John Bandimere, Sr

John Bandimere, Sr. built his first race car in 1937, a Ford Flathead V-8, which he raced in the Pikes Peak Hill Climb to a ninth place finish. Always known as an innovator, Bandimere actually built a snowmobile in 1936. He became a nationally known expert on...

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...

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...