Drag racing movie filmed in NC - Page 5

Wade Mahaffey · 01-19-2011, 09:53 AM

Unfortunately, when they make a movie there are parts that are not realistic. But the exposure value can be a good thing. This was the case when the movies "Backdraft" and "Ladder 49" came to theaters. Being a retired Career Firefighter, it was painfull to watch some of the fire scenes. They were very unrealistic, but to the public they were exciting. And being a Firefighter was a neat thing an earned it's due respect! When they portray something that you love, but don't get it all the way right....it hurts a little. I would rather see something a little closer to a documentary. Something that would showcase real competition. The problem is can they sell it to people, if it does'nt have some violence, sex, or love story. We all know real drag racing has plenty of it's own drama! LOL As for the red necks, I'm OK with them for sure. Drag racing transcends many culture lines for a common good of the sport. But I hope this does'nt cause folks that dislike red necks, to become prejudice against hot rodders and/or drag racers!

Wade Mahaffey

01-19-2011, 09:53 AM	#41
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 17 Times in 7 Posts	Re: Drag racing movie filmed in NC Unfortunately, when they make a movie there are parts that are not realistic. But the exposure value can be a good thing. This was the case when the movies "Backdraft" and "Ladder 49" came to theaters. Being a retired Career Firefighter, it was painfull to watch some of the fire scenes. They were very unrealistic, but to the public they were exciting. And being a Firefighter was a neat thing an earned it's due respect! When they portray something that you love, but don't get it all the way right....it hurts a little. I would rather see something a little closer to a documentary. Something that would showcase real competition. The problem is can they sell it to people, if it does'nt have some violence, sex, or love story. We all know real drag racing has plenty of it's own drama! LOL As for the red necks, I'm OK with them for sure. Drag racing transcends many culture lines for a common good of the sport. But I hope this does'nt cause folks that dislike red necks, to become prejudice against hot rodders and/or drag racers! Wade Mahaffey