concerning people who are blinded by their own 'domestic' pride:
well back in the 60s and 70s, hot rodding was a big trend. it died away in the 80s and early 90s but now has come back again. This new trend is no different, its just a bunch of backyard mechanics working on the hotrods of today. nothing has changed, as different as they seem to you, its still a bunch of kids putting they're time and effort into there rides. Everyone likes to go fast, and everyone has their weapon of choice.
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