RodneyRodriguez Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 I remember that 01 car he raced there when my dad did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metroracer Posted December 10, 2017 Report Share Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) Maybe Nick can tell us about what became of Robin McCall & Eddie B. that race there when the track was called Hwy-16 Raceway in 1980-1981 era.   I raced with them both a few times around that time.   Boy oh Boy, they could get it done at that track for sure.  that track is where those two very good drivers & also Greg Davidson showed me how to "Diamond Arc the Turns There" to help keep up the RPM's a little better.   the turns seemed to be very much steeper right in the center in the very early years to me. in the early years that is how it was done there. now in later years I think after the track surface settled in after several years of racing, I believe the trend was maybe rim-riding style for the fastest way around..... I can remember after a few seasons on from being new in 1977,  the racing surface kind of became kind of ripplely some what right in groove in those turns.  that was a little of pain to deal with. had very good times at that race track for sure....all of the racers in that area were the best.....also the S.A area race fans sure did love their racing at Hwy-16 oval track, but also the Drag strip that was right behind the front stretch grand stands as well..... "we don't know what we got, Till its gone...put up & pave a parking lot....." thanks SA Speedway for the good times in my life a very long time ago !!!!!!!! Edited December 11, 2017 by metroracer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 (edited) WE ran the arc in 06 tps race only cuz the car was tight in the heat race and no more practice .I ask the driver if he would throw something of his hint hint  out the window and try that diamond arc .boy he put a trust in me hoping I fixed that car other wise junk going home ..he pulled the dust off the walls up there and won the race ..you were right it helped with the rpms and that let him get a good run off the turn ...the next race everyone else moved up ....the other thing he told me going into those turns did not help his brakes all .they did not slow the car down with having to drive into the turns further ...scared him .. Edited December 11, 2017 by HiTech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted December 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 47 minutes ago, HiTech said:  ...scared him .. Rick Rapp used to say that if you didn't scare yourself at least once a lap, you weren't going fast enough... And yes, the fast way around SAS was to diamond turn 3-4 and do whatever it took to get through 1-2. A lot of wrecks coming off two with so many different lines being used to navigate and exit that turn.   Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted December 11, 2017 Report Share Posted December 11, 2017 (edited) well that s good to know rick was human .I only ran that one race in tps and I never got comfortable I scared myself every lap  in three and four going in through or exit ..turn one I loved it turn two you better hit the exit right or spin or hit the wall that appeared to come at you but fun track ..had a fast car handle wise just rookie driver and a fuel issue .still finished third so wasn't all that bad I guess ...;;;  I know there or many drivers who have much larger scares than me . john Kelly comes to mind didn't he land out in the parking lot . Edited December 11, 2017 by HiTech Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowOnDirt Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 2 come to mind....spinning out Jimmy Spillar last lap and a few races later passing Colt J. last lap coming off 4 to win. Of course David U. was my spotter.  haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 I know Greg Davidson sailed off turn 3 and bounced off a car or two. I have a picture somewhere of Eddie Bierswalle (know spelling cant be right) Late Model resting upside down on top of a MG.Was there when Joe Aramendia took flight between 1 and 2. Called in life flight helicopter which was the coolest thing. Aramendia was ok copter left without him. Man I miss that place! Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowOnDirt Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017   Sitting in the spotters area eating a candy bar and having Steve G. yelling on the radio. Last race leading points had to finish....had a flat, didn't have time to put all the lug nuts on, so I said just put 2 on and lets go. He yelled for the last 3 laps..."YOUR TRYING KILL ME".   PS Does anyone remember the "MOON" controversy from the grandstands one Friday night? Mark might...haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arob Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 I was there , saw it all. I think that was the biggest crowd in SAS history to boot! The fire extinguisher and its aftermath was a special moment as well. As was the topless girl in the drag strip pit area. Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Slick Yoemans I believe was the first to leave the yard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted December 17, 2017 Report Share Posted December 17, 2017 Rodney are you talking bout skipping out . four wheeling .daredevil stunts praying for angel wings . I want my momma . oh hell  lord save my A@@.. did he start the over the wall gang ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted December 18, 2017 Report Share Posted December 18, 2017 indeed, he was the first closely followed by the Palestine flash Pinky Pinkston if I remember correctly. Seems like after that is was a who's who of took that scary ride. I'm getting older by the day and my memory is fading so if I can wrong hopefully someone will set me straight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gdelv Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Hello all. My name is Gary. I was the Deputy who worked pit security starting with Joe Horn and for many years after. Thanks to all of you I also have fond memories of the track and devolved friendships over the years. Some of you sure made my Sat nights challenging !! Anyone have any idea what Frank Torres and Jim Phillips are up to ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Frank Torres has passed on. His son Johnny is on this forum and has been actively running dirt for quite a few years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDillner51 Posted February 18, 2021 Report Share Posted February 18, 2021 On 12/15/2017 at 10:23 AM, NowOnDirt said:   Sitting in the spotters area eating a candy bar and having Steve G. yelling on the radio. Last race leading points had to finish....had a flat, didn't have time to put all the lug nuts on, so I said just put 2 on and lets go. He yelled for the last 3 laps..."YOUR TRYING KILL ME".   PS Does anyone remember the "MOON" controversy from the grandstands one Friday night? Mark might...haha Ok I have to know this Moon story! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh42 Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 On 2/18/2021 at 3:10 PM, MDillner51 said: Ok I have to know this Moon story! Is this the Matt Dillner? You know San Antonio Speedway would be the perfect track for Lost Speedways. If you are adding it to Lost Speedways you need to talk to Nick Holt and Tom Taylor those two could tell you everything you need to know about that track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickracer Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 Agree! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted February 20, 2021 Report Share Posted February 20, 2021 So many great stories and colorful figures from San Antonio Speedway/HWY 16 along with amazing talented drivers. The story of how 16 came to be is amazing to say the least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfeiffer Posted June 2, 2022 Report Share Posted June 2, 2022 Hi, I’m reaching out to all San Antonio Speedway race fans,X- track administration and drivers for anyone that can remember the motorcycle races that were held at San Antonio speedway back in 1979. I ran in the first motorcycle race held there and came in second place. It was more of a promotional thing where they were testing the waters for motorcycle racing at the track. Shortly after that I had to relocate up into the northeast part of the United States for job related reasons. I never did get to follow up on the progress of the motorcycle racing but the one thing that stays with me was going through the turns sideways at about 80+ and hitting the straights at about 140. Yes it’s been so many years ago and almost seems like a dream but It’s part of my past just like San Antonio speedway is to so many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
top_shelf_12 Posted June 19, 2022 Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 The moon story wouldn't be an exchange between I believe Chris Davidson and Mark Chrudimsky would it? Think the Davidson clan found out that night that Mark will pretty much do anything that was a good time. I remember another moon story from SAS too. Full moon racing was always weird and sometimes dangerous at SAS. One night in particular, there was an effort to bring in a crane, hoist a piece of wood or something to block the full moon from view. Believe it was the Howell group since they owned a crane service if memory serves correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickHolt Posted June 19, 2022 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2022 On 9/7/2019 at 5:02 PM, Gdelv said: Hello all. My name is Gary. I was the Deputy who worked pit security starting with Joe Horn and for many years after. Thanks to all of you I also have fond memories of the track and devolved friendships over the years. Some of you sure made my Sat nights challenging !! Anyone have any idea what Frank Torres and Jim Phillips are up to ? Jim Phillips is still kicking and sends me a note on Messenger every now and then. As mentioned, Frank passed on several years ago, but his kids are still very active in the dirt track scene. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyRodriguez Posted June 20, 2022 Report Share Posted June 20, 2022 LSSZ if you are free around 6:45p Monday Leroy Farmer is calling RUSS to tell some tales! https://revvedupsportsshow.com/Â click LIVECAST at the top if you are not a Facebooker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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