For CNS, 2009 meant a lot of things. We launched a new website with easier access to race results and recaps. Our social network went online, giving fans the opportunity to follow the action blow by blow from anywhere with a cell phone or a computer. Drivers, crew members, officials and even fans learned to bring an umbrella with them wherever they go. Most importantly we proved yet again, that CNS is the best darn short track in the state of Colorado and maybe even the USA.

Read more: 2009 is in the Record Books!

To: All CNS Late Model competitors

CNS Management has determined that due to the increasing performance of engines built solely for use in USLMA competition the following rules amendment is effective immediately.

Competitors that choose to utilize the USLMA legal engine in CNS competition in 2010 will only be allowed to participate in a maximum of five events. An event will be defined as a car, driver or team that practices and competes for a position in a 2010 CNS Late Model A-feature event. The USLMA legal engine will not be legal for participation in the 2010 Challenge Cup event. All competitors utilizing USLMA legal engines will be required to disclose to the Race Director the use of the USLMA legal engine and adhere to all other 2010 CNS Late Model rules including a 50 pound weight penalty. In addition, all competitors that choose to participate with a USLMA legal engine will not be awarded CNS championship points.

Read more: Rules Amendment for USLMA legal engines participating in 2010 CNS Late Model events.

Rocky's Autos Late Models
Point leader Bruce "the moose" Yackey started on the pole for the 100 lap Rocky's Autos Late Model A Main. 2nd in points, #95 Cris Muhler started in 11th and 3rd in points, #27 Roger Avants had the inside of row 2. 4th in points, speedy Ronnie Hults started in 8th. Bruce Yackey led the first 10, caution-filled laps. Roger Avants stole the lead at lap 11 as a yellow flag flew due to a spin out on the back stretch. Yackey and Avants lined it back up for a double file restart. Yackey took his lead back, but not for long! Avants was sneaking up along the outside and passed him at lap 18. Meanwhile, Hults was patiently moving up the field and took 5th. #57 wrecked at lap 25 when he ran head first into a pile up between turns 2 and 3. Avants, Paul Deines and Eggleston all got hooked up on the restart and blew past Bruce Yackey. It was a 3 car race for first! Avants was able to stick his lead with Eggleston riding close behind. Deines and Speedy Ronnie Hults were 2 car lengths back ready to pounce on the leaders and Robertson was speedily moving up the field. Another spin out brought on more caution lining up the fastest of the fastest for 50 more laps of A Main racing. Eggleston started on the outside of row 1 and ran away with the lead. Ronnie Hults moved up the field via the outside taking 2nd. Another restart saw Hults into the lead. This time he sprouted wings and took off for an 8 car length lead over the rest of the field. Yet another spin out, this time between turns 3 and 4 brought out the red flag. The race resumed with Hults and Eggleston dragging racing as they swapped 1st place back and forth. Chris Eggleston had the lead on a single file restart which sealed his fate as the winner of the 35th annual Snap-On tools, Rocky's Autos Late Model Challenge Cup! Hults finished 2nd, followed by Roger Avants and our season champion #12 Bruce Yackey.

Read more: Bruce "the moose" Yackey takes his 2nd consecutive Late Model Season Championship

Memo to All Race Teams,

We at Colorado National Speedway hope you are all having a wonderful winter and holiday season.  Believe it or not, the 2010 race season is just around the corner. No season would be complete without the annual Colorado Oval Track Trade Show. As usual, we will have a booth at the show where you will be able to purchase the following:

• 2010 NASCAR License (online NASCAR license renewals are available if you were a NASCAR member in 2009 @ nascarmembers.com)
• CNS Car Registration and Number Form ($75 per registration) Any team changing drivers mid-season will be required to purchase a new number for that new driver, so please keep that in mind when choosing your numbers. There will be no Duplicate numbers allowed, as was the case last year. The number will stay with the driver all season per the 2010 rule book.
• Rules books can be printed on-line after January 15, 2010 at (www.coloradospeedway.com).  A limited number of printed copies will be available at the show.
• Pit Stall Reservations ($75.00)

Note: The 2009 competitor’s numbers and pit stalls will be held until Jan 24, 2010 this year, not March 1st as it has been in past years.  Therefore, please plan to reserve your numbers and pit stalls prior to or during the Trade Show.  If you are not able to attend the show, you may phone ahead and pay for your numbers and/or stalls by credit card.  PLEASE NOTE: All 2010 Numbers and Pit Stalls not reserved will become available on a first come first served basis on January 25, 2010.

We look forward to seeing you at the show!

- Colorado National Speedway