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FYI guys
I ran into this crew Saturday night in Uptown charlotte NC, the next day all this occured. BREAKING: 5 BMW's seized in Catawba Co. street racing bust, citations issued http://www.wcnc.com/news/local/5-bmw...ring/457214535 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?sto...00001251739796 http://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/dep...unty/562200457 http://interactives.wncn.com/photomo...t-racing-bust/ |
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They should have just taken their cars to the track or drag strip so I can't say I am feeling sorry for them.
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07-17-2017, 08:38 AM | #4 |
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I saw this too, seems like they were a little out of control. Saw these pics posted in an NC group.
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Quiite a few forum members went to this event at Michelin USA HQ. I guess on their way back, they wanted to test out their new PS4s....
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07-17-2017, 08:45 AM | #6 |
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So let me get this straight, if they appear before the judge and he does not grant them to get their vehicles back, they have to prob pay the remaining balance off and sign over the titles to the state for auction?
Man that BLOWS
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I suspect they may eventually get their cars back but it will cost a fortune and they won't be able to drive them when their licenses are suspended. If they are not NC residents, NC will almost certainly report this back to whereever they live. These aren't simple traffic infractions.
They were probably all racing at different times. They guys blocking traffic got off easy relative to those caught racing.
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A few comments on a Facebook group said that there were just 2 or 3 cars that were actually "racing" and they were the cars that got away from the cops.
The cops had shut down a section of highway to get the cars pulled over. Sounds like a woman called the cops on them for "racing" and a guy "hanging out of the window" who was likely getting photos of the cars rolling. It sounds like a lot of the cars that were stopped weren't the ones doing anything illegal. Another person said there was absolutely no street racing and they weren't blocking up traffic, only doing a few pulls. But "pulls" counts as street racing in my eyes. A shitty situation for sure. But nothing pisses me off more than when a motorcycle crew blazes by me going 120, or how some of these Instagram guys show them weaving all through traffic cutting people off (mainly E9x guys up northeast). If these guys were doing pulls up to triple digits on a public highway I really can't feel bad for them. But if they truly were minding their own business and respecting the road, that sucks major. |
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I would think their best bet would be to not post anything anywhere and consult with a attorney.
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This article claims none of the cars were registered in NC, speeds exceeded 100 mph and they nearly caused crashes, while acknowledging 2 vehicles got away, so there will be a lot to sort through:
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/2017...north-carolina NEWTON, N.C. (AP) — Five cars have been seized in North Carolina in connection with a street racing ring. Local news outlets report troopers with the North Carolina Highway Patrol seized five BMWs Sunday evening after a group of people blocked traffic to race along Highway 321 in Catawba County. Troopers say the individuals created hazardous driving conditions and nearly caused several crashes. The Highway Patrol said the five BMWs were used in the racing, and were travelling at speeds over 100 mph (161 kph). Two other vehicles escaped. None of the seized cars were registered in North Carolina. Each is worth between $80,000-100,000. Troopers said the drivers were issued criminal citations on charges of pre-arranged speed racing. No names have been released, and it’s unclear how many people received the citations.
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"Hanging out of the window to film the race" honestly to me it sounds like they were trying to get roller pics. It probably was at speeds below the speed limit and was causing a traffic hold up. Then combine that with a few guys doing pulls it makes it look like they shut down the road to race.
CATAWBA COUNTY, N.C. - Street racers driving high-end BMWs were busted Sunday evening in Catawba County, deputies said. Authorities said 10 cars were involved along Highway 321 in Newton, but five of those cars were seized after they were determined to be racing. Officials said the other cars were impeding traffic so that the cars could race. The Highway Patrol staged the area and shut down the road for 5-10 minutes to get them off the road. Deputies said a caller told them a man with a camera was hanging out of the window from one of the cars and was filming the race. https://www.google.com/amp/s/wsoctv....unty/562200457 |
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What exactly is a racing ring lol. They go across multiple states just doing 100+mph highway pulls and cutting people off? Or are they doing it Fast n Furious style marking off 1/4 legs of the highway w/ women in bikinis; because that'd be dope.
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Does anyone know if the NC statutes include forfeiture of property in cases of reckless driving?
If not, this would just be a temporary impound until a judge sorts out a proper legal remedy.
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Unfortunately for those busted, even if the 2 worst offenders got away (for now - video or witnesses may fuck them later) that isn't much of a defense if they were also doing something like pulling to 100 mph. Lots to sort through.
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http://codes.findlaw.com/nc/chapter-...-20-141-5.html That said, not sure how they apply the law, and it seems extreme to have property forfeiture for one violation. That's why I'm guessing they may eventually get their cars back, but at a steep price. (On top of racing, I let these guys distract me today. Gotta get some work done!)
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