Harold “HJ” Evans

By any number of measures, Harold Evans is one of the most accomplished oval track drivers in Colorado racing history.  His career began by driving quarter midgets from age 7 to 10, Go-Karts form age 10-14, and motorcycles form age 14-16.  He went on to “dabble” in...

Jerry Robertson

Jerry Robertson has built one of the most impressive racing resumes in the history of Colorado oval-track competition.  He began his competitive career by winning rookie of the year honors in the Colorado National Speedway Sportsman division at age 19, and moved up to...

Lee Beard

Lee Beard recently retired as one of the most successful crew chiefs in the History of NHRA drag racing.  A Pueblo native, Lee enjoyed a career that spanned 35 years and included 55 National Event wins in Top Fuel and Funny Car classes.  His first win as a crew chief...

Odie Robertson

Odie Robertson began his racing career in 1960, driving a 1951 6-cylinder Chevrolet at El Cajon Speedway, which was then a dirt track in El Cajon, California.  By the late 60’s he was racing at tracks around the Los Angeles area, including Irwindale, Ascot Park, and...

Scott Backman

Scott Backman formed a passion for racing as he grew up watching members of his extended family compete in events at Englewood and Lakeside Speedways.  He served as a pit crew member on the CARC Modified piloted by his brother Jack at Lakeside, from when he was...