It is an illegal activity that involves racing which might be well planned or it may occur spontaneously.
Even though some may feel that it's a rush, a excitement and an ego-boosting ride, it is still illegal.
Is is an extremely serious offense with consequences that could harm fellow motorists, spectators, and drivers alike.
This kind of racing activity often leads to vehicle collisions, fatalities, injuries and property damage.
Despite the fact that most do not know this, street racing is also a criminal offense for anyone watching, as doing so
carries with it its own punishment.
This type of racing is usually disorganized and erratic in
nature, involving unplanned, one-time contests between
strangers.
It's a high risk activity which has been exhibited recently in movies such as The Fast and the Furious.
This type of road racing is popular all over the United States and has grown to become popular in many other countries
as well.
People who take part, specifically the drivers themselves, are often referred to as 'hoons' or 'boyracers'.
The term is also used as a verb to describe reckless and dangerous driving in general ("to hoon" or "to hoon
around").
Not long ago, two people were killed and another was seriously injured when the driver of a Ford Mustang lost
control and veered into a crowd of people.
Police, who have all too often come across the carnage caused by racing, have attempted to do their utmost to
prevent it, but they have to do more.
Often by the time police arrive on the scene the racing is over the drivers and onlookers have dispersed.
We all want to be able to drive safely down the road as possible and this type of activity puts that safety at risk.