its really not THAT wide open.. unless you're in west texas.. which you aren't. and you're pop. density is "
As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 5,248 people, 1,882 households, and 1,349 families residing in the city. The population density was 759.3 people per square mile (293.2/kmē). There were 2,077 housing units at an average density of 300.5/sq mi (116.1/kmē). The racial makeup of the city was 75.1% White, 12.3% African American, 0.30% Native American, 0.55% Asian, 12.88% from other races, and 1.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 30.43% of the population."
which if you ask me is about 760 ppl you could have potentially killed in this pointless and stupid race.. too big of a chance if you ask me... now take it to a track and you're potential for a death is minimized DRASTICALLY.. just stating the facts.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sealy,_Texas