Scott Taylor’s “John Doe” Set to Make a Comeback on Small Tires

If you’ve been following the Street Outlaws world for a while, there’s one name you already know carries weight—Scott Taylor. Whether it’s on big tires, small tires, or running full-blown NPK setups, Scott has always been a force to be reckoned with. But now, he’s bringing back a fan favorite—John Doe—for a serious small tire comeback, and we at Street Outlaws Talks couldn’t be more hyped.

Photo by Megan Taylor

A Car With History—and Bite

We’ve seen John Doe since Scott first hit the Street Outlaws scene around 2014-2015. This car has gone through multiple transformations—nitrous combos, various setups—and now, it’s rocking a serious configuration: a Proline Hemi paired with a ProCharger. That’s right, the same setup found in Scott’s latest NPK weapon, Little Goldie.

While John Doe might be an older chassis, don’t let that fool you. On 28x10.5 tires, especially in no prep conditions, this car can still hang with the best of them. That’s a bold claim, but if there’s anyone who can back it up, it’s Scott Taylor.

$75K on the Line at Shadyside

The return of John Doe isn’t just for show—Scott’s gunning for the $75,000 small tire race at Shadyside this coming weekend. If he makes it out there, he’s going to be a serious threat. That setup has proven itself time and again, most recently when Scott went undefeated in Australia in 2023 on small tires. That alone tells you how dialed in the car really is.

Photo by Scott Taylor Motorsports 

Big Things Coming with Speed Promotions

Scott’s not stopping at Shadyside. With two $100,000-to-win small tire races on the Speed Promotions schedule—one no prep, one fully prepped—he’s gearing up for both. For the no prep race, John Doe is likely the weapon of choice. Despite being an older car, its setup is perfect for that environment.

But for the prepped surface event? That’s where Little Goldie steps in. Scott’s planning to throw the car on a set of slicks and possibly add nitrous—which he’s already preparing to do for the next Virginia event. That track is fast, and with the no-rules format Speed Promotions is running, everyone is going to be throwing down their biggest horsepower numbers yet.

Photo by Scott Taylor Motorsports 

Scott’s On a Mission

He already runnered-up at the first Speed Promotions All 32 event with Little Goldie, and with nitrous in the mix, the potential is sky-high. Virginia will be a key test—between the track surface and the competition level, you’ll need every bit of power and tuning to win.

Bottom Line

Scott Taylor is a racer who always evolves, and 2024-2025 is looking like a breakout season for him across both small and big tire formats. Whether it’s the legendary John Doe making noise again on no prep, or Little Goldie tearing it up with new nitrous power, Scott’s got the tools to make a major statement.

At Street Outlaws Talks, we’re keeping a close eye on all the action. Be sure to check back often—we’ll be covering every burnout, every round win, and every comeback story just like this one.

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