One of the first things I noticed was that this list is REALLY into drag racing, and for me, it's not about racing at all... I like the looks of these cars, and I like to just drive with them. I may take it to the track when I feel the car is running perfect and is able to do the best it can do. Sure I've been known to showboat with friends from time to time, but my fiance' has put her foot down on that. What worries me about this law is, what happens when you're driving in a 45 mph zone, and someone pulls out in front of you and does 20 mph? (it happens to you too doesn't it?) You pull around the person to pass, when it's safe to do so, and the police see it as your racing the person and pull you over. I'm not so sure I like that idea at all. Maybe if they worded it so the police can't just pull you over for passing and driving an older car and being a bit on the younger side, I could put myself behind this more. just my opinion, and everyone's entitled to their own! Matt Colwell 86 T-Top Turbo~Z 86 Turbo~Z 87 Shadow ES 02 S~10 4X4 -----Original Message----- From: Jason <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 11 May 2005 12:45:26 -0500 Subject: Re: SD> Florida law
I couldn't agree more! Of course, part of the problem I see as well, is something that has been discussed earlier in this thread, and that's the reduction in the number of tracks. The owners of the Nashville Superspeedway were "supposed" to be building a new 1/4 mile track at the speedway, and never have. But at least I still have 3 1/8th mile tracks within 2 hours. I know it may seem like it's more fun to race on the street for some reason, but there's really no reason to do it in my book. If you can't control yourself, you probably shouldn't be driving a fast car. Keep it safe, and keep it legal. Cooper, Greg K. wrote: >I for one am in favor of this legislation. I currently live in Alabama, >and I would like to see my state pass just such a law. I live near a >dragstrip out in the county just North of Huntsville (a city of about >375,000). > > > >Every Friday and Saturday night I hear the dragstrip. I don't mind the >noise at all. What I do mind is every wanna-be with a rice car, old >school hot rod, or bike within 50 miles is racing on the long, open >county roads in the area. They are coming from or going to the >dragstrip, tuning, or whatever. There is also a lot of illegal racing >going on. I live near a very busy intersection where three of these >long open roads come together. The med-flight helicopter always lands >right next to my house. It's like they have their own landing pad there >now (I should paint a big H on it). I have had to explain to my >children what all the commotion was about several times. Years ago, I >was a cop in Tucson, Arizona. I helped load a few body bags back then >too. > > > >Don't get me wrong, I love my turbo Dodges. I like to drive fast too. >But I do not race illegally. > > > >Just go to the track. If you go to the track, you are supporting your >hobby, not making it a crime. Get off the streets please, there are too >many 5-ton Expeditions full of cell phone wielding, non-driving sheeple >out there. > > > >Okay, off the soapbox. > > > >Greg K. Cooper > >Huntsville, Alabama -----------------------REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING---------------------------- Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html -----------------------REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING---------------------------- Questions? Visit http://www.sdml.org/ To be removed, visit http://www.sdml.org/pages/leave.html
