The Rockies are out of town. Broncos training camp doesn’t start for another week. And the Rapids are starting an MLS road stretch. Yes, this weekend appears dull for Denver sports fans, but if you’re looking for something different to do, consider heading out to Morrison. Unless you’re a fan of String Cheese Incident, there’s no concert I can recommend, but Red Rocks isn’t the only thing in that area.
The Dodge Mile-High Nationals are coming to Bandimere Speedway from Friday-Sunday, bringing drag racing from top fuel cars, funny cars and stock cars that reach speeds of up to 300 mph to Thunder Mountain. (Take that, NASCAR.) Even if you’re not a fan of racing, itap worth checking out at least once, with . Plus, that ticket gives you access to the pit to meet the drivers and see the cars up close.
To get a better idea of what itap like hearing the sound of those those engines roar off the mountains, you can check out our coverage of last year’s event here.
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Nuggets Ink podcast: Breaking down an eventful Denver offseason
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Quick Hits
+Draft pick Thomas Welsh signs two-way contract with Denver Nuggets
+Miami Dolphins who protest during the national anthem could be suspended
+Rockies Insider: Road to first National League West division title in franchise history just got steeper
+Tour de France 2018: Geraint Thomas wears yellow as race heads toward Alpe d’Huez
+Four straight road openers in Pac-12 doesn’t please Colorado Buffaloes coach Tad Boyle
+LPGA Tour’s Brittany Lincicome shoots 78 in PGA Tour debut
+Open Championship 2018: Kevin Kisner shoots 66 to take early lead
+A federal judge dismisses case against CU officials in Tumpkin lawsuit
+ Broncos Mailbag: Have a question about the team? Ask Ryan O’Halloran here.
+ Rockies Mailbag: Have a question about the team? .
By The Numbers
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LPGA Tour’s Brittany Lincicome shoots 78 in PGA Tour debut
Brittany Lincicome has shot a 6-over 78 in the first round of the Barbasol Championship, leaving the LPGA Tour pro’s goal of making the cut likely out of reach. Read more…
Parting Shot
Rockies podcast: Colorado’s second-half preview, MLB trade deadline approaches
Also, Rockies’ Director of Player Development Zach Wilson gives an update on a few of the team’s top minor-league prospects. Read more…
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