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Colorado National Speedway "CNS" Late Model Division, 4281 Speedway Boulevard Dacono, Dacono, CO (2026)

05/21/2025

Rebuilt and Reloaded – The 2025 Season at CNS
By Duckworth Motorsports

Well, here we are. 2025. The start of a brand-new season at Colorado National Speedway. And I'll tell ya—this ain't just a new year, it's a whole new chapter in the family scrapbook that smells like brake cleaner and old victory lane confetti.

The old crew? Retired.
The drivers I coached for years? Either coaching their grandkids in go-karts or perfecting the art of "gone fishin'."

And me? I'm sitting in the shop like a rusty old jackstand waiting on two new knees from Summit Racing, which, as luck would have it, are on national backorder. Apparently, bionic knees don't come with free shipping.

But even if the Knees don't work like they used to, the brain's still firing on all cylinders—mostly. Just don't ask me what I walked into the room for.

Old Dogs, New Tricks, and a Bucket Full of Bolts
You don't make lemonade in a race shop when life gives you lemons. You throw those lemons at whoever mislabeled the parts bins. (I'm lookin' at you, Shane.)

Instead of succumbing to the challenges, we embraced them and got to work.

We rebuilt the car, the crew, the whole dang mindset.
Like Grandma used to say, "If the horse throws ya, get back on... just maybe wear a helmet this time."

So I brought in a new crew:
Grizzly – Strong like a bear, thoughtful and as meticulous as a veteran engineer.

Shorts – He's worn 'em every day since 1998, even during that surprise snowstorm, eager and Listens

Shane Johnson – Our rookie hot shoe. I am willing, fast, and believe I know what I'm doing. God bless him.

We Tore It Down to the Frame – and Nearly Tore Our Hair Out Too
We stripped the car to the frame. Every nut, bolt, and zip tie. We even took pictures so we'd remember where it all went back.

I said, "You'll thank me for these photos."
They said, "We've got great memories, Rick."

Twelve hours later, they're thumbing through Grizz's phone like Indiana Jones looking for the Holy Grail of bolt placement.

We had so many photos, His phone thought it was at a car show.
The Great Bolt Migration of 2025

Bless his heart, Grizzly swore the rear suspension bolts were in the right pile.
It turns out that Not Rear Suspension Bolts" is more of a suggestion to him.
I said, "Son, if Time were horsepower, we'd still be in tech."

Shorts, meanwhile, painted the chassis upside down. Twice.
He called it "abstract." I called it "primer roulette."

The Paint Debacle: 50 Shades of Nope
Painting plastic body panels is like trying to paint a water balloon in a wind tunnel.

Will sprayed the fenders and stood back like proud parents at a dance recital … Five minutes later, it peeled off like a cheap sunburn.

You haven't known pain until you've watched your paint job shed like your Uncle Larry after a day at the beach.

We gave up, so we called Dave at Denver Car Wraps.
They swooped in, let me design the scheme (thank you for humoring an old Man's "vision" of what a real Race car looks like), and turned our car into a wrapped-up beauty queen.

Of course, wrapping over peeled paint is like putting lipstick on a pig—slippery. That wrap had more static cling than grandma's laundry on a dry winter day, but it all came together.
Wrapped, Reborn, and Rookie Ready

When that car sat under the shop lights—wrapped, straight, rebuilt, and ready—it didn't just look good—it looked right like a real old-fashioned race car.

The past and the future shook hands and decided to give it one more run.

The chassis? It belonged to Rocky's Auto, which was driven by Bear Lynch back in the Howe chassis days.

Now? It's Shane Johnson's rocket, tuned up and tricked out, ready to leave some rubber on the backstretch.

The Rookie Shane Johnson? That boy listens. That's rare.
He even asks questions before breaking stuff. That's even rarer.

Most rookies think they know it all—until they're holding a tie rod in one hand and a broken dream in the other.

He's got the right attitude: mess it up, fix it, and laugh in between. That is how this sport has always been passed down.

Knee Braces, Sunbelt Rentals, and Saturday Night Thunder
Big thanks to Sunbelt Rentals—without you, we'd still be painting in Black and Red and jacking this car by hand.

And to Grizzly, Shorts, and Shane—we didn't just build a car. We built a team.

The truth is, I've been to victory lane. But watching these boys come together? That's a whole different kind of win. So here's to 2025:

Rebuilt. Reloaded. Rewrapped. And if my knees ever show up, I'll even stand for the National Anthem without needing a forklift.

Let's hit the track, boys. Let's race.

05/04/2025

Opening Night at the NEW Colorado National Speedway – 60 Years of Rubber, Roars, and Ridiculousness!

Well, folks, Opening Night at Colorado National Speedway on May 3rd, 2025, was like a bolt of lightning in a clear sky—unexpected, electrifying, and not your average Saturday night! Who could have predicted such a thrilling start to the season?

After 60 years of thrilling races, roaring engines, and echoing cheers, CNS unveiled a grand reopening that was nothing short of spectacular. The red carpet was rolled out—literally and figuratively—for a night that left everyone in awe, setting the stage for an unforgettable season.

If CNS were a Hollywood star, we'd just return from a six-month spa retreat in Beverly Hills with a radiant smile, rejuvenated track, and a pit stall straight out of a sci-fi blockbuster. The place was so dazzling that even the moon seemed to dim in comparison.

And just when you thought the night couldn't get any more dramatic, Dan Alma rolls in in a car he apparently built in his garage with duct tape, dreams, and possibly a leftover flux capacitor.

Yes, the man built it brand new this year (how that works is still being investigated by race historians and philosophers), and wouldn't you know it—Dan Alma took the checkered flag in the Late Model Main Event, a race known for its fierce competition and high stakes. His victory was not just a win but a testament to his skill and determination, inspiring us all.

The crowd went wild. Grown men cried. Hot dogs were launched into the air in celebration. Somewhere, a bald eagle did a burnout.

Is Dan Alma in the winner's circle? Again?! It's becoming such a common sight that the track's considering putting in a 'Dan Alma Reserved Parking Only' sign.

We're starting to suspect that his secret isn't just a fast car—it's that magical CNS opening night energy... and maybe that enigmatic sparkle in his eye.

So hats off, helmets on, and engines full throttle to Dan Alma and the NEW CNS. If this is how 2025 starts, we better buckle up... It's going to be one hell of a ride this season.

60 years strong and still making sparks fly. CNS, we salute you—with earplugs and a chili dog in hand.

Dan Alma:
"Yeah... I built it last winter in my garage with a wrench, a prayer, and a YouTube video titled 'How to Make Your Car Fast Without Getting Arrested.' Then I rented it to myself. Not sure if that counts as a tax write-off or a mental breakdown."

Interviewer: What do you think of the new CNS upgrades?

Dan Alma:
"I mean, WOW. The bathrooms no longer smell like race fuel—unless you want them to. The grandstands are shinier than my forehead in July. And I heard someone say the pit concession stand is now air-conditioned. AIR. CONDITIONED. What is this, NASCAR Heaven?"

04/29/2025

📣 CNS Late-Model Division Proudly Presents... YOU! 🏁
Every racer in our division puts pride, passion, and personality into their car — and this page is all about celebrating that. Whether it's painting, sponsors, bodywork, or just the journey, we want to see and share it!

💬 Like this excellent post from Ben Hendricks, we encourage you to continue posting and showcasing what makes your ride unique. From bold designs to heartfelt thank-yous — it's all part of what makes this community special.

👇 Drop your photos, stories, and sponsor shout-outs. Let's keep the pride rolling and the spotlight shining on every one of you!

Ben Hendricks wrote
I'm excited to share this impressive-looking car with everyone. Jared Keener did a great job on the paint and bodywork, even though he was skeptical about my paint ideas. The vinyl work on this car is some of the best work yet. Overall, it's just awesome. I can't wait for Saturday.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank some of our returning sponsors. Thank you, Russ Smiley, with Keller Williams Realty, for your continued sponsorship. We greatly appreciate our partnership. A huge shout-out to Dan Jagoditsh and On Edge Racing for letting me borrow your transponder for another year and for all the help. I'm truly grateful to call you a friend. Tyler Drew, thank you for letting me take over your shop for another year.

That said, there is still plenty of room for your company to be featured on this awesome-looking car. If you're interested in becoming a marketing partner, please don't hesitate to contact me. I'll send you a proposal as soon as possible.

See you all Saturday at Colorado National Speedway!!

04/28/2025

The Myth, The Man, The Camera: The Racing Shots of Randy Erwin

Long ago, before most of us knew what a pit pass was, the racing gods decided we needed another, and the world needed someone even more special.

Not just a racer. Not just a photographer.
They needed a man who could freeze time itself...
...and they sent us Randy Erwin.

It's said Randy's first camera wasn't bought at a store — it was forged from a fallen meteor, with a lens polished from the tears of race fans watching a last-lap pass for the win.

Every button on it? Made from crushed-up lug nuts, seasoned by the screams of horsepower. Now, Randy doesn't just take pictures. Oh no. He captures souls.

Tires start smoking just from him looking at them.
Engines rev higher when he points his lens their way — because every Fan or car at CNS knows that if Randy's aiming at you, you better give it everything you've got.

There's a rumor that during a rain delay, Randy took a photo so fast that it parted the clouds over Turn 2 and restarted the race.

Another time, a whole pit crew froze mid-air — tires, tools, and cheeseburgers suspended — so that Randy could get the perfect shot.

Do you think spotting Bigfoot is a rare occurrence?
People say if you ever catch Randy standing still at CNS, you're luckier than a rookie pulling into Victory Lane. He's there before the sun and long after the stars are out, hanging off pit walls, crouching behind tires, and lying in the dirt like a camouflaged photo ninja.

(Pretty sure he can teleport, too, but you didn't hear it from me.) And the best part? Randy's not there for fame, fortune, or a mountain of watermarks. Nope.

He's there because he loves the racers, the racing, and the pure magic of the Speedway. When Randy clicks that shutter, he's bottling up the passion, the horsepower, and the dreams of everybody who loves this crazy sport.

Old racetrack wisdom says:
"You don't take a Randy Erwin photo. A Randy photo takes YOU."

So next time you're at Colorado National Speedway, you feel a slight breeze, a flash of movement, and suddenly a photo that is so good it feels like you're living the moment all over again? Just smile.

You've been caught by Randy Erwin, the myth, legend, and meteor-forged racetrack wizard. And brother, we are lucky he's one of us.

We have long admired Joe Starr's work. For years, his photography has captured the spirit of racing, and he is truly a legend in the world of race car photography. However, it's essential to recognize that Joe Starr also runs a professional photography business, Starr Photos, where photography is his primary focus.

On the other hand, Randy Erwin is a talented photographer still chasing his dreams, driven purely by his love for racing and the pursuit of the perfect shot.

This acknowledgment does not diminish Joe Starr's incredible contributions to Colorado National Speedway, where he has been a fixture for many years.

The key difference is that Joe Starr operates as a professional business, while Randy Erwin continues to share his passion with us, which is fueled only by his love for the sport.

And until Randy Wises Up, we at Colorado National Speedway appreciate his enthusiasm and commitment to capturing the action. We're excited to watch him grow in his craft.

04/19/2025

"A Fresh Lap with New Tires: A Note from the Heart of Colorado Racing"

Well, folks, as anyone who raced at Colorado National Speedway for more than five minutes knows, Mother Nature in April is the real Race Director. If she says the engines stay quiet, then the engines remain quiet by golly.

She doesn't care what the schedule says or how shiny your new paint job is — she's been making the calls since the track opened 60 years ago, and she's not giving up her flag stand anytime soon.

That said, while we sit in our garages watching the clouds like nervous weather forecasters with a wrench, we wanted to drop a little reminder, a glimmer of hope, and maybe a laugh or two.

Let's face it: For the last couple of decades, CNS has been like a race car. The old owners kept driving hard but never put New Tires on.

They filled the tank, cashed the purse, and maybe wiped it with a dirty shop rag now and then, but they sure weren't about to reinvest in the ride. You know the type — "Don't fix it if it ain't broke" until it breaks, squeals smokes, and spins in turn two.

But here's the good news:
There's a new sheriff in the pit lane, and this one brought more than duct tape and a clipboard. While they might still be shaking off the dust from the old management's playbook, the signs of fresh thinking and pride surround us.

Like Grandma used to say: "You can't make biscuits with old flour." And buddy, we've been chewing on dry toast for too long.

Just look around — new upgrades are popping up like dandelions in the infield. The stands are starting to shine again. Paint's goin' up. Safety is being addressed. Comfort is being considered. It's as if someone has finally remembered that this is a NASCAR-sanctioned track, not just a cash register with a checkered flag.

The new ownership isn't just patching potholes—they're trying to restore pride to the pavement. Although they haven't revealed all their plans yet, the anticipation is palpable.

What we're seeing already looks like a track finally getting its swagger back. After 20+ years of letting the place coast, it's finally getting some throttle love, and if you listen closely, you can almost hear the ghosts of past champions whispering, "It's about dang time."

To all the fans, drivers, crews, and Saturday night die-hards: this feels like OUR house. And it's time to take the plastic off the couch, fix the squeaky screen door, and mow the lawn. Because Colorado National Speedway is looking like it's ready to shine again, and we all have a part to play in this restoration.

So sit tight, watch the clip, and remember what this place used to feel like — the thrill of the race, the roar of the engines, the cheers of the crowd. And what it's startin' to feel like again. Because Pride, Passion, and Asphalt don't age — they need someone to believe in 'em again.

Let's bring it back.
Lap by lap, bolt by bolt, fan by fan.

We're racing toward the future — and this time, the New Owners are bringing a fresh set of tires.

04/13/2025

🏁 Celebrating 60 Years of Speed, Sage Wisdom, and Suspiciously Long Burnouts: A Wild Ride Through Colorado National Speedway

🏁 By Someone Who Definitely Redlined in the Pits and Blamed It on the Throttle Cable

Chapter One: Plows to Pistons – The Heffley Gamble
1965: While America set its sights on the moon, Gene and Gerda Heffley set theirs on Dacono dirt. Looking over their farmland, Gene famously squinted into the sun and muttered,

"This place needs more left turns and fewer cows."
Boom—CNS was born. They turned tractor ruts into tire grooves, corn rows into chaos lanes, and hay bales into spectator protection (sort of). Safety standards were… optimistic.

Meanwhile, Grandma was three feet from Turn 4, hollering, "He better shift, or I'm shiftin' him!"

Chapter Two: Dirt, Dents & Duct Tape Dreams
If CNS had a motto back then, it was:
"If it ain't broke, don't worry—we'll break it by Lap 10."

Names like Allen Batt "Two Gears, All Heart" Painter, Billy Harkins, and Gary Land "I Swear It'll Turn This Time" as Mark Neff started appearing.

Cars were named like country songs—Purple Passion, Midnight Mayhem, and The Frito Bandito Special. And if your helmet didn't smell like gasoline and fear by the main event, were you even trying?

Chapter Three: Ownership, Outlaws, and Fireworks With a Side of Hot Dogs

CNS ownership in the '70s was a hot potato with headers. Folks like Roger Avants, Rick Smith, Dan Savage, Joe James Jr, Frank Denning, Darren Crocker, and whoever drew the short straw at the bank took their shot at managing the madness.

One guy brought in World of Outlaws and had a knack for blowing up fireworks, not engines. Though… both happened.
Legend has it the '74 fireworks finale took out half the Turn 4 bleachers, singed a nacho cart, and was met with thunderous applause and a chant of "DO IT AGAIN!"

Chapter Four: Asphalt Dreams & Local Legends
1989: Jim Opperman, known for turning chaos into corners, paved the track. Some cried. Some yelled, "TRAITOR!" And some just put dirt tires on anyway and hoped no one noticed.

This era gave rise to the likes of: Walt "The Wrench" Smith
Don "Hold My Carburetor" Garcia, Charlie Wilson (not the senator, but this guy filibustered tech inspections weekly and The Geringers, who weren't sure if they were racing or fixing cars, somehow won.

The NASCAR Trucks rolled in, photo finishes got microscopic, and the officials got binoculars and plausible deniability.

Chapter Five: The Robertson Dynasty – Three Generations of Trouble If CNS built a Mount Rushmore, it'd be the Robertsons—and they'd all be smirking.

"Diesel Dale" Robertson: Moved to CO in '70, won the 1976 title, and once beat a guy with three tires and half a radiator.

Jerry "Hold My Helmet" Robertson: Craftsman Truck veteran, regional champ, capable of passing you, your grandma, and a cheeseburger mid-lap.

Darren "Don't Blink" Robertson: Back-to-back Super Late Model champ. Once, they lapped a guy so hard that they gave the other guy a coupon for therapy.

Honorable mentions: Big Al Duran, who not only wrenched 'em but raced em—and rumor has it once welded a car back together using chewing gum and sheer willpower.

Chapter Six: Yackeys, Yakking & Yahoos Enter the Yackey Empire.
Bruce "The Moose" Yackey: Won enough trophies to need a second garage just for shelving.

Brett "Don't Need Mirrors" Yackey: Collected titles like your aunt collects ceramic frogs.
Brian Yackey and MOMMA Yackey? All gas, no brake, no problem.
Also spotted:

Mark Neff is always lurking in the Top 5 with a smirk.

Chris Eggleston, who went from CNS to NASCAR, still checks in like it's his home base. Kyle Clegg—tiny car, big trophy case.

Meanwhile, the Train Races hit full throttle. One car pulling another, sometimes a third… all chained together like a redneck rocket ship. Controlled chaos? Maybe. Entertaining? Always.

Chapter Seven: Family Feuds, Fast Cars, and Free-Range Chaos
CNS has always been a family affair. The Wall family, the Deines, the Vanderwals, and those wild Witthar generations—the ones who thought cornering at Mach 3 was a good time.

Then there's:
Big Mike Hathaway, who could tune your carburetor and grill you a burger—at the same time. Tony Spano, somebody had to teach the kids how to drive mad. The Roes, whose family tree includes more wins than branches.

New generations of Stepanichs, Creekmores, and Gastineaus keep showing up—faster, louder, and funnier.

Chapter Eight: 60 Years Later, Still Shaking the Bleachers
It's 2025. CNS turns 60.

While most 60-year-olds are figuring out bifocals, CNS is:
Still launching fireworks at hot dog stands, Still has a "fix it with zip ties" mentality

Still smells like burnt rubber and broken dreams
And still, every Saturday night, somebody new becomes a legend.
Final Lap: Where Rubber Meets the Soul

This ain't just a racetrack. It's a rite of passage, a family reunion, a Saturday night boot camp for horsepower addicts.
It's where:

Dirt turns to stories, Asphalt holds memories
And the beer lines are almost as long as the caution laps

To all the names not yet carved into stone but permanently etched in the stands—we see you, appreciate you, and couldn't have written this history without you.

May your tires stay hot, your engines scream proud, and your throttle cables take the blame every single time.

🏁 Here's to 60 years of glory, grease, and going too fast on purpose. And here's to the next 60 years, filled with new legends, new memories, and the same old love for speed. 🏁

03/30/2025

They say an old dog can't learn new tricks, but I'll tell you what—when you start tearing a race car down to its bare bones, you have no choice but to re-learn. And not just any tricks, but the same ones the old-timers tried hammering into our heads years ago.

It's funny; the more we delve into this, the more we realize the wisdom of our predecessors. Those seasoned racers had insights that stand the test of time, and every component of this car is a testament to their knowledge.

If they could see us now, they'd probably chuckle, shake their heads, and say, "Told you so." And you know what? They'd be right.

Now, dismantling a race car to this extent that was professionally and exceptionally well built, complete directly from Howe Chassis for Rockys is a lot like cleaning out the garage—you start with one little thing, and the next thing you know, you're knee-deep in projects you didn't even know you had.

The deeper you go, the more you see and realize that now is the time to fix it if necessary. Because if you don't, it will break on race day when you least expect it.

That's not paranoia; that's just racing. And let's not forget the classic dilemma: ugly but functional parts. They look like they've been through a dirty demolition derby, but still work fine. Why spend a fortune replacing something for its appearance that's still doing its job?

Some things are built to last, like old racers, even if they aren't pretty. So, we took plenty of pictures—not just to admire our handiwork, but so that when we inevitably scratch our heads and say, "Where the hell did this go?" we'll have a reference.

This teardown has been a brutal reminder that Racers should conduct this review every two to three years. The little things we found, the pieces that needed touch-ups, and the bolts that required attention separate a smooth race day from a catastrophic failure. A fresh coat of paint and shiny decals won't make up for a busted bolt at over 100 miles per hour.

But here's the good news: It will be as good as when this racing beast was built, and once it returns to being rebuilt. It will be as strong, fast, and less likely to surprise us with an expensive explosion on the track.

We've come a long way, and we still have a long way to go, but when it's done, this car will be ready for the 2025 season at CNS and as close to brand new as ever. Let's take a moment to appreciate how far we've come and use it as fuel to keep pushing forward.

Your contribution to the new crew members is invaluable. What started as a well-built, complete race car has become a pile of bolts and scattered parts. It isn't very worthy of resale in the market, but thanks to our collective effort, it is returning to being a real race car.

Your fresh perspective and hard work are shaping the future of our team. It takes time, patience, and many friendly curse words, but we're getting there, and we couldn't do it without you.

And next time you see an old-timer shaking his head at you and mumbling about "the right way to do things," listen up—because sooner or later, you'll realize he was right all along. Our commitment to learning from the past sets us apart and ensures our success in the future.

Remember what it was like when the old Pioneers were racing? These pioneers weren't just bolting things on and hoping for the best.

They built as they went, making things more potent, faster, and better with grit, ingenuity, and maybe a little moonshine-fueled inspiration. We owe it all to them—the artisans, pioneers, and legends of yesteryear.

If we're lucky, at the end of our building creation era, someone may say the same about us, continuing the legacy of respect for Old Timers Racing History.

03/27/2025

(CNS) Colorado National Speedways:
Three Filters for Whispering Campaigns

George Butland, a Wise Track Owner-Promoter Renowned for his "Liquid Spirits" and Spiritual Wisdom, was approached one day by someone eager to spread their whispering campaign.

"Do you know what I just heard about your friend?" the person asked.

"Hold on a moment," Butland responded. "Before you tell me, I'd like to put it to the Test of the CNS Three Racing Filters."

"The CNS Three Racing Filters?" the person repeated, puzzled.

"Yes," Butland continued. Before speaking about others, it is crucial to filter what you say. I call it the test of the CNS Three Racing Filters.

The first filter is TRUTH. Have you verified that what you're about to tell me is True?"

"NO, I just heard about it," the person admitted.

"Alright, so you don't know if it's true. Let's try the second filter, which is KINDNESS. Is what you're going to tell me about my Friend Kind?"

"No, quite the opposite," the person replied.

"So," Butland said, "you want to tell me something negative about them, and you're not sure if it's true.

It could still pass the third filter, which is USEFULNESS. Is it worthwhile for me to know what you're about to tell me?"

"'Not really," the person conceded.

In that case," Butland concluded, "what you wanted to tell me is neither true nor kind nor useful. Why, Then, Did You Want to Share it With Me?"

Whispering Campanes (Racing Gossip) Is Harmful.

It may seem entertaining initially, but ultimately, it fills our hearts with bitterness and poisons our minds.

Be Kind, Too, and to Others.

03/26/2025

The picture shows when Mr. Jim Opperman First Purchased (CNS) Colorado National Speedway and promptly paved it.

And, well, they say if your palm itches, you're about to make some money, but if both hands itch, you probably just joined Jim Opperman's race team and need to buy new tires.

Jim's racing career kicked off at Englewood Speedway in 1957, back when men were men, cars were steel, and if you rubbed fenders, you weren't unfriended—you were just correctly introduced. His modified car was sponsored by The Competitor's Company, which he ran with his brother Ry. That's a fitting name because, in those days, if you weren't competitive, you were just another moving obstacle.

By 1974, Jim had won his first main event and track championship. Old wives' tales say finding a horseshoe is good luck, but Jim didn't need one—he had horsepower and a lead foot. He moved up to the late model division and formed "Papa Opp's Chevie," a two-car team featuring himself and his son, Mike. That must've been one interesting father-son dynamic: "Son, if you beat me, you're grounded, but if you don't keep up, you're walking home."

When Englewood Speedway shut down in 1979, Jim retired from driving but kept his hands dirty as a team owner. Over 100 wins later, he still showed the young guns how it was done. But you know what they say—once a racer, always a racer.

In 1980, Jim took a controlling interest in Colorado National Speedway and paved it over, transforming the old dirt track into a 3/8-mile asphalt oval. Some say this was a brilliant move for Colorado racing. Others (mainly dirt-track purists) say he paved paradise for high-speed cars and built a parking lot.

His work turned CNS into one of the country's top short tracks, where the smell of burnt rubber and overcooked hot dogs filled the air every Saturday night. Racers were thrilled, fans were entertained, and the asphalt meant one thing: if you raced dirty, everyone could see it.

Jim's legacy in racing isn't just about wins and checkered flags; it's about building something that lasts. Colorado National Speedway has outlived several lousy fashion trends, four music genres, and the belief that you shouldn't race on Sunday. His induction into the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame was well-earned.

They say rubbing a bald man's head brings good luck—well, standing next to Jim in Victory Lane probably had the same effect.

And now, as CNS moves into NEW OWNERSHIP, there's a lot of optimism for the future.

But one thing's for sure—if you listen closely, you might still hear the echoes of Jim's old engines and the wise words of every short-track driver before the green flag drops:

"Hold my BEER and Watch This."

03/11/2025

Welcome to the Colorado National Speedway Late Model Division Page!

Old folks always said, “A race car is just a hole in the track you throw money into.”

And boy, were they right! But we wouldn’t trade it for anything—because while this sport will empty your wallet faster than a teenager with your credit card, it fills your heart with adrenaline, grit, and memories that last a lifetime. And let's not forget the sheer fun and enjoyment it brings! The thrill of the race, the camaraderie in the pits, and the joy of victory make it all worth it. Let's keep the fun and excitement of racing alive in our community!

This page is a home for all of us—the Drivers, Car Owners, Pit Crews, and Fans. We share the passion, dedication, and late-night wrenching that goes into every lap. These shared experiences are what unite us and make us a community. This is where we can all collaborate and celebrate our love for racing.

We want to showcase your hard work, battles, triumphs, and even the moments when things didn’t go as planned (duct tape fixes everything, right?).

📸 We’ll capture photos of cars loading, unloading, hitting the scales, and inaction throughout race events. But don’t just wait for us—your stories and snapshots make this community unique. Whether it’s a fresh paint job, a battle scar from last Saturday, or a mid-week thrash session in the shop, we want to see it. Your experiences and memories are what make this page come alive.

👀 Ground Rules
(Because Even a Free-for-All Has Limits!):
✅ RESPECT. You can have an opinion; don’t let it become a demolition derby or a Ping Pong SPAT.
✅ GOOD READS & GIGGLES. If your story makes someone laugh so hard they spit out their soda, you’re doing it right.
✅ SHARE THE LOVE. Late-model racing is tough, expensive, and exhausting—but it’s also one of the best things in Colorado. Let’s build each other up, not tear each other down.

For example, check out some photos of Ben Hendrix, a Rookie in the Late Model Division, this year. We can’t wait to see what he—and all of you—bring to the track!

🏁 So, let’s fire up the engines, tell some stories, and have some fun. Post away, folks! And if things get out of hand, remember—I’m quicker on the delete button than you are on the restart. 😉

Late Model Life - CNS Racing - Racing But with Respect.

Ben Hendricks: Wrote
The car is a victory circle with a Port City front stub. Gary Cagle owned it for more than ten years. The record-keeping, blueprinting, and documentation that came with it are unbelievable. I can tell Gary knew the car like the back of his hand.

I'm still undecided about the paint job and the number situation. Obviously, there can't be two 6 cars, and in the past, even running 06 has been proven to cause issues with the scorekeepers. We will be exploring options in this department as well.
Excited for some good clean racing and good competition in 2025

Colorado National Speedway "CNS" Late Model Division

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