If you’ve ever wondered what happens when retired police cruisers trade the highway for a dirt track, you’ll have your answer this August.
The Cops & Robbers Crown Vic Showdown is set to take over Travelers Rest Speedway on August 14–15, promising a weekend of loud engines, flashing lights, flying dirt, and plenty of friendly rivalry.
What Is the Cops & Robbers Crown Vic Showdown?
The event features Ford Crown Victoria sedans—the iconic full-size cars once used by police departments across the country—racing wheel-to-wheel on the dirt.
While many Crown Vics have been retired from law enforcement service, they’ve become surprisingly popular in grassroots racing thanks to their durability, rear-wheel-drive platform, and affordable parts.
At Travelers Rest Speedway, competitors will battle for:
- $5,000 to win
- $500 to start
- Racing on August 14–15
Organizers say more details, including race formats and entry information, will be announced closer to the event.
Why Crown Vics?
The Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor earned a legendary reputation for reliability during decades of service with police agencies across North America.
Today, many of those same vehicles have found a second life on short tracks where drivers appreciate their:
- Strong body-on-frame construction
- V8 power
- Affordable replacement parts
- Competitive, close racing
The result is exciting racing that’s often as entertaining as it is unpredictable.
Travelers Rest Speedway
Located just north of Greenville, Travelers Rest Speedway has become known for hosting unique dirt-track events that attract racers and spectators from across the Southeast.
The Cops & Robbers Crown Vic Showdown is expected to be one of the most unusual races on the 2026 schedule, combining the nostalgia of retired police cruisers with the excitement of dirt-track competition.
Planning to Attend
If you’re thinking about going, now is a good time to mark your calendar.
Event Dates
- August 14–15, 2026
Prize Purse
- $5,000 to win
- $500 to start
As additional information is released—including ticket prices, race schedules, driver entries, and spectator details—we’ll update this page.
Whether you’re a longtime dirt racing fan or simply want to see a field of former police cars battling for bragging rights, this promises to be one of the Upstate’s most memorable motorsports events of the summer.
