The Kentucky State Police is featuring a modern interpretation of a heritage-inspired American muscle car for its Trooper Island raffle this year: the 2012 Dodge Challenger R/T Classic.

Shrewdly engineered with modern performance advancements and the DNA of its legendary forefather, the Challenger hits the road with a 5.7-liter, 372-horsepower HEMI V8 engine that delivers a throaty rumble and fuel saving technology of up to 25 mpg highway.

It’s driver-friendly with a five-speed automatic transmission and its rear-wheel drive suspension transfers hardcore power to the road providing moves to match its muscle.

A sculpted, pitch black exterior makes it a real looker with a lean, menacing, low profile that features a stylish, long-nose form with functional hood scoops, hood-to-fender stripes, a rear spoiler and power sun roof.

The upscale, dark slate gray cabin provides comfortable seating for five and best in class rear head and leg room. Topped off with a spacious 16.2 cubic inch cargo trunk and more than 45 safety and security features, the Challenger sits apart from the pack with an unbeatable combination of fun, nostalgia, power and functionality.

Tickets are $10 each. For a chance to put your brand on a 2012 Dodge Challenger, contact any Kentucky State Trooper, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer or any of the 16 KSP posts located throughout the state. Only 20,000 tickets will be sold.

In addition, tickets may be purchased at four locations in Albany – the Clinton County News at 116 N. Washington Street, Monticello Banking Company Albany Branch on Cross Street, the office of Dr. Michael Cummings in the Twin Lakes Medical Arts Building and at Winsett Family Photography Studio on Rainbow Drive in Albany.

The winning ticket will be drawn on August 26th at the Kentucky State Fair. Ticket holders do not have to be present at the drawing to win. Raffle winner is responsible for all tax and license fees.

Trooper Island is a free summer camp for underprivileged boys and girls age 10-12 operated by the Kentucky State Police on Dale Hollow Lake in Clinton County. It is financed entirely by donations, no public funds are used.

Each year, the camp hosts approximately 700 children, providing good food, fresh air, recreation, guidance and structure and esteem-building activities designed to build good citizenship and positive relationships with law enforcement officers.

Visit www.kentuckystatepolice.org for more information.

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