Murder Nova Wins Big at Virginia Motorsports Park – Back-to-Back Wins for Shawn Ellington!

Well folks, buckle up because we’ve got some exciting news coming straight from Virginia Motorsports Park. The one and only Murder Nova, piloted by Shawn Ellington, just took home another big win in the Speed Promotions Racing Outlaw 32 series—and we couldn’t be more pumped here at Street Outlaws Talks!

Photo by Mallory Elizabeth Photography

This wasn’t just any win either—it marks back-to-back victories at Virginia for the Murder Nova crew. That’s right, Shawn snagged the win at VMP last year and came right back to do it again this past weekend. Talk about consistency and domination!

Breaking Down the Race Day

The white Murder Nova, a beast that’s been turning heads all over the circuit, was on a mission from the first round to the finals. Here’s how Shawn’s path to victory played out:

• First Round: He faced off against Nate Taylor in the Gucci Nova. Solid race, but Shawn came out on top.

• Second Round: Up against Co Pez. While details are a little fuzzy, it sounds like Co Pez may have had mechanical issues. Either way, Shawn advanced.

• Third Round: Another break went Shawn’s way when his competitor, Kakali, broke before the race. That handed him a bye run into the semis.

• Fourth Round: Time to race against Disco Dean. Now Disco has a fast combo and plenty of potential, but on this day, Shawn simply outran him.

• Finals: It was Shawn versus Chris Rankin, a driver who made impressive passes all day. But once again, Murder Nova laid down a killer pass and sealed the deal.

  
  

Murder Nova: Big, Bad, and Still Fast

Here’s what makes this win even more impressive: Shawn’s car isn’t one of the lightest in the field. At 2,770 lbs with him in it, the Murder Nova is definitely carrying some extra weight compared to competitors like Paige Coughlin, Kayla Morton, Kai Kelley, Scott Taylor, and Jerry Bird, just to name a few.

Photo by Murder Nova

Some of those racers are even making the same—or more—power with lighter setups, especially with screw-blown combos like Kai’s. But guess what? Speed doesn’t always beat consistency. Shawn’s got both, and that’s why he’s still on top.

Testing Pays Off

After a rough start to the season with a first-round exit at the opener, Shawn and the team stayed behind and put in the work. Lots of testing, tweaking, and dialing in the new setup. And it showed. The car is now rocking a nitrous setup with a bigger tire, and it looks like they’ve got it 100% dialed in.

Not only is the car quick, it’s consistently quick—a huge key to winning these events and chasing championships.

Photo by Mallory Elizabeth Photography

What’s Next?

This win puts Shawn in a strong position early in the seven-race Speed Promotions championship series. With one win already in the books and a fast, reliable car under him, Murder Nova is once again proving why it’s one of the most respected names in the game.

We’ll be keeping a close eye on the rest of the season, and you can bet we’ll have all the latest updates, highlights, and behind-the-scenes takes right here at Street Outlaws Talks.

Make sure to bookmark us and check back often—this season’s heating up fast!