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Rookie of the year rule change regarding eligibility

Thursday, 24 January 2013 21:45

New 2013 changes: You cannot apply for rookie status if you've competed in a division higher than the division in which you are applying for rookie status. For example, if you have raced as a Pro Truck you cannot apply as a rookie in the Super Stock division. Order of divisions: SLM, LM, PT, GAM, SS, MOD, F8, LEG, PS

Rookie honors will be available to CNS divisions; Super Late Model, Late Model, ProTruck, Grand

American Modified, Super Stock, Figure-8, and also the Legend division, provided the following

requirements are met: Driver may not have competed in more than 5 Main Events in the

specific division he/she wishes to compete in for Rookie honors. You must declare rookie

status by marking the “Rookie” application block noted on the Vehicle Registration Form. A

completed rookie application must accompany a completed car registration form. To be

eligible for rookie status the driver can not have competed in an upper division, and may have to

provide CNS management with adequate experience information if requested. If two or more competitors

are tied in points at the season’s end, the CNS Rookie of the Year will then be determined

by: 1) total number of Main Event wins; (if still tied), 2) total number of Main Event second

place finishes, etc. respectively, until the tie is broken.

2013 Rules for all divisions at Colorado National Speedway.

Wednesday, 16 January 2013 18:20

A rules committee was formed to allow car owners and racers an avenue to discuss and submit ideas or clarification pertaining to any and all written rules. The committee decided by majority vote whether a new rule or change to an existing rule should be considered. If considered the item was discussed, then voted on as passed or not passed by the majority vote. Each member had one vote. The committee consisted of thirteen members: the Head Tech Official, the Track Owner, the previous seasons Track Champions in the top 3 divisions. Eight remaining members of the committee were appointed based on racing experience of the individual member. Participants were Roger Avants, Mike Eggleston, Billy Harkins, Joe James Jr. Lee Kemmit, Chris Muhler, Jim Nordhougen, Jerry Robertson, Dan Savage, Justin Simonson, Darrell Smith (Tech), Darrell Smith (Badwrench), and Bruce Yackey. A mission statement was developed and it states: To provide our participants and fans with an exciting, fun, and enjoyable experience during all racing events by keeping the racing economical, safe, and competitive for all competitors and participants in all divisions.

Below is a brief view of some of the rules that were considered. Prior communications may have been overruled so please pay a close attention to all rules.

For all divisions the number one concern was tire cost. In following with the mission statement of controlling costs for economic reasons, every division will be limited to 4 tires per event (2 rights and 2 lefts). They will need to be run for qualifying, dashes, and main events.

Super Late Models: Bump stops will be allowed. Why? Again the mission statement on economics. Teams could spend their money on shock packages or bump stops.
Late Models: Outer tie rod ends can be exchanges with heim joints. This came directly from builders who stated teams will save a great deal of money if this option is allowed, thus this option was passed.
Pro Trucks: The straight rail chassis will be allowed. Again this may help teams to be build trucks and help build the class.
G.A.M.’s: There were no significant changes to the rules other then clarifying existing rules concerning weight.
Super Stocks: All cars will weigh 3450 pounds. This will keep the playing field equal and follows with the competitive spirit of the mission statement.
F-8’s: The shock rule will stay the same as last year. To quote a member of the team “The cheapest shocks are the ones that are already on the race car”, and you don’t have to buy new ones, so why change the rule is what the decision came down to. Before purchasing shocks it would probably be best to discuss the various pros and cons of rebuildable versus not and decide on your own your return on investment.

We encourage your feedback before we make this official as always so please feel free to contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Some of the rules packages were updated on 1-24-2013. To avoid confusion we will now only have the rules posted in one location on this website which is at the top of the Tech News Section. Please bookmark http://coloradospeedway.com/tech and check it regularly.

CNS Pure Stock Division at CNS

Wednesday, 09 January 2013 10:29

Colorado National Speedway is proud to announce the new Pure Stock Division for 2013 and beyond. The Pure Stock Division is being created to offer a true entry division at Colorado National Speedway. As with any new division the rules will be adjusted and refined as the season progresses. If you have any feedback or questions about the division please contact Darrell.

2013 COMPETITOR REQUESTS/FEEDBACK

Thursday, 13 December 2012 19:46

The CNS Staff would like to thank all the competitors that took the time to send in feedback and requests for changes an additions to the rules and race format at Colorado National Speedway for 2013 and beyond. It's this type of cooperation that's helps CNS to remain one of the best short tracks in the country. At this time we are also cleaning up the rule book and will be posting that soon as well. Please review the following feedback requests along with our response to each issue. Make sure to read the entire thing including the "General" section as some of that may apply to your class as well.

2013 Rules, Suggestions, and Feedback

Monday, 05 November 2012 16:33

The staff at Colorado National Speedway is in the process of reviewing alterations, changes, and generally cleaning up the rule book for CNS for the 2013 season and beyond. We would love your constructive feedback! Please send any suggestions, ideas, and rules considerations to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We will be taking feedback through November 2012.

CNS would also like to wish each and every one of you a safe and happy holiday season.

2012 CNS Awards Banquet

Tuesday, 25 September 2012 12:52

Please make plans for this years Colorado National Speedway Awards banquet and celebration. This is the event where we honor our champions, rookies of the year, and all the other honors and congratulations that the 2012 season has produced. The details for the event are as follows.

WHERE: Red and Jerry's and Riverpoint Event Center 303-783-0655
1840 West Oxford, Sheridan, Colorado 80110

Please enter at Event Center Entrance. Wheelchair and handicap please use main entrance.

WHEN: Saturday November 10th at 6:00pm- 12:00pm.

COST: 45.00 per person. Tables of 8 are $360.00 they will be reserved for your party.

FOOD & DRINK: Italian Buffet and dancing at Club Octane after Awards ceremony.

ACCOMODATIONS: Hotel- Rooms are on hold under "Colorado National" until 10/27 at Holiday Inn Denver Lakewood - 303 980-6423 7390 West Hampden at Wadsworth Lakewood, CO 80227 $79.99 Room. 2 shuttles are available- times TBD. Bar open till 2am.

RSVP: Payment for this event must be made by November 1st. Please use this attached form to complete payment.

pdf 2012 CNS Banquet Ticket Order Form

Young gun Adam Deines paces himself to a HUGE Challenge Cup victory

Sunday, 30 September 2012 11:53

Adam Deines wins Challenge Cup XXXVIII (Starr photo)

(09-29-2012 Dacono, CO) A full moon lit up the night sky at Colorado National Speedway for the final race of the season but it was the action on the track that had fans on the edge of their seats. Drama in every division made it a memorable final race and a young Adam Deines shocked the Late Model division with a hard earned Challenge Cup XXXVIII win capping off a thrilling season.