Scott Taylor and Jerry Bird Dominate at Gulfport Dragway Ahead of Outlaw 32 Debut

Well, the 2025 season is officially heating up, and Gulfport Dragway just gave us a taste of what’s to come in the new Outlaw 32 series! Two Street Outlaws favorites—Scott Taylor and Jerry Bird—came out swinging this past weekend, both walking away with wins in their respective classes. It was a wild weekend for fans and racers alike, and if this is any indication of how the season is going to go, we’re in for one hell of a ride.

Photo by Scott Taylor Motorsports

Let’s kick things off with Scott Taylor, who just debuted his brand-new outlaw-style car—built specifically for the Speed Promotions Outlaw 32 series. This is a fresh no-prep build, and we’ve got to say, the car looks absolutely killer. Sleek, aggressive, and clearly built to win.

Scott made his first appearance with the new car in the Promod class at Gulfport, and while he didn’t show any time slips (more on that in a second), he didn’t need to. The car did all the talking on the track, powering through the field and taking the win in its very first outing. That’s right—Scott Taylor’s new ride made its debut and won its class on Day 1. That’s a strong statement heading into Outlaw 32.

Photo by Scott Taylor Motorsports

Now, why weren’t the times shown? Turns out, Scott plans to enter some no-time races, and as most fans know, showing your ETs can put you at a serious disadvantage in those events. That means we don’t have the numbers, but from what we saw on the track, it was fast—and it looked planted every single pass.

Right now, the car’s running on big tires, but Scott’s mentioned the potential to switch it up and run in small tire or even radial classes depending on the race. That kind of versatility could be a major asset in Outlaw 32, where we’re expecting everything from ProCharger monsters to nitrous-heavy hitters.

Speaking of nitrous cars, let’s talk about Jerry Bird.

Photo by Scott Taylor Motorsports

Jerry was also at Gulfport testing his setup for the upcoming Outlaw 32 season. He entered the nitrous class, and let me tell you—he looked locked in. Consistent passes, steadily improving ETs, and a big win to top it all off. Jerry’s car is now running on a 36-inch tall tire, and he seems to be loving the setup. The car just kept getting faster with every round.

While Outlaw 32 is going to be a no-holds-barred, run-what-you-brung style series with minimal rules, Jerry’s nitrous setup could still be a serious threat. He’s got one of the lightest cars out there and a ton of power under the hood. Don’t count him out just because the field will be full of twin-turbo, screw-blown, or pro-charged builds.

With the right conditions and the right track, Jerry Bird has what it takes to win a Speed Promotions Outlaw 32 event, plain and simple. Pro Nitrous cars at that weight can go mid-to-low 4.60s no problem, and on a well-prepped no-prep surface, that’s right in the sweet spot.

So as we gear up for the first Outlaw 32 race in California this weekend, both Scott and Jerry are looking strong, confident, and ready to mix it up. New builds, new series, and a whole lot of horsepower—Street Outlaws fans are in for a show.

Stay tuned right here at Street Outlaws Talks for full coverage all season long. We’ll be breaking down results, updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and everything else that matters to real no-prep racing fans. Don’t forget to follow us and share your thoughts—this season’s just getting started.