Evo Street Racers: Press Release Internet Q & A with Evo Street Racers Staff Post E:60 Interview.

Internet Q & A with Evo Street Racers Staff After the E:60 Interview

Source: Evo Street Racers Communications Dept.
Release Date: September 21, 2008
Update / Revision: September 23, 2008

Before the interview on ESPN E:60 was completed Evo Street Racer's began recieving hundreds of e-mails showing support for the association. We did not expect such a large postive result from the interview but certaintly would like to express our utmost gratitude for all the postive 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 recieved 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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1: Do you believe that illegal street will ever stop?
2: Can I work for Evo?
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?
4: Illegal street racing should be legalized because it’s too random to control and no one participating tries to hurt another person. It’s only by accident that someone gets hurt which is no different then losing traction when driving in bad weather and getting into an accident.
5: Is the Subaru Impreza seen on the program sponsored by Evo Street Racers?
6: Why did Evo show an illegal street racing car if the organization is against it?
7: What was the purpose showing a Mustang race car if most illegal street racers don’t have a car like that?
8: What currently stops Bryan from illegal street racing?
9: When is your next Beat The Badge event?
10: You portrayed Illegal Street racing as a societal disease; I disagree, I think it just affects the people racing.
11: Is Evo Street Racers ran or founded by the police?
12: What alternatives to the street can I race my car in?
13: Don’t you think that the manufacturers of the cars and performance parts should take more responsibility in coming up with options to the street?
14: Where can I buy an Evo shirts and stickers for my car?

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1: Do you believe that illegal street racing will ever stop?
Sadly no; however, with a comprehensive approach, like that of Evo Street Racers four step program, we strongly believe that we can lower the incidence of the activity. Whereas many associations simply focus on events as being the determinate factor is deterring the activity the Beat the Badge event is only one step in a comprehensive approach that addresses the entire spectrum of the problem.
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2: Can I work for Evo?
Since Evo Street Racers inception in 2003 the association has been exclusively staffed with a highly evolved network of dedicated volunteers stretching the entire country. 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.

As per the comment of Illegal street racers being punks – drains on society – waste, etc. Evo believes, as noted in the FAQ section:
“For the most part illegal street racers are by no means bad people. Most do not poison our community with drugs, violence, and with the exception of illegal street racing are law abiding citizens. They usually get good grades in school and are active members in both our work force and community.”
The discrepancy in the image of illegal street racers largely comes from a combination of youthful inhibitions and 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 proper 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. In expressing negative terms to describe Illegal Street Racing the result will have a negative connotation thereby creating walls and not bridges.
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4: Illegal street racing should be legalized because it’s too random to control and no one participating tries to hurt another person. It’s only by accident that someone gets hurt which is no different then losing traction when driving in bad weather and getting into an accident.
An Illegal Street Racer must understand that they are piloting a 2,000lb to 4000lb bullet; should it be directed in the wrong path the consequences are DIRE REGARDLESS of intent. There is a responsibility associated with driving a vehicle of which every driver is aware of when getting their license. These responsibilities are enforced by a set of rules which have been set forth not haphazardly rather because it’s proven to be the most effective way to ensure the public’s safety. Illegal racing on the street is BEYOND these rules and, as history has continuously proven, has led to dire consequences; Consequences which Illegal Street Racers are FULLY AWARE of whether they respect them or not. As an organization we look to build the bridges necessarily to educate as to both the dangers of the activity and viable alternatives to the street.
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5: Is the Subaru Impreza seen on the program sponsored by Evo Street Racers?
No, it is not. We have a strict policy of NOT sponsoring or being affiliated with cars, businesses, or organizations that support the illegal activity.
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6: 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 comment on how they too are illegal and carry hefty fines should an officer catch the person.
-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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7: What was the purpose showing a Mustang race car if most Illegal Street Racers don’t have a car like that?
-Acclimate Illegal Street Racers to the core components associated with safety.
-Make an example of how the owner of the vehicle in the past used it for Illegal Street Racing but then redirected his efforts to the 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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8: What currently stops Bryan from Illegal Street Racing?
Consequences. It is far too dangerous to illegally race on the public roads. The “reward,” if you want to call it that, of Illegal Street Racing is simply not worth the risks taken. The consequences of an illegal street race gone wrong go FAR BEYOND the sheet metal of the car. This concept of consequential damage to people/community/property is often not recognized or respected by Illegal Street Racers. There are MANY alternatives to the street to which I can derive the same level of adrenaline rush in a motorsports venue including the WKA: Karting, SCCA: auto cross, to the IHRA: drag racing. At the end of the day I want to come home to my fiancé, see my nephew and niece grow up, and be a law abiding citizen that respects both life and the community. Furthermore, Illegal Street Racing is an activity that involves innocent bystanders; I could not bear the pain of taking another’s life let alone my own over a silly race.

9: 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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10: You portrayed Illegal Street Racing as a societal disease; I disagree, I think it just affects the people racing.
A singular vision of Illegal Street Racing affecting those who only participate is nearsighted at best. In actuality an Illegal Street Race gone wrong affects us all regardless of involvement and geographic location. The obvious and most documented areas of concern are those whom are afflicted and injured by a race gone wrong. Ultimately, what you get is the ripple affect; a life paralyzed or lost followed by 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. Also, as it is often difficult for automobile insurance companies to prove that an accident was the result of Illegal Street Racing in most instances the claim is paid as the expense of rate increases for not only the driver but inevitably everyone. Additional societal victims include: the police as they utilize their resources trying to deter the activity at the expense of protecting against other crimes, the expenses associated with emergency services in response to the accident, and the health care system that is responsible for providing medical attention to the victims. Another victim of the activity includes the warranty system of the original equipment manufacturers (OEM) as they are often forced to repair vehicles that have been modified for speed in fear of contesting costly litigation charges for warranty denial.
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11: Is Evo Street Racers founded or ran by the police?
Evo Street Racers was founded and is run by civilians. However Evo has built a very strong relationship with a passionate group of police officers and agencies across the country who volunteers their 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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12: What alternatives to the street can I race my car in?
There are many types of motorsports to participate in, including drag racing, circle track racing, and road racing. We would recommend contacting the local track facilities to verify “test and tune” date and times to where you can become acclimated to policy and procedure of racing a car at their facility. Also, there are many sanctioning bodies (Entity responsibility for setting the rules and regulations of the race) to where you can become a member and race in their weekly series including:

Drag Racing:
IHRA: International Hot Rod Association: http://ihra.com/
NMRA: National Mustang Racing Association: http://www.nmraracing.com/
NMCA: National Muscle Car Association: http://www.fasteststreetcar.com/
Super Bowl of Street Racing: http://superbowlofstreetracing.com/

Karting:
WKA: World Karting Association: http://www.worldkarting.com/

Circle Track:
NASCAR Weekly Series: http://localracing.nascar.com/

Auto Cross & Road Racing:
Sports Car Club of America: http://www.scca.org/home.aspx

Should motorsports facilities not be readily available in your area please notify Evo Street Racers of the concern for further review.
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13: Don’t you think that the manufacturers of the cars and performance parts should take more responsibility in coming up with options to the street?
The social and corporate responsibility of companies who manufacturer 300-600 horsepower street cars from the factory, along with the companies who sell performance parts, has become a hotly debated subject in today’s automotive industry. Manufacturer’s depicting their automobiles racing and speeding on marketing materials and high performance companies showing their parts contributing to massive power gains on commercials have resulted in many law suits when their customers pursue the same activity with bad results. With speed limits in America rarely exceeding 75mph people often question the manufacturer’s purpose of producing family sedans capable of speeds up to 145 mph let alone sports cars that are nearing 200mph. Ultimately, Evo believes that it is the civic responsibility of each driver to respect the law regardless of the vehicle’s capability; however, Evo does feel very strongly that the manufacturers of automobiles and performance parts fall short on their social and corporate responsibility of providing alternatives to the street. It is a goal of Evo Street Racers to work with the original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket industries to develop a more responsible approach to assisting in the evolution of Illegal Street Racers into motorsports racers. At a minimum the cooperation of the automotive industry in assisting to provide alternatives to the street will ultimately result in new and increased revenue streams along with brand loyalty.
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14: Where can I buy an Evo shirt and 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 prior to the Holiday Season.
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