What to do with street racers...

[Commodore]

If you really want to humble stop light drag racers try this. When Mr. Drag Boy gives you the 'look' at the light smile and give his car a nice slow look over. Pause, now shake your head no while still smiling. Drag Boy doesn't know if you are saying that his car will eat your lunch or that to race him would completely waste your time. Drives them crazy! Don't forget to wave as they drive away. If you listen carfully you should be able to hear several swear words.

[vettestr]

Have you been to an organized street race in the last few years? Ask some of the ricers where and when the next time you get the throttle blipped at you @ a light. They will tell you if driving your Cobra and not your SUV. They will give you a couple of locations on the average Friday or Sat. night.

I think you will be surprised at the Tin and the Money that shows up to run. I am not suggesting you race your Toy but just take it all in. They have a meeting spot, rules and exit strategy ..... all the stuff you did in HS or college. Some of these kids and some much much older will have a fist of cash being bet on a race. Check it out.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by vettestr

Have you been to an organized street race in the last few years? Ask some of the ricers where and when the next time you get the throttle blipped at you @ a light.

We've had a real problem in my area with late night organized street racing. There's been at least two horrific crashes in the last couple of years and, I believe, close to a dozen fatalities. Drivers and onlookers alike. If memory serves, I believe the prosecutor went after everybody in one, that means the spectators as well.

[Mdman352]

When confronted ask "How much money you got?" One answer is "None", and you win, when the other person says a number your answer is "Not enough" and you win.

[cobra25]

Originally Posted by Commodore

If you really want to humble stop light drag racers try this. When Mr. Drag Boy gives you the 'look' at the light smile and give his car a nice slow look over. Pause, now shake your head no while still smiling. Drag Boy doesn't know if you are saying that his car will eat your lunch or that to race him would completely waste your time. Drives them crazy! Don't forget to wave as they drive away. If you listen carfully you should be able to hear several swear words.

This is exactly what I do.

I had a 66 GT-350 in the mid-80's and I confess, I street raced alot. Mostly mid-80's Corvettes for money. I made a lot of money.
But, now that I am older, I look back at those times and often wonder why I am still alive.
You can go crazy and race and risk your life and both cars and the result will be the same.
Now, I live by Laguna Seca and I encourage them to come to an open track event, get an instructor, and then we will see which car and driver is fastest.
For real!!