Street races

[link5186]

Every green light is a race to the speed limit, and I typically win. If I'm front row at an intersection it's go time. Maybe it's irresponsible, but I have fun. Nothing like beating high dollar stockers off the line! The more people I pass, the more people get to see my logos. Am I endangering anyone doing this? I don't think so. Then again, I live in a town where turn signals and functional brake lights are totally optional so what could I know about unsafe driving practices.

Besides, how else would I figure out that I can out-pull the grand prix?


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[PhoenixSHO]

Its not politically correct to talk about street race , but everyone does it from time to time. Specially if you run into 2 lanes that goes straight , with a light on it.

Its a testosterone thing.

[scitzz]

Every green light is a race to the speed limit

+10 here in Chapel Thrill, where I know I can get away with it :mrgreen:

[Advancedynamix]

Its not politically correct to talk about street race , but everyone does it from time to time. Specially if you run into 2 lanes that goes straight , with a light on it.

Its a testosterone thing.

Great explanation!

[fastivaB6TG25MR]

^x3

[Christ]

Who cares if it's politically correct?

PS - According to many states' legal definition of street racing, we've ALL done it. Ever sped up to get clearance in front of someone so you could get over on the highway? Yep, you've street raced. Welcome to the club, haters.

For reference, PA defines "racing" as:

"Race." The use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to
outgain, outdistance or prevent another vehicle from passing, to
arrive at a given destination ahead of another vehicle or
vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of
drivers over long distance driving routes.

This can be found in Title 75, §3367.

Notice that it says "one or more". You can be charged with "racing on highways" even if you're the only car participating in the "Race".

If you go to pass someone on a 2 lane, and they speed up, and you continue you pass them, even if neither of you have exceeded the PSL, you're DRAG RACING.

If you speed up on an entrance ramp unreasonably, you're RACING.

By this definition, WE'VE ALL RACED ON PUBLIC ROADS AT SOME POINT.

Show me a guy that hasn't, and I'll show you a liar.

[htchbck]

Big show with your v6 turbo. Hehe...

Did I somehow miss the build thread on your car uhuzit? I would love to do a F2 (N/A) festiva someday.

[GenevaDirt]

Who cares if it's politically correct?

PS - According to many states' legal definition of street racing, we've ALL done it. Ever sped up to get clearance in front of someone so you could get over on the highway? Yep, you've street raced. Welcome to the club, haters.

For reference, PA defines "racing" as:

"Race." The use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to
outgain, outdistance or prevent another vehicle from passing, to
arrive at a given destination ahead of another vehicle or
vehicles, or to test the physical stamina or endurance of
drivers over long distance driving routes.

This can be found in Title 75, §3367.

Notice that it says "one or more". You can be charged with "racing on highways" even if you're the only car participating in the "Race".

If you go to pass someone on a 2 lane, and they speed up, and you continue you pass them, even if neither of you have exceeded the PSL, you're DRAG RACING.

If you speed up on an entrance ramp unreasonably, you're RACING.

By this definition, WE'VE ALL RACED ON PUBLIC ROADS AT SOME POINT.

Show me a guy that hasn't, and I'll show you a liar.

I think you missed the wording....The use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to
outgain, outdistance or prevent another vehicle from passing
meaning that it is at least 2 vehicles. One or more means that there is possibly 3 or more car involved. 1 car speeding....is speeding, not racing.

[htchbck]

I've never done any of those things in PA... lol

[scitzz]

I've never done any of those things in PA... lol

Funny, neither have I!

[Uhuzit]

@htchbck
With F2 and G-series gearbox, relative easy. Do it!

[Advancedynamix]

How about a truckstiva with an f2t? Seems fitting. Uhizit, your car must light the tires while just breathing on the accelerator. From your signature picture it looks like an excellent swap, very OEM.

[Uhuzit]

looks like an excellent swap

Nah. FAR frome excellent. And it´s roughly the same positive g´s compared to an good BPT.

[DriverOne]

If you go to pass someone on a 2 lane, and they speed up, and you continue you pass them, even if neither of you have exceeded the PSL, you're DRAG RACING.

In that case, I was involved in a drag race with a 70-year-old woman... I was the passer, and she must not've taken her meds...

[Christ]

I think you missed the wording....The use of one or more vehicles in an attempt to
outgain, outdistance or prevent another vehicle from passing
meaning that it is at least 2 vehicles. One or more means that there is possibly 3 or more car involved. 1 car speeding....is speeding, not racing.

No, sir. Accelerating too quickly here can be billed as racing. The terms are taken literally as "a contest between one or more vehicles", meaning that it can be a time trial sort of thing for just one driver/vehicle. To make it worse, if there's anyone else in the vehicle, even with that person's explicit consent, you can be charged with reckless endangerment as well.

I've been through this already with the state in attempting to defend myself against street racing charges.