Demolition has begun on the former Bandimere Speedway dragstrip in Morrison, Colorado, to clear the site for a new racing facility [1, 2].
This transition marks the end of an era for the Morrison site and signals a shift in the region's motorsports infrastructure. The move ensures that professional drag racing continues in the state, albeit at a different location, after the original track ceased operations.
Construction crews are dismantling the buildings and infrastructure at the Morrison location [1, 2]. This process is a prerequisite for the development of a new facility planned for Hudson, Colorado [3]. The shift follows the closure of the original track, which shuttered nearly two years ago [3].
While the demolition at the former site progresses, officials have secured the necessary approvals to reopen the racing operations at the new Hudson location [2]. The transition involves moving the sporting community from the foothills of Morrison to a new environment in Hudson [3].
Local reports indicate that the demolition is occurring in stages to systematically remove the old structures [1]. The project aims to fully clear the land to finalize the transition of the speedway's legacy to its new home [1, 2].
“The former Bandimere Speedway dragstrip in Morrison, Colorado, is being gradually demolished.”
The demolition of the Bandimere Speedway represents a permanent geographic shift for Colorado motorsports. By moving the facility from Morrison to Hudson, the organization is navigating the challenges that led to the original site's closure while attempting to preserve the sport's local presence through a fresh start in a new municipality.
