Tracy slams street racing

There is no prize in street racing other than the likelihood of ending up dead, says Paul Tracy.

The Canadian race car champion has joined a three-year campaign aimed at putting an end to extreme driving on Ontario roads with the message that racing is uncool and leads to extreme consequences.

These include hundreds of traffic-related deaths each year and thousands of injuries resulting in permanent disabilities.

"We need to keep driving the point home that there is no reward for racing and sooner or later you are going to lose your car or even your life," said Tracy, the 2003 Champ Car World Series champion.

"If you want to prove yourself behind the wheel, save it for the race track. I have a team around me preparing my car. If I get in an accident, there are doctors. Get involved in organized racing.

"(Street racing) will only cause pain and suffering down the line."