A Preview of the CNS Sprint Car Spectacular Friday July 4th & Saturday July 5th

7-1-25 ~ Dacono, CO

Since 2018, Colorado National Speedway has hosted the ground pounding, methanol breathing winged sprint cars over 4th of July weekend. In 2025, CNS will once again play host to one of our most beloved traditions; only this year, it’s even bigger and better than ever. With nearly 30 Sprint Cars pre-registered from across the country, and an epic $10,000 to win for each night of racing, all eyes will be on CNS to find out who will be the fastest sprint car on asphalt! We hope you'll join us once again this Friday & Saturday & sell out CNS.

Let’s meet some of the drivers who will be competing with us:

Sammy Swindell

The three-time World of Outlaws champion will make his return to CNS for the first time since the 80's when CNS was dirt and hosted the World of Outlaws regularly. Sammy will be competing with Bryan Gossel in a team car for the weekend and will be fun to watch him compete at CNS this time on the pavement.

Bobby Santos III

A five-time winner of the CNS Sprint Car Spectacular, Santos took home the win on the Saturday portion of the Sprint Car Spectacular which included a fantastic battle with Aaron Willison. Santos has swept both nights of action in 2023 & 2019 and is looking to do much of the same in 2025 and continue to increase his win streak at CNS. Santos is a well-known diverse racer: driving everything from a USAC Silver Crown Car to being a regular with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.

Davey Hamilton Jr.

Davey Hamilton Jr., the son of previous all-time track record holder Davey Hamilton Sr., is set to be back in his No. 14 machine for the Independence Day weekend. The Floridian has made 7 starts at CNS and picked up the win during the Sunday edition of this race in 2022. Hamilton Jr is the promotor of the Open Wheel Showdown which features some of the best Sprint Cars, Modifieds & Super Modifieds on Pavement; with events happening in November at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Aaron Willison

Willison will be making the long tow from British Columbia, Canada in his bright orange No. 14W. Willison, the current all-time track record holder for the fastest lap in CNS History with a blistering time of 13.131 at 102.81 MPH (which was set during qualifying on 7/3/2022). Last year, Willison won in thrilling fashion beating out Bobby Santos III during the Sunday portion of the Sprint Car Spectacular. Willison was the inaugural winner of the Open Wheel Showdown in Las Vegas in 2023.

Kody Swanson

Swanson will be making the tow from Indiana for the first time, Swanson driving the No. 50 sprint car is an 8-Time USAC Silver Crown champion & regular with the 500 Sprint Car Tour in the Midwest. Swanson is coming off a big win last weekend on the high banks at Winchester Speedway in Indiana and will be a top contender this weekend for the Sprint Car Spectacular.

Swanson was the big winner during the Open Wheel Showdown in Las Vegas in 2024.

Eric Humphries

Humphries makes a return to lightning quick 3/8 mile oval and is one of the only drivers to have competed in nearly every Sprint Car event CNS has hosted since 2018. With 7 starts, Humphries has two feature wins; with the last one coming in 2021 during the Sunday running of the Independence Day event. Humphries also grabbed the very first Sprint Car Spectacular victory when this event became a two-day show; moving from August to the big July weekend.  Humphries is hungry to get back to CNS victory lane.

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Let's meet the rest of the field heading to CNS over 4th of July Weekend!

Drivers making the tow from Idaho:

The state of Idaho is a hotbed for pavement sprint car racing and year after year we continue to see more competitors make their way to CNS to compete with us for our Sprint Car Spectacular. This year 7 drivers have pre-registered for competition including Casey Tillman, Daniel Lyons Jr, Corey Lockwood, Bryan Warf, William Ginn & father-son duo Mike & Trevor Anderson. All these drivers are regular competitors at the famous Meridian Speedway in Idaho.

Drivers coming from Canada 🇨🇦:

Two drivers will be making the long tow from North of the border in Canada; including the aforementioned Aaron Willison, along with Jeff Montgomery who will make his second straight apperance at CNS.

Local Colorado Drivers:

Colorado will once again be well represented in 2025 at CNS, as 8 drivers have pre-registered for the Sprint Car Spectacular. The impressive list includes regular CNS competitors Cris Muhler, Adam Hilton, Bryan Gossel, Ryan Land (who is a regular CNS Legends competitor), Josh Lewis, Ryan Riggs, Mike Hathaway & Brian Hardman. Cris Muhler is the only local competitor to win the Sprint Car Spectacular back in 2022.

Drivers making the tow from Utah:

Our neighbors to the West in the great state of Utah will be well represented for the 2024 edition as 2 drivers will be making the tow over the Rocky Mountains and onto the high plains. Drivers making a return to CNS include Natalie Waters & Monty Bergener.

Even more great competitors:

Other drivers heading to CNS include Shad Petersen from Casper, Wyoming who has competed in this event since 2023. The Northwest will also be well represented, Anthony Offutt of Portland, OR makes his second appearance, while Kirkland, WA Evan Margeson will make his debut at CNS in 2025. The longest haul award may go to James Dutton, who will be making the cross-country trip from Florida to make his second start in the event.

Previous Winners:

8/19/2017 No. 88 Jason Conn

7/6/2018 No. 15 Eric Humphries

7/7/2018 No. 43 Kyle Bergener

7/5/2019 No. 22A Bobby Santos III

7/6/2019 No. 22A Bobby Santos III

7/3/2021 No. 36 Ryan Burdett

7/4/2021 No. 15 Eric Humphries

7/2/2022 No. 14W Aaron Willison

7/3/2022 No. 95/14 Cris Muhler/Davey Hamilton Jr

7/1/2023 No. 22A Bobby Santos III

7/2/2023 No. 22A Bobby Santos III

7/6/2024 No. 22A Bobby Santos III

7/7/2024 No. 14W Aaron Willison

With $10,000 to win each night, the 2025 edition of the Sprint Car Spectacular is set to be one of the biggest asphalt sprint car races of the season. Make plans to be here Friday July 4th & Saturday July 5th for this epic two-night extravaganza.

In addition to the Sprint Cars, both nights will feature great local action from the CNS Grand American Modifieds, Legends, Bandoleros & Trains on Friday July 4th & Pro Trucks, Pure Stocks & Figure 8’s on Saturday July 5th. Both nights will also include Civilian Circle Drags, where you’ll see Minivans, Camry's & Cybertrucks compete alongside Corvettes and Mustangs to see who’s the fastest. Oh & did we mention we'll have two rounds of Northern Colorado's Best Fireworks!!

Where Can I Buy Tickets?

Great Question! The best way to purchase tickets is to get them now by clicking here or the button below. We also always have plenty of tickets available at the CNS Box Office on race day when the gates open at 4pm each night.

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Ticket Prices:

Adult Tickets 13+: $24.00

Youth Tickets 5-12: $15.00

We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday July 6th & Sunday July 7th for an annual tradition of sprint car racing on 4th of July weekend!

Current Pre-Entry List as of 6-30-24