oatey220 Posted January 3, 2006 Report Share Posted January 3, 2006 Does anyone remember at Pan American Speedway that the fans could buy a chance or put thier ticket in some kind of drawing to ride with a driver in a "real" race??? I think Pat Lane was one of the drivers that participated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtom Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 They did that one or two seasons, with the hobby class cars. Besides Pat I think maybe Donnie Davis was another, and Billy Constable is another name that stands out. They installed full seats and belts in the passenger side. Not sure why they stopped it; maybe insurance? Do you remember the night one of them hit the fence and turned over on the front stretch? Neither the driver (Can't remember which one) or the passenger got hurt, but can you imagine the smell in that seat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oatey220 Posted January 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 I think I do remember that night..... didnt the car with the rolling stones lips and toungue turn over. It was so long ago, but yet sometimes it seems just like yesterday. As a member of the Oatman family I grew up at Pan American and this web sight has sure reminded me of the times I spent out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txtom Posted January 4, 2006 Report Share Posted January 4, 2006 I saw a picture of one of Harold's Camaros this last weekend; and it is part of a group of photos that I'm fixing to be able to copy. If you have any pictures you can share, there are a lot of folks on this board that would like to see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I remember Speed O rama did that in the C.A.R.A days, matter of fact I think in 1983 Stock Car Racing magazine did a profile about the track and in detail about those weekly drawings. I remember a picture of Larry Houston(sp) crusing the winner around. Those were in super stocks too!!! Insurance would jump @ that idea these days!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhcougs Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Maybe during a race but definitely not in a one-car on track kinna deal. Like anything else, theres an insurance waiver you sign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 They must have done it for 2 years because I rode with Clarence Lovell one time ad Ed Sczech another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
see86go Posted October 19, 2007 Report Share Posted October 19, 2007 The first year, Super Stocks were used for the "Fan Race." Hobby Stock cars were used from the second season on. Frank Torres was another Hobby Stock racer that ran in these races. I think I have a photo of Frank and a passenger somewhere; I will post it if I can find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
see86go Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 Here is the photo of Frank Torres and a passenger. That bar looks a little too close for comfort Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscollier93 Posted October 20, 2007 Report Share Posted October 20, 2007 That must have been fun. I remember at riverside after the races were over and distruction derby was over my dad took me in the outlaw mini around the track. it was kool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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