Guys it's TV. The producers did a ton of filming and made this show the way they want it. I'm friends with most the guys on there and they are all great guys. The cars are real and the racing is real. Of course there were permits and such for some of the stuff when they were filming. When these guys do race on the street, like what was stated earlier it is in a closed area where no one can be harmed other than the 2 guys that are lined up next to each other. If you don't like the show don't watch it but really guys its TV. Get off your soap boxes.