TV street racer dies 'doing what he loved' after doctors 'couldn't save him'

The Street Outlaws community is in mourning following the loss of Cali Nate, AKA Nate Schaloach. The Discovery Channel star appeared in multiple episodes of Street Outlaws and raced against some greats in the game. He sadly passed away this April prompting many of his co-stars to share their condolences.

Street racer Nate was involved in a fatal car accident. His partner confirmed the news via social media. More of the Street Outlaws community took to social media following the tragic passing of a man many describe as a “legend.” Cali Nate raced with many of the main cast members on the Discovery Channel show in his time including JJ Da Boss and Tricia.

Credit: Screenshot via Discovery YouTube channel/Street Outlaws: Memphis

Nate Schaloach’s tragic death

The untimely passing of Nate Schaloach (Cali Nate) was confirmed by his partner, Courtney Paulshock, on Monday, April 8. He passed away in Texas during a street race.

Courtney shared in a Facebook post: “Nate wrecked the Z at Eagle Pass. Waylon and Garrett stayed with him every moment. They got him to the hospital, and they just couldn’t save him. Those are all of the details I’m giving,” writes Monsters and Critics.

Describing her late partner as her “soul mate,” “person,” and her “world,” Courtney said: “He gets to see his mother and sister again, and I know that made him so happy. He went out doing what he loved. And as racers, and racers’ better halves, we know that risk every time they strap in.”

Tributes pour for Cali Nate

Cali Nate’s fans and friends are taking to social media to say he will “forever be missed.”

Many describe the late street racer as a “legend,” and more sent prayers to Nate’s family.

One person tweeted via X (Twitter): “Rip Cali Nate! We lost a legend in street racing.”

More said: “The Coolest no prep racer to ever , Cali Nate has died in a car wreck. I will see you in Valhalla!!”

And: “Damn RIP #CaliNate one hell of a driver. #StreetOutlaws Thinking of his family, friends, teammates, and all who looked up to him.”

Murder Nova from Street Outlaws also posted a tribute to Cali Nate, writing:

“We are saddened to hear about the loss of Cali Nate overnight. We know the risks when we strap in, we just always hope it never comes to this. From all of us here at 187 Customs we are sending prayers to Nate and Courtney’s families. RIP Nate.”

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