Illegal street racers probably look forward to summer vacation. Police officers say many of the drivers are teens who have more idle time because they're out of school.

But this summer Sacramento area law enforcement agencies plan to crack down on young people involved in illegal street racing. And the state of California is helping out in a major way.

The California Office of Traffic Safety has announced it's handing out $4.4 million in grants toward street racing enforcement. Police agencies say they'll use the money to train officers how to detect illegally modified cars.

Last weekend, Citrus Heights police officers patrolled an area around Sunrise Mall, an area where street racers gather and drink. Officers handed out more than 80 tickets. They also arrested five suspects and towed away nine cars.