Street Outlaws Returns to Route 66, Filming Live Friday, Saturday

by Erin Gallagher

After last year’s win at Route 66 Raceway "Street Outlaws" driver Ryan Martin intends to up his game against serious challenger Lizzy Musi Friday. Tied for the lead at a pivotal mid-season point, Martin and Musi face off street racing to the world-renowned drag strip in Joliet this weekend.

"It's going to decide who's going to be the points leader," Martin said. "Watch 32 of the baddest cars in the country on big tires try to battle it out and see who comes out on top."

Fans of the Discovery Channel's hit TV show Street Outlaws can participate in filming episodes Friday and Saturday, according to Route 66 Raceway President Scott Paddock. This is the show's fifth race this season.

“Since Street Outlaws premiered on the Discovery Channel in 2013, the franchise has been wildly successful and continues to attract a massive television following," Paddock said. "We are excited to host the Street Outlaws cast, including the addition of Big Chief, at Route 66 Raceway for another filming of what promises to be an action packed episode.”

The smooth track at Route 66 Raceway is among the reasons why many top-tier racers love coming to Joliet. Agreeing this track is like the drag racing's Taj Mahal, Martin said this is his third time at this track, and "every time it's been a great experience."

"It's one of the nicest places we get to race," Martin said.

While drivers experience the smooth track surface, the public will feel the roaring thrill of the street racing due to Route 66 Raceway's design and acoustics. The weather this weekend promises to be the "best weather so far" for filming this season, Martin said.

Martin, famous for his Fireball Camero, said that he reviewed the data from last year's win, and upped his game to challenge Musi. Not revealing his technical secrets, Martin said his improvements are "some tire stuff," noting that he has tried every tire on the market.

"If I can do this weekend what I did in testing … we're going to be in good shape," Martin said.

For more information, or to purchase tickets, visit www.Route66Raceway.com. Tickets will be available for purchase at the gate.

SCHEDULE:

Friday:
1 pm – Gates and Pits open early for MEGA FAN / I WANT IT ALL VIP tickets holders ONLY
2 pm – Gates open for all ticket holders
5 pm – Racing starts: Events in the following order (subject to change)

Street Car 7.0 - 100% Payout - $100 buy in
Street Outlaws Cast in Their Daily Drivers – Only Street Outlaws Cast – You’ve seen the Street Outlaws race their daily driven cars on the TV show, now watch them race LIVE!
Future Street Outlaws Drivers Race – First Round – $5000 Guaranteed, $500 Buy in (Big Tire Event) – This is where we find the future Street Outlaws Racers. Anyone can come out and race in this event.
Street Outlaws Cast Grudge Racing – Big Tire grudge racing in preparation for the invitational.

Saturday:
8:30am – Gates and Pits open early for MEGA FAN / I WANT IT ALL VIP tickets holders ONLY
9:30am – Gates open for all ticket holders
12pm – Racing starts: Events in the following order (subject to change)

Outlaws 7.0 Class – $2,500 guaranteed, $100 buy in

Future Street Outlaws Drivers Race – Continued to completion from Friday – $5000 Guaranteed, $500 Buy in (Big Tire Event) – This is where we find the future Street Outlaws Racers. Anyone can come out and race in this event.

Small Tire Brawl Main Event For the Points Championship Race – $250 buy in, $5000 guaranteed – Race to $20K – The top 16 in points (who have completed at least 6 races) are invited to race for free at the final NPK event for an additional $20K and the small tire points championship.
Street Outlaws Invitational – This is the MAIN EVENT!
Outlaw Big Tire – $5000 guaranteed, $250 buy in.

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