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In the fall of 1957, auto parts businessman John Bandimere paid $11,000 for a plot of about 180 acres nestled up against the hogback of the Jefferson County foothills.

In the fall of 1957, auto parts businessman John Bandimere paid $11,000 for a plot of about 180 acres nestled up against the hogback of the Jefferson County foothills.

As Bandimere Speedway hosts its final Mile-High Nationals this weekend ahead of its closure later this year, the family-owned track is intent on building a new facility on a plot that's about 10 times the size of the current one.

Kicking off NHRA’s three-week Western Swing at Bandimere Speedway, the Chevrolet Top Fuel, Funny Car, and Pro Stock teams head west to near Denver, Colorado for this weekend’s 2023 Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals.

As Bandimere Speedway hosts its final Mile-High Nationals this weekend ahead of its closure later this year, the family-owned track is intent on building a new facility on a plot that's about 10 times the size of the current one.

The winner will receive a remanufactured Chevrolet LS3 engine built by Tri Star Engines and Transmissions of Baldwin, WI.

Greatest NHRA racer never to have won a championship has been stuck on 49 career wins for nearly three years. 

Bob Tasca takes Funny Car top spot with great run on Saturday.

Justin Ashley continued his recent strong performance with a runner-up finish at Summit Racing Equipment Motorsports Park on Sunday afternoon.

Summit Racing Equipment NHRA Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park action continues Saturday, eliminations Sunday.