Jim Willy

Jim Willy developed an interest in stock car racing in 1953, when he put together a 1939 Dodge to race at Peoria Speedway in Illinois with “little to no success”.  After spending two years at Fort Carson as part of his time in the Army, he decided to stay in Colorado,...

Danny Thompson

Danny Thompson’s path to the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame has been a long, historical trek. The son of legendary motorsports hero Mickey Thompson, Danny made motorsports history and fulfilled a lifelong dream when he shattered the world land speed record for...

Dave Capriotti

Dave Capriotti has built a career as one of Colorado’s most recognized and successful engine builders.Hebegan his career in 1974, when he formed a business partnership with Rick Madonna to create MADCAP Racing engines.  While they initially intended to simply run an...

Henry Rogers

Henry Rogers racing career started in 1981, when he and his dad went 50/50 on a $300.00 car to run in the new bomber division at Colorado National Speedway. They shared the car that year, and at the end of the season Henry knew he was hooked and needed his own car to...

Jim Cole

Jim Cole recalls going with his father to buy his first motorcycle at age six.  The experience led to a remarkably long and accomplished career in motorcycle racing, while competing in multiple divisions.  He started Motocross racing in the Sports Riders Association...