A 21-year-old Caroline Springs man and 22-year-old Craigieburn man have been arrested at their houses this morning and charged after a police helicopter tracked their drag race on Boundary Highway, Truganina about 12.15am on Sunday, March 13.
The automobiles the boys have been alleged to be driving - a black BMW M4 coupe valued at $80,000 and a black Mercedes Benz C63 sedan valued at $90,000 - have additionally been seized this morning.
Police allege bystanders watched from the aspect of the highway because the pair drag raced at greater than 150km/h over the velocity restrict.
Each males have been hit with a variety of expenses together with reckless conduct endangering severe damage and unlawfully have interaction in a velocity trial.
The 21-year-old has had his licence suspended and has been granted bail to entrance Sunshine Magistrates' Courtroom in November.
The 22-year-old has been held in police custody to entrance the court docket at the moment.
Victoria police has particularly concentrating on hoon drivers prior to now 9 months, charging greater than 200 drivers and impounding greater than 140 automobiles for alleged hoon exercise.
Appearing Senior Sergeant Simon Borg has mentioned hoon drivers who should not arrested when they're driving dangerously will likely be pulled up at a later date.
"It needs to be fairly clear to these concerned it is solely a matter of time earlier than you obtain a knock on the door in case you're not already caught by us on the night time," he mentioned.
"Racing across the streets in our group is not only innocent enjoyable.
"Once you're travelling at ludicrously excessive speeds with spectators lining the highway, even the slightest error behind the wheel will end in devastation and tragedy."
He mentioned police would proceed to crackdown on hoons and monitor occasions and their individuals.
Anybody with details about unlawful hoon exercise is urged to report this to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au