Street Racing seems like the cheapest way to get the automotive adrenaline rush all us enthusiasts crave. What member of America's youth doesn't get off to hot girls, fast cars, and free rides? What seems like fun and games to some, however is serious business to others. Not only is racing on public streets illegal in all 50 states, the most dangerous and selfish act the youth of today are involved in.
Starting after World War II, when young people returning from war had extra money and a need to quickly go to their new mechanical know-how, street racing quickly evolved into one of America's top killers in society today. Inspired and revived by the Fast and Furious movies, street racing has contributed to a frightening level of fatal crashes. Fatal crashes related to street racing have increased by more than 85% annually over the past 6 years. From 1999 to 2000, San DiegoCA has seen an increase of 97% of fatal crashes caused by street racing. Still sounds like fun?
In the state of Florida, pedestrian injuries related to street racing have increased by 222% from 1999 to 2001. The most frequent cause of death for people aged 16-20 is automobile accidents. National averages show that for every 1000 street races, there are 49 innocent by-stan's, who are injured or killed. So why the kids street race?
In the state of Florida, pedestrian injuries related to street racing have increased by 222% from 1999 to 2001. The most frequent cause of death for people aged 16-20 is automobile accidents. National averages show that for every 1000 street races, there are 49 innocent by-stan's, who are injured or killed. So why the kids street race?
The average consequences for street racing are:
You will be arrested and have your car impounded for 30 days.
You will be arrested and have your car (or your parents' car!) Renewable confiscated.
You can be imprisoned for up to three months and a fine of up to $ 1,000.
Your license will be revoked.
Your car insurance rates will rise, or you may be canceled.
So America's youth still think drag racing is a simpler way to get the automotive high?
Everything you need to race on an NHRA track is:
Valid driving
Valid vehicle registration and insurance
DOT-approved street legal tires
Seatbelts
Muffler
You need this stuff to ride on the street too! So hard-ass, ignorant street racers out there need to save up 20 bucks and enjoy the legal and exciting atmosphere at their local drag strip.
street racing. Still sounds like fun? 
