July 24, 2011

Thanks to the efforts of our Missouri Law Enforcement participants, $38,895 was raised for Special Olympics of Missouri.

First Place and Top Cop honors went to Aaron Bolinger of the Cole County Sheriff's Department. The Special Olympic athletes also voted the team's car as "Best Looking". The Cole County team was the second highest fundraiser by collecting over $5000.

Travis Yeager with the Versailles Police Department battled from a 13th place start to capture Second Place. This was the teams first appearance in the Battle of Badges race.

Third Place was captured by Chief Kyle McIntyre of the Holts Summit Police Department. Chief McIntyre earned the "Hard Charger" award by coming all the way to the front from an 18th place start.

The Jefferson City Police Department FOP #19 team led by driver Steve Weaver was awarded the "Most Money Raised", collecting $8000.

Drivers...Start your engines!!!  Missouri Law Enforcement Officers will be rolling out on Lake Ozark Speedway for the second annual Battle of the Badges Law Enforcement Race on Saturday, July 23, 2011 in Eldon, Missouri. 

2011 represents the 26th year that Missouri Law Enforcement Officers have supported Special Olympics through their annual Law Enforcement Torch Run.  We are once again proud to join their worthy cause by promoting this sure to be exciting, fun filled event for the second year. 

All funds raised for the Battle of the Badges will go toward supporting Special Olympics year round sports training and competition program for the more than 15,000 Missouri athletes across the state. 

This race will feature Missouri's finest Law Enforcement Officers participating in an eventful race.  The officers will be driving late model Ford Crown Victoria's that will provide a "cop car" look for the race. 

Trophies will be given for the following…Feature Winner, Second Place, The Hard Charger, Best Looking Race Car, and The Most Money Raised by a Team for this event.

In 2010, our 21 participating departments and agencies raised over $40,000 for Special Olympics. Please help us continue keeping smiles on those Olympian faces.  Mark your calendars now and come participate in an exciting night of racing to benefit a great cause!

Pits open at 4:30 pm
General Admission opens at 5:00 pm
Hot Laps start at 7:00 pm
Racing begins at 7:30 pm

Please note our start times have changed due to the excessive heat experienced in the area.