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oldeguy,Apr 14 2007, 01:46 PM Wrote:

PARKINGLOT,Apr 14 2007, 01:22 PM Wrote:their just going to hassle guys who modify their cars any how when joe high school is racing his mom's caravan anyway, so what does it freakin matter anyway...
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I agree there going to hassle the modified cars, but, if someone is caught racing, I think that the "book" should be thrown at them. We do need places for guys, well, mostly guys, to go and race. But, we all know that isn't going to happen
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Profiling isn't right, but it is human nature ... dozens of threads on this board demonstrate this regularly; if something continuously looks, smells, sounds and walks like a duck -- it's easy to assume that every time you face something similar, it too will be a duck. Not right - but certainly the way it is and not just with cops.

I for one don't equate the anti-social behaviour of a small number of drivers as indicating a demand for more formal places to race. If there was such a demand I'm pretty sure someone in our market-driven economy would fill the void; and that's assuming the need isn't already being met by what's available already.

IMO those who are really interested in the sport of racing, and there are quite a few on this board, make a point of spending the money and the time to prepare their car and themselves correctly and go to a track. IMO that's a different crowd than street racers; with different motivations, different sensibilities (responsible competition) and a different sense of responsibility.

IMO street racing is selfish and anti-social behaviour pure and simple - not at all related to the sport of auto racing.