Category: Street Racing

The Mechanics Behind Street Racing – Here in South Florida, there are a handful of stores that are universally recognized as ‘Famous’ if you ask those who know Drag, AG, WRXperts and the topic of the day; Island Boy Tuning, also known as IBT,  started in Plantation, Florida in 2006, tucked away in a row of bays off Peters Road. Hard to see from the road or even know it’s there Unless you’re already looking for it. For all the initially perceived chaos, the store is impeccably maintained. You can actually eat from these floors. (Disclaimer: It’s probably not a good idea to eat food from any shelf)!

Walking into the left side of the IBT, which surrounds four bays. You might scoff at a shelf full of ‘dirty’ alternators, gas pumps and random starters. Not to mention a complete engine that decorates little space. That is, until you realize …

Street Racing And Its Cultural Significance – During the years following their post-World War II Allied occupation, Japan’s automotive industry expanded explosively and saw them eventually grow into the world’s largest vehicle production powerhouse, synonymous with quality and reliability.

As personal vehicles became cheaper and more accessible, they found their way more into the everyday life of the Japanese population. Naturally from this came the rise of multiple subcultures revolving around their newfound mobility.

Street Racing And Its Cultural Significance

One of the most notorious of these are the Bosozoku, gangs of youth who terrorize the streets with their cars and bikes as their way of rebelling against society. Their exploits of reckless driving, gang violence and generally disturbing the peace have been extensively documented over the years, and while we do not condone criminal activity, their style is undeniable and their culture continues to inform and influence fans to …

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Popular Instagram accounts, YouTube channels, and other forms of social media have served as a bullpen for the Los Angeles street racing community in recent years.

Street Racing And The Media

At one point, two cars tore down the Compton track, which was slick from previous races. The drivers teased each other and placed small bets on each competition. Then someone shouted.

Police Anxious To Enforce New Street Racing Seizure Law

The blue and red glare of a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department cruiser bounced off their rear windows as drivers and onlookers scrambled into the nearest vehicle.

Inside one of the fleeing cars, the driver barked to a new location. Another man in the back seat typed …

Street Racing Laws And Penalties – A state trooper on patrol near the Gandy Bridge in Tampa pulled over a Nissan GTR going over 100 mph on Oct. 20, 2023. The driver was charged with street racing. | Florida Highway Patrol through WUSF

DeSantis’ office announced Monday that he had signed the bills, which passed during the legislative session that ended on March 8.

Street Racing Laws And Penalties

One of the bills (SB 1764) targets “connected” events where 10 or more cars are involved in “drag racing” and “street pick-ups.” It will increase fines and possible jail time for people who participate.

Is Street Racing Illegal In Texas?

Rep. Kiyan Michael, a Jacksonville Republican who sponsored the bill, said in February that the issue is a “public safety” problem that extends from Jacksonville to Miami. He added that the current sanctions are not a deterrent for many people.

Under …