From Road & Track · Joe Kucinski · · 50s
London Audi Race Car Stolen and Recovered
London thieves stole a $460,000 race car and trailer, then police recovered it within hours.
In brief
London thieves stole a $460,000 race car and trailer, then police recovered it within hours. Power Maxed Racing recovered its stolen $460,000 Audi race car and trailer after thieves demanded ransom. Originally reported by Road & Track.
Stolen Audi Race Car
A $460,000 British Touring Car Championship Audi was stolen from a locked trailer at Excel London exhibition center.
Ransom Demand Made
Thieves contacted Power Maxed Racing team principal Adam Weaver via FaceTime to negotiate ransom for the car.
Police Recover Car
Police found the stolen Audi and trailer just 10 minutes from the theft location in London.
Reward Offered
Power Maxed Racing offered a £25,000 cash reward for the return of the stolen race car.
Here's the gist
Power Maxed Racing recovered its stolen $460,000 Audi race car and trailer after thieves demanded ransom.
