Remembering Lizzy Musi: A Rising Star In Street Racing Who Fought Cancer

A 33-year-old street racer and reality show personality died of breast cancer on Thursday. Pat Musi confirmed his daughter Lizzy Musi's death on Facebook. "Surrounded by her family, in the comfort of her own home, Lizzy was called to heaven at 11:25pm tonight," Pat Musi wrote. "Thank you for all the prayers and support throughout her battle. At this time, the family would like to have time to process, grieve and make arrangements in peace. We will give an update as soon as we have information to share." Lizzy Musi appeared on "Street Outlaws: No Prep King" on Discovery. She stepped away from the show last year after revealing her diagnosis with stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer.

Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive and invasive form of breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. It typically spreads faster and has a worse prognosis than other types of cancer. It also has fewer treatment options. Lizzy Musi was candid about her cancer journey, sharing that the cancer had spread to her lymph nodes and liver with Drag Illustrated last month. She also mentioned that she was seeking treatment in Germany.

"I've kind of tried everything here [in the U.S.], and I’ve researched the doctor and treatment in Germany that can isolate my liver and treat it," Lizzy Musi told the outlet. In 2014, Lizzy Musi became the first woman to win a Pro Nitrous national event at the Professional Drag Racers Association US Drags. She was a talented racer, known for breaking barriers in a male-dominated sport.

Who Was Lizzy Musi?

Lizzy Musi was one of the top women street racers, scoring three consecutive wins on the show. She was also the first woman to break the barrier of 200 mph in eighth-mile doorslammer racing with a 3.802-second run. Her incredible achievements made her a prominent figure in the racing community and an inspiration to many aspiring female racers.