by Andrea L. Algar
Motorheads Performance
Texas has some of the highest speed limits in the country, with many portions of Interstate I-10 having 75mph posted speeds. But this apparently isn't fast enough for some drivers, as was evidenced around 6:45 pm Sunday night along a strip of I-10 in Gonzales County, where Motorheads Performance is located.
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| 1970 Hemi Cuda |
No, it wasn't one of the muscle cars we've upgraded with performance parts! It was an unidentified driver of a black Honda Accord. While speeds reportedly reached 135 mph, law enforcement officials from several counties frantically attempted to apprehend the driver. Their efforts were apparently unsuccessful as the evading driver skillfully outmaneuvered officials and alluded capture. As the driver passed into abutting counties on the eastbound lanes of I-10, the driver was reportedly weaving in and out of traffic, using the shoulder, as well as exiting and re-entering the Interstate. Stop sticks were not used, as fear of injury to innocent drivers kept officials from deploying them.
It is unknown why this driver was evading law enforcement officials, and it is not known whether the driver was ever captured. It does cause you to take pause, however. You could be innocently driving along a highway when you encounter a wreckless driver. What do you do? How would you react if a vehicle was weaving through lanes at dangerous speeds?
It also is good cause to pause and remember that public streets are not the place to vent your "need for speed". Remember, in Texas we're fortunate to have a number of great places where even street drivers are able to hop on a track for a few passes down the drag strip. Whether you've got need to satisfy your desire to challenge someone in a grudge match, or just want to see what you're ride is capable of, there are venues to flex your muscle safely and affordably. Guy Algar and I encourage you to visit an area raceway instead of engaging in illegal street racing. Try a day or night of fun at the San Antonio Raceway, or others across our state.
Stay tuned for ourst of Texas raceways you might enjoy when driving weather returns this Spring!
REFERENCE / RESOURCES FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Classic Car News - Visit San Antonio Raceway For A Day Of Fun
Schedule - San Antonio Raceway
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Andrea L. Algar is co-owner of a classic car performance and restoration design shop in Leesville, Texas. Motorheads Performance specializes in repairs, maintenance, performance upgrades and restorative work on cars and trucks from the 1920’s through 1970’s. Her husband Guy L. Algar is a Mechanical Engineer with over 25 years experience. He holds 5 ASE Certifications from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence and has been working on old cars and trucks for over 37 years. Together they share their passion for old cars and trucks with other enthusiasts from around the country.
