Street racing is extremely dangerous for any individual involved; whether the driver, passenger or spectator. The individuals are all at high risk, due to the extreme velocity and speeds that the vehicles travel. The vehicles that race are also fueled with high-octane gasoline and often have boosters such as nitrous oxcide. These boosters increase the firing of the engine and cause the vehicles
. to accelerate at a higher rate of speed. Any improper installation of these boosters may result in serious injury or even death. Street racing came about due to the car enthusiast enjoyin racing so much that several individuals decided to see whose car was faster. Muscle cars were the way to settle disputes several years ago; no matter what the arguement was over. The individuals raced each other in the street to see which car could get to the imaginary finish line first. The winner got bragging rights and won their side of the arguement. Muscle cars are sometimes still used in street racing, today; however, many enjoy using the lighter, fiber-glass made vehicles. Foreign cars have been made a favorite of street racers due to the light weight and cheaper reconstructive costs. Foreign cars tend to be lower to the ground and are manufactured that way, making it easier for the individual to not worry about lowering the vehicle any more for less wind resistance. While foreign cars are mechanically generally harder to work on, the smaller and lower design, coupled with the light weight and cheaper material costs makes the machines more appealing to street racers. Street racing is illegal for several reasons. It is not safe for anyone, it breaks speed limit laws, the restrictions on the vehicles that are required by many states are not set, and anything could happen during a race. The vehicles can top out, blow up, drivers could wreck, pieces of debris could fly up and hit people, etc. Street racing is often punishable by hefty fines and even jail time. For more information, please see: reference.com/racing
