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Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
street racing?
 
Posted by HaulinAssMaro (Member # 541) on :
 
dont do it [Big Grin]
 
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:
dont do it [Big Grin]
hahah coming from one of the most known racers in san jose
 
Posted by slidewayz94 (Member # 3101) on :
 
you'll grow out of street racing, it was cool when your young but then you become wiser in the years.
 
Posted by deanh8 (Member # 6556) on :
 
streetracing is gay. only stupid people do it [Roll Eyes]
 
Posted by Cobra5.0Jeep (Member # 1482) on :
 
Streetracing ruins it for everyone else.
Soon it will be outlawed modifying your cars at all.
 
Posted by Eddie510 (Member # 2354) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:
dont do it [Big Grin]
[patriot]
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
When I was younger (16-20), I did it quite a bit. If I was at a red light at any intersection in America with a car next to me that was down, we were going to run them, no question.

As I got older (25 now, so not THAT old, lol) and responsibilities increased, you realize what the implications of getting caught for illegal street racing can be. Remember, your future employers will be very quick to judge when someone has offenses on their record, driving or otherwise. Not to mention the cost of the ticket, cost to get your car out of the impound lot (if they even let you), and the price hike of your insurance when you get labeled as a high risk motorist. Getting pulled over also gives them an opportunity to probe around your car looking for parts that shouldn't be there so they can hit you with other lame penalties (smog/tint/etc), not to mention all the drugs you carry javier ;-)

If I want to abuse my car, I take it to the track. Ya it can be a hassle, but the alternative can really F things up for me if I get caught racing, or worse hurt myself or someone else while doing it.

Also when I got older, I also realized I am not the only one on the road. I have a responsibility out there when people's wives, kids, etc are out on those public roads with me.

[ June 12, 2006, 01:05 PM: Message edited by: Luke87GT ]
 
Posted by cobraracer46 (Member # 1142) on :
 
Enjoying your car is one thing, but when you do it to the point that an innocent person may get killed then it is hard to imagine why any one would even think about street racing.
 
Posted by illwill510 (Member # 3788) on :
 
Does street racing decrease with the availibility of a race track within 1/2 an hour? Yes.
Do people who want to race want to spend the gas to drive 1-2 hours away? I feel streetracing should be legal if there isnt a track withing 30-45 min of your home.
 
Posted by ArchNotch (Member # 5177) on :
 
Nothing wrong with some freeway runs. [patriot]
 
Posted by 89 FAKE SNAKE (Member # 4531) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by illwill510:
Does street racing decrease with the availibility of a race track within 1/2 an hour? Yes.
Do people who want to race want to spend the gas to drive 1-2 hours away? I feel streetracing should be legal if there isnt a track withing 30-45 min of your home.
[Roll Eyes] so u mean to tell me if ur racing and hit my car and kill me its ok?..cmon bro..we all race and we know the risks..no where in hell should it be legal.
 
Posted by twisted54 (Member # 1981) on :
 
+1
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
When I was younger (16-20), I did it quite a bit. If I was at a red light at any intersection in America with a car next to me that was down, we were going to run them, no question.

As I got older (25 now, so not THAT old, lol) and responsibilities increased, you realize what the implications of getting caught for illegal street racing can be. Remember, your future employers will be very quick to judge when someone has offenses on their record, driving or otherwise. Not to mention the cost of the ticket, cost to get your car out of the impound lot (if they even let you), and the price hike of your insurance when you get labeled as a high risk motorist. Getting pulled over also gives them an opportunity to probe around your car looking for parts that shouldn't be there so they can hit you with other lame penalties (smog/tint/etc), not to mention all the drugs you carry javier ;-)

If I want to abuse my car, I take it to the track. Ya it can be a hassle, but the alternative can really F things up for me if I get caught racing, or worse hurt myself or someone else while doing it.

Also when I got older, I also realized I am not the only one on the road. I have a responsibility out there when people's wives, kids, etc are out on those public roads with me.
i feel the same way.

soo [Whoo Whooooo!] for u
 
Posted by HaulinAssMaro (Member # 541) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by ArchNotch:
Nothing wrong with some freeway runs. [patriot]
Except they are about as gay as pedaling your bike to work day.The topic is about streetracing, which if done in a safe fashion DOES NOT put anyones life at risk except for the 2 partys involved.Freeway racing puts MANY peoples lfe at risk and is FAR from safe,and thats what gives streetracing a bad name,its NOT streetracing,nor is sideshows.
 
Posted by cummins (Member # 5931) on :
 
hmmm lets see. Run around looking for a spot to street race. Run from the cops. Hang out with a bunch of punk ass gay biatches like Parker and Al. Get your license plate on film then get your car racing on film and have the video spammed on the net. Somebody lost because of this somebody lost because of that. Lame excuses everywhere. Oh wait here come the cops lets all run. Its cold. Street hooks like shit. Slow cars racing everywhere. Gotta wait for the pedestrians to clear out of the way. Stupid punks can't drive. Here come the cops again. Now I'm worried about getting a ticket or car impounded. Run away again and hide in the bushes. Call everyone up for a new meeting spot. Go there. See a few slow cars race. whoopdie fkin do! Cops again. Call it a night and go home.

I love streetracing!
 
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:
quote:
Originally posted by ArchNotch:
Nothing wrong with some freeway runs. [patriot]
Except they are about as gay as pedaling your bike to work day.The topic is about streetracing, which if done in a safe fashion DOES NOT put anyones life at risk except for the 2 partys involved.Freeway racing puts MANY peoples lfe at risk and is FAR from safe,and thats what gives streetracing a bad name,its NOT streetracing,nor is sideshows.
+1

and when stupids kids take out their moms mini vans and drive at a high rate of speed in a residential neighborhood and crash and most likely die, police and the news reporters blame it on street racing and say they were "racing" another car.
 
Posted by 91Trunkster (Member # 6598) on :
 
Way back in the day I use to frequent the Milpitas races, I even took my 1993 Cobra out there once or twice, it was fun but I would never ever do that again. Most of these "young kids" on here think it's the cool thing to do and it is at their age, eventually they will grow out of it. It's been like this since the early days of street racing. Priorities in life change with age. If someone pulls up to me at a light I'll jump on them and I'll even mess with a few select cars myself, but I will never attend any of these midnight street races.

People grow up and soon these kids will grow up and be the ones that are telling the next group of kids the same thing.

I am against it, the gathering of groups and the likes even though I did it when I was younger, it's just not worth it.

Take it to the damn track!

quote:
I feel streetracing should be legal if there isnt a track withing 30-45 min of your home.
quote:
Where and the hell did you come up with this logic?
 
Posted by 91Trunkster (Member # 6598) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by two-gun kid:
quote:
Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:
quote:
Originally posted by ArchNotch:
Nothing wrong with some freeway runs. [patriot]
Except they are about as gay as pedaling your bike to work day.The topic is about streetracing, which if done in a safe fashion DOES NOT put anyones life at risk except for the 2 partys involved.Freeway racing puts MANY peoples lfe at risk and is FAR from safe,and thats what gives streetracing a bad name,its NOT streetracing,nor is sideshows.
+1

and when stupids kids take out their moms mini vans and drive at a high rate of speed in a residential neighborhood and crash and most likely die, police and the news reporters blame it on street racing and say they were "racing" another car.
What is your point? Does this make it OK to street race in your Mustang since it's not Mom's Minivan? And it's the news reporters fault now, place blame where it is deserved, your comment makes absolutley no sense.
 
Posted by 87GeeTee (Member # 5905) on :
 
Streetracing is gay. I've done it a few times; but I'd still keep it at the track.
 
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 91Trunkster:
quote:
Originally posted by two-gun kid:
quote:
Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:
quote:
Originally posted by ArchNotch:
Nothing wrong with some freeway runs. [patriot]
Except they are about as gay as pedaling your bike to work day.The topic is about streetracing, which if done in a safe fashion DOES NOT put anyones life at risk except for the 2 partys involved.Freeway racing puts MANY peoples lfe at risk and is FAR from safe,and thats what gives streetracing a bad name,its NOT streetracing,nor is sideshows.
+1

and when stupids kids take out their moms mini vans and drive at a high rate of speed in a residential neighborhood and crash and most likely die, police and the news reporters blame it on street racing and say they were "racing" another car.
What is your point? Does this make it OK to street race in your Mustang since it's not Mom's Minivan? And it's the news reporters fault now, place blame where it is deserved, your comment makes absolutley no sense.
im just saying its stupids kids that crash and everyone is quick to blame it on streetracing. its basicly like the scape goat when some idiot crashes.
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
I think taking it to the track is 10 times safer than street racing for spectators, racer's, and the general public and it is an even playing field where all the excuses are left behind and the time slip show's with no doubt what REALLY happene's. If You left early or late it will show, if You miss a shift,get a bad start, or hit the rev limiter You can back Yourself up on the next run and prove that Your car has more left in it. Too many people will make up stories instead of admitting defeat in a street race.
 
Posted by HaulinAssMaro (Member # 541) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 91Trunkster:
quote:
Originally posted by two-gun kid:
quote:
Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:
quote:
Originally posted by ArchNotch:
Nothing wrong with some freeway runs. [patriot]
Except they are about as gay as pedaling your bike to work day.The topic is about streetracing, which if done in a safe fashion DOES NOT put anyones life at risk except for the 2 partys involved.Freeway racing puts MANY peoples lfe at risk and is FAR from safe,and thats what gives streetracing a bad name,its NOT streetracing,nor is sideshows.
+1

and when stupids kids take out their moms mini vans and drive at a high rate of speed in a residential neighborhood and crash and most likely die, police and the news reporters blame it on street racing and say they were "racing" another car.
What is your point? Does this make it OK to street race in your Mustang since it's not Mom's Minivan? And it's the news reporters fault now, place blame where it is deserved, your comment makes absolutley no sense.
I know what he meant to say,I just dont think he said it right

Streetracing is Streetracing yes.But there 2 different ways IMO.

The drive around all night having cops chase you every where and there is the 500+ cars and 5000+ people.Dumbasses are racing while MORE DUMBASSES line the streets,and it usually breals out into a bust or some dumbass who wants to swang.......ya know the stuff Parker likes to go to [Wink] AND NO THATS NOT KEWL AT ALL and I agree is very unsafe

Then you have the MEDIA Streetracing,NOT STREETRACING AT ALL.

Scenario:
A punkass wannabe 17 yearold is going 70 in a residential neighberhood driving eratically,lets call it 'MOMS MINIVAN'.Hes impressing the other 10 punks in his car and guess what,loses control killing himself all his passengers and some innocent bystanders meanwhile ending up in someones living room,again NOT STREETRACING and NOT KEWL AT ALL,but media loves this shit,they cant get enough of it

Now there is the "as safe as it can get streetracing"

Scenario:
2 Cars
2 Drivers
Secluded Road in BFE
No IDIOTS in front of you lining the streets
Noone is sight and hasnt been for hours
AGAIN 2 racers (and the only ones at risk which is the chance you take)
To me thats streetracing.Maybe its the age thing kicking in or the fact that im not an idiot and use common sense............Anyhow you either like it or you dont

But the way its labeled today then NO DONT DO IT [patriot]
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:



Scenario:
2 Cars
2 Drivers
Secluded Road in BFE
No IDIOTS in front of you lining the streets
Noone is sight and hasnt been for hours
question, where in the bay are are you finding roads that have no traffic for hours at a time? I am sure they exist, but I have yet to find anything like that.
 
Posted by HaulinAssMaro (Member # 541) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
quote:
Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:



Scenario:
2 Cars
2 Drivers
Secluded Road in BFE
No IDIOTS in front of you lining the streets
Noone is sight and hasnt been for hours
question, where in the bay are are you finding roads that have no traffic for hours at a time? I am sure they exist, but I have yet to find anything like that.
who mentioned anything about the bay area [Wink]
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
south of SJ I presume...
 
Posted by HaulinAssMaro (Member # 541) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
south of SJ I presume...
Sorry Im not going to get to far into it.But I'll just say NOWHERE around here would you EVER catch me racing on the street.................And in that aspect I afree with alot of the people here.
 
Posted by cummins (Member # 5931) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:
quote:
Originally posted by 91Trunkster:
quote:
Originally posted by two-gun kid:
quote:
Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:
quote:
Originally posted by ArchNotch:
Nothing wrong with some freeway runs. [patriot]
Except they are about as gay as pedaling your bike to work day.The topic is about streetracing, which if done in a safe fashion DOES NOT put anyones life at risk except for the 2 partys involved.Freeway racing puts MANY peoples lfe at risk and is FAR from safe,and thats what gives streetracing a bad name,its NOT streetracing,nor is sideshows.
+1

and when stupids kids take out their moms mini vans and drive at a high rate of speed in a residential neighborhood and crash and most likely die, police and the news reporters blame it on street racing and say they were "racing" another car.
What is your point? Does this make it OK to street race in your Mustang since it's not Mom's Minivan? And it's the news reporters fault now, place blame where it is deserved, your comment makes absolutley no sense.
I know what he meant to say,I just dont think he said it right

Streetracing is Streetracing yes.But there 2 different ways IMO.

The drive around all night having cops chase you every where and there is the 500+ cars and 5000+ people.Dumbasses are racing while MORE DUMBASSES line the streets,and it usually breals out into a bust or some dumbass who wants to swang.......ya know the stuff Parker likes to go to [Wink] AND NO THATS NOT KEWL AT ALL and I agree is very unsafe

Then you have the MEDIA Streetracing,NOT STREETRACING AT ALL.

Scenario:
A punkass wannabe 17 yearold is going 70 in a residential neighberhood driving eratically,lets call it 'MOMS MINIVAN'.Hes impressing the other 10 punks in his car and guess what,loses control killing himself all his passengers and some innocent bystanders meanwhile ending up in someones living room,again NOT STREETRACING and NOT KEWL AT ALL,but media loves this shit,they cant get enough of it

Now there is the "as safe as it can get streetracing"

Scenario:
2 Cars
2 Drivers
Secluded Road in BFE
No IDIOTS in front of you lining the streets
Noone is sight and hasnt been for hours
AGAIN 2 racers (and the only ones at risk which is the chance you take)
To me thats streetracing.Maybe its the age thing kicking in or the fact that im not an idiot and use common sense............Anyhow you either like it or you dont

But the way its labeled today then NO DONT DO IT [patriot]
I agree, Parker is a Dumbass!
 
Posted by 50 Deep (Member # 6216) on :
 
In al honesty it seems like street racing is a phase everyone goes thru. like pubirty. its something you gota go thru. you first get your car and all you wanna do is go out and swing it to see what it can do and having bragging rights to say you beat someone is the eqivalent to saying you just banged a hot chick. when really you got a slow ass car that you think is fast because all the guys with really fast cars hang out at the track and arent stupid enough to risk their car with 20 grand into the motor on the street. And its not until you go to the track and your fast ass car runs a 14.8 that u realize your shit is slow. so you dump 5 grand into it and your brain kicks in and says maybe i dont wanna risk the 5 grand i spent plus the cost of the car over some dumb ass street race(which if you get your car taken for it will be your fault alone and you will look like a dumbass), or hittin a fuckin pole cuz someone says it aint hot or it dont swang. i will admit tho that i am 19 and i do street race on occasions in secluded areas like warehouses at 12 at night with a few other guys. but that shit really is a waste of gas, my tires, and possibly 9 grand if i blow the motor in my cobra. but on the weekends at night when theres not shit else to do and no track open....

[ June 13, 2006, 02:36 AM: Message edited by: 50 Deep ]
 
Posted by 166 Merlot (Member # 1549) on :
 
they can take your car and not give it back just for streetracing?
 
Posted by putter (Member # 4253) on :
 
(Super man theme song plays) Youre all retauded! I want to know who has ever been killed at an organized park and race evening streetrace location? The traffic light racers are the ones causing the problems!! Just remember when youre racing from light to light in traffic and the other guy crashes and hits someone YOURE GOING TO JAIL!! At a park and race location you have the time to see and usualy know the other guy. If youre gonna do it, do it in a remote location like the "old days" everyone is lazy now and wants to race in the city in front of the police station' of course the cops are gonna come.

P.S. I think Im the smartest mother on this web site!
 
Posted by HaulinAssMaro (Member # 541) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 166 Merlot:
they can take your car and not give it back just for streetracing?
yes
 
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:
quote:
Originally posted by 166 Merlot:
they can take your car and not give it back just for streetracing?
yes
i thought they can impound it for a minimum of 30days and you pay all storage fees and shit.
 
Posted by Luke87GT (Member # 21) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by putter:
I want to know who has ever been killed at an organized park and race evening streetrace location?
Its happened numerous times.
There was actually a video a few years ago of a camaro losing control 300 feet after the start and plowing into the line of people standing on the sideline. Result: dead girl
 
Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
street racing is stupid. PERIOD. if you race then you must be willing to accept the punishments and repercussions without blaming anyone but yourself.
 
Posted by 89 FAKE SNAKE (Member # 4531) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by HaulinAssMaro:
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
south of SJ I presume...
Sorry Im not going to get to far into it.But I'll just say NOWHERE around here would you EVER catch me racing on the street.................And in that aspect I afree with alot of the people here.
[worship] [worship] REAL races dnt go on out here or anywhere round here.. [patriot]
 
Posted by putter (Member # 4253) on :
 
Seems to me all cars deemed to be fast, quick or a race car should be dismantled!! I saw a guy speeding in a powerful car the other day, hit a slower car and killed that person!!!! I was also wathcing a pro street drag race on espn an a car went crazy and killed 4 people in the stands!!!! This is just too crazy for any tree huggin simple hippy!
 
Posted by two-gun kid (Member # 5891) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by putter:
Seems to me all cars deemed to be fast, quick or a race car should be dismantled!! I saw a guy speeding in a powerful car the other day, hit a slower car and killed that person!!!! I was also wathcing a pro street drag race on espn an a car went crazy and killed 4 people in the stands!!!! This is just too crazy for any tree huggin simple hippy!
some nhra crashes are just as dangerous if not way more dangerous than crashes at a street race.
 
Posted by BlownMach1 (Member # 5400) on :
 
it was fun when i was 16-20 also...i got caught a few times and then grew up and now YES they are trying to pass the law that they can impound and crush cars used in street racing..its in effect in other states already....but the late night street racing we used to do was just as safe as the track...open road,no houses, just the two cars racing and the spectaters BEHIND the people racing...to me mone fun and CHEAPER then the track...if i go to the track anyother night then wed. i spend almost $100 total a day...cant afford that anymore so there is no solution...just cruise instead...maybe hang out in a parking lot till the cops come say to leave...LOL
 
Posted by SmokinLX (Member # 1684) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by two-gun kid:
quote:
Originally posted by putter:
Seems to me all cars deemed to be fast, quick or a race car should be dismantled!! I saw a guy speeding in a powerful car the other day, hit a slower car and killed that person!!!! I was also wathcing a pro street drag race on espn an a car went crazy and killed 4 people in the stands!!!! This is just too crazy for any tree huggin simple hippy!
some nhra crashes are just as dangerous if not way more dangerous than crashes at a street race.
This may be true but they know the risk going to a drag strip and are aware of the risk involved. Innocent people get caught up in street races so it's not really a valid argument. If You want to streetrace then do it! The only person You will have to blame if something happen's is Yourself and as long as You can live with it then it's Your decision, no one can stop You. My feeling is everybody who has a fast street car get's on it every once in a while and it's all good as long as You choose Your spot's to do so. [Wink]
 
Posted by Cobra5.0Jeep (Member # 1482) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Luke87GT:
quote:
Originally posted by putter:
I want to know who has ever been killed at an organized park and race evening streetrace location?
Its happened numerous times.
There was actually a video a few years ago of a camaro losing control 300 feet after the start and plowing into the line of people standing on the sideline. Result: dead girl
I thought 6 people died in that one?
 
Posted by Cobra5.0Jeep (Member # 1482) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by two-gun kid:
quote:
Originally posted by putter:
Seems to me all cars deemed to be fast, quick or a race car should be dismantled!! I saw a guy speeding in a powerful car the other day, hit a slower car and killed that person!!!! I was also wathcing a pro street drag race on espn an a car went crazy and killed 4 people in the stands!!!! This is just too crazy for any tree huggin simple hippy!
some nhra crashes are just as dangerous if not way more dangerous than crashes at a street race.
This is true but at the dragstrip theres paramedics already on scene within seconds at a streetrace the driver/onlookers may die waiting for the paramedics to get there.
 




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