Evo Street Racers: Internet Q & A with Evo Street Racers Staff Post ESPN E:60 Interview

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Internet Q&A with Evo Street Racers Staff Post ESPN E:60 Interview

Source: Evo Street Racers Communications Dept.
Release D ate: September 21, 2008
Update / Revision: February 5, 2009

As a result of the ESPN E:60 Evo Street Racer's received hundreds of e-mails showing support for the association. We did not expect such a large positive result from the interview but certainty would like to express our utmost gratitude for all the positive comments and questions that were sent to us via e-mail. Below you will find the higher frequency questions and comments that Evo Street Racers received along with responses from Evo's staff.

Once again THANK YOU so much for the support of the association; we look forward to continue our rapid growth to better serve our communities by assisting in the evolution of illegal street racers into motorsports racers.

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Do you believe that illegal street will ever stop?
Can I work for Evo Street Racers?
Illegal street racers are a bunch of immature punks that have no care or respect for anyone including themselves; why not just lobby for stricter laws to stop the problem?
Is the Subaru Impreza seen on the program sponsored by Evo Street Racers?
Why did Evo show an illegal street racing car if the organization is against it?
What was the purpose showing a Mustang race car if most illegal street racers don’t have a car like that?
When is your next Beat The Badge event?
You portrayed Illegal Street racing as a societal disease; I disagree, I think it just affects the people racing.
Is Evo Street Racers ran or founded by the police?
Where can I buy an Evo sticker for my car?

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1: Do you believe that illegal street racing will ever stop?

Sadly no; however, with the sustainable solutions that Evo Street Racers has implemented, we strongly believe that the incidence will be greatly lowered. Whereas many associations simply focus on events or public service announcements as being the determinate factor in deterring the activity, Evo focuses on a comprehensive coordinate approach creating a synergy of successes in addresses the problem with viable alternatives.

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2: Can I work for Evo Street Racers?

Since Evo Street Racers inception in 2003 the association has been exclusively staffed with a highly evolved network of dedicated volunteers stretching the entire world. From motorsports professionals, ex-illegal street racers, concerned parents, corporate professionals, to police officers we pursue our efforts with the intentions of making a positive impact on our community. To date the association has not accepted any monies for its efforts. Should you be interested in volunteering time assisting in the evolution of illegal street racers into motorsports racers™ feel free to contact us at info@evostreetracers.com.

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3: Illegal street racers are a bunch of immature punks that have no care or respect for anyone including themselves; why not just lobby for stricter laws to stop the problem?

Stricter laws are only ONE step in a comprehensive approach to deter illegal street racing. History has shown that stricter laws in-itself will not stop the activity, especially given the random nature of illegal street racing. Illegal street racing is deeply engrained in America; a societal problem which requires a comprehensive approach to deter and redirect it into a safe controlled motorsports environment which includes but goes well beyond stricter laws. Furthermore, Evo Street Racers will NOT abandon illegal street racers by simply lobbying for stricter laws and doing nothing more. The core competency of the association is to assist illegal street racers in the evolution into motorsports racers™ not assist them into the back seat of a police car…by then it may be too late and lives/property may be forever lost.

The discrepancy in the image of illegal street racers largely comes from a combination of youthful inhibitions and lack of intent. Illegal Street Racing is unlike most crimes in that there is no intent to do hurt by partaking in the activity. A thief intends on hurting another by stealing property, a person who assaults another intends on doing physical damage; however, when an illegal street racer engages in a race they do not intend on crashing his/her car thereby doing damage to people/property. Addiction to adrenaline is not bad nor is the activity of racing should they both be directed in the safe and controlled environment. As a society we must address the poor decisions of Illegal Street Racers by increasing comprehension to how dangerous the activity through Evo’s proven four step program. Illegal Street Racers must not only understand but RESPECT the fact that regardless of intent they are participating in a lethal activity; should something go wrong, which is often the case in the uncontrolled environment; they will be held responsible for the consequences. Expressing negative terms to describe Illegal Street Racers will only result in a further widening of the gap between society and the participants of the illegal activity making positive progress harder to reach. Evo Street Racers is in the business of building bridges not walls.

To learn more on this topic please read the answer to question #4 "Who is ultimately responsible for Illegal Street Racing?" found in the Illegal Street Racing Frequently Asked Questions section.

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4: Is the Subaru Impreza seen on the program sponsored by Evo Street Racers?

No, it is not. Evo Street Racers has a strict policy of NOT sponsoring or being affiliated with cars, businesses, or organizations that support illegal street racing.

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5: Why did Evo show an illegal street racing car if the organization is against it?

To educate the public and Illegal Street Racers that there is a huge risk in modifying a car for performance with no regard to the needed safety items.
Highlight the difference between an illegal street car and a race car with regards to safety.
To EXPOSE some of the components used to elude police agencies and how they are illegal to have installed.
Explain that the collective worth of these illegal devices COULD have paid for the necessary safety items to be installed in the car, allowing the owner to meet the safety requirement to track facilities.

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6: What was the purpose showing a Mustang race car if most Illegal Street Racers don’t have a race car?

Acclimate Illegal Street Racers to the core components associated with safety.
Illustrate an example of how the car began as an illegal street racing vehicle, the owner reconsider his mistakes, and redirected his need for speed on the race track.
State that PUBLIC ROADS ARE NOT RACE TRACKS. Regardless of the safety modifications installed on a vehicle, should an illegal street race go wrong does the mother driving her children to soccer practice have these same protective devices? Absolutely not!

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7: When is your next Beat The Badge™ event?

We are in the planning stage for numerous events across America with the closest one to production being in Los Angeles, California; Details to be released soon.

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8:You portrayed Illegal Street Racing as a societal disease; I disagree, I think it just affects the people racing.

Illegal Street Racing affects us all regardless of involvement and geographic location.

The obvious and most documented area of concern are people who die or get hurt as a result of illegal street race whether through participation of as innocent bystander. Ultimately a ripple affect is created; a life lost or ruined and the mental distress undergone by the surviving family and friends.

Beyond the human element is the economic element; one which is rarely discussed in the media. Nearly a decade ago (2001) the California Highway Patrol, utilizing the Statewide Integrated Traffic Reporting System data, ran a report which indicates that the economic cost of a fatal automobile crash is $2.7 million dollars, a severe injury $188,000, and property damage averaging a loss of $2,000. With a decade that has past it is safe to assume the monetary numbers associated with the lost has increased substantially. Illegal Street Racing is responsible for hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries resulting at a huge expense which as society we all equally share.

Beyond moving violations, the mental distress of an accident, and cost associated with deaths and injuries there are many crimes related to illegal street racing that impact communities on every level. Crimes associated with Illegal Street Racing include, Cruising Violations, Curfew Violations, Insurance Fraud - Accident, Warranty Fraud, Illegal Vehicles Modification, Purchasing Stolen Parts, Illicit Gambling, Noise Complaints, Trespassing, Auto Theft (of interior items), Assaults (fist fights), Public Intoxication (of none-drivers), Defamation of Property, Auto Theft (entire vehicle), Insurance Fraud - Betting, Vandalism, Drunk-driving, Auto Theft (of exterior parts), Gun / Knife threats, Drugs, Gang-related activity, and Carjackings.

To learn more on the frequency and description of these crimes please read the answer to question #8: "Does Illegal Street Racing result in additional criminal activities?" found in the Illegal Street Racing Frequently Asked Questions section.

Sherry Domash agrees with the opinion of the massive infiltration of the illegal activity throughout America as written in PoliceMag.com in 2006 "Street Racing is popular in almost every American town." She added in stating "At one location, the Dragnet team documented more the 2,000 cars in one night"

InsuranceFraud.org furthers discusses how illegal street racers are committing fraud at the expense of insurance companies country wide: "Street racing — Youths in many areas of the U.S. are involved in a deadly and growing culture of illegal street racing. High-speed deaths and injuries are common, and race events often involve dozens or even hundreds of juiced up production cars. Insurance fraud sometimes finances street racing: Losers often must give their engine, custom wheels or sound system to the winner. The loser then dumps his car somewhere and tells the insurer that thieves stole the components. Racers also falsely claim their car was stolen after wrecking or damaging it in a racing crash."

In conclusion the impact of illegal street racing is comprehensive enough to warrant the term a societal disease that is reaching epidemic proportions

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9: Is Evo Street Racers founded or ran by the police?

Evo Street Racers was founded and is run by civilians. Evo has built very strong relationships with a passionate group of police officers and agencies across the country who also volunteer their time and efforts to saving lives from Illegal Street Racing. Together we share ideas and network our resources in an effort to develop innovative solutions that provide viable alternatives to the street. A Police officer would much rather assist a person onto the track than assisting picking up the pieces of a wrecked car and serving a death notification to the next of kin.

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10: Where can I buy an Evo sticker for my car?

Evo Street Racing is in the process of designing and producing our official apparel line including tee-shirts, polo shirts, sweaters, hats, brief cases, stickers, and more! Expected launch will be in early 2009.

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