HawaiiMan1 (2/3/2009 at 9:17 PM)

I really liked the segment, however, they should have spent more time taking about illegal street racing and options to it. After watching this internet video I visited the Evo Street Racers web site and they had a ton of information that wasn't discussed which would have made the segment a lot better. But I suppose when its only a 12 minute segment how much information can be presented? And that poor mother losing her son... what a tragic lost. I hope that more publicity is given to the illegal street racing problem so people realize that change is needed.

eightysixpony (11/2/2008 at 4:18 AM)

Is there anyway I can download this video?

Joe_Racer26 (10/25/2008 at 10:36 PM)

Liked the show! Would have liked more details like why the hell sanctioning bodies like the NHRA dont build more tracks or programs for us! Parks took the racing off the street and on to the track then he lost his company to a bunch of money hungry people who forget their orginal message. Unless their is money in it the NHRA doesn't want to be involved. Thankfully where the NHRA and other sanctioning bodies have failed organizations like the one that guy is with Evo Street Racers has stepped up and is making a difference. Watch when it becomes illegal street racing becomes popular again then and only then will people like the NHRA step up to make a change. RIDICULOUS!

PacManEatr (10/11/2008 at 7:56 PM)

Good show - really enjoyed it. To this day my friends and I still race exit from exit out here on AZ's I-10. What did they expect us to do, an on ramp exactly 1/4 mile to merge, 1 mile between every exit, and 1/4 off ramps. Makes for a perfect race track... although after watching that woman and guys story, it got me to start questioning the whole thing.

buffydyaz (9/30/2008 at 11:48 AM)

I am so pleased E:60 is getting this information out to the world. I too am a personal friend of Leanne and Justin both. What a beautiful person he was. My heart still bleeds for Leanne and her family. It hits especially close to home for me because I am a mother of a 14 year old son who in the state of Arkansas is now eligible to receive his driving permit. I can't even fathom the thought of something like this happening to him and will insist that he watch the video so he too has a birdseye view of what can happen. I pray that because of E:60 an because of Leanne finally being able to share her son's story with the world - Justin's tragic death will no longer seem ssenseless but instead gives it some reason and meaning. Just maybe his own death saved Little David's and thousands of other young people. Thank you Leanne for telling his story. Thank you E:60 for telling it louder. I know he is in the arms of the Angels and I pray this gives you some comfort. Love you Annie! Buffy

jjhandley (9/29/2008 at 9:21 AM)

Having not watched your show before I first must acknowledge how impressed I was...great show and great format. My step-son is a retired professional football player, someone you would know in the "sports world" and I must say, I've watched a whole lot of sport shows over the years....and yours is very well done.

I want to thank you for telling Leanne's/Justin's story. I know I wasn't able to supply you with enough photos in time but what a great job you did with such a sensitive matter and "big" issue. Of course it brought me to my knees and my heart broke once again for my dear dear friend. You have no idea how difficult it was for Leanne to share her / Justin's story. Five years have come and gone with the death of Justin and our forty-five year friendship seems like a blink of an eye but seeing her on your show I can tell you was the best thing that could have happened. First, she told his story. And second, she said the words, "....yes he was responsible." This was the first time she actually "said" the words. Perhaps it doesn't sound like any big thing...but this was an enormous step for her...in fact prodigious in many ways. You have no idea of the impact you have made in her life's journey...how you and your show have helped her in her grieving process. I only hope that your show touches the heart of other young men in the same position that Justin and Billie found themselves in....that moment and opportunity to say no. Thank you for giving the attention to street racing that is so despera...

IronLifter17x (9/27/2008 at 10:52 AM)

Enjoyed the show. Real shame about that woman that lost her son, it just proves how a good person can make one bad decision and lose it all over a stupid race. At least that guy is offering kids options instead of just saying no and find another hobby,

Michigan_DSM (9/26/2008 at 8:22 PM)

Great Segment. Harrison used to run a midnight madness race program up at the local track by me which was awesome! We started with a few cars and by mid season their were hundreds of us! Its good to see he has expanded. Great Job man! come back to Michigan and run another race you know me and the crew will be their! DSM - xceedspeed

bkwwatkins540 (9/26/2008 at 2:12 AM)

I can understand teenagers doing this childish #### ,if you are an adult and you go out street racing you are a sad,sad.s.o.b.grow up

Fast_CopFL (9/25/2008 at 8:55 PM)

All in all I really liked the segment. I liked how they transitioned between the mother who lost the son and the tragedy related to that to when Mr. Harrison spoke about one way a race could start, mods on a car, to later find out that he runs, from what I can tell the largest anti-street racing association out there Evo Street Racers. By the way, police forces, including quite a few in Florida are receiving substantial grants to educate officers as to what to look for on a car as it applies to the law and danger. Although they didn't mention it on the segment, maybe, because it was so short, I really like that fact that Mr. Harrison organizations works with cops to try to solve the problem not by raids on parking lots but by allowing the cops to speak with the kids in a good medium like a race track. I hope Evo Street Racers brings that Beat the Badge event out to Florida, I would LOVE to race my interceptor on a track against illegal street racers!

mconners72 (9/25/2008 at 9:01 AM)

That car also had NOS, and wasn't normally aspirated. Easy to tell it wasn't street legal... Not only are drivers at risk, but also pedestrians and other people on the road obeying the laws. I love auto racing and driving fast, but it is EXTREMELY dangerous and irresponsible to race on the streets. I think taking it to a race track is brilliant, and we need to let racers know that there is a context that is appropriate for racing... I feel so badly for the mother that lost her only child. As a parent its horrible to imaging. She was quite honest in acknowledging that her son was responsible for what happened. It would be easy for her to be stuck in victim mentality.

TUCKER3434 (9/24/2008 at 10:11 PM)

Well in my state there is no emission testing. I could cut my cat off and run a straight pipe and not have any issue with the law. I don't, but I could. I guess it is a "hick area." Also, I don't believe an engine swap is illegal. I'm sure there were many things that were illegal on that particular car, but what irked me was that they popped the hood and instantly said, "Oh its obvious that this car isn't street legal." I also didn't know it was illegal to relocate an intercooler. I know more than one person that has gone from smic to fmic. Bottom line, find me a cop that can tell the difference from a legally modified car and an illegally modified car, other than the obvious stuff. I know of a lot of cars that are 100% legal, but would have similar looking engine bays to that car. A standard cop would not be able to tell.

Evo_Eater25 (9/24/2008 at 7:27 PM)

Tucker... If you knew anything about cars you would have noticed that the car shown was an Impreza 2.5 which came with a normally aspirated engine, the engine that car has is an STI engine with NO emission devices. You can clearly see this on the close up. HAHA, just red hoses... hardly! Those red hoses were for the front mount intercooler becuase that owner must have removed the top mount that comes stock on STI's. If you listened, the modification pointed out on that car are all illegal, your not allowed to have a flip down plate, scanner,. etc. Unless you live in some hick area the different engine, removal of emission devices, and mods is all that is needed to impound the car especially in NY, CA, FL, TX ect. Piece of advice dont press your luck wih a cop either, THEY WILL FIND A WAY to ruin your day.
I for one liked the segment, it was a shame ESPN didn' focus more on alternatives. After watching the TV show I visted the Evo Street Racers web site and found that they have alot of good ideas and information that can really work... its probably because it was acually founded by someone who was once on the street not some stuffy old man in a business suit that only cares about money. Its well worth checking out... http://www.EvoStree tRacers.com

Corndog414 (9/24/2008 at 5:38 PM)

This was a good segment. It was handy because right now for English I'm writting a paper about how mostly teenagers need to stop racing illegally and take it to a drag strip.

TUCKER3434 (9/24/2008 at 5:35 PM)

This segment really gives off the impression that everybody that modifies a car is a big bad street racer. It also implies that modifying a car makes it not street legal. Both are completely untrue. I've had a few street legal modified cars that I drive within about 10mph of the speed limit. I would love for a cop to try to impound one of them because he opened my hood and saw aftermarket hoses.

jjcjammer (9/24/2008 at 9:35 AM)

I wish that there were more people like Mr. Harrison, promoting safer alternatives to drag racing. I found him very imformative. I had my son watch the segment also. People must understand that you don't only take your own life into your hands when racing but risk the lives of others. Thank You Mr. Harrison

lssh5148 (9/24/2008 at 6:18 AM)

This was such a great segment a scary one but great,it is nice to know there are people like Bryan out there trying to do something. Please keep up your great work making people aware of what can happen for that split second decision to race on the streets. Thanks again Bryan for the knowledge you have and I checked out your website really a wonderful site.

Stephlova3 (9/23/2008 at 8:25 PM)

It is so scary to think about how often accidents occur just from street racing. Its mind boggeling to know that even after people lose a loved one they don't do anything about it. FINALLY an association "EVO STREET RACERS" that's bringing awareness and trying to help prevent fatal accidents from occuring as often as they do.

tmc4325 (9/23/2008 at 7:35 PM)

Thought provoking what would you do if you were at a street race and someone you knew was racing and involved in an accident stop and try to help him or drive on and act as if nothing happened. Makes you have to think i would never leave a friend like that. Makes you think!!!!!!

funkywhiteboy17 (9/23/2008 at 6:11 PM)

What a great Segment! It's great when a person who actually lived it can jump in a try to help others understand what it is all about and try to understand how to be safe. Job well done!

Yamaha_Star23 (9/23/2008 at 5:48 PM)

Finally a person that understands street racing and just doesnt think of us as bunch of degenerates. Im tired of people saying stop street racing but they do crap about building tracks or events for us to race at! I visted the web site and he has some awesome programs. Well worth checking out! www.evostreetracers .com