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Hot Rod/Muscle Car Era
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Imports were the minority
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History of Import Racing
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Mini-truck scene
From the mid and late 1980's sprung a car scene involving mini trucks where tuners would swap out motors, modify the exterior with aftermarket wheels, suspension, and body kits. -
Japan Car Enthusiassts
in the early 1990's grew a large car community revolving around the manufacturing of the Japanese cars and that one seems to be the largest. -
Fast & Furious is released
The early 2000's hit movie featuring import racing and is a perfect example of how the racing scene had began as the marketing trend for many young people in today's society. -
Paul Walker died
Paul Walker had a huge effect on many young car enthusiasts during his life and many people envied his passion for the building of cars. -
Police enforce illegal street racing laws
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Many states offer racing schools to prevent illegal street racing
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Import Racing Today
Today the import racing scene varies in styles, car makes, and car purposes. -
Illegal Street Racing
Each day many young and old drivers are injured or killed due to an illegal street race.
