Finding your local Street Races?

I was just wondering how people find out where the "spots" for street race gatherings are in thier area? As of now I wouldnt race in them, more interested in spectating. So how did you guys find you local meetings?

Cruise around looking! I don't watch the formal events though, i just drive until i come across someone that wants a run.

Anyone else??

watching is just as punishable as participating

I never claimed I was worried about being punished. Seriously not a problem. I said I wasnt going to race because I dont have a car that would perform well. Anyone else?

Get friendly with some people at an import garage in most downtown areas and ask them where to meet up.

Actually sounds like a good plan. Thanks for the help guys.
Even though it will be funny buddying up with import mechanics/racers when most would discredit me considering a mustang GT as my next car. Actually, now that I think about it, for those of you involved heavily in street racing, would a mustang GT be a good option for a car im looking to pay around 8-9k for? Any other suggestions? I am not an all american car or all import car person, I like cars. So whichever would perform best for the price, dont hesitiate to suggest it. Thanks

8 or 9 grand?

MR2 Turbo
Eclipse GSX
3rd Gen RX7

depends if u can drive stick or not mustang i think is 4spd auto not too sure

u can get an rsx they come in 5spd manual and sport auto if u dont mind the i4

Eclipse GSX
Yes!!!
3rd Gen RX7
Where?!?!?!

"watching is just as punishable as participating"
How can u say that! If u hit someone or something ur gonna be fucked for life by ur insurance company.

He meant that participation of any sort, being the racer or the spectator, can lead to punishable circumstances in either role you play. Be careful with that!

i think that depends on where you live, when i was going to the street races, you couldn't get in trouble for watching.

Maybe, but they will pull your ass over to check papers, I can guarantee you that much!!!

yeah, its happen to me more than once

I dont mind manual, in fact it is what I would rather have.

i think that depends on where you live, when i was going to the street races, you couldn't get in trouble for watching.


it might depend on where you live, but i think it's a newer law as well. a few years ago some of the people i worked with were really into street racing, and rarely ever were punished by the law when they were caught watching. however, a few months ago one of my close friends was given 4 points on his license, an insurance bump, and a fine for watching two of our friends streetrace. i think four people total were busted in that one. the two drivers and two people watching.

easiest fix: don't do it if there will be people around.

getting caught racing because you had a momentary urge is one thing, and i've seen more people get off with lesser convictions (i.e. speeding + reckless driving) than an actual "racing" offence. but if you go looking for "big races" or any that have been organized, you're guaranteed trouble when you get caught.

Actually sounds like a good plan. Thanks for the help guys.
Even though it will be funny buddying up with import mechanics/racers when most would discredit me considering a mustang GT as my next car. Actually, now that I think about it, for those of you involved heavily in street racing, would a mustang GT be a good option for a car im looking to pay around 8-9k for? Any other suggestions? I am not an all american car or all import car person, I like cars. So whichever would perform best for the price, dont hesitiate to suggest it. Thanks


For 8-9k you can get a 94-95 mustang cobra.An Eclipse GSX would also be a good choice along with a mustang GT or an lt1 Trans am/Formula or Camaro Z28.

Good Luck!

The more interesting races come up when I'm just tolin around late night. Big events get broken up to often. The best situation would be to get some friends together, and go out. Talked to people if you want to find bigger events.

The best situation would be to get some friends together, and go out.

When are we all gonna meet up again?

Autotrader is your friend when It comes to looking for cars. I found a GS-R Teg, Turboed, Intake, Turbo Exhaust, headers, etc. etc. etc...for a nice sum of 10k. Hell, I've found an insane amoutn of bad ass cars for cheap there.

Onto your question...Just keep your eyes open around parkling lots and what not for a decent group of people with cars that look like they are raced. We all hang out at a Starbucks (owner is cool with it), so when the cops show up, all we have to do is smile and say 'no officer, I'm not trying to race, I'm simplying enjoying my Venti Venilia Mocha Latte with four shots of Irish Creme, Two Shots of Hazlenut, four Espresso shots, whip cream instead of foam, and five degrees hotter than usuall.' Better yet, the owner normaly asks the cops to leave, and says that he'll call if he needs them. Low and behold, they leave....I love Ft. Worth Cops. Arlington and Dallas cops are assholes.

That is true autotrader is a good resource...