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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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I know this didn't involve my tC but it goes to show that street racing is for people who are idiotic. I was sitting at a light as a white MR2 Sypder speeding at over 100 MPH turns, under-steers, hits a pole in the center divider, spins out several times, crashes into the car next to it and flees the scene. Luckily I was not hit, and the people that were hit were not injured. But honestly, cars are deadly weapons and should not be taken for granted.
All I am trying to say is

TAKE IT TO THE TRACK

It's getting out of hand. Sure I'm 19, and you may think I'm a young wippersnapper but I know better than to endanger the lives of other people on the road, as well as myself and other passengers.

How many people need to die and be injured for people to realize that street racing is illegal for a reason, and there are posted speed limits for your safety.
Thought it would be nice to rant.
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 07:31 AM
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uhm so whats the purpose of this thread?
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 07:49 AM
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how do u know he was going 100mph?
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Unfortunately,

There are stupid people in every walk of life....and most of them qualify for a drivers liscence.
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 02:49 PM
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true indeed
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 03:03 PM
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Good story...

To bad it does not tie into street racing. For all we know, the guy could have been running from a robbery, stole that car, or perhaps just driving to fast for his own good.
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Regardless of his reason for speeding, he's still an idiot.

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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 01:06 AM
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Originally Posted by rhythmnsmoke
Good story...

To bad it does not tie into street racing. For all we know, the guy could have been running from a robbery, stole that car, or perhaps just driving to fast for his own good.
x2 the dude was speeding like an idiot. Who was he racing? from your story there was no other driver.
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by datdude1119
how do u know he was going 100mph?
radar gun of course! all the cool kids have them in their cars now!
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 02:28 AM
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100 mph looks fast thats why he knows
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 03:49 AM
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I dont think it matters how fast he was really going, but that driving reckless regardless of the reason, is just stupid.
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 04:02 AM
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haha, he said wippersnapper.
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 04:06 AM
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i read this thread after posting my own street racing vid
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 04:54 AM
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^^so where is the link?
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 05:51 AM
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Originally Posted by olaHalo
i read this thread after posting my own street racing vid

would have been better if you would have posted your street racing video AFTER reading this thread!

>.>


<.<


what?

Old Jan 21, 2008 | 05:54 AM
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Originally Posted by rhythmnsmoke
^^so where is the link?
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Old Jan 21, 2008 | 05:59 AM
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https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=207740
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 06:01 AM
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so he went 100mph hit a pole and still was able to flee? lol .
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 06:02 AM
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he probably just didn't know how to control the damn thing.
Old Jan 21, 2008 | 06:19 AM
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damned MR vehicles!!! *shakes fist*

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