For you in South FL - opportunity to race a cop! (legally) - Volvo C30 Forums and Community

raoulduke · 05-05-2009, 10:09 PM

Drag Racing the Police

If you’re over 18, can get to the Miami area, and have $25, you can race your car against police officers driving cruisers -legally! Officers from several local departments race at County Line Drag Way once a month in an event called Beat the Heat.

“You could bring your mother’s minivan. You can bring a pure racing car . It doesn’t matter,” said Officer Jose Ayala with the Medley Police Department.

Officers said they have seen a drastic reduction in illegal street racing since Beat the Heat started in 2007.

http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/02/...ng-the-police/

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Sounds like a good use of police resources?

DaSwede1127 · 05-06-2009, 01:08 PM

That is pretty genius actually. Off-duty cops can have some fun with their on duty vehicles (which take a lot of abuse anyways) and it limits street racing. The cost of the cops drag racing in comparison to the cost of keeping illegal street racing controlled, well you can figure that out yourselves.

THE KING KHAN · 05-06-2009, 02:46 PM

im so jelous of you florida folks

THE KING KHAN · 05-06-2009, 02:47 PM

i wonder how a C30 would compare to a cop cruiser...my guess is we'd lose

ChrisS · 05-06-2009, 03:20 PM

I dunno. Most of the cars around here with the exception of the State Police on the highways are buying 6 cylinder vehicles to save on fuel. The T5 would easily outdrag a V6 Charger.

Most of the communities use the radio instead of excessive speed to stop those that will not stop.

05-05-2009, 10:09 PM	#1
raoulduke OSD Survivor!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 4,963	For you in South FL - opportunity to race a cop! (legally) Drag Racing the Police If you’re over 18, can get to the Miami area, and have $25, you can race your car against police officers driving cruisers -legally! Officers from several local departments race at County Line Drag Way once a month in an event called Beat the Heat. “You could bring your mother’s minivan. You can bring a pure racing car . It doesn’t matter,” said Officer Jose Ayala with the Medley Police Department. Officers said they have seen a drastic reduction in illegal street racing since Beat the Heat started in 2007. http://www.neatorama.com/2009/05/02/...ng-the-police/ Sounds like a good use of police resources? __________________ April '08 OSD, '08 C30 T5 Version 2.0, Electric Silver, Kalix Offblack, 'Geartronic' Auto, Power Seats, Heated Seats, Cruise Control, ECC, Fog Lights, Rear Armrest, Protective Bumper Cover. (Mods: 17" Gold TD Pro Race 1.2s, 225/45/17 Toyo Proxes, iPd Rear Anti Sway Bar, EST Front Strut Brace, Evolve Intake Pipe, Magnaflow Muffler, Magnaflow 4" Exhaust Tips, Upgraded Hot Side Turbo Pipe, 'Warm' air intake w/ AEM Dryflow filter ;), Break Caliper Paint Kit (bronze/red lettering), Badgeless Grill, AutoVation Aluminum Sport Pedals and Dead Pedal, 8" Blaupunkt Sub, LED Interior Lights.)

05-06-2009, 01:08 PM	#2
DaSwede1127 Evil... Pure Evil. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 1,004	That is pretty genius actually. Off-duty cops can have some fun with their on duty vehicles (which take a lot of abuse anyways) and it limits street racing. The cost of the cops drag racing in comparison to the cost of keeping illegal street racing controlled, well you can figure that out yourselves. __________________

05-06-2009, 02:46 PM	#3
THE KING KHAN C30WORLD SuperS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Connecticut/Rhode Island Posts: 1,524	im so jelous of you florida folks __________________ 2008 Electric Silver v2.0 DynoAudio sound, 18" atreus w/ pirelli pzeros, Geartronic, K&N drop-in airfilter, front strut bar, iPd rear anti-sway bar, EST exhaust. Soon to come: lowering springs, engine tune, possibly TD wheels

05-06-2009, 02:47 PM	#4
THE KING KHAN C30WORLD SuperS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Connecticut/Rhode Island Posts: 1,524	i wonder how a C30 would compare to a cop cruiser...my guess is we'd lose __________________ 2008 Electric Silver v2.0 DynoAudio sound, 18" atreus w/ pirelli pzeros, Geartronic, K&N drop-in airfilter, front strut bar, iPd rear anti-sway bar, EST exhaust. Soon to come: lowering springs, engine tune, possibly TD wheels

05-06-2009, 03:20 PM	#5
ChrisS Owner since 4/29/09 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Apple Country, Massachusetts Posts: 2,762	I dunno. Most of the cars around here with the exception of the State Police on the highways are buying 6 cylinder vehicles to save on fuel. The T5 would easily outdrag a V6 Charger. Most of the communities use the radio instead of excessive speed to stop those that will not stop. __________________ Have you seen the latest Boston Volvo Karma Giveaway? If not, Go HERE. Past Winner items can be seen HERE For all your C30 needs: BOSTON VOLVO VILLAGE Parts ------------------- Classic C30 R-Design. Brilliant Blue. 6-speed, Bluetooth, Bi-Xenon, ECC w/IAQS, Dynaudio, laminated glass, puddle lights, 18" Atreus w/Pirelli(summer), 16" steel w/Hakka R(winter), hitch, ipd sway bar, LED rear/ chrome directionals, etc.

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