Street racing and other illegal activities involving cars

[JZ]

To all users,

In recent months, membership and activity levels on GTRC has really taken off. Skylines in Canada is now a reality, and is proving to be a real alternative to other available cars in import enthusiasts' short list of cars for purchase consideration. As well, models like the GTS-t is inexpensive enough that many younger enthusiasts are able to buy them, perhaps before they have had enough time to really appreciate the performance potential...and risks of owning one.

As such, I would like to bring everyone's attention to rule number 15. in our forum rules:

15. - Discussion of illegal activities - Being concerned about the image of this club and of the Nissan Skyline in Canada, posts about street racing stories are NOT PERMITTED.
If you have a desperate need to brag about illegal activities, do it off the forums. Any such posts will be deleted and you will receive a warning. Try it again and you'll be banned.

I cannot stress enough how seriously we take this issue. The admin and moderators take a zero tolerance position. As said by one mod: "It's not racing, it's not fast, and there's no concern for public safety. All in all, a no-win situation. Allowing the street racing people to have a voice about their "exploits" will increase the post count but decrease the quality".

We can have fun, we can enjoy our cars, we can explore its limits on a suitable venue, and we can earn the respect of our peers and authorities.

Don't make GTRC into something we don't want it to be.

JZ

[icydude]

I feel i brought on this post, but i also agree very much with it. People keep it on the track.

Damien

[JZ]

Don't take it hard, you merely reminded us that we need to enforce this. Every club has their own culture, we want to make this rule a part of ours.

[BigBlueR32]

There is always a need to go fast.. Thats what sports cars are for.. I totally agree with JZ rather then street race I would like to see club track meets... Faster, Safer, More Fun and definately less expensive (a street racing ticket is lots of $ and raises your insurace IF you still have a licence..)

Keep it on the track... 8)

[Merlo]

*Toasts to JZ* Here here. And yay for living like...peeing distance from Race City.

[reality_V2]

Hmmmm, it's sorta funny, cuz when the po po tell you to go to the racee track. When you're going they ticket you for a whole bunch of shat and what not and hten after when you're done and you leave they ticket you again, that's so dumb

[TimmO]

well im glad to see a forum with a strong stand on this topic.
having done my fair share of illegal street racing(currently without a license btw :wink i must say that i agree with reality_v2. WHEN i decided to actually start going to the track, i got more harrasment from the cops on my way to and from then i ever did out on the streets. its rediculous. the last few times i went to the track i got $1000 of fines just for stupid things! none of wich had enything to do with the way i was driving. ie. worn tires, improper muffler, improper battery placment/tie down.

[Merlo]

Can't you fight things like that in court? Seeing as the cop had no reason to pull you over in the first place so he shouldn't even be inspecting your car?

[TimmO]

ya you can fight them. the problem is most of the time where you get the ticket is kinda far from home so you have to waste a day going to court in another town not to mention you could lose your case anyway and then your out a days pay plus gas plus the fines.

[Merlo]

I live in Calgary and we have courts downtown. So it's not much of a drive if we need to fight something.