WHAT
The Top the CopsTM program, which enters its 14th season in 2008, allows high school students the rare chance to drag race against uniformed Bay Area law enforcement officers who compete in their patrol cars at Infineon Raceway. Each week, high school students are allowed to test their skills against law enforcement officers in a very unique setting - the quarter-mile drag strip. Both are given practice runs, leading up to a final-round showdown between student and officer.
OBJECTIVE
To provide a viable alternative to illegal street racing and give teens a safe, legal and controlled environment in which to satisfy their need for speed.
WHEN
The Top the CopsTM season will run in conjunction with the Wednesday Night Drags program from April 9-Aug. 27. Gates open at 3 p.m., racing spans from 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
WHERE
Infineon Raceway, Highways 37 and 121, Sonoma, Calif., 95476.
IN CONJUNCTION
The Top the CopsTM program runs in conjunction with Infineon Raceway's popular Wednesday Night Drags program, which is in its 20th year.
WHO
Participants can compete in Top the CopsTM or Wednesday Night Drags providing his/her vehicle or motorcycle passes a simple technical inspection. All vehicles must have mufflers. Please refer to the rules and regulations at http://www.infineonraceway.com/. Top the CopsTM is restricted to high school students. The weekly event attracts an average of 900-1,200 people (competitors and spectators).
PARTICIPATING LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES
Participating law enforcement agencies include:
- California Highway Patrol
- City of Sonoma Police Department
- Fairfield Police Department
- Fremont Police Department
- Napa Police Department
- Newark Police Department
- Novato Police Department
- Solano County Sheriff's Department
- Sonoma County Sheriff's Department
- Town of Windsor Police Department
- Vallejo Police Department
COST
$15 for students with their high school identification card, and $10 for spectators. For more information, call 800-870-RACE or CLICK HERE.
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