lenny66

I went out to the track this past Saturday around noon, but did not see any activity. Did I read the date incorrectly??? Lenny66

That's a damn shame. Instead of providing a place for kids to race and make new friends and continue a parents involvement in their kids lives, the county wants to close the track. Sounds just like SAS back in 07, but the city gave no warning there. There should be some type of "historical exception", this place has been there forever. I hope to see a good turnout on Saturday Nov. 12. I'm in. Lenny66

As a fan and a racer, I have alot of great memories at San Antonio Speedway. I spent many a night at that track and met a bunch of great people thruout the years. Driving the buggy around the track and picking up "debris" between practices and between features. Hanging out with my uncle Richard Villanueva in the pits in his tow trucks, watching Bobby "Burrhead" Villanueva win a few championships there. Beaver Stelzig and the Late Model guys battling door to door. TIDA, ROMCO. Super Street Stocks were one of the best classes ever established at SAS. The speed, the excitement, the rivalries between racers, "THE FANS", cheering on their favorite driver, it was a one of a kind atmosphere. Lots of great people and great racing meant that I always looked forward to Saturday Night at SAS. Even though they changed the name thru the years it was always remained " THE FASTEST 1/2 MILE IN SOUTH TEXAS". We will always have our memories of what SAS meant to each of us, but it feels like I have lost an old friend and will always remember her as "the other woman". How about this Sunday when they scream out "Gentlemen start your engines" at Bristol, we have a cold beverage of your choice in honor of "our" 1/2 mile battleground San Antonio Speedway. RIP. Lenny66