Get All Your 2008 Points Standing Fix With A Click …

1/9/2008

Use the new link on the left hand side of the page to get your 2008 Points Standings. This includes all SAMDRL points races and IMDRA Division 4 points standings.

Final Results in the 2.50 Index Class Points Race …

12/30/2007

What an exciting 16 weeks of racing. "Bad Joe" Braddock jumped out to an early lead, winning 8 events with 2 different cars, but several racers made it interesting towards the end. In total, there were 6 different winners throughout this series: Joe Braddock, Kip Scharf, Donnie Legnon, John Schneider, David Mares and Darron Legnon. When the smoke had cleared, Joe had come out on top, taking the SAMDRL 2007 2.50 Index Class Points Championship. Congratulations to everybody that participated! 2008 will be even more exciting!

Joe's Rail

794

Jeff

214

John Jato

678

Dean

147

Kip

617

David O

106

Moo

604

Darron

543

Alfred

Donnie

513

Cudaman

David M

411

Glenn

Richard

404

Kevin

Joe's FC

233

Chris

New Racer Welcomed…

12/30/2007

Longtime racer David "Wolfman" Mares is a beaming man these days as he announces an addition to the pack…..his newborn son Brandon David, born December 26th, to he and the love of his life and fellow racer Jacque. Welcome Brandon and congrats mom and dad!

New Points Series To Begin In 2008 Just Some of the News …

12/30/2007

The SAMDRL will host 2 Points Series this year. Not only will the popular 2.50 Index Class be back, but we will encompass the points series format for the Combined Bracket Class. There will be a total of 3 Points Series in 2008, the first beginning on the 5th of January and continuing until May 31st. The second points series will start on June 7th and continue until September 27th. The third series will be contested from October 11th thru December 27th. We will take each racers best 8 races in each series. Should there be a tie at the end of the series, we will count total event wins and, if necessary, count qualifying positions. Each weekly winner will have their name and winning date engraved on the trophies. The winner of each point series will take home the covenant trophy in each class.

Also new for the 2008 season will be $5.00 entry fees! That's right! We're going back to 1999 prices! 5 bucks a car will get you in to the best racing around! Where else can you get so much enjoyment for just 5 bucks? The only exception will be special events and the ever popular pot races.

2008 Racing Schedule is Posted …

12/23/2007

The 2008 racing schedule for the San Antonio Model Drag Racing League has been posted. The new year promises a ton of racing action. Be sure to set your calendar to all the exciting events. Hover your mouse over the little red icon in the calendar date box to view details about the event/race. Also, there is a quick view towards the bottom of the calendar.

Racer First To Claim $100 Prize…

12/11/2007

Local racer John Schneider is the first racer to win back-to-back-to-back events during our 2007 Bracket Class Racing Series. He and a handful of other racers came close several times but John was able to close the deal this weekend, holding off all others. Congrats on the accomplishment!!!!!!!

Time Change Affords Drivers An Earlier Chance To Race….

11/4/2007

The SAMDRL reverted to it's winter schedule on November 3rd. This allows for a more comfortable racing schedule during the cooler temperatures, plus it makes for a full, fun day of racing. The track times are:

Track Opens………….12 noon

1st Round of Qualifying……....…2:00 PM

2.50 Index Class Points Updated …

12/25/2007

The points in the 2.50 Index Class have gotten a bit closer, thanks to Joe's early exit and John's TQ and victory. Will John catch Joe in the final race or does the trophy go home with Joe? This weekend will tell!

Joe's Rail

762

Jeff

214

John Jato

678

David O

106

Kip

617

Moo

604

Alfred

Donnie

513

Dean

Darron

486

Cudaman

David M

411

Glenn

Richard

404

Kevin

Joe's FC

233

Chris

2008 Racing Schedule is Posted …

12/23/2007

Merry Christmas From The SAMDRL !!!!!

12/21/2007

JJ the "Hot Rod Hound" and BB the "Nitro Chow" want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Years! Thank you for making the 2007 racing season such a success!

It's Coming Down To The Wire in the 2.50 Class Points Race …

12/16/2007

The 2.50 Index Class is proving to be one of the best classes around. The heads-up competition is killer in every aspect. "Big Bad Joe" took a huge early advantage and watched as others scrambled to claim their spot in the points. Now, with just 2 races left, the numbers are starting to get a lot closer. Who will be the ultimate winner in this class? Here are the current points standings:

Joe's Rail

762

Jeff

214

Kip

603

David O

106

Moo

564

John's Jato

508

Alfred

Donnie

491

Cudaman

Darron

486

Glenn

Richard

392

Dean

David M

348

Kevin

Joe's F/C

233

Chris

Racer First To Claim $100 Prize…

12/11/2007

Texas Twister Points Series Race Results Posted…

12/11/2007

The final results for the 4th and final race in the HAMDRL/SAMDRL Texas Twister Points Series have been posted. This series netted over 45 entries throughout the 4 race series. Congrats to everyone who competed.

Time Change Affords Drivers An Earlier Chance To Race….

11/4/2007

Track Opens………….12 noon

1st Round of Qualifying……....…2:00 PM

Local Texas Racers Claim Their Spot in RC Drag Racing History…

10/13/2007

With the dust settling from the recently held 2007 IMDRA World Finals, several local racers emerged as class leaders with their performances. Right off the bat, Joshua Wood from Dallas took top honors in the Dragster/Rail Concours with his incredible skull paint job. Very nice. SA residents Glenn Discus, David Olsen and Darron Legnon were tops in the Bracket class as Glenn TQ'd, David claimed the B-side win and Darron took all the marbles on the A-side. Dallas racers Marvin Jackson TQ'd in the Top Alcohol Funny Car/ Dragster class while Mike Barge took the runner up honors. Marvin also set a new Alcohol dragster et record. The Extreme class belonged to San Antonio as Alfred Rodriguez took runner up and Bob Antelope won the event. Alfred also set a new world record of 100.2 mph for this class, shattering the old record by 6 mph! Dallas based Joshua Wood set the et bar at 1.307, also shattering the old record. David Guerrero, of San Antonio, claimed TQ in Nitro Top Fuel and then went on to grab the runner up spot.

2007 IMDRA World Finals Nets Numerous World Records….

10/13/2007

The 2007 IMDRA World Finals held October 4th-7th produced numbers that have not been seen before, with 11 records being set during the competition. Drivers actually dipped into the record books 72 times, ultimately ending up with the 11 new records being set. Dallas resident Joshua Wood ran a personal best speed of 108.2 miles per hour, while Jim "Rainman" Shauer nearly broke into the 1.2 second et range when he ran a number one qualifying time of 1.316 seconds. Be sure to read about the event, which was a huge success. Plans are already under way for the 2008 event!

Wet-n-Wild Labor Day Dash 4 Cash reveals World Record Performances !!!!!

9/2/2007

OMG !!!!!!!! What a weekend. With racers from Dallas and Houston in attendance, San Antonio drivers had their work cut out! Ultimately, San Antonio took home the gold, but Houston took 2 of the 3 podium spots back to H-town with them. The big talk was of the accomplishments by one Extreme racer in Alfred Rodriguez. Alfred's first run of the day was a half-track crashing, 3/4 track tire blowing, going across the finish line sideways 1.40 second run. If Alfred could get his car back together, he should break into the 1.3 second group. Well, not only did he get into the 1.3's (several times!) , only the second person in the world to accomplish this and the first to do this during IMDRA competition, but he also broke the 100mph barrier during 1st round of Extreme eliminations. Yes, he won that race! Read more on the write-up to see what happened and who took home the money!

Big Bad Joe Knocks Off Racers for the 5th Consecutive Race !!!

8/28/2007

Bad Joe Braddock took home his 5th consecutive win in the 2.50 Index class this past weekend, making him the odds on favorite to win the overall points at the end of the year. This class will take a racers best 7 event points and add them up. There is still a great chance for all racers to catch Joe, as the points will start to get tighter as the year winds down. It is figured that the difference in points will come down to less than 10 points when it's all said and done. Racers, don't give up hope. December 29th will tell the tale!

Texas Twister Points Series: 3 Down - 1 To Go !!!!!!!!

8/5/2007

The Texas Twister Points Series concluded in San Antonio this past weekend and will be heading back to Houston for the exciting conclusion at the 2007 Autorama in the George R. Brown Convention Center in front of thousands of car enthusiast and gear heads on Thanksgiving weekend. Race number 3 provided several exciting races and exposed several drivers to race issues. They now have approximately 4 months to get all the issues resolved. Will they? November will tell! Check out the results from this weekend bash. It was a blast!

New Points Series Introduced at Weekend Event…

7/29/2007

The popular 2.50 Index Class at Litespeed Raceway has spawned a new battle. A battle that will take racers to the end of the 2007 racing season. Racers will compete in the next 14 events. Points will be taken from each racers best 7 races. The racer with the most points at the end of the last race (December 29th) will claim the title of 2.50 Index Class 2007 Champion! Each weekly winner will pose with the trophy and have their name and winning date plated on the trophy for all to see. After the December 29th race, the overall winner will be announced and their name will be engraved on the front plate. The trophy will be awarded to the champ at the January 5th race. Good luck to everyone!

Texas Twister Points Series Continues Next Weekend !!!!

7/27/2007

The third race in the hotly contested Texas Twister Points Series returns to Litespeed Raceway on Saturday, August 4th. Houston, Dallas, San Antonio and all points in between will battle it out for points and trophies, ultimately awarding the championship to the top dog at the 4th and final race in the series at the Houston Autorama Thanksgiving weekend. There's plenty of time for anyone to compete. We're just half way done, but you might be the next Tony Schumacher to pull it off at the last event! 15 bucks to enter. Track opens at 10:00 with qualifying to get under way at high noon. It's sure to be a blast!

The 3rd Annual Big 4th Texas Shootout Pot Race Gets Hosed By The Weather…

7/7/2007

With so many straight days of rain, was it a surprise that this weekends race would be cancelled? Well, yes and no. There was no rain when drivers started arriving at the track but nobody expected to see the track under water! That's right. We've apparently had enough rain to flood the field to the left of the track. The excess water then began spilling onto the left lane of the track. At its worst, there was over 2 inches of water covering the entire left lane. This race will be cancelled with no plans to make it up, due to the existing race scheduling.

The Lampasas Ultimate RC Drag Racing Shootout was Completed!

7/3/2007

Mother Nature sure tried her best to screw with our race, but very persistent racers with blowers, brooms and shop vacs had something to say about that! Shortly after 2nd round action in Bracket, the skies opened up. After an hour long delay, the racing resumed. The racing surface was second to none. Local racer Bob put his LiPo powered creation through it's paces, dropping a 1.42 at 94 mph on it's first pass. Unfortunately, his next pass would result in severe damage to his car after completing a 1.45 pass and finding a safety cone at the top end of the track. The car looks to be repairable and he will be back. For a complete rundown of the incredible event, check out the link to the left or go to Weekly Winners.

Lampasas Bound With The Hammer Down !!!!!!!

6/5/2007

Okay racers! Mark your calendars! June 30th is the date. The event…….the first RC drag race in Lampasas, Texas. It's a FREE race, so there's a bonus right off the bat! Also, racers from all over Texas will be in attendance, making this a large event, possibly as big as the 2006 IMDRA World Finals! Who knows! But don't be left out. This trophy race will host a Bracket class, Monster Truck class and of course, the ever popular EXTREME class, with cars reaching the 100 mph mark. The super tight, seal-coated track, is as smooth as can be with tons of shutdown area. Perfect for putting down some serious horsepower! Lampasas lifeguards will be manning the concession stand to take care of our munchy needs! Check out the race flyer for all the details.

SAMDRL Summer Time Schedule Around The Corner...

5/26/2007

With Summer heat making it's way quickly into the San Antonio area, the SAMDRL will be reverting to the Summer schedule on June 23rd. The track will open at 5:00 PM with the first round of qualifying to get underway at 7:00 PM. That's right race fans, Racing Under The Lights!

1st Annual Memorial Weekend Cash Grab Race Rained Out…

5/26/2007

The 1st annual Memorial Weekend Cash Grab race was to have taken place on Saturday, May 26th, but Mother Nature had other plans. With a forecast of 80% chance of more rain and thunderstorms looming in the distance, SAMDRL decided to pull the plug on this event. This race will not be rescheduled. We will resume weekly racing activities on Saturday, June 2nd.

2.50 Index Class To Be Introduced at SAMDRL This Weekend…

5/15/2007

The SAMDRL is proud to introduce a new class of radio controlled drag racing this weekend. The 2.50 Index class will pit fast cars against each other in a true heads-up battle. A class that does not require a big bank roll to compete in, this class should provide some of the best racing action yet. As an added bonus, a mini series will accompany this new class. During our next 5 regular weekend race days, racers who compete in this class will be trying to earn points through qualifying and final elimination positions. Racers will take their best 3 efforts, add them together and divide by 3 to create their overall average score. The racer with the highest score, after the June 30th race, will have their entry fee paid for at the Labor Day Weekend Dash 4 Cash race that following weekend. 8 bucks gets your car entered in this class unless you are entered in another class that evening. Then your entry fee is only 2 bucks! Wow! 3 rounds of qualifying with the driver closest to the 2.50 index being awarded top qualifier. Points system can be found below. Get those cars ready! Cars entered in the 2.50 class are not eligible for the contingency payout.

Local Racers Return From "The Rock"…

5/15/2007

SAMDRL's Extreme standouts "Mr. Speed", Bill Poisso and "Dragster" Kevin Weaver, made believers out of the rest of the racers gathered at Rockingham Dragway. Mr. Bill, owner of Litespeed Engineering and designer of perhaps the best extreme car in the Area 51 dragster, watched with pride as his cars claimed all sorts of top qualifying positions and captured several victories at the recent IMDRA Spring Nationals at Rockingham, North Carolina. Bill recently ventured over to the dark side and tried his hand with electric power as Dragster Kevin brought out an idea to Litespeed Raceway one fine day. With a little help from Mr. Bill, Kevin was soon flirting with world record times and speeds. During one test and tune session at "The Rock" before qualifying, Kevin stood the world on edge as he took his Area 51E/ Castle Creation sponsored rocket to an unbelievable 1.466 seconds at 104 mph! Absolutely unbelievable! Great job guys! Congrats on your accomplishments!

Texas Twister Points Series Race #2 is a done thing…

5/7/2007

The Texas Twister Points Series Race #2 is done and over. Houston has taken the title back with them thanks to the awesome driving of Lyn "Big Max" Pate and his funny car. Great job! Congrats to everyone who participated and enjoyed the fun and festivities of pro RC drag racing here in Texas. Thanks to everyone who made the trek to participate in the second race of this 4 race series, where the overall points winner will be crowned in Houston at the Autorama in November. Read more about our race here.

IMDRA Points Handed Out At The SAMDRL Ultimate Cash Grab Pot Race…

4/15/2007

A windy day greeted racers competing in the 1st annual SAMDRL Ultimate Cash Grab Pot Race, April 14th. Despite the winds, the racing action was wild, fast and fun. Litespeed Raceway saw it's first 1.4 second blast from Kevin and his incredible Litespeed Area 51electric dragster. See how he faired in the Extreme class. Heavy hitter Joe, our last money winner, gave grief to just about everyone in the Bracket class. See if he took home the money!

What A Time At The IHRA Amaile Oil Texas Nationals !!!

3/27/2007

The San Antonio Model Drag Racing League enjoyed 4 days of drag racing atmosphere at the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA) Amalie Oil Texas Nationals at San Antonio Raceway in Marion on March 23rd, 24th and 25th. So many cars were displayed that there was absolutely no more room on the table! What a beautiful thing! So many racers and their team members came by to check out our cars, many amazed at the speeds they are capable of. Check out the write-up and pictures of the event. For those who attended, what a time! For those that missed out, get ready for next year!!!!! Thanks, thanks and thanks to all the racers who allowed us to display their cars, gave of their time and helped out at the booth and just made this the best display yet!

Cold Hard Winter Cash Blast Race Was A Doozy !!!!

2/19/2007

SAMDRL's first pot race of the 2007 racing season is in the record books. The 2nd Annual Cold Hard Winter Cash Blast Race was indeed a blast. Weather was interesting as a continuous, steady 15 mph wind out of the North made the starting line quite tricky, but most drivers were able to traverse the 132 feet of remaining asphalt with little to no problems. The temperatures hovering in the mid to upper 60's meant finding your nitro tune, while the electric guys were trying to figure out the racing surface. Racers from Dallas and Houston came to SA to give the SAMDRL a run for it's money, and that they did. Drivers also competed for valuable IMDRA Division 4 Regional Points. These points will be used to determine the best of the best in the South-central area, including Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, New Mexico and of course, Texas. Read the entire race report by clicking on the link below. Thanks to all that participated and congratulations to the winners and runner-ups! Job well done.

Cold Hard Winter Cash Blast Race Results

Boy Scout's Pinewood Derby & HAMDRL Texas Twister Events Are In The Books...

2/1/2007

The 2007 Boy Scouts of America Pinewood Derby race concluded on Saturday, January 27th, with a huge crowd of both racers and parents. SAMDRL was privileged to again attend this event, setting up a display showcasing several of the hottest rods and racers around.

The following Sunday saw several SAMDRL racers, in addition to members of the Dallas gang, converge on the Houston area to participate in the HAMDRL Texas Twister Points Series race. A brand new Texas racing location was christened with super exciting racing.

New Races Announced for SAMDRL's 2007 Schedule…

1/22/2007

The San Antonio Model Drag Racing League is proud to announce 2 new races in the 2007 Dash 4 Cash race series along with the advent of the 4 race Houston Area Model Drag Racing League Texas Twister Point Series races. These races are set for the following dates:

1/28/07-HAMDRL Texas Twister Points Series Race #1

Track 21 Houston, Texas

4/14/07-SAMDRL Ultimate Cash Grab race

Litespeed Raceway San Antonio, Texas

5/5/07-HAMDRL Texas Twister Points Series Race #2

Litespeed Raceway San Antonio, Texas

5/26/07-Memorial Weekend Cash Dash Race

Litespeed Raceway San Antonio, Texas

8/4/07-HAMDRL Texas Twister Points Series Race #3

Litespeed Raceway San Antonio, Texas

11/23-11/25 - HAMDRL Texas Twister Points Series Race #4

George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, Texas

Be sure to consult the Schedule Page at the top for all of the exciting SAMDRL race dates and race information!

SAMDRL Announces A New Contingency Award For Racers !!!

12/10/2006

The San Antonio Model Drag Racing League is proud to announce a new twist in racing at Litespeed Raceway. The SAMDRL will award the first racer to win 3 races back to back to back, a $100 cash prize! Here are the specifics:

A driver must win 3 weekly race events in a row (not counting other pot races or National events).

Off weekends do not count so the winner of a race prior to an off weekend, will be in contention the following weekend, for their 2nd win in a row.

The wins must be back to back to back.

Only 1st place winners are eligible. Runner-Ups and B-side winners are not in the running. You must place 1st.

For drivers racing multiple cars, the wins are based on the winning vehicle.