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English 101-881 6, August, 2003 Purpose: My purpose in writing this essay is to research the problem with the sport of illegal street racing and to propose solutions so my readers will be convinced that, although seen by many as a dangerous and harmful activity, it is actually full of custom, tradition and history, and racers should be given designated places to race in order to keep them off the streets. Audience: It shows how although 18- to 25-year-olds make up the core of the illegal street racing culture, the trend cuts across all races, as well as both genders and is made up of mostly middle class people with a high school reading level that are from the United States. Thesis: Due to many annual deaths caused by street racing, track owners and/or businessmen should open up a safe place to race, were there is less chance for accidents with spectators and racers. Keeping off the streets Illegal street racing has been going on for many years. Authorities are trying to stop it by giving out harsh penalties and fines to violators caught. Street racing involves the use of cars and/or motorbikes racing on a quite street, usually an industrial area because there is less traffic and a lower chance of police catching the r