Mini Grand Prix Go-Kart Track Open to Public, Raises Money for Charity
Scale Replica Go-Kart Track Open Today Through August 14 at Auraria Campus
DENVER, Aug. 2 -- The 2005 CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver presented by PacifiCare kicks off its pre-race activities with the return of the Mini Grand Prix go-kart track, which is situated between 7th and 9th along Auraria Parkway on the Auraria Campus. The Mini Grand Prix go-kart track is a scale replica of the Grand Prix racetrack that is being built around Pepsi Center. Beginning today and running through August 14, the Mini Grand Prix go-kart track is open to the public for those who wish to fulfill their need for speed and support charitable causes in the process.
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A racing suit, helmet, and neck collar will be provided, and the cost is $35.00 for 10 laps. Group rates are also available and reservations are recommended for groups larger than 10 drivers. For more information, call 877-336-4701.
Date: August 1 through August 14
Location: Auraria Campus, 9th and Auraria Parkway
Time: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Please check posted times at the
Mini Grand Prix track because there are private
events scheduled periodically throughout the next two
weeks.)
Track proceeds
benefit: The Grand Prix of Denver Foundation -- 2005
Foundation beneficiaries include Make A Wish
Foundation, Children's Hospital, Hole in the Wall
Camps, Auraria Foundation Scholarship Fund, YouthBiz,
Limb Preservation Foundation, Cure Autism Now and the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Karts provided by: The Track at Centennial
IMPORTANT NOTE: Racers must wear shoes with socks (no open-toe shoes) no shorts (denim is preferred), and shirts must have sleeves (long or short). Racers can be as young as 10 years old, but a parent must accompany children ages 10 -17.
About The Grand Prix of Denver Foundation, Inc.
The Grand Prix of Denver Foundation, Inc. is a Colorado not-for-profit 501(c) 3 Corporation formed in 2002 in conjunction with the inaugural Grand Prix of Denver. The mission of the Foundation is to raise funds for youth oriented organizations and relies solely upon volunteers in order to maximize distributions to our selected recipients. Robert E. Sutton, chairman and chief executive officer of CENTRIX Financial, LLC serves as board chairman.
About the CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver
The CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver presented by PacifiCare is three days of international auto racing surrounded by the city's most unique summer street festival. This annual event transforms the heart of the city into the largest gathering of car enthusiasts, sports fans and music lovers. Alongside Montreal, Mexico City and Australia's Gold Coast, Denver is one of only 14 host cities in the Champ Car World Series.
CENTRIX Financial has served as the title sponsor since 2003 and acquired the event in 2004 with the vision of making it one of Denver's premier summer events, a foundation for the city's economic growth, and an opportunity for some of Denver's most caring companies to give back to the community. For more information on the CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver, including ticket sales, call 877-336-4701 or visit www.gpdenver.com. More information on CENTRIX Financial is available at www.centrixfinancial.com.
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