> Remember, theft is a crime of opportunity so if
> you can minimize your exposure you're that much ahead of the
> game.
No doubt a crime of opportunity...you really don't need to secure your rims
that well, just better than your neighbor in the paddock ;-).
Sorry, just had to inject some humor into all the doom and gloom. :)
-Carl
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Don Leitao [mailto:dimpala95@thegrid.net]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 8:47 PM
> To: ba-autox@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Like your wheels, reality check!
>
>
> As a former (retired) police officer, I second what Don has written
> about a little common sense as it pertains to security of ones
> unattended property. Hell, I've had friends loose rims and tires from
> Sears Point when we've run there. A minimal investment of
> about $15.00
> for a 10-12 ft length of chain and a padlock does wonders. There are
> always light poles or similar that you can chain and lock your wheels
> and jack to. If you're worried about marring your rims, just
> be careful
> when you thread the chain through the wheels. Valuables like
> wallets and
> phones should never be left in the open. As has been said, the areas
> where the event sites are located are not in the best parts of the
> cities. Most have "projects" within walking distance from the event
> sites. I know I have personally challenged conspicuous people at a
> couple of the events but there were three of us making the challenge,
> me, Smith and Wesson ;-) . However, I don't usually take
> along my two
> friends to these events. Remember, theft is a crime of
> opportunity so if
> you can minimize your exposure you're that much ahead of the
> game. After
> all, nothing is for sure but it sure would look strange
> seeing someone
> with a hacksaw or bolt cutters going at a chained set of wheels. Not
> what your common thief wants to do out in the open with lots
> of people
> walking around.
>
> Donald Leitao
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