Texana Raceway Park ready for Season-Opener under new Management

March 21, 2010

There is an excitement in the air at Texana Raceway Park (TRP) this year. The new track officials are “pumped” and everything’s set for a fantastic 2010 season at the quarter-mile dirt track located in Edna, Texas.

A little history: At the end of the 2009 season and during the off-season, there was uncertainty as to the future of Texana Raceway Park. There was no news about the 2010 season and the rumor mill was working overtime with all kinds of stories being told, re-told and told again.

Then in January at the TRP Racer’s Awards banquet, everyone waited in great anticipation to hear what the future of this great racing facility would be. After all the trophies and awards had been presented, track owner Bruce Tesch made the announcement to squelch the rumors and uncertainty.

Tesch stood up and announced that the track would indeed be open for the 2010 season, but that there would be some management changes since he and his wife, Donna, wanted to spend more time with their family and children. He then announced that former track flagman and “Jack-of-all-trades” around the track, Ken Bulsterbaum, had accepted their request that he take over the promoter/track manager role at the track.

New Texana Raceway Park Promoter and Track Manager Ken Bulsterbam

Bulsterbaum, who accepted his new position with great humbleness, has been busy putting the upcoming season in motion with a great deal of support from the Texas racing community.

“We have a new flagman this year,” Bulsterbaum said, “It’s Ricky Konvinka, who is a former racer like me. He brings the experience of a racer to the flag stand and he’s excited to be a part of this race track.

“So now the pieces are in place,” Bulsterbaum continued, “And it’s time to get the new season started. The machinery has been working, fields are mowed, track is prepped, concessions are loaded, drinks are cold and we are waiting for the opening night of the season. Come Saturday April 3rd, we’ll hear those famous words, “Start your engines!” and the new season will be under way. “

Opening night will be a double points night for the racer’s, which should provide a little extra incentive for them. And a “Parade of Champions” for last year’s champs is on the schedule as well.

“We have heard that some racers are coming back after a season or two off,” Bulsterbaum said, “And that a few Houston and Corpus Christi “Hot Foots” will be making a run for the championship in their respective classes too. The ‘word’ is out. We are excited to be racing Street Stocks (bombers), Mini-Stocks, Texana Classic Dwarfs, Hot Stock Trucks, Limited Modifieds, and the “ground-pounding” Modifieds. And on Friday, July 2nd, will be hosting the ASCS Sprint Cars which is always a highlight of any season,” Bulsterbaum concluded.

Check out the Texana Raceway Park website for more information at www.texanaracewaypark.org.

by Nick Holt and Ken Bulsterbaum
Photo courtesy of Texana Raceway Park

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