I have always enjoyed a sporting event as a date night. There is something about a fast-paced activity and the atmosphere of a cheering crowd that excites me. When we had the chance to enjoy an evening at a Colorado race track, we took up the opportunity to make it a date night.

Colorado National Speedway (CNS) is located in the town of Dacono, Colorado, which has a population of just under 6k. The speedway is considered Colorado’s Premiere NASCAR Short Track and is home to local racers along the Rocky Mountains and surrounding areas. From the Denver metro area, it is about a 45-minute drive north to Dacono along i-25.

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Arriving at the Colorado Race Track

As we arrived at the parking lot, we heard the loud revving of engines from the racecars doing warm-up laps. Entering the stadium, I couldn’t help but notice all the history of the race track which was displayed all around through stats, driver representation, and sponsors.

We learned that the race track was first built in 1965. It has a great hometown feel of avid racecar fans and a family-friendly atmosphere. Local racers can earn points at the Colorado race track throughout the season that go toward the season-ending championship race.

Line-up of Races For the Night

The lineup of racing divisions for the evening were: Bandolero, Legends, Late Model, and Trains. To read a full description of the divisions, visit Colorado National Speedway – Divisions.

Bandoleros

I was surprised to learn that the bandoleros were driven by racers between the ages of 8 and 15 years old. The racecars have 30hp motors and are considered safe vehicles for young drivers to learn the sport. Within the division are two smaller divisions: the Bandits and the Outlaws. Bandits are the younger and newer drivers, while the Outlaws are more experienced racers. We got to see both during the race we watched.

Legends

I personally liked the style of the legends. These are replicas of some of the earliest race cars to exist. With their 1200cc motorcycle engines, these cars can hit great speeds around the track.

Late Model

The late models have the common look of traditional race cars, in my opinion. They are known for their fierce competition. According to the CNS website, this is one of the fastest-growing divisions at their Colorado race track.

Trains

If you have never seen trains before, this is an exciting and thrill-seeking race to watch. It is a chain of 3 cars together. There are two drivers: the front which controls the acceleration and steering, and the back which controls the braking. As the announcer explained, “business in the front, party in the back!” This was the last race of the night and we were told by some fans sitting next to us that we didn’t want to miss this one. It was wild watching these trains. One of them even shot up some sparks as it was riding on its side.

We had a great date night at the Colorado National Speedway. The Colorado race track is perfect for a date, or even a night out with the family. The stadium also has a “family-friendly” section designed for young families. You can find concessions including different food and drink options. I suggest bringing earplugs to the event.

To see a list of upcoming events, visit CNS Schedule.

*Thank you for hosting us, Colorado National Speedway. All opinions are my own.

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Thank you so much for reading my blog! To read about more of our family adventures, check out A Mountain Town Getaway to Fraser, Colorado, or Our First Family Baseball Game.

For another great family activity, I suggest a family hike at Garden of the Gods.