Scott Taylor Adds Nitrous for VMP – Turning Up the Heat for Speed Promotions

Well folks, buckle up, because things are about to get wild at Virginia Motorsports Park. Scott Taylor is turning up the heat—literally. Just a couple of weeks after runner-upping with his brand-new ride at Famoso Raceway, Scott’s making some major changes ahead of the upcoming Speed Promotions event at VMP. He’s adding nitrous to the mix—and not just for kicks.

Here at Street Outlaws Talks, we’re always keeping a close eye on the action, and let us tell you: this move by Scott is big.

Photo by Scott Taylor Motorsports

Why the Switch?

At Famoso, Scott didn’t have nitrous. That was evident when he went head-to-head with the Gucci Nova—a nitrous-fed beast that ultimately edged him out. Now, with VMP coming up fast, Scott’s not taking any chances. He’s adding the juice to his ProCharger setup, hoping to close that power gap.

While Jeff Lutz recently tested a similar combo and mentioned on his YouTube channel that it only picked up one to two numbers with nitrous, let’s not forget—one or two numbers can be everything in a field this tight. At a race where everyone’s bringing their A-game, the smallest edge can be the difference between going home early and standing in the winner’s circle.

Photo by Mallory Elizabeth Photography

More Than Just Extra Power

Adding nitrous isn’t just about adding horsepower. In a setup like Scott’s, the nitrous is also helping to cool the intake air—something centrifugal superchargers like the ProCharger tend to heat up significantly. Cooler air equals denser air, and that means more power. So even if the nitrous isn’t getting sprayed in massive amounts, it’s still doing important work under the hood.

Let’s be real—Scott Taylor has always been fast. But this new car? It’s a different animal compared to his old Track Doe. Now that he’s got the added bite of nitrous, it’s going to be interesting to see how he lines up against the rest of the field.

VMP: The Perfect Storm

The Virginia Motorsports Park is known for being a fast track—and this upcoming Speed Promotions race could very well be the quickest one we’ve seen all season in the Outlaw 32 class. Weather’s looking good, the surface should be prime, and the heavy hitters are all dialing in their setups for max effort.

Photo by Megan Taylor

Expect to see screw blower cars flying, ProCharger setups locked in, and nitrous cars making serious noise. With conditions like these, this event could easily go down as one of the most competitive and exciting races of the year.

Can Anyone Beat Kye Kelley?

While we’re hyped to see what Scott does with his updated combo, don’t sleep on Kye Kelley. His car might not always be the most consistent, but when it’s on—it’s on. Kye’s running one of the lightest and most powerful setups out there, and if he can get all that horsepower down to the track without spinning or shaking, he could be the one to beat at VMP.

That said, consistency is still king, especially on a track where everyone is going to be pushing their combos to the limit. It’s going to take more than raw horsepower to take home the win—it’s going to take precision, timing, and a little bit of luck.

Final Thoughts

Scott Taylor adding nitrous is a sign of just how serious this VMP race is shaping up to be. Every racer knows they’ve got to squeeze out every last bit of performance if they want to keep up. At Street Outlaws Talks, we’re beyond excited to see how this all plays out. One thing’s for sure: Scott’s new car, now with nitrous, is going to be a handful. And in a field this stacked, that’s exactly what you need to be.

Stay tuned—we’ll be covering the results, the highlights, and all the behind-the-scenes action from VMP right here on Street Outlaws Talks. Don't forget to bookmark us and check back often for the latest from the street outlaw world.