do people perform illegals street races in Europe?

[look 171]

Drag race common in Europe? In the US, red light racing in a straight line happens very often. anyone know if that's a common thing in European cities? If not,what's the most common illegal street racing?

[slodave]

Of course as do young people all over the world!

Street racing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[look 171]

You think they have big gathering like us? I don't know where they go now, but back in my day (we are about the same age) we used to go to Dodger Stadium and have a go at it. I am sure the short street light to street light racing must happen all the time.

[slodave]

The penalties can be much stiffer in other countries, so I don't think they are as big as some of the illegal gatherings here. I never got into that scene, but I was invited to meet up at the local Arby's on Wed nights and then go to the location. I just wasn't into that scene or crowd.

[masraum]

BBC News - Crackdown on street racing in Sandwell

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Officers secretly filmed up to 500 motorists gathering on the A47 near Star City between May and July.

About 400 drivers were identified from CCTV footage, of which around 200 have been banned and fined.

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[berettafan]

the wigger is strong in the UK.

[dw1]

There's a long tradition of street racing in Europe.

Back in the 50's & early 60's the cafe racers (esp. the "Ton Up Boys" & Rockers) were an alleged menace in London and other UK cities.

There are stories of timed motorcycle races around a pre-established street course, with the time based on getting back to the starting point (like the famous Ace Cafe) before a song ended.

These days, the term "boy racer" in England is roughly the equivalent of "ricer" in the US.
Boy Racer: Fast & Furious In The UK, documentary shows the world of Britain's boy racers | Daily Mail Online

[RANDY P]

Originally Posted by berettafan

the wigger is strong in the UK.

LOL.

I think they refer to them as "Chavs" there.

Think Ali G.

rjp

[RANDY P]

Sweden has a pretty hardcore american V8 scene. Back about a decade ago HOT ROD did a feature on some of the crap they have around there- we're talking blown 7 Sec. mustangs with hemi drag motors on the street-they said they ran on deserted interstates in the middle of the night.

They even had the World Finals going in FL- people from Europe would show up- it was like being here except you couldn't read the slogans on the T-shirts.

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[HardDrive]

It was about 5 minutes after Grog the caveman put the first wheel on an ox cart that his son was trying to figure out how to make it go faster.

[Tobra]

There have been illegal street races since they were doing them on horses

[Iciclehead]

Yes...

'Illegale straatraces zijn voorbij' | Omroep Zeeland

Dennis

[KevinTodd]

Oh, my heavens, no.

Europeans are far too cultured to partake in any such garish and decidedly American pastimes.

[Hugh R]

Blows me away with the cost of petrol in Europe.

[Arizona 911]

Here in Tucson, one of the major East/West streets is named Speedway Blvd. it got it's name from when the doctors used to race horse and buggies there. I got busted for racing my 1970 GTO there about 20 years ago. I beat a Buick Grand National by 1 car length. The cop said I won the race so I get the trophy.

[john70t]

Originally Posted by RANDY P

Back about a decade ago

Towards the 'beginning of the internet':
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Getaway_in_Stockholm (One of the cars was a pumped 930).
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[look 171]

I seen those Getaway in Stockholm vids. but how about drag racing in places like Italy, Germany, or Switzerland and other countries where a bunch of young punks (some old punks now in the US)gather and drag race down in some part of the city. I know about the UK

[slodave]

Again, yes, but not nearly to the degree it happens here. Way more video cameras in Europe and the penalties are steeper. You could end up losing your license for life.

[look 171]

you think there would be some crazy racing down the Autobahn? I suppose if you get caught, it s serious trouble that can ruin one's life for good

[Bill Douglas]

Not Europe but organised street racing and burnt out meetings are common here in New Zealand. Not surprising though as our lives seem to revolve around cars.