Two General Motors employees were arrested in Bowling Green after police caught them racing new Corvettes in excess of 100 mph on public roads.
Alexander Thim, 27, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, and Mark Derkatz, 30, of Windsor, Ontario, were charged with racing a motor vehicle on a public highway, reckless driving and speeding.
Alexander Thim, 27, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, and Mark Derkatz, 30, of Windsor, Ontario, were charged with racing a motor vehicle on a public highway, reckless driving and speeding.
Police said around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday they observed three 2020 Corvettes turning onto Lovers Lane and accelerating heavily.
According to the arrest report, a red Corvette reached 120 mph in the left lane and a white Corvette reached 140 mph in the right lane. The posted speed limit on the road was 45 mph.
Police said the third Corvette did not participate in the race.
Officials said GM owns all three cars involved in the incident.
After they were pulled over, the men told police they were GM employees and had recently left the Cue Time bar.
Both men were held in the Warren County Regional Jail on a $1,000 bond
According to the arrest report, a red Corvette reached 120 mph in the left lane and a white Corvette reached 140 mph in the right lane. The posted speed limit on the road was 45 mph.
Police said the third Corvette did not participate in the race.
Officials said GM owns all three cars involved in the incident.
After they were pulled over, the men told police they were GM employees and had recently left the Cue Time bar.
Both men were held in the Warren County Regional Jail on a $1,000 bond
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