10.16-19.2009 // Texas Mile – Goliad, Texas
http://www.texasmile.net/index.php
The Texas Mile has grown rapidly since their inaugural event in October 2003. Participants come from all edges of the United States, Canada and Mexico to test themselves and their motorized equipment on the fastest and most challenging 1-mile track in the world. They achieve their top speed in 1-Mile and shut down in a 1/2-Mile. This bi-annual Motorsports Festival is created for performance enthusiast - Welcoming Motorcycles, Performance Street Cars, Race Cars and Land Speed Racers.
Spectators enjoy seeing the cars and motorcycles on the track and visiting with the participants in the paddock. There are onsite concessions to enjoy while at the event. For more details, see the rules and regulations section for participants and spectators.
Get off the highway and come out to The Texas Mile. It is like running on a straight 1 1/2 mile section of open highway without the fear of tickets and jail time. A High Speed Shoot-out and Land Speed Racing Venue that compares to the likes of the infamous Bonneville that beckons one to "Drive in Your World, Race in Ours!"
Directions to The Texas Mile in Goliad, TX:
- From Houston, Texas - near Beltway 8 (also known as San Houston Toll way).
- Take US-59 South (also known as Southwest Freeway). Approximately 105 miles towards Victoria
- At Victoria, stay on US-59 South (also known as SR-115 loop). Approximately 32 miles towards Goliad
- At Goliad, stay on US-59 South (also known as SR-239); Approximately 16-17 miles to Berclair
- At Berclair, turn right onto FM 883; Travel approximately 5-6 miles to: FM 1351 - Turn right
- Travel approximately 2-3 miles; Be looking for Goliad Airport or Goliad Airpark Signs
- Turn left into facility onto Airpark Road; Travel through the red gate.
