Nate Sayler Tops the Standings After Famoso – Speed Promotions Series Heats Up!

Well folks, the 2025 Street Outlaws Speed Promotions Series is off to a wild start, and the first stop at Famoso Raceway did not disappoint! We're breaking down the unofficial points standings after the kickoff event, and trust us—there’s already plenty of shake-ups to talk about.

Big shoutout to Street Outlaws Stats Guy for keeping tabs and helping us track this ever-evolving battle. Let’s get into it.

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Nate Sayler and the Gucci Nova Start Off Hot

After a strong performance and a win at Famoso, Nate Sayler and the Gucci Nova sit on top of the standings with 50 points. Not only did they conquer some brutally tricky track conditions, but they also proved they’ve got the power and finesse to back it up. Nate drove like a man on a mission, and with tuner Lee White and owner Chris Michael in his corner, it’s safe to say this team is one to watch.

This combo was spraying the car, which definitely helped in the slick conditions—but don’t be mistaken, that track wasn’t anywhere near able to hold full power. It was about control, not chaos, and Nate had both.

Scott Sayler Isn’t Far Behind

Coming in at second place with 40 points is Scott Sayler in Little Goldie. What’s impressive here is that Scott did it without nitrous—running a pure ProCharger setup. Even in tricky conditions, the car looked strong, stable, and competitive all night long.

It’s clear Scott isn’t just showing up—he’s aiming to win. If this is what he’s doing on motor alone, imagine what’s to come once he dials everything in.

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Rounding Out the Top of the Pack

In third place, we’ve got Jeff Lutz, who looked sharp and consistent. Disco Dean and “Coz” round out the top five, showing they’ve got the chops to be contenders this season.

There’s a four-way tie for sixth place, including:

• Chvy Reeves

• Brandon James

• Dave Mandis

• Paige Coughlin

  
  

All these drivers had solid outings, even if they didn’t make it all the way to the finals. There’s no doubt this race series is bringing out the best in everyone.

First-Round Knockouts: Big Names, Tough Breaks

It wasn’t all sunshine and smiles though. Several big names went out in the first round—Kayla Morton, Kye Kelley, Mike Bowman, Ryan Martin, Shawn Ellington, and others struggled to tame the Famoso surface. Most of these drivers still picked up some points but clearly have some catching up to do.

Cole Pez, in particular, had a tough time getting down the track. He’s running a blower setup at around 127% overdrive, which is a lot of power to control on a sketchy surface like that.

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Unfinished Business: The Friday Night $10K Shootout

One big storyline still hanging in the air is the unfinished $10,000 shootout from Friday night. We’re still waiting on the matchup between Cole Pez and Scott Taylor, with the winner moving on to face Kye Kelley.

Kye looked absolutely wicked on Friday—probably making the quickest passes of the night. If he can stay consistent, he’ll be a real threat at upcoming races. We’re expecting that shootout to wrap up in Virginia, hopefully during the Beat the Champs event.

Looking Ahead to Virginia

The next stop on the tour is in Virginia, and it’s shaping up to be a fast one. That track is known for hooking hard and producing killer passes. If the weather plays nice, expect to see some real numbers get laid down.

Kye Kelley has had success there in the past, and if his car performs anything like it did in Friday night’s shootout, the rest of the field better be ready.

Final Thoughts

After just one race, this season is already loaded with drama, speed, and surprises. Nate Sayler may be leading now, but with several heavy hitters sitting in the middle of the pack, things are bound to get even more competitive as the Speed Promotions Series rolls on.

Stay locked in with us here at Street Outlaws Talks for real-deal coverage, behind-the-scenes updates, and race-by-race breakdowns. We’ve got your back all season long!

Until next time—keep the shiny side up and the power down when it counts.