REMEMBERING FLIP
What happened to Flip from Street Outlaws?
TYLER "Flip" Priddy starred in the Discovery reality series Street Outlaws.
Street Outlaws premiered in 2013 on the Discovery Channel and followed a group of street racers including Priddy who passed away in 2013 at the age of 31.
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Who is Tyler "Flip" Priddy?
Flip was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, home of Street Outlaws.
He met fellow car and racing enthusiast Justin “Big Chief” Shearer when they were children.
They used to ride their bikes to watch as children.
Flip appeared on the first season of Street Outlaws in 2013 with Big Chief, where he continued his love for street racing.
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What happened to Flip?
Flip passed away in his Yukon, Oklahoma home on May 28, 2013.
He was 31 at the time of his death.
Flip passed away just a few weeks before the season one premiere of Street Outlaws.
Flip's family and friends did not confirm the cause of his death, but it was confirmed that his death was not racing related.
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How was Flip remembered?
Flip is survived by his wife Amber and their four sons.
After his death, fellow drag racers gathered for massive burnouts in Flip's honor.
, including Big Chief often speak about him in the show, sometimes even choking up.
Street Outlaws recently concluded its 17th season.
Street Outlaws premiered a throwback special in May 2021, looking back at the show's start and Flip's memory.
Flip's bio on the show shared that he was known for having “a beer in one hand and a cigarette in the other. And, when it comes to street racing the smack-talking never stops.”
Fans of the show will remember Flip for his beloved 1980 Chevy, El Camino.
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How can I watch Street Outlaws?
Street Outlaws airs on the Discovery Channel. Fans can watch on Discovery+, the channel's streaming service.
It's also available on Hulu, Sling and YouTube TV.
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