Take a look Inside JJ Da Boss’s Garage: The Shocking Comeback of “Heer” and the Unbreakable Spirit of Street Outlaws!
Few names in street racing carry as much weight as JJ Da Boss, the Memphis-born outlaw racer whose passion, grit, and family-first mentality have made him a fan favorite on Street Outlaws. But what recently shocked fans across the racing world wasn’t a win on the street—it was what they found hiding inside JJ’s legendary garage.
🚨 A Devastating Crash, A Legendary Comeback
A few weeks ago, tragedy struck. JJ was towing two of his most iconic cars—“Heer,” a 1966 Chevy Nova, and “Old Heavy,” his legendary truck—when he dozed off behind the wheel. The crash was brutal. Traveling 55 mph, his trailer slammed into a concrete wall, sending both vehicles hurtling into a ditch. The result? Twisted frames, shattered body panels, and JJ himself hospitalized with a broken hand, cracked rib, and bruises.
But JJ’s heart wasn’t just in recovery—it was still with his cars.
🛠️ Why “Heer” Meant More Than Metal
“Heer” wasn’t just a race car. It was a symbol of JJ’s journey, a car he’d owned since his early 20s. Its name came from a simple typo by driver Precious Cooper, but it stuck—and so did the memories. This was the first car in JJ’s camp with a back-half chassis, a high-tech innovation in its time.
While most would’ve called it quits after the crash, JJ couldn’t walk away. Despite needing $15,000–$20,000 in repairs, he chose to rebuild—because to him, “Heer” represented history, loyalty, and love.
🔧 Rebuilding “Heer” at David Monday Race Cars
Together with his wife Trisha and racer Precious, JJ sent “Heer” to David Monday Race Cars. The car received a full makeover:
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Front and rear frame clips replaced
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Twisted panels repaired
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New body components added
This wasn’t just a fix—it was a rebirth. “Heer” came back louder, stronger, and ready to rule the streets once again.
💪 Old Heavy’s Bad Luck and JJ’s Never-Quit Mentality
“Old Heavy” didn’t escape unscathed either. After being rebuilt in just a week, it suffered another near-death moment—flipping twice during a test night in Memphis. But JJ and crew pulled out the dents and raced it the same weekend. That kind of resilience? That’s pure JJ Da Boss.
🏁 JJ Da Boss: From Rooftops to Racing Royalty
Born Jonathan Day in Joiner, Arkansas, JJ spent his early life working on roofs—but his heart was always in cars. By age 10, he was already racing on dirt roads, learning how to outsmart opponents without fancy equipment. One of his most famous tricks? Taking off on the second hand drop when others waited for the third.
JJ didn’t just inherit racing—he lived and breathed it, passed down through generations of family racers.
⛓️ Hard Time, Harder Comeback
JJ’s journey wasn’t without darkness. He served 8 years in federal prison, a time that reshaped him entirely. When he came out, he didn’t waste a second. He jumped back into the garage, flipping cars and putting everything he earned into building a future around racing. That passion never faded—it grew stronger.
👨👩👧👦 A Family Fueled by Horsepower
What truly sets JJ apart is how he’s built a racing dynasty:
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Trisha races Old Heavy and Zip Tie
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Precious Cooper dominates in the Malibu
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Doughboy and Chelsea (aka Bobcat) round out the family team
JJ even used smart tactics in racing—sometimes letting Trisha or Precious race against men who underestimated them, only to get smoked at the light.
🔥 Spin City, Secret Garage, and the Legacy of Memphis Street Racing
JJ didn’t just race—he created Spin City, his own underground racing world in Memphis. And while he owns a public shop in Millington, Tennessee, the real magic happens in his private garage—often called “Sketchy’s Garage.” It’s there that legends like Zip Tie and Heer are rebuilt, away from cameras, in pure focus and passion.
🚀 Building a Legacy of Steel, Grit, and Heart
From the ashes of wrecked metal, JJ Da Boss has built a name that echoes across America. Whether it’s Fastest in America or a quiet Saturday night in Memphis, JJ shows up with fire in his veins and family at his side.
He’s not just a racer. He’s a living legacy, a man who rewrote the street racing playbook with grit, soul, and an engine that never quits.
