 From Alki to Wallingford to Lower Queen Anne, the noise is a nightmare for Seattle residents like Rita Holtzman. Street racing on Alki is a long-standing issue and was a significant factor in the decision two of my family members made this past spring to move away from that neighborhood. An 8-1 vote by the Seattle City Council classifies street racing as a gross misdemeanor punishable with fines ranging from $500 to $1,500. It also targets spectators who could face citations for refusing to disperse.