Richard Cranium Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 http://www.10tv.com/content/stories/2013/08/07/newark-drivers-caught-racing.html NEWARK, Ohio - Newark Police say five, possibly six people, were racing at speeds of a hundred miles or more along State Route 16 early Monday morning. They caught one of the drivers, who is now facing the consequences. But police have a bigger warning. 10TV has learned that a 19-year-old driver was racing in his 1998 Ford Mustang and was pulled over for speeding at 126 miles per hour. That's 71 miles over the posted 55 mile per hour speed limit. Police say all the drivers are lucky they did not cause an accident. "Going that fast, he easily could have killed somebody," said Newark Police Sergeant Paul Davis. Police say they first noticed the 19-year-old man driving westbound on Route 16 at a speed of 119 miles per hour. Police say there were four other vehicles speeding near him at more than a hundred miles per hour. Then for some reason, police say the driver turned around and came back the other way, eastbound on 16. A police officer was operating a laser speed detector at the Church Street overpass, and says he clocked the Mustang at 126 miles per hour. When the driver pulled off the highway at 21st Street, another officer was waiting for him. "He did admit he was racing when we first stopped him," said Sgt. Davis. Asked if this was an ongoing issue, Sgt. Davis said, “We've had reports before on 16 - problems with people speeding up and down, racing." Police say they will continue to watch these highways closely, and they warn of the potential deadly consequences of racing. "They need to think twice about it,” added Sgt. Davis, “because not only can they hurt themselves, but there are so many other people they can hurt, and they can't take that back.” The 19-year-old driver faces a huge fine, and because of the high speed, he must appear before a judge. 10TV has also learned that this same man got pulled over in the last year for speeding at 97 miles per hour in a 65 mile per hour zone. That second violation could make his penalty even greater now. 10TV recently completed an investigation into speed violations of 90 miles per hour and higher across the state. The Ohio State Highway Patrol says Licking County was third in the state out of 88 counties for the most violations - a 12 percent increase from 2011 to 2012 for a total of 856. The patrol says most of the Licking County violations occurred along I-70. But there were 14 violations over that period on State Route 16, which don't take into account local law enforcement numbers. Whatever the numbers, police say they are too many. And they say if people don't slow down, more lives will be at risk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Same kid got a 97 in a 55 already? They should just take his license forever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 1998 Mustangs go 126mph? :lolguy: (watching video...) They did this on RT16? :lolguy::lolguy: :lolguy::lolguy::lolguy::lolguy::lolguy::lolguy::lolguy::lolguy::lolguy::lolguy::lolguy: (You have included 155 images in your message. You are limited to using 15 images so please go back and correct the problem and then continue again. ) :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Looking forward to the Newark meet. Should be a nice place to check out police cars. Maybe they will let me flip the siren and lights on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 1998 Mustangs go 126mph? :lolguy: :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RC K9 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Not sure why you would tell the cop you were racing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorne Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Not sure why you would tell the cop you were racing... you have the right to remain silent anything you say will be used against you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Not sure why you would tell the cop you were racing... This. Dont ever admit you were racing, what a dumb Kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) This kid drives around town like a complete asshole! After the kid was stopped for this incident, he was allowed to drive his car home and has been spotted around town in it. Idk who his dad is, who is mom is blowing or what, but if this was anyone else we would've been fucked royally, our car impounded and most likely put in cuffs. For his 97 in a 65 he lost his license for a month...according to court documents he has only had them back for 3 months. I don't think the cops are going to fuck with us at the meet, we was out last night at the parking garage downtown and there was cops there training a k9, they told us it was ok for us to sit up there. Hell maybe this will prevent people from driving like idiots at the meet FWIW the kid wasn't even charged with street racing. We looked it up last night and they only got him for the speeding charge, the news is just running with the racing part. Edited August 8, 2013 by DaddyBuiltRacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 This. Dont ever admit you were racing, what a dumb Kid. Sometimes they'll cut you some slack if you're honest. He was screwed either way here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirks5oh Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 i'm calling b.s.. no way a '98 mustang can go 126mph---you would need a several mile stretch of perfectly straight road. and a tailwind. i just don't see it. 215hp (at most), and no top end. the 'failed abortion' of the mustang world. least torque, least hp of any mustang from '79 on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 downhill with a tail wind Plenty of people here claiming to hit that mark: http://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6l-1996-2004-modular-mustang/93021-1998-gt-top-speed.html Would take forever though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndonD454 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 i'm calling b.s.. no way a '98 mustang can go 126mph---you would need a several mile stretch of perfectly straight road. and a tailwind. i just don't see it. 215hp (at most), and no top end. the 'failed abortion' of the mustang world. least torque, least hp of any mustang from '79 on. MODZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 This kid drives around town like a complete asshole! After the kid was stopped for this incident, he was allowed to drive his car home and has been spotted around town in it. Idk who his dad is, who is mom is blowing or what, but if this was anyone else we would've been fucked royally, our car impounded and most likely put in cuffs. For his 97 in a 65 he lost his license for a month...according to court documents he has only had them back for 3 months. I don't think the cops are going to fuck with us at the meet, we was out last night at the parking garage downtown and there was cops there training a k9, they told us it was ok for us to sit up there. Hell maybe this will prevent people from driving like idiots at the meet FWIW the kid wasn't even charged with street racing. We looked it up last night and they only got him for the speeding charge, the news is just running with the racing part. I would be surprised if he gets hit with anything less than a wreckless op. But, who knows... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBQdDude Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I still am :lolguy: that he admitted to it. Say little, admit to nothing is my mantra lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn89 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I hit 130 in my mini s with 163hp I would say I mustang could do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 I hit 130 in my mini s with 163hp I would say I mustang could do it. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Thanks for sharing. Don't make him feel too inferior. It's not hard to make something as light as a golf cart quick. :dumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Don't make him feel too inferior. It's not hard to make something as light as a golf cart quick. :dumb: Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 downhill with a tail wind Plenty of people here claiming to hit that mark: http://mustangforums.com/forum/4-6l-1996-2004-modular-mustang/93021-1998-gt-top-speed.html Would take forever though LOL did you read some of the posts in that thread? People saying 120 is scary fast and how theyd never do it again and blablabla, shits hilarious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 LOL did you read some of the posts in that thread? People saying 120 is scary fast and how theyd never do it again and blablabla, shits hilarious. Lol, I hit 151 and let off, a few years ago right after I'd bought my car and it was an adrenaline rush, but not so "scary" no idea how 120 is anything more than very fast cruising, LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 Newark: Keepin' it classy since 1822. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted August 8, 2013 Report Share Posted August 8, 2013 People saying 120 is scary fast and how theyd never do it again and blablabla, shits hilarious. :lolguy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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