Racing In The Streets

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the most dangerous demographic group, responsible for 24.8% of all fatal accidents in 1998 - gets together and attempts to engage in speed-related activities, a dangerous situation is bound to ensue.” (Lyle)
The tragic fact is that not just racers die in these speed contests (the legal term for street racing). In San Diego, CA, “in 1998, the most recent year for which statistics were available, 14 people died in racing related incidents in the county.” (sdstreetracing.com) “Illegal street racers have been known to run off roads into crowds of spectators. ‘I can’t say enough how dangerous it is,” [LAPD Sgt. Steven] Dell said.” (Liu) Street racing is exciting, but it is too dangerous “there is no room for error on a drag strip, let alone on a public street, where unexpected traffic, uneven roads and inexperienced drivers, some as young as 16, form a deadly combination.” (Rendon) Obviously it is dangerous, but then why, knowing the very real dangers, w...