Just a little article in the local paper here today. Thought I'd post it up as a reminder of the dangers of street racing. Keep it safe and on the
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06-22-2009, 03:30 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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And this boys and girls is why you don't street race...
Just a little article in the local paper here today. Thought I'd post it up as a reminder of the dangers of street racing. Keep it safe and on the strip folks. I applaud the "no street racing themed thread rule" on this site.
La Plata Resident Killed in Street Racing Incident - Southern Maryland News, Charles County, Calvert County and St. Mary's County News |
06-22-2009, 05:49 PM | #4 (permalink) |
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Not that I'm pro-street-racing, I think street events like this are stupid, but I feel I have to mention what the article hints at (but I'm sure won't be followed up on): that the accident occurred when the cops showed up and turned on the lights and sirens in the middle of a race. If their purpose is really to save lives by stopping this activity, they could at least be a little smarter about it and not contribute to a fatal accident.
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06-22-2009, 05:53 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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Bad news. We have this area down town called Hall Street and racing goes on there all the time, it's crazy.
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rofl, that's a boring race to watch.
Anyway, (from my understanding) the only people who died were spectators to illegal street races, standing on the shoulder of the fuckin highway? Good riddance idiots. |
06-22-2009, 09:45 PM | #9 (permalink) |
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You'd seriously think people would be smart enough to basically avoid standing in the middle of a drag strip. These fools would probably walk in front of the finish line and lay down.
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06-22-2009, 09:48 PM | #10 (permalink) |
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No doubt, I mean, I know I sound like a prick, but I don't want the deaths to take away from the fact THEY WERE STANDING ON THE GODDAMN FREEWAY SHOULDER WATCHING TWO PIECES OF SHIT RACE AT 3:00AM!!!
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06-22-2009, 09:59 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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I doubt the world is getting any better with technology nowadays. More or less it's probably just making a lot of people lazier. For us Z owners, we're using this marvel of technology to good use; not racing on the street. And not standing in front of racing cars on a freeway.
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RIP...
I always thought that driving was a privilege?! But I guess in other area's it's different... When will people start respecting things?! If you want to go fast or race PLEASE do it at a track! Thanks
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