holy crap!!!!
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If you guys thought those videos are nuts, look at this one:
I still can't believe what I'm seeing and actually thought it had special effects done to it.
I still can't believe what I'm seeing and actually thought it had special effects done to it.
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Originally Posted by fastkevin' post='591632' date='May 30 2008, 09:33 AM
Were we watching the same video? Did you not see the one car swerve in and out of traffic at what... 100,120,140 MPH? You don't consider that reckless driving? If "these guys" have wifes and/or kids, would they be OK with it being their family in the other car?
Firstly, you're comparing racing in and out of cars on the freeway at over 100MPH to "you don't drive fast, ever?" Apples and oranges..don't ya think? I don't get the point about driving a 525.. A Prius will do over 100mph. Does that mean you should drive your Prius at over 100mph?
Some people live close to canyons or mountain roads. It's certainly possible to have a good time driving these roads, while staying under control and not endangering other people.
Most people in the United States live within driving distance of at least one track. Most of the time several, not including drag strips. A lot of people come out of the canyons, give the RR track a shot, and realize that comparing the speeds between the two, you couldn't even keep the heat in DOT track tires, in the canyons. I did my first track day on a bike 14 years ago, and then realized I couldn't have that much fun on the street, so I started racing. Several years later, I started road racing cars. I still road race bikes, and I bought an Evo to go flog on the track. I don't even drive it on the street. It's too easy to get on the track, and with the higher corner speeds, there's no comparison with the street. If acceleration is your gig, most drag strips have at least on or two nights a week when you can "run what ya brung" Drag racing seems to be the popular thing to do nowadays because of it's competitiveness, relative inexpensiveness, and the ease of doing it. Heck, a lot of PD's are setting up "Drag Nights" and are even competing in 'em themselves. Running against the Po-Po legally.
Bottom line is this: Everybody deserves to be able to drive on public roads without being caught up in a street race, and possibly being injured or worse. The amount of exposure this crap is getting, is drawing down attention on everyone with a hi-po car/bike. Insurance rates are going up, and the amount of people voicing their opinion(s) against these types of vehicles is growing exponentially every year. Doesn't matter that it's a BMW, that may not look as menacing as a ZX-10, or Porsche GT-2. It's simply lists of vehicles with their horsepower and top speed. The French have already succeeded in getting limits set on motorcycle top speeds. Even motorcycles sold here. Don't think for a minute that the same thing can't or won't happen with cars. Not only speed limiters, but power limits as well.
Firstly, you're comparing racing in and out of cars on the freeway at over 100MPH to "you don't drive fast, ever?" Apples and oranges..don't ya think? I don't get the point about driving a 525.. A Prius will do over 100mph. Does that mean you should drive your Prius at over 100mph?
Some people live close to canyons or mountain roads. It's certainly possible to have a good time driving these roads, while staying under control and not endangering other people.
Most people in the United States live within driving distance of at least one track. Most of the time several, not including drag strips. A lot of people come out of the canyons, give the RR track a shot, and realize that comparing the speeds between the two, you couldn't even keep the heat in DOT track tires, in the canyons. I did my first track day on a bike 14 years ago, and then realized I couldn't have that much fun on the street, so I started racing. Several years later, I started road racing cars. I still road race bikes, and I bought an Evo to go flog on the track. I don't even drive it on the street. It's too easy to get on the track, and with the higher corner speeds, there's no comparison with the street. If acceleration is your gig, most drag strips have at least on or two nights a week when you can "run what ya brung" Drag racing seems to be the popular thing to do nowadays because of it's competitiveness, relative inexpensiveness, and the ease of doing it. Heck, a lot of PD's are setting up "Drag Nights" and are even competing in 'em themselves. Running against the Po-Po legally.
Bottom line is this: Everybody deserves to be able to drive on public roads without being caught up in a street race, and possibly being injured or worse. The amount of exposure this crap is getting, is drawing down attention on everyone with a hi-po car/bike. Insurance rates are going up, and the amount of people voicing their opinion(s) against these types of vehicles is growing exponentially every year. Doesn't matter that it's a BMW, that may not look as menacing as a ZX-10, or Porsche GT-2. It's simply lists of vehicles with their horsepower and top speed. The French have already succeeded in getting limits set on motorcycle top speeds. Even motorcycles sold here. Don't think for a minute that the same thing can't or won't happen with cars. Not only speed limiters, but power limits as well.
How many stories do we have to see on the evening news about street racing and the innocent people caught up in the crashes? I sincerely hope that NONE OF YOU have to endure the pain and suffering caused by STUPID drivers racing their cars on city streets for the thrill of it all the while putting innocent persons at risk just for their own enjoyment! 
We all have this common love for our cars, but that alone is not an excuse for reckless and selfish driving for a thrill! Especially when innocent people are maimed and killed by it!:thumbsdown: On some level it's like shooting a gun into a crowd for the thrill.....IT'S JUST PLAINLY STUPID...and should these guys racing injure or kill themselves, now it's their families and friends who continue to suffer for a moment of mindless fun. Sorry to bend your ears, but I feel strongly about this and felt compelled to write about it. 
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='591634' date='May 30 2008, 12:42 PM
If you guys thought those videos are nuts, look at this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-kDITgEE1Y
I still can't believe what I'm seeing and actually thought it had special effects done to it.
I still can't believe what I'm seeing and actually thought it had special effects done to it.
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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='591633' date='May 30 2008, 09:38 AM
Ok FASTkevin. Welcome to the forums. You'll acclimate.
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='591634' date='May 30 2008, 08:42 AM
If you guys thought those videos are nuts, look at this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-kDITgEE1Y
I still can't believe what I'm seeing and actually thought it had special effects done to it.
I still can't believe what I'm seeing and actually thought it had special effects done to it.
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Originally Posted by too solid' post='591675' date='May 30 2008, 10:22 AM
whoa! now those 2 are crazy.
wow i just seen it they are fukn nuts!!!
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Originally Posted by poleposition' post='591633' date='May 30 2008, 11:38 AM
Ok FASTkevin. Welcome to the forums. You'll acclimate.
All the best
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Originally Posted by fastkevin' post='591632' date='May 30 2008, 09:33 AM
Were we watching the same video? Did you not see the one car swerve in and out of traffic at what... 100,120,140mph? You don't consider that reckless driving? If "these guys" have wifes and/or kids, would they be ok with it being their family in the other car?
Firstly, you're comparing racing in and out of cars on the freeway at over 100mph to "you don't drive fast, ever?" Apples and oranges..don't ya think? I don't get the point about driving a 525.. A Prius will do over 100mph. Does that mean you should drive your Prius at over 100mph?
Some people live close to canyons or mountain roads. It's certainly possible to have a good time driving these roads, while staying under control and not endangering other people.
Most people in the United States live within driving distance of at least one track. Most of the time several, not including drag strips. A lot of people come out of the canyons, give the RR track a shot, and realize that comparing the speeds between the two, you couldn't even keep the heat in DOT track tires, in the canyons. I did my first track day on a bike 14 years ago, and then realized I couldn't have that much fun on the street, so I started racing. Several years later, I started road racing cars. I still road race bikes, and I bought an Evo to go flog on the track. I don't even drive it on the street. It's too easy to get on the track, and with the higher corner speeds, there's no comparison with the street. If acceleration is your gig, most drag strips have at least on or two nights a week when you can "run what ya brung" Drag racing seems to be the popular thing to do nowadays because of it's competitiveness, relative inexpense, and the ease of doing it. Heck, a lot of PD's are settting up "Drag Nights" and are even competing in 'em themselves. Running against the Po-Po legally.
Bottom line is this: Everybody deserves to be able to drive on public roads without being caught up in a street race, and possibly being injured or worse. The amount of exposure this crap is getting, is drawing down attention on everyone with a hi-po car/bike. Insurance rates are going up, and the amount of people voicing their opinion(s) against thes types of vehicles is growing expotentially every year. Doesn't matter that it's a BMW, that may not look as menacing as a ZX-10, or Porsche GT-2. It's simply lists of vehicles with their horsepower and top speed. The French have already succeeded in getting limits set on motorcycle top speeds. Even motorcycles sold here. Don't think for a minute that the same thing can't or won't happen with cars. Not only speed limiters, but power limits as well.
Firstly, you're comparing racing in and out of cars on the freeway at over 100mph to "you don't drive fast, ever?" Apples and oranges..don't ya think? I don't get the point about driving a 525.. A Prius will do over 100mph. Does that mean you should drive your Prius at over 100mph?
Some people live close to canyons or mountain roads. It's certainly possible to have a good time driving these roads, while staying under control and not endangering other people.
Most people in the United States live within driving distance of at least one track. Most of the time several, not including drag strips. A lot of people come out of the canyons, give the RR track a shot, and realize that comparing the speeds between the two, you couldn't even keep the heat in DOT track tires, in the canyons. I did my first track day on a bike 14 years ago, and then realized I couldn't have that much fun on the street, so I started racing. Several years later, I started road racing cars. I still road race bikes, and I bought an Evo to go flog on the track. I don't even drive it on the street. It's too easy to get on the track, and with the higher corner speeds, there's no comparison with the street. If acceleration is your gig, most drag strips have at least on or two nights a week when you can "run what ya brung" Drag racing seems to be the popular thing to do nowadays because of it's competitiveness, relative inexpense, and the ease of doing it. Heck, a lot of PD's are settting up "Drag Nights" and are even competing in 'em themselves. Running against the Po-Po legally.
Bottom line is this: Everybody deserves to be able to drive on public roads without being caught up in a street race, and possibly being injured or worse. The amount of exposure this crap is getting, is drawing down attention on everyone with a hi-po car/bike. Insurance rates are going up, and the amount of people voicing their opinion(s) against thes types of vehicles is growing expotentially every year. Doesn't matter that it's a BMW, that may not look as menacing as a ZX-10, or Porsche GT-2. It's simply lists of vehicles with their horsepower and top speed. The French have already succeeded in getting limits set on motorcycle top speeds. Even motorcycles sold here. Don't think for a minute that the same thing can't or won't happen with cars. Not only speed limiters, but power limits as well.