9News, in a report by Alexander Kirk, says Hudson Town Council has unanimously approved annexation and zoning for Bandimere Speedway to build a new race track near Interstate 76 and State Highway 52. That is a big green light for one of Colorado racing’s most recognizable names to make its return after closing the Morrison location in 2023.
The article notes that Hudson leaders were plainly enthusiastic about the move. Mayor Joe Hammock thanked the Bandimere family for choosing Hudson, and councilmember Matt Cole offered a public welcome after the vote. Kirk also recounts that John Bandimere Jr. announced last year that the family had acquired land in Weld County, calling it the first piece of a much larger puzzle to bring the speedway back to Colorado racing.
The piece frames this as both a business decision and a legacy story. The original Bandimere Speedway opened in 1958 and operated for 65 years before the Morrison site closed amid surrounding development and the need for more room. As of this article, there is still no announcement on when construction of the new Hudson facility will begin, but the local approvals are now in place.
The Bullet Point Brief
- Hudson Town Council unanimously approved annexation and zoning for the new Bandimere track site near I-76 and Highway 52. That is how you say yes to opportunity without needing a twelve-month therapy circle first.
- Hudson officials made it clear they wanted the project. The mayor thanked the Bandimere family, and a councilmember welcomed them to town right there at the meeting. Refreshing stuff. Actual civic enthusiasm still exists.
- The Bandimere family bought land in Weld County after closing the Morrison speedway in 2023, ending a 65-year run at the old location. Colorado racing lost a landmark, but it may have found a better long-term home.
- Bandimere called the Weld County land purchase the first piece of a complex puzzle. Fair enough. Big projects do not happen with a press release and a hashtag. They happen one approval at a time.
- There is still no construction start date announced. So the checkered flag is not waving yet. But the engine is running, and Hudson just dropped it into gear.
My Bottom Line
Good on Hudson. And welcome to Weld County.
The Bandimere family are a class act, plain and simple. They built more than a race track over the years. They built tradition, community, and a place where generations of Colorado families made memories with the smell of rubber, fuel, and freedom in the air. That matters. In a state increasingly obsessed with sterilized planning jargon and curated lifestyle branding, it is nice to see a place still willing to welcome something loud, real, and unapologetically American.
This is also a smart fit. The I-76 and County Road 49 corridor in Weld County offers tremendous opportunity for families and businesses alike. It has room to grow, room to move, and room to think bigger than the boxed-in logic that eventually squeezed out the old Morrison location. Weld County understands something some other parts of Colorado have forgotten: growth is not automatically the enemy when it is done with purpose and common sense.
And let’s be honest, there is something satisfying about seeing a legacy Colorado name land in a community that still appreciates enterprise, heritage, and a little horsepower. The Bandimeres are not bringing some flimsy fad to town. They are bringing a proven legacy, a recognizable brand, and the kind of destination project that can energize a corridor and create ripple effects for nearby businesses.
So yes, this is good news. Good for Hudson. Good for Weld County. Good for Colorado racing. Sometimes the right answer is not complicated. A good family found a good place, and a good community had the sense to say yes.
Source: 9News
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