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Gunmetal Speedster · 03-24-2017, 11:28 PM

Anyone else been following this? I'm not one to usually watch these type of shows but caught a glimpse of it on tv and thought I would see who wins.

In case this is your first time hearing of it, here is a brief summary of what's going down: http://www.dragzine.com/news/street-...-in-mega-race/

Any thoughts on who might win? Big race airs in two days (3/27).

SharpOldNo7 · 03-25-2017, 12:05 AM

I have. I really don't like the over dramatization of reality. If driving experience is a winner it will be Big Chief. If money can buy you a win, then Richard has it.

SSx2JAMES · 03-25-2017, 05:45 AM

street outlaws are using their own people to build the car gas monkey are bringing in people to build their car in the previews for the finale looks like they get called out on that

pyroguy · 03-25-2017, 06:57 AM

From a clip I saw, Chief called out Richard on his designated driver vs. him driving. It will be interesting to see a steel bodied crow back in action.

Mydivorcegift · 03-25-2017, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by SharpOldNo7

I have. I really don't like the over dramatization of reality. If driving experience is a winner it will be Big Chief. If money can buy you a win, then Richard has it.

I don't either but it has come a long way in some regards. Like when it first came on and the cars would be going down the street there was a fake "noise" of an engine dubbed in that sounded like a f'n motorcycle.

I don't know....Alex Laughlin ain't no slouch, but.....

I'm pulling for Chief. Richard is (or at least acts on TV) like a douchebag. And having unlimited funds, calling in a pro stock team to build and drive your car....just not a fan.

strykerg8gt · 03-25-2017, 01:45 PM

I'm more interested in Aaron's build. A BMW M3 with an LS swap sounds like a fun car.

BLU DUCE · 03-25-2017, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

I don't either but it has come a long way in some regards. Like when it first came on and the cars would be going down the street there was a fake "noise" of an engine dubbed in that sounded like a f'n motorcycle.

I don't know....Alex Laughlin ain't no slouch, but.....

I'm pulling for Chief. Richard is (or at least acts on TV) like a douchebag. And having unlimited funds, calling in a pro stock team to build and drive your car....just not a fan.

Does anyone truly know if Richard can actually work,paint,fabricate,or do any mechanical ability on any of these builds they do?

Chief has got this.

BLU DUCE · 03-25-2017, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by strykerg8gt

I'm more interested in Aaron's build. A BMW M3 with an LS swap sounds like a fun car.

Now there is a vehicle builder.

SS Performance · 03-25-2017, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mydivorcegift

I'm pulling for Chief. Richard is (or at least acts on TV) like a douchebag. And having unlimited funds, calling in a pro stock team to build and drive your car....just not a fan.

That's no act! Had the displeasure of meeting him a few years back.

JLSuperfly · 03-26-2017, 03:08 PM

Yeah, I've been following it. Too bad Aaron quit. I hope he doesn't join those guys in Fired Up garage.

For those fans of Wheeler Dealers (I am), Edd China just quit the show.

Andrew4180 · 03-26-2017, 05:55 PM

Id have to watch the whole episode to get the whole deal. From the preview, looks like Richard borrowed a pro mod, stuck his logo on it, and is calling it his. Whereas Chief and his group legitimately built that car they have. Chief for the win.

Kenny Camaro · 03-26-2017, 06:08 PM

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Yeah, I've been following it. Too bad Aaron quit. I hope he doesn't join those guys in Fired Up garage.

For those fans of Wheeler Dealers (I am), Edd China just quit the show.

With fast and loud ratings tanking, I wouldn't be surprised if Aaron gets his own TV show where he's the boss and does his own builds with his own crew. I wouldn't be surprised if Richard produced it, just like he produces Fired Up ,Misfits Garage. Probibly all part of the Richard Rawlings master marketing plan.

There is no wheeler dealers show without Ed China. Where did you here that?

Trickskier · 03-26-2017, 06:26 PM

I enjoying both shows. I think Richard bent the rules when he called in the Laughlin's to build the car and Alex to drive it. It's definitely not a complete Gas Monkey Garage build. I think Big Chief has the advantage being that he races more often than Alex. So I'm going to say that Big Chief's experience will beat Richards money....

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JLSuperfly · 03-26-2017, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenny Camaro

With fast and loud ratings tanking, I wouldn't be surprised if Aaron gets his own TV show where he's the boss and does his own builds with his own crew. I wouldn't be surprised if Richard produced it, just like he produces Fired Up ,Misfits Garage. Probibly all part of the Richard Rawlings master marketing plan.

There is no wheeler dealers show without Ed China. Where did you here that?

Edd China announced it in his Youtube channel. Sad really. He stated that the producers of the show wanted to change the formula and he is not comfortable with it.
Maybe Edd and Aaron can spin off a new show together. That would be interesting.

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Andrew4180 Bigfoot Drives: "Doomsday" 1981 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Joplin, MO Posts: 417 View My Garage	Id have to watch the whole episode to get the whole deal. From the preview, looks like Richard borrowed a pro mod, stuck his logo on it, and is calling it his. Whereas Chief and his group legitimately built that car they have. Chief for the win. __________________ Owner/Driver: AMT Racing's Doomsday 1981 Camaro 383ci SBC, Th400 Trans, 29X10 Hoosiers. Small Block, Small tire, bracket car.

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Trickskier Native Floridian Drives: 2014 - ZL1 / 2003 - Corvette Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,658	I enjoying both shows. I think Richard bent the rules when he called in the Laughlin's to build the car and Alex to drive it. It's definitely not a complete Gas Monkey Garage build. I think Big Chief has the advantage being that he races more often than Alex. So I'm going to say that Big Chief's experience will beat Richards money.... __________________

03-25-2017, 12:05 AM	#2
SharpOldNo7 Drives: 2015 2LT RS Convertible Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Mississippi Posts: 298	I have. I really don't like the over dramatization of reality. If driving experience is a winner it will be Big Chief. If money can buy you a win, then Richard has it.

03-25-2017, 05:45 AM	#3
SSx2JAMES Drives: 2000 Camaro SS + 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 270 View My Garage	street outlaws are using their own people to build the car gas monkey are bringing in people to build their car in the previews for the finale looks like they get called out on that

03-25-2017, 01:45 PM	#6
strykerg8gt Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Burlington, NJ Posts: 379	I'm more interested in Aaron's build. A BMW M3 with an LS swap sounds like a fun car.

03-26-2017, 03:08 PM	#10
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	Yeah, I've been following it. Too bad Aaron quit. I hope he doesn't join those guys in Fired Up garage. For those fans of Wheeler Dealers (I am), Edd China just quit the show.