What Happened to Big Chief From Street Outlaws

With its heart-pounding street racing races, where talent and speed combine to choose the
winner, Street Outlaws, an iconic American reality TV show, has captivated millions of fans.
However, amid the squealing tires and high-octane drama, only Big Chief stands out. He was a
racing legend and fan favorite so, his absence shocked the devoted viewership, causing them to
wonder: What happened to Big Chief? If you want to know all about it, then stay tuned, and let’s
get started!

American reality television series "Street Outlaws" debuted on Discovery Channel in June 2013.
The series follows the strong battle between street racers vying for the top 10 slots on
Oklahoma's list of elite racers as it follows the allegedly illegal street racing circuit of Oklahoma
City.

Currently, "Street Outlaws" has a sizable fan base among viewers, and despite casting doubt on
the series' outlaw element, it continues to be a worldwide favorite among car show aficionados.

While the focus most often falls on the cars, as per the intent of its creation, the show has also
created stars out of the many racers featured on ‘Street Outlaws’. Dedicated fans could naturally
remember all of them and know them by name as much as by their given racing monikers, but
even the most inattentive viewer would know ‘Big Chief’.

Justin Shearer, also known as ‘Big Chief, who acts as both the host of the show and mediates the
competition among the loud-mouthed racers, is perhaps the biggest star of ‘Street Outlaws’. Fans
and dedicated viewers simply can’t imagine what the show would be like without him. Aside
from hosting, Justin is also one of the best drivers and poses fierce competition for the other
competitors. However, not too long ago, Justin took some time off the show, and as one might
expect, this caused a stir among viewers. Rumors sprouted wildly, some suggesting ‘Big Chief’
would be leaving the show, while others considered that he might have taken time off to attend
rehab.

Fortunately, for the die-hard fans and dedicated viewers, we have the honest scoop about what
really went down with ‘Big Chief’, and why he so suddenly disappeared.

Justin, who was born on December 9th, 1980, in Louisville, Kentucky, showed an early interest
in racing and started his lifelong hobby at the age of nine. Around the time he started racing,
Justin started learning about mechanics and vehicles thanks to the influence of his father, who
ran an auto repair shop. With the help of his family, 'Big Chief' pursued his goal.
He eventually achieved a high position in the Oklahoma racing circuit as a result of this, earning
him the opportunity to host "Street Outlaws." Justin joined the show at the start of season one
and has continued to be a part of it ever since.

While this might have allowed him to amass a following of supporters and gain some fame, it
has no doubt taken its toll over the years. It is revealed that the reason for his absence from the
recent seasons was motivated by his exhausting schedule.

Justin not only owns his own custom auto-building shop and competes, he also coordinates the
racing events, mediates the conflict, and hosts the show. Therefore, after false reports of his
permanent exit from the show angered fans, Justin quickly dispelled the rumors on social media,
informing his followers and Street Outlaws viewers that he had simply taken some time off to
unwind and concentrate on his family and the workshop.

As one might anticipate, such a busy schedule frequently necessitates compromise, and
regrettably, his workshop's operations suffered while he was away.

Since the show is not his only livelihood, Justin had to take care of things closer to home. He has
also been spending more time with his wife, Alicia Shearer, and their children, Corbin and
Corvil. As for the rehab rumors, it seems these were nothing but wild speculation. According to
‘Big Chief’, the only addictions he has had in life are speed, adrenaline, and high-octane action.

Other rumors suggested that the show may have let him go, but Justin also corrected these
rumors, stating that he would return in the following seasons. While addressing the rumors on
social media, Justin also posted pictures of his latest car-building project.

Accompanied by a caption suggesting that he would be burning up television screens soon, fans
expressed their support and gratitude for his return, hoping to see his new street rod in action.

Fans have recently questioned a different turning point in "Street Outlaws" and "Big Chief's"
racing career: his breakup with Shawn Ellington, a longtime business partner and buddy who is
arguably best known as "Murder Nova."

The dynamic teamwork between the two top competitors delighted fans and spectators for a
considerable amount of time. Still, regrettably, at the start of the most recent season, the two
stated that they would no longer be working together.

Fans who were shocked by the breakup expressed their disappointment and sought explanations
on social media.
Justin and Shawn shared ownership of MidWest Street Cars for almost nine years. Together, they
built some of the most incredible street rods to ever grace Oklahoma's streets.

Their announcement, as can be expected, was quickly followed by growing speculation and
rumors online. Some suggested that the two disagreed about something that caused their
friendship to fall apart and with it their business relationship. Of course, rumors are, as always,
wild speculation, so once again taking to social media, ‘Big Chief’ corrected the misinformation.
According to Justin, they simply grew apart over the years and have changed the focus of their
interests. Justin decided to focus more intimately on his family and has since started a new
venture with another racer, Phantom.

His new workshop, called 187 Customs, does more or less the same thing, but it allows him to
spend more time at home and focus on his racing career. Justin also reassured fans that despite
their professional separation, he and Shawn remain good friends.

Now, with lots of rumors swirling around and people guessing where he went, let’s find out what
actually happened to our favorite guy, Big Chief.

Big Chief has been a familiar face on the show for quite a while, but this isn’t the first time he’s
taken a break. In the past, he stepped away to spend more time with his family.

His prior absence was brought on by Big Chief's terrible racing disaster. He crashed when he was
racing Brian Chucky Davis in the past after losing control of his vehicle. He had to take time off
work to recover from the catastrophic injuries he sustained in the accident, including spinal cord
injuries.

However, it now appears that the production company's policies are the key factor explaining
why Big Chief isn't on Street Outlaws. It is revealed that he objected to their "race your way in"
policy, which allowed the winners of some preseason races to join Street Outlaws. He noticed
that many racers from Street Outlaws: Memphis were getting chosen, while others weren’t.

Big Chief explained that he disagreed with this policy. He thought it unfair that some racers got
opportunities while others were left out.

So, what does it mean for his future with Street Outlaws?

As of now, Big Chief’s return to the show seems uncertain. He made it clear that he doesn’t
regret leaving the show and hasn’t made any announcements about coming back. Fans have been
eager to know if he’ll make a comeback, but so far, there’s been no official word.
Through a YouTube video, Big Chief discussed his reasons for leaving Street Outlaws in April
2022. He described a situation in which he went to compete on the 405 show and was asked to
stay for an additional day to finish filming. Unfortunately, his car had various problems during
this period and needed to be fixed for eight months. He noted that he was thrilled to be a part of
the spin-off series "America's List," but he also stressed that he thought some racing regulations
needed to be changed.

Therefore, Big Chief’s departure was driven by his principles and dedication to street racing. He
emphasized that he has always been dedicated to his own strategy and has refused to alter it
simply because other racers are doing it. He stated that he bases his entire existence on street
racing and that he is prepared to spend both time and money to raise the performance of his
vehicle.

In essence, Big Chief's resignation from Street Outlaws wasn't brought on by a deficiency in
ability or enthusiasm, but rather by a disagreement over principles and methods. The future of his
involvement with the show appears to be up in the air. Fans will have to wait and see if the
adored Big Chief ever makes a successful comeback to the realm of street racing and the screen
for the time being.

So, what Is Big Chief Doing Now?

After leaving the show, Big Chief from Street Outlaws turned his attention to his business,
Midwest Street Cars. He is now frequently spotted on YouTube, where he posts videos of his car-
building projects being tested on the racecourse and even participating in street racing, rather
than on the TV screen.

Recently, he posted a video titled “Chief is Making Some Changes to The Crow & Testing
Caddy Jack!” In this latest series of videos, he’s diving into the process of testing and fine-tuning
his caddyjack.

It's evident that Big Chief is still very involved in the auto and racing industries, and he is using
his knowledge and enthusiasm in his own endeavors. He provides fans with a window into his
ongoing automotive endeavors with his YouTube content, enabling them to follow along with his
car-building and racing escapades outside of the Street Outlaws universe.

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