Kayla Morton Rebuilding the Hot Mess Express With Her Eyes on the Championship

Well, it’s never easy seeing one of the fastest cars in the game get torn up, but Kayla Morton is wasting no time getting the Hot Mess Express back in action—and she’s coming back with a vengeance. After a nasty crash at Famoso Raceway last week, things looked rough for Kayla and her iconic Mustang, but true to form, she’s not letting anything slow her down.

Photo by Kayla Morton Racing "Hot Mess Express" 

At the Famoso event, Kayla’s car made hard contact with the wall, caught fire, and suffered some serious damage. It was a scary moment, but thankfully, Kayla walked away unscathed. As for the Hot Mess Express? It took a hit, no doubt—but the good news is that it’s completely repairable.

Kayla recently went live on social media to give fans an update, showing the car and detailing the damage. The car has already made its way to Wizard Race Cars, and it's currently being front-halved. That means a whole new front section, new steering components, wheelie bar fixes—the works. But overall, the damage wasn’t as bad as many feared, and the rebuild is moving fast.

The goal? Get the Hot Mess Express back out in just a few weeks.

Photo by Kayla Morton Racing "Hot Mess Express" 

Now let’s not forget—Kayla is a serious contender in Speed Promotions. Her Mustang is one of the lightest and quickest cars on the property, and she’s known for being a sharp driver with a deep understanding of her setup. Between her lightweight build and the no-rule format of the current season, Kayla’s got one of the strongest power-to-weight ratios on the series.

Unfortunately, she won’t be able to make it to the Virginia race, but she’s aiming for the one after that—and that’s where things get interesting. With the way the championship points are structured (especially with double points or points-and-a-half races toward the end of the season), Kayla is absolutely still in the hunt for the title. A strong showing in the remaining races could very well push her into championship territory.

Photo by Kayla Morton Racing "Hot Mess Express" 

In the meantime, Kayla’s giving fans a way to support her rebuild. She’s just dropped a brand-new Hot Mess Express t-shirt—and let us tell you, it looks sharp. All proceeds go directly into the car’s rebuild fund, which is no small thing considering a front-half job like this can easily run upwards of $30,000. These cars aren’t cheap, and every little bit helps.

So if you want to support one of the baddest drivers in the game, grab a shirt through Kayla’s website or her Facebook page (search Killer Motor Racing Hot Mess Express). It's a great way to show support and help get the Mustang back where it belongs—on the street and in the winner’s circle.

Here at Street Outlaws Talks, we’re pumped to see Kayla and the Hot Mess Express return to action. She’s proven time and again that she’s one of the fiercest competitors out there, and if anyone can bounce back from a wreck and still chase a championship, it’s her.

Stay locked in right here for more updates on Kayla, the Speed Promotions series, and all things Street Outlaws. This season’s heating up—and we’re just getting started.