Yes, the headline is correct. Here in Port Aransas, we have sand belt races every second and fourth Saturday. Yesterday was the second Saturday, so I had to go and check it out.  Here is where the races are held.

Obviously, this is a pirate bar. Here is a shot of the inside.

A fun place. The races are out back. The Gaff has been conducting these races since 2005. The next photo is a shot of the judge’s stand.

Here is the pit area where the sanders are being prepared.

Here is a cute entry.

Here is a shot of the raceway. (two lane) That guy with the beard, new tattoo and cigarette. is the finish judge.

Here is the start of a race.

And the finish line.

I’ll bet you are wondering if anyone from town shows up for these races. Well, take a look.

Of course, there is a bar and a band so why not?