APPALLING footage of cars racing in scenes likened to those in Fast & Furious films has been slammed.

The video shows the vehicles hurtling along a bypass in the Bradford district in what appears to be an organised car meet.

A male can be heard saying “this is going to be epic” and “they are f***ing flying!”.

The three cars scream past in quick succession, the roar of their engines piercing through the air.

Other cars can be seen on the opposite side of the road, while people watch from the central reservation.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Onlookers in the central reservation, with one appearing to film what is happening Onlookers in the central reservation, with one appearing to film what is happening

West Yorkshire Police said it was aware of the video and vowed to bring those responsible to justice.

They have urged anyone with information about the people in the video to get in touch.

Inspector Craig Stothers, of the Shipley Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We are making enquiries into the video; anti-social driving will not be tolerated and we will look to find those responsible and deal with them robustly.

“Local neighbourhood officers alongside colleagues at the Roads Policing Unit and Op Steerside carry out regular patrols of that area."

Insp Stothers added: “I would ask anyone who has information about the people in this video or the vehicles involved in dangerous driving activity in the district to contact us.

“If anyone has footage of persons driving dangerous or breaking the law or licence plate details of cars involved, we would also ask them to contact us.”

The issue is one which plagues the roads running between Bingley and Keighley and causes a particular problem for Bingley residents.

Councillor Geoff Winnard (Con, Bingley) said: “Local residents have consistently told me that the Bingley Bypass is at times used as a race track and this shocking video that has emerged is compelling evidence  - that some people seem intent on trying to recreate scenes from the Fast & Furious films on the streets of Bingley.

“Not only is there a risk that someone could get killed or seriously injured but the roaring engine noises late at night is a real nuisance to those living near the road.

“More generally, dangerous speeding on the Bingley Bypass is now just about the most common concern raised with me.”

He said now is the time for action and called for Bradford Council and police to work closely together to get a grip of the problem.

Cllr Winnard said: “This needs both the installation of new average speed cameras and a renewed focus on enforcement action and prosecutions of those who are caught.

“I know that the police are aware of the speeding problem and there have been recent successful prosecutions but they cannot be at the roadside 24 hours a day - that is why speed cameras would be helpful.

“I was told in March at the Bradford Council meeting that the case for installing average cameras was being assessed - I have been given no reason why it is taking so long for this to be sorted out.”

Councillor Marcus Dearden (Lab, Bingley) added: “It's extremely dangerous and unacceptable behaviour which can put people's lives at risk.

“Residents continue to raise concerns over noise pollution created by planned racing in the early hours.

“As councillors we have raised this issue to both police and at Bradford Council. Avenues of funding are being sought to install cameras on the bypass and an update is due shortly.

“Hopefully cameras can be the deterrent that is needed.”

Telegraph & Argus readers have shared their frustration over the ongoing problem.

David Heseltine likened the bypass to Silverstone and said many make a dash through the centre of Bingley with “hard acceleration, exhausts banging and popping”.

Kerry Smith added: “The noise from there [the bypass] mainly on a night is ridiculous.

“I’m surprised there aren’t more accidents.”

Mo Carney described “absolutely horrendous noise all evening and night long” while Chris Roberts added: “I hear it every time it’s a calm night from Eldwick. Something has got to be done.”

Anyone who can assist police with their enquiries into the video can provide information via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus or via 101.

Information can also be given anonymously to the Independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111