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unusual facts about Street racing



Michael Zarnock

Some of the drag cars were used by other people for illegal street races; Zarnock claims that at one such unsanctioned street race he was kidnapped for a time.


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1953 Southern 500

Dick Meyer - a native of Porterville, California - would die while street racing back in California just several days after competing in this event.

Bağdat Avenue

With the heightened GTI and hot hatch culture starting in the 1990s, street-racing was revived in full.

Legends car racing

In 2010 Seinäjoen Vauhtiajot street racing event saw the record breaking 54 Legends cars in the entry list.

Mount Akagi

Mount Akagi is also featured in the street racing game Tokyo Xtreme Racer: Drift 2.

Mount Myōgi

Mount Myōgi is mentioned in the street racing manga, video game, and anime series Initial D.