Take a look at this, Murder Nova & Big Chief Put Their Friendship On The Line!
When the lights come on and the first race of the season kicks off, every racer feels pressure — but when the matchup is Murder Nova vs. Big Chief, that pressure hits different. Not only are these two Street Outlaws legends and longtime friends, but they also share one of the most storied rivalries in street-racing history.
This opening-season showdown isn’t just about winning.
It’s about ego, legacy, and pride — with their friendship caught right in the crossfire.
🔥 A Rivalry Years in the Making
Shawn “Murder Nova” Ellington and Justin “Big Chief” Shearer have been side-by-side through:
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The early OKC street-racing days
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405 list wars
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Team splits & reunions
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TV history on Street Outlaws
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Countless callouts and late-night passes
They built the scene together. They shaped the culture. But when they stage their cars and drop helmets, all that history gets pushed aside.
This first-race matchup brings back that classic Street Outlaws energy — two kings, one crown, no excuses.
🏁 The Race: Pressure, Stakes & Pride
Fans knew the season opener would deliver fireworks, but this wasn’t just another race. This was:
✅ First race of the season
✅ Fresh builds & new combos being tested
✅ A battle for momentum
✅ A fight to set the tone for 2025
✅ And a personal grudge between friends who refuse to lose
Trash-talk echoed. Crew members tightened belts. And the crowd held its breath as two of the most famous street cars in America rolled to the line.
⚙️ Tuning Wars & Driver Tension
Big Chief brought brains and horsepower — data logs, precision tuning, and raw confidence.
Murder Nova brought torque, strategy, and a quiet intensity sharper than ever.
Both teams knew one thing: first race bragging rights last all year.
This wasn’t the moment to play safe. It was the moment to put everything on the concrete and trust the car — and your instincts.
👊 Friendship vs. Competition
Shawn and Justin respect each other deeply. But in this moment?
They wanted to bury each other.
And that’s why fans love this rivalry. It has emotion, loyalty, betrayal, comeback stories, and raw horsepower — everything that defines Street Outlaws.
After the pass, whether one walked away smiling and one walked away frustrated, the respect remained. But the competitive fire burned hotter than ever.
