WHAT

The Top the Cops™ program, which enters its 12th season in 2007, allows high school students the rare chance to drag race against Bay Area law enforcement officers on Infineon Raceway’s quarter-mile drag strip. 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, who will compete in his/her squad car and in full uniform.

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 Cops™ season begins May 2 and runs most Wednesday nights through August. 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 Cops™ program runs in conjunction with Infineon Raceway’s popular California Army National Guard Wednesday Night Drags, which kicked off March 7 and is in its 19th year.

WHO

Participants can compete in Top the Cops™ 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 www.infineonraceway.com. Top the Cops™ 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: Brentwood Police Department, Town of Windsor Police Department, Vacaville Police Department, Fremont Police Department, City of Sonoma Police Department, Twin Cities Police Department, Fairfield Police Department, Napa Police Department, Newark Police Department, Novato Police Department, Martinez Police Department and Sonoma County Sheriffs Department.

COST

$15 for students with their high school identification card, and $10 for spectators. For more information, call 800-870-RACE or visit www.infineonraceway.com.

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