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Need for speed: local events this week

Lucas Oil AMA Motocross Nationals - pro AMA Motocross event at Thunder Valley Saturday 6/27, 15 minutes from Denver, broadcasting live on SPEED, gates open at 11:00 am, tickets start at $37 - more details.

MRA Race at Pueblo - Motorcycle Racing Association road racing event at Pueblo Motorsports Park Sat and Sun 6/27-28- The sight and sound of open exhaust 180 horsepower 160 MPH superbike at wide open throttle is something you won't soon forget - or see anywhere but the racetrack - spectating is free - more details.

Hill Climb at Buena Vista - hosted by the Colorado Hill Climb Association - watch vehicles race up the mountain - tickets start at $12 - more details.

SCCA SOLO (AutoCross) School and Summer Series - Saturday 6/27 and Sunday 6/28 in Fountain, CO - more details.

Friday Night Drags - just watch or drag race your own car at Pueblo Motorsports Park on Friday 6/26. Gates open at 5:00 pm, Time Trials begin at 6:00 pm, Eliminations begin at 9:00 pm, Track closed at 12:00 am. Spectators - $3.00, Entry Fees start at $10 - more details.

High Plains Raceway Lapping Days - Open lapping Friday 6/26 $150/$90 full/half day, Colorado Exotic Car Lapping Saturday 6/27, Lotus Club Lapping Sunday 6/28 - spectating is free - more details.

Phil Long Ford Fest - Car show and bracket racing - at Bandimere Speedway Sunday 6/28 - more details.

Oval Racing at I-25 Speedway - Grand American Modifieds-Twin 30s, Sportsmans, Street Stocks, Figure 8's, Street Drags - starting at 6:00 pm - more details.

Oval Racing at I-76 Speedway - SportMods Street Stock Econos Mini-Stocks 600 Mini-Sprints Outlaw 1200?s - starting at 6:00pm, adult tickets $10 - Saturday 6/27 - more details.

Take it to the Track Colorado State Patrol drag racing series for teens. A positive alternative to street racing provided as a safe, legal and fun environment in which to satisfy that nagging need for speed. Wednesday 7/1 at Bandimere Speedway and most Wednesday nights throughout the summer. Gates open at 4:00 pm, tickets are $10 - more details.

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