Bandimere Speedway nears end of 65-year run in Morrison

Catch up fast: In April, owner John Bandimere, Jr. announced the impending closure of the site his parents opened 65 years ago.

• "Surrounding development has become more prevalent in the past several years," he said in a video statement at the time.
• "Sometimes we think we have things forever, but they do change, don't they?"

The intrigue: Bandimere told the Denver Post this summer, "they're building a lot of houses around us. But that's not why we're leaving. We really feel comfortable with why we're leaving: We need more space."

• He said a new facility would have restrooms, running water and seats with backs — unlike the current site.
• At the time he said they were considering sites near the Denver airport.
• He declined to confirm the buyer of the more than 100-acre Morrison property.

Be smart: The track's final scheduled event is Oct. 22.