Street racing is not a sport
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^^Actually, still illegal. In some states, it's called "Gross display of HP". Others just call it "Drag racing", and you will still get a ticket. Basically if you accidently peel out the tires from a stop light, you can get a ticket for drag racing.
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Originally Posted by xSTANDxSTRONGx
in America, pro racing originated on the streets...but back then it was mostly dirt roads.
Rhythm, in all his rock-star "40 street races" glamour... had some weak argument defending street racing... cause that's how professional racing started, then boldly suggesting a lot of pro racers got their start by racing in the streets. Wrong.
and that still has no relevance on why people do it NOW.
Should I go beat my wife with a stick cause she disagreed with me? I mean, that's how the justice system started...
Street born Motorsports
-Drifting
-Nascar
-Drag Racing
(Basically the most popular Motorsports in the world).
-Drifting
-Nascar
-Drag Racing
(Basically the most popular Motorsports in the world).
The most participated motorsport event... SCCA Nationals... with 1000+ entrants.
The most watched motorsport in the world... F1.
Drag racing is the only motorsport that has universal clout... but didn't start cause of bootlegging. It's more likely started cause some egomaniac in his steam engine challenge a guy on his horse to a race. Thus, percepitating the belief that street racers have small dicks and street race to make themself feel bigger. It's like owning a hummer ;)
and I can't believe you missed Rally. But, that was born off-road... and has far more universal appeal than NASCAR and Drifting combined.
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Originally Posted by HondaCRX
Originally Posted by xSTANDxSTRONGx
in America, pro racing originated on the streets...but back then it was mostly dirt roads.
Rhythm, in all his rock-star "40 street races" glamour... had some weak argument defending street racing... cause that's how professional racing started, then boldly suggesting a lot of pro racers got their start by racing in the streets. Wrong.
and that still has no relevance on why people do it NOW.
Should I go beat my wife with a stick cause she disagreed with me? I mean, that's how the justice system started...
Street born Motorsports
-Drifting
-Nascar
-Drag Racing
(Basically the most popular Motorsports in the world).
-Drifting
-Nascar
-Drag Racing
(Basically the most popular Motorsports in the world).
The most participated motorsport event... SCCA Nationals... with 1000+ entrants.
The most watched motorsport in the world... F1.
Drag racing is the only motorsport that has universal clout... but didn't start cause of bootlegging. It's more likely started cause some egomaniac in his steam engine challenge a guy on his horse to a race. Thus, percepitating the belief that street racers have small dicks and street race to make themself feel bigger. It's like owning a hummer ;)
and I can't believe you missed Rally. But, that was born off-road... and has far more universal appeal than NASCAR and Drifting combined.
I'm sorry, but not only should I bow down to HondaCRX's VAST knowledge, but everyone else should too. 
We are not worthy of you insight on history, and where Motorsports originated from.So, let me make sure I have it correct,
-Drifting and Time attack are not Motorsports.......Check
-Drag Racing or Nascar do not have their roots in Bootlegging......Check
I think you should shed you infinite wisdom with Wikipedia and all the sites with historical links, to let them know they have it wrong.
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Originally Posted by xSTANDxSTRONGx
SH(a)D(o)WtC, beat them on the track.
As far as the whole Rythm vs. the world arguement: Gadson started on the street, and had to give it up to get sponsored. NASCAR FOR SURE started on the street, not only that, the OG racers were running from the cops (on the street) before the NASCAR started. Look up Bootlegging, esp the southern and Apalatian (sp!, the mountain range in the eastern US, Virginia) Now go back and look for all the times I've stuck up for Rythm. I'll give you a hint, when you find the other one, you've seen all of them. I don't like the guy, but he's right. in America, pro racing originated on the streets...but back then it was mostly dirt roads.
Oh, BTW Drifting and Time Attacks are MOTORSPORTS. Drifting is not a race, it just started in them....on the streets.
As far as the whole Rythm vs. the world arguement: Gadson started on the street, and had to give it up to get sponsored. NASCAR FOR SURE started on the street, not only that, the OG racers were running from the cops (on the street) before the NASCAR started. Look up Bootlegging, esp the southern and Apalatian (sp!, the mountain range in the eastern US, Virginia) Now go back and look for all the times I've stuck up for Rythm. I'll give you a hint, when you find the other one, you've seen all of them. I don't like the guy, but he's right. in America, pro racing originated on the streets...but back then it was mostly dirt roads.
Oh, BTW Drifting and Time Attacks are MOTORSPORTS. Drifting is not a race, it just started in them....on the streets.
P.S. Excellent job on deciphering my name, UR SO CLEVER!
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DONT WORRY THOUGH, I dont race ALL the time...as a matter of fact i very seldom do...but if you try and tell me that you guys dont have the urge to have fun (and act on it!) every once in a great while then you would be LYING!
DONT BE A LIAR!
DONT BE A LIAR!
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Originally Posted by rhythmnsmoke
So, let me make sure I have it correct,
-Drifting and Time attack are not Motorsports.......Check
Drifting is NOT racing.
Time attack is NOT professional.
Both are motorsports.
-Drag Racing or Nascar do not have their roots in Bootlegging......Check
NASCAR certainly started from bootlegging. Drag racing very likely did not. Read above again.
with Wikipedia
No wonder why you're such a dunce.
Wait, I thought you were done with this thread? How's that autobiography coming along, Johnny Tran? I can see it now...
Amazon's top ten books...
"Johnny 'rhythmn' Tran's greatest street races".
You could make an audiobook,
Narrated by Johnny 'rhythmn' Tran: "tonight, i found a sentra to race... listen to us go at it now."
--- 15seconds later ---
'rhythmn': "intense... so intense! I mean, he was RIGHT there alongside me... I didn't think I'd win, but I double-clutched it and speed-shifted, and passed him! My mom is gonna be so proud of his son."
Now available for download.
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Originally Posted by SHDWtC
Originally Posted by xSTANDxSTRONGx
SH(a)D(o)WtC, beat them on the track.
As far as the whole Rythm vs. the world arguement: Gadson started on the street, and had to give it up to get sponsored. NASCAR FOR SURE started on the street, not only that, the OG racers were running from the cops (on the street) before the NASCAR started. Look up Bootlegging, esp the southern and Apalatian (sp!, the mountain range in the eastern US, Virginia) Now go back and look for all the times I've stuck up for Rythm. I'll give you a hint, when you find the other one, you've seen all of them. I don't like the guy, but he's right. in America, pro racing originated on the streets...but back then it was mostly dirt roads.
Oh, BTW Drifting and Time Attacks are MOTORSPORTS. Drifting is not a race, it just started in them....on the streets.
As far as the whole Rythm vs. the world arguement: Gadson started on the street, and had to give it up to get sponsored. NASCAR FOR SURE started on the street, not only that, the OG racers were running from the cops (on the street) before the NASCAR started. Look up Bootlegging, esp the southern and Apalatian (sp!, the mountain range in the eastern US, Virginia) Now go back and look for all the times I've stuck up for Rythm. I'll give you a hint, when you find the other one, you've seen all of them. I don't like the guy, but he's right. in America, pro racing originated on the streets...but back then it was mostly dirt roads.
Oh, BTW Drifting and Time Attacks are MOTORSPORTS. Drifting is not a race, it just started in them....on the streets.
P.S. Excellent job on deciphering my name, UR SO CLEVER!
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the "M" next to my age, means "Male" not "Ma'am." WTF, I make a comment about NOT STREET RACING and that makes me female? If I said don't fight everyone that insults you, what would you call me? Big stupid doo doo head? Grow up man, what are you in High School?
*I beat a last gen M3 on the freeway with someone in my car. Doesn't mean **** tho, I would have no chance on a drag strip, at a road course.
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Originally Posted by Zebman
HondaCRX might as well be, haha. He's shutting this sh*t down.
The only thing he is capable and should be shutting down is his reproductive cells.
I guess street racing can be a sport when there is over 10g's on the line...plus you can pick up extra points when you kill spectators when you lose control of your car
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Originally Posted by xSTANDxSTRONGx
Originally Posted by SHDWtC
Originally Posted by xSTANDxSTRONGx
SH(a)D(o)WtC, beat them on the track.
As far as the whole Rythm vs. the world arguement: Gadson started on the street, and had to give it up to get sponsored. NASCAR FOR SURE started on the street, not only that, the OG racers were running from the cops (on the street) before the NASCAR started. Look up Bootlegging, esp the southern and Apalatian (sp!, the mountain range in the eastern US, Virginia) Now go back and look for all the times I've stuck up for Rythm. I'll give you a hint, when you find the other one, you've seen all of them. I don't like the guy, but he's right. in America, pro racing originated on the streets...but back then it was mostly dirt roads.
Oh, BTW Drifting and Time Attacks are MOTORSPORTS. Drifting is not a race, it just started in them....on the streets.
As far as the whole Rythm vs. the world arguement: Gadson started on the street, and had to give it up to get sponsored. NASCAR FOR SURE started on the street, not only that, the OG racers were running from the cops (on the street) before the NASCAR started. Look up Bootlegging, esp the southern and Apalatian (sp!, the mountain range in the eastern US, Virginia) Now go back and look for all the times I've stuck up for Rythm. I'll give you a hint, when you find the other one, you've seen all of them. I don't like the guy, but he's right. in America, pro racing originated on the streets...but back then it was mostly dirt roads.
Oh, BTW Drifting and Time Attacks are MOTORSPORTS. Drifting is not a race, it just started in them....on the streets.
P.S. Excellent job on deciphering my name, UR SO CLEVER!
P.S.
the "M" next to my age, means "Male" not "Ma'am." WTF, I make a comment about NOT STREET RACING and that makes me female? If I said don't fight everyone that insults you, what would you call me? Big stupid doo doo head? Grow up man, what are you in High School?
*I beat a last gen M3 on the freeway with someone in my car. Doesn't mean **** tho, I would have no chance on a drag strip, at a road course.
P.S. why did you feel the need to spell out my name?
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Originally Posted by SHDWtC
Originally Posted by xSTANDxSTRONGx
Originally Posted by SHDWtC
Originally Posted by xSTANDxSTRONGx
SH(a)D(o)WtC, beat them on the track.
As far as the whole Rythm vs. the world arguement: Gadson started on the street, and had to give it up to get sponsored. NASCAR FOR SURE started on the street, not only that, the OG racers were running from the cops (on the street) before the NASCAR started. Look up Bootlegging, esp the southern and Apalatian (sp!, the mountain range in the eastern US, Virginia) Now go back and look for all the times I've stuck up for Rythm. I'll give you a hint, when you find the other one, you've seen all of them. I don't like the guy, but he's right. in America, pro racing originated on the streets...but back then it was mostly dirt roads.
Oh, BTW Drifting and Time Attacks are MOTORSPORTS. Drifting is not a race, it just started in them....on the streets.
As far as the whole Rythm vs. the world arguement: Gadson started on the street, and had to give it up to get sponsored. NASCAR FOR SURE started on the street, not only that, the OG racers were running from the cops (on the street) before the NASCAR started. Look up Bootlegging, esp the southern and Apalatian (sp!, the mountain range in the eastern US, Virginia) Now go back and look for all the times I've stuck up for Rythm. I'll give you a hint, when you find the other one, you've seen all of them. I don't like the guy, but he's right. in America, pro racing originated on the streets...but back then it was mostly dirt roads.
Oh, BTW Drifting and Time Attacks are MOTORSPORTS. Drifting is not a race, it just started in them....on the streets.
P.S. Excellent job on deciphering my name, UR SO CLEVER!
P.S.
the "M" next to my age, means "Male" not "Ma'am." WTF, I make a comment about NOT STREET RACING and that makes me female? If I said don't fight everyone that insults you, what would you call me? Big stupid doo doo head? Grow up man, what are you in High School?
*I beat a last gen M3 on the freeway with someone in my car. Doesn't mean **** tho, I would have no chance on a drag strip, at a road course.
P.S. why did you feel the need to spell out my name?
Dunno why I spelled it out.
