"I was sick:" Locked trailer stolen, unique pink go-kart inside; why this is about more than the money

DOUSMAN -- The racing community in Dousman is feeling a big loss over a little pink car. It was stolen on Friday, September 18th from outside a home in Slinger. The go-kart's owner says it's not about the money -- it's about the kids.

Lisa Brux pink go-kart

This go-kart has a lot of sentimental value. Its owner has been racing it for six years in Dousman, and during that time, it has gotten a bit of a reputation as a favorite among the kids.

"Ever since I was a little kid I wanted to be a race car driver,"  Lisa Brux said.

Brux is known at the Badger Kart Club as the driver of the little pink and white kart.

Lisa Brux

"I get out there to race, but the kids are always out there by my trailer. I get hugs from them and it`s just -- it`s about the kids and that`s what really hurts right now," Brux said.

When Brux left for work on Friday, her kart was inside a locked trailer parked outside her home in Slinger. When she returned from work, the trailer was gone.

"I was sick. I pulled into the driveway and I didn`t even make the corner and I noticed it was gone," Brux said.

Slinger police estimate the total value of the items stolen at $5,000. Brux estimates the total value at $12,000 to $15,000.

Lisa Brux go-kart trailer

"The kart stand, the kart, the motor, the tools, the air compressor," Brux xaid.

But Brux says it's more about the sentimental value than the money.

"Just a kick in the stomach. It`s the kids and that -- I still get choked up. It`s about them and they`re devastated like I am," Brux said.

Badger Kart's tight-knit racing community is rallying around Brux -- trying to get the word out about the theft on Facebook.

"Any information is helpful. If you saw anything regarding the black trailer or noticed it gone -- just say something," Brux said.

Lisa Brux pink go-kart

Some have offered to loan Brux karts so she can finish her racing season. Her partner, Pinkalla, has found her a temporary replacement -- but Brux is hoping the thieves will do the right thing and at least return the pink and white kart.

"I`m optimistic that these people will do the right thing, but the more time goes by and I have no answers, nobody`s seen anything, the less likely I`m gonna find it," Brux said.

Brux says she feels the thieves were likely after her trailer vs. what was inside it.

Lisa Brux pink go-kart

Anyone with information can call Slinger police -- or post tips on Facebook by CLICKING HERE.