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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 12:35 PM
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This is why I will NEVER race. Dumb.
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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 12:59 PM
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Not on the open roads anyway. Too many variables.
Really sad story.
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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 01:01 PM
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Thanks for brightening up my Christmas
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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 01:53 PM
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Keep it on the track!
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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 03:30 PM
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The guy in the Mustang not only killed another entire family, he was risking the life of a child in his own car. It's just not worth it to race ... or if he wasn't racing, he was at least driving too fast. It didn't say if alcohol or drugs was involved.
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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 05:24 PM
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Mustang drivers seem to have a habit of losing control due to the back end getting loose. I've seen them jump curbs several times and rip up rear suspension parts at the drags.
It doesn't take a whole lot of speed to have a deadly head-on impact. 30 MPH is more than enough to kill people.
I feel bad for all those involved, including the families who had their holiday joy taken away forever by one or two foolish people.
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Old Dec 24, 2015 | 07:11 PM
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Old Dec 25, 2015 | 09:47 AM
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Agreed. Not worth it on the street...It sucks that these innocent people are no longer with us because of this stupid behavior. Sad sad news.
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The mustank drivier will be in jail for a very long time.
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I hope the Vette driver stopped. Article doesn't say.
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I hope the Vette driver stopped. Article doesn't say.

no he did not.
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