Beat the Champs Final Heads to Virginia: Cole Pesz vs. Scott Taylor for a Shot at Kye Kelley

What’s up, Street Outlaws fans! At Street Outlaws Talks, we’ve been keeping a close eye on the Speed Promotions Beat the Champs series, and things are really heating up. The second half of the semi-finals—between Cole Pesz and Scott Taylor—is locked in and ready to go, with the winner earning a shot at Kye Kelley in the final showdown at Virginia Motorsports Park.

Let’s break it down.

Photo by Cole Pesz Racing  

Cole Pesz vs. Scott Taylor – A Semi-Final Worth Watching

Both Cole and Scott bring serious firepower to the lanes. Cole’s car is a beast, running an aggressive 127% overdrive on a screw blower, which is no joke. At Famoso, though, he ran into some trouble. After a by-run mishap, he ended up facing the Gucci Nova with no data from his previous run—never ideal in this kind of high-stakes race. Even so, he made a strong pass but just couldn’t seal the deal.

Famoso was a tough track to navigate, with everyone dialing back their combos just to make it down the strip. Detuning a screw blower at that level is tricky, and while Cole’s car still moved, the odds weren’t in his favor that day. But now we’re headed to Virginia Motorsports Park, one of the best-prepped tracks Speed Promotions will hit all season. That’s a game changer.

If Cole can unleash that much power on a top-tier surface, he could be a real threat.

Photo by Cole Pesz Racing  

Scott Taylor – Steady, Smart, and Getting Faster

Now let’s talk about Scott Taylor. He’s got a fresh new setup, and let’s just say—he’s dialed in. The car is quick, the tuning is sharp, and he’s not afraid to adapt. At Virginia, Scott’s running nitrous in front of the ProCharger, just like the heavy hitters in No Prep Kings. That setup can seriously wake a car up.

One of the biggest advantages Scott brings to the table is his ability to read a track. If the surface isn’t perfect—and let’s face it, no-prep isn’t exactly known for consistency—Scott can still make it down fast, clean, and without drama. He doesn’t waste time pedaling the car or spinning the tires. He just gets it done.

He may have come up short against Chris Michael and company at Famoso, but don’t let that fool you. Those guys were locked in, and Scott still looked solid in a brand new ride. That makes him dangerous for this upcoming semi-final and beyond.

Photo by Cole Pesz Racing

Kye Kelley Awaits in the Final

And then there’s Kye Kelley, already locked into the final and waiting for the winner. Kye’s no stranger to Virginia Motorsports Park—if memory serves, he’s taken home the win there twice in No Prep Kings competition. He’s got one of the most capable cars in the Speed Promotions field right now, and if the track is there, he’ll be hard to beat.

$10,000 On the Line

Let’s not forget—this isn’t just about bragging rights. The final will pay out $10,000, which is more than enough motivation to bring out the best from all three drivers. Whether it’s Cole, Scott, or Kye, whoever takes the win will have earned it.

Final Thoughts

Here at Street Outlaws Talks, we’re all about bringing you the real stories from the lanes—no fluff, no drama, just the facts and the racing action that keeps us all coming back. The Beat the Champs finale at Virginia Motorsports Park is shaping up to be one of the best races of the year, and we’ll be watching closely to see who rises to the top.

Stay tuned, and be sure to check back here for more updates, results, and behind-the-scenes looks at everything going down in the world of Street Outlaws and Speed Promotions.