Michael Lippencott

Mike Lippincott’s involvement with Colorado racing began as a fan, progressed to competitive driving, transitioned to track photographer, and concluded as a track manager. He began racing at age 15 on several regional drag strips, then moved to oval tracks, where he...

Roger “Cappy” Mason

Roger “Cappy” Mason is a 2022 recipient of the Jerry Van Dyke Award, given in recognition of outstanding individual contributions to Colorado Motorsports. Cappy’s long career has included countless examples of such outstanding contributions. His first race cars were...

Dick Baty

Dick Baty enjoyed a lifelong passion for cars, engines, and going fast. He began his racing career on the Julesburg Drag Strip in 1956, and continued quarter-mile competition after a stint in the U.S. Army. Dick drove a chopped 1935 Chevy D/Altered Coupe and 27 Model...

Don “Spyder” Anderson

Don “Spyder” Anderson, was born in 1942 in Calhan, Colorado. He bought his first midget from Hall of Fame member Frank Peterson in 1963 to race in Rocky Mountain Midget Racing Association events, where he won his first race the next year and finished 6 th in season...

George Willett

George Willett built a drag racing career marked by success at the highest ranks of the sport. He first appeared on the local drag racing scene at age 16 in a 1950 Oldsmobile. His love for the sport turned to passion as he transitioned from the guy behind the wheel to...

Jack Graham

Jack Graham was riding a wave of success in 1975. He scored his third consecutive CARC Modified Championship that year, driving the best car in the division—John Pachello’s #19 Coupe—while beating some of the best drivers in the region to win the title. Jack began his...