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Alex Roy, J.F. Musial, and Josh Vietze depart from Mission Control in NYC, piloting the legendary Polizei Interceptor 144A to Homestead Raceway in Miami. After 22 leisurely hours, 14 coffees, 67 law enforcement sightings, countless Black & Mild Wood Tips, 2 Waffle House Aprons, and 4,435 photos, we bring you this video.
Upstate NY morning scenery as seen through the rearview of 144A.
This morning has been filled with uncertainty and unexpected events. Overnight storms and wet weather has been threatening today’s NASCAR race, and many of us are having flashbacks to The Bog. As Kommandant Roy was navigating up River 17…sorry, I mean Route 17 to Watkins Glen, he was flagged off the road by our friends in blue. All of us at Polizei HQ East and West checked under our matresses for bail money when we awoke to this text message from Roy, ‘This cop is curious and not a NASCAR fan.’ Leave it to Roy to find the only Trooper in NY who is NOT a NASCAR fan only miles from the track on raceday!
To our relief Roy is back on the road and ready to rendezvous with Andy Lally and the rest of team TRG at Watkins Glen. The track is drying out and order seems to be restored to the kingdom. Our live race webcast featuring Master Pilot Rene Villeneuve, and the most feared man in Forza 2, John Morley, will be broadcasting soon…
The unbelievably titled Russian newspaper Argumenty i Fakty reports that Brad Pitt inspires sufficient fear among speeders that…well…you better read this for yourself.
The ultimate irony of Team Polizei’s existence - if not the reason for its survival, if not growth - is our popularity among law enforcement.
I don’t mean popularity as in speeding tickets…I mean actual popularity, which is why Team Polizei hereby invites ALL members of law enforcement - on or off-duty, uniformed or plainclothed - to come join us @ The Rolex Grand-Am Race this weekend at Watkins Glen. If we’ve met, you know who you are. If not, come anyway. We’ve got a lot to talk about.
And if you’re coming, let us know via e-mail.
Er…and if you’re interested, we sure wouldn’t mind a police escort - for our own safety, of course - anywhere along the route from NYC to Watkins Glen…say…Friday…
Are cool GM police interceptors gone forever?
It is a sad day in the automotive world as GM files for bankruptcy, but while everyone worries about its stock price, restructured debt obligations and fire-sale prices for its subsidiaries, we at Polizei HQ are sad for another reason, because GM’s passing marks the end of the era of cool police interceptors. Sigh.
Today, Team Polizei salutes the two finest police vehicles GM ever produced; the 1992 F-body CHP IROC B4C RS interceptor, and the 1996 LT1 Caprice 9C1 police cruiser…
Continue reading ‘Requiem For The IROC B4C RS: Farewell to GM’s Legendary Police Interceptors…’
And here it is. The e-mail from the real Polizei - sent from a personal address in a cute font and color - that led to our Banned Sale last week.
Obviously, I had to remove his information, but if you read the full message after the jump, I’d be grateful for any insights into his psychology. I have my theories, but first, let’s hear yours first.
Even I didn’t think we could get away with it forever. Alas, what appeared a friendly e-mail exchange with an actual Polizei officer took a nasty turn…that will probably lead to the ban of Team Polizei 144’s current merchandise.
Yes. It’s true. The Polizei 144 clothing line is in danger.
Which is why I am taking pre-emptive action. Now. Before it’s too late.
As of 1600hr EST, all original Polizei 144 jackets are on sale.
Pricing? Up to 45% off.
Availability? Limited, or until seizure by our former friends.
Secure one of the remaining Polizei 144 jackets now.
Before it’s too late.
Details to follow, including screenshots of the initial communications between the Polizei and Team Polizei…
“Les Go Fast” was what the French police called a group of drug couriers who used high-end German cars to transport coke and weed throughout Europe. Carrying up to 1400 lbs of contraband, “Les Go Fast” were famous for using an SUV as a “rabbit” to spot police and run over any that tried to block the road. They didn’t go the stealth route, they simply drove so fast it would have been too dangerous to try to stop them.
Now there’s a movie coming out about them on October 10th. Unfortunately…for many…it’ll only be released in France. (Thanks to Chris M. for the tip…)
Continue reading ‘“Les Go Fast” - Unstoppable(?) Drug Runners Inspire Movie?’
And you thought the nationwide surveillance story was bad news? The National Motorists Assoc. just posted this story about tests being carried out in the UK involving satellites being used as a speed-limiting device. Currently, three types of systems are being evaluated: an advisory mode that informs or reminds the motorist of the speed limit, another version that would apply the brakes or limit fuel, but that can be overidden and, lastly, a system that would take over complete control and not allow for driver over-ride. Thankfully, it would be a voluntary system, but, according the Telegraph UK, 54% of those asked said they’d opt for some type of system.
Photos: space.gc.ca/peterwu-teampolizei
The Newspaper.com reported that nation’s two largest red light camera vendors both have plans to turn their photo-ticketing cameras into a nationwide surveillance system. "We are moving into areas such as homeland security on a national level and on a local level," Redflex regional director Cherif Elsadek said. And in a proposal to the Arizona state police, ATS, the second-largest vendor, told the agency that their cameras could be integrated into a national vehicle tracking database. This is similar to the plan in the UK that will utilize their average speed cameras to help police "keep tabs on criminals and political opponents."
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