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 23^rd so fire up your 4x4s and git-r-done.  

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.