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Your welcome! btw, if anybody here ever needs “submit forms” , or “race entry forms” or whatever(ie: the user goes to a page , from a link here, fills out a form and it automagically goes to 1 or more e- mail addys), just let me know.
When will the rentals be ready to go? I’d love to mess around before I leave CO.
Hi,
The rentals will be open August 8th (csc race at bandi, oh well) and we will operate thru Sunday, Aug. 15th.
Thanks,
JimA few more updates on the Grand Prix.
To tell you that I’m totally excited about the track is an understatement. The whole gang at the CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix office is helping make this work like you can’t believe.
What is planned and completed:
1) fix parking lot – (totally repaved) (completed)
2) ship in tec-pro barriers (completed)
3) arrange parking space for trailers (completed)
4) paint and stripe track (planned)
5) post billboards and advertising (planned)
6) build mini bridges over track to look like real GP track (planned)The plan is to make the kart track looks as much like the big track as feasable.
We have booked many private parties, so if anyone is interested in hosting their company or booking space, call me or Carolyn at 303-708-9400 for pricing and availability.We will be scoring Fridays race and providing trophies, but I still need to point out that safety comes first. The back straight is 450′ long into a tight hairpin. The track is only 24-26 feet wide, so passing is difficult, but it is a fast track. If nothing else, it sure will be fun to drive and look cool. Lots of banners and overhead flags and all the “stuff”.
I will put up driving and parking directions shortly, as well as paddock rules and regs. Nothing major, just so everyone comes prepared.
That’s all for now…
Thanks,
Jim Keesling :type:Sorry Jim, we will be on the way to Canada that weekend so we can’t make it. Good luck. Sounds like a great time.
Richard
Jim,
My son saw the track at the Pepsi Center and commented that you have barriers set up in the corners but not on the straights. He mentioned, that would be dangerous if a cart got out of shape on the straights and cross over into another sectio of the track.
Do you plan on putting barriers on the straights? I sure hope so!
You should have my registration-I am coming!
Hey Chaz get your Vespa 1932 out and come on down!
:cheers:
Was looking at the entry form for the GP.
Did not see the TAG Jr. class listed.
Is there going to be a TAG Jr. class?When will directions be posted?
I have a map of the area , it appears we will be in the parking lot on the south side of Pepsi center is that correct?
in response to the Tag Junior question – you are welcome to come race! I just spoke with Jim and he said that all of the CSC classes could be accomodated. The Tags will likely all run together, which is often the norm at the tracks anyway. Remember, this is an exhibition event, an opportunity to expose a bunch of people to some great kart racing action. Jim has been extremely busy getting everything ready to go – I am sure he will be posting directions and such very soon.
angie
ps. I will be there doing the timing/scoring.The Mini Grand Prix track is in the parking lot at the Tivoli Student Center on 7th and Auraria. The best way to access it now is off of Auraria Parkway, however, when the final stages of the big track go in you will need to access the Kart track from driving North on 7th off Colfax. Just drive North a couple of blocks and turn right into the parking lot just before Auraria Parkway.
Jim has done a great job along with the crew from The Denver Grand Prix setting the track up and doing the paving. While the track may be tight, it will offer some great driving experiences for even the PRO guys. Just watch out for turn #5, it will be the real winner when all the dust has setteled! :rotate:NOT ANOTHER UPDATE!!!
Yes, you bet. What, a points race this weekend as well, WHEN WILL IT END??? :sun:
The painters arrived yesterday and painted the whole track. Chuck from SKUSA arrived last night to start with the anchoring of the tec-pro’s in place, the Fire Marshall did our final walk-thru, The hay bales arrive today, the timing and scoring gets tested, and the security fence was installed.
It’s almost time for the fun to begin.Curt posted the directions well. It’s best to arrive off of Colfax and turn on 7th.
Racing information :direct
Keep your gearing the same as Bandimere.
Put gas in your kart, full.
DON’T BRING YOUR GAS CAN IN YOUR TRAILER, THE FIRE MARSHAL WILL TAKE IT AWAY!!! The track is short enough that you should have enough fuel to make to thru the day.If you have time, stop by and check it out!
That’s all for now.
Jim
ps. Good luck to all racers this Sunday, Sorry I can’t make it.
😥Jim –
Will we have a promotional tent set up? I will be down there but not racing, and would be more than happy to sell karting to the spectators. Would even volunteer to pull this together if no one has so far. Let us know what you need.
Excellent, Thank You.
how much does it cost to enter?
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