Yes, that's my recollection from the late 60's too DTH.
We used to spend the day sitting in Eastern Loop on a blanket on the grass and watch them come down under the bridge and into that turn - always entertaining. There was a food/drinks kiosk in Eastern Loop near where that clump of bushes is currently.
There was another kiosk/ice cream/drinks shop area on the north/west side of "Hungry" right next to the track. You could watch all the mayhem happening while waiting for your ice cream.
So, lots of hungry people at the food kiosks and lots of rolled/bent cars in the corner.