RaysWay
Autopia Specialist
For the first time I attended a "Street Racing Made Safe" event at Palm Beach International Raceway. Street Racing Made Safe is a non-profit organization that provides a safe and legal alternative to illegal street racing. From what I`ve heard (and now seen) the event has grown big time. Although the runs are not officially timed, the winning lane is electronically marked after each run. So if you`ve got the itch to test a new setup, or want to settle a dispute between you and a friend; you can legally race at a Street Racing Made Safe Event.
Where: @racepbir
Time: 6pm- midnight
Price: $25 to race. $10 spectators. $25 VIP Parking (very close to the stands). Kids under 12 are free
I arrived around 6:30 pm EST and the parking lot was already full of cool cars. As I worked my way through the line of cool cars, I was asked by an event worker if I came to spectate or race. Having just changed my oil to full synthetic Mobil 1, I considered allowing my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder to spread its wings and roar down the drag strip. As I contemplated quenching my need for speed, my better half stepped in and answered from the passenger seat "SPECTATOR Please".
As we quickly walked to find our friends, the smell of petrol already filled the air. We had to walk by the starting line and got our first glimpse of the nights action.
I was excited to see that the pre-race area was not only full, but full of cool cars.
As the sun got lower, the music seemed to get louder. The only thing missing was Vin Diesel.
The mix of cars and bikes were great. There were Hondas racing Corvettes. I love going to events that don`t just cater to one type of car crowd.
I offered this guy $100 and a case of beer to let me take his ZX14R down the track. He declined :/
The action didn`t stop all night. I saw a diverse crowd and a lot of families. Everyone seemed super friendly and it was a great time. Beer was served, but I never saw anyone have too many drinks.
Fun fact: Ron only runs for pinks
And that`s how he ended up with a red vette in his driveway
It was a great time and we`re looking forward to attending the next event in November. If you`re looking for a good time or just happen to live your life a quarter mile at a time, this is an event you should not miss.
Thanks for reading,
Ray
Where: @racepbir
Time: 6pm- midnight
Price: $25 to race. $10 spectators. $25 VIP Parking (very close to the stands). Kids under 12 are free
I arrived around 6:30 pm EST and the parking lot was already full of cool cars. As I worked my way through the line of cool cars, I was asked by an event worker if I came to spectate or race. Having just changed my oil to full synthetic Mobil 1, I considered allowing my 2005 Nissan Pathfinder to spread its wings and roar down the drag strip. As I contemplated quenching my need for speed, my better half stepped in and answered from the passenger seat "SPECTATOR Please".
As we quickly walked to find our friends, the smell of petrol already filled the air. We had to walk by the starting line and got our first glimpse of the nights action.
I was excited to see that the pre-race area was not only full, but full of cool cars.
As the sun got lower, the music seemed to get louder. The only thing missing was Vin Diesel.
The mix of cars and bikes were great. There were Hondas racing Corvettes. I love going to events that don`t just cater to one type of car crowd.
I offered this guy $100 and a case of beer to let me take his ZX14R down the track. He declined :/
The action didn`t stop all night. I saw a diverse crowd and a lot of families. Everyone seemed super friendly and it was a great time. Beer was served, but I never saw anyone have too many drinks.
Fun fact: Ron only runs for pinks
And that`s how he ended up with a red vette in his driveway
It was a great time and we`re looking forward to attending the next event in November. If you`re looking for a good time or just happen to live your life a quarter mile at a time, this is an event you should not miss.
Thanks for reading,
Ray
