On Sunday afternoon, fans simply sat back and appreciated Bandimere Speedway’s final moments.
They crowded the bleachers while the sun beamed down on their heads as they consumed the fumes from the cars that sped down the track. Ear plugs were the only things between them and the thunderous roar of the engines.
NHRA Funny Car driver Matt Hagan leaves the starting line and beats Alexis DeJoria to take home the trophy at the Dodge Power Brokers NHRA Mile-High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Morrison on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Hagan, who earned his fourth win of the season, capped off a strong weekend for the Tony Stewart Racing team. He entered the elimination round as the top qualifier before defeating Ron Capps in the semifinals.
Hagan struggled to describe the emotions of winning the last race at the Bandimere Speedway as he felt overwhelmed thinking about his accomplishment on the mountain.
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