Lizzy Musi Suffers Early Exit, But Pat Musi Racing Engines Still Finds Success In Ohio

Facing hot-weather racing conditions all weekend long at Dragway 42, the Musi Racing team couldn’t find their footing at the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) inaugural Northern Nationals in West Salem, Ohio.

Lizzy Musi suffered a close first-round loss in Pro Nitrous driving the Frank Brandao-owned Edelbrock/Lucas Oil “King Kong 7” 2018 Dodge Dart. Racing Todd Fontana in the opening round, both drivers ran into trouble, but Musi couldn’t quite track him down, running 4.656-seconds at 147.40 mph to Fontana’s 4.561 at 163.22.

It proved to be a frustrating weekend for Musi, who qualified eighth with a run of 3.776 at 202.07. After three straight victories on the Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings circuit, Musi is still searching for her first victory of the 2019 PDRA season through five races. However, the team remains determined to make it happen over the final three events of the 2019 campaign.

“Things definitely didn’t go our way this weekend, but we’re not going to lose any confidence over it,” Pat Musi said. “We know we have a car and a driver capable of winning races, it just hasn’t come together for us yet in the PDRA. But there’s still three races to make something happen, and we’re going to continue to come out swinging.”

The weekend’s biggest bright spot for Pat Musi Racing Engines was Tommy Franklin’s victory in Pro Nitrous. Franklin showcased Musi power in his “Jungle Rat” ’69 Camaro, qualifying No. 1 with a blast of 3.702 at 205.10 and then putting together a series of stellar passes in eliminations.

Franklin rocketed to a final-round run of 3.69 at 204.36 en route to his first win of the 2019 season. It also marked the second straight victory for Pat Musi Racing Engines customers in Pro Nitrous.

“Our customers continue to have a great year in Pro Nitrous and that is exciting to see,” Musi said. “We’ve faced a lot of difficult conditions on a number of hot tracks this season, but I think the performances prove our engines can win no matter how hot or challenging a track is. Tommy had a really strong weekend in Ohio and I’m looking forward to seeing how everyone finishes the year.”

Lizzy Musi, who remained sixth in Pro Nitrous points, returns to PDRA action on Sept. 5-7 at GALOT Motorsports Park in Benson, N.C. for PDRA Drag Wars VI. Before that, she’ll look to maintain her dominance in the No Prep Kings series, as she’ll pilot the Edelbrock-equipped “Aftershock” at Route 66 Raceway in Chicago on Aug. 9-10, where Musi will try for a fourth straight victory.

“There’s still plenty to race for and a lot of opportunities to get wins, and that’s what we’re after,” Pat Musi said. “Lizzy has handled the challenges of driving two different cars extremely well, and I think we’re going to have a great finish to the season in both cars.”

EXCLUSIVELizzy Musi’s Dominating Run In Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings Continues With Third Straight Win

The end result was the same as it has been the last two races, as Lizzy Musi continued to tear through the Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings ranks, this time at Firebird Raceway in Eagle, Idaho.

The journey, though, was far different this time.

Musi battled through a litany of issues on her Edelbrock-equipped “Aftershock” Camaro early in the weekend, but by the end, she was back to her usual dominant self. That meant a third straight No Prep Kings victory for Musi, continuing her unprecedented run in the series.

“For me to win three in a row, I did not think it was possible,” Musi said on social media. “This race was, for sure, a struggle.”

After a slow start, Musi and her team came on strong at Firebird Raceway, beating Ryan Martin in the final round to collect another $40,000 prize.

It followed up victories at New England Dragway and Gateway Motorsports Park, as Musi has run roughshod over a talented group of competitors on the No Prep Kings scene.

But this one took some traversing through rough waters, as Musi dealt with racing in altitude on hot track and at a new facility for her.

Kye Kelley’s “Shocker” seemed to have the car to beat, but Musi delivered when it counted, showcasing some impressive perseverance along the way.

“I could have sworn Kye had the car to beat this weekend,” Musi wrote. “His car was running strong ‘A’ to ‘B’ passes in the heat, where mine would break loose and (I) had to wheel the hell out of it to get the first few wins.

“(I) can’t thank my whole team enough for all their hard work through the heat and all the fast turnarounds, not on just one car but two.”

It made the weekend even more impressive, adding another impressive stroke on Musi’s incredible 2019 season.

She became the first female to win a No Prep Kings event after her triumph in Epping, N.H., and it’s been remarkable watching the project come together.

Jerry Bickel delivered a stunning Camaro that has been a step ahead of the competition, while Musi’s father, Pat, has provided his expertise and tuning skills on the nitrous-powered engine.

In the process, he’s become a fan of the series, taking in an electric atmosphere where his daughter has thrived.

“The excitement, the crowd, the atmosphere, it’s pretty incredible,” Pat Musi said. “And we’re working for it. There’s not any gimmies. We were really thrashing on it. It was a whole team effort. Kye put this deal together and it’s really been working out.”

In the midst of the weekend, Lizzy fought the frustration of the slow start. It took some work – both mentally and on the car – but the team came on in a major way.

“For the people who know me, I know I am pretty hard on myself,” Musi said. “Racing is my passion and I made it my living. I live and breathe it. I haven’t been feeling my best lately and (I’ve) been trying to push through.

“The beginning of this race we struggled hard with Aftershock. Going from winning two races and (the) car running killer to this race, the car (was) hell on wheels to drive. I was determined to find out why.”

By the end of the weekend, there was no denying they had things figured out. Next up is a trip to Route 66 Raceway, as Musi will look for a fourth straight win. With the way the team came together to win $40,000 for a third consecutive victory, Pat Musi knows another win isn’t out of the question.

“We were struggling a little bit and it took a couple runs to get it,” Pat Musi said. “Lizzy was down on herself, but I told her just to drive and we’ve got the rest. You have to pedal those things sometimes, and, flat-out, she’s been great.”

Edelbrock And Pat Musi Expand Line Of High-Performance Crate Engines

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Edelbrock, a leading manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket performance parts, and Pat Musi Racing have expanded their collaborative crate engine line to include the Edelbrock/Musi 555. The Edelbrock/Musi 555 carbureted big-block Chevy crate engine produces an incredible 676 horsepower and 649 ft-lbs of torque on 91 octane pump gas.

Every engine is assembled by Pat Musi himself and is equipped with the latest Edelbrock products. The new Edelbrock E-CNC cylinder heads installed on the engine are fully CNC ported to provide optimal airflow, unleashing maximum power and torque. Additionally, the Edelbrock/Musi 555 crate engine includes Edelbrock’s Victor Jr. intake manifold and 800cfm Thunder Series AVS carburetor with the Pro-Flo 4 EFI and Pro-Flo 4 XT EFI induction systems available as options.

Edelbrock’s partnership with Pat Musi Racing began more than 15 years ago and since then, the eight-time Pro Street World Champion has collaborated with the team to develop numerous products. In 2018, at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) trade show, Edelbrock and Pat Musi Racing promoted their crate engine program with the introduction of the Edelbrock/Musi 632.

“Our team has been extremely fortunate to work with Pat Musi to develop these products. His engine-building expertise and racing knowledge have helped us expand our world class crate engine line,” said Don Barry, CEO of Edelbrock. “We are excited to continue expanding this partnership and pushing our products to the next level.”

Musi has also provided his technical expertise and racing experience to several Edelbrock products, including the M3 Nitrous Nozzles and the Victor Musi Big-Block Chevy CNC cylinder head. The head features an extra thick deck with additional material in the spring pockets allowing for a heavy-duty casing capable of handling high-lift cam and spring combinations.

“Edelbrock has been an outstanding technical partner because they truly understand racing and are extremely dedicated to creating products that go above and beyond,” said Pat Musi. “While they have a storied racing heritage, what really impresses me are the innovations in product design that the company consistently brings to the table. I’m looking forward to working with their team on these projects for years to come.”

In addition to the partnership with Pat Musi, Edelbrock will continue to support Musi’s daughter, Lizzy, for the fourth consecutive year as she competes in the Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) Pro Nitrous class. Her Musi-tuned 2018 Dodge Dart, which currently holds the top speed record in Pro Nitrous, is equipped with Edelbrock M3 Nitrous Nozzles and Solenoids.

For more information on the Edelbrock/Musi 555 or other Edelbrock products, visit Edelbrock.

Musi defeats Martin again, this time in Boise, Idaho

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By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher

Lizzy Musi is the hottest driver in the Street Outlaws No Prep Kings right now. On Saturday, she won her third straight event at Firebird Raceway in Boise, Idaho.

Musi and her boyfriend Kye Kelley traveled nearly 3,000 miles from their residence in Mississippi to attend event No. 4 of the hit TV show. In the final round, she defeated the Fireball Camaro driven by Ryan Martin, who resides in Oklahoma.

Drag racer Lizzy Musi after her win in Madison, Illinois at NPK event No. 3
Lizzy Musi after her win in Madison, Illinois at NPK event No. 3 (Photo by Lizzy Musi/Edelbrock Performance)

Musi defeated Martin for her past two wins. She also defeated him at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in Madison, Illinois in June.

The daughter of famed engine builder Pat Musi — who also drives for her father in the PDRA — also won at the second race of the season at New England Dragway in Epping, New Hampshire during Memorial Day weekend. During that event, Musi’s parents were on hand, as she was able to defeat her boyfriend Kye Kelley in the final round for the win.

Musi is one of two drivers to have a win on the show so far. Besides her three wins, Martin also has a win from the season-opener that had to be run in New Hampshire due to a postponement at Maryland International Raceway in Mechanicsville, Maryland on May 4th due to rain.

Discovery Channel will air these races at a later date. Expect for that announcement to come either in the fall or in possibly in early 2020.

Lizzy Musi Rides Momentum to Final Round at PDRA North-South Shootout

Lizzy Musi moved one step closer to her first Professional Drag Racers Association (PDRA) win of the 2019 season and continued her impressive two-week run with a final round appearance at last weekend’s PDRA North-South Shootout presented by Line-X at Maryland International Raceway.

Back in Frank Brandao’s Edelbrock/Lucas Oil “King Kong 7” ’18 Dodge Dart, Musi again proved to be a threat in the talent-heavy PDRA Pro Nitrous class. After qualifying eighth with a 3.773 at 205.19 MPH, she went 3.747 at 206.23 MPH to open eliminations with a win over Chris Patrick.

Musi slipped past Ed Burnley a round later before turning it on in the semifinals. There, she posted low ET and top speed of the race with a 3.651 blast at 207.88 MPH, knocking off Todd Fontana’s 3.713 to reach her first PDRA final round of the season.

It was a strong finish to a remarkable two-week stretch that also included Musi’s first No Prep Kings victory. Musi became the first female to win a No Prep Kings race the weekend before, jumping in the Dodge Dart a week later and advancing to the Pro Nitrous final round.

“It’s been an exciting time for Lizzy and the team, and I’ve been really impressed with how she’s performed behind the wheel,” Pat Musi said. “There’s a lot of different variables driving the two cars, but she’s done a nice job and we’ve had great support from Edelbrock and Lucas Oil. It’s definitely a good sign for the rest of the year, and we look forward to building on both of these performances.”

The strong showing in Maryland put Musi in a tie for fourth in Pro Nitrous points, also leaving her only a point out of third and just over a round out of second. With five races to go during the 2019 PDRA season, a championship remains in play for Musi as the team continues to take a number of steps in the right direction.

“We made a lot of strides last weekend with our warm weather tune-up, and that’s going to continue to pay off over the summer,” Pat Musi said. “By running low ET and top speed of the race, we again showed what we’re capable of doing in the right conditions as we work toward our first PDRA win of the season.”

Musi will be back in the Dodge Dart at the end of the month, as the PDRA season hits the halfway mark at the PDRA Summer Nationals on June 27-29 at South Georgia Motorsports Park.

Lizzy Musi Rockets To PDRA No. 1

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DINWIDDIE, Va. — Lizzy Musi rocketed to the No. 1 spot in Switzer Dynamics Pro Nitrous Friday night at the Professional Drag Racers Ass’n Mid-Atlantic Showdown presented by Modern Racing.

Musi steered her Edelbrock/Lucas Oil “King Kong 7” ‘18 Dodge Dart to a 3.650 at 207.02 to lead the 18-car field at Virginia Motorsports Park.

One month after recording multiple passes in the 3.60-second range at the PDRA season opener at GALOT Motorsports Park, Pro Nitrous star Lizzy Musi continued her strong early season performances with a 3.650 at 207.02 in the “King Kong 7” ’18 Dodge Dart owned by Frank Brandao and tuned by her father, engine builder Pat Musi.

“It’s awesome to go out there and finally get the No. 1 spot,” Musi said. “My team definitely deserves it. My dad and the team have been working hard at it and this is a good achievement for this whole team, so we’re excited. We know we have a night run tuneup, so now we need the heat-of-the-day tuneup. Hopefully we can get the car consistent, go rounds and take home the win.”

Musi will line up next to Chris Patrick in his Musi-powered ’69 Camaro to start eliminations. Two-time world champion Tommy Franklin qualified No. 2 with a 3.668 at 205.91 in his Musi-powered “Jungle Rat” ’69 Camaro. Two-time and defending world champion Jason Harris rounds out the top 3 with a 3.708 at 202.61 in the Musi-powered “Party Time” ’69 Camaro.

Pro Boost rookie Kris Thorne picked up his first No. 1 qualifier award after he unleashed a 3.688 at 215.37 in his twin-turbocharged ’17 Corvette during the final qualifying session. With Proline Racing tuner Mikey Rees calling the shots, Thorne also led the first two qualifying sessions with a 3.719 and 3.709, respectively.

Thorne will face Bubba Turner in his supercharged ’68 Camaro in the opening round of eliminations Saturday afternoon. GALOT Motorsports teammates Kevin Rivenbark and John Strickland followed Thorne in the No. 2 and 3 spots, with Rivenbark posting a 3.716 at 199.37 and Strickland running 3.717 at 201.82 in the team’s ProCharger-boosted Camaros.

Todd Hoerner rolled into Virginia coming off runner-up finishes at the PDRA East Coast Nationals and the NHRA 4-Wide Nationals Mountain Motor Pro Stock exhibition race. The Virginia native added another accomplishment to that list when he held off a strong Extreme Pro Stock field to grab the No. 1 spot with a 4.075 at 177.95 in the Zarella family’s Sonny’s-powered ’12 Camaro.

Hoerner will take on veteran Pro Stock driver and tuner Tommy Lee in the first round of eliminations. Lee is driving the ’19 Camaro usually driven by class veteran John Montecalvo. Chris Powers, who won the recent NHRA 4-Wide Nationals in Mountain Motor Pro Stock, qualified No. 2 with a 4.075 at 177.39 in his Sonny’s-powered Liberty’s Gears ’14 Camaro. Past world champion and season opener winner John Pluchino recorded a 4.076 at 176.30 in his Kaase-powered ’13 Mustang to qualify third.

Defending Pro Outlaw 632 world champion Johnny Pluchino won the season-opening East Coast Nationals in early April, but he still wasn’t completely satisfied with the performance of the Kaase-powered ’06 Ford Escort he drives for car owner Dominic Addeo. Pluchino’s 4.220 at 168.37 was closer to what the second-generation driver was looking for from the Strutmaster.com-backed entry.

Pluchino will have lane choice over No. 14 qualifier Vinny LaRosa in his Voss-powered ’71 Duster in the first round of eliminations. Past world champion Dillon Voss posted a 4.242 at 169.68 in his Voss Racing Engines ’17 Corvette to qualify No. 2, followed closely by East Coast Nationals runner-up Wes Distefano in his Musi-powered ’68 Camaro with a 4.247 at 172.34.

The PDRA’s lone two-wheeled category made its season debut Friday night as Pro Nitrous Motorcycle joined the series for their first of six races on the eight-race PDRA tour. Chris Garner-Jones capitalized on a productive Thursday test session by racing his way to the No. 1 spot with a pair of 4.03s and a 3.984 at 177.37 aboard his Jones Racing ’17 Hayabusa.

Garner-Jones will face Terry Wynn and his Jacksonville, Florida-based ’13 Hayabusa in the opening round. Past world champion Travis Davis rode his Davis Racing entry to a 3.997 at 177.07 to qualify No. 2. Defending world champion Ronnie “Pro Mod” Smith qualified third with a 4.048 at 171.99 on his Innovative Performance ’16 Hayabusa.

The PDRA’s sportsman classes received two qualifying sessions, with a third and final session scheduled for Saturday morning. The provisional low qualifiers are John Benoit in MagnaFuel Elite Top Sportsman, Scott Duggins in Top Sportsman 32, Brian Bednar in Lucas Oil Elite Top Dragster and Phillip Sexton in Top Dragster 32.

Leading the fields in the Jr. Dragster classes are Joshua Talvacchio in Coolshirt Pro Jr. Dragster presented by Knoxtown Products with a perfect 7.900 pass and Gayge Farrell in Gilbert Motorsports Top Jr. Dragster with a .008 reaction time.

 

Family Business: Lizzy Musi Brings More Than A Name To No Prep Kings

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What defines a dynasty — an immutable lineage that defines change? Endless repetition of the normal? Stagnation? In some cases, perhaps it’s some combination of the above. However if we consider one such dynasty a bit further, the reality certainly appears different.

The name “Musi” conjures up all sorts of associations for even the casual fan of drag racing. OG engine builder out of New Jersey, proven in the historical door-car hotbed that is the East Coast. Championship-winning pilot and provider of power to contenders across a broad swath of doorslammer (and dragster) categories, Pat Musi has become, essentially, a legend in his own time. But that’s just Pat. The company he built has become a fixture in the world of nitrous-assisted horsepower, and he continues to captain it’s trajectory, but in his role now he’s behind the car, behind the scenes, and makes his voice heard only when it must be.

The representation of what it means to be a Musi is now shared by the next generation. Pat’s daughters Tricia and Lizzy have themselves become prominent figures in the industry their father helped build, and each in their own right. Tricia, for example, currently campaigns one of the original cars that cemented Pat’s reputation, a quite green fourth-gen Pontiac Firebird, which she runs with the Bankston Boyz Racing Team in the NMCA’s Nitrous Pro Street class.

For her part, Lizzy has perhaps been best known as the driver of the King Kong Dodge Stratus and Dart-bodied Pro Mods that are the latest in a lineage of elite doorslammers owned by Frank Brandao (a longtime customer of Musi Racing Engines). Racing the PDRA’s Pro Nitrous category and even internationally, Lizzy has achieved notable marks such as being the first woman to win in Pro Nitrous and the first woman to take a door car to 200 mph in the 1/8-mile. Currently she owns the Pro Nitrous speed record at 209.23 mph. Indeed, as she has served in a role such as President of Musi Enterprises and has become a prominent face of the Musi family business in high-profile sanctioning bodies like the PDRA, Lizzy would seem poised to continue the family legacy in very much the same mold as her father.

Then along comes no-prep. As a format created by and for street racers — who normally shun the tall gates and walled lanes of race tracks — it has been the first public venue where the street-honed skills of drivers like Chuck Seitsinger, James Love, and Chris Hamilton are truly showcased. Kye Kelley, of Mississippi, is certainly among that group. The pair met when Kye went to a PDRA event to run an exhibition grudge race — and Lizzy had no idea who he was. “To be honest with you, I had never heard of him; I had never watched the show!” she admits. At the time Kye was already a Musi customer, and as Lizzy recalls, “My dad introduced me to him, and we just became friends. He was pretty down-to-earth, seemed pretty cool, and it just started from there.”

Once she and Kye became a couple, it was natural that she got a first-hand look into illegal street racing and the fairly free-form world of no-prep racing, at the track. And of course being a racer, wasn’t satisfied spectating, for long. Yet coming from formal, regulated track events where every to step is taken to ensure clean passes and mark-free walls, one has to ask what made that leap such a simple one for Lizzy. However when you hear her explain her motivations, and what in her personality makes such a big leap easy, it all does begin to make sense: “I love challenge — that’s really a big thing for me. I always want to keep pushing my goals. I really want to race a fuel [nitromethane] car in the future — that’s what I’m really egging towards. But we’ll see where that goes. I just want to expand in what I’m doing. I just keep pushing.”

So naturally she would be the one Musi to bring no-prep into the company’s portfolio.

“Yeah, I’m always bringing something new to my family,” she says with a laugh. Her father, well… “My dad’s more of the old-school kind of type,” she starts, and continues, “There’s nothing wrong with that though. I’ve learned everything I know from him. But my dad wasn’t too… ‘fond’ about the no-prep deal, and obviously a lot of people know that. But he’s finally, I think, coming around. I think he’s really interested in helping me and Kye out, and I’m pretty excited about that.” That includes assistance on both Kye’s car, the infamous Shocker third-gen Camaro, as well Lizzy’s car, a fifth-gen model named Aftershock.

I really want to race a fuel [nitromethane] car in the future — that’s what I’m really egging towards. But we’ll see where that goes. I just want to expand in what I’m doing. I just keep pushing.

Aftershock is a 2012 Camaro with a 737-inch nitrous motor built by, of course, Musi Racing Engines. If you haven’t been following her and Kye’s posts about the car’s development, well… it’s been a bit of a process. As she says with a laugh, “I almost want to call that car the ‘red-headed stepchild’ or something!” The chassis was originally obtained from fellow no-prep racer David Bird Jones, with the intention of it being a new car for Kye himself. But as plans evolved the idea was hatched to have Lizzy drive as part of a two-car team. A good idea certainly, but a massive undertaking in practice.

“I knew, in my head, it was going to be a lot of work. I don’t think he realized, until we started doing it,” she says of her and Kye’s first attempts to field a car for each, simultaneously. “It was kind of a mess,” she admits. After some initial build troubles the car has been seen by at least a handful of chassis shops, from Larry Jeffers Race Cars in Missouri to Bad Habitz Fab in Mississippi, but as she says, “We’re finally getting a handle on it. Everyone’s been working on it! It’s been a little finicky, but I think we’ll make good things happen with it.”

Her driving ability is one thing that hasn’t needed any work, however. Asked about the transition from racing on tracks with world-class levels of grip and prep, she says, “Nothing against anything, but… it does feel a little slower compared to what I’m used to, you know? But, you just have to be more ‘on your toes’ when you’re driving in no-prep, because anything can happen. You gotta’ just feel it in the ‘ass’ of the seat! I don’t know how else to explain it, but you gotta’ feel it in your butt. I just use my normal routine and do what I do and try to be competitive — as best as I can — in anything I’m doing.” Indeed, if there’s any Musi to represent the family name well in outlaw-style competition, it’s natural that it’d be Lizzy.

But as evidence that her exploits in no-prep are truly an expansion of the Musi family legacy, not some paradigm shift in a different direction, she will continue to race in PDRA Pro Nitrous in 2019. That involvement in top-level Pro Modified competition means that she’ll continue to develop the business’ customer relationships and its R&D partnerships, as well. Edelbrock is one such partner: “We just signed a new deal with Edelbrock, this year,” she says with pride, and continues, “They’ve been a recurring sponsor and we’re proud to have them onboard with me. They’ve been really good to us, and it’s cool to keep them onboard for another year, and hopefully for another year after that.”

…you just have to be more ‘on your toes’ when you’re driving in no-prep, because anything can happen. You gotta’ just feel it in the ‘ass’ of the seat! I don’t know how else to explain it, but you gotta’ feel it in your butt.

Of course what the future holds is unknown, but the Musi/Edelbrock collaboration has years-worth of history behind it. While other fuel injection and power management systems such as Haltech and FuelTech have become more common with boosted engines, Lizzy explains that Edelbrock and Pat Musi have long been developing EFI technology for nitrous combinations. “Edelbrock’s done their own deal and my dad’s been working on that, over the years. It’s a pretty good piece. That fuel injection’s ideal, especially for no-prep.” And it will have to be, given the competition Lizzy and the other nitrous runners face in Discovery’s No Prep Kings series.

As she puts it, “Right now, the rules being as they are, a nitrous car running against the turbo and blower cars… there’s no comparison. Nothing against turbos or any other power-adder — hey, they’re fast with what they have. My dad’s been around it for a long time and he knows what’s going on. And if you look at any other [sanctioning] organization, they’re having the same problems.” But, rather than wither with frustration, a camp like Musi’s always seems to find new stones yet un-turned in their search for power.

In other words, instead of relying on rule-makers or promoters’ whims, the Musi-powered no-prep crew plans to work internally and step their own game up. “We just gotta’ come up with a good combination to try to outrun those guys for next year,” Lizzy states flatly, and continues, “We’re working on, maybe, a bigger engine for my car [Aftershock], and Kye and I have changed pretty much his whole combination for next year. It’s going to be a pretty big deal, so we gotta’ do a lot of testing before the season starts back up again.”

That’s the voice of a racer who never quits, because she never stops learning and growing. Not content to simply create more of the same, she sustains her and her family’s legacy by ever expanding, as part of a process — the making of a dynasty.

Street Outlaws: No Prep Kings Returns To Discovery January 14

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Buckle up motor fans, and get ready for some of the most epic races yet, as the new season of Discovery’s STREET OUTLAWS: NO PREP KINGS speeds into Motor Mondays. This season, the rules have changed and no one is safe — race masters “Chuck” and “Boosted” lead the infamous Street Outlaws crews, including Ryan Martin, Birdman, Doc, Dom, Monza, Daddy Dave, Jeff Lutz, Reaper, Kamikaze, Kye Kelley, Mike Murillo, Megalodon, Lizzy Musi and Kayla Morton, as they compete with the fastest no prep racers in the nation for a shot at cash and other prizes valued at more than $500,000. Ryan Martin returns to challenge former no prep champion and rival Birdman after last year’s upset, but ultimately, everyone is gunning for the biggest No Prep Series payout in history. The stakes are high, the cars fast and the rivalries are stronger than ever in a season not to be missed. All-new episodes of STREET OUTLAWS: NO PREP KINGS begin Monday, January 14 at 9:00pm ET/PT.

In the world of street racing, “no prep” racing is one of the “baddest” and dirtiest challenges in the game. Unlike traditional racing, no prep racers drive on tracks that have not been primed with traction compounds, which help bond tire rubber to the concrete surface. The rules are simple, and it’s every man for himself in each wild and dangerous race.

This season STREET OUTLAWS: NO PREP KINGS crisscrosses America, traveling from Pennsylvania to Memphis, to North Carolina and Arizona, giving anyone the opportunity to race some of their favorite drivers from the Outlaw family. It’s bracketology for street racing as massive crowds gather each week, and 32 racers dwindle down to only two for the final battle on the track. Who will be crowned this year’s points champion? The country’s fastest racers will lay it all on the line and test their skills on these unfamiliar tracks.

Viewers can watch all-new episodes, along with other seasons of STREET OUTLAWS, on the Discovery GO app – free with their paid TV subscription.

Lizzy Musi to Debut ‘King Kong 7’ at PDRA Firecracker Nationals

Lizzy Musi and car owner, Frank Brandao, recently took delivery of a brand new Jerry Bickel-built Dodge Dart. The car is in the final prep stages at Musi Racing Engines and will hit the concrete for the first time at Virginia Motorsports Park for the PDRA Firecracker Nationals, June 29 and 30.

The PDRA has opened up two days of testing on Wednesday and Thursday prior to the event, a prime opportunity for Lizzy to make some shakedown passes in the new whip, predictably named King Kong 7.

In full preparation to continue their Pro Nitrous Championship chase, the Edelbrock-backed Musi/Brandao team will also bring King Kong 6 to the event, warding off any setbacks from new car blues.

“We’re excited for the new car,” stated Pat Musi, car tuner and owner of Musi Racing Engines. “We’re bringing lots of momentum into Virginia. Virginia is a good race for us. She’s won multiple times there, so it’s a good luck track for us. She’s second in points so hopefully she can move up. We hope to run the new car, but whichever car is the most comfortable for Lizzy during testing is the one we’ll race with.”

Both cars will remain race ready in the Musi stable with the same engine combination, although King Kong 6 has already been sold. “The old car has been sold to some friends of mine in the Middle East,” explained Musi. “He’s allowing us to use it and keep the car here for now. They’re really good friends.”

King Kong 6 will sport the RSG decal of its new owner at Virginia and will be transferred to the Middle East before racing begins there this winter.

Musi customers are doing well in the PDRA and the NHRA this season. Musi customers have won two of three Pro Nitrous races in PDRA. In NHRA, Musi customers have amassed 29 round wins in 7 races so far.

“This year our customers are running even better. Everybody’s working on their own program, but engine wise they’re all competitive.”

Lizzy has obviously had a good start to the year, currently sitting second in Pro Nitrous points, and the team looks to continue to improve their season now with the new car.

“You always want better, but our program is going pretty good. This car’s fast. We feel really confident.”

Lizzy Musi Set To Debut King Kong 7 At PDRA Firecracker Nationals

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Lizzy Musi and car owner, Frank Brandao, recently took delivery of a brand new Jerry Bickel-built Dodge Dart. The car is in the final prep stages at Musi Racing Engines and will hit the concrete for the first time at Virginia Motorsports Park for the PDRA Firecracker Nationals, June 29 and 30.
The PDRA has opened up two days of testing on Wednesday and Thursday prior to the event, a prime opportunity for Lizzy to make some shakedown passes in the new whip, predictably named King Kong 7.

In full preparation to continue their Pro Nitrous Championship chase, the Edelbrock-backed Musi/Brandao team will also bring King Kong 6 to the event, warding off any setbacks from new car blues.

“We’re excited for the new car,” stated Pat Musi, car tuner and owner of Musi Racing Engines. “We’re bringing lots of momentum into Virginia. Virginia is a good race for us. She’s won multiple times there, so it’s a good luck track for us. She’s second in points so hopefully she can move up. We hope to run the new car, but whichever car is the most comfortable for Lizzy during testing is the one we’ll race with.”

Both cars will remain race ready in the Musi stable with the same engine combination, although King Kong 6 has already been sold. “The old car has been sold to some friends of mine in the Middle East,” explained Musi. “He’s allowing us to use it and keep the car here for now. They’re really good friends.”

King Kong 6 will sport the RSG decal of its new owner at Virginia and will be transferred to the Middle East before racing begins there this winter.
Musi customers are doing well in the PDRA and the NHRA this season. Musi customers have won two of three Pro Nitrous races in PDRA. In NHRA, Musi customers have amassed 29 round wins in 7 races so far.

“This year our customers are running even better. Everybody’s working on their own program, but engine wise they’re all competitive.”
Lizzy has obviously had a good start to the year, currently sitting second in Pro Nitrous points, and the team looks to continue to improve their season now with the new car.

“You always want better, but our program is going pretty good. This car’s fast. We feel really confident.”