Tight at the Top: Current Championship Standings After Virginia Motorsports Park

Well, well, things just got real interesting in the No Prep Kings championship chase! After an action-packed weekend at Virginia Motorsports Park during the Speed Promotions event, the current points standings are shaping up to be one of the tightest we’ve seen in a while. And here at Street Outlaws Talks, we’re breaking it all down for you.

Photo by Speed Promotions Racing 

Let’s get straight to the big headline—we have a three-way tie at the top! That’s right, Nate Sayler, Sean “Murder Nova” Ellington, and Dean Karns (aka “The Reaper”) are all locked in at number one. These guys have been bringing the heat all season, and with five races still left on the calendar, it's anybody’s game.

Just behind them, Scott Taylor holds down the #4 spot, followed by another three-way tie for fifth between Chris Rankin, Cole Peitzmeier (Cole PZ), and Jeff Lutz. Talk about a stacked top 10!

From there, we’ve got some heavy hitters trying to claw their way back into the top tier—Paige Coughlin, Kye Kelley, and Ryan Martin are all right in the mix. Then trailing behind are Mike Bowman, Chevy Reeves, Dave Vantine, Kyle Canyon, Brandon James, Jeremy Jansen, Tim Brown, Alan Buck, Bobby Ducote (BRD), Carson Baker, Jerry Bird, and Mike Henry. Rounding out the list is Kayla Morton, who’s still working on rebuilding after that tough accident at Famoso Raceway. Fingers crossed we’ll see her back on track soon—her car is one of the fastest in the field when it’s running right.

Photo by Mallory Elizabeth Photography

Field Size Still Short

It’s worth noting we still haven’t seen a full 32-car field this season. Based on what we saw in Virginia and at previous events, hitting that full number might not happen. Realistically, we’re probably looking at 26–28 cars showing up per event. While that’s still a strong field, fans and racers alike are hoping for more participation as the season rolls on.

Murder Nova Making Moves

One of the standout performances at Virginia was from Murder Nova and his crew. Sean took down Nate Sayler—the same guy who won the season opener at Famoso Raceway. That win was a statement. Murder Nova has been running consistently and now finds himself tied for first. His car may not be the absolute fastest yet, but it’s reliable and delivering results.

Photo by Megan Taylor

Kye Kelley’s Blown Motor Drama

Kye Kelley had a wild weekend. On what should’ve been a simple buy run, he ended up grenading his motor, blower, and a ton of expensive parts. The good news? He’s already swapped in a spare motor, thanks to the “Can’t Get Right” team and Yang Lang. That motor has been run at 125% overdrive, so if Kye can keep it together, we might see him come back swinging with even more power than before. He was arguably the fastest car on the property before the blow-up, so don’t count him out just yet.

What’s Next?

With five more races left in the Speed Promotions series, the championship is far from decided. The top spots are tight, and there’s still plenty of time for shakeups, surprises, and redemption stories. Whether it’s Ryan Martin finding another gear, Kayla Morton making a comeback, or one of the underdogs pulling off an upset—anything can happen.

So buckle up, stay locked in here at Street Outlaws Talks, and be sure to follow along as we keep covering all the drama, power moves, and straight-up racing madness this No Prep season has to offer.