Car thieves have broadened their targets well beyond the Hellcats and Kias commonly taken from driveways, now going after race cars as well. A recent example from Everett, Washington involved a stolen race car that was recovered after being stripped of parts.
The theft of specialized competition vehicles adds a frustrating new wrinkle to the ongoing crime wave. For owners who invest heavily in their race cars, having one stolen and dismantled represents a particularly painful loss.