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I think there's a big difference between the stoplight races of American lore and what everyone here is referring to as street racing.
For a true stoplight race (so far as I'm concerned), it's nothing more than a test of acceleration to the approximate speed limit. You should never be blasting past other cars, weaving in and out of traffic, or more than 5-10mph over the speed limit. In fact, you shouldn't even be turning as this should only be done in front of a good straightaway. It is nothing but a quick burst of acceleration next to another high performance car that ends as quickly as it began. Frankly, as a muscle car enthusiast and someone who would love to see our roads return to how they were in the '60s, I'm a big fan of stoplight races. They're pretty safe, very limited and contained, and serve to put ricers in their proper place.
Actual street racing, on the other hand, would involve a lengthy run with the goal of either crossing a line before another car or beating another car's time. Clearly this sort of racing is extremely dangerous due to the innumerable independent variables and the risk of injuring innocent bystanders.
In short, acceleration tests at a stoplight I am okay with and will be partaking in with great regularity.
Legitimate street racing, on the other hand, is a big no-no.
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