Getting called out
Pro
Joined: Mar 2010
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i had a bonehead in a newer white v6 camaro rs cut in and out of traffic the other day to get up close to me and then try to egg me on by flooring it multiple times and then violently cutting in front of me.
i looked over shook my head and laughed at him and proceeded normally.
i have noticed more boneheads in gm cars lately, i never get called out by fast cars on the road, its always someone in there fartpipe, rustang or newer pony cars.
i looked over shook my head and laughed at him and proceeded normally.
i have noticed more boneheads in gm cars lately, i never get called out by fast cars on the road, its always someone in there fartpipe, rustang or newer pony cars.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 607
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From: Encino CA
It seems that every schmuck wants to race me. From the guy in the Lexus is250 to the guy in the turbo Volvo, it's kinda funny. I didn't even have to put the gaspedal down 50% to beat the moron in the Benz a couple of weeks ago.
My best friend has a Ferrari F430 and a Bently GT Speed and he is stoked for me that I finally got the car I wanted.
I enjoy it and have nothing to prove.
My best friend has a Ferrari F430 and a Bently GT Speed and he is stoked for me that I finally got the car I wanted.
I enjoy it and have nothing to prove.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Edgewood Washington
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
It's a curse.
If we are stopped I tell them that my car can also go around corners and stop without ending up in the ditch.
If they persist, I tell them that "I'm scared and I don't want to be covered in bondo and clearasil when they detonate".
A big yawn and head shake is the capper.
On the other hand, I often compliment drivers of other cars that I think are cool, regardless of manufacturer. Usually catches them by surprise and most, if not all, are complimentary right back.
If we are stopped I tell them that my car can also go around corners and stop without ending up in the ditch.
If they persist, I tell them that "I'm scared and I don't want to be covered in bondo and clearasil when they detonate".
A big yawn and head shake is the capper.
On the other hand, I often compliment drivers of other cars that I think are cool, regardless of manufacturer. Usually catches them by surprise and most, if not all, are complimentary right back.
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Drifting
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Montgomery Texas
For the most part I am pretty nice to people with other sports cars. I am sure they are just as proud of what they have as I am about my vet and I have no desire to be a jerk to them. Now there are times I have talked a little trash but it was after hearing how over rated the C6 corvette is. I know a guy with a yeloow transformer Camero and he is always talking trash. I told him if his car could transform it would want to turn into a C6. As for racing I do it at the track not on the street. When people hear you run at the track it just fuels the trash talking.
Melting Slicks
Joined: May 2010
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From: Long Island New York
For the most part I am pretty nice to people with other sports cars. I am sure they are just as proud of what they have as I am about my vet and I have no desire to be a jerk to them. Now there are times I have talked a little trash but it was after hearing how over rated the C6 corvette is. I know a guy with a yeloow transformer Camero and he is always talking trash. I told him if his car could transform it would want to turn into a C6. As for racing I do it at the track not on the street. When people hear you run at the track it just fuels the trash talking.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Flower Mound TX
Melting Slicks
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From: Texas
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: Bay Area Ca.
I'm getting old. I have not been called out since 1969 in my 69 GTO.
But then I do not hang with the street crowd. I have had a few cars pull up and rev. I just ignore them completely. Maybe this is being called out. Would not know and do not care.
Lesson learned early, keep the door shut completely because if it is open slightly things can escalate. Usually leads to irresponsible actions, at least for me.
But then I do not hang with the street crowd. I have had a few cars pull up and rev. I just ignore them completely. Maybe this is being called out. Would not know and do not care.
Lesson learned early, keep the door shut completely because if it is open slightly things can escalate. Usually leads to irresponsible actions, at least for me.
so true!
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Tucson Arizona
If you're up to it reply 'let's run a road course instead.' Racing in a straight line for a 1/4 mile is all well and good but it's not a measure of a car or driver's all-around capabilities (especially if one has an automatic transmission). See how eager the drag racer is when braking and cornering (and more driver skill) are required. Make it on a 2-3 mile road course for a extended period so he runs out of NOS or overheats his supercharged engine. 
....and they probably do. There is always someone faster. 
The import-tuner crowd has contributed a lot to the car culture. There are some little 4-cylinder imports that'll blow the doors off a Corvette and they're reliable. Some are high tech, high dollar machines but many cars are being built by kids with limited funds. They do the best they can with what they have. You may not understand the import-tuner scene but I suggest you try to be more open-minded. It may not be what you or I are into but in essence were all 'car guys.' Like it or not there are some incredible modified imports. 
That's just something those with factory stock cars say.
people like to trash talk Vetts and if they ever beat one they use it as a bench mark for how fast their car is. I have run some fast stuff in my time and a stock c6 is a pretty fast car right out of the box. If you do beat someone they always have a buddy whos car will tear the doors off you.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Durant OK
hahaha, yes, all the time. Matter of fact, a buddy of mine has been begging to get me to run him. I'm in a cammed C6 putting down 416/389. He's in a built turbo S2000. I don't know what his numbers are. I always mess with him though saying that, "Sure, we'll do a first to 200mph" 
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 972
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From: Dawsonville, GA
I can't go for a two minute ride without somebody wanting to race me. 
I had an old guy in a minvan screeching tires next to me a few days ago, obviously just horsing around...
I had an old guy in a minvan screeching tires next to me a few days ago, obviously just horsing around...
Last edited by Dragracer_Art; May 20, 2013 at 10:55 PM.