The Poverty Jet Set

Drag racing

Down on one of the backstreets among the broken down factories near the waterfront behind our house, hundreds of people gather on a nice day to race their tricked out four-wheelers. It is a crazy sight, to be sure. Nary a helmet in sight and outa control bravado, it’s really like the old wild west. Racing for money and honor.

After hanging out for a while this afternoon and chattin’ up a few of the racers, we’re convinced we must make a documentary about this amazing subculture. Stay tuned for that.

Tags: drag racing, fishtown, fun, philly, sports

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