The Tragic Story Of Flip From Street Outlaws

Chickasha, Oklahoma, is the center of the action on “Street Outlaws,” and as it turns out, Flip was born and raised in the same city, hence his early casting (per The U.S. Sun). Flip drove a 1980 Chevy El Camino, which stood out as a striking car that was easily recognizable. The show’s official bio described him as a driver with “a beer in one hand and a cigarette in the other. And, when it comes to street racing the smack-talking never stops.”

Flip wasn’t the only person approached by the producers. His long-time friends Justin “Big Chief” Shearer and Chris “Kamikaze” Day were also brought on board. It may come as a surprise to fans, but some of the original cast weren’t certain about wanting to do “Street Outlaws” — after all, given how massive the franchise has become, the series catapulted the original members to great success. Still, due to street racing being illegal in many parts of the country, the hesitation to commit to the series would be understandable.

Although Flip died after only one season, his legacy as one of the original crew helped the show take off. With a love for competition and a unique personality, he stood out amongst the rest of the Season 1 alumni. He also won a vast majority of his races on the show, further proving himself as one of the series’ foundations. In short, fans took well to him.

Even now, his friends reference him fondly on the show, and it’s clear that they miss him. His beloved El Camino was passed down to Kamikaze and it’s still featured on the show to this day (via Tuko). Even though it’s been nearly 10 years since Flip’s death, his legacy lives on through the series. “Street Outlaws” even featured him in a throwback episode that aired in 2021.

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