Another reminder for all you geniuses who love to post your street race stories
#61
01-17-2007, 12:11 AM
#62
01-17-2007, 01:20 AM
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: bay area
Posts: 157
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Jtrain
I wish the white BMW driver got away.
That guy would have had a CRAZY story.
but at the same time im glad he didn't.
They must be kicking themselves.
I would be, driving a bimmer racing a 'stealth?' rofflles
That guy would have had a CRAZY story.
but at the same time im glad he didn't.
They must be kicking themselves.
I would be, driving a bimmer racing a 'stealth?' rofflles
hits close to home
#64
01-28-2007, 12:27 PM
Road Rage
For those of us who sometimes get frustrated on the road, whether it's someone driving too slow or whatever, consider what happened in Colorado recently. This is a first as far as I know. http://www.9news.com/video/player.as...&bw=hi&cat=222
#66
01-30-2007, 06:13 PM
Here in Jersey, I can't tell you how many times I have almost been railed by a tractor trailer or dump truck because of an old fart merging onto the Turnpike very very slow. They honestly should put restrictions on where older people can go at certain times while driving. I have had the $hit scared out of me numerous times because of "Senior pops, and his wife Lucille" in their burgundy late 90s Buick Lesabre. Personally, if someone I know dies, or has a car accident due to an older person doing something dumb, I consider that older person a murder, point blank. 9 out of 10 street races end in someone loosing, and thats it, everyone goes home, its the 1 where something bad occurs. And yes, street racing is dumb, but how often do you hear of someone with a seriously fast, modified car killing someone in a street race? Most of the time its someone who thinks they are in the movie "2 Fast 2 Furious" in their mom's 2 door Pontiac.
#67
01-30-2007, 07:04 PM
Originally Posted by 05Scoobyroo
Here in Jersey, I can't tell you how many times I have almost been railed by a tractor trailer or dump truck because of an old fart merging onto the Turnpike very very slow. They honestly should put restrictions on where older people can go at certain times while driving. I have had the $hit scared out of me numerous times because of "Senior pops, and his wife Lucille" in their burgundy late 90s Buick Lesabre. Personally, if someone I know dies, or has a car accident due to an older person doing something dumb, I consider that older person a murder, point blank. 9 out of 10 street races end in someone loosing, and thats it, everyone goes home, its the 1 where something bad occurs. And yes, street racing is dumb, but how often do you hear of someone with a seriously fast, modified car killing someone in a street race? Most of the time its someone who thinks they are in the movie "2 Fast 2 Furious" in their mom's 2 door Pontiac.
-sean
#68
01-30-2007, 08:16 PM
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: So.NH/Boston
Posts: 3,238
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by 05Scoobyroo
Here in Jersey, I can't tell you how many times I have almost been railed by a tractor trailer or dump truck because of an old fart merging onto the Turnpike very very slow. They honestly should put restrictions on where older people can go at certain times while driving. I have had the $hit scared out of me numerous times because of "Senior pops, and his wife Lucille" in their burgundy late 90s Buick Lesabre. Personally, if someone I know dies, or has a car accident due to an older person doing something dumb, I consider that older person a murder, point blank. 9 out of 10 street races end in someone loosing, and thats it, everyone goes home, its the 1 where something bad occurs. And yes, street racing is dumb, but how often do you hear of someone with a seriously fast, modified car killing someone in a street race? Most of the time its someone who thinks they are in the movie "2 Fast 2 Furious" in their mom's 2 door Pontiac.
#69
02-02-2007, 07:57 PM
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: Torrance, California
Posts: 1,489
Likes: 0
Received 5 Likes
on
5 Posts
Wow, there's alot of ranting, rebuttals on the rantings... 
I actually read all 5 pages *phew* and I can see that everyone here feels bad for the lady, but like most here said, we don't know what really happened. Like everyone else, I too feel bad but who is to say she didn't cut them off? They could have been going 30 when she cuts them off and slammed into her and the outcome might be the same. You all know that the words "street racing kills innocent 50 year old bystander" sells more then "a car accident claims a life of a shopper". At the end of the day, a person died from a car accident and that is tragic. Now, to ruin the life of two more people by calling this a Felony Vehicular Manslaughter (street racing is a felony) vs. Misdemenor Vehicular Manslaughter (Just speeding) or maybe just an accident if the lady cut them off without yielding.
I actually read all 5 pages *phew* and I can see that everyone here feels bad for the lady, but like most here said, we don't know what really happened. Like everyone else, I too feel bad but who is to say she didn't cut them off? They could have been going 30 when she cuts them off and slammed into her and the outcome might be the same. You all know that the words "street racing kills innocent 50 year old bystander" sells more then "a car accident claims a life of a shopper". At the end of the day, a person died from a car accident and that is tragic. Now, to ruin the life of two more people by calling this a Felony Vehicular Manslaughter (street racing is a felony) vs. Misdemenor Vehicular Manslaughter (Just speeding) or maybe just an accident if the lady cut them off without yielding.
#70
02-02-2007, 10:35 PM
Registered User
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Lompoc
Posts: 484
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Nismo G
If she was 65+ i would say one less old person driving 10MPH in a 60 so it wouldnt be that bad, but 50 is a little young still.
Alot of speeding is caused by these god damn old people doing 15 under the speed limit...i know if im following one for more than 30 seconds i am raging and have my foot ready to hit the floor as soon as possible. They say its the speeder that causes the accident when usually its the person before the speeder that caused him to speed that initially "caused" the accident...These god damn people driving so slow **** me off if they just did 5 to 10 MPH over the speed limit there wouldnt be a problem and probably fewer accidents for sure considering that know one would be raging about in and out of traffic due to people going slow...
Had to let some steam out on the first post i came across...sorry guys
I know that street racing does cause accidents and im not saying that it doesnt. I was just letting some steam out!
-sean
Alot of speeding is caused by these god damn old people doing 15 under the speed limit...i know if im following one for more than 30 seconds i am raging and have my foot ready to hit the floor as soon as possible. They say its the speeder that causes the accident when usually its the person before the speeder that caused him to speed that initially "caused" the accident...These god damn people driving so slow **** me off if they just did 5 to 10 MPH over the speed limit there wouldnt be a problem and probably fewer accidents for sure considering that know one would be raging about in and out of traffic due to people going slow...
Had to let some steam out on the first post i came across...sorry guys
I know that street racing does cause accidents and im not saying that it doesnt. I was just letting some steam out!
-sean
#71
02-02-2007, 11:37 PM
Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Maryland
Posts: 705
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Regardless of how we feel about old drivers and their driving ability, we all have to realize that we all share the road. As many older, slower drivers as there are, there are just as many idiots who are just as dangerous. And let's be honest, we all know someone who's older and who drives slower, whether that be your parents, grandparents, or someone else. The woman did not deserve to die and any retarded comment about one less driver on the road shows a lack of respect. If that woman was related to anyone on this forum, you know there would be a thread ranting on s***.
It's true that most of us have pushed the limits of our Gs to some extent. But in the end, maturity should slap you in the face and make you realize that your own life and the lives of others around you isn't worth trying to show someone up on the roads.
I know that we've all been frustrated by older, slower drivers. But, we should try to keep in mind that they're not doing it on purpose. They drive that way because they're old, reactions times are slower, vision is a little worse, etc. We should all try to keep in mind that one day, we'll all be those same older, slower drivers and they'll be a forum somewhere hatin on us too.
I feel bad for the woman and her family. She may have died because some kid wanted to show that his car was faster than someone elses...
It's true that most of us have pushed the limits of our Gs to some extent. But in the end, maturity should slap you in the face and make you realize that your own life and the lives of others around you isn't worth trying to show someone up on the roads.
I know that we've all been frustrated by older, slower drivers. But, we should try to keep in mind that they're not doing it on purpose. They drive that way because they're old, reactions times are slower, vision is a little worse, etc. We should all try to keep in mind that one day, we'll all be those same older, slower drivers and they'll be a forum somewhere hatin on us too.
I feel bad for the woman and her family. She may have died because some kid wanted to show that his car was faster than someone elses...
#72
02-03-2007, 12:55 AM
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: bay area
Posts: 157
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by Chrlesmd
Regardless of how we feel about old drivers and their driving ability, we all have to realize that we all share the road. As many older, slower drivers as there are, there are just as many idiots who are just as dangerous. And let's be honest, we all know someone who's older and who drives slower, whether that be your parents, grandparents, or someone else. The woman did not deserve to die and any retarded comment about one less driver on the road shows a lack of respect. If that woman was related to anyone on this forum, you know there would be a thread ranting on s***.
It's true that most of us have pushed the limits of our Gs to some extent. But in the end, maturity should slap you in the face and make you realize that your own life and the lives of others around you isn't worth trying to show someone up on the roads.
I know that we've all been frustrated by older, slower drivers. But, we should try to keep in mind that they're not doing it on purpose. They drive that way because they're old, reactions times are slower, vision is a little worse, etc. We should all try to keep in mind that one day, we'll all be those same older, slower drivers and they'll be a forum somewhere hatin on us too.
I feel bad for the woman and her family. She may have died because some kid wanted to show that his car was faster than someone elses...
It's true that most of us have pushed the limits of our Gs to some extent. But in the end, maturity should slap you in the face and make you realize that your own life and the lives of others around you isn't worth trying to show someone up on the roads.
I know that we've all been frustrated by older, slower drivers. But, we should try to keep in mind that they're not doing it on purpose. They drive that way because they're old, reactions times are slower, vision is a little worse, etc. We should all try to keep in mind that one day, we'll all be those same older, slower drivers and they'll be a forum somewhere hatin on us too.
I feel bad for the woman and her family. She may have died because some kid wanted to show that his car was faster than someone elses...
#73
02-03-2007, 10:34 AM
#74
02-03-2007, 05:26 PM
Hahaha, that picture above is awesome!
On a serious note......as you guys are probably all aware, any threads regarding street racing is prohibited on this forum. If ANY of you post a ANY type of street racing racing thread I will delete it immediately with no questions asked. These types of threads WILL NOT be tolerated here whatsoever! With that said, have fun racing at the track!
On a serious note......as you guys are probably all aware, any threads regarding street racing is prohibited on this forum. If ANY of you post a ANY type of street racing racing thread I will delete it immediately with no questions asked. These types of threads WILL NOT be tolerated here whatsoever! With that said, have fun racing at the track!
#75
02-03-2007, 10:35 PM
Originally Posted by Garnet Canuck
On a serious note......as you guys are probably all aware, any threads regarding street racing is prohibited on this forum. If ANY of you post a ANY type of street racing racing thread I will delete it immediately with no questions asked. These types of threads WILL NOT be tolerated here whatsoever! With that said, have fun racing at the track!
[/QUOTE]