After seeing many threads about people speeding / racing and people getting flamed as a result - Put this to the test and vote:

All of the options are if you were on any public highway. (No Autobahns / Tracks)

 

Racing is not ok on the public road. I've done it but don't feel the need to discuss it on here

 

Is there such a thing as racing at low speeds???

 

What a stupid poll!

 

Can only go downhill

 

racing downhill ?



Stupid to do it

 

Traffic Light grand prix..?

 

Hmm

The fact that racing on the public highway can now land you a spell in gaol, especially if it all goes wrong, tends to put me off a bit.

A bit of spirited driving in suitable conditions, e.g. quiet national speed limit road and no pedestrians, and not racing someone is ok though

Save it for the track or dragstrip

 

Track is the place to do it - well said that man

 

What people say and what they do are not always the same.

This poll will never reflect a true situation.

If its meant to highlight the recent arrival of users racing threads its valid if a little late.

Have I ever raced on the road, never, honest officer.

You will need to wait for my deathbed confession to find out the truth.

 

What some people call a race, others call having fun.

I have fun with other car user's. ie, not overtaking, just 2 cars on a good road driving at high speed (where safe to do so).
Good example. A couple weeks ago I was driving home on a back road, when I came up behind a BMW 330i. The guy looked in his rear view mirror, then proceeded to speed up . I followed of course (fun starts). I kept off his rear bumper, leaving room to brake, see the road etc. 2 cars having fun. Never once did I think of it as a race. A race is where someone wins. At the end, when we drove in Darlington, we both slowed down to 30mph. When he turned off, I flashed my lights, and he waved back.

That's what driving all about. Mundane driving from A to B is Boring.

The only racing I've ever done, is the traffic light Drag race. And that's very rare. Never done it for years.

 

And what type of crossings are usually with a set of traffic lights? PEDESTRIAN crossings i.e. pelican, toucan etc.

So no, it is not a good idea to do 'traffic light' grand prix starts. Why? Because pedestirans are very near by.
You really are a numpty aren't you.

 

How the hell is that slow speed?
considering most of us hit 60 in 4 secs or less?

 

speak for yoursel, since losing my scoob to a fucked engine, my 0-60 time has nearly quadrupled in my naff little 106 diesel...

andy

 

Has your MPG improved from 0-60

 

considering i cant hit 60...

 

I meant 0mpg to 60mpg,

 

 

Exactly.

I've never found myself in the situation where I have felt I 'won' or 'lost' when driving.
"Racing" implies that you are only concentrating on one thing - to win - not looking for other road users / hazards etc.

Spirited driving/having fun in the right conditions, occasionally yes. Racing to win or loose, no.

 

I hope this insult wasn't directed at me?

This was asked and I suggested one way you can.

Does that mean that I do it? - No

 

Ditto

 

Do what you want in your car as long as you enjoy yourself.

 

i feel the same mate , well said !

 

that is not a good out look mate ! if it endangers other members of the public it is reckless !

 

as seen in "Ali G, Da Movie"

 

Don't get touchy at me michaelro.........it's still not a way of racing at slow speeds is it??
Also...of course the insult was aimed at you.....he quoted you didn't he??

Richardg....no not as in Ali-g the movie....as in The Friday After Next movie.....

 

I wasn't - Just quoted you as it was the reason why I said what I did.
I thought it was - And if you don't own an impreza it can be...

As for the insult - I asked as I couldn't understand the response.

Derogatory insults seem to be the norm these days, most unwarranted if you read posts properly....

 

bothered....

 

ye its called owning a mits evo 260

 

lolol