<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3I2Bub_0wD9Dohf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3I2Bub_0wD9Dohf00" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Big Rob</figcaption></figure><p><a href="http://bandimere.com/">Bandimere Speedway</a> was Colorado's go-to destination for all things drag racing for over six decades, and now sadly, a year after their last race, they are officially closed for good in Morrison, Colorado.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3d6gY4_0wD9Dohf00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3d6gY4_0wD9Dohf00" width="1600" height="1067" ><figcaption>Canva</figcaption></figure><h2>Bandimere Speedway Says Goodbye To Morrison, Colorado Racetrack</h2><p>If you've lived in Colorado for at least a decade or longer, there's a pretty good chance that you've been to a race or event at the famous Bandimere Speedway up in Morrison.</p><p>Known to race fans all over the world as "Thunder Mountain," Bandimere Speedway was more than just a drag racing strip. Opened in 1958 by John Bandimere, this one-of-a-kind racetrack was built in the same Morrison mountain area as Red Rocks.</p><p>Sadly, after over 60 years of drag racing action, Bandimere announced that it was closing after the 2023 season concluded. Their reason was that they needed to relocate to an area where they had more room to grow and expand their racing facilities.</p><h2>Colorado's Bandimere Says Goodbye And Officially Closes Morrison Location</h2><p>In a post on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BandimereSpeedway">Bandimere's Facebook Page</a> on Thursday, October 17th, it said:</p><blockquote><p>It’s time to say farewell… for now.</p><p>The last day we will do business at our Morrison location will be on Friday, October 18, 2024.</p><p>Thank you for your loyal patronage and we wish you the best until we see you again!</p></blockquote><p>See the full post below...</p><p>While they haven't announced official plans for their new location, they did respond to one commenter on their Facebook page letting them know that they have new land secured and that details will be shared soon.</p><p>We, like many, cherish the memories made at Bandimere and are excited for whatever comes next for them. In the meantime, we found out what was happening to the current land back in June, and it was kind of surprising. <a href="https://999thepoint.com/colorados-bandimere-speedway-turning-into-what/">You can read about that here</a><b><i>.</i></b></p><h2>Bandimere Speedway will be Remembered as a Colorado Treasure</h2><p>After 65 years, the legendary Bandimere Speedway will be closing for good but will be remembered as a Colorado treasure for years to come.</p><h2>Inside Colorado's Big Shelby Auto Museum</h2><p>With all the museums that Colorado has, one stands out as being very unique: It's all about Shelby cars, and more.</p></div></body>

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After A Year Of No Races, Colorado’s Bandimere Speedway Now Officially Closed

Bandimere Speedway was Colorado's go-to destination for all things drag racing for over six decades, and now sadly, a year after their last race, they are officially closed for good in Morrison, Colorado. Bandimere Speedway Says Goodbye To Morrison, Colorado Racetrack. If you've lived in Colorado for at least a...