A few years ago, a group of Colorado Z's met and went to a Friday session of the Denver GP. As I recall, we found a parking lot west of the Platte River that we could use for the afternoon and walked across to the Pepsi Center. We got to see several different race classes at speed. We also walked around to check the numerous car exhibits and open pit areas on a more relaxed day at the races.

This year's race is August 11-13th. One possible bonus to going on Friday is that Bridgestone has offered a promo for the race in past years featuring a FREE ticket for that day only. No assurances this will be offered in '06, but we could try. What do you all think? We could talk Zs for awhile and then head over to see some serious $$ being spent on the racetrack! I'd be happy to act as your race tour guide and answer motorsports questions along the way.

David Muramoto
Senior Editor
Nissan Sport Magazine
Rocky Mountain SCCA

 

That sounds like fun. Don't know about my schedule yet, but so far its open....

 

im in 4 sho!

 

I'm in. I was already planning on going for all 3 days this year, including taking the Friday off from work and spending it at the racetrack. Depending on what time the Z group meets, it might be easier for me to just meet the group inside somewhere.

Should be a good time this year. Here's the schedule for Friday:

8:00 AM - 8:55 AM BMW Practice
9:15 AM - 9:55 AM Atlantic Practice
10:15 AM - 11:30 AM CHAMP CAR Practice
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM BMW Qualifying #1
12:30 PM - 5:00 PM CHAMP CAR Technical Inspection
12:30 PM - 1:00 PM SWC Touring Practice
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM Atlantic Qualifying
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM CHAMP CAR Qualifying
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM “Back Seat Driver”/Pace Car On-Track Activities
3:20 PM - 4:10 PM Pit Walk Activities
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM SWC Touring Practice
5:10 PM - 5:30 PM Drifting Shootout
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM Vintage

 

That sounds cool. I'll wait for more information on what day for sure and ticket information before I commit or not.

Dave: Thanks for posting.

 

Again- let's shoot for Friday the 11th and I'll see if Bridegestone is still offering those FREE ticket vouchers for that day. That info may not be available until very close to that day (to prevent advance ticket sales from suffering). While this won't be a concern for weekend ticket holders like GaryM05, it might end up costing us a few bucks to get in if that promo isn't available. In the past, a Friday walk-up ticket is pretty cheap.

 

Well I think that it sounds like a great idea. I might as well get started on trying to get that Friday off.

Dave: A little off topic, but I am still working on getting that COSMOS Finite Element Analysis program. Because of budget stuff it had to be pushed to this month (hopefully). It's still in the plan, but taking longer that I thought it would. If anyone's interesting, I was talking to Dave about using this program to do a quick analysis on the forces and stresses on his tube frame race car.

 

I am down!

 

Count me in!! Sounds like a good time.

 

I might drop by after 5. I work in Inverness so northbound traffic is a ***** starting at 1pm on Fridays.

 

Good idea David!

I'll be working at the Denver Grand Prix all 3 days. I haven't gotten my assignment yet, but I do know that I'll be working the Touring Car group - tire marking, tech inspections and miscellaneous stuff. I might be able to meet up with the group if there's a break in the action (I could call someone’s cell to locate you). I can't make any guarantees, but workers are usually given a few passes for friends and family. I'll inquire about that if anyone is interested. As I said, no guarantee, so if you're adamant about seeing the races you should go ahead and get your tickets.

Just an FYI. If you are even slightly interested in racing, you should try working a few events. I had a blast at the F1 USGP, and you just can't buy tickets to see the race the way I did. The only difficult part about working a race is the heat, but you soon forget about that once the lights go out. It's also helpful if you are a USAC or SCCA member.

Joel

 

David,

I will let you know about going on Friday. I will be there for sure on Sunday, but will see what I can do about Friday with me skipping out of work.

Sarah, my wife has a friend coming in from the Carolinas she used to work with. I guess her boyfriend is some car owner in the BMW series cars and he is supposed to get us a weekend pass. Me getting that will be a big determining factor on if I go on Friday. I will keep you posted.

Mudd

 

 

UGGHH I want to do this so bad, but I'll be working an assignment in Canon City that day. Oh man, I might just have to use a sick day or something. Hmm, I'll check to see what work I can get done prior to that day and see if it's feasible for me to miss. I would love to do this so count me in as a probable show. Where can I pick up tickets?
Will

 

I'm off that day, Count me in!

 

well i'm not actually a z owner.... just dream of being one

but i could still talk z's with the best of em

and i wouldn't mind drooling over all your z's....

 

That was a fun time, I can't make it this year, deployed to Korea for a year. Have fun guys!

 

So lets pick a date and have a sign up list going. I'm assuming everyone wants Friday.

For sure shows are:

1. dkmura
2. Abishop
3. Colorado S14
4. GaryM05
5. zz-Notop
6. Bamyi
7. Kaiser
8. Jgray

David, where did you want to meet and what time?

 

Guys, I'm currently checking with the Bridgestone District sales office on any promos they might have for next Friday. As soon as I have some definitive answers, I'll post it along with some directions to a meeting place and a time. Figure mid-morning next Friday, the 11th.

 

Subscribing for the details!