That implies that fatal accidents never caused by someone going under the speed limits, which is incorrect. Speed limit isn't a magical number that save or kill depending on which side of that number you happen to fall into. By the act of driving your car, public road or private track, you are endangering your life and that of others to a degree.

But what we are talking about is the statistical likelihoods.Your chance in causing a fatal incident is exponentially higher faster you go on a public road.

Plus you don't seriously believe the risk for driving 5 mph above speed limit is the same as speeding 100+ mph on public highways? Do you?

TO ALL:
I was shocked to see how twisted this thread got. As I've stated before, the point of the thread was to NOT STREET RACE and used a personal story that "hit home" as an example.

But I can't side with the people saying hurtful personal things about the CJ and his "poor judgement" to "street race". As others have stated, haven't we ALL made mistakes? I know I certainly have, some more severe than others, and I count my blessings to still be alive to talk about it. That said, I was appalled at some of the things being said back and forth between members that were directly insulting CJ.
It was an accident... and as a result of it, a dear life was lost. Some of us knew him, and some of us didn't... and the lesson to be learned is to try and use better judgement whenever you're faced with a choice of taking a chance and whether or not it's really worth it. Yes, in this case, it wasn't worth it.
But let's not get all technical and political about it, idc who you are, if someone you know passes away, it's a very SAD and SENSITIVE event no matter how it happened.
A lot of these posts were uncalled for and inappropriate IMO. I'm not defending or condoning his choices, but I AM defending his "right to being human" that made a mistake, and a costly one at that. No need for all this extra personal stuff in pointing fingers at him or him being a former police officer..
Again, my condolences to CJs family and friends... Let's keep this about "not street racing"
And if we're done with that, and we got the message. Let's close this discussion.
Thanks~
(In the future, i will definitely, think twice, and then 1 more time, before I post a thread, sorry if this thread caused people to get suspended? I didn't even know that could happen!)

This thread is getting ridiculous! I would bet my first born everyone of us has street raced, taken corners too fast, 0-60+ w/ burnout, driven a car at 100 MPH, and all on public roads. This guy was on of "US". Is street racing wrong and dangerous --of course! We all know that.
If you have never done ANY of the list above please add your name below & please feel free to judge others. This is not aimed at the OP, just the self-righteous posters

You've completely misinterpreted my post. I didn't say anything speed being the only factor contributing to a fatal accident. Again the statement is fatal crash is exponential more likely faster you go on public road. And this is supported by NHTSA researches http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/97.835.pdf. In fact, that study shows that speed makes the biggest difference in fatal accidents.

I brought it for a lot of reasons, but none involves in street racing or going above 100 mph on public roads.

Why? It's the truth and I'm not afraid to admit it. I'd have gotten a Mustang but they don't make sedans.

I plan to. I normally attend over 10 trackdays a year (mostly bikes though because tires are cheaper). Also look and sound, least of all, image.

I cannot believe that some moron (yes I am saying it) brought up someone must an Obama supporter based on their opinion here. This is not a political thread, nor is this the topic for such.

+1 to that, especially on the Obama part (it was directed at me). I think he was being sarcastic, and I was going to say something back, but then I'd just be as guilty as he was even by replying, so I just brushed it off.
Apparently he has issues with Obama, why he brought it up on here is beyond my unerstanding
as someone once told me, "If it doesn't apply, let it FLY!"
and again, think twice before STREET RACING folks!

What insults and negative comment? There's one poster saying something about Darwinism in action. That's about the most offensive in this thread and frankly it's not even that bad. I personally found the implication that all of us is somehow like this guy more offensive. How about this driver?
http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=bb9_1284800402
Is he "one of us" too?

Yes, obviously a lot of things said here would not be spoken to the family in real life, but you know what? This isn't the man's memorial page. Most of us here don't know him personally, only the fact that he died doing something selfish and stupid. I don't know why some of you expect the same restrain and discretion like we all at the guy's funeral service.