07-17-2007, 11:03 PM
Ever since the movies came out it blew up. I knew a few of the 'chicago street racers' that were just getting out of it when I was just learning of the scene. I was the quiet kid who kind of observed at these things. No place for a GTI. Haha The big races are still taking place on main streets or select industrial parks from about 12:30 at night until about 3:00 in the morning when no one is out but cops. Everyone shows up, runs, and splits. There are huge fines and jail time possible I believe. Basically get ready to pay if you get caught, or you had better have one HELL of a fast car and lots of friends in the area. It is/has gotten to the point where it isn't worth it to run on the street. Some guys still do but with events like RSD (real street drags) where you can run off of a hand drop on a prepped drag strip, there is no longer a need to take the risk...... but that's half the rush I imagine.