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GEORGE NEWS AND VIDEO - Another illegal drag race on Fabriek Street in the industrial area in George last night, Sunday 25 May, ended in an accident, sparking a storm of social media posts and reactions.
As far as George Herald can confirm, no serious injuries were reported.
Bystanders are believed to have helped upright a bakkie after it had landed on its roof during a failed attempt at performing a doughnut.
When emergency services arrived on the scene, there was no sign of the vehicle, the driver or the bystanders.
George Herald received numerous videos of the incident.
This incident follows a crash in February, when a BMW ploughed through Silencer & CV Joint’s workshop late on a Sunday night. The driver reportedly lost control during a race, hitting a lamp pole, crashing through a security gate, and coming to a stop partially inside the workshop.
Illegal drag racing in Fabriek Street is nothing new - it is widely known these races take place every Sunday night. There was a period of relative quiet after the February crash, but the problem seems to be resurfacing.
Residents and business owners in the area are once again asking the pressing question: Why aren’t the authorities actively taking any action against these illegal gatherings?
In February, a street racer speaking to George Herald on condition of anonymity said illegal racing isn’t their first choice - it’s their only option. He said years ago, they had negotiated with the municipality, met all requirements and submitted documents, only to be rejected without explanation.
He said street racing is a motorsport, and the racers want a dedicated space to practise it safely. The nearest legal facilities are in Cape Town and Gqeberha, but travelling there is too costly.
“We’re not asking for a free track - just access to land at a fair cost. We’ve tried negotiating, but we keep getting turned down,” he said.
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