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I was surprised and saddened to hear that. At least he died doing what he enjoyed.
Driving (riding) too fast on public streets?
They were doing what Justin Bieber gets blasted for. They both seemed like good guys, but their death is the result of a dumb decision that also put ordinary people at risk. What if they ran into the back of a schoolbus? Would we feel so bad for them then?
Willow Springs Raceway is one hour north of there. They could have tested the car there if they wanted to. They would have had plenty of run-off area and would probably be here today. Now, a teenage daughter, family and friends are left to pick up the pieces.
They were doing what Justin Bieber gets blasted for. They both seemed like good guys, but their death is the result of a dumb decision that also put ordinary people at risk. What if they ran into the back of a schoolbus? Would we feel so bad for them then?
Willow Springs Raceway is one hour north of there. They could have tested the car there if they wanted to. They would have had plenty of run-off area and would probably be here today. Now, a teenage daughter, family and friends are left to pick up the pieces.
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just because a racetrack is nearby doesn't mean you can go drive on it whenever you want.
Originally Posted by dbbd
Driving (riding) too fast on public streets?
They were doing what Justin Bieber gets blasted for. They both seemed like good guys, but their death is the result of a dumb decision that also put ordinary people at risk. What if they ran into the back of a schoolbus? Would we feel so bad for them then?
Willow Springs Raceway is one hour north of there. They could have tested the car there if they wanted to. They would have had plenty of run-off area and would probably be here today. Now, a teenage daughter, family and friends are left to pick up the pieces.
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Originally Posted by tofur
just because a racetrack is nearby doesn't mean you can go drive on it whenever you want.
And this justifies using a public street as a racetrack exactly how?
Cost of going on the nearby racetrack was likely not a factor in this case. But I agree with you - there's plenty of people who could and likely would use them to get their speed fix, in a way that doesn't endanger others on the roadways, if there were more and they were affordable, and I think that would be absolutely a win for everybody. Much as it might look like it to some, I'm not against speed - heck, I was a biker chick back in the day and got to watch machines being built to go out to the Bonneville Salt Flats to try to break the world speed record, and spent some time at the tracks (though not driving or riding, just enjoying). It's just that I do know the difference between the track and public roadways, and it's disturbing how many people apparently don't. Even some that should know better. And people die as a result.
I think it would be awesome if everyone who needs that kick could get it where they're not only not endangering anyone else, but giving their skill and their vehicle a real test against real competitors.
just because a racetrack is nearby doesn't mean you can go drive on it whenever you want.
Willow Springs has open testing and tuning every Friday. Track rentals are available in half or whole days and range from 400-3000 dollars. If there is a will, there is a way. They had the means.
it doesn't, but reality is that when people can't get on a track to get their fix, they will get it on the roads.
Peer pressure considering this kind of childish behavior unacceptable (and by peers I mean the folks that love speed) rather than something to be accepted and making excuses for them would make the reality a lot different.
Peer pressure considering this kind of childish behavior unacceptable (and by peers I mean the folks that love speed) rather than something to be accepted and making excuses for them would make the reality a lot different.
I don't believe peer pressure has very much to do with it. I don't know the guy next to me. I don't care who they are. All I care about is that they don't hit me, and vice versa.
I'll drive at the speed that I feel comfortable with, which should be the 85th percentile speed. Inappropriate speed limits are simply unacceptable.
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