Go Torque - Trade News Direct Issue 1 2016 | Page 16

HOLDEN REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT
TO BEAT THE HEAT - WA

Almost every night, young
drivers around the country
enter into a dangerous game
of cat and mouse with local law
enforcement officials as they try
to seek out locations to engage
in illegal street racing events.

The Beat the Heat (WA) Inc
program was designed to
build alliances between young
drivers and the Police by using
the common interest of motor
sport to provide opportunities to
educate young drivers.

It happens in virtually every major
city around the world. While their
parents sleep, young men and
women sometimes in their own
cars, sometimes in the family car,
sometimes by merely spectating,
are prepared to risk life and limb
in the pursuit of 'fun'.

It is hoped that this interaction
will bring about changes in

Yet despite the accidents, arrests,
fines and the danger and risks
associated with Illegal Street
racing, this activity has been going
on for over 50 years. Luckily there
is an alternative to make a safer
playground for today’s youth.

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attitudes that will encourage
responsible driver behaviour and
acceptance of the road rules in
the community. Holden has long
been a supporter and sponsor of
Beat the Heat (WA).
Holden recently reaffirmed its
ongoing commitment to Beat the
Heat (WA) Inc. by donating a black

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