Evo Street Racers Appears in the Herald Newspaper after alleged illegal street racing accident.

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Source: Evo Street Racers Communication Dept.
Release Date: February 3, 2009
Update / Revision: N/A

In the state of Washington there was recently a tragic automobile accident resulting in the passenger, a 15 year girl, passing away and her boyfriend receiving serious injuries. Evo Street Racers was interviewed as the accident is alleged to have been the result of an illegal street race; although, this remains unconfirmed. Throughout the 10 minute phone interview many topics were discussed and unfortunately only brief snippets of information were written in the news article. To better elaborate on the critical missing information below you will find Evo's statement in red with addition content below.

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Most street racing happens on the way to the store, or just driving around, said Bryan Harrison, who runs Evo Street Racers, an Internet site devoted to promoting legal and safe racing.

Point of immediate correction: Evo Street Racers is not simply an internet web site rather a world wide motorsports association that promotes alternatives and solution to illegal street racing.

Evo Street Racers has statistically significant evidence which indicates that the majority of illegal street racing is born out of spontaneity and not in planning. As such the resultant data of most accidents being located at random locations versus repeating areas only sustains this theory.

From: National Public Radio Talk of the Nation Deadly Crash Sheds Light on Illegal Race Circuit

NEARY: You know, here’s a good example, Kenneth Peak and Bryan, both, of – with, you know, of somebody who got caught in the middle of one of these things. And it happened in the middle of the day. Do they happen in the middle of the day very often, Kenneth Peak?

Prof. PEAK: Well, I don’t think – I think it’s fair to say that’s pretty unusual. Most of them were late night, and they go to a gathering place and then arrange where to go, and usually to some remote spot. And I would say this is certainly out of the ordinary. Bryan may have had a different take on that.

NEARY: Bryan, do they happen in the middle of the day often, Bryan

Mr. HARRISON: Well, I would agree with the professor that most of your – most of the races do occur at nighttime. However, should one driver pull up against another driver and are enticed for whatever reason that might be, they will race without making any plans, predetermined plans.

So, at street racing, you don’t necessarily have to go ahead and plan for it. You can simply be driving, pull up next to somebody, and for whatever reason, begin a race.

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"It's very difficult to deter it," he said. "It just happens. Literally you need police all over."

Illegal street racing is a societal problem and not a isolated concern. It can happen anywhere at any time. Accordingly it has proven to attract many young adults; however, the activity does transcend age, gender, economic status, and color as it appeals to many types of people. Also the time span/length of an illegal street race is not consistent either as it can be as quick as 10 seconds or well over 24 hours. Illegal street racing doesn't conform to a location either as it can occur down a barren back country road to a busy city street. Also illegal street racing can occur at any time, from late nights to afternoon lunch runs. Combine the above factors; a variety of participants, range of economic status, random locations, varying race distances, and unpredictable occurrences it becomes fairly obvious that law enforcement is at a great disadvantage in eradicating the problem by themselves. As such short of having law enforcement at every other corner other alternatives need to be explored to stop illegal street racing. A societal problem requires a comprehensive approach to solve. The Evolution Solution has been proven to save lives with viable alternatives and its unites unlike entities into a synergy of success.

Professor Kenneth Peak agrees that limiting action to law enforcement to solve the illegal street problem are inadequate as written in a 2004 study for the Department of Jutice: "Law enforcement reponses alone are seldom effictive in reducing or solving the problem."

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

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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Street races, often glamorized in Hollywood films including the "Fast and the Furious," can happen anywhere, anytime. Modern cars are powerful and even basic models accelerate quickly, Harrison said.

Modern cars have become faster; however, the drivers educational programs are outdated and motorsports tracks are being closed. The consequences of these factors have proven distrust to communities across the world.

From: Illegal Street Racing Frequently Asked Questions Section

5: 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?

Yes.

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 are not meeting their social and corporate responsibility in 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.

For more information on Corporate Responsibility please click her to read a message for Evo Street Racers president on the topic: A Year in Review - A message from Evo Street Racers President

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