By Steven Symes 
Australia, just like the US, has been dealing with an ongoing problem of muscle car theft, and thieves just pulled of a big job. Up to eleven vehicles were stolen during the Powercruise #99 event at Queensland Raceway, which is located in Willowbank, outside of the Brisbane metro area.
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Enthusiasts gathered at the track for an all-day event, many of them driving their prized muscle cars. However, those who parked in a gravel lot had a rude surprise when the gathering was over, finding their rides were long gone.
According to 7News Brisbane, that gravel lot didn’t have surveillance cameras and wasn’t patrolled by security. In other words, the thieves had plenty of time to take as many vehicles as they wanted.
Among the stolen rides is a heavily modified Chevy Nova and quite a few Holdens, including Commodores and HSV models. In other words, they were all heavy-hitting V8 muscle cars thieves just love to steal.
Police are on the lookout for the vehicles, but we sadly think recovering them will take a miracle.
Whether you live in Australia, the US, or anywhere else, this sad tragedy should serve as a reminder that if you haven’t beefed up the security on your ride, now’s the time to start. An immobilizing device and an alarm that pushes notifications to your phone are great places to start.
After all, a lot of thieves carry ignition reprogramming devices that allow them to take newer cars in just a few minutes, unless you have aftermarket security installed.
Just in case, putting at least two GPS trackers in your vehicle is also a good move. Wired systems can be found more easily, so if you use one, we suggest something wireless and even simple, like an Apple AirTag to throw thieves off and help with the recovery of your ride.
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