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Street racing is a deadly sport loved by many teenagers. The thrill of speeding to gain respect for yourself and your car. When I say street racing, I don't just mean the actual act of two cars speeding and trying to beat each other. I'm talking about the entire street racing "scene" or "phenomenon". A few of the reasons why street racing is so dangerous are the high speeds, unsafe surroundings, adrenaline rushes, deadly risks, and illegal actions. Many teenagers don't think about the risks involved when putting the petal to the floor.
In street racing the cars run at very high speeds. These cars can go up to 60mph in just 4 seconds. Most street races happen late at night with tired and drunk teens. As you can imagine there is nothing safe about a situation like this. These cars are going faster than they can drive them. While going so fast you cannot
pay attention to what or who is in front of you. You are causing a danger to yourself and everyone around you. While hitting top......

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