Is ‘Street Outlaws’ Fake? Details on the Discovery Channel Show

“The show itself wasn’t actually illegal,” Screen Rant explains, “Every race was cleared and permitted by the city the crew happened to be visiting that episode.” So while it might appear like the racers are engaging in illicit activities, “the crew would put in for a permit, which would be either denied or approved by local officials,” the source explains.

In fact, some races have to be relocated if a permit is denied, according to Hot Cars.