True...but that started back in the 20s, during prohibition...im well aware that people street raced before TV. The thing is, today...its not muscle cars anymore...its crappy Civics with 3 rims and a donut, and some kid that has no idea how to drive. What do you get when you take a crappy car, a kid that cant drive, and 100 mph? Some dead who didnt deserve it. Thats what drag strips are for people. Use common sense.