Check this, I Got Fired From Street Outlaws! What Happened? What’s Next?
For over a decade, Street Outlaws has been one of the most iconic shows in drag racing, building household names and giving racers opportunities they never dreamed of. But now, shocking news has rocked the racing world—after 13 years on TV, one of its long-time stars has announced: “I got fired.”
While the news caught many fans off guard, the racer himself has chosen to look back with gratitude, clear the air about rumors, and most importantly, reveal what’s next for his racing career.
13 Years of Street Outlaws: From Unknown to Household Name
The racer reflects on his 13-year journey on Street Outlaws, admitting that the experience shaped his life. Before TV, he was just another hard-working man building power lines. Without the show, he says, he may never have become a professional race car driver.
Thanks to Street Outlaws, he’s traveled the world—racing and meeting fans in Australia, Brazil, South Africa, and Canada. “Would I have been to all those countries without this? No, I wouldn’t have,” he admitted.
Clearing the Air: Why Speed Promotions Isn’t to Blame
Rumors swirled online that Speed Promotions “ran the show into the ground” in just one season. He strongly disagrees. He points out that Sam and Jen, the same people who helped create the show in the beginning, were still behind it. The difference now? Funding.
“They didn’t have the money they used to. They had to do what they had to do,” he explained. Still, he admits things weren’t handled perfectly, especially since the racers were given no real explanation after years of loyalty.
Loyalty Over Hate: Defending the Legacy
Instead of joining the chorus of disgruntled ex-employees, he urges fellow racers to remember who gave them their platform.
“Would you even be known without Sam putting us on TV? Look at your shop, your cars, your sponsors—you got that because of the show,” he said, emphasizing gratitude over bitterness.
To him, Street Outlaws has always been like a traveling circus, and he proudly embraces that label. “We laugh about it. We claim it. That’s what we do.”
Not the End: Racing Beyond Street Outlaws
Despite being “fired,” the passion for racing remains unchanged. In fact, he made it clear: they’re not done racing.
Currently, he and his team are making up for canceled Canadian races by running in Edmonton, Toronto, and Mission. Beyond that, they’ll compete in the Midwest Drag Racing Series, hit the winter series, and possibly branch out into other events like Duck races and radial racing.
“For the remainder of this calendar year, we will not be racing for Speed Promotions,” he confirmed, but added that the door remains open for next season.
The Future: Cars, Sponsors, and New Chapters
Even after a 13-year “10 minutes of fame,” the journey isn’t over. Sponsors, fans, and plenty of cars are still in the picture. In fact, he even joked that everything he owns is for sale—the OG cars, the rigs, and more—though the price would be “stupid high.”
Still, his focus isn’t on endings but on new beginnings. Road trips, car builds, and fresh races are already lined up. “We’re going to race somewhere,” he promised.
Final Thoughts
Being “fired” from Street Outlaws is far from the end of the road. It’s simply another chapter in a story that began with a small-town racer and grew into an international drag racing career.
The legacy of Street Outlaws is clear—it created stars, gave racers opportunities, and built memories that will last a lifetime. And while Speed Promotions may be out for now, the racing never stops.
Fans can rest assured: the cars aren’t going anywhere, and the racers aren’t done yet.
