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[tifosi]

Details are shaping up for the National Grand Prix, sorry if thgis has already been posted. The ALMS series event will take place on July 20-21 on a temorary street circuit near Washington's RFK stadium and will Trans-Am, World Challenge, and Star MAzda events. Also for thrill seekers, Robbie Knievel will attempt a 200ft jump.

Slightly more on-topic, I've finally decided, come hell or high water to attend my first actual Foirmula One Grand Prix this June, so for those that are going, I assume I can get tickets still, I'll see everyone in Montreal.

[Viss1]

I'll be at the National Grand Prix - trying to see if my company is sposoring anything or at least getting some free passes. Apparently there will be some sort of concert there as well on Friday night. www.nationalgrandprix.com

[FEDERAL]

Here is a copy of the e-mail I recieved about tickets and the schedule of events:


Dear Preferred Patron,

As a Preferred Patron to The National Grand Prix of Washington, D.C., we are pleased to offer you the exclusive opportunity to purchase tickets before they become available to the general public.

Beginning 10:00 a.m. January 29, 2002 and through February 5, 2002, you may purchase National Grand Prix event tickets before they are available to the general public by calling Ticketmaster at (202) 432-SEAT, by visiting http://www.ticketmaster.com and entering "National Grand Prix" in the search field, or by clicking on the link at the bottom of this page. This is your only opportunity to obtain your preferred seat selections in the best locations before the general sale on February 6, 2001.

The BEST VALUE is the ‘Super Pass’ which combines a Premium Reserved Grandstand Seat with Pit & Paddock Access for all three days of the event for only $150.

TICKET PRICING:

FRIDAY GENERAL ADMISSION $20
SATURDAY ‘WALK ABOUT’* $25
SATURDAY RESERVED SEAT ADMISSION $40
SUNDAY ‘WALK ABOUT’ * $35
SUNDAY RESERVED SEAT ADMISSION (ROWS 1-5) $65
SUNDAY RESERVED SEAT ADMISSION (ROWS 6 AND HIGHER) $85

* ‘Walk About’ ticket provides access to the facility and expo, but DOES NOT provide access to a seat.

PIT & PADDOCK PASSES

Single Day Pit & Paddock Pass $10
3-Day Pit & Paddock Pass $25
· Pit & Paddock passes allow spectators to see the racing machines up-close while the drivers and teams are preparing for each day’s events.



The featured event of the weekend will be the American LeMans Series (ALMS) race. In addition to the ALMS race, on-track action will include the Trans-Am Series, Speedvision World Challenge Series, Star Mazda Series and a special celebrity invitational match race.

The National Grand Prix will also feature a Motorsports Expo in the DC Armory, Monster Truck Rides, and a record-setting motorcycle jump by Robbie Knievel.

EVENT WEEKEND SCHEDULE (Schedule Subject to Change):

Friday
· American LeMans Series Practice & Qualifying
· Trans-Am Series Practice & Qualifying
· Speedvision World Challenge Series Practice & Qualifying
· Star Mazda Series Race
· Expo

Saturday
· American LeMans Series Practice & Qualifying
· Trans-Am Series Race
· Celebrity Pro Am Match Race
· Speedvision World Challenge Series Race
· Expo

Sunday
· American LeMans Series Race
· Speedvision World Challenge Series Race
· Robby Knievel Record Motorcycle Jump
· Expo

As the race approaches, you can keep up-to-date on other event-related announcements by visiting our web site, www.nationalgrandprix.com.

Thank you again for your interest in the First Annual National Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. and we look forward to hosting you at RFK the weekend of July 19-21, 2002.

Sincerely,



National Grand Prix Holding, LLC


Anybody interested in getting a group together for this?

FEDERAL

[Toyoter]

Will the Speedvision World Challenge be changed to the Speed Channel World Challenge? I hope that series sticks around, it's my favorite U.S. based racing series right now. I can't wait to see those Lexus IS300s out there ripping it up!

[tifoso]

Here's a link to the thread posted about this when the news first hit. It includes the proposed track map. As FEDERAL indicated there is a web site for the event to keep up with the lastest news.