Wednesday, November 3, 2010

A Thrill of a Different Sort



Chunky's Burgers; Home of the Four Horseman Burger


So far i have described several thrilling experiences around San Antonio that involve going fast, big engines, and high heights. For the last entry in this blog i chose to break from that mold and describe an adrenalin rush of a different sort. I was inspired by a friend who felt up to this challenge around this time last year and he will be the first to tell you, only true daredevils need apply. The experience that i describe is known as the "Four Horseman Challenge" and all that you must do is ingest a hamburger and keep it down. Seems simple, well it isnt. This is the single hottest burger on planet earth, scientifically proven to be so. On top of this half pound patty of meat there are jalapenos, serranos, and a habanero sauce. That is plenty to send me running for the hills because I personally am NOT a fan of spicy. However the real heavy hitter in this foursome of spicy pain is known as the Bhut Jolokia or "The Ghost Chili". This demon pepper belched from the bowels of a pheonix that likely resides in the 7th circle of hell rates over 1 Million on what is known as the Scoville Scale, a scale that rates capsaicin content in substances. The next closest thing on this scale to the Ghost Chili is weapons grade pepper spray. My friend Charlie came back after his attempt in October of last year with the grisly details. After only a few bites he convulsed and vommited so hard that the blood vessels in his eyes burst leaving him with a demonic red glare, and at his insistence no sane human should ever attempt to eat this burger. I am inclined to agree with him, but as it is my duty to inform you all of the craziest things to entertain yourself around the city i was compelled to write about this burger. 4206 Callaghan Road if you dare, i will gladly accompany you for moral support from a distance.


Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Big Trucks. Bigger Mess.


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Just a mile or so down 1604 off of 1-37 there is a place where trucks are big and roads are an afterthought. If you want to go and see something unlike you've ever seen before this is THE place to go. Crowds are rowdy and cheering as trucks with over 1000 horsepower tear down a drag racing track made entirely of mud. With eight different categories to race in you can be sure the excitement is fair and fun to witness. For a $30 entrance fee you can even take your own truck right on down and race yourself! For those participants who worry about staying safe rest easy in knowing there are extensive safety regulations for all racers from first timers to seasoned veterans. It is hard to describe this place in words; it is truly an experience that needs to be seen in person. With the bleachers shaking from the trucks, mud being sprayed everywhere and excited fans screaming for their favorite truck to pull through this is a un-miss able atmosphere for anyone who would claim to enjoy a thrill. I highly recommend heading down to the San Antonio MudDrag track at the nearest opportunity, the next scheduled race is this Friday October 23rd so fire up your 4x4s and git-r-done.  

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

No time for Siesta, Lets go Fiesta

The Poltergiest
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I’ve decided to keep with the theme of big name theme parks this week by giving you my opinion on Six Flags Fiesta Texas, one of two very big attractions right in the heart of San Antonio. I must confess that being from north Texas i am a little bit partial to Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington, but Fiesta Texas has some pretty exciting rides nonetheless. Two in particular caught my attention, first The Poltergiest (pictured above) which boasts the most complicated layout of any ride at the park and rockets passengers out at 60 mph almost immediately and does not take a break throughout its 1:15 ride time. I have to say that this blue and yellow beast caught my eye as far as looks are concerned, but as far as substance I was very psyched to see the Superman: Krypton Coaster profiled. It is the largest steel roller coaster in Texas, a state known for big, and to top that off the entire ride experience is floorless to simulate the Man of Steel personally flying the thrill seeking passengers over the Texas landscape. With over a dozen large scale thrill rides Six Flags Fiesta Texas is definitely worth the price of admission, and I will personally be headed back as soon as I can manage to find a free weekend. Next time I will be sure to take you all off the beaten track of well known thrill parks and introduce you to something just a little bit muddier.

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Is that DOLPHIN laughing at ME??


The Great White 
thanks to themeparkreview.com

SeaWorld is a name synonymous with San Antonio in the hearts and minds of young children, mostly because they just might get a stuffed representation of Shamu at the end of the day. SeaWorld is not just a glorified aquarium for kids and their parents anymore however but has added all sorts of exciting attractions for us who prefer a bit more adventure in our adventure parks.  SeaWorld San Antonio currently has 2 major roller coaster attractions, one being the Great White (pictured above) and the second named the Steel Eel. The Great White can boast the title of “Texas’ first inverted steel roller coaster” and rockets passengers up to 50mph through 5 different loops and barrel rolls. The Steel Eel is a different sort of coaster known as a hypercoaster, which aims to maximize weightlessness throughout its 2 minute 3700 foot journey. In addition to the two exciting roller coasters currently operational at SeaWorld there is a new “flying” coaster planned to be built known as the Manta, which would suspend riders on their stomachs to simulate the sensation of flying over the entire amusement park.  All in all SeaWorld may not be the most exciting thrill park I will visit in my life, but it is definitely worth the visit not only for their very well done rollercoasters but for the overall experience, which is thrilling in itself.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

The Life of an Adrenalin Junkie


Kingda Ka, the worlds tallest and fastest roller coaster
courtesy of Pablo Costa and Six Flags Great Adventure

Do you ever find yourself bored just sitting and reading books? Is that made for T.V. movie just not exciting enough? Do you long for heart-pounding jaw-clenching gravity-defying thrills but don’t know where to find them? Well my friends you have come to the right place. In my blog entitled “Risk it to get the Biscuit” I intend to share with you my experiences around the San Antonio area and give information about upcoming attractions that will fuel your adrenalin as well as old favorites that never cease to give a thrill. The sorts of things that I will give details on in later posts include local theme parks like SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas, as well as some lesser known attractions such as the San Antonio MudDrags (essentially drag racing on a mud track with large trucks). As a student-athlete at Trinity University I often find myself wishing I could be doing these sorts of things 24/7 rather than grind out papers after exhausting myself during long football practices but if I can’t be doing them I may as well be helping others to get their adrenalin fix. Look ahead to find out about some of the most outrageous events a thrill-seeker could dream of in the San Antonio area and find out how they stack up to some of the more well known ones around the world.


Yeah, I'm a thrill seeker, but crikey, education's the most important thing.”

- Steve Irwin