"If I remember correctly, they moved half a million cubic yards of dirt to renovate that facility, and from a spectator standpoint, it's one of the best in the country with not a bad seat in the house. Conversely, as a competitor, you can walk up and get a bird's-eye view of what's going on at any time. They do an impeccable job of maintaining the racing surface, making sure both lanes are as equal, and the parking for racers and fans is as good as it can be.

"Even though we don't run as fast as we may do elsewhere, the quality of competition is still good. I can honestly not remember one instance where the track was the deciding factor. Basically, Bandimere is somewhere you enjoy going to every year."

WJ'S BANDIMERE DID YOU KNOW?

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* WJ's four Bandimere Speedway wins are the most among active Pro Stock drivers.

* Warren set his first NHRA Pro Stock national record in Denver when he recorded a top speed of 156.66 mph at Dragway Denver in May of 1976, at the Division 5 Winston World Championship Series season opener.

Ironically, WJ's actual speed was 148.28, but when corrected for the altitude (as was done at the time) produced the record. WJ did go on to win the event, defeating Lee Shepherd in the final.

* WJ won another Colorado Division 5 race in 1976, winning the Winston World Championship Series event at Pueblo Motorsports Park.