85-Year-Old Florida Man Arrested for Alleged Street Race While Smoking Cigar

An unusual incident unfolded in Florida when an 85-year-old man, identified as Williams Bosworth, was arrested following a high-speed encounter on public roads. Known for his affinity for sports cars and cigars, Bosworth found himself facing charges after police observed him driving at excessive speeds.

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I was just out enjoying a drive in my favorite car.

The incident occurred in Leesburg, near Orlando. A police officer recorded Bosworth's Nissan 350Z Cabrio traveling alongside a red Chevrolet Corvette at speeds indicative of a race track, not a highway. Bodycam footage showed Bosworth calmly smoking a cigar as the officer informed him of his speed, clocked at 110 mph (approximately 177 km/h), while the Corvette reportedly reached 125 mph (approximately 201 km/h).

Bosworth maintained his innocence, insisting he was not racing. He claimed the Corvette driver had "cut him off" and that he accelerated only to create distance. "I was just out enjoying a drive in my favorite car," he told the officer, who remained unconvinced. The officer stated, "I know what street racing looks like when I see it."

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Listen, Mr. Bosworth. I wasn't born last night. I know what street racing looks like when I see it. You were racing on the road.

Despite his explanations, Bosworth was arrested for reckless driving and participating in an illegal speed contest, offenses carrying strict penalties under Florida law. The 57-year-old driver of the Corvette, Phillip Signorino, was also arrested on similar charges. Both men denied racing and were released on bail, awaiting further legal proceedings.

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Okay, maybe you don't call it street racing, maybe you call it highway racing, a drag race. Whatever you want to call it... whatever you were doing, we don't allow it here in Lake County.