Bandolero Archives - Colorado National Speedway

INEX Sanctioning Postponement

Posted on March 18, 2020 by CNS Staff

To all INEX members, INEX Sanctioned Racetracks, INEX Inspectors & US Legends Dealers: The health & safety of our competitors, INEX members, INEX Inspectors, US Legends dealers & track crew is our main priority in these times of uncertainty. Due to the recent & changing restrictions on group gatherings, INEX will postpone sanctioning of any Legend Car or Bandolero event beginning today, March 18th, through (at least) May 3rd. We anticipate resuming INEX sanctioning on Friday, May 8th (unless unforeseen…

2019 Colorado National Speedway Year In Review

Posted on October 14, 2019 by CNS Staff

2019 was another incredible year of racing at Colorado National Speedway in Dacono Colorado. There were several special events that highlighted the year such as the Elite Diesel Service Mother Trucker Semi Race featuring the North American Big Rigs on May 5th. A packed house witnessed young Cole Wienser from Calgary Alberta Canada sweep the night’s events in his big rig. In one of the most dramatic moments of the year Hailie Deegan thrilled the CNS fans and a national…

Peltier Sweeps Challenge Cup XLV

Posted on October 7, 2019 by CNS Staff

(Dacono CO) October 5, 2019 started off a clear and chilly fall day in Colorado, this day hold XLV Coca-Cola Challenge Cup. Challenge is not only a Colorado racing tradition but is nationally known for being one of the last big races of the year for Super Late Models. Not only were the Mountain States Fire Protection Super Late Models running a 100 lap feature but the Snap-On Tools Pro Trucks and Elite V Twin Legends Cars would run dual…

Vanderwal takes win and points lead on Snap-On Tools Night

Posted on September 16, 2019 by CNS Staff

(09-14-2019 Dacono CO) A gorgeous Colorado late summer evening was the setting for the Snap-On Tools Night at the races at Colorado National Speedway. Pro Truck points leader Brian Yackey had a bitter-Sweet night winning the first feature but breaking in the second handing the win and points lead over to Kody Vanderwal. Albuquerque’s Jason Irwin won an epic battle in the Legend Car feature that might have been the best race of the season at CNS. Snap-On Tools Pro…

Vecchiarelli and Eggleston Find Pay Dirt on Candlewood Suites Night

Posted on August 19, 2019 by CNS Staff

(08-17-2019, Dacono CO) Eddie Vecchiarelli showed the way in the SUNOCO Race Fuels Grand American Modified feature event while Chris Eggleston showed up in a brand new Legend Car to take the win using a late race pass on Kyle Clegg. Mitch Bolten once again dominated the Hornet cars while Brody Moore and Teigan Scott took home wins in the Bandolero cars. SUNOCO Race Fuels Grand American Modified With the SUNOCO Race Fuels Grand American Modifieds headlining the the Candlewood…

Santos Sweeps King of the Wing Series at CNS

Posted on July 8, 2019 by CNS Staff

(07-05 and 06-2019 Dacono CO) Colorado National Speedway fans were treated to a two-night spectacle of open wheel racing when the King of the Wing Sprint Cars hit the track July 5th and 6th. Indiana’s Bobby Santos found the fastest groove and took home both feature events in the sprint cars. Colorado driver’s also had a good showing against the national touring driver’s as Bryan Gossal from Fort Collins and Cris Muhler from Brighton both finished in the top 5…

Ursetta’s Patience Pays Off for 2nd Win of 2019

Posted on June 17, 2019 by CNS Staff

(06-15-2019, Dacono CO) It was the AutoNation Drive Pink NASCAR Knockout and a couple short rain showers in Dacono couldn’t slow down the action on the track as Arvada’s Dominic Ursetta claimed his 2nd Mountain States Fire Protection Super Late Model feature win of the season. Darrell J Stewart won his 2nd straight Elite V Twin Legend car feature and Justin Karroll claimed his 3rd Lincoln Tech Pure Stock main event. SUNDAY 06-16-2019 On Sunday it was the annual Father’s…

Track Records Fall as New Surface Proves Lightning Fast

Posted on May 28, 2019 by CNS Staff

(05-25,26 2019 Dacono CO) It was a weekend doubleheader at Colorado National Speedway which featured racing and fireworks both nights in celebration of Memorial Day. It was also a demonstration of just how fast the new surface is at the track. Every single division set new track records, many of them obliterated the old marks. New Track Records from the Memorial Day Weekend: GAM: 16.058 #18 Ed Vecchirelli 84.1 MPH, Qualifying 5/25 LM: 16.650 #31 Derek Smith 81.1 MPH, Qualifying…

Robertson wins and Eggleston’s wild ride highlight IECRM Energizing the Rockies night

Posted on May 6, 2019 by CNS Staff

(Dacono CO, 05-04-2019) A full night of racing with large fields in every division was on tap at Colorado National Speedway for the IECRM Energizing the Rockies night. Westminster’s Darren Robertson was able to snag his second win of the season in the Mountain States Fire Protection Super Late Models, while Thornton’s Nathan Gasser was victorious on the Galitz Transportation Late Models. Danny Medina from Colorado Springs won a wild Elite V Twin Legend Car main that featured a wild…

Dominic Ursetta goes flag to flag on O’Reilly Auto Parts Night

Posted on April 22, 2019 by CNS Staff

(04-20-2019 Dacono CO) Arvada Colorado’s Dominic Ursetta produced a dominating performance in the O’Reilly Auto Parts Do-It-Yourself Night leading all 50 laps of the Mountain States Fire Protection Super Late Model feature event taking his first win of the 2019 season. Brighton’s Ryan Raley, grabbed the win in the Lincoln Tech Pure Stocks while Chasen Groff and Nic Wall were victorious in the Bandolero division. Mountain States Fire Protection Super Late Models 50 laps were on tap for the Mountain States…