'Street takeover' video shows car racers performing dangerous burnouts at intersection in West LA

WEST LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- It's a neighborhood under siege by street racers -- and West Los Angeles residents say "sideshows" or "takeovers" happen almost every Sunday night.

Dramatic video recorded at the corner of Pico Boulevard and Bundy Drive shows a recent such incident: a roving mob of street racers move into an intersection, shut it down, and perform dangerous maneuvers.
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One division of the Los Angeles Police Department said it does not have the resources to stop the takeovers alone.

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A street racing task force is working to combat the violent scenes.
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Neighbors say they fear a tragedy will happen if it goes unchecked.