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10-05-2016, 06:42 PM
#21
Burning Brakes
Attending C&C should never be a risk for spectators, period.
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10-05-2016, 07:28 PM
#22
Le Mans Master
Bummer for those that had that "jack ****" moment, worst when it's caught on video and plastered all over the internet...respect the horse power sitting under the foot!
10-06-2016, 03:57 PM
#23
Le Mans Master
Not missing any point, and not accepting the shifting of responsibility from the one that barely missed injuring or even killing innocent spectators because his cars abilities greatly exceeded his driving abilities.
Attending C&C should never be a risk for spectators, period.
Attending C&C should never be a risk for spectators, period.
I'm also not saying it's extremely dangerous to be at C&C, that is a normal risk you have to weigh against having a fun life vs a boring life. Standing where cars are peeling out of the lot and standing in the area where 90% of the fishtailing ends up because people are show boating is dangerous and is a risk.
If you don't understand that, be a statistic and know that with a little know how, you could of not been a statistic. That's your responsibility.
10-06-2016, 04:21 PM
#24
Burning Brakes
Life is a risk and you should aim to minimize all those risks by taking responsibility for everything that happens to you. That's just good advice.
I'm also not saying it's extremely dangerous to be at C&C, that is a normal risk you have to weigh against having a fun life vs a boring life. Standing where cars are peeling out of the lot and standing in the area where 90% of the fishtailing ends up because people are show boating is dangerous and is a risk.
If you don't understand that, be a statistic and know that with a little know how, you could of not been a statistic. That's your responsibility.
I'm also not saying it's extremely dangerous to be at C&C, that is a normal risk you have to weigh against having a fun life vs a boring life. Standing where cars are peeling out of the lot and standing in the area where 90% of the fishtailing ends up because people are show boating is dangerous and is a risk.
If you don't understand that, be a statistic and know that with a little know how, you could of not been a statistic. That's your responsibility.
You may have missed the point when I said "Attending C&C should never be a risk for spectators, period."
I've been to many car shows/gatherings over the years and there are always rules of expected conduct that include no show boating. C&C's are supposed to be family friendly, safe events.
I don't put my kid in the car when I'm on the track or hooning on some isolated roadway, but I should be able to take him to a car show.
10-06-2016, 09:21 PM
#25
Le Mans Master
You absolutely should be able to take them, and you shouldn't stand on the side of the road with them where people are fishtailing and showboating out of the C&C. 
I guess we will just disagree.
I guess we will just disagree.
10-12-2016, 12:26 PM
#27
Racer
The driver of that mustang is a chiche
I live in LA, close to Beverly Hills. There are so many exotic cars here. All too often I see young guys racing from red light to red lighter on Wilshire Blvd who clearly have very little respect for the power and the inherent danger of their machines.
Then, there are the middle aged guys in the same cars, who tend to drive them much more carefully.
When I get my C5 two years ago, it had been 20 years since I owned a sports car. In my youth it was all I drove, but I knew enough two years ago to know that it would take time for me to get to know the limits of my Corvette. So I took it relatively slow for a while, as I learned how far I was comfortable pushing it. The guy in the mustang is probably in my age range. In his 50's. He screwed up, he was obviously embarrassed, and go out of his car not knowing how to comport himself.
If if he had watched YouTube videos of people doing just what he did, he might have averted this situation. Live and learn.
Then, there are the middle aged guys in the same cars, who tend to drive them much more carefully.
When I get my C5 two years ago, it had been 20 years since I owned a sports car. In my youth it was all I drove, but I knew enough two years ago to know that it would take time for me to get to know the limits of my Corvette. So I took it relatively slow for a while, as I learned how far I was comfortable pushing it. The guy in the mustang is probably in my age range. In his 50's. He screwed up, he was obviously embarrassed, and go out of his car not knowing how to comport himself.
If if he had watched YouTube videos of people doing just what he did, he might have averted this situation. Live and learn.
10-12-2016, 01:16 PM
#28
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Life is a risk and you should aim to minimize all those risks by taking responsibility for everything that happens to you. That's just good advice.
I'm also not saying it's extremely dangerous to be at C&C, that is a normal risk you have to weigh against having a fun life vs a boring life. Standing where cars are peeling out of the lot and standing in the area where 90% of the fishtailing ends up because people are show boating is dangerous and is a risk.
If you don't understand that, be a statistic and know that with a little know how, you could of not been a statistic. That's your responsibility.
I'm also not saying it's extremely dangerous to be at C&C, that is a normal risk you have to weigh against having a fun life vs a boring life. Standing where cars are peeling out of the lot and standing in the area where 90% of the fishtailing ends up because people are show boating is dangerous and is a risk.
If you don't understand that, be a statistic and know that with a little know how, you could of not been a statistic. That's your responsibility.
I guess they should have safe zones in the street for you next time you go out so you will know where 90% of the danger is. 
Last edited by NOWUCME; 10-12-2016 at 01:17 PM.
10-12-2016, 05:05 PM
#29
Instructor
This is exactly why it was canceled at The Vintage and will undoubtedly be canceled at Memorial City as well. Too many tools with not enough brains. Too bad really. It is a fantastic gather. Glad no one was hurt and I hope this guy gets to pay for the damage himself.
I now go the the C & C in the Woodlands on the first Sunday of the month. Much more relaxed with 99% of the drivers acting just fine. There are no spectators on the side of the road so the problem doesn't really exist. Only drawback is you have to get there very early and parking is limited on Market Square.
