Dallas-based ZAK Products recently unveiled its ‘Back the Blue’ #83 Toyota Camry that honors the Dallas Police Department and all fallen officers since the foundation of the department in 1881, including those from the July 7 tragedy. This car, which will be driven by BK Racing’s Matt DiBenedetto at the AAA Texas 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on Sunday, November 6, is the first of its kind supporting a police department. ZAK revealed the car’s design at an event at Toyota of Dallas that commemorated the bravery and sacrifice of the men and women in uniform who serve the city of Dallas each day. The event helped raise money for families of the fallen officers through the Assist the Officer Foundation. Emblazoned in black, blue and white, the design was inspired by current DPD cruisers and incorporates the ‘Back the Blue’ badge on the hood and doors. The design also includes the names and badge numbers of the five fallen DPD and Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) officers who lost their lives on July 7. Eighty four names were also inscribed on the hood, naming all of the fallen DPD officers since 1881. DiBenedetto’s firesuit also takes design cues from Dallas Police Officer uniforms.(ZAK Products), see an image of the car on the #83 team paint schemes page.
