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Pilgrim Studios, producer of the “Street Outlaws No Prep Kings” series, has over the last two weeks released six stops that comprise the first leg of season six of the wildly popular live event drag racing series. Fifteen total events will make up this season’s schedule, which will begin at Hebron, Ohio’s National Trail Raceway the weekend of June 2-3. The opener will lead into what is, at this time, a five-race stretch over five weeks, as the series will visit the Virginia Motorsports Park in Petersburg, Virginia on June 9-10, Brainerd International Raceway in Brainerd, Minnesota June 16-17, Beech Bend Raceway Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky June 23-24, and New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire June 30-July 1. Photo by No Prep The series will take a brief breather before resuming at the Tulsa Raceway Park in Tulsa, Oklahoma August 11-12. Additional events will be announced every Monday in the run-up to the season opener. We will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Every car reality show has its mysteries, and the cast members have their issues. Such kind of bitter-sweet state offers a great balance for the show. Such kind of a situation is always desired in most reality car shows these days, and one such show is Street Outlaws. Most of the drivers competing in the race lose the impulse control that makes them stay in check while driving. Thus, it became evident that some of the riders made all sorts of bad decisions on set. For this reason, and many more that you will listen here, it’s not surprising that the Street Outlaws show and its crew members have a ton of harsh stories hanging around them. We will be listing 15 things that fans don’t know about Street Outlaws. Check it out. 1.The Producers Never Believed It Would Succeed. Justin “Big Chief” Shearer let the world in on a big secret, literally nobody had any faith in this show. Big Chief said it all started with smaller, independent media companies filming their races and everything grew from there. When a company called 1320 Video's clips of the races blew up online, that's when the Discovery Channel came knocking. Big Chief admitted that nobody, even the show's producers, thought it would last past the first season. Believing they had nothing to lose, the cast didn't hold back while filming season 1. Their enthusiasm and racing talent wasn't lost on the Discovery Channel, who was so impressed with the show's freshman season they gave the gang 10 full seasons, so far. 2.The National Hot Rod Association isn’t a Fan of The Show. It appears that National Hot Rod Association doesn’t like the show in any way. The reason why National Hot Rod Association doesn’t like the show is that according to them, it’s quite difficult for them to honor competition licenses to those that take part in the Street Outlaws show. According to Screen Rant, National Hot Rod Association went as far as issuing letters to some racers that appear on the show weekly. In the letter, National Hot Rod Association warned racers about being ineligible to participate in future racing at National Hot Rod Association events if they continue appearing on the show. 3. Rivalry Between the Original Series and The New Orleans Franchise. The New Orleans franchise of Street Outlaws was created by the producers because of the increasing number of viewers. This ensured that more car lovers in New Orleans could learn about street racers in their area. Thus, Kelley, in the original Street Outlaws series, was moved to the New Orleans series. Kelley’s new relocation made a large number of viewers abandon the old series for the New Orleans franchise. It happened because most of the viewers wanted to watch the career development of Kelley. This action raised a lot of dust and caused a fall out between some racers and fans of the two shows. 4. The Show Itself Wasn’t Actually Illegal. Despite the controversy and worry surrounding Street Outlaws, there wasn't actually any illegal activity going down on the show. Every race was cleared and permitted by the city the crew happened to be visiting that episode. The crew would put in for a permit, which would either be denied or approved by local officials. To keep things extra safe and legal, local police officers would often drop by to keep an eye on the races and the roads were always shut down for the racers' private use. Really as far away from illegal (or street) as you can possibly get. Unfortunately, some cities, like Tulsa, Oklahoma, for example, wound up changing their minds and eventually stopped allowing Street Outlaws to film on the streets. In the case of Tulsa, the thinking was the same as the NHRA, the city was worried it would appear they were promoting illegal activity. 5. The Street Outlaws Series Started with A Website. According to tvovermind.com, in 2002, Justin Shearer, who is also known as Big Chief, created a website which was a platform to publish work for "The List." There were only 60 people involved at that time. These people comprised of car lovers and friends who were considered the best street racers in the country. Today, the website has grown to become a hit show that's aired on Discovery Channel every week with the number of viewers increasing exponentially. It does show that diligence and consistency pay off. 6. The Show Attracts Discontent. The same way that the show is receiving a ton of accolades from car lovers across the globe, it’s also receiving all sorts of criticism from a lot of people. A good example is the National Hot Rod Association. They detest the show. A few other big names in the automotive industry also dislike the show alike or with a little bit more venom. According to Discovery, some people hate the show so much that they are appealing to the Discovery Channel, asking for the show to be canceled. 7. Racers Took Part in Illegal Races Street Outlaws racers have been accused by more traditional drag racers of not only flouting the rules of the game but also participating in illegal street races, which Justin “Big Chief” Shearer shares more about here. The aired races were usually done in a safe and secure manner, but what the producers don't show viewers is that racers often participate in local races across town just before or after shooting. Fans of Street Outlaws have raised concerns about the legitimacy of the show since street racing is illegal. But making a show about something illegal does not make the show itself illegal. Those that have had run-ins with the law were as a result of their illegal activities – which we would shed more light on as we progress – and not for being cast members. 8. Street Outlaws Crew Has Been Involved in Serious Accidents The Street Outlaws crew is not new to accidents, and that's particularly the case for Daddy Dave, Big Chief, and Derek Travis. Dave "Daddy" Comstock's accident occurred when he was street racing with no rubber on the track or anything sprayed on the road. Daddy Dave's car flipped up to 6 times before hitting the wall and landing him in the hospital. For Big Chief, his accident took place during the filming of his race against Brian "Chucky" Davis. Big Chief's car landed in a ditch, and he suffered from a fractured collarbone and spinal cord injuries. In the case of Derek Travis, he didn't mention the cause nor the location of the accident, but we know that the vehicle, which he borrowed from his friend, Bill Brown, suffered substantial damage. 9. At Least Two Street Outlaws' Members Cars Have Been Stolen James "The Reaper" Goad's 1955 Chevrolet, which is valued at about $175,000 was stolen. James reported the theft to the Oklahoma City police, and luckily the vehicle was found in good shape two days after the theft incident. Another Street Outlaws member that has been a victim of theft is David "Bird" Jones. The Bird's 1967 Chevrolet Camaro, which is worth about $100,000 was nicked by someone who was caught on surveillance camera, but it's not clear whether David Jones ever got it back. 10. A Racer Has Been Arrested for Drug Peddling Apparently, participating in illegal street races and smack talks weren't enough for Street Outlaws members, so they had to be involved in more serious crimes like drug peddling. Rhett Peters confessed to using his shop for selling crystal methamphetamine and has been convicted multiple times for drug trafficking. Another racer who couldn't stay out of the drug business is Pass Christian. He stockpiled about half a pound of drugs for almost a month before he was busted, and slammed with several charges bordering on drug trafficking. 11. The Shooting Incident The thing with fame is that it brings you money, influence, and in the case of Shawn Ellington, a hail of bullets. While Street Outlaws members were involved in criminal activities, it seems other criminals had a keen interest in the show. In 2015, an unidentified gunman fired at least 11 bullets into the shop of Shawn Ellington. Fortunately, no one was in the shop located in Oklahoma on that fateful day. From police reports, it appears that the shooter showed up on a motorcycle and even headed toward Shawn's residence. Midwest Street Cars, the Street Outlaws crew's auto shop placed a $5,000 bounty on the shooter. 12. Ronnie Pollard Was Arrested for Stealing an Engine Despite having occasional run-ins with the law, Street Outlaws drag racers still did not shun vices. Ronnie Pollard, an occasional drag racer on the show, along with Christopher Goodman, and Jerry Clyde Stephenson Jr., were arrested for stealing two engines estimated to be around $500,000. Ronnie Pollard and partner in crime Christopher Goodman Although Ronnie Pollard was not really the mastermind of the operation, he was charged for his involvement. The gang leader, Jerry Clyde Stephenson Jr. is a well-known criminal with five felonies, so Ronnie knew exactly what he was getting into. 13. A Street Outlaws Driver Was Slammed with Murder Charges With many Street Outlaws racers involved in accidents, it's only a matter of time before someone gets killed. Unfortunately, for Izzy Valenzuela, two people were reported dead after his opponent, Michael Gevorgyan, lost control of the wheel and crashed into the bystanders. 14. Two Street Outlaws Drivers Died due to Undisclosed Reasons The reality TV show introduced Butch DeMoss in season two, and his 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle instantly caught the attention of fans. Sadly, before DeMoss could really make a name for himself in the show, he died at the age of 43. Butch's family or Street Outlaws didn't disclose any reasons for his passing. Another sad demise on the show was that of Tyler "Flip" Piddy. Just like Butch DeMoss, the details surrounding Flip's exact cause of death are still sketchy, with neither Street Outlaws nor the family going into any specifics. 15. One of The Show's Stars Once Fell Asleep on The Wheel With a lot of crazy activities that take place on and off the set of the reality TV show, it doesn't come as much of a surprise that a drag racer by the name, of JJ Da Boss, literally fell asleep on the wheel. This unusual crash occurred when JJ Da Boss was heading home after a long night of street racing. JJ Da Boss was driving a pickup towing a 1949 Chevrolet pickup and a 1966 Chevy II when he dozed off, and both cars he was towing landed in a ditch. To make matters worse, JJ Da Boss had a broken rib and hand, as well as a few cuts and bruises.

If you have a deep affinity for cars and street racing, more than likely the Discovery hit show Street Outlaws is saved on your DVR. The show, which follows the underground Oklahoma City street racing circuit, gives fans an inside look at how the culture brings car lovers together and shows their favorite drivers compete for big money prizes and street cred titles. Every single one of Street Outlaws episodes comes with a valid warning: 'Just because we're dumbasses, don't mean you can be too. So don't do any of the sh*t that we do at home.' This is a reminder that no matter how skillful you are with cars, if you’re pushing the envelope while behind the wheel, accidents become far more likely. Using the proper safety equipment, getting proper training, and racing on a closed course help minimize risk and hopefully lead to a better outcome, but there’s no way to be completely safe. How did the most severe car crash of the show end up? Make sure to read till the end and find it out. 1. JJ Da Boss and his wife Tricia Day In January of 2022, spouses JJ Da Boss and Tricia Day were involved a scary crash while they were filming America's List for the series. Tricia suffered more serious injuries than JJ did and spent a week in the hospital after the vehicle she was in crashed into several rental cars that were brought to set. She underwent surgery on both of her hips, as per The Capital Sports Report, and her vehicle was totaled in the process, meaning she will more than likely not be racing for the rest of filming the show's season. This is not the first time that JJ has been injured behind the wheel. According to a 2017 article from Dragzine, JJ fell asleep behind the wheel while driving to Arkansas and struck a concrete culvert on the highway at 55 miles per hour. He sustained a broken right hand as well as rib injuries and a series of cuts and bruises but otherwise walked away from the accident virtually unscathed. 2. Precious Cooper Precious Cooper was also involved in a nasty crash in 2021 where she was run off the road and her car flipped over nine times. She was in a very serious car crash in the new season of Street Outlaws: Memphis, which Discovery released the exclusive clip of her harrowing accident. Things quickly went wrong as soon as the race started. The South Carolina racer Stevie Croom, Cooper’s opponent, lost control of his car and swerved left to almost hit her Ziptie Nova. While he stopped in few seconds to turn back right, Cooper has already turned hard left herself to avoid the collision. Unfortunately, she drove into the gravel and turned right to come back to the track caused her car flip over nine times. She’s been visibly shaken by the scary accident but luckily she appeared to be fine and didn’t have any injuries. 3. Kamikaze Street Outlaws' "Kamikaze" Chris had spent many years and his life savings – transforming the ELCO, also known as 1981 Chevrolet El Camino made famous in the Oklahoma City street racing scene by the late Tyler Priddy (better known as “Flip”) into a world-class twin-turbo thoroughbred as he journeyed to compete with street racing’s best. But all of his momentum came to a screeching halt – literally when Chris lost control of the ELCO on a night he says he didn’t actually intend to race. The incident left the ELCO in ruins –the body, chassis, engine, turbochargers, virtually all of it a compete loss. Chris has spent the months since working to pick up the pieces and plot his return. Chris “Kamikaze” stands next to the ELCO that he crashed during the taping of the Street Outlaws (photo by Kamikaze Chris Facebook) Despite his fame, Chris remains a working-class guy. “There have been times during this show, I’ve been dirt-broke poor. So the ‘underdog’ thing, that I’m labeled as, it’s real. It’s not some kind of ‘role’ I’ve tried to play.” He said. 4. Shannon Poole Veteran racer and Street Outlaws: New Orleans television star Shannon Poole was involved in a harrowing accident while competing at the Gulfport Dragway’s Fat Tuesday Mardi Gras Blowout in February 2020. Poole was racing in his familiar nitrous oxide-assisted 1964 Corvette when, in an incredible scene the likes of which the sport rarely sees outside of nitro and radial-tire racing, climbed onto its rear bumper near the finish stripe and took flight. The car, from what we can see in the existing footage, turned sideways in mid-air and slammed down on its nose, erupting into a fireball as the fuel lines were likely severed. The car then barrel-rolled to a stop in the shutdown area. Reports indicate that even immediately after the crash, Shannon was able to answer all questions and was completely conscious. He showed no signs of major injuries, but was still brought to a local hospital to undergo medical surveillance. 5. Lizzy Musi Lizzy joined Street Outlaws No Prep Kings event in South Carolina in her brand-new 1969 Chevy Camaro dragster built by Robert Hayes Race Cars. It was only her third race in the Camaro and, needless to say, things didn't go as planned. Musi lineup up against Brandon James' Chevy Nova and, as the lights went green, it looked like she would score a comfortable win. However, only a couple of seconds into the race, she lost control of "Bonnie" and slammed nose-first into the guardrail. Despite the violent crash, Lizzy got out of the car uninjured. Lizzy Musi and her “Bonnie” in the first round of ‘Street Outlaws No Prep Kings’ at Darlington Dragway She was obviously taken to the hospital for a routine evaluation but returned to the drag strip to support Kye Kelley, her teammate and longtime boyfriend, who was also racing that day. Needless to say, she had the surprise of her life when Kelley asked the big question at the starting line. She said "yes!" This is not the first time that Lizzy has been injured behind the wheel. She got her first bad crash in the season-opening PDRA Texas Nationals at the Texas Motorplex outside Dallas in 2015 and another terrifying ordeal in 2019. 6. Big Chief A night of street racing ended poorly for Street Outlaws star Justin “Big Chief” Shearer. He and costar Brian “Chucky” Davis were involved in a terrifying car crash in November 2015 that left their cars totaled and Big Chief with gruesome injuries. Street Outlaws star Justin “Big Chief” Shearer recovered following that terrifying car crash, but his beloved car wasn’t so lucky as it was totaled in the accident. His 1969 Pontiac LeMans was his first car and gave him his first taste of street racing, which helped lead to his popular Discovery Network show. He’s mourned the loss of what he calls his “first love” with one final picture of his wrecked vehicle via Instagram. Picture of his wrecked car (photo by Big Chief Instagram) Photo by Courtesy of Facebook/Instagram 7. Jeff Lutz Street legal drag racing star and chassis builder Jeff Lutz was uninjured in a crash on Sunday behind the wheel of his all-new 1957 Chevy during filming for an upcoming episode of Street Outlaws at the Memphis International Raceway in Tennessee. Jeff Lutz, who debuted his new twin-turbo’57 at the Tri-Five Nationals in August, was racing alongside Street Outlaws star “Daddy Dave” Comstock when he drifted out of the groove and lost control of the car, careening across the centerline and striking the wall nose-first. The car spun to a stop and Lutz exited immediately and began surveying the damage. Lutz has endured an earlier excursion with the guardrail, as well, that forced he and his crew to patch the once-pristine composite front end back together. Photo by Motortrend 8. James Doc Love Throughout his tenure on Street Outlaws, James "Doc" Love became renowned among fans of the show for his racing prowess. Driving a souped-up 1970 Chevy Monte Carlo that he dubbed "The Street Beast" for most of his time on-screen, Doc proved that he meant it when he said his car was "set on kill" for any competitors that got in his way. "Me and the Street Beast were in an unfortunate big end accident while filming a very important race in Nebraska for the OG show," Doc said by way of an explanation. He then went on to detail exactly what went down. "Car barrel rolled 5-6 times and even knocked three 8- to 10-inch round Cedar trees clean off at the ground," he said of how the crash transpired, which caused some injuries as well. Subsequently, he thanked fans for their support through his recovery process, which has been pretty long and arduous. 9. Jame Finney James Finney, also known as Birdman was hospitalized overnight after he was involved in one of two serious crashes that occurred while the team filmed its racing program for The Discovery Channel on a highway west of Casper. Finney would be transported to Wyoming Medical Center where he said that the doctors and nurses have been excellent. His initial condition was reported as “Alert but with lots of injuries.” However, he would remain in a lot of pain. A shattered left hand, three broken ribs, and three bruised vertebrae that doctors initially thought might be broken were the main cause of that pain. James “Birdman” Finney had an accident on Friday during Street Outlaws LIVE at Virginia Motorsports Park (photo by James Finney Facebook) Most concerningly, they would also find a spot on Finney’s heart after complaints of a hard time breathing and chest pain. That would initially be a major worry but was later found to be a small tear on his aorta that will heal naturally. Finney would be able to return home after spending just over a day in the hospital. 10. Daddy Dave – the scariest and near-death crash It happened at the Amarillo Dragway in Texas. Dave was driving a nitrous-fed Chevy II and struck the wall seconds after the race started. Daddy Dave suffered a serious concussion as one of the nitrous bottles came free of its mount and shot out the side window of the car, propelled by a nearly full charge of the escaping gas. The bottle struck Dave in the head on its way out the window. His helmet most likely saved his life, and to this day, Dave has no memory of the crash. In fact, has no recollection of the few hours prior to the crash. That chunk of time is just gone. What do you think what was the most insane crash? Share your opinion in the comments section and don’t forget to like and share to your social media network.

Recently, Justin “Big Chief” Shearer has shared a post on Instagram for girlfriend Jacky Braasch on her birthday. “Happy Birthday @jackiebraaasch !!!! Birthday burnouts and n20 purges to blow out the candles! I truly couldn’t live without you, and I wouldn’t even want to try. Yall go wish her a happy birthday...cause 21 is a big deal you guys lol. I love you Jackie Braasch!!!” Would you like to know more about Jackie Braasch’s professional career, and her affair with Big Chief? How rich is she, as of now? If you are interested, stay tuned and find out. Early Life and Education Concerning her early life, Jackie spent her childhood in Joliet, Illinois, where she was raised alongside her sister by their parents, whose names and professions are unknown, except that she was born into a family of auto lovers, and she developed her love for street races very early. Talking about her father, he inspired her love for cars and she used to go with him to the race track, and help him in his garage. Later she revealed that her father began building his 1985 Chevy Camaro the very year she was born. And as she grew, she started learning the family trade too. Jackie was only eight years old, but still distinguishing herself as a racer with regular victories in the Junior Dragster Division. Career As the years passed, Jackie’s love for racing only grew, so by the age of 17 she had become the owner of a full-sized dragster, and started to pursue her dream job as a professional motorsports racer. Her professional career started when she began to participate regularly in such championships as the Super Pro as well as the Rocket Brand Race Fuel Bracket Series, both at Route 66 Raceway in her hometown. Moreover, in the year of 2014, she raced alongside 398 other women in the Car Chix Ladies Only Drag Race and finished as one of the top 12 finalists. Therefore, owing to her incredible feat in racing, she was even crowned the “Car Chix Girl” in 2015 and featured in the 2015 Car Chix Calendar as Ms. May, winning a Spitzer Dragster with a 510ci Big Block Chevy. Photo by Jackie Braasch Instagram Apart from her career as a professional racer in the sports business, Jackie has another job as a preschool teacher, which adds to her fortune. Jackie Braasch is one of these remarkable women. Braasch’s career as a professional auto racer and member of the women’s racing organization began early, making her a role model for women who want to race dirty. Although she started her career as a preschool teacher, she rose to fame and acclaim through street racing. Photo by Jackie Braasch Instagram Jackie Relationship with Big Chief Justin advanced his career to become a TV personality in the famous TV series street outlaws, which is aired on the Discovery channel. His career became so rewarding with time and also required a lot of commitment. When it comes to her involvement in the entertainment industry, Jackie Braasch achieved enormous popularity through her relationship with Big Chief. They have been seen in the reality TV show “Street Outlaws” together since early 2017, when Jackie came into the spotlight but gaining mostly negative attention, because he was married to Alicia, with whom he has two sons: Corbin Shearer and Covil Shearer. Jackie was accused of ruining the marriage, however, the couple didn’t confirm their relationship until 2018, when Big Chief announced that he was in the process of divorce, while Jackie also received support and positive critiques thanks to her successful career. On February 21, 2016, Justin posted how Jackie Braasch and Alicia met, and it seemed that no fights were brought about. This proves that the relationship between both parties is of good terms. Photo by Big Chief Instagram Jackie Braasch and Big Chief have been dating ever since up to now. They share a similar passion for cars and racing. All in all, we are looking forward to Big Chief to settle down in a relationship with Jackie Braasch since no fights have ever emerged since the two started dating.

Justin Shearer aka Big Chief was born in the rolling hills of Louisville Kentucky in 1980. He moved to Oklahoma in 1992. He comes from a family who takes street racing quite seriously. At the young age of 9 Chief would ride his bike to watch the street races on Old Route 66. These days Chief is the go-to guy for street racing in the Oklahoma City area. Chief recently finished up the multi-year project of completely transforming his first car into the baddest twin turbo GTO on the planet. Nicknamed "The Crow" the car has what it takes to move quickly up the list. His passion and prowess for driving eventually led to a second career on television as he and a few others like Kye Kelley, JJ Da Boss, Ryan Martin… appeared on Street Outlaws and its subsequent spinoffs. Justin has been notably absent in the current season of America’s list, a spinoff show that is part of the larger Street Outlaws Franchise. Check out what happened. Viewers tuned in for the first episode of season two, hoping to see Big Chief get his racing gear on and win some prizes, but he was nowhere to be seen. Street outlaws’ racers and fans alike were shocked to learn that Big Chief had taken a step back from racing. Some statements about why Big Chief quit Photo by Street Outlaws Facebook Now we have some rumors that Big Chief has quit the show and it was all because of some argument between him Precious and Jackie, during the first night of filming Street Outlaws. In the aftermath of this altercation, Big Chief decided to pack and leave. The news came as a shock, especially as Justin was one of the reasons why America’s List was greenlit in the first place. Some people speculate that Shearer walked away from the show because the producers wouldn’t abolish the ‘Chase is a Race’ Stipulation which is part of the contest. Though the stipulation adds more drama to everything, most people agree that it is quite unnecessary. In any case, we can’t know for sure, as the producers chose not to include the argument that led to Justin’s departure during the first driver’s meeting. Some reports state that Big Chief left due to the exhausting racing schedule. It comes after he told viewers on social media that he took some time off from the show to focus on his family and the workshop, as well as to relax. He confirmed on Instagram that he is sitting the new America’s List out. “building your own shit is so rewarding, but it makes you realize that every little detail matters. tbh, sometimes we talk about doing something and it's easy to think "eh, it makes such a small difference, it's not that big of a deal". but when you're doing an entire build, those little things that you think wouldn't make a big difference add up. they do make a difference. and i am incredibly grateful that even though it takes longer to do, justin helps me do it. we have realized that nothing in life is worth doing, unless you are willing to put 1000% into it... like taking off your headers to do some grinding on them to get them just a liiiiiittle better” Photo by Jackie Instagram Other rumors suggested the show may have let him go, but Justin denied this speculation in April, stating he would return in following seasons. Due to his success and popularity on Street Outlaws, viewers have made their assumptions. “Chief is seasoned street racer, trash-talking and arguments won’t make him leave. If I had to guess, the dispute was about the wing on Chief’s car. Maybe that’s why he left”, speculated a fan. What is Big Chief doing now? Big Chief had still been participating in some races, such as the daily driver event, RC car racing, and a Cash Days RC event that he won. His previous Instagram bio claimed he is a “Street Outlaws” Race Master, and fulltime goofball / race car driver”, which he has now changed to: “Professional Street Race Enthusiast.” Photo by Big Chief Instagram Looking at his girlfriend Jackie’s Instagram page, it appears the couple have returned home. He has also confirmed that he is “sitting this one” when asked about America’s List, and respected the decision for Shawn to be the race master. He also offered the public to book him in for races, shows and appearances, which has been removed. Looking at his Instagram, he is also focusing on his YouTube channel Midwest Street Cars, where he works on his new car project. Photo by Big Chief Instagram Now check out Big Chief’s video, let him tell you why he did and what he did.

JJ Da Boss and the Big Chief are two popular figures in the world of street racing. These guys are OG street racers and over the years they have met numerous times battling it out on the street to find out which one should be the boss when it comes to conquering the streets. Today, Justin ‘Big Chief’ Shearer is easily the most distinguishable name in Oklahoma’s street racing scene. However, JJ Da Boss has also been making a name for himself on the tracks as well. Comparison between Big Chief and JJ Da Boss on 'Street Outlaws' has certainly drawn fans' attention, but what exactly is it all about? Let’s take a look. Big Chief vs JJ Da Boss: Experience Big Chief first discovered his love for drag racing when he was still a kid, 9-years old to be exact. This means that he has been racing for over three decades to date. With all this experience, it comes as no surprise that Justin is considered as someone who helped shape the drag racing industry. Photos by JJ Da Boss Instagram Like his counterpart, JJ Da Boss has also been drag racing since he was a toddler. In fact, if reports are to be believed, his mother would even bring him to races long before he had learned to walk! Consequently, he took to the street at a young age, driving every single car he could find along the streets of Memphis. In total, he has accumulated nearly four decades of experience, giving him a slight edge over the Big Chief. Photos by JJ Da Boss Instagram What cars do they drive? JJ Da Boss is well known for his love for American Mustangs. He is particularly fond of his 1966 Chevy Nova, which, he nicknamed Heifer. His car boasts a top speed of 139mph. Additionally, JJ’s Chevy Nova also has a manual transmission and a V8 N/A engine. In comparison, Big Chief favors the 60s Pontiac, which, comes heavily modified with all the latest specifications. Justin’s ProMod can reach up to 190 mph, meaning that he is easily faster than Da Boss. We should point out that ProMods give some racers an unfair advantage. Achievements and Records. JJ Da Boss is regarded as the head of the Memphis drag racing family. Owing to his status on the card, numerous racers often come together to compete for the honor of racing Da Boss. One such event even had a $100,000 purse for the best of them. According to oceanup.com as of March 2022, the 46-year-old is estimated to be worth around $1.2 million. The majority of his fortune comes from his key role and position as an OG cast member on Street Outlaws. He also has his own racing track that hosts events and races where he makes money. Photos by JJ Da Boss Instagram Another area where his money comes in is through his large amount of exotic and expensive cars, estimated to be worth over half a million combined. Photos by JJ Da Boss Instagram Big Chief’s racing career has also been equally impressive. Back in 2015 for instance, he’d win a $20,000 purse during the Outlaw Armageddon Series. His career in the sports industry has been active since the 1990s, and he has been an active member of the entertainment industry as a reality television personality since 2013. So, if you ever wondered how rich Big Chief is, it has been estimated by authoritative sources that the total size of his net worth is over $2 million, accumulated through his successful joint careers. If he continues to develop his career further, his net worth will certainly increase in forthcoming years. Photos by Big Chief Instagram Who is More Famous in Social Media? Due to fantastic car racing performance, JJ Da Boss has garnered a lot of fans on social media. JJ is an internet celebrity on various social media platforms. JJ regularly posts information regarding his career, which includes announcements of upcoming car racing competitions, recent career endeavors, and other highlights. He has more than 670.000 followers on his official Facebook page. He has more than 190.000 followers on his Instagram page. Photos by JJ Da Boss Instagram With almost a million followers on Instagram alone and over million on Facebook page, Big Chief definitely has the most fans on Social Media. Photos by Big Chief Instagram Check out the video below, enjoy one of the battles of Big Chief and JJ Da Boss

Kye Kelley and Lizzy Musi got engaged in July, 2021. Kyle proposed to Lizzy on one of the episodes of ‘Street outlaws’ No Prep Kings at Darlington Dragway in Hartsville, South Carolina. Fans of ‘Street Outlaws’ already call them drag racing’s power couple and they are getting ready for the elegant but epic wedding in the end of this year. How did Kye Kelley and Lizzy Musi's relationship start? Kelley and Musi’s first met during a PDRA event where Kyle participated in a racing competition. Lizzy neither knew who Kyle was at that time nor she had any knowledge about Street Outlaws. Kye on the other hand knew Lizzy’s father. In Fact, her father was the one who introduced him to her. The pair then became fast friends. They share similar hobbies and both of them have a love for racing. Soon their friendship turned into a relationship. Later Musi also joined ‘Street Outlaws’ which made the pair much closer. Photo by Kye Kelley Facebook Did they officially manage to tie the knot? Kye Kelley and Lizzy Musi started dating in 2017 and have been together for nearly 5 years. Many fans are wondering if the couple has decided their wedding date. Photo by Kye Kelley Facebook Lizzy enjoyed a bachelorette trip at The Savoy Hotel & Beach Club on Miami Beach a couple weeks ago, where she was joined by her mother and friends. Lizzy has seemingly been a part of Kye Kelley family, she called herself Mrs. Kelley. Those mean a lot of hints for their coming nuptials. Photo by Lizzy Musi Facebook Finally, after a year engagement, the young are ironing out the details of their wedding day, which will take place on 19 November, 2022. Photo by The White Magnolia The couple will have their rehearsal dinner at the Magnolia Manor on night of November 18 and ceremony take place at The White Magnolia in Kentwood, LA. Photo by The White Magnolia The White Magnolia is a rustic property sitting on a 110-acre horse and cattle farm and offering an ideal setting for couples seeking a stylish yet tranquil milestone celebration. Photos by The White Magnolia Facebook When party is over, the newlyweds will stay at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amite. The wedding is likely to be attended by a raft of famous racers, including Lizzy Musi’s NOLA colleagues, and so on. The couple, who effusively share their feelings for each other on social media, have registered some of their wished activities for honeymoon, such as couple escapade private tour, piton zip tour zip line in the Soufriere Hotwire, discover St. Lucia. Let’s wait when the flowers are in full bloom at their venue! This is going to be the most GORGEOUS and EPIC wedding days in racing history!

As some of our favorite Street Outlaws competitors are wrapping up with No Prep Kings as the series has come to a close for the season, we would think that some of them might be ready to go on vacation. Contrary to popular belief, though, racing seems to carry itself pretty much around the calendar, so Kye Kelley Reaper, Justin Swanstrom and many of his competitors are already in the garage and getting ready for the next thing on the list – Mega Cash Days. Here, competitors will have a chance to go up against some of the most intense racers in the drag racing world and have the opportunity to grab some serious cash along the way. Last time, it was a big tire event that was won by Brandon James from California, a guy whose name was not familiar to many racers and nearly none of the Street Outlaws viewers and yet he managed to grab the $100 000 prize from the Memphis, 405, and many other racers that claim the streets as their own. He did it behind the wheel of his ’68 Ford Mustang and we are sure that he will be coming back this year to try and repeat last year’s success. Mega Cash Days will have a different set of requirements than No Prep Kings. For one, cars have to show up on a small tire instead of the big tire machines that we see at NPK. This time, we take a little bit of a trip behind the scenes with some racing downtime that means maintenance work time. Kye Kelley As Kelley said on his Youtube channel, he has several different variations of the one and only “Shocker” Chevrolet Camaro in his garage. The one that we’ve seen most recently is the No Prep Kings shocker and it sits on a set of big tires. The variation on the table this time is the machine that’s being called the “Street Shocker” for the time being. Kelly also tells us that he has one other variation of the sinister black Camaro that he’s planning on selling because it doesn’t quite fit the mold for what he’s looking to do on race day. Photo by Kye Kelley Racing At the beginning of this year, testing for American List season 2 David Gates running the original Shocker wrecked, and that car was pretty much destroyed. Since then, Wizard Racecars rebuilt it, or pretty much built new car with the parts left from the original Shocker. However, the roll bars and a lot of the staff from the car actually went to the built of the new Street Shocker. In any case, the goal at hand this time is to try and take the Street Shocker from its current condition to being race ready for Mega Cash Days. The new, Street Shocker is pretty much updated than the previous/original Shocker that own Kye Kelley. It has a small block in it, and will be running in a small tire on next Mega Cash Days. So it is sitting on a 28x10-5 small tires, we are pretty sure that this car can run and on big tires. Also can run a 5 inch motor 738ci Pat or 959ci. This car is set up for any engine combination that Kye Kelley wants to run. Kye Kelley did run in Fastest in America show this year as well on small tires in his small tire Shocker with a small block in it and he did pretty good. He made a little bit over the thousand at that tire and that’s pretty much all you’re going to need on 28x10-5 tire unless they prep the street. According to Kye, he feels as if he has already conquered the big tire track and street scenes so, in his eyes, taking a car with small tires to the street is the last frontier. Photo by Kye Kelley Racing Video by Kye Kelley Racing Justin Swanstrom Justin “Lil Country” Swanstrom has revealed his Nitrous powered, small-tire Mustang that he is planning on racing during this event. Photo by Justin Swanstrom It’s named Alimony and this Mustang has a huge engine, relative, of course, to the small tire requirement that they have to follow, and to be honest, as soon as we saw that engine the first thing that came to mind is that thing looks like it is producing some huge power numbers. Well as always, big power and small tires are not the best combos when you are on the street, and considering how bad the surface was last year and how the guys with the big tires were unable to put the power down, we think that Justin’s dad, Big Country will have his hands full to tune this engine properly in order to avoid loss of traction. Photo by Justin Swanstrom A big team like the Swan Gang will surely find a way to get this down the road at the event so why don’t we check out the video and see how the brand-new Alimony Mustang looks on the track. Video by Justin Swanstrom Reaper After not seeing Reaper for a while, we check in with the Street Outlaws Reaper SS YouTube channel as our host gives us a little bit of a tour of his latest addition to the collection. he has quite a few things to brag about and the biggest one is definitely that black small tire Corvette that is in his driveway. Photo by Street Outlaws Reaper SS The Chevrolet Corvette is pretty slick looking and is unlike much of what we have seen out there on the streets or in other competitive drag racing formats. Whether or not this machine will charge its way to the top is yet to be determined. However, in the looks department, the Corvette is one awesome set of wheels. Let’s check out what Reaper has built for this occasion and hear his brand new small tire Vette roar. Video by Street Outlaws Reaper SS “Uninvited” Racers Mega Cash Days showcasing some of the best street racers will be back on the Discovery Channel. Chris “Boosted” Hamilton, both host and street racer on “Mega Cash Days,” shared details on this year’s event. “We’re going to do another ‘Mega Cash Days,’ but it’s going to be different,” he announced in a Facebook live post. “‘Mega Cash Days’ is coming, and it will be small tire.” Another rule that Boosted has set in stone for this event is that he is not going to allow fiberglass shell or carbon shell tube chassis cars, instead, all the cars need to be steel roof and steel quarters. All-wheel drive cars are once again a no go just like last year, and it seems that wheelie bars will be out due to the small tire rule. According to Hamilton, more details will come on prep, water and pairings. The event is slated to start in November, but he’s currently undecided on concrete or asphalt as a racing surface. Hamilton did say that he’s building the invite list. The brand new controversy regarding this event is the fact that some racers have been invited to the event, only to be uninvited a while later. Interesting that there was some topics showed that Black Sheep Mafia group will join the game. These are mostly small tires racers and real street racers. They’ve raced small tires on NPK, Fastest in America and previous Mega Cash Days as well. Those small tire heavy hitters are Brent Self, Russell Stone, David Gates, Adam Plunkett, Byron Jordan, Stephen Brindle, Stan Allen, Ryan Manuel, Cory Cox and Kayla Morton. We think they’ve called them “Uninvited” because Kayla Morton is on the Black Sheep Mafia team, and she has been dating Boosted for quite a while now, so we are sure that this was a very tough conversation for him, uninviting his girlfriend and her team to the race that he is organizing. Furthermore, they are true small tire hitters and would have caused some big upset for those big tires racers that have just swapped the tires on the same insanely powerful cars raced in the No Prep Kings events, and taken the wheelie bars off. Photo by Black Sheep Mafia

Racers come to the Haltech World Cup Finals: Import vs Domestic Presented by Wiseco (WCF) each year to race against the best in the world and be a part of something special. This year, racers Jim Howe, John Odom, and Jeff Lutz came directly from the “Street Outlaws No Prep Kings” series finale to Maryland International Raceway to have some fun and be a part of the WCF. Photo by Dragzine The trio of No Prep Kings racers jumped right into the deep end of the WCF and entered the Outlaw vs Extreme class. The bump spot for Outlaw vs Extreme is typically in the mid 6-second zone, so it wasn’t going to be easy to make the field. According to Howe, coming to the WCF was a great way to expand the NPK brand and set some records too. “We got a chance to meet fans that didn’t get to see us this year and people who haven’t been exposed to the NPK world. This was a good opportunity for us to expand the brand and have some fun. This was an important event for John Odom because he wanted to set the GTR world record and this is the event to do it at. I have a lot going on since we need to get our small tire cars ready for the big cash days event, but I told Jason Miller we would be here, and what better way to end the year with the no-prep cars than at the WCF.” Photo by Dragzine Lutz has done his fair share of 1/4-mile racing in his career, and even has an NMCA Pro Mod championship on his resume from when the class still ran the full 1320. The WCF had always been on his radar, and this year seemed like the best time to come check it out. “Normally this event falls on one of our races so I couldn’t make it in the past. I’ve always wanted to check this event out and I love Maryland International Raceway, so it made sense to come out this year. The GTO had never made a full 1/4-mile pass and I haven’t been 1/4-mile racing since 2015. We changed the rear gear before we came and that was it,” Lutz says. Photo by Dragzine Before Howe won his Limited Drag Radial world title and started no-prep racing, he was a successful bracket racer. The WCF gave Howe an opportunity to return to his roots and make some full pulls at a world-class facility. “It’s fun to try and run some 1/4-mile stuff like I used to. I hadn’t run this car in the 1/4-mile under power, so it was neat to see what it can do. We weren’t trying to hurt parts and didn’t bring any gear sets to try. The plan was to run the cars in full NPK trim and see what they could do. The only changes we made were to the tire pressure and the wheelie bars. There’s a lot of people that don’t understand how fast these cars really are, and we want to show people what they’re capable of,” Howe explains. The NPK race format doesn’t include qualifying and that was an adjustment for Lutz coming from a traditional drag racing background. Lutz loved the idea of coming to an event and having to race his way into the field again. “It was exciting to go through qualifying again because it’s great to see where you stack up against the competition. The import cars and the racing scene has always fascinated me, and that started back in the days when I raced at the Orlando World Street Nationals. There are just so many badass cars here and I didn’t know what to expect. I came to have fun, there was no pressure on me,” Lutz states. Photo by Dragzine So, how did the NPK racers do? Howe secured the number two qualifying spot with a 5.74 at 248 MPH, however, his race day ended in round one when he broke a rearend. Lutz had an interesting first qualifying session when both parachutes ripped off his GTO on a 238 MPH run. He was able to get the car repaired, and qualified in the number nine spot, but fell in round one, as well. Odom had the most success of the three at the event. After qualifying number five in the field, Odom made it all the way to the semi-final round of the WCF. Photo by Dragzine While running on a 1/4-mile pass, Jeff Lutz’s GTO lost his parachutes. That’s a very scary deal at 238 miles an hour! Thankfully Jeff got the car stopped but the brakes were literally on fire because stopping by brakes without parachutes is almost impossible to do in the shutdown. This is certainly a situation where experience goes a long way. Jeff Lutz is an experienced driver so he can drive into the emergency services vehicle right at the end of the track and he stopped right next to the emergency staff. Photos by Flo Racing The photos and video show us that attempt along with awesome skill through the World Cup Finals 2022 Maryland International Raceway. Video by Pal Fiebru TV

Through the power of YouTube, these days, we are able to witness racing events like never before. Not only do we get the broadcast television version of events but we also can see what happens from the point of view of a wide variety of racers. With the nature of content these days, it’s amazing just how much deeper fans can dive if they really want to. We don’t just have to stick with what the major networks give us but we can also see behind the scenes with some of our favorite racers as well. This time, for example, we tune in with Lizzy Musi as she takes on No Prep Kings at the Great 8 in Ennis, Texas. As we’re in the swing of season five, Lizzy continues to be one of a top dog and favorite at every race. Photo by C.Paulshock Photography Lizzy come in Texas with a lot confidence in her car, a Edelbrock Performance/Lucas Oil “Bonnie” ’69 Camaro. She has been making rounds since coming back after her wreck. There is no doubt that bringing Bonnie back in the end of the championship is a very risky move, however, we have full confidence in the Musi team, as well as Robert Hayes team and with a guy as experienced as Pat Musi we believe that they made sure that all the small issues have been taken care of, and the car has been thru its shakedown already and it is now ready to race. Photos by Lizzy Musi It’s a tough deal to draw your teammates or even your future husband but when it comes down to business (and at this level, it’s all about business) you have an obligation to your sponsors and fans to not lay down to help advance someone else. This time it appears that Lizzy didn’t draw Kye Kelley. She is determined to get the win and support Kye with some much-needed assistance in the battle for point collection. Photo by Lizzy Musi In a latest vlog video, Lizzy recaps the Great 8 at Texas Motorcomplex on her YouTube channel. In the video, we spectate a lot of heated situations from chip draw to physical confrontations and Lizzy’s winning first round. We also get a unique opportunity to go behind the scenes in the pits to see just how much work is invested on race day. While some might think that the racers pull on the premises, race, and go home, it’s certainly not that simple. Instead, as we get the opportunity to spectate in this vlog, race weekend is a constant effort from start to finish. Video by Lizzy Musi Racing

Each and every year, the automotive community has a date marked on the calendar where we all go to Las Vegas and share what we’re passionate about. Naturally, we’re speaking of the annual SEMA show where both manufacturers and creators come together to show off their latest wears. No matter what kind of vehicle one prefers or what style they like that vehicle to cater to, the SEMA show really has something for everybody. This time, we head to Corleone Forged booth to check out the outstanding FireDonk builds from Shawn Ellington. As we know, Shawn likes to do things a little bit differently sometimes, and with this particular creation, he’s definitely making people wonder if the combo going to work in a competitive format. Video by LB Motorsports While everyone else seems to be constructing cars to be as light as possible, putting together the most efficient components to a well-oiled racing machine, Shawn went for the huge 26-inch wheels which are not the best decision if you are trying to put huge amounts of power down on the street. With that, Shawn sourced a 1974 Chevrolet Caprice and made it a big wheel car with tiny little rubber band tires wrapped around the heavy and massive wheels. Photo by Murder Nova Below, we check in with a tour of this 1974 Caprice showing what Shawn has done to make this thing special: a 427 LSX built by Texas Speed & Performance, Fuel Tech turbo and 26-inch Corleone Forged wheels. “Not the best thing to race with but whenever you’re building a donk, that is the best thing to race with,” said Shawn Ellington. Video by Discovery Seeing this heavy Chevy throw down is certainly going to create an interesting situation as the combination is about as unorthodox as it gets when it comes to competitive street racing. We have no doubt in our minds, though, that Ellington is definitely a guy who can pull such a feat off.

For those of you that have missed it, about one month ago Shawn and his Murder Nova were out testing in Alabama, and what looked like the perfect pass, suddenly turned bad and Shawn ended up putting the Murder Nova into the wall. The reason why we say that he had the perfect pass at Alabama International Dragway is the fact that as soon as he left the line the car had one wheel up in the air and was going straight as an arrow toward the finish line. Video by Murder Nova The bad thing happened when his Chevrolet Nova had an oil line blow off which created quite a mess under the car at high speeds. When the car ran over its own oil, it really lost control, violently swerving around the track. Shawn tried to keep it out of the wall, unfortunately, he was unsuccessful and the car did get into the wall at the top end of the track and scraped the side quite a bit. Photo by Murder Nova As Ellington and Phantom get ready to head to Rockingham for the next upcoming No Prep Kings event, they took a minute to tell everybody all about exactly what happened during the test session where things went sideways quite literally as Ellington ended up in the wall. Apparently, the crew didn’t even bring its own cameras to the session, as they said that it was supposed to be a quick and easy test of the equipment where they were going to go to the track, make a couple of hits, and go home. However, as Shawn points out, it seems like nothing can ever go that smoothly as the crew ended up getting tangled into several of precarious situations. The perfect NPK Nova. Photo by Murder Nova This time, we tune in as they give us the rundown of exactly what happened and how the car ended up in the wall. We also get to learn a little bit more about the exact damage to Murder Nova and where the car is now. Video by 187 Customs