Kinston, Ala. (WDNews) — A suspect is in custody after stealing the South Alabama Speedway pace car and multiple electronics. Fortunately, both the car and equipment were recovered intact.
The stolen pace car, still containing the Speedway’s equipment, was located in the backyard of a residence on Highway 189, just three miles from the racetrack. The suspect fled on foot, prompting a search by Coffee County’s K9 unit. Covington County’s K9 unit joined the effort, tracking the suspect nearly five miles before apprehending him near Highway 52, down the road from the racetrack.
South Alabama Speedway extended their gratitude to all law enforcement involved. They also shared a statement with WDNews: “A very special thank you to Chief of Police of Kinston, Matt Whigham, for working tirelessly to recover the pace car.”
More details about the arrest will be released soon.
