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ImportDPS · 10-01-2008, 12:59 PM

Last night we get a phone call that one of our good friends and tuners Freddy passed away in a tragic car accident. He was testing a car out near boston and lost control of the vehicle. His vehicle struck another one and being as though he was handicapped with one arm from a previous accident at the race track he was ejected from the car and was pronounced dead at Baystate Hospital.

I do not condone street racing and this is a pure example of why. Not only did we lose a great tuner, friend and individual yesterday but a Child's life is at risk now. The car that he struck had 2 women and a 11 month old baby whom is now in critical condition with head trauma. This kid hasn't even lived his life and I know that Freddy if he was still with us today would have a very hard time staying alive knowing that his actions caused this.

Here is the story and video's. http://www.wwlp.com/Global/story.asp?S=9101538

I know its fun people and I would be preaching you bull**** if I said that I dont like it myself. I am constantly called a "pu$$y" around because I dont like street racing. You never know what can happen out there. A tire can break, somebody can jump in front of you. No unsanctioned race is worth your life or the life of another. Drive responsible because for all you know it could of been you in that other car.

Stay safe everyone.. Just food for thought.

RIP - Freddy...

twastheglow · 10-01-2008, 01:01 PM

Wow. I'm sorry to hear that. And I fully agree.

LevittownMonster · 10-01-2008, 01:05 PM

Man that looked bad..Also sry for your lost

ImportDPS · 10-01-2008, 01:12 PM

Dont know if any of you pray any. If you do though, lets just all keep that baby in our prayers. Poor kid doesnt deserve what just happened to him. Hasn't even lived life.

Soda Popinski · 10-01-2008, 01:57 PM

Tracks are designed to accomidate and help compensate against loss of control. Streets were designed for their posted limit. Take it to the track... hopefully this reaches 1 person to reconsider it.

Godspeed to you and yours, hopefully that child won't suffer. I wish everyone the best.

BigWhiteTodd · 10-01-2008, 02:12 PM

sorry to hear that i agree i know i street race once in a blue moon but i always think about what could happen

alwaysinboost · 10-01-2008, 02:24 PM

man that poor baby, an 11 month old is so fragile, I really hope he pulls threw this w/o any serious damage.

crexxy90 · 10-01-2008, 02:25 PM

it took a near death accident for me to quit street racing, glad i had a 4 point harness.

its definetly not worth it in the least bit.

R_Rambo · 10-01-2008, 02:57 PM

sorry for your loss thats so terrible i hope that baby can make a full recovery

coleycole · 10-01-2008, 03:04 PM

That sucks!!!! I hope that kid doesn't have permanent brain damage because of that.

redline · 10-01-2008, 03:06 PM

I agree...and this is totally unrelated.

I decided to top out the Evo on my way back from Frankfurt in the left lane on the Autobahn. Hit 140 with ease and layed off, then punched it down all the way through 5th up to 160 and kept pulling toward redline. A car in front of me decided to pass in front of me. Lucky for me I had time for the Brembros to grab and send me into a tailslide when the weight went forward. He seen me in his mirror (I assume) and swerved back into his lane. I was lucky to recover by hitting boost and setting the car back straight.

Lets just say no more top gear runs for me. Im done.

SovXietday · 10-01-2008, 03:41 PM

Testing a car out = street racing?

I'm sorry for your loss, it's been a rough year for this kind of thing.

RSbeast · 10-01-2008, 05:01 PM

Considering the serious look of that car, I don't freaking understand why you would even remotely want to get on it on a narrow public street. If we have to 'street tune' sometimes here at work, it's done on a HIGHWAY with super light traffic.

Tragic none the less.

Hope the baby pulls through...the mother must be soooooooo sickly upset

Menacing_Gc8 · 10-01-2008, 05:19 PM

Sorry to hear bout your loss.Poor baby tho. I know Boston isnt light on racing or speeding.. well at least thsts what i have heard. God bless.

lownslow95 · 10-01-2008, 06:07 PM

man, sorry to hear about your loss. i hope the baby pulls through this with no seriouse injuries. as much as i hate kids, i hope he pulls through, because he never really got to live his life and do something.

phillycivicsi · 10-01-2008, 11:47 PM

omfg is that the blue nissan that was at the shop damn
sorry ftl

pep · 10-02-2008, 12:01 AM

That is crazy. :-( I'm sorry for ur loss. I feel bad for the child and his family and they're definitly in my prayers.

bl@ckvr4 · 10-03-2008, 10:19 AM

Granted this is a horrible story, it is not street racing. Street racing generally involves two cars. If a cop were to spot someone testing their car, they would get a speeding ticket, not a racing ticket. This is simply a car test gone horribly wrong. I hope everyone pulls through okay. Sorry for your loss.

graffkid732 · 10-03-2008, 11:26 AM

Sorry to hear that. Something like this has happened many times a year, for the past few years now. Always seeing High School Kids racing the cars mommy and daddy buy them and take others with them, some people i know too.

james_ls · 10-03-2008, 01:58 PM

That's absolutely insane.

There are a ton of questions to be asked, including how fast was this "street tune"?

Regardless, god bless those involved, and I hope the story gets straightened quick...for everyones stress level sake (involved).

10-01-2008, 12:59 PM	#1
ImportDPS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia Member #3900 My Ride: 2007 Civic Si, 2008 Acura RDX, 1998 Civic Hatch GSR-T, 1993 Civic Hatch K-Series coming iTrader: (0)	This is why Street Racing is Illegal!! Read this asap. Last night we get a phone call that one of our good friends and tuners Freddy passed away in a tragic car accident. He was testing a car out near boston and lost control of the vehicle. His vehicle struck another one and being as though he was handicapped with one arm from a previous accident at the race track he was ejected from the car and was pronounced dead at Baystate Hospital. I do not condone street racing and this is a pure example of why. Not only did we lose a great tuner, friend and individual yesterday but a Child's life is at risk now. The car that he struck had 2 women and a 11 month old baby whom is now in critical condition with head trauma. This kid hasn't even lived his life and I know that Freddy if he was still with us today would have a very hard time staying alive knowing that his actions caused this. Here is the story and video's. http://www.wwlp.com/Global/story.asp?S=9101538 I know its fun people and I would be preaching you bull**** if I said that I dont like it myself. I am constantly called a "pu$$y" around because I dont like street racing. You never know what can happen out there. A tire can break, somebody can jump in front of you. No unsanctioned race is worth your life or the life of another. Drive responsible because for all you know it could of been you in that other car. Stay safe everyone.. Just food for thought. RIP - Freddy...

10-01-2008, 01:57 PM	#5
Soda Popinski Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Guilford, CT Member #8608 My Ride: 2010 Dodge Challenger R/T iTrader: (0)	Tracks are designed to accomidate and help compensate against loss of control. Streets were designed for their posted limit. Take it to the track... hopefully this reaches 1 person to reconsider it. Godspeed to you and yours, hopefully that child won't suffer. I wish everyone the best. __________________ Habitual Line Stepper

10-01-2008, 03:04 PM	#10
coleycole Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2008 Member #7902 My Ride: 2004 Nissan 350Z Roadster 6m/t iTrader: (0)	That sucks!!!! I hope that kid doesn't have permanent brain damage because of that. __________________ "As you sow, so shall you reap."

10-01-2008, 03:06 PM	#11
redline Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Member #784 iTrader: (1)	I agree...and this is totally unrelated. I decided to top out the Evo on my way back from Frankfurt in the left lane on the Autobahn. Hit 140 with ease and layed off, then punched it down all the way through 5th up to 160 and kept pulling toward redline. A car in front of me decided to pass in front of me. Lucky for me I had time for the Brembros to grab and send me into a tailslide when the weight went forward. He seen me in his mirror (I assume) and swerved back into his lane. I was lucky to recover by hitting boost and setting the car back straight. Lets just say no more top gear runs for me. Im done. __________________ 2006 Evo 9 Special Edition

10-01-2008, 05:01 PM	#13
RSbeast Tri-State Training Wheels Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Warren, OhiO Member #7555 My Ride: 1994 Mustang 'fauxbra' iTrader: (0)	Considering the serious look of that car, I don't freaking understand why you would even remotely want to get on it on a narrow public street. If we have to 'street tune' sometimes here at work, it's done on a HIGHWAY with super light traffic. Tragic none the less. Hope the baby pulls through...the mother must be soooooooo sickly upset __________________ V8 + BOOST = WIN.

10-01-2008, 01:05 PM	#3
LevittownMonster Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2008 Member #8770 My Ride: None iTrader: (0)	Man that looked bad..Also sry for your lost

10-01-2008, 01:12 PM	#4
ImportDPS Tri-State Addict Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Philadelphia Member #3900 My Ride: 2007 Civic Si, 2008 Acura RDX, 1998 Civic Hatch GSR-T, 1993 Civic Hatch K-Series coming iTrader: (0)	Dont know if any of you pray any. If you do though, lets just all keep that baby in our prayers. Poor kid doesnt deserve what just happened to him. Hasn't even lived life.

10-01-2008, 02:12 PM	#6
BigWhiteTodd Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Wales Member #8795 My Ride: 01 camaro iTrader: (0)	sorry to hear that i agree i know i street race once in a blue moon but i always think about what could happen

10-01-2008, 02:24 PM	#7
alwaysinboost Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: still at work Member #1454 My Ride: 04 EVO Wrecked by Oakes Detailing iTrader: (0)	man that poor baby, an 11 month old is so fragile, I really hope he pulls threw this w/o any serious damage.

10-01-2008, 02:57 PM	#9
R_Rambo Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PA Member #8452 My Ride: 11' WRX Hatch iTrader: (1)	sorry for your loss thats so terrible i hope that baby can make a full recovery

10-01-2008, 11:47 PM	#16
phillycivicsi Tri-State Post Whore Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Philadelphia Member #8548 My Ride: more than you can afford pal iTrader: (0)	omfg is that the blue nissan that was at the shop damn sorry ftl

10-02-2008, 12:01 AM	#17
pep Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Jun 2008 Member #8025 My Ride: 89 s13 ca18det powah iTrader: (0)	That is crazy. :-( I'm sorry for ur loss. I feel bad for the child and his family and they're definitly in my prayers. __________________ a qwest for speed

10-03-2008, 10:19 AM	#18
bl@ckvr4 Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Apr 2007 Member #4236 My Ride: 1992 mitsubishi VR4 iTrader: (1)	Granted this is a horrible story, it is not street racing. Street racing generally involves two cars. If a cop were to spot someone testing their car, they would get a speeding ticket, not a racing ticket. This is simply a car test gone horribly wrong. I hope everyone pulls through okay. Sorry for your loss. __________________ 1992 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 =:The ecstasy lasts as long as the gasoline:= 1993 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 =:Yes. Another one.:= 1997 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS =:Danger to manifold!:= 1991 Mitsubishi Galant VR-4 =:No, it's not for sale.:=

10-03-2008, 11:26 AM	#19
graffkid732 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Member #8466 My Ride: 350z TT iTrader: (1)	Sorry to hear that. Something like this has happened many times a year, for the past few years now. Always seeing High School Kids racing the cars mommy and daddy buy them and take others with them, some people i know too.

10-03-2008, 01:58 PM	#20
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	That's absolutely insane. There are a ton of questions to be asked, including how fast was this "street tune"? Regardless, god bless those involved, and I hope the story gets straightened quick...for everyones stress level sake (involved). __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

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