Thieves at PDC Fairbury

[chupp n bloomer fan]

Thievery has become a way of life for a fairly large segment of the population, including some in the dirt racing community. It has become a cottage industry, of sorts, in all walks of life. Many in that industry believe it is their moral right, and yes, their duty to steal something that is not locked down simply because they feel they are without guilt. The thieves have been taught sometime in their lives that the ultimate guilt lies with the owner that failed to secure their belongings in such a way that thwart's such scum bags.

We'd all like to believe that all those involved in the sport we love so much are above being common thieves but as our group learned at Eldora over ten years ago, when you're at the racetrack thieves are among you and they're race fans, just like us.

There inlies the problem, Blackie. There is little fear of consequences going beyond probation or some namby-pamby plea agreement. I'm not advocating turning things into the Wild West where they would hang a man for stealing a horse but owners should be given a little latitude in protecting their property. The scumbag thieves would thing twice, maybe even 3 times, if there was a distinct possibility of a 9 MM hollow point headed in their direction at around 1150' per second. But as you said, (gasp) we can't have that!!

Very true CIRF.

Yeah, with the jails as full as they are, common theft is basically a slap on the wrist. Best case is to have a firearm on you or nearby to encourage them to "move on".

[Cardirt0]

See a gang shot out one time..75 or more shots were fired..No more then 50 feet a part..out in the open... with 7 people 5 guns... 3 people were hit, 2 in one, 1 in each in 2 others.....If i been in the shot out there been 4 dead and i used maybe 8 or 9 of my 15 B...First thing you need to do if you get a gun Learn how to use it.... Most of the shots were over the heads of the others cause they do not know how to use them....

[ClampedUp]

In Pa. we have the Castle Doctrine that protects us. Break into my home, vehicle, or threaten the lives of me, my family, or any other bystanders be it on private or public property I can and will use deadly force. No warning shots no attempts to wound or disable it will be center mass with hollow points.

[ptown]

See a gang shot out one time..75 or more shots were fired..No more then 50 feet a part..out in the open... with 7 people 5 guns... 3 people were hit, 2 in one, 1 in each in 2 others.....If i been in the shot out there been 4 dead and i used maybe 8 or 9 of my 15 B...First thing you need to do if you get a gun Learn how to use it.... Most of the shots were over the heads of the others cause they do not know how to use them....

There you go again.....lolololol

[Carb7]

A few years ago at the World Finals our toter got broken into. Money was stolen not only from our rig, but a few others that were parked in our row. The bad thing is when your team is at the fence watching, anybody can go in and out of your trailer. You can lock the toter, but you can't close up the trailer everytime you go on the track. It's a shame that we even have to worry about things like this at the race track.

[427c.i.]

I tried to search for some info on this on Yellowbullet but didn't have time to read all of the threads on thievery but there's a story in the drag racing world where some racers caught a guy going through their haulers stealing wallets, jewelry, etc.
When the police showed up, no one was around except the thief...with the front tire of a motorhome parked on his hand. No officer...I don't know how he got there...

Don't know if it's actually true or not but if so, some dirtbag got what he deserved!!

Found it...http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/sh...tionals&page=3

[zyoung25]

I'm sure what's in that box is pretty important

I've seen Bill packing what looks like this same case around. The stuff that's in that thing, would only appeal to certain people. It's basically what he keeps his tools in to adjust valves, if that's the same one of course. It won't be a easy sell.

[cdustyr1]

unfortunate

lol That would be justice. I'd seen the pictures of this stolen firepit before. I couldn't help but think "What is the thief going to do with this firepit? It's not like he could take it out in public and use it." Then again maybe he is that dumb.

unfortunately probably to scrap it as scrap metal, it was an auction item from Jeff Curl Racing race party, Jeff did offer a small reward if anyone can recover it though.

[dirtcrazy4u]

It was some other camping troll that was probably close by. This happens everyday. I rode my harley to the track and some scumbag broke into the bags and stole my leathers. That person was lucky because if I had to , he would not have walked out under his own power.

[Raceready]

There inlies the problem, Blackie. There is little fear of consequences going beyond probation or some namby-pamby plea agreement. I'm not advocating turning things into the Wild West where they would hang a man for stealing a horse but owners should be given a little latitude in protecting their property. The scumbag thieves would thing twice, maybe even 3 times, if there was a distinct possibility of a 9 MM hollow point headed in their direction at around 1150' per second. But as you said, (gasp) we can't have that!!

Awesome post ! My neighbor had a problem with a thief. he put out a push mower and a weed whacker for bait and waited. When the bum showed up he went outside with a 2" dowel rod and smashed his fingers with it. He told the scummer that he was dam good and lucky that he wasn't a Muslim because the raghead way of punishment for a common thieve is to cut a couple of fingers off as a visible warning to everyone else to beware of a stealer.

[Cardirt0]

There you go again.....lolololol

Hay ptown come on over and I intro you to some Gang boys ... See if you laff then...Show you some of the holes I have had in me...Then I intro you to some of My HD friends... And see if they drag you around town...Just cause you have not done it dont mean someone else has not...

[CMatich]

In regards to the stolen fire pit, I had it made for Lance Dehm's race party and the bidder/buyer donated to Jeff's party. If a new top is wanted, obviously I can get them in touch with the guys who made it.

Sucks this type of thing happens.

[Barbecueboy]

They come in your house you better shoot to kill. Because otherwise, decent chance they can sue your a$$. Because they can argue some stupid sh!t.

If I'm ever in the spot to have to shoot another human being, shooting to kill is the only option........hoping I never have to find out.

[racingfool32]

They come in your house you better shoot to kill. Because otherwise, decent chance they can sue your a$$. Because they can argue some stupid sh!t.

As we was told in our concealed carry class. If it ever happens make sure only your side is told!!

[a25rjr]

As we was told in our concealed carry class. If it ever happens make sure only your side is told!!

yep.....George Zimmerman is proof positive of that!