Changing times between street drags and Fast Cop program - Grand Forks Herald
In 2003, Fast Cop and the Wednesday Night Street Drags at Brainerd International Raceway began their efforts to keep teenagers safe behind the wheel and provide a controlled environment for people to race their cars. "We meet and talk to about 1,000 people every year at the drags," said Fast Cop President Larry White. "People who began are now bringing their parents to race and compete for fun and learn how to experience the thrill of drag racing in a safe and legal manner. On July 1, 150 cars ran until dark with car enthusiasts filling the spectator area. Brainerd International Raceway features the racing for a fee of $25 for unlimited racing with professional timing and $5 for spectators so the family can watch all evening. "We promote the Wednesday night drags and BIR promotes our program," White said. The next time to see the Fast Cop Mustang in action begins at 4 p. m. , July 15, at BIR. in the fall of 2003. With the start of the Fast Cop program, the car was bought from a junk yard in southern Minnesota. The Fast Cop crew started building the car as donations allowed. Source: www.grandforksherald.com
