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Street Racer Decapitated

Rob Einaudi — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:30:25 +0000

A few lessons here: don’t drink and drive, don’t street race, and wear your seatbelt. Full story at nydailynews.com

200 MPH In A Corvette Over The Tampa Bay Bridge

Michael Berenis — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:03:48 +0000

In Tampa, there is a huge bridge called the Howard Frankland. It’s 16,000 feet long, 70 feet wide, and goes across the bay–perfect for illegal street racing, and the cops know it. And if the hoonage persists, a preemptive seize-and-crush policy similar to Canada’s may one day be on the books at the national level. What are your suggestions for a cure? Read more about the evolving world of street racing at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

Lamborghini Gallardo Vs. Porsche 911 Turbo

Michael Berenis — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:45:03 +0000

When comparing modified beasts of European lore, many aspects of each vehicle are to be considered. Watching the following clip, what do you think is the main attribute the winner has over the loser? Both are within comparable modification levels, and the only real difference is the transmission type. Thanks to the slush-o-matic found in the Porsche, I believe it is at a definite disadvantage over the manual transmission Lamborghini. What do you think? Is it the driver’s fault or the difference in transmissions? Read more about the comparison at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

Police Crush Another Street Racer

Michael Berenis — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:24:45 +0000

In Australia, police crushed a known street racing offender’s vehicle that was deemed a public danger. Unlike Canada’s preemptive crushing policy, this offender was caught three times street racing before being sent to the “Crushinator”. Do you think street racers should be crushed preemptively, the first time they get caught, or after a three-strike offense, or not at all? Read more about the crushing at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

Racers Against Street Racing

Rob Einaudi — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:34:43 +0000

SEMA and the Street Performance Council teamed up to create a new “Racers Against Street Racing” website at rasr.org. The coolest feature it the Find a Track tool, which uses Google maps to show you all the tracks in your area. No more excuses! Full press release after the jump.

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. — In an effort to move drag racing from the streets to the racetrack, the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) and the Street Performance Council (SPC) have launched an all-new “Racers Against Street Racing” (RASR) website, www.rasr.org, that makes it easier for visitors to find a nationwide listing of sanctioned racetracks.

“The message is clear and simple: If you want to race, go to a racetrack,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA president and CEO. “There are fun, legal ways for drivers to enjoy racing, and taking it to a track will ultimately save lives.”

The goal of RASR is to educate drivers about the dangers of street racing and aggressive driving stunts that put them — and others — at risk of serious injury and death. The new site features tools that evoke engagement from site visitors. It also provides individuals with a resource to locate professionally controlled environments in which today’s performance and speed enthusiasts can participate in automotive-related events throughout the United States.

Adopted by SEMA in 2001 to spread the message about the dangers of street racing, RASR is comprised of a coalition of auto manufacturers, aftermarket parts companies, retailers, distributors, professional drag racers, sanctioning bodies, race tracks and automotive magazines devoted to promoting legal alternatives to illegal street racing on a national level. RASR is administered through a task force within the SPC and action is driven entirely via a team of volunteers.

“The Street Performance Council is once again excited to be aligned with RASR and feel that with the new direction we can truly make an impact on the street racing,” said Tracie Nunez, SPC Chairman.

RASR and industry professionals are constantly working to spread the word and make it “cool” to get off the streets and onto the track. Local police agencies and racers often partner with RASR to bring better involvement and understanding from both sides. To learn more about the program, visit www.RASR.org.

Failing At Life: Bad Street Racing Accident

Michael Berenis — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:59:50 +0000

Word to the wise! If you are going to street race, don’t launch behind a blind intersection. Asking for trouble, two street racers launch their rides only to collide with the unexpected as they promptly fail at life. There’s a reason street racing is illegal, and this is it. Think before you race, keep it on the track. Read more about the wreck at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

200 MPH Gallardo Interstate Run

Michael Berenis — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:39:52 +0000

Where were you at 4:49 AM? If you were the owner of this Gallardo, you’d be getting ready to go balls to the wall for a 200 mph interstate run through traffic. Read more about the Gallardo gallop at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

Scary Ferrari Street Battle

Michael Berenis — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:01:33 +0000

Sure street racing is wrong, but when it’s three exotics by the name of Ferrari ripping through Malaysian mountain roads, it’s also kind of an art form. The symphony created by the pack of 430s as they race through the corridors of Genting Highlands is totally surreal. Read more about this artistic pleasure at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

Canadian Officials Crush Modified Cars

Michael Berenis — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:09:01 +0000

“If you want to get in the business of street racing, souping it up, or driving it, this is what’s going to happen to your car. We’re going to take it away from you, and we’re going to destroy it.” So if I modify my car for high performance you are going to crush it even if I don’t race? What do you all think about this trend towards preemptively seizing and destroying modded vehicles? Read more at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.

Compton Christmas Street Races

Michael Berenis — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 09:38:19 +0000

Each year during Christmas morning, street racers of Compton gather in protest and celebration. The local track is closed to observe the holiday, but the street racers still want to race! What happens is an annual celebration of the taboo past time. Read more about the Compton Christmas street races at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.