Unfortunate luck has befallen former Verizon IndyCar Series driver and owner Sarah Fisher.
SI Karting, a new karting facility owned by Fisher, fell victim to theft on Thursday. Fisher confirmed on social media late Thursday (Mar. 24) evening.
Per Fisher’s tweets, a lone assailant made off with computer equipment from the facility. Footage captured by security cameras in the building show the assailant to be a middle-aged man, seen wearing a West Coast Choppers jacket.
Some unfortunate news today. We had computer equipment stolen from sikarting. This man is a… https://t.co/wMjTL7VihF
— Sarah Fisher (@SarahFisher) March 25, 2016
Wearing a westcst choppers jckt. I'll reward anyone who identifies him 2 us. Will not tolerate this in my building. pic.twitter.com/OPixMJ1jDb
— Sarah Fisher (@SarahFisher) March 25, 2016
A reward of $1000 has been offered to anyone that can identify the person of interest.
“We will not tolerate this behavior on our street,” Fisher wrote on Instagram.
Fans are encouraged to contact SI Karting or Speedway Police should they have any information on the suspect at large.
I'll reward $1000 to anyone who identifies our person of interest. Thank you guys for all your help!!!
— Sarah Fisher (@SarahFisher) March 25, 2016
Fisher and husband, Andy O’Gara, began construction of SI Karting late last year, with a target opening date of April 1. The $5 million, 60,000-square foot facility will feature both an oval track and a 14-turn, multi-level road course, along with conference rooms and a restaurant.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available.
Aaron Bearden is a Frontstretch alumnus who’s come back home as the site’s Short Track Editor. When he isn’t working with our grassroots writers, he can be found talking about racing on his Morning Warmup newsletter, pestering his wife/dog or convincing himself the Indiana Pacers can win an NBA title.