Colorado National Speedway
CNS | |
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Location | 4281 Speedway Boulevard Dacono, Colorado |
Time zone | GMT-7 |
Coordinates | 40°03′35″N 104°58′28″W / 40.05968°N 104.974365°W |
Website | https://www.coloradospeedway.com/ |
Length | .375 miles (.604 km) |
Colorado National Speedway is a paved oval in
History
Founded in 1965 by Gene and Gerda Heffley, Colorado National Speedway sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains at exit 232 off of I-25. Each summer, CNS hosts some of the best local racing in the country; along with several national touring series, car and motorcycle shows, swap meets, and an annual Father's Day Sunday Super Show featuring Monster Trucks, Stunt Bikes, and more. The Speedway opens for practice in April, racing begins in May, and events run through October. CNS is known locally for outstanding food, affordable tickets, and Northern Colorado's best fireworks display on holiday and special race events.
CNS hosted the
For the 1998 season, Colorado was dropped from the schedule in favor of Pikes Peak International Raceway in Colorado Springs, which hosted the series until 2002.[5]
The ARCA Menards Series West has raced at Colorado 19 times since 1995 (as of 2021). Chris Eggleston holds the most-series wins at the track with three.[4]
In 2019, the track was repaved.[6]
References
- ^ Boodman, Alan. "1995 Total Petroleum 200". Retrieved 16 November 2010.
- ^ "- YouTube". YouTube.
- ^ Boodman, Alan. "1996 Colorado 200". Retrieved 16 November 2010.
- ^ a b Boodman, Alan. "Race Results at Colorado National Speedway - Racing-Reference.info". Retrieved 16 November 2010.
- ^ Boodman, Alan. "Race Results at Pikes Peak international Raceway - Racing-Reference.info". Retrieved 16 November 2010.
- NASCAR Home Tracks. Retrieved 14 June 2019.
External links
- Colorado National Speedway race results at Racing-Reference