This is why you shouldn’t race on public roads, let alone in the city
Street racing is devil’s game you shouldn’t get into, ever.
Allysa Mae Zulueta on Nov 06, 2018You are here:HomeLatest StoriesNewsThis is why you shouldn’t race on public roads, let alone in the city
Street racing is never, in any form, a legal activity. What more if it’s done in a busy city street? If you think it’s cool, then please think again because it’s just plain unacceptable. In the dashcam footage below, you will witness how horrible the Ford Mustang crashed and damaged the things in its way. This should be a reminder to every driver to always keep proper etiquette on the road.
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While watching this video, you can’t help but cringe and be anxious on every swerve and screeches the Mustang is making. As you can see, the Ford Mustang drives crazily fast, rushing pass through four red lights, which makes you wonder why no one’s taking an action to this matter. When the Mustang got to the intersection the driver has to get its way on the traffic. The Mustang shoots hastily, skipping more stop lights. The sports car managed to avoid hitting a pedestrian crossing the road, but this heart-racing scenario did not stop the Mustang to show off and accelerate even more at high speed to take over the bus.
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A twist of fate happened when the Mustang turns sharply to avoid the scooter in front, crashing the fence in the process. The driver then loses its control, causing the Mustang to spin. This whirl of events cut down a tree and wiped out a parked motorbike on the sidewalk due to the strong impact.
Based on the description of the video, the Mustang was racing with a Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 and both cars were driving at the speed of 177 km per hour in the section of Seoul, where it has a speed limit of 60 km per hour only. It’s like these two drivers are trying to turn reality in a video game, but no. The thing is, it doesn’t only involve your life but also the lives of the people around you. Fortunately, no one was injured in the accident, or else, it would have turned into a nightmare.
Street Racing Increases the Risk of Auto AccidentsBy Chanfrau & Chanfrau on August 28, 2017
The popularity of the Fast and the Furious movies over the last 16 years has been a boon to movies studios. Yet perhaps these films caused people to take risks on the road that they shouldn’t have taken. We’re speaking of street racing, which can occur in city streets, on highways, and even in places where cars may not be allowed. Street races are illegal, and they may be deadly.
The team at our Daytona Beach law firm would like to consider auto accidents caused by speeding and recklessness. As you’ll read, these kinds of collisions are avoidable and should not be tolerated.
Street Racing Statistics
Though these numbers from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are from 2001, they tell a sad story about street racing and the dangers it can pose. The NHTSA estimated that in 2001, street races caused a total of 135 fatal collisions. There were just 72 street race fatalities in the previous year. In just 2001 alone, Florida police officers issued 7,216 citations for people racing on the highway.
Increased speed and aggressive driving behaviors are a recipe for disaster, and make collisions more likely.
Dangers Caused by Street Races
There are a few key dangers to street races:
- Harm to the Drivers and Passengers Racing – Anyone in the vehicle of a car that is racing is putting themselves at risk for serious injury.
- Harm to Motorists on Highways – If people are driving reckless around you on the highway, there’s a chance you may be struck by people who are racing or speeding.
- Harm to Motorists on City Streets – On city streets, risk of collisions are quite high, especially since intersections may not be blocked off from these illegal street races.
- Danger to Pedestrians and Others Sharing the Road – Pedestrians, bicyclists, and others sharing the road may be struck by racers on city streets and suburban streets, which can result in catastrophic and fatal injuries.
Trends Among Young Male Drivers
Racing, speeding, and other reckless behaviors behind the wheel are most common among young male drivers. Some studies suggest that 39 percent of male drivers between the ages of 15 and 20 who were killed on the road were speeding at the time. These trends continue among men throughout their twenties, with young males exhibiting a greater tendency to speed and take unnecessary risks than older men or women of all ages.
Parents need to stress cautious behavior while driving a car, and ensure that their children understand the importance of all rules of the road.
How Our Attorneys Can Help
If you or someone you love was harmed as a result of a street race, our legal team can help the driver and/or other parties accountable. We will seek damages for medical expenses, emergency services, physical rehabilitation, and other losses associated with this senseless act.
Contact Our Auto Accident Lawyers
If you or a member of your family was injured because of street racers or reckless drivers, we encourage you to contact our team of personal injury and wrongful death lawyers today. Our law firm will fight diligently for you every step of the way.
Interview: Sam Nehme on Racing, Reform, and the Road Ahead
January 7, 2026
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A Veteran’s View From the Sidelines
By the time our conversation with Sam Nehme turned toward racing, it was clear he wasn’t speaking as a disinterested outsider — but as someone who has lived nearly every chapter of the sport.
Nehme says fans shouldn’t expect to see him lining up on the start line again. His days of racing full-time are behind him. Still, he remains closely connected, supporting riders, attending events, and keeping a close eye on where the sport is headed.
“You won’t see me racing,” Nehme said. “But you’ll definitely see me involved in any way I can. I love the sport, and I want to see it get better.”
That perspective — invested but realistic — frames how Nehme views the current state of PWC racing.
When Racing Stops Feeling Fun
One of the clearest through-lines in Nehme’s assessment is how the atmosphere at races has shifted over the years. Where events once felt communal and energizing, he believes the experience today often feels tense, procedural, and adversarial.
He points to strict technical enforcement as one example. While oversight matters, Nehme argues that aggressive tear-downs don’t make sense in a sport where most racers aren’t competing for meaningful prize money.
“If you’re racing for a trophy, it’s hard to put a racer through that,” he said. “These guys don’t have the money to tear motors apart and put them back together.”
That pressure, he believes, pushes people away — not just financially, but emotionally. Racers want to compete hard, but they also want to enjoy the weekend and return to work Monday without regret.
“When it’s still fun, people stay,” Nehme said. “When it stops being fun, they leave.”
Too Many Titles, Not Enough Meaning
Nehme also sees structural issues that go beyond any single race weekend. Chief among them: fragmentation.
There are more organizations, more tours, and more titles than ever — and he believes that abundance has diluted their value.
“There used to be a national champion and a world champion,” he said. “Now everybody’s a champion. It doesn’t hold the same meaning anymore.”
That confusion doesn’t just affect racers — it affects fans. With overlapping schedules, competing tours, and different rulebooks, Nehme says it’s difficult for spectators to know what they’re watching or why it matters.
“Other sports don’t work like this,” he said. “There’s one tour, one championship. You follow the racers, you follow the points, and it all leads somewhere.”
The Money and Marketing Problem
At the core of many of these challenges, Nehme says, is money — or more accurately, the lack of it.
Without real sponsorship dollars, racing remains closer to a hobby than a profession. That reality affects everything from payouts to promotion to production quality.
“Until racers are racing for real money, it’s not a real sport,” he said. “And sponsors aren’t going to invest if there aren’t spectators.”
Nehme believes past promoters often struggled to deliver measurable returns, burning through sponsors who didn’t see enough visibility or engagement. Without consistent crowds or polished media coverage, those partnerships rarely lasted.
“If the return isn’t there, they’re gone,” he said.
A Cautious Optimism for Something New
That context is what shapes Nehme’s response to the recent announcement of a new national race series backed by the International Hot Rod Association.
He sees opportunity — but only if it’s done differently.
“I think it’s something the industry needs,” Nehme said. “Starting fresh gives you a chance to fix the things that haven’t worked.”
Professionalism, he says, will be critical. Decisions need to be clear, consistent, and guided by the rulebook — not relationships or emotions. Listening to racers matters, but so does making difficult calls for the good of the sport as a whole.
Nehme also believes change may be necessary in how racing itself is presented.
“Maybe it’s not the same format we’ve always had,” he said. “Maybe it becomes something that spectators understand better and enjoy watching.”
Because, in his view, everything flows from that one missing piece.
“This sport won’t grow until it becomes a spectator sport,” Nehme said. “Once you have fans, you’ll have sponsors. And once you have sponsors, the rest can start to fall into place.”
Still a Fan — Just Competing Somewhere Else
Despite the challenges, Nehme doesn’t sound detached. If anything, watching from the sidelines makes his connection to the sport more complex.
“Every time I watch, I want to jump back in,” he admitted. “That never really goes away.”
Ultimately, though, his priorities have shifted. His focus now is on his family and on continuing to grow Broward Motorsports — a different kind of competition, but one he approaches with the same intensity.
“I’m still competing,” Nehme said. “Just in a different arena.”
And even now, he remains a fan — of the racers, the effort, and the next generation finding their way into the sport.
“I respect anyone who keeps showing up,” he said. “Because I know what it takes.”
