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    Default your take on street racing...?

    your take on street racing...?

    in light of the current threads about a member getting busted i want to see what everyone really thinks, please this thread has nothing to do w/ kevin, but your thoughts on street racing.





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    me personally i can't lie... i have street raced and i will do it in the future i'm sure of it. it doesn't matter if its just fucking around w/ some guy from light to light or if its busting ass 100+mph on the hwy. is it a crime? yes, i don't disput the fact that street racing is a crime and such speeds you can potential harm others. i as many fully know the result of such. but guess what people are going to do it regardless. just as people drive under the influence, w/o a license, etc.... they are far fewer street racing deaths then DUI; you can't even compare the two numbers. it still doesn't make it right, but if you get caught then you should do the time for the crime.
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    I have a slow car so I dont do it. But I think its stupid regardless, Not only do you risk your own life but there are many people a year who die who were just driving along but the idiots racing got them killed because they couldnt control thier cars.
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    the track costs less than a ticket, and there is proof of who won.
    Who knows?

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    Ive never really told anyone, but I almost lost my life street racing 5 years ago.

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    I do it. Not when there's other traffic around though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hondabuilder
    the track costs less than a ticket, and there is proof of who won.
    nicely said

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    i think its pretty stupid to do it.

    i cant say i havent messed around on the road before. never straight up drag raced, dont have the car for it lol. but.. ive never gotten stupid with it. its still something that needs to stay on the track. because things can happen that you will regret for the rest of your life.

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    hmmm... I think that street racing is ok, if the location is out of the way where there are no people and that all the idiots are kicked out. What about mountain runs?? Aren't those forms of street racing?? Yet nobody knocks them.

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    Hmmm...I chose that I dont really care b4 I noticed other...I think its dangerous and have been passenger to my friend getting tickets several times...I guess I really didnt think that it was that bad until I found out about one of my friend's brothers killing a family of 4 while doing it...It really hit home then...Actually now that I think of it, I haven't gotten in another car for the ride since...I will watch from the bridge or from the shoulder but I just rather not be a part of it.

    If there are no cars and u are sure (if that is possible) then shit I can't say I wouldnt do it..

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    i used to do it, cost over 2g's payin the ticket, liscense reinstatment fee, defensive driving class, not worth it in the end

    im against it now ( but not die hard against it), especially with ppl around, but i see why ppl do it

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    What kind of street racing are we talking about?

    Going out and making videos with friends, just for shits and giggles?
    Nah, Ill pass

    Going out and actually running for cash
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    i think in some instances, its completly retarded. but i also think if you HAVE to do it, theres a smartER (yes, not smart, but smarter) way to do it. if its heavy traffic, then it should be common sense to just let it go and not fuck around. now, if its an open hwy, and its someone you know and TRUST, then why the hell not?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick
    What about mountain runs?? Aren't those forms of street racing?? Yet nobody knocks them.
    i completely agree no one says shit about mountain runs but that is just as a crime as street racing... furthermore so is speeding; no one drives the speed limit... i have 2 tickest on my license right now: 65 in 45, 100 in 70. i'm not proud of it but hey its the rules of the game you speed you take just as big of chance.

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    yeah but unless ur going hella fast ur not spending the night in jail or paying over 2gs to the state

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    i have done it, i have friends who do it. I dont think its smart, but we all dont do the smartest things. Live and learn, hopefully no one got hurt along the way

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    Quote Originally Posted by SLOWLYbtngU
    yeah but unless ur going hella fast ur not spending the night in jail or paying over 2gs to the state
    well anything 23 over if i'm not mistaken they can take your license and make you spend the night in jail... so that is pretty easy to do when speed limits vary from 15mph-70mph all over the state. shit i do 20+ atleast 1x a day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by admin
    well anything 23 over if i'm not mistaken they can take your license and make you spend the night in jail... so that is pretty easy to do when speed limits vary from 15mph-70mph all over the state. shit i do 20+ atleast 1x a day.

    As do I and umm that is in my van... ....Ok point taken.

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    IVE DONE THE WHOLE LINE UP AND RUN SHIT BUT I DIDNT REALLY LIKE IT.
    I WILL MESS AROUND ON THE HIGHWAY BUT ONLY FOR A SHORT DISTANCE.


    OVERALL ITS STUPID AND FOR SURE, THE TRACK COSTS LESS THAN A TICKET.

    WHAT PISSES ME OFF IS WHEN U MESS AROUND WITH SOEMBODY AND THEY WANT TO GO SWERVING BETWEEN CARS AND SHIT LIKE THAT PROVES SOMETHING. THAT WHAT KILLS PPL. THE UNDERGROUND STREET RACE SHIT THAT HAPPENS ON SIDE ROADS HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH NE BODY DYING EXCEPT FOR WHOSE OUT THERE. JUST LIKE THE TRACK SAYS, RACE AT UR OWN RISK.

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    street racing.......hmmmmmm.......on crowded streets, a dumb and reckless act towards the innocent. on a remote out-of-the-way road, risky but smarter than the previous. racing on the track?? brilliant, the best choice of all 3.



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    Quote Originally Posted by admin
    well anything 23 over if i'm not mistaken they can take your license and make you spend the night in jail... so that is pretty easy to do when speed limits vary from 15mph-70mph all over the state. shit i do 20+ atleast 1x a day.
    IS THE LAW STILL 24+ AND UNDER 21YRS OLD MANDATORY LICENSE SUSPENSION?

    55MPH IS REFUKINDICULOUS, I SWEAR WHEN I DRIVE THAT SLOW I THINK I CAN GET OUT AND RUN FASTER. I SAY IF THEY RAISE THE SPEED LIMIT TRAFFIC WILL DIE DOWN.

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    personally, i know i speed. on the hwy i feel better at 75+, i'd slap someone if i did 55mph. i've tried........



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    Quote Originally Posted by BTEC
    IS THE LAW STILL 24+ AND UNDER 21YRS OLD MANDATORY LICENSE SUSPENSION?

    55MPH IS REFUKINDICULOUS, I SWEAR WHEN I DRIVE THAT SLOW I THINK I CAN GET OUT AND RUN FASTER. I SAY IF THEY RAISE THE SPEED LIMIT TRAFFIC WILL DIE DOWN.

    MY NEXT POST WILL BE AOBUT RULES IN IRAQ I HEAR FROM THIS DUDE IN THE MILITARY. LOL!!!
    ya 24+ and i guess on the other... ya i think there shouldn't be a hwy in ga under 70mph... seriously... 55 :jerkit: right.

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    HE SAID THERE IS NO SPEED LIMIT AND IF UR CAR BREAK ON THE HWY U GET A TICKET. PPL PASS ON THE SHOULDER ON THE HIGHWAY AND ON OFF RAMPS. THERE ARE LESS ACCIDENTS BUT WHEN THERE ARE, DAMN.

    I SAY OUR LEFT LANE AT LEAST SHOULD BE UNLIMITED MPH.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ahmonrah
    personally, i know i speed. on the hwy i feel better at 75+, i'd slap someone if i did 55mph. i've tried........
    IVE HAD MORE CLOSE CALLS WITH ACCIDENTS DOING THE SPEED LIMIT THAN I DO DOING 80 AND 90. WHEN IM SPEEDING BY PPL, IT MAKES THEM TENSE UP. WHEN THEY ARE TENSE IT IS LESS LIKELY FOR THEM TO SWAY OVER INTO MY LANE BC THEY KNOW WE ARE GONNA GET FUCCED UP IF THEY DO. LOL!!!!!!!!!

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    the speed limit in atl. is rediculous....if I wanna go 5+ over the traffic flow, I get a ticket for 25 or 30 over.....i mean seriously, Im 19 I cant afford to get those kinda tickets.....EVERYONE in atl. drives 70-75+ on the hwy. Its insane and practically suicide if you dont b/c someone will run you the fuck over! My take on street racing, Id prefer a track if there was one a little bit closer to my house, outside of that I have and will street race, but when there is No traffic and plenty of room, a straight road, dry weather etc.

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    MAYBE MORE HIGH SPEED POLICE CHASES AND PROTESTS WILL GET THEM TO LISTEN TO US. IF UR JUST BEING STUPID PAY UR FINE AND STFU. IF UR SPEEDING AND CAUSE AN ACCIDENT PAY UP BITCH (2 FOR 1 DEAL). IF UR STREET RACING ONE THE SIDE STREET AND DIE, RIP.

    IF SOMEBODY KILLS MY DOG OR SOMETHING TO MAKE ME GO OFF THE DEEP END ILL START IT.

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    Quote Originally Posted by admin
    i completely agree no one says shit about mountain runs but that is just as a crime as street racing...
    tried and true...

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    Quote:
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    i completely agree no one says shit about mountain runs but that is just as a crime as street racing...


    OH SHIT!!! HELL YEAH

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    Quote Originally Posted by admin
    well anything 23 over if i'm not mistaken they can take your license and make you spend the night in jail... so that is pretty easy to do when speed limits vary from 15mph-70mph all over the state. shit i do 20+ atleast 1x a day.
    pretty sure it's more than that to get reckless driving, which is what nets your ass in jail. anything 24 and over is still at least a 3 pt addition to your tally though......which also answers btec's question on whether or not that's a mandatory 6 month suspension of your license if you're under 21.

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    actually, 24 over is 4 points. reckless is 4 points.

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    Quote Originally Posted by collins
    actually, 24 over is 4 points. reckless is 4 points.
    ACTUALLY 24 OVER IS CONSIDERED RECKLESS DRIVING.

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    but they normally dont give it to ya unless ya deserve it tho! i just got one in gwinnett for 63 in a 35 and he just ticketed the speeding.

    AND LOSE THE FREAKIN CAPS FOO!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by collins
    but they normally dont give it to ya unless ya deserve it tho! i just got one in gwinnett for 63 in a 35 and he just ticketed the speeding.

    AND LOSE THE FREAKIN CAPS FOO!!!
    thats racist!! evey time i got a ticket for 24 over the judge call it reckless. fuccers!! why yawl be hatin on my caps? have to use caps for wrk, dammit.

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    LOL as rican says........ WHITE POWA!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by collins
    LOL as rican says........ WHITE POWA!!!!
    another incindent where the white man trying to hold me dwn no what um saying. shhiiiiiiiiiiii

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    i too have a slow car...4cyl camry.....but i do have a fast brain so i do like to play around here and there...light to light.....or crusin on the hway somebody passes me you know the drill...but everyone knows time and place for everything....but shit happens...shit aka cops...or was it the other way around...lol

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    i dont do it, dont have a car to do it with, have never acually lined up and raced, i have dont it a few times... a few short spurts on the hwy, or a road with no cars on it... but that was in the younger, stupid, retarted days.. kinda like 1/2 of the peopel on here.. i havent "ran" another car in about 4 years at least.. and i will NOT do itin the future..

    its one of the stupidist things you can do, its reckless, dangerous, and you can hurt alot of peopel, not to mention illegal..

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    i street race.

    Iv'e lost my lisense, paid $2000+ in fines, have been in 100+mph high speed wrecks, almost lost 2 of my closest friends aswell as seen people pass away near me...

    is it worth it? yes...becuase theres no other feeling in the world that can compare.....no drug, no amount of money, no woman can compare to the feeling you get when your reeling someone in throwing it in 5th gear hearing the sound of the blow off valve watching trees fly by you at 140+mph.......that shit cant be duplicated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PhAtBoYMr2
    is it worth it? yes...becuase theres no other feeling in the world that can compare.....no drug.......that shit cant be duplicated.
    you must be smokin the wrong shit homey

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    Quote Originally Posted by thinkfast®
    you must be smokin the wrong shit homey
    fool dont give me that ish....yous knows what im smokin on!

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