I don't think it's ricers.
Or rednecks.
It's car people.
Yes, car people. stubborn, thick-headed car guys, that always think they're right, and always think the cars they like are best.
I couldn't tell you how many people I've talked to that claim "Mustang GT's have always been faster than any Firebird's, in every year", or, "Supra's run 11's stock", or a modified Camaro could never beat a Ferrari, you're stupid", or, "I can feel the power from my exhaust" I could go on, but I'll digress.
The point is, talking to "car guys" whether young, old, or middle-aged, they are generally idiots. Somehow, the magic of "car knowledge", evades most every enthusiast in the world, and the knowledgable are very few and far between.
It's so bad, that I intentionally avoid talking about cars, with most everybody I meet, just because the stupidity is so relentless, and never backs down, and you can never prove them wrong, because they "saw it".
Screw it, I'd rather not talk about cars, then try to educate morons constantly, because no matter what you show them, or do, or say, they'll never change their mind. The Mustang guy will always live in the world where mustangs are the fastest production vehicles ever, the Honda guy, will always believe that lightweight overcomes all. It's not going to change, and I'm not fighting it.
I'll simply make my car better, and no matter the excuses they make, I'll stay two steps ahead, and just give them that cocky smile that says, "you suck, and I creamed you".
jim prowler
I like to say, "Pay my track fees for a REAL dragstrip, and I'll think about it."
Sorry man, but if you can't afford the 10-20$ to show the stuff you talk about, that's not the "ricers" fault.
) claims he was in the car with his dad when he did 155mph... in a Ford Focus 1.8TDCi.
Indeed. It's rare round here too. Guys don't give me the time of day, unless I say something clever... 
