Fort Stockton - Sanderson,TX
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Fort Stockton - Sanderson,TX |
P.O. Box 416
Fort Stockton , Texas 79735
Ph. (432) 336-3331 Ext. 238;
Fax (432) 336-7642
“One of the Most Challenging Open Road Races in the World”
April 2010
Big Bend Open Road Race
Sit back, buckle up and get ready for the ride of a lifetime. That’s what the Big Bend Open Road Race brings to Fort Stockton and Sanderson each April. This event alone brings in hundreds of people to these small West Texas communities from all over the U.S.
This year’s Big Bend Open Road Race will have something for everyone; so make plans now to be a part of this exciting event in West Texas. The event starts off in Sanderson on Wednesday, April 21st and Thursday, April 22nd with activities for the racers including registration, technical inspections, rookie school, practice runs, and qualifying. A Welcome Party will be held in Bi-Centennial Park at 5:00 p.m. The public is invited to attend.
On Friday, April 23rd, the activities move to Fort Stockton for additional racer functions; including a Car Show from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. in Zero Stone Park. Everyone is invited to come meet the drivers and see their cars. The parade will depart from the park at 5:30 p.m. and will proceed North on Main St. turning left (West) on Dickinson Blvd. and continuing to Everts.
For Saturday, April the 24th Annual After Race Party in the Park will be held in Rooney Park from 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. The racers will end up here after they cross the finish line. There will be music, food, and drink and lots and lots of FUN! Everyone is invited to come out and see the cars, take photos, get autographs, etc. Don’t miss out on this Racing fun event. Volunteers are still needed. For information call (432) 336-3331, ext. 238 or visit our website at www.bborr.com.
CONTACTS:
* Race Coordinator – Kenda Furman, 432-336-3331 #238
E-mail – kenda.furman@pcsbank.net* Race Director – Randy Archer
E-mail – stocktonrodders@hotmail.comDATES :
* April 21st to 22nd– Registration, Rookie School, Qualifying, Practice Sanderson, Texas
* April 23rd– Registration, Tech, Car Show & Parade Fort Stockton, Texas
* April 24th – Race (starts just south of Fort Stockton; 3 miles) Fort Stockton, Texas
After Race Party in the Park!! Fort Stockton, Texas
Race Banquet Fort Stockton, Texas
COURSE :
* Fort Stockton to Sanderson, Texas and back, closed from 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., U.S. Highway 285.
* Distance – 118 miles (59 miles each way)
* Down to Sanderson the first 10 miles are basically straight and the last 50 miles have 59 turns and a great many elevation changes.
* Top Speed – 220.8 mph By Dave Golder in 2002
COMPETITION STRUCTURE :
Divisions/Classes – Street Rod Division 85, 90, 95
Touring Division 100, 105, 110
Grand Touring Division 115, 120, 125
Grand Sport Division 130, 135, 140, 145 150
Super Sport Division 155, 160
Unlimited Division Unlimited (180 plus)
The first five divisions are conducted in rally like fashion – closest average speed to the class wins. In Unlimited it is the fastest down and back. Cars regularly compete at speeds well in excess of 200 mph.
