Taking off after WWII when the youth returning from war had extra money and a need for speed to go with their new mechanical know-how, street racing quickly evolved into one of America's top killers in today's society. Inspired and revived by the Fast and the Furious movies, street racing has contributed to a frightening level of fatal crashes. Fatal crashes related to street racing has increased by more than 85% every year for the past 6 years. From 1999 to 2000, San Diego, CA has seen an increase of 97% of fatal crashes caused by street racing. Still sound like fun and games?
In the state of Florida, pedestrian injuries related to street racing has increased by 222% from 1999 to 2001. The leading cause of death for people ages 16-20 is automobile accidents. National averages show that for every 1000 street racers, there are 49 innocent by-standers who are injured or killed. So why do kids street race?
In the state of Florida, pedestrian injuries related to street racing has increased by 222% from 1999 to 2001. The leading cause of death for people ages 16-20 is automobile accidents. National averages show that for every 1000 street racers, there are 49 innocent by-standers who are injured or killed. So why do kids street race?
The average consequences of street racing are: - You will be arrested and have your car impounded for 30 days.
- You will be arrested and have your car (or your parent's car!) permanently confiscated.
- You can be imprisoned for up to three months and fined up to $1,000.
- Your driver's license will be revoked.
- Your car insurance rates will increase or you can be cancelled.
All you need to race on a NHRA track is:
- Valid driver's license
- Valid vehicle registration and insurance
- DOT-approved street legal tires
- Seat belts
- Muffler
