Race Transporter Stolen in Michigan - be on the lookout
06-20-2007, 06:05 PM
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Le Mans Master
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Race Transporter Stolen in Michigan - be on the lookout
From a thread in AutoX & RR, bad news for some fellow racers.
Maybe we can help.
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Maybe we can help.
http://www.world-challenge.com/forum...opic.php?t=868
The Sorted Performance Transporter was stolen last night in the parking lot of a Hampton Inn Hotel in Michigan
The Silver Dodge Dually, 48 foot white three axle trailer, two Dodge SRT-4 WCTCs, one Honda 4-wheeler, and all of our spares were all stolen.
The trailer has SCCA Pro stickers and SPEED World-Challenge stickers on it as well as the paddock space size needed and car numbers 4 and 92.
If you see anything or can help in anyway, please contact Hal Brown at 540-449-1575.
The Sorted Performance Transporter was stolen last night in the parking lot of a Hampton Inn Hotel in Michigan
The Silver Dodge Dually, 48 foot white three axle trailer, two Dodge SRT-4 WCTCs, one Honda 4-wheeler, and all of our spares were all stolen.
The trailer has SCCA Pro stickers and SPEED World-Challenge stickers on it as well as the paddock space size needed and car numbers 4 and 92.
If you see anything or can help in anyway, please contact Hal Brown at 540-449-1575.
- Silver 2005 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 dually four door with black wheels.
- White 48' Gooseneck Haulmark Edge triple axle trailer with polished aluminum wheels.
It had Private Not For Hire near the front on both sides in black.
SCCA Pro stickers and SPEED World-Challenge Stickers 4, 6, 92 as well as the paddock space, 20 x 50,
on the rear door in black. - two Dodge SRT-4 WCTCs (#4 & #92)
- one Honda 4-wheeler
- all of their spares
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06-20-2007, 06:13 PM
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Unbeliveable, how low some people will stoop. Someone worked their azz off for all that. 
06-20-2007, 07:23 PM
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That sucks. I hope the scumbags are caught and all property is returned in good shape.
06-20-2007, 08:16 PM
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This sounds very similar to the other one that was stolen from the Canton, MI area and recoverd. I can't recall if they caught the buggers.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1729779
I will keep an eye out for it around here.
I did read some of the other sites and found this happend in Monroe, MI off of I75 exit 17. Close to our Ohio brother and sisters.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1729779
I will keep an eye out for it around here.
I did read some of the other sites and found this happend in Monroe, MI off of I75 exit 17. Close to our Ohio brother and sisters.
06-20-2007, 11:14 PM
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Melting Slicks
At work I'm directly responsible for a truck and trailer like the one described in this thread. Every day it's on the road the thought of it disappearing from a hotel parking lot one day goes through my mind. All that time designing and building the rig, and the cars. I'm sure the guys are insured but you're still out all your time. I really hope these guys get their rig back or at the least the guys who took it are caught. It's good to see this making the rounds on different forums. Hopefully someone sees this who knows something.
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06-21-2007, 12:44 AM
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Le Mans Master
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From some posts in the SCCA thread
From the Mgr who was driving the truck
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Originally Posted by DJFahr11
Stan stated on the SRT site that this occured off of exit 15 of I-75 in
Monroe, 25 miles from Livonia.
Monroe, 25 miles from Livonia.
Originally Posted by kgrammer
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2007 7:36 pm Post subject:
I can't add much more then Hal and Stan have posted. The Sheriff's
Deputy who responded said the guys were real pros. There was no
broken glass or signs of any kind of forced entry. He said thieves
will "profile" trucks with car haulers and follow them to hotels... wait a
while then in mere minutes take off with the whole rig.
What really upset me was that I passed on on three other hotels
because they didn't feel right (dimly lit parking, unsafe looking area,
etc.) and I selected the Hampton Inn because it was a newer hotel and
the parking lot was very well lit. There was even a light post right at
the front of the truck!
The Deputy basically said that if the thieves really want your stuff...
they'll get it. So the lesson here is to make sure your insurance policies
are current and provide enough protection for you. Oh... and I guess
use a toter setup so you can actually sleep with the rig!
So while logically I know I did all I could have done, that doesn't help
me feel any better for the Hal or Stan. The SRT-4 program was
progressing well and we were looking forward to Toronto.
But talk about a sick feeling... coming out of the hotel and seeing an
empty spot where you parked a dually and 48' trailer is NOT something
I wish on anyone... Then to have to make the phone call to Hal... who
was starting his vacation... that ranks as one of my worst days ever!
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Team Manager
I can't add much more then Hal and Stan have posted. The Sheriff's
Deputy who responded said the guys were real pros. There was no
broken glass or signs of any kind of forced entry. He said thieves
will "profile" trucks with car haulers and follow them to hotels... wait a
while then in mere minutes take off with the whole rig.
What really upset me was that I passed on on three other hotels
because they didn't feel right (dimly lit parking, unsafe looking area,
etc.) and I selected the Hampton Inn because it was a newer hotel and
the parking lot was very well lit. There was even a light post right at
the front of the truck!
The Deputy basically said that if the thieves really want your stuff...
they'll get it. So the lesson here is to make sure your insurance policies
are current and provide enough protection for you. Oh... and I guess
use a toter setup so you can actually sleep with the rig!
So while logically I know I did all I could have done, that doesn't help
me feel any better for the Hal or Stan. The SRT-4 program was
progressing well and we were looking forward to Toronto.
But talk about a sick feeling... coming out of the hotel and seeing an
empty spot where you parked a dually and 48' trailer is NOT something
I wish on anyone... Then to have to make the phone call to Hal... who
was starting his vacation... that ranks as one of my worst days ever!
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Ken Grammer
Team Manager
06-21-2007, 09:27 AM
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Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
No news, but here is some more information
The truck, trailer, quad and two cars appear here
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Originally Posted by swilson
Thanks to all that are trying to help!! This is the biggest blow to our team and effort that could occur short of someone being hurt.
The entire rig was stolen from a Hampton Inn at exit 15 off of I75 in Monroe about 25 miles from Livonia, MI.
The cars have Dodge Motorsports engines in them with sealed turbos, oil pans, and valve covers per the rule book.
Each car has carbon fiber hood, deck lid, and 3R racing rear wings. The wheels are SSR Comp wheels in 17" size.
The Honda 4-wheeler was a brand new Honda Foreman red with no dirt on it as it was used as a paddock vehicle.
All of the glass on the cars is lexan, Moton shocks, Eibach springs, racetech racing seats, comp gauges for boost, water temp, and oil pressure.
Carbon fiber front splitters with Dodge Viper Comp Coupe adjusters.
The entire rig was stolen from a Hampton Inn at exit 15 off of I75 in Monroe about 25 miles from Livonia, MI.
The cars have Dodge Motorsports engines in them with sealed turbos, oil pans, and valve covers per the rule book.
Each car has carbon fiber hood, deck lid, and 3R racing rear wings. The wheels are SSR Comp wheels in 17" size.
The Honda 4-wheeler was a brand new Honda Foreman red with no dirt on it as it was used as a paddock vehicle.
All of the glass on the cars is lexan, Moton shocks, Eibach springs, racetech racing seats, comp gauges for boost, water temp, and oil pressure.
Carbon fiber front splitters with Dodge Viper Comp Coupe adjusters.
Originally Posted by NeonDan
the bodies will not be hard to miss as they are non-vinned body in whites
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06-21-2007, 12:28 PM
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When did this happen, is there any lettering on the trailer, or is it solid white. I saw a trailer yesturday close to my home about 5 miles, i have never seen one that big around here, I live in eastern KY. I need a better pic of the trailer, it was all that i saw but it may be a lead.
06-21-2007, 12:52 PM
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Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Originally Posted by zeus
I saw a trailer yesterday close to my home about 5 miles, I have never
seen one that big around here, I live in eastern KY. I need a better pic
of the trailer, it was all that I saw but it may be a lead.
seen one that big around here, I live in eastern KY. I need a better pic
of the trailer, it was all that I saw but it may be a lead.
- When did this happen?
Between Monday evening (6/18) & Tuesday morning (6/19)
Rig was taken from a Hampton Inn off of exit 15 of I-75 in Monroe, 25 miles from Livonia.
. - Is there any lettering on the trailer or is it solid white?
White 48' Gooseneck Haulmark Edge triple axle trailer with polished aluminum wheels.
It had Private Not For Hire near the front on both sides in black.
SCCA Pro stickers and SPEED World-Challenge Stickers 4, 6, 92 as well as the paddock space, 20 x 50,
on the rear door in black.
The Haulmark trailer might look like this one from Haulmark's site
. - "If you see anything or can help in anyway, please contact
Team Owner Hal Brown at 540-449-1575."
It will be great if you can provide a lead that results in the return
of the equipment to the team. If you go to check it out, don't go
alone, tell someone else where you are going, don't take chances,
let the authorities do their job.
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06-21-2007, 01:15 PM
#12
Cool Hand Luke of W MI
Ill keep the SW corner covered. Hopefully they get caught!
06-21-2007, 01:18 PM
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Le Mans Master
Thread Starter
Unfortunately, it turns out there is no need to check on
the trailer in e-KY.
From a post at SCCA Pro Racing this morning by the owner
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the trailer in e-KY.
From a post at SCCA Pro Racing this morning by the owner
Originally Posted by Hal Brown
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:14 am
The truck was recovered somewhere near Detroit with minor damage
- the trailer was recovered somewhere else also near Detroit - burned
to a crisp. Contents of trailer were gone.
Please keep your eyes open for these cars and/or parts. Thanks!
Hal Brown
Sorted Performance
The truck was recovered somewhere near Detroit with minor damage
- the trailer was recovered somewhere else also near Detroit - burned
to a crisp. Contents of trailer were gone.
Please keep your eyes open for these cars and/or parts. Thanks!
Hal Brown
Sorted Performance
06-21-2007, 05:13 PM
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Le Mans Master
Originally Posted by Hal Brown
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:14 am
The truck was recovered somewhere near Detroit with minor damage - the trailer was recovered somewhere else also near Detroit - [B][I]burned to a crisp. Contents of trailer were gone.[B][I]
Posted: Thu Jun 21, 2007 10:14 am
The truck was recovered somewhere near Detroit with minor damage - the trailer was recovered somewhere else also near Detroit - [B][I]burned to a crisp. Contents of trailer were gone.[B][I]
Please keep your eyes open for these cars and/or parts. Thanks! Hal Brown Sorted Performance
and THANKS to Slalom4me for the post
Last edited by mseven; 06-21-2007 at 05:17 PM.
