Do you enjoy the smell of burning rubber and high octane fuel? Do you like to take your vehicle out to the country roads and see how powerful it is? Do you enjoy testing yourself and your vehicle against others? Do you know anyone who has gotten high priced speeding tickets? Do you know anyone who has been arrested and jailed for street racing? Lost their driver’s license from traffic offenses? Know anyone who has been killed in a traffic accident due to drinking and driving or street racing? If you have answered yes to any of these questions you may want to read on.
Beat the Heat is here to help you with your need for high speeds and burning rubber; and show you the fun you can have drag racing with out the dangers of life threatening accidents or high priced tickets, in a safe, controlled environment! Here’s how.
Beat the Heat offers all licensed drivers 16-20 the opportunity to race against local police officers at the Great Lakes Dragway in Union Grove, Wisconson. Beat the Heat races will be held on Fridays two times a month from April to October.
Here’s how it works. Licensed drivers are encouraged to come to the track and join us. If you are under the age of 18 then your mom, dad, or your legal guardian will need to come with you to the track the first time to get you signed up. This only needs to be done on your first race. Then you get your vehicle inspected. All vehicles must abide by the NHRA rules. Then you go to the track and start racing. If you have never raced before, don’t worry. there are police officers and other racers on hand to assist you with the basics and even give you some of the “tricks of the trade”. While racing you will get to learn about your vehicle, yourself, meet some police officers, make new friends,and pick up some driving and performance tips. Trophies are awarded at every race and awards are given to the top points winner at the end of the season. Confused, no problem, here’s some more info.
Mom and dad a little worried about you and your racing? Don’t want you to get hurt? Worried about you damaging the car and costing a lot of money? RELAX!! Did you know that 21% of all children in high school sports... this includes football, baseball basketball, tennis, soccer, swimming etc.... get injured? Injuries include sprained fingers, ankles, wrists, head injuries, broken bones, and pulled muscles. Which always lead to painful recoveries, high medical bills, missed school, and lost time. Did you know that there has never been a reported injury in the history of SE Wisconisn Beat the Heat racing? That’s right, NEVER! This is one of the safest high excitement sports around.
