Police say Huntsville Man Among Two Killed at Drag Race
   posted 12:16 pm Mon January 14, 2008 - Birmingham
Latest Comments on Police say Huntsville Man Among Two Killed at Drag Race
xentpro
First off, they aren't folks. They're thugs and hoods and they are breaking the law.

If this "event" has been taking place forever, then the police could do something about it if they wanted to. The fact is, they simply choose not to.

And might I add, if you've seen the video, then you clearly see who the participants are that are breaking the law. The same goes for the strip of road out by the dog track in Roebuck. Does it surprise anyone that these masses are breaking the law as they so often do and could care less about what happens?

They go where they know law enforcement will just pat them on the back and tell them "Yo man, y'all can't be doin this right here out here, know what I mean?" And that's about the limit of punishment they will get. A brothah lookin out for a brothah.

I have worked with the Irondale PD to do something about the racing on John Rogers Drive, and Irondale PD is willing to put a stop to it and will, but the racers keep their illegal activity on the other side of the first bridge, which puts their actions out of the Irondale PD jurisdiction. So it lands in the lap of Birmingham....hence, that means that nothing will be done about it.

And don't bother complaining to Birmingham City Councilwoman Duncan. She ignores or gives zero regard to anyone who contacts her on any matter regarding lawlessness in the eastern area of Birmingham.


MediaGuy
Actually these folks are out on a deserted street on the weekend. Now I would not stand on the side of the street half way down the track , but if that is your cup of tea then go for it. They should take it to a race track like Lassiter mountain, but hey they did it here. If the cops dont mind either do I.


LittleJohnny
The truth is that the NATIONALS have taken place in various parts of Birmingham for as long as I can remember. This is not the first time that something like this has happened. You can call the police but the racers know when they are coming and are gone before they get there. The only way the police could catch some of them is to have an air unit.


MediaGuy
Search street race birmingham and busch blvd

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg_GI_6kqwE


LisaYates
What's the link to the video on YouTube?


brunettebomber
Why did they have to come to our town to act a fool and get themselves killed? Keep that crap at home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


stehrster
Bunch of heathens.


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