phoonTy
Truckless. For now.
Just wanted to keep everyone in the loop.
First, our apologies for this taking so long go get locked in. We are working through costs and fees and trying to keep registration as reasonable as possible for all attending. We fully recognize that Denver is smack dab in the middle of nowhere for you, and making the drive with gas prices where they are at isn't going to be cheap.
One sticking point is the racing fee. It is quite a bit higher than previous years at $80 per racer. Yes, you read that right. $80 per racer, even if two people are going to race the same truck/rental.
Why so expensive you ask? It's because we are getting a private track rental at Bandimere Speedway.
Here are some quick facts for those that have never been there:
Basics:
As you can see, we aren't renting a small time, mom and pop race track. We will have the privilege of racing at a full sanctioned NHRA speedway with all the benefits that entails.
Because of the steeper than we're used to racing fee, we are working all the angle to get the rest of the registration cost as low as possible. As such, we are working with our sponsors and vendors to make this event as affordable as possible.
Thanks for your patience guys! I really very truly hope to have registration up by Saturday at the earliest, Monday at the latest. :tup:
First, our apologies for this taking so long go get locked in. We are working through costs and fees and trying to keep registration as reasonable as possible for all attending. We fully recognize that Denver is smack dab in the middle of nowhere for you, and making the drive with gas prices where they are at isn't going to be cheap.
One sticking point is the racing fee. It is quite a bit higher than previous years at $80 per racer. Yes, you read that right. $80 per racer, even if two people are going to race the same truck/rental.
Why so expensive you ask? It's because we are getting a private track rental at Bandimere Speedway.
Here are some quick facts for those that have never been there:
Basics:
- 1/4 mile drag strip
- Track Direction - South to North
- Elevation - 5800' above sea level
- Sanctioned by the NHRA
- Radio Frequency - 95.1 FM
- Host over 125 events each year
- All-concrete racing surface. One of three NHRA national event tracks to have an all-concrete surface.
- Track resurfacing was completed in April, 2008, and included over 47,000 sq ft of new concrete and new asphalt in the shut down area.
- A new Musco lighting system was installed in May, 2008 providing one of the best lit tracks in the country.
- Bandimere Speedway is proud to work with Bob Brockmeyer and utilize the latest CompuLink Timing System, featuring all fiber-optic lines.
- Track has a proprietary 'Track Cooling System' that is unique to the drag racing industry. This track cooling system lies in the concrete launch pad and circulates chilled water from a pair of 12,000 gallon underground tanks through over 15,000 foot of lines in the launch pad. The cooled area is 200' long; 40' behind the starting line to 160' past the start. Track temperature probes in the concrete, as well as surface reading show temperature reductions between 15-25 degrees.
- New 60" Trans-Lux LED Scoreboards were added in May, 2009.
- Bandimere Speedway track equipment includes the first track prep 'tire rotator' drag built, a 72" track scrubber, TYMCO sweeper, and custom spray rig.
- Bandimere speedway partners with St. Anthony Hospitals and West Metro Fire Authority to maintain a fully equipped ambulance on site. Safety trucks include multiple fire suppression systems, including gaseous, dry chemical, and foam, and carry a Hurst Jaws-Of-Life.
- The track can seat 28,500 people.
- The Top Eliminator Club provides one of the best views in all of drag racing. The T.E.C. pavilion tent is 43' x 150', and features 752 angled premium seats.
- The VIP Tower has 4 floors, and features 13 corporate suites (variety of sizes, seating 25-75), a pair of Media Center suites.
- Over 45 acres of asphalt in pit area and staging lanes.
- Bandimere Speedway operates a Fuel Store on-site that feature Sunoco Race Fuels.
- In-house concessions and catering company.
As you can see, we aren't renting a small time, mom and pop race track. We will have the privilege of racing at a full sanctioned NHRA speedway with all the benefits that entails.
Because of the steeper than we're used to racing fee, we are working all the angle to get the rest of the registration cost as low as possible. As such, we are working with our sponsors and vendors to make this event as affordable as possible.
Thanks for your patience guys! I really very truly hope to have registration up by Saturday at the earliest, Monday at the latest. :tup:
