Paige Coughlin Shines at Virginia Motorsports Park – Takes Down the Champs and Wins Big!

Well, folks, the first day of action at Virginia Motorsports Park for the Street Outlaws No Prep Kings series is officially in the books—and what a day it was! Here at Street Outlaws Talks, we’re all about bringing you real, honest coverage from the world of Street Outlaws, and yesterday gave us plenty to talk about.

Photo by Paige Coughlin Racing 

“Beat the Champs” Delivers a Shocking Twist

Kicking things off was the highly anticipated Beat the Champs race. The format? Simple—take on the heavy hitters, the former champs, and see who survives. But nobody could’ve predicted this: all three champions were knocked out early.

• Kye Kelley lost in the first round to Mike Bowman.

• Ryan Martin fell to Paige Coughlin, also in the first round.

• Murder Nova (Shawn Ellington) made it to Round 2, but was taken out by Scott Taylor.

  
  

Talk about a shake-up! These are the guys most people have pegged to dominate every event, but the new wave came out swinging, and they weren’t holding anything back.

Paige Coughlin Steals the Spotlight

If there’s one name that deserves all the attention right now, it’s Paige Coughlin. After taking down Ryan Martin, she powered her way through to the finals to face none other than Scott Taylor—a serious contender with a consistently fast hot rod.

Photo by Megan Taylor

And while most would’ve bet on Scott in that matchup (and we’ll admit, we thought he had the edge too), Paige proved once again she’s a force to be reckoned with. From the Speed Promotions’ finish line angle, you could see just how close it was—but Paige edged Scott out and took home the $10,000 win.

That’s right—ten grand and a whole lot of momentum. While we don’t believe she’s taken home an Invitational win just yet in past seasons, this Beat the Champs victory is a huge step forward. She's been to the finals before, but now she’s got a W to back up her consistency.

Testing Shows Promising Speed for Saturday

Even though some top names bowed out early, the test passes told a different story. After his early exit, Ryan Martin made three strong test hits and looked dialed in. Jerry Bird and Kye Kelley also turned heads with some fast passes, especially Kye’s rip down the track against Jerry after his elimination.

Let’s not forget about Cold Pz (Colt Preston). Despite losing in the qualifier, he squared off against Brad Eglian in testing. Brad left the line two-tenths earlier, but Cold Pz nearly caught him at the stripe—proof that his car is moving.

Even "Daddy Dave" made a killer pass in testing. No doubt about it—Saturday’s Invitational is going to be packed with serious competition.

Photo by Megan Taylor

What’s Next for the Invitational?

From what we’re hearing, it looks like there will be 19 cars in the main Invitational. They’re still calling it Outlaw 32, but let’s be real—most of these events don’t end up with 32 cars showing up. Virginia does have a solid turnout since it’s within reach for a lot of racers, but even with a smaller car count, the competition is no joke.

The weather looks great, the air is solid, and the track is expected to be fast. That means we could see some seriously low ETs as the night unfolds. And with how quick everyone looked during testing, we’re in for a show.

Final Thoughts from Street Outlaws Talks

Congrats again to Paige Coughlin—what a breakout performance. She’s proving she’s not just showing up to race, she’s showing up to win. As for the rest of the field, Saturday will be a battle. The champs are angry, the challengers are confident, and the stage is set for an epic Invitational.

Stick with Street Outlaws Talks for more real-deal race coverage, behind-the-scenes stories, and the latest updates from the No Prep Kings series and beyond. We’re here to keep it raw, honest, and all about the street.