Remember this guy? Well, he died.
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TheJimi said:
but I *am* glad that some innocent bystander wasn't taken with them.
How do we know that though ? I don't see any rear facing cameras showing the carnage left in his wake. All I see is a Bellend chopping at a steering wheel foot firmly planted, showing total disregard to any other road user or pedestrian in built up areas.
k-ink said:
I think this thread shows there are two kinds of people on this site. Those who are clearly rather young and think the real world is simply an extension of their video games. Then there are those who are clearly older and wiser, no doubt who have kids and others aside from themselves to care about in this world.
Don't tar all of us young folk with the same brush.I think the guy was a massive bellend and I'm 23 and love video games. Wouldn't dream of doing what he did (and I've just written off my 2nd car).
TITWONK said:
I won't rise to some of the comments but made me laugh today when the 50 year old bloke at work was talking fondly, just like some on here, about getting his mk1 escort sideways at every round about!
He was confused when I told him the modern day piston head would have his b
ks off and wish instant death on him! He thought I was joking lol
I do that in my supercharged MX5 and out of every T junction - when it's clear.He was confused when I told him the modern day piston head would have his b
ks off and wish instant death on him! He thought I was joking lolLike an old Escort I can get mine sideways below 30mph so it's easy to catch / control / stop.
But I don't do it at 60+ through a crowded city centre.
In terms of the difference between safe and unsafe driving, most people would probably say the line is drawn where the law stands. Some of us may push the boundaries beyond the law.
The law and those who enforce it do, on the whole, recognise just how much danger people are posing when they break the law. If you break the speed limit slightly on an empty motorway the police will look the other way or just have a word with you. Break the speed limit past a school at 3.30pm and you'll be looking at a fine and points on your licence. Get caught driving like this guy and you'll lose your licence and be sent to jail. The law doesn't equate a little speeding whilst otherwise driving in a controlled manner on a quiet road with drifting at high speed on a busy town centre road, so why are some people on here seemingly suggesting they're the same?
The law and those who enforce it do, on the whole, recognise just how much danger people are posing when they break the law. If you break the speed limit slightly on an empty motorway the police will look the other way or just have a word with you. Break the speed limit past a school at 3.30pm and you'll be looking at a fine and points on your licence. Get caught driving like this guy and you'll lose your licence and be sent to jail. The law doesn't equate a little speeding whilst otherwise driving in a controlled manner on a quiet road with drifting at high speed on a busy town centre road, so why are some people on here seemingly suggesting they're the same?
Never heard of him or seen any of his driving until this thread.
Who was he? A stunt driver who liked to act like a fud for the camera?
I only ask because surely driving like that must have been expensive - tyres etc etc. He must have had a few bob - I'm guessing he was from Georgia or similar? I'd say it's a shame he's gone but there's a time and place for that stuff.
Who was he? A stunt driver who liked to act like a fud for the camera?
I only ask because surely driving like that must have been expensive - tyres etc etc. He must have had a few bob - I'm guessing he was from Georgia or similar? I'd say it's a shame he's gone but there's a time and place for that stuff.
No great surprise that this fellow won't be picking up his pension. He and his mates drove in such a manner that it's only to be expected. Condolences to Giorgi's family, who no doubt predicted this outcome too. One-Nil to Ghostrider, the even crazier Swedish biker who retired while he was still alive.
I'd guess that quite a few of us here have had our moments on the public highway but personally I wouldn't head for the middle of town with a dashcam if I felt like putting my foot down for a while.
I'd guess that quite a few of us here have had our moments on the public highway but personally I wouldn't head for the middle of town with a dashcam if I felt like putting my foot down for a while.
k-ink said:
I think this thread shows there are two kinds of people on this site. Those who are clearly rather young and think the real world is simply an extension of their video games. Then there are those who are clearly older and wiser, no doubt who have kids and others aside from themselves to care about in this world.
How dare you tar all young people with the same brush - do you know the exact age of all the people that have posted? But still, back in the day and all that right?
Eta - this has actually really pissed me off (I know I know) I'm 21 and would never dream of doing anything like that. I've organised track days for over a year now in a damn safe manner, and if anyone was driving like a dick, they'd be told to either calm down or leave. Some people on here really don't think before posting.
Edited by Skylinecrazy on Monday 24th June 21:21
Edited by Skylinecrazy on Monday 24th June 21:42
No surprise but what a terrible shame for his family. Such a selfish thing to do (yes I know he wasn't driving but he was part of the problem on that day.
I've seen the driving of some people on 'spirited drives around the twisties' from people on other forums who are also members here, as per usual they all think they are the best / invincible.
I've seen the driving of some people on 'spirited drives around the twisties' from people on other forums who are also members here, as per usual they all think they are the best / invincible.
Pablo68 said:
Dangerous cock dies in violent death shocker.
I like motorsport but this was just a bellend with a god complex who was very lucky he never (as far as we know) killed any innocent bystanders during his self centered ego fuelled rampages. Good fking riddance.
Nail on head - exactly. I like motorsport but this was just a bellend with a god complex who was very lucky he never (as far as we know) killed any innocent bystanders during his self centered ego fuelled rampages. Good f
king riddance.No sympathy for this ego fuelled pathetic pr**k's passing; only sympathy for his poor family, and anybody unfortunate enough to have been on the receiving end of his psychotic driving.
k-ink said:
The replies on this thread have made me rethink even coming on this site any more. Really lost for words at the level this place has sunk to.
Sorry? You think driving recklessly at high speed sideways into on coming traffic through crowded city streets with total disregard for everyone else and endangering countless innocent bystanders is in some way a good thing?
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