Budget-friendly race to Grand Canyon features unique challenges

  • The “2 the Crack and Back” car race – which takes participants to the Grand Canyon and back to Lampasas – features a number of zany antics, as shown by this animal-costumed team using a “Lion King” theme. 2 THE CRACK AND BACK FACEBOOK PAGE
    The “2 the Crack and Back” car race – which takes participants to the Grand Canyon and back to Lampasas – features a number of zany antics, as shown by this animal-costumed team using a “Lion King” theme. 2 THE CRACK AND BACK FACEBOOK PAGE
A lot of blown tires and even a car launching into the air from a broken ball joint have been part of the experience – and part of the risk – when racing in broken-down old vehicles. Initiated by Lampasas native RJ Miller, “2 the Crack and Back” is a race from Lampasas to the Grand Canyon and back using vehicles that cost no more than $500. “The idea is to go out, find a car for $500, hopefully…

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