Summary
- Street Outlaws, a Discovery Channel reality show about street racers in Oklahoma, premiered in 2013 and lasted for 15 seasons.
- Tyler "Flip" Priddy, a key member in season one, tragically passed away in 2013, sparking speculation about his death.
- Flip passed away in his home at the age of 31. The cause of death is unknown, and family and friends have asked for privacy.
When Flip from Street Outlaws died, it marked a tragic day in the history of the Discovery Channel reality show. Street Outlaws premiered in June 2013 and lasted for 15 seasons before ending. However, the series also led to several spinoffs, some of which are ongoing. Street Outlaws: Fastest in America, Street Outlaws: Team Attack, Street Outlaws: Endgame, Street Outlaws: New Orleans, and more. The original show follows a group of street racers in Oklahoma who tune up their cars and race each other in illegal street events.
Of course, like many "real" Discovery Channel reality shows, Street Outlaws has its share of fabrications, including the races themselves, which were always sanctioned by police. However, that doesn't mean it wasn't an engaging watch thanks to the fascinating car mods and interesting characters. The cast of Street Outlaws has changed over the years, with newcomers entering every season and the original cast slowly peeling off. Those who have watched the show from the beginning may remember Tyler "Flip" Priddy, who sadly only appeared in one season.
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Tyler "Flip" Priddy Drove A 1980 Chevy El Camino In Street Outlaws
Flip Was One Of The Main Cast Members In Season One
Tyler "Flip" Priddy first appeared on Street Outlaws in the pilot episode of the show and was a central member of season 1's main cast. Flip was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, the home of Street Outlaws (via The Sun). He and his longtime friends, Justin "Big Chief" Shearer and Chris "Kamikaze" Day, were all cast in the first season of the show together, and Flip was well known for his 1980 Chevy El Camino, a distinctive car in a show with many memorable vehicles.
After Flip passed away, his car was passed down to Chris "Kamikaze" and is still featured on the show.
Flip's biography on the Discovery Channel website originally described him as, "a beer in one hand and a cigarette in the other. And, when it comes to street racing the smack-talking never stops." It's an apt description and Flip was a unique member of the cast and an extremely competitive racer who won many of the races he participated in. After Flip passed away, his car was passed down to Chris "Kamikaze" and is still featured on the show.
Flip's Cause Of Death Is Unknown (But It Wasn't From Street Racing)
Flip Reappeared In A 2021 Throwback Episode Of Street Outlaws
Tragically, Flip passed away on May 28, 2013, at the age of 31, in his home in Yukon, Oklahoma. It was only a few weeks before the premiere of Street Outlaws season 1, meaning Flip never got to watch his appearance on the show. Flip's family and friends have never revealed the circ*mstances surrounding his death. The internet has long speculated about what the cause of his death was and originally many assumed it was racing-related, but that idea was quickly dispelled.
Flip left behind a wife, Amber, and four sons. His family and friends have, politely, made an effort to keep the events of Flip's death private. Flip's loved ones would prefer that others be respectful of their husband, father, and friend, and have not publicly commented on his passing on social media. However, the Street Outlaws Facebook page posted a tribute to Flip.
Street Outlaws also premiered a throwback episode in May 2021 that discussed the origins of the show and also included a small tribute to Tyler "Flip" Priddy, one of the people who made the series a success from the jump.
Street Outlaws
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Street Outlaws is a reality television series that gives a backdoor look into the world of illegal street racing in the United States. The show highlights races, racers, and the scene as a whole as it attempts to explore this highly competitive sport.
- Cast
- Justin Shearer
- Release Date
- June 10, 2013
- Seasons
- 19
