178 mph and Two Teen Deaths: Undercover Look at UK Street Racing and New Crackdown

Street racing is a dangerous and illegal activity that has claimed the lives of innocent bystanders. In 2022, two teenagers were killed when a driver lost control at an illegal street race in Oldbury, West Midlands. ITV News reporter Lewis Warner infiltrated street racing groups to understand the motivations behind this dangerous activity. He found that racers are driven by an adrenaline rush and a sense of community that they can't find elsewhere. "What's the fastest you've gone to on the roads?" Warner asked one racer. "178 bro," the racer responded. In response to the dangers, the UK government recently announced new laws that allow for the immediate seizure and destruction of cars used in street racing. However, police officers interviewed for the report express concern that this may only shift the problem to other locations. The victims' parents, Damian and Lynette, are featured in the report, urging others not to engage in this dangerous activity. The report serves as a stark warning of the risks involved in street racing and the need for continued efforts to combat this growing problem.