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JET02WRX · 12-13-2006, 08:47 AM

Indiana Police Clock Teen at 142 Mph
By Associated Press
Tue Dec 12, 4:15 PM

VALPARAISO, Ind. - A teenager charged with driving 142 mph along a four-lane divided highway said he was speeding home so his parents wouldn't be mad at him for being late, police said.

Brandon D. Raap, 16, faces speeding and misdemeanor reckless driving charges and could have his license suspended, police said.

Porter County sheriff's deputies stopped Raap along a rural stretch of U.S. 30 at 12:40 a.m. Saturday after a radar gun clocked his 2004 Subaru Impreza going almost 90 mph faster than the posted 55 mph limit, police said.

It might be the fastest speed ever recorded on the northwestern Indiana county's roads, said Porter County sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Tim Emmons.

"Most people's cars won't go that fast," he said.

Raap told police he was late getting home and didn't want his parents to be angry, Deputy John Brubaker said in his report. Raap told Brubaker he didn't have a curfew but is usually home by midnight.

Brubaker didn't arrest Raap, who had a valid Colorado license, but told him to drive straight home and call him within an hour. Raap's mother, Cindy Raap, called instead and Brubaker told her what happened.

The Associated Press left a message with Raap's parents at their home in Valparaiso seeking comment. They declined to comment when contacted by the Post-Tribune of Merrillville.

"Kids sort of have tunnel vision," Emmons said. "They're so concerned with not getting yelled at or grounded, they place other people's lives in jeopardy."

The highway has two lanes in each direction, divided by a median, and traffic is usually light that time of night, Emmons said.

Gorilla Unit 33 · 12-13-2006, 09:02 AM

wow wonder how long there gonna suspend him for

JET02WRX · 12-13-2006, 09:25 AM

I'd bet since he was more the twice the limit...not till hes 18, plus completion "driving and saftey" courses...

JSeoul · 12-13-2006, 09:51 AM

I am just wondering how he got caught. Hot damn. 140+ is crazy.

ozthunder · 12-13-2006, 09:58 AM

Isn't there a speed where they just give up?

MuddyREX · 12-13-2006, 10:15 AM

He's gonna get the belt....

05Accent · 12-13-2006, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JSeoul

I am just wondering how he got caught. Hot damn. 140+ is crazy.

thats what im wondering.. maybe he just pulled over when he saw the lights. but at that speed why?

den9 · 12-13-2006, 11:17 AM

if it was a motorcycle no question i wouldnt stop, i wouldnt even have a license plate

JSeoul · 12-13-2006, 11:42 AM

was the cop parked on the side of the road clocking? i just don't see even the kid saw the cop turn on his lights going that speed. The fastest i've gone was 110-115mph in a car and I couldn't see anything but straight ahead of me. thats nuts. If i was the kid, I would of kept going. you know your already screwed, might as well try to outrun them and hide somewhere. haahah

OutOfStock · 12-13-2006, 12:19 PM

It dosent say much what he got fined with...isnt normally going that fast mean handcuffs?

DC Hunny5 · 12-13-2006, 12:46 PM

i didn't think indiana had roads that were that straight that you could be going that fast... i thought that was more like...farm lands haha

james_ls · 12-13-2006, 02:10 PM

I'm assuming their laws are different than ours. 90 over you'd be in a nice cold box for a night.

I wonder if it was modified....had to be doesn't it??

drew · 12-13-2006, 02:22 PM

why the hell would you stop if you pass a cop at 140 ? by the time they got up to speed you would be a mile or so away

05Accent · 12-13-2006, 02:26 PM

i know.. seriously.. i guess he saw the lights and panked.

delspool · 12-13-2006, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by james_ls

I'm assuming their laws are different than ours. 90 over you'd be in a nice cold box for a night.

I wonder if it was modified....had to be doesn't it??

a stock srt4 could do a little over 140 so an sti probably could too

05Accent · 12-13-2006, 02:30 PM

well we dont know if it was an STI or not..
just says 2004 Subaru Impreza.

PotenzaSub · 12-13-2006, 04:26 PM

I'd never go over 100 while driving at night. Sure I've done 120+ but that's in the daytime (with little traffic ofcourse). Imagine if a deer had run out in front of his car. By the time he saw it, it'd be way to late to stop. He'd be dead instantly.

99SL2_Modder · 12-13-2006, 04:34 PM

god DAMN that's fast.

Admittedly, I've done a buck 24 and not gotten pulled over. It was quite easy to see in front and around me, but forget about stopping if anything were to have had jumped out.

He must have blown past the cop and noticed, and immediately pulled over before the cop even put it in drive.

"Drive straight home and call me in an hour." Woah. Talk about lax. If that had been PA, your ass would be on the ground with a boot on the back of your head, in cuffs, and one hand on his gun as he's yelling in your ear.

R33P3R007 · 12-13-2006, 04:54 PM

no deer on 95.

99SL2_Modder · 12-13-2006, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R33P3R007

no deer on 95.

Deer on 276/76.

Truth. Saw a TT that grille-carve one. The rear portion sat on the barrier, the front portion was off the road, and cubes of deer on the ground. I had to wash the work truck after accidentally spinning the tires in the pool of rank dead deer goo.

12-13-2006, 08:47 AM	#1
JET02WRX Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chester Co. Member #2133 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon iTrader: (1)	Guess he shoulda got rid of the speed limiter... Indiana Police Clock Teen at 142 Mph By Associated Press Tue Dec 12, 4:15 PM VALPARAISO, Ind. - A teenager charged with driving 142 mph along a four-lane divided highway said he was speeding home so his parents wouldn't be mad at him for being late, police said. Brandon D. Raap, 16, faces speeding and misdemeanor reckless driving charges and could have his license suspended, police said. Porter County sheriff's deputies stopped Raap along a rural stretch of U.S. 30 at 12:40 a.m. Saturday after a radar gun clocked his *2004 Subaru Impreza* going almost 90 mph faster than the posted 55 mph limit, police said. It might be the fastest speed ever recorded on the northwestern Indiana county's roads, said Porter County sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Tim Emmons. "Most people's cars won't go that fast," he said. Raap told police he was late getting home and didn't want his parents to be angry, Deputy John Brubaker said in his report. Raap told Brubaker he didn't have a curfew but is usually home by midnight. Brubaker didn't arrest Raap, who had a valid Colorado license, but told him to drive straight home and call him within an hour. Raap's mother, Cindy Raap, called instead and Brubaker told her what happened. The Associated Press left a message with Raap's parents at their home in Valparaiso seeking comment. They declined to comment when contacted by the Post-Tribune of Merrillville. "Kids sort of have tunnel vision," Emmons said. "They're so concerned with not getting yelled at or grounded, they place other people's lives in jeopardy." The highway has two lanes in each direction, divided by a median, and traffic is usually light that time of night, Emmons said. __________________ 2002 WRX "Fun-Wagon"

12-13-2006, 09:02 AM	#2
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12-13-2006, 09:25 AM	#3
JET02WRX Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chester Co. Member #2133 My Ride: 2002 WRX Wagon iTrader: (1)	I'd bet since he was more the twice the limit...not till hes 18, plus completion "driving and saftey" courses... __________________ 2002 WRX "Fun-Wagon"

12-13-2006, 09:51 AM	#4
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12-13-2006, 11:17 AM	#8
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12-13-2006, 11:42 AM	#9
JSeoul Tri-State Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mechanicsburg, PA Member #2712 My Ride: 2006 Acura RSX Type-S iTrader: (0)	was the cop parked on the side of the road clocking? i just don't see even the kid saw the cop turn on his lights going that speed. The fastest i've gone was 110-115mph in a car and I couldn't see anything but straight ahead of me. thats nuts. If i was the kid, I would of kept going. you know your already screwed, might as well try to outrun them and hide somewhere. haahah __________________ **SURJE.Motorsports InnovativeMotorWorks** \| To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BBMessenger PIN: 24A39C04

12-13-2006, 12:19 PM	#10
OutOfStock Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southampton/Shippensburg, Pa Member #25 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra iTrader: (0)	It dosent say much what he got fined with...isnt normally going that fast mean handcuffs? __________________ I hate my car

12-13-2006, 02:10 PM	#12
james_ls TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Warrington Member #1614 My Ride: 1998 Acura Integra LS//VTEC iTrader: (0)	I'm assuming their laws are different than ours. 90 over you'd be in a nice cold box for a night. I wonder if it was modified....had to be doesn't it?? __________________ *Heller Dope* - When the ** is doper than Hellen Keller; it's Heller Dope To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures. BUY MY STUFF!** To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 signatures.

12-13-2006, 02:22 PM	#13
drew Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Broomall, PA Member #2617 My Ride: fuzion & exploder iTrader: (8)	why the hell would you stop if you pass a cop at 140 ? by the time they got up to speed you would be a mile or so away

12-13-2006, 04:26 PM	#17
PotenzaSub Tri-State Addict Join Date: Jul 2006 Member #2213 iTrader: (0)	I'd never go over 100 while driving at night. Sure I've done 120+ but that's in the daytime (with little traffic ofcourse). Imagine if a deer had run out in front of his car. By the time he saw it, it'd be way to late to stop. He'd be dead instantly.

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