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PKRWUD · 11-20-2001, 09:01 AM

...I enjoy watching High Speed Pursuits (H.S.P.) on TV. I know that's not healthy, but I can't help it. Ever since Sept. 11, air space over Los Angeles has been restricted, and the news helicopters aren't allowed to fly over the city, and must remain 1 mile off the coast. Yesterday afternoon, some moron in a convertible K-car decided to go for a drive. He elected to take the 5 freeway, which connects Los Angeles and San Diego. A large portion of the 5 runs along the coast, which permitted a local news helicopter to film it, from a mile offshore. Just as the pilot was warning those of us watching that he was almost to the point near San Diego at which he would no longer be permitted to fly over the freeway, the idiot got off and went back the other way. Some other driver in a Suburban saw this guy coming, and forced him into the dirt in the center median. The K-car got loose, spun around, and was clipped by a CHP cruiser. He straightened himself out, and tried to drive away, but another CHP cruiser managed to get his pushbar tangled with the K-car's bumper while trying to perform a PIT manuver. He (CHP) pushed the guy, who was now at a 45 degree angle, a couple hundred yards down the freeway before another CHP cruiser clipped him and spun him around. It all ended painlessly with no injuries, and fed my sad desire to see this type of crap. Prior to 9/11, there was 2 to 3 of these being televised every week. Maybe that's why I became such a H.S.P junkie.

Anyone know of a 12 step program for them?

Take care,
-Chris

11-20-2001, 09:01 AM	#1
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I know it's pretty pathetic, but... ...I enjoy watching High Speed Pursuits (H.S.P.) on TV. I know that's not healthy, but I can't help it. Ever since Sept. 11, air space over Los Angeles has been restricted, and the news helicopters aren't allowed to fly over the city, and must remain 1 mile off the coast. Yesterday afternoon, some moron in a convertible K-car decided to go for a drive. He elected to take the 5 freeway, which connects Los Angeles and San Diego. A large portion of the 5 runs along the coast, which permitted a local news helicopter to film it, from a mile offshore. Just as the pilot was warning those of us watching that he was almost to the point near San Diego at which he would no longer be permitted to fly over the freeway, the idiot got off and went back the other way. Some other driver in a Suburban saw this guy coming, and forced him into the dirt in the center median. The K-car got loose, spun around, and was clipped by a CHP cruiser. He straightened himself out, and tried to drive away, but another CHP cruiser managed to get his pushbar tangled with the K-car's bumper while trying to perform a PIT manuver. He (CHP) pushed the guy, who was now at a 45 degree angle, a couple hundred yards down the freeway before another CHP cruiser clipped him and spun him around. It all ended painlessly with no injuries, and fed my sad desire to see this type of crap. Prior to 9/11, there was 2 to 3 of these being televised every week. Maybe that's why I became such a H.S.P junkie. Anyone know of a 12 step program for them? Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!