A geography of Boy Racers

What is it about?

This paper looks at the geography of boy racers using Christchurch New Zealand as a case study. It takes a broad approach, looking at the who, why, what, when and where. In particular, it hones in on sub-cultural activities that are not illegal but are considered nuisance and subversive. For these reasons, boy racer behaviour has been regulated out in many spaces, which just serves to relocate the 'problems'. Some less divisive managerial recommendations are offered.

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Why is it important?

This was the first, thorough pieces of research conducted into boy racing subculture, looking at the broad geography of the phenomenon. It also offers recommendations of relevance to advocates, regulators and the media.