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**RJF** · 06-20-2007, 06:43 PM

Cars Crushed in Street Racing Crackdown
Wednesday, June 20, 2007

By GREG RISLING, Associated Press Writer

RIALTO, Calif. —

Charles Hoang winced when the whoosh went out of the tires. Daniel Maldonado took pictures with a digital camera as glass exploded and rained down to the ground.

The cars the teens had so meticulously souped up and tricked out were crushed Wednesday as part of a crackdown on illegal street racing in Southern California.

"That's my heart, my dream," said Hoang, 18, of Chino, who was surrounded by friends as his 1998 Acura Integra was put into a compactor. "That's my girlfriend, the love of my life. The cops can crush my car, but they can't crush my memories."

Authorities destroyed six vehicles Wednesday at an auto graveyard, hoping would-be racers think again after looking at the mashed machines. Illegal street racing is responsible for or suspected in 13 deaths in Southern California since March.

The thrill-seeking, adrenaline-pumping activity is rampant in Riverside and San Bernardino counties east of Los Angeles where rows of tract homes line wide streets that attract racers.

Nearly 1,000 people _ drivers and spectators _ have been arrested for investigation of street racing activities over the past two years in San Bernardino County alone. Police need a court order to destroy the cars. They must prove that the serial or identification numbers on a vehicle or its parts are removed, altered or destroyed.

Police said they have managed to reduce illegal racing and related fatal collisions, but know the underground hobby still thrives.

"We are making a dent," said Ontario police Cpl. Jeff Higbee. "But it's summertime and ... we expect to see more activity."

Hoang said he was caught late last year racing his prized car, on which he spent at least $10,000 to get into top shape. The 350-horsepower engine topped out at 160 mph, Hoang said, swearing it could beat a Corvette or even a Ferrari.

When police popped open the hood, Hoang said, they found a stolen transmission. Hoang flashed a receipt for the transmission he bought from his father who runs an auto shop and doubted the item was hot.

"Everything on that car was practically brand new," Hoang said as he watched his car get moved to auto death row. "They should take out the stuff that matters, auction it off, and give the money to charity."

Because racers put heavy stress on their vehicles, they often burn out or blow up parts. Higbee said the need for the expensive parts has created a "theft mill" where additional cars _ usually Hondas or Acuras _ are stolen and stripped of the necessary replacements.

Most of the cars police examine are illegally modified. Sergio Zavala, 18, was pulled over in his 1993 yellow Honda Civic for a broken tail light in December. He had purchased a B-20 Vtech engine with a double-overhead cam a couple months before, and after a police investigation, was told it was stolen.

Zavala, who admits he's been involved in street racing, estimates he and his mother spent about $10,000 on improvements to his car.

After watching his Civic demolished, Zavala is left without a car as he plans to attend a fire academy in the fall.

"It's heartbreaking to see this," said Zavala, who graduated from high school last week. "This is where all my time and money went."

Maldonado also said he put plenty of time and effort working on his 1992 black Honda Civic. He was stopped in November by police in what Higbee described as an area where racers gather.

The 18-year-old mechanic said a vehicle identification sticker apparently fell off and without it, police suspected some of the parts were stolen. Maldonado stood several feet away from his car as it was pounded into a heap of metal.

Maldonado said he has taken the advice of police by racing legally on one of several race courses around Southern California. For the money spent in fines and other penalties _ on average about $5,000 for illegally modified cars _ Higbee said street racers could compete about 250 times a year at a legitimate track.

"If you have to race, take it to a legal venue," Higbee said. "But as long as they keep racing illegally, we keep crushing their cars."

All three men who saw their vehicles destroyed said they believe illegal street racing will continue to prosper across the region.

"It will never go away," Maldonado said. "If it's in your heart, you will continue to do it until you can't anymore."

Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Rkesh88 · 06-20-2007, 06:46 PM

I'd be crushed if that happened to my 240. pun intended.

**ThatGuy** · 06-20-2007, 06:50 PM

Here's an idea, leave the dumbass street racers inside the cars when you crush them! Unfortunately it still wouldn't work. There would just be another dumb fuck to step into their place.

BustedS13 · 06-20-2007, 06:56 PM

California - The Police State

sw20>>s14 · 06-20-2007, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RJF

Zavala, who admits he's been involved in street racing, estimates he and his mother spent about $10,000 on improvements to his car.

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Matej · 06-20-2007, 07:13 PM

Let's crush this kid's car so now that he's out of money and out of a car, he has a reason to really go steal one along with parts for it.

SochBAT · 06-20-2007, 07:29 PM

I bid thee farewell.

I'll admit, i never had the balls to street race. Yea, car comparisons here and there on boondock roads, but nothing like the native scene.

Mainly because i was low on gas all the time.

IIIXziuR · 06-20-2007, 07:33 PM

They really should strip the cars and use the $ for charity like the kid said. That would be nice.
But crushing them into metal cubes works just fine!
This would never happen to me since I drive like an old man.
Well, I hope not at least.

drift freaq · 06-20-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BustedS13

California - The Police State

ya and if you truly believe that your dumber than I thought.

You don't live here so get off the hate bandwagon.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 06-20-2007, 07:41 PM

If your car is fixed up....YOU ARE A STREET RACER!!! God I love that mentality.

nrg · 06-20-2007, 07:43 PM

http://www.foxnews.com/video2/launch...ch%20Page&News
http://www.cbs2.com/video/[email protected]

*Nismoknightska-t* · 06-20-2007, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by nrg

http://www.foxnews.com/video2/launchPage.html?062007/062007_hunt_cars&What%20a%20Drag&FNL&California%20 cops%20want%20to%20crush%20illegal%20street%20raci ng...%20literally%21&US&-1&What%20a%20Drag&Video%20Launch%20Page&News
http://www.cbs2.com/video/[email protected]

gotta love that those videos..

crushing little honda..

kouki_s14 · 06-20-2007, 08:04 PM

i bet they wouldnt crush a mustang

Drift Motion · 06-20-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by nrg

http://www.cbs2.com/video/[email protected]

i just saw the exact video on TV
boo to street racers

chlatboy · 06-20-2007, 09:57 PM

Charles Hoang = Fail.

Did you see him at the end of hte second video? Kinda makes car enthusiast look bad.

eastcoastS14 · 06-20-2007, 10:01 PM

wow what bullshit....Im not for street racing but seriously wtf...why dont they start crushing the cars of everyone who gets pulled over for drunk driving and really reduce some casualties

glad they havent started this horse shit on the east coast yet

S14Josh · 06-20-2007, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fliprayzin240sx

If your car is fixed up....YOU ARE A STREET RACER!!! God I love that mentality.

Oh man, this reminds me of what happened to me last thursday. I was on my way home and i got pulled over by an undercover cop. He gets out and walks up to my car and says."You know why i pulled you over?"
I say"No sir, i cant really say that i do, to be honest"
He says, "You match the description of a street racer"
I say "Umm, that cant be possible, i dont street race. If you dont mind me asking what is the vehicle description your looking for?"
He says, "I dont see how that will help your situation, your in a lot of trouble, but i got a report of a 1993 Red 2 door Acura Integra racing around in this area"
I simply replied "Sir, my car is a 1996 Nissan 240sx"

He argued with me for a bit, then checked my vins and let me go.

but back on topic
I think crushing the car may be a little harsh to be honest...well, i can understand if they caught him in the act and has had previous run-ins with the police for the same situation. Then, i can understand where crushing the car is a resort to punishment.

coreansurfer · 06-20-2007, 10:10 PM

was the only one know noticed that they only crushed hondas?

kuramaya · 06-20-2007, 10:34 PM

Sounds like all their shit was stolen...

If the cops knew the shit was stolen, they must have known from where, and who's shit it was. So instead of destroying it, return it to the owners...fuckin dipshits...

*fliprayzin240sx* · 06-20-2007, 10:56 PM

Or better yet, just pull the stolen parts and return to the owner.

HELL, REALLY BETTER YET, give the whole car to the guy who got his shiet stolen.

ALTRNTV · 06-20-2007, 10:57 PM

...only to get it stolen again.

Matej · 06-20-2007, 11:06 PM

If you get something from a junkyard or buy it from someone else, will the police consider it stolen, if you can't really show any receipts or anything for it? Or does the part have to be reported stolen?

BustedS13 · 06-20-2007, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drift freaq

ya and if you truly believe that your dumber than I thought.

You don't live here so get off the hate bandwagon.

i don't have to deal with "referees", "fix it tickets", worrying about GETTING MY CAR CRUSHED if i happen to be speeding next to someone else who is speeding, carb laws, or any other such nonsense. just saying.

oh, and i can still carry my groceries in a plastic bag, unlike anybody in san fran

longdy · 06-20-2007, 11:20 PM

i hate life when the cops bust on ya like this... i never had to balls to street race alot either but damn have a nice car and racing it will only have 3 effects
1. respect
2. The fucken dicks in the city is looking to steal your car
3. get caught and fucken cry as your car is getting crushed!..

i keep my shit hidden away as much as possible...lol

*wangan_cruiser* · 06-20-2007, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kouki_s14

i bet they wouldnt crush a mustang

yea i bet they wouldnt crush any domestic street racing cars. thats practically racism act through cars.....lol

status:one · 06-21-2007, 02:39 AM

I am pretty sure that these two individuals were made an example of... now there will be a "word on the street" that if you do street race, your car will be crushed, essentially putting a stop to the entire street racing scene. Good stuff.

!Zar! · 06-21-2007, 02:49 AM

Funny they say take it to the track when they closed down the only track we had up here in norcal. LOLZ.

I think they'd crush any car. You guys are playing it like only imports are the victim. 5.0's are common and are just as common to be crushed.

They got what they deserved.

blaze1 · 06-21-2007, 03:07 AM

So a crack head smokes crack and they send them to rehab....

A racer races cars and they.....crush his car

wheres the fairness about this, how about rounding up the kids and sending them to a track day...or a racing school... or something.

These kids need guidance not crushed cars...

But seriously, there's no stopping it.

Since the day they came off to assembly line, til they stop making cars...there will always be street racers...even after that there will be flying car racer, and teleportation racers.

jeeper_x · 06-21-2007, 03:09 AM

.....why don't we crush the stolen racing parts, so the thieves can steal some more?.....smart move?.......hmm, some punishments are just plain stupid....

status:one · 06-21-2007, 03:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blaze1

So a crack head smokes crack and they send them to rehab....

A racer races cars and they.....crush his car

wheres the fairness about this, how about rounding up the kids and sending them to a track day...or a racing school... or something.

These kids need guidance not crushed cars...

But seriously, there's no stopping it.

Since the day they came off to assembly line, til they stop making cars...there will always be street racers...even after that there will be flying car racer, and teleportation racers.

It's more of a way to deter OTHERS from street racing rather than punishment. I'm sure the authorities were making the kids an example of what can happen to street racers. I am pretty sure the next time a dumbass kid runs out to the street races he will think twice about it in fear of his car being crushed. I think it's a great deterant.

06-20-2007, 06:43 PM	#1
RJF Super Administrator & Bean Counter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Lone Tree, CO Posts: 2,400 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cars Crushed in Street Racing Crackdown Cars Crushed in Street Racing Crackdown Wednesday, June 20, 2007 By GREG RISLING, Associated Press Writer RIALTO, Calif. — Charles Hoang winced when the whoosh went out of the tires. Daniel Maldonado took pictures with a digital camera as glass exploded and rained down to the ground. The cars the teens had so meticulously souped up and tricked out were crushed Wednesday as part of a crackdown on illegal street racing in Southern California. "That's my heart, my dream," said Hoang, 18, of Chino, who was surrounded by friends as his 1998 Acura Integra was put into a compactor. "That's my girlfriend, the love of my life. The cops can crush my car, but they can't crush my memories." Authorities destroyed six vehicles Wednesday at an auto graveyard, hoping would-be racers think again after looking at the mashed machines. Illegal street racing is responsible for or suspected in 13 deaths in Southern California since March. The thrill-seeking, adrenaline-pumping activity is rampant in Riverside and San Bernardino counties east of Los Angeles where rows of tract homes line wide streets that attract racers. Nearly 1,000 people _ drivers and spectators _ have been arrested for investigation of street racing activities over the past two years in San Bernardino County alone. Police need a court order to destroy the cars. They must prove that the serial or identification numbers on a vehicle or its parts are removed, altered or destroyed. Police said they have managed to reduce illegal racing and related fatal collisions, but know the underground hobby still thrives. "We are making a dent," said Ontario police Cpl. Jeff Higbee. "But it's summertime and ... we expect to see more activity." Hoang said he was caught late last year racing his prized car, on which he spent at least $10,000 to get into top shape. The 350-horsepower engine topped out at 160 mph, Hoang said, swearing it could beat a Corvette or even a Ferrari. When police popped open the hood, Hoang said, they found a stolen transmission. Hoang flashed a receipt for the transmission he bought from his father who runs an auto shop and doubted the item was hot. "Everything on that car was practically brand new," Hoang said as he watched his car get moved to auto death row. "They should take out the stuff that matters, auction it off, and give the money to charity." Because racers put heavy stress on their vehicles, they often burn out or blow up parts. Higbee said the need for the expensive parts has created a "theft mill" where additional cars _ usually Hondas or Acuras _ are stolen and stripped of the necessary replacements. Most of the cars police examine are illegally modified. Sergio Zavala, 18, was pulled over in his 1993 yellow Honda Civic for a broken tail light in December. He had purchased a B-20 Vtech engine with a double-overhead cam a couple months before, and after a police investigation, was told it was stolen. Zavala, who admits he's been involved in street racing, estimates he and his mother spent about $10,000 on improvements to his car. After watching his Civic demolished, Zavala is left without a car as he plans to attend a fire academy in the fall. "It's heartbreaking to see this," said Zavala, who graduated from high school last week. "This is where all my time and money went." Maldonado also said he put plenty of time and effort working on his 1992 black Honda Civic. He was stopped in November by police in what Higbee described as an area where racers gather. The 18-year-old mechanic said a vehicle identification sticker apparently fell off and without it, police suspected some of the parts were stolen. Maldonado stood several feet away from his car as it was pounded into a heap of metal. Maldonado said he has taken the advice of police by racing legally on one of several race courses around Southern California. For the money spent in fines and other penalties _ on average about $5,000 for illegally modified cars _ Higbee said street racers could compete about 250 times a year at a legitimate track. "If you have to race, take it to a legal venue," Higbee said. "But as long as they keep racing illegally, we keep crushing their cars." All three men who saw their vehicles destroyed said they believe illegal street racing will continue to prosper across the region. "It will never go away," Maldonado said. "If it's in your heart, you will continue to do it until you can't anymore." Copyright 2007 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. __________________ *Zilvia.net...Where the Truth Hurts and Pain Builds Character*

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ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's an idea, leave the dumbass street racers inside the cars when you crush them! Unfortunately it still wouldn't work. There would just be another dumb fuck to step into their place. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

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Rkesh88 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: long island, NY Posts: 305 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'd be crushed if that happened to my 240. pun intended.

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Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Let's crush this kid's car so now that he's out of money and out of a car, he has a reason to really go steal one along with parts for it.

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SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 39 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I bid thee farewell. I'll admit, i never had the balls to street race. Yea, car comparisons here and there on boondock roads, but nothing like the native scene. Mainly because i was low on gas all the time.

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IIIXziuR Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Left Hand Path Posts: 2,655 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	They really should strip the cars and use the $ for charity like the kid said. That would be nice. But crushing them into metal cubes works just fine! This would never happen to me since I drive like an old man. Well, I hope not at least.

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kouki_s14 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,550 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i bet they wouldnt crush a mustang

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chlatboy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1,252 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Charles Hoang = Fail. Did you see him at the end of hte second video? Kinda makes car enthusiast look bad. __________________ If you dont know SEARCH!!!

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eastcoastS14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: the land of snow potholes and no tracks Posts: 3,984 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	wow what bullshit....Im not for street racing but seriously wtf...why dont they start crushing the cars of everyone who gets pulled over for drunk driving and really reduce some casualties glad they havent started this horse shit on the east coast yet

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fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Or better yet, just pull the stolen parts and return to the owner. HELL, REALLY BETTER YET, give the whole car to the guy who got his shiet stolen. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	If you get something from a junkyard or buy it from someone else, will the police consider it stolen, if you can't really show any receipts or anything for it? Or does the part have to be reported stolen?

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longdy Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Long Beach Posts: 747 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i hate life when the cops bust on ya like this... i never had to balls to street race alot either but damn have a nice car and racing it will only have 3 effects 1. respect 2. The fucken dicks in the city is looking to steal your car 3. get caught and fucken cry as your car is getting crushed!.. i keep my shit hidden away as much as possible...lol __________________ Summer project: Rx-7 Vert

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status:one Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dallas, TX Age: 39 Posts: 1,258 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: status:one Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am pretty sure that these two individuals were made an example of... now there will be a "word on the street" that if you do street race, your car will be crushed, essentially putting a stop to the entire street racing scene. Good stuff. __________________

06-21-2007, 02:49 AM	#27
!Zar! Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: North Korea Posts: 14,579 Trader Rating: (27) Feedback Score: 27 reviews	Funny they say take it to the track when they closed down the only track we had up here in norcal. LOLZ. I think they'd crush any car. You guys are playing it like only imports are the victim. 5.0's are common and are just as common to be crushed. They got what they deserved. __________________

06-21-2007, 03:07 AM	#28
blaze1 Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Moreno Valley Posts: 185 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	So a crack head smokes crack and they send them to rehab.... A racer races cars and they.....crush his car wheres the fairness about this, how about rounding up the kids and sending them to a track day...or a racing school... or something. These kids need guidance not crushed cars... But seriously, there's no stopping it. Since the day they came off to assembly line, til they stop making cars...there will always be street racers...even after that there will be flying car racer, and teleportation racers.