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Topic: Brea Lopez midget found
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oetken
December 13, 2006 at 11:33:33 AM
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I've just read on the racing one forums, that Brea Lopez Midget has been found by a Flying J truckstop near Kansas City. Here is a link to the topic at racing one. http://community.racingone.com/forums/thread/93190.aspx

Thanks to everyone for getting the word out.


Davis Oetken

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December 13, 2006 at 12:15:38 PM
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- If you are a member of the racer community, Dan Press and Brea Lopez extend the biggest heartfelt thank you to everyone. The car has been found thanks to you.

Two truckers early this morning, a William and a Darren (known as Bear) drove by some brown buildings next to a flying J truck stop in the Kansas city area, and one of the two spotted the midget sitting outside of a white trailer and commented to his partner that he just saw a midget sitting in the wide open between these buildings. The other trucker, being a serious racing fan, immediately responded and said "What!, I just read about a stolen midget on one of the message boards. They went back, and sure enough, there was the midget, trailer, and the Dodge Pick-up. The truckers than called Dan and informed him they were standing there staring at the #25.

Dan contacted the police. Shortly following a Mark Hockemeier, a police officer from Kansas city (and a racer himself) contacted Dan to report that he and his partner, Brandon Steele were responding. At the same time, Officer Lambert, who is a police officer in the Kansas City area and married to Rachel Lambert, cousin to Rob Lindsey, past president and now business manger for the WMRA heard of the find, and responded. All three officers arriving pretty close to each other.

Status - the contents of the trailer are gone - tools, spare parts, generator, lights, heater, and the personal luggage of Dan's and Brea's. However, the car is INTACT, no visible signs what soever of damage or missing parts. Brea's drivers' bag was not taken, Helmet, drivers suit, Hans were left in the trailer. The locks on the trailer were gone and some damage to the drop gate is evident. Spare Tires mounted on Wheels were left, however, spare axels, quick change rear were also taken.

The drivers door handle on the Dodge Ram Pickup broken (gaining access) and the ignition on the column was stripped out.

Once the officers confirmed and did their police stuff at the location, Rachel Lambert than made arrangements for the #25 midget and trailer to be dropped at a secure location (locked compound) and the Dodge Ram was taken to a nearby Dodge Dealership. Mechanics at the dealership, when the P/U came in knew it was the "racers" stolen rig, and quickly assessed the damage and ordered the needed repair parts.

Dan reports he most likely will be flying out within one to two days to bring hauler, trailer, and the #25 back home.

Yes, Brea didn't make it to PRI - however, thanks to the racing community, the excellent work of Marty Boyer in getting the word out on the radio stations, and the posting of the theft on the message boards,
Brea and the #25 will be racing this spring.

Dan Press and family, Brea Lopez, and the whole WMRA community so thank each and every one for caring and aiding in the recovery.

The bond of racers, never cease to amaze.
Thank you, everyone!

Dan Press / Brea Lopez
#25 WMRA
Vader, Washington


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blitzman
December 13, 2006 at 02:37:04 PM
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Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To bad the other stuff was stolen. But at least the main 3 was there, Truck, trailer, & car.


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December 13, 2006 at 10:13:43 PM
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Goof for them gettin that back. After the initial theft it is probably somewhat of a relief to get back what they did. Those dirty thievin bastards will get whats comin.


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jbracing62
December 16, 2006 at 06:39:24 PM
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One can only hope there is a special place in hell reserved for thieves. I just read the other day about the "Green Mamba" jet dragster being stolen. It was recovered cut into 3 pieces, and the engine was later found in a scrapyard. ~John~



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