Gucci Nova Dominates Famoso: Nate Sayler Takes the Win at Speed Promotions’ Outlaw 32

Well folks, the highly anticipated first Speed Promotions Outlaw 32 event is in the books, and it did not disappoint. Held at Famoso Raceway, this race brought out some heavy hitters and some seriously tricky track conditions. But when the smoke cleared, it was Nate Sayler, Chris Michael, and the rest of the Gucci Nova team standing tall in the winner’s circle.

Photo by Nate Sayler Racing

For those keeping score, this marks a big moment for the Gucci Nova crew. Many of you remember Jeppi Gentile behind the wheel of that car. Well, not anymore. Nate Sayler is the man in charge now, and with Lee White calling the tuning shots, the combo is looking nasty—in the best way possible.

The word of the day at Famoso? Consistency.

Track temps reached a brutal 148 degrees in the first round alone, which made for some chaotic racing. We saw plenty of cars struggling to get down the surface, with lots of pedaling and aborted passes throughout the day. But Gucci Nova? That car was laser-focused, making it down the track clean and fast—every single round.

Photo by Stat Guy

And let’s not forget the talent in the tuning chair. Lee White might just be one of the baddest tuners out there right now, and paired with Nate’s driving, they were a problem for the rest of the field.

Scott Taylor also made some noise with his new setup. Word is, he’s not even spraying nitrous on that new car, and it’s still moving with serious speed. That tells you how well that team has their combo dialed in.

On the flip side, a few big names had a rough outing. Ryan Martin, Shawn Ellington, and Kye Kelley all went out in the first round. Kai had mechanical issues against Cole PZ and wasn’t able to finish. Cole actually made it to the third round before being taken out by the red-hot Gucci Nova.

Photo by Kye Kelley Racing

One key takeaway from this race is that having all the power in the world doesn’t mean much when the track won’t hold it. We saw that firsthand. Cars with screw blowers, prochargers, and big nitrous systems still had to backpedal or abort runs because the surface just wasn’t there. That’s racing, and that’s what makes these no prep-style events so unpredictable—and so exciting to watch.

Next up? Virginia Motorsports Park in just a few weeks. And let me tell you, Virginia is known for having a killer surface. So if the weather cooperates, we might just see some teams turn up the power and push the limits like never before. Word is, some of the procharger teams might even add nitrous to the mix. Nobody was really spraying at Famoso, but Virginia could be a different story entirely.

Also worth mentioning—Chevy Reeps made some solid passes as well, showing that his team is coming into form at the right time.

So, what does all this mean for the No Prep Kings scene? Simple: there’s a new wave of competitors making their mark, and we’re in for one hell of a season. Stay locked in with Street Outlaws Talks for full coverage of the upcoming Virginia event, behind-the-scenes updates, and everything else from the world of Street Outlaws.