Track or the Street

I would highly suggest not having a gun with you, cops get kind of poopy when you have a firearm when they pull you over. A CO2(carbon dioxide) fire extinguisher works wonders as a self-defence tool, spray that shit in an attackers face and you will be amazed with what happens. I learned this once when I was in Denver, Co and some one tried to jack my truck, my fire extinguisher was the only thing I could get my hands on, and it saved me and my truck.
But I think races should be held at the track, but I know that people are always going to do it on the street, but just be smart about it.