Resist the Race (RTR) is a safe-streets initiative based out of Vancouver, BC, Canada. Founded by Detective David Bruce-Thomas of the Vancouver Police Department, it is run by both Detective Bruce-Thomas and Constable Rob Quilley of the Richmond RCMP.

RTR is based on a belief that by working with car enthusiasts by assisting them in finding a safe place to pursue their love of motorsports, they can be effective in reducing street racing in our communities. The Officers have put their beliefs into action and the result is RTR. RTR has an ongoing collaboration between the police and the car community to create legal race events ,attend street meets and car shows, and connect “online” through the internet.

The Officers put in countless hours finding venues, organizing events and contacting sponsors but their work has been validated by the response from the car community. RTR is picking up speed in the enthusiasm shown by the participating car clubs and members.

In return for the opportunity afforded by RTR, car enthusiasts are asked to
“Resist the Race” (street racing).

PARTICIPANTS

RTR currently has 4 police officers who donate their time to the program:

VPD Detective David Bruce-Thomas, Auto Crime Section
RCMP Corporal Rob Quilley, Richmond Detachment
RCMP Constable Tim Shewe (Ret), Parksville Detachment
VPD Constable Tyrone Sideroff, Vancouver Police Department
RCMP Constable Mike Cordarin (Reserve), Coquitlam

Auto Clubs participating:

• Revscene.net
• VCMC
• Vancouver Civics
• CACC
• SCCBC
• UBCSCC
• BCMA
• 604Club

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

RTR is offered free of charge to participants, however, sponsors and donations are welcomed. To make a donation or assist in sponsoring this worthwhile program, please contact:

Detective Bruce-Thomas
Vancouver Police Department
Phone: 604 717-3231
Email: david.bruce-thomas@vancouver.ca

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If you would like to learn more or participate with Resist The Race Program, please visit the contacts section for contact information.