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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 05:33 PM
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What is the closest track to Austin? San Antonio Raceway
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 05:39 PM
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ya, just got to SAR, take 35S, to 123, then west on I10
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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temple dragway too. Take I 35 other direction
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 05:43 PM
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temple dragway too. Take I 35 other direction

do you want him to wreck and die?
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 06:11 PM
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do you want him to wreck and die?
seriously? never been to either, but have heard of both SAR and Temple. whats the deal with Temple?
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 06:38 PM
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lol, as mentioned, just go to SAR
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Old Aug 19, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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seriously? never been to either, but have heard of both SAR and Temple. whats the deal with Temple?

it's real slick
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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ya, just got to SAR, take 35S, to 123, then west on I10
What days / nights are they open to just run what you brung? Fees?
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by john_sblendorio
What days / nights are they open to just run what you brung? Fees?

http://www.sanantonioraceway.com/schedule.htm
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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I like SAR. Midnight Maddness can be good sometimes too.
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Old Aug 22, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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What? TAD not hook? Thats news to me!!!!

But seriously last time out there I didnt hook til third gear....
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