Comments on: Two Die While Racing On Escambia Road

By: LEO GUY

LEO GUY — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:48:32 +0000

Stories like this these remind me of an old bumper sticker I used to see as a kid.

“Drive like hell, you’ll get there.”

Once again, SPEED KILLS. :-/

By: garrett

garrett — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:25:39 +0000

b2 do you think racecar drivers are born wearing a racing suit saying i wanna go FAST its ingnorant people like you that call the cops at 10 at night to get the local race tracks shut down cause its too loud this is just an accident and it will happen again

By: reader

reader — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 13:38:13 +0000

I have read these comments about this incident. What bothers me is the fact that after reading an article about 2 people losing their lives, the first sentence in the first comment is “Why can’t we have a drag strip to race on? “, Really? Then the rest of you continue to feed from that comment. Doesn’t make much sense to me. If you are unhappy with something in this area, take the first step to change it and make a difference for the better. Don’t just talk about it, that won’t get it done. You can’t fix stupid. Those adults made a choice to race on the highway knowing what could possibly happen. Although I am saddened by the loss of life, It was no ones fault but their own. You can’t stop racing on the highway by offering race tracks. Shooting ranges isn’t stopping the killing from guns!!!! You can’t stop people from killing by taking away guns. Guns don’t kill, the finger that pulls the trigger does, vehicles don’t kill, the drivers do.

By: 429SCJ

429SCJ — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:46:35 +0000

An interesting subject with much fact, conjecture, theories and opinions.

Whoever is laying down the pairs of 14″wide, 100ft+ long tire burns on 99A be informed, the gauntlet is thrown.

Prayers for the famalies of the deceased.

By: northendbratt

northendbratt — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 23:12:27 +0000

Thank you, David for always seeing the common sense of things!

By: eeyore

eeyore — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 18:12:55 +0000

…ive expreienced several times over the course of a lifetime here that when these folks driving these “sup’d up” sedans and high horsepowered vehicles, do not like to be “passed” on these one-laned streets. i attempted to pass some of these folks busy on their phones or listening to music and maybe not noticing that they are going slower than the posted speed limit or just taking their time. for people like me, rushing for one reason or another daily, need to get from point a to b as quickly and safely as possible. i’ve had several encounters of these folks trying to “race” me once i get in the opposite lane to “pass” them and they block my passing by doing this…so this is the sort of mentality these “street-racers” have…and have resorted to my hands free phone to report them to the proper authorities…they are a danger to the public and danger to themselves…just like the local motorcycle riders…

By: Ron C.

Ron C. — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 15:50:27 +0000

Having a local drag strip nearby is a great ideal but not the sole solution to the problem. We had a drag strip on the island of Oahu and we still had numerous racing fatalities. We even had a night for the public to race against off-duty police officers (they used their own privately owned vehicles for patrol cars there) in order to curb the traffic fatalities. Still many took the immediate opportunity to solve their road-rage or need for speed no matter where they were. You make the decision and you suffer the consequencies good or bad. It’s always sad when there is a loss of life involved and we really don’t realize how our split second thinking effects those we love after the fact. Maybe we need to stop and think before we put our foot to the floor. Hopefully, the person in the other vehicle will man up and turn themself in. Kharma will catch up to you eventually.

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:54:09 +0000

Please explain how having a drag strip would have saved them.

By: liberalol

liberalol — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:47:08 +0000

Condolences to the family. How many car wrecks must we have before they outlaw cars?! It wasn’t the drivers fault, it was the evil cars! We need action to either ban all cars or atleast their capacity!

By: curious

curious — Sun, 13 Jan 2013 00:26:53 +0000

The passenger might have been innocent. I’m sure there are quiet a few people who have been in a car with someone that they said if i ever get out i won’t get back in. Just saying