

The sport of drag racing is known for its dramatic moments. To the uninitiated bystander, it may seem like a simple matter of two cars racing in a straight line for a few seconds. However, the reality is that there are countless variables that can affect the outcome of the race and leave one or both racers feeling upset. In this particular instance, we take a closer look at the feud that arose between two experienced racers, Shawn Ellington, also known as Murder Nova and Robin Roberts. Normally, Ellington and Roberts are on good terms, but a recent incident caused tensions to flare. The starting line in drag racing is governed by strict rules and etiquette. Each racer must stage their vehicle correctly and within a certain time frame. If one racer fails to do so, they risk being disqualified from the race. In this case, Ellington believed that Roberts had staged his vehicle correctly and was ready to race. However, it turned out that Roberts' wife had inadvertently activated the staging lights with her foot, which led to confusion and frustration for Ellington. As he waited for Roberts to make his move, Ellington's own car was put under strain, which could have affected his performance in the race. Unfortunately for Ellington, he ended up losing the race, possibly due to the confusion at the starting line. To see how the drama unfolded in full, be sure to tune in to Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings. Video by Discovery Australia

Fans of the hit TV show "Street Outlaws" have been eagerly waiting for the ultimate showdown between two of the most formidable racers on the circuit: Big Chief and Ryan. For years, these two racers have been neck-and-neck, each pushing their cars and their skills to the limit in pursuit of the title of fastest racer. Photo by Discovery Australia Finally, the day arrived for the showdown. The anticipation was palpable as the two drivers lined up on the starting line, their engines roaring and their tires spinning in anticipation of the race to come. As the lights turned green, both drivers launched off the line, their cars rocketing down the track at breakneck speeds. For a few seconds, it was anyone's race. Big Chief and Ryan traded blows, with neither one pulling ahead decisively. But then, as they approached the finish line, it became clear that Ryan had the edge. His car was faster, his reaction time was quicker, and he was able to cross the finish line first, taking the title of fastest racer in the process. Photo by Discovery Australia Big Chief was gracious in defeat, congratulating Ryan on his hard-fought victory. "Alright I'm taking my number 2 at home again". Ryan said. "I'm gonna enjoy this victory for all of about five or ten minutes because as soon as we jump in the truck, I'm gonna get on the laptop and study date all the way home". Fans of the show were thrilled with the race, which lived up to its hype and delivered on all fronts. Many took to social media to express their excitement and admiration for both drivers, and to speculate about what might happen next on "Street Outlaws". Video by Discovery Australia One thing is certain: the rivalry between Big Chief and Ryan is far from over. These two racers have a deep respect for each other, but they're also fiercely competitive, and they won't rest until they've proven themselves to be the best of the best. Fans will be eagerly watching to see what comes next in this epic battle for supremacy.

Throughout the years, Street Outlaws has featured a multitude of exceptionally skilled racers who have exhibited their abilities. The show challenges the top performers in drag racing competitions for substantial rewards, while also highlighting the diligence, perseverance, and innovation required in creating and upkeeping the high-performance vehicles used by the stars. Recently, a particular racer who has captivated the hearts of many fans is Shelby Lynn, who has been impressing the audience with her exceptional skills on the track. In light of this, one may wonder, who exactly is this talented driver on Street Outlaws? Keep reading to learn more! With impressive racing abilities, Shelby Lynn is a highly skilled racer on "Street Outlaws". So, who exactly is Shelby Lynn? Shelby Lynne appears in virtually every episode of Street Outlaws on the Discovery Channel. She races head-to-head with the show’s best drivers and holds her own. As a result, many people tune in to see her compete. Shelby Lynn, known by her nickname Da Baby, has been a dedicated participant in races such as Big Chief’s Memorial Day Classic, the OKC No Prep Kings, and the Texas Outlaw Challenge with the Street Outlaws team, determined to showcase her skills on the track. According to her Facebook profile, she has been proudly associated with the Memphis Street Outlaws crew, led by JJ Da Boss, since October 5th, 2022. Photo by Shelby Lynn This season has seen JJ bring on a few young talents, with Shelby being of particular interest to fans. Since joining JJ's crew, Shelby has been a prominent figure on the show, driving her self-built 1969 Camaro named “Cuda” to victory on several occasions. Among her many accomplishments, Shelby has secured JJ's Armdrop Challenge title twice and defeated Tricia Wayne in races at JJ's Armdrop Gulfport Dragway. Video by Outlaw Media Some fans have mistaken Shelby for JJ's daughter, but the two are not related in any way. JJ has a 13-year-old daughter named Vada who has shown a strong passion for street racing and has been seen driving JJ's new car, Tator. However, as she is still too young to participate in major events like Shelby and her father, Vada's racing opportunities are currently limited. JJ Da Boss buys Shelby Lynn a car as she follows his lead Photo by Shelby Lynn Recently, JJ Da Boss surprised Shelby Lynn with a brand new car. JJ's surprise not only marked a significant milestone for Shelby's racing career, but it also highlighted the close bond they share as friends and fellow racers. With her new MSO car, Shelby is set to compete in upcoming races with even more power and speed than ever before, and the street racing world is buzzing with excitement to see her in action. Video by TheReal Streetoutlaws

Street racing is still one of the most dangerous forms of racing and unfortunately, the most popular street racing show, Street Outlaws, has seen a life perish during filming. While this happened a while ago, it seems that the family of the victim are pointing the finger at the production of the show, and they have filed a lawsuit, to try and get their case heard. Recently, the family of the late "Street Outlaws: Fastest in America" star Ryan Fellows claims both TV networks and studios put his life at risk for financial gain by having him race on an unsafe stretch of road ... and now they're suing over his fatal crash. Ryan died back in August in a fiery crash during filming for his popular Discovery show. We were told Ryan was racing another driver when he lost control of his car near the finish line, with the vehicle rolling before catching fire. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the Fellows family is going after Warner Bros. Discovery and Lions Gate Entertainment ... accusing the media corporations of negligence they insist led to Ryan's death. In the docs, the family says the area where 'Street Outlaws' filmed drag racing scenes was a dusty, weather-beaten, rough asphalt 55-mile per hour roadway in the Las Vegas desert, which didn't meet any of the industry safety standards for drag racing. Ryan's family claims there were numerous crashes during filming, including cars flipping, rolling and catching fire ... and they rip the media giants for filming life-threatening collisions and airing them on TV for profit. They also claims the rough asphalt caused racecars to lose traction, the narrow lanes left drivers no room for corrections and the gravel shoulders and drop-offs sent racecars into out-of-control slides that only ended when the vehicles dug into the sand, flipped and rolled. The Fellows say Warner Bros. Discovery knew it was extremely dangerous to hold races on the roadway ... and they claim it was an “extreme departure from what a reasonable careful person would do in the same situation to prevent harm to others.” “It gets worse” ... Ryan's family says Warner Bros. “Discovery had multiple opportunities to move filming to a safer location after "numerous horrific crashes," but they say the network instead "sat back, flipped on the lights and cameras, and waited for the next inevitable crash.” That crash happened August 7, when Ryan's family claims his racecar lost traction on the roadway, slid off the road and flipped into a roll. The Fellows say Ryan's car rolled multiple times before coming to a rest upside down and catching fire, and they claim he hung upside down in the driver's seat on fire for more than 30 minutes before fire crews removed him from the car. By that time, the family says Ryan was horribly burned and dead. The Fellows say after Ryan's death Warner Bros. Discovery moved the show to a dedicated 75-foot-wide drag strip at a professional California raceway ... and the family says the change “proves the availability and feasibility of a safer alternative to the unsafe desert roadway.” Ryan's family is now suing the media companies and they want punitive and compensatory damages because they say his death is causing suffering and loss of love and companionship. While we are very sorry for their loss, and we cannot comprehend the huge tragedy that they have been thru, the first thing that comes to mind is the fact that this is street racing, and we don’t think there are certain rules regarding the size of the lanes, or the road itself. On the other hand, in the few amateur races that I have entered, there has always been some sort of a waiver relieving the organizer from any type of responsibility in case of an accident, so I would not expect the Street Outlaws production not to do the same, this is regular practice around the world of racing.

Street Outlaws is a reality television show that follows the lives of street racers across the United States. One of the teams featured on the show is Team NOLA, in which team member is Todd Spiers. He was seen joining Fastest in America season one, two and three on behalf of New Orleans team against another teams and he went right down extremely fast with his old Fox Body Mustang. In recent news, Todd Spiers has been making headlines for his new Mustang and an incident that occurred during a testing. Brand new Todd Spiers Fox Body Mustang by Bad Habitz Fabrication Photo and video by Catie Spiers Todd Spiers is known for his impressive driving skills and his passion for racing. He recently acquired a new Mustang that he was eager to test out on the track. Bad Habitz Fabrication finished this beautiful S550 Fox Body Mustang for Todd and prepared to test it for the first time. However, things quickly took a turn for the worse. In the second pass, the car took flight through the air and crashed. This is a horrible scenario and extremely bad for Todd since this is his brand new car, brand new built and very expensive one. Fortunately, Todd Spiers was out safely from the incident with only minor injuries. His wife and daughter later took to social media to address the incident and reassure his fans that he was okay. She wrote on Todd Spier Facebook page: “Todd is fine. Banged up a little bit. Taking him to get checked out now. We will keep everyone on posted. Thanks everyone for the prayers! Means more than y’all know.” Photo by Todd Spiers Facebook Page Overall, while the incident was undoubtedly a scary moment for Todd Spiers and his fans, it serves as a testament to his dedication and determination. Todd Spiers is a skilled driver who is willing to push the limits to improve his performance on the track. As he continues to race and compete, his fans will undoubtedly be cheering him on every step of the way. Hopefully he can get his Mustang repaired and will be back on the track, ready to take on his competitors.

The media industry’s rapid evolution is partly to blame for the popular car show with Gas Monkey Garage coming to an end. We all know and love Richard Rawlings. Rawlings is the famous host of the Fast N’ Loud TV series and is one of the most charismatic automotive personalities out there. While he is perhaps most famous for the show, he is also the founder of the Gas Monkey Garage featured in it. He's also been in various television commercials for the Dodge motor company, promoting their vehicles. Even if you think he is brash and loud, the job he and his team do on classic and muscle car restorations is second to none. Of course, all good things must come to an end. Back in 2020, Rawlings announced that the famous Fast N’ Loud show was ending, which naturally came as a bit of a shock to many of his fans and fans of the show. The Discovery Channel TV show had run for nearly a decade, starting on June 6th 2012 and the final episode had in fact aired on June 8th 2020. Almost eight years to the day that the first episode aired, and having produced some amazing builds over the years. Finally, Rawlings appeared on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast and spilled the beans on why was Fast N'Loud canceled, and it's not what you think. Did Fast N’ Loud Get Canceled? Rawlings was a guest on The Joe Rogan Experience in December 2020, on episode 1578 to be precise. Rogan asked Rawlings straight up why has Fast N'Loud stopped. As Rawlings himself said, he went right for the big question. Rawlings then came straight out and said that the show was no more. Rawlings had exited the Discovery Channel and that was that. He was a free agent but at the time he had plenty of cool things lined up for the future. And we saw that too with some great stuff out there from Gas Monkey Garage and Richard Rawlings, all documented on his new YouTube channel that has over a million subscribers. But Rawlings went on to say it was a bit of a perfect storm, so to speak. Rawlings himself wanted to expand and grow a bit, and he had got to the top of that mountain at Discovery and used the tricky year we all had in 2020 to rethink the future and work out what he wanted to do. And with 300-ish episodes, we can’t argue that Fast N’ Loud hadn’t had a good run. It had done very well and made Rawlings a household name in the United States, and around the world. The Future For Gas Monkey Garage Back then, Rawlings spoke about what the future might hold for him. One area he wanted to work on was an automotive podcast for himself, as no one in his world was really doing one at the time. He has of course appeared on quite a few podcasts since then. Social media didn’t really fall into that, as it wasn’t as big of a thing in 2012 as it is now. Rogan spoke of a time a potential employer wanted to control his social media, which was a "hard no". Basically, Rawlings would not have the chance to post his own things a lot of the time. He was exclusively signed up to Discovery. Amazingly, Rawlings revealed that as part of his contract, there is a clause that essentially says that he can’t talk bad things about Discovery during his contract. That would in fact see him incur up to a $25,000 fine per occurrence, had he done so. And naturally, no one is going to want to pay that much if things are not good between yourself and your employing studio. As things turned out, Gas Monkey Garage lives on, and how. The YouTube channel is doing great, and Rawlings is even hiring new people to come work for him. Richard Rawlings: Getting Stuck In A Rut Rawlings did indeed feel he was stuck in a rut at the channel. And in fact, this $25,000 fine could still be fully applied upon him leaving the channel. So he can’t go and trash talk the show. For the most part, he does like the Discovery Channel, and he and his team did want to make some changes to boost the automotive programming. But that wasn’t easy to do, hence him feeling like he was stuck in a rut while he was at the company. But still, he was able to make a very successful show for Discovery. A Big Change For Richard Rawlings The move from Discovery to more focus on YouTube and various automotive ventures was a big switch for Rawlings. And something he seems to be relishing with the extra freedom. It did sound like it was frustrating with Discovery at times, as it took him five years for example to do a crossover with the legendary Chip Foose. Photo by Forbes Nowadays, Rawlings is still as busy as ever, with one of the most recent surprises being the fact that he began to sell off his Gas Monkey classic car collection. This was in order to collect "...better cars, different cars, things I’ve always wanted to have" which sure seems like a good reason. Rawlings sold 28 vehicles from his collection, making a grand total of over $1,000,000. All of which means that Gas Monkey Garage and Richard Rawlings have a lot of bank to go looking for new cars to resurrect and build and document. The spirit of Fast N'Loud seems to be very much alive even though the show is over. For fans, we think that's all that matters.

On any given race that involves the Street Outlaws, you can bet that you’re watching some of the fastest competitors in America. However, even for the strongest groups of racers, there are still some who always manage to do it just a little bit better than their peers, hanging towards the top of the pack, even when the competition is as strong as it gets. Photo by Street Outlaws This time, we check in with a little bit of a throwback to take us back to season two of Street Outlaws OKC Small Tire. The small-tire shoutout is in full force and we are happy to see most of the 405 guys make it to the second and even the third round of the competition. While none of us are shocked to see Ryan Martin in the quarter-finals, since he is the No Prep Kings champion and the all-around fastest guy in the Street Outlaws show, AZN is none of those things. Photo by Street Outlaws While many might confuse their actions with a big body of water and a fishing rod, these guys have been doing a different kind of fishing. Their newly built machines have been used to lure unsuspecting drivers of all sorts into a race and beat them and take their money, so that is the kind of fishing that these two have been doing. Photo by Farmtruck and AZN Seeing AZN behind the wheel of his famous Jeepers Creepers Jeep go into the quarter-final race is something that we were not expecting to be exact, and let us remember that even though his Jeep does not have the crazy amount of horsepower that Ryan Martin’s car has, this is still street racing and everything can happen. Photo by Farmtruck and AZN On the other hand, Ryan’s car has just been fixed from a problem and he is going into the race with as much as 200 horsepower more than what he had in the previous race that he apparently won to get to the quarter-finals, so this promises to be an interesting match up. By following along with the video below, we get a little bit of a flashback to a simpler time on Street Outlaws that had some of the fastest competitors going head to head with one another. At the end of the day, this is why we watch racing, to see the baddest drivers and cars taking on one another to see who can reign supreme. Who will advance to the semi-finals? Video by StreetOutlawVids

If you heard what happened to Mike Helmann from Street Outlaws, you know that the cast and crew of the Discovery series lost a colleague who was “loved and cherished by so many”. Michael David Helman, who is a Street Outlaw’s producer sadly passed away in 2022. Michael, AKA Mike, Helmann was a television show producer who was taking part in the creation of the hit show Street Outlaws. He worked as a field producer and also a producer for Street Outlaws in 2019. Although the news of Michael Helmann passing away has been expressed in a Facebook post yet the reason for his passing away is not mentioned. As a result, Michael Helmann’s cause of death is ambiguous. Even though, some people are claiming that Michael died in an accident that has not been found out by his family so far. A Facebook post that the Mike Murillo Racing team shared on Aug. 14, 2022 - a post presumably written by Murillo himself - gave fans of the Discovery show a somber update. “So, as most of you know by now, we lost someone very special to us this past weekend suddenly, right before the show,” the post reads. “Michael was found unresponsive in his hotel room on Thursday night. Any more details at this point are pure speculation.” The post went on: “Michael David Helmann was special. Not only was Michael special to us, but he was loved and cherished by so many racers in the Street Outlaws organization. Michael was our producer. Michael was that producer that we knew actually cared about us and treated us like family. Michael would just send random texts from time to time to say, ‘Can’t wait to see y’all,’ or videos at an attempt at getting the song ‘Watermelon Sugar’ stuck in my head (again) for the weekend.” Photo by Mike Murillo The post added, “Michael, you made the world a better place during the short time you were in it. We will never forget you or the love you showed everyone. Here is a very good example of how much fun he was.” Nearly two months later, the Mike Murillo Racing Facebook page shared a photo of a program from a memorial service for Helmann. An obituary on the website for Serenity Funeral and Crematory in Tulsa, Okla., notes that Helmann was 40 years old when he died. Photo by Mike Murillo Mike Helmann’s Go Fund Me After Mike’s death, a GoFundMe user named Dana Walker set up a fundraiser to support his family, which has so far raised more than $52,000 from more than 240 donors. (IMDb shows that one Dana Walker was also on the staff of Gym Rescue and Gordon Ramsay’s 24 Hours to Hell and Back). Dana wrote: “As many of you have now heard, our best friend, brother, son, uncle, colleague, legend, and producer extraordinaire Mike Helmann has tragically left us - surprisingly and far, far too soon.” “The impact Michael made on everyone far and wide who had the pleasure of meeting him, and those of us who were fortunate enough to call him a friend, is greater than can be put into words,” Dana added. “So many people have offered condolences and support during this time of immeasurable loss, so this page has been created to help offer his family additional and necessary financial support for the proper arrangements required in order to honor his life and the legacy left in his wake.” Over $52,000 was raised via the Go Fund Me. The contributions were to go to his family. Fans sent their condolences and prayers to Mike’s family on social media after learning of his death.

If we’re talking about drag racing, things can find a way to become a little bit tense sometimes (and by sometimes, we mean a lot of the time). This is especially true when there’s money or reputation on the line as a couple of drivers line up to have at it. If we really wanted to multiply this tense situation, we would take things to the street where competition can get a little bit heavier than if it were on a track. It just seems to be the nature of the beast when it comes to street racing that every driver is trying to gain an advantage on the next which can lead to arguments flaring up. This time, we check in with a little bit of a throwback clip that seems to have stemmed from some sort of debate. With the previous information, though, it can be tough to discriminate between what’s a simple understanding and what is an example of a racer trying to gain an edge in competition. Photo by Discovery Australia In this particular situation, we check in with a set of circumstances that had Daddy Dave incredibly unhappy when he raced a small tire Ford Mustang from Chicago. In fact, in his eyes, the race was handed over due to a small technicality. Photo by Discovery Australia As Dave was believed to have a faster car, the Mustang he was racing would be given a couple of car lengths of a head start. The Mustang would also be able to leave first which is a common practice for slower cars in street racing as well, so long as the driver can negotiate this stipulation. When the two lined up to go out it, Dave would end up bagging the victory easily, or so he thought. However, when Dave ended up back in the pits, the race master said that Dave had jumped before his competitor, therefore not playing by the rules. This is where things get sketchy. Photo by Discovery Australia When a driver is in Dave’s position is giving another car a head start, typically, they will watch the rear tire of the other car to see when exactly when the car starts going. Things get confusing here as the Mustang continues to move after it’s already locked in. However, depending on where you race, some will consider a car rocking back-and-forth or bumping to be a part of staging. Other times, though, such movement would be seen as a jump. Below, we check in with the debate over what exactly constitutes leaving the line and what is just included in staging. At the end of the day, Dave didn’t seem to argue too much about it but instead left matters to the race master. Video by Discovery Australia

As one of the more popular racers on Street Outlaws, fans just can’t seem to get enough of Three Peat Champion Ryan Martin. With the infamous Fireball Camaro, Ryan has certainly made a dent in the racing scene as he’s attacked streets everywhere. This time, though, it’s something a little bit different that has the Fireball in motion. In fact, it looks like this time, he’s under the lights instead of under the radar in the streets. This form of racing certainly throws a twist in things as compared to the street scene. In turn, Lizzy Musi is also a bonafide badass behind the wheel. When her name is in the mix, there’s a good chance that it’s going to be somewhere near the top. Both drivers have cemented themselves of cornerstones of the drag racing community. Photo by Discovery Australia Both of the Camaros looked absolutely menacing as they pulled up to the line. Both Lizzy and Martin were ready to give this race all that they had in order to go home with victory and we have to tell you that it was an incredibly amazing one. There were several heavy hitters who had to love the opportunity to line up next to Ryan in this format. On second thought, maybe they loathed it. After all, it’s not like the Fireball is exactly an easy win. Photo by Discovery Australia One thing that we know, for sure, is that Lizzy certainly isn’t going to take it easy on him! By following along with the Discovery Australia footage below, we get the opportunity to catch up with some of the No Prep Kings Action. Both of these drivers don’t play games when it comes to racing. When we see them on the billing next to one another, we know it’s going to be a real slobber knocker! This race is certainly all that and a bag of chips. Video by Discovery Australia

Drag racing is one of those things that has a unique way of tapping into our DNA and really getting the excitement rolling. The surefire way to get our adrenaline flowing is to have a couple of heavy hitters come up to the line and go at it in an all-out straight line battle. That’s exactly the case here as some couples of players who are toward the top of the game come out to face off with one another at Sydney Motorsport Park to throw down and this one is throwing plenty of action in our direction that you’re not going to want to miss. This time, it’s a couple of cars that you might just recognize as in one lane, we see Kye Kelley in his amazing car and in the other race, another driver who needs no introduction in Jeff Lutz, one of the fiercest competitors on the scene who always has some of the strongest built cars to match. Straight from the get-go, you can really feel that this is going to be a race that’s worth watching and as it pans out, you can see that prediction come to life as these drivers give it all that they’ve got, throttling down and fighting the lack of track prep in this intense no prep event that is just one small step toward building their reputations even further. The best part is that this is only one of the races that you’ll catch in the compilation of action featured by the Gearhead Industries YouTube channel that has the best seat in the house! Photos by Lutz Race Cars Follow along down in the video below as they battle their way down the racing surface and try and gain an edge over the other. This one is definitely going to put you through a rollercoaster of excitement so buckle up, grab your popcorn, and press play to see some of the baddest men behind the wheel bring their A-Game to try and make it to the finish line first! Video by Gearhead Industries Media