Anyone do it? I've got a 1972 Datsun 240Z that I want to buy and build for racing, there's a circuit in the surrounding areas where I live, I'd love to get into it. If any of you race, what cars do you run? And how about some pics? I think this is a great addition to the Off Topic forum.

Illegal.

Illegal.

 

 

 

Idiot. Post something that contributes to the topic. The fact that it is illegal doesn't really matter, although you get a bigger kick of it than when it would be legal. I personally want to try it sometimes, but well, The Netherlands suck and I am still too young to drive.

Illegal.

 

Wow... exactly my thought.

 

 

 

 

 

Anyways, Street racing is dangerous, not only to unaware pedestrians, but also to the rest of civilians driving, and yourself.

 

Also if the Police catch you, you'll go to jail.

 

 

 

Maybe if the sectioned off the road it would be better, but they don't.

 

At least the real street racing. :wall:

Illegal.

 

 

 

Summed it up for me as well.

 

 

 

But honestly, I don't see how this brings anything to the forum. It's just a random activity that hardly anyone does. Not to mention that it's boring. Seriously, you floor the gas and try to get to the finish first. That's about it...

It may be an addrenaline rush, but something that I would never do. Dangerous and would probably get my car taken away.

Illegal.

 

 

 

Idiot. Post something that contributes to the topic. The fact that it is illegal doesn't really matter, although you get a bigger kick of it than when it would be legal. I personally want to try it sometimes, but well, The Netherlands suck and I am still too young to drive.

 

 

 

Saying its illegal contributes to the topic...

Illegal.

 

Wow... exactly my thought.

 

 

 

 

 

Anyways, Street racing is dangerous, not only to unaware pedestrians, but also to the rest of civilians driving, and yourself.

 

Also if the Police catch you, you'll go to jail.

 

 

 

Maybe if the sectioned off the road it would be better, but they don't.

 

At least the real street racing. :wall:

 

 

 

The circuit I plan to participate in is on a track about 35 miles from my house, it's on a closed course. There are also those who race illegally like that, and it is a big part of the community, but I don't plan on participating in it. By street racing, I meant more of the custom foreign cars scene

Illegal.

 

 

 

Ever considered saying more than a single word? :roll:

 

 

 

 

 

OT:

 

 

 

I've never really raced but I've played around with friends on highways and some guy in a Charger wanted to race once (I have a 2008 Eclipse -all stock-). I kinda took him up on it but I was in an automatic while he had a manual transmission and shifted well. The area we raced in was a 35mph zone and we got to around 60ish or so before I dipped out. Too much traffic for the cops to hide in when we did it plus I've already lost my license once :? . The adrenaline rush of the take off and trying to stay ahead is amazing though

 

 

 

A few of my thoughts about problems with racing:

 

 

 

Legality: I've already done plenty of things that could land me in jail.

 

Pedestrian safety: Avoid racing in areas with high amounts of foot traffic.

 

Personal safety: If you can't drive very well, don't even think about racing. If you're willing to risk your life for some fun, have fun ;)

 

Other vehicle safety: Again, find an area with little to no traffic. A good time to race is late at night due to low traffic and it's easy to see if a vehicle is coming (easy to spot police).

One of my cousins died when her boyfriends car hit a lampost, they might not have been racing but the same principle applies. Speeding and showing off in cars on public streets is for [bleep]ing morons.

 

 

 

Edit - Just re-read OP's later post, if it is a properly organised, legal event with proper safety and security then it is a different matter entirely.

Seriously, you floor the gas and try to get to the finish first. That's about it...

 

... Have you ever actually driven a car? And no, your 12 hours of experience in Mario Kart don't count.

Seriously, you floor the gas and try to get to the finish first. That's about it...

 

... Have you ever actually driven a car? And no, your 12 hours of experience in Mario Kart don't count.

 

 

 

Haha no kidding.

Seriously, you floor the gas and try to get to the finish first. That's about it...

 

... Have you ever actually driven a car? And no, your 12 hours of experience in Mario Kart don't count.

 

 

 

Yes I have driven a car and DO own a license.

 

 

 

Now please, enlighten me as to the complicity of street racing. I'd really like to know.

 

 

 

EDIT: Since it's been almost 20 minutes without a reply, I'll just assume those were petty insults coming from those who don't have a clue of what they were trying to prove.

Illegal. Dangerous. Stupid.

 

 

 

Not to mention the gas it wastes.

I think its cool. As long as its a sponsered circuit, I think you'd be okay with law enforcement.

The amount of people who've only read the title and not the original post, then creating [developmentally delayed]ed answers to that is crazy. He never mentioned actual street racing as something he wants to do, he wants to go to local race circuit.

 

 

 

Good luck building up your car, it's a fun thing to do. Is the circuit near you any good? How much you spending on your project car?

Yea Ive done it. There is a small circuit and drag strip but some corvette club owns it. So we (my friends and lots of kids from my school) have a small out of the way drag strip. Personally I dont like drag because all I have is a stock chevy 05 Cobalt. :oops: Except for my speakers, infinities, and a 12" pipline sub. :thumbsup: But on the highway isnt too bad. Its even more motavion not to get last because the person trailing will be the one who get caught :shame: . But what Ive done the most is sprints, I guess thats what you call them, Where we take turns going from one area to another as fast as you can. Bascially thats who excelarates the fastest, stops for the least amount of time, and gets luckey traffic wise.

Its not like most street racers race in the middle of 5th Avenue...but in some sort of off-section...like a empty loading plaza or something.

 

 

 

I like free-for-all racing; no define track and not the same thing over and over, although I would never do it...and the current petrol prices...

Seriously, you floor the gas and try to get to the finish first. That's about it...

 

... Have you ever actually driven a car? And no, your 12 hours of experience in Mario Kart don't count.

 

 

 

Yes I have driven a car and DO own a license.

 

 

 

Now please, enlighten me as to the complicity of street racing. I'd really like to know.

 

 

 

EDIT: Since it's been almost 20 minutes without a reply, I'll just assume those were petty insults coming from those who don't have a clue of what they were trying to prove.

 

 

 

Ever hear of something called OFFLINE? :roll:

 

 

 

OT: I've never raced, but I've done some tricks and stuff with my car and I gotta say, biggest. Rush. EVER. Definitely wanna try racing sometime, seems pretty sweet IMO.

Seriously, you floor the gas and try to get to the finish first. That's about it...

 

... Have you ever actually driven a car? And no, your 12 hours of experience in Mario Kart don't count.

 

 

 

Yes I have driven a car and DO own a license.

 

 

 

Now please, enlighten me as to the complicity of street racing. I'd really like to know.

 

 

 

EDIT: Since it's been almost 20 minutes without a reply, I'll just assume those were petty insults coming from those who don't have a clue of what they were trying to prove.

 

 

 

 

 

It takes skill, by the tone of your posts, I'm guessing you have none whatsoever. Not everyone can shift well, especially off the line. It also takes common sense, which again, I'm guessing you have none of.

 

 

 

 

I've never really raced but I've played around with friends on highways and some guy in a Charger wanted to race once (I have a 2008 Eclipse -all stock-). I kinda took him up on it but I was in an automatic while he had a manual transmission and shifted well. The area we raced in was a 35mph zone and we got to around 60ish or so before I dipped out. Too much traffic for the cops to hide in when we did it plus I've already lost my license once :? . The adrenaline rush of the take off and trying to stay ahead is amazing though

 

 

 

I love the adrenaline rush, it's the best part. I know exactly what you mean about going head to head when you're running an auto against a manual.

 

 

 

I'll occasionally race my friends down the less used highways early in the morning and stuff. I love going fast.

I've got a street bike, a 92' Civic with a whole lot of work in it that I race and my brother has VW Gti that hes done all kinds of [cabbage] to that we both race. I refuse to race my baby though, my BMW M5.

Completely off the topic but I was playing Need For Speed: Most Wanted 5 minutes ago.

 

 

 

And as long as it endangers no one not involved, fine by me.

Need For Speed: Most Wanted

 

 

 

 

 

That game was soo [bleep]ing fun tbh. Towards the end of the game it got difficult, I mean getting 10 million bounty for Razor, that was next to impossible

Seriously, you floor the gas and try to get to the finish first. That's about it...

 

... Have you ever actually driven a car? And no, your 12 hours of experience in Mario Kart don't count.

 

 

 

Yes I have driven a car and DO own a license.

 

 

 

Now please, enlighten me as to the complicity of street racing. I'd really like to know.

 

 

 

EDIT: Since it's been almost 20 minutes without a reply, I'll just assume those were petty insults coming from those who don't have a clue of what they were trying to prove.

 

 

 

 

 

It takes skill, by the tone of your posts, I'm guessing you have none whatsoever. Not everyone can shift well, especially off the line. It also takes common sense, which again, I'm guessing you have none of.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nice insult :thumbup: , but I'm still waiting for an answer. Shifting gear and common sense...that's the best you could think of? =D>

 

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@ Llcoolguy: Since I posted a response to the 1st flamer within 3 minutes and the 2nd within seconds, I'd like to believe that they both didn't click send and log straight off.

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