Seems that Fast & Furious culture has reached every corner of the country. In Edmonton, police used drones to shut down a 100-car street race in the city’s industrial district. Tickets were issued, one was arrested, but police hope breaking up the illegal event prompts more would-be racers to take it to the track.
Only too pleased to welcome the racers is Rad Torque Raceway south of the city. On Friday nights, the track hosts a street-legal car drag races. Anyone with a helmet and $50 can prove what their car is capable of, at the track.
One thing the CityNews reporter didn’t mention was how police troll the race tracks in their cruisers. At In Ontario, police just outside the track gates and ticket gearheads heading to the track for their loud mufflers and suspension mods. For police, it’s like shooting fish in a barrel; they can’t miss.
But it absolutely ruins the relationship between the cops and the car community. Those trying to do the right thing get punished. A follow up by reporter James Dunn would really be appreciated.
It is the same old story, no matter where you go. In my hometown, after every dragrace event, the fans would leave the racetrack feeling like race drivers, and the cops would be there, waiting for them.