Sat, Aug 12, 2023

Historic Tour of San Antonio 2023

Walmart SuperCenter

About this event

San Antonio has had more battles fought within its city limits than any other town in North America. These battles occurred while San Antonio was under the jurisdiction of Spain, the Republic of Mexico, The Republic of Texas, the Confederate States of America, not to mention the United States. This Road Rally will take you to the approximate location of each site, however the exact location of some of the sites is not known and other sites were running battles that ranged over several miles. If you want a more detailed investigation of any site, you are encouraged to revisit any site on your own and at your convenience. The oldest two sites date from 1813 and the youngest site dates from the 1870s.

This is a non-speed social Road Rally whose route will be along city streets and speed bumps may be an issue for some cars. We will start on the west side of San Antonio, proceed to the far south side, and then complete our tour just north of downtown. It should take between 90 minutes and two hours for this RoadRally as you learn about the history of San Antonio.  Questions may be asked along the route, but awards will not be based on questions or on a car’s finish position. This RoadRally is meant to be a fun learning event, and a social outing where all participants will vote on awards during at our final destination.

On the day of the event, Saturday 12 August 2023, participants will meet at the west side of the Walmart Superstore parking lot at 11210 Potranco Road in San Antonio. Registration will be from 1:00 to 2:00 with a safety briefing at 1:45. After the safety briefing, cars will be released for the route which takes place on city streets. Our destination is The Longhorn Cafe at 1003 Tittiman Road in San Antonio.

 Early Registration will be through MotorsportReg.com. The price is $30.00 per car regardless of the number of occupants. Children are welcomed but insurance requires that minor children, under 18, must have a Minor Waiver which is availabe at the SCCA website. Each car must have a driver, a navigator, and each car must have a current vehicle inspection sticker and proof of insurance. People who register through MotorsportReg.com may pay online and will find the Minor Annual Waiver form online. People may also register by contacting Ken McElroy at aggsip67@yahoo.com and then pay at the event or they just show up at the parking lot at the Walmart Superstore at 11210 Potranco Road where they an fill out paperwork and pay.

This route is along paved federal, state, and city roads, but there might be some speed bumps or ruts along the route.  Along the way you will see hidden portions of San Antonio and you will be given items of local history. You might even be asked to answer questions about the route.

If you experience symptoms of COVID immediately before the event, your money will be refunded.

The GOAL of the SCCA is to Have Fun with Cars!

Event requirements

1. Each car must have a Driver, with a valid driver's license,

2. Each car must have a Navigator who can read English.

3. Each car must have a current vehicle registration sticker and proof of insurance.

4. Minor Children (<18) are welcome but must have a Minor Annual Waiver on file with SCCA.

 

Walmart SuperCenter

San Antonio, Texas
Download track map
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Organizer

Road Rally organized by

SCCA - Lone Star Region - RoadRally

Event over!