11th Annual
11th Annual
VINTAGE ROAD RACES
& Concours D'Elegance
NOVEMBER 22 - 24, 1996
Palm Springs, California
The Chrysler Grand Prix of Palm Springs is Southern California's premier vintage road racing event. This annual event features over 250 vintage race cars that include CanAm cars, open-wheel Formula cars and sports cars competing on a 1.5 mile Grand Prix road circuit. The races will be held at the intersection of Gene Autry Trail and Ramon Road - just three miles from downtown Palm Springs.
Thursday, November 21, 1996
Staging of Exhibition and Competition Cars
Media Day including Press Conferences, Track Orientation and Luncheon
12 - 4 pm VARA Practice Sessions
Tickets
Friday, November 22, 1996
8 am - 4 pm VARA Practice
and Qualifying Sessions
Viper Rendezvous at Petersen Museum
in Los Angeles - Breakfast and Caravan to Chrysler Grand Prix
Bell & Howell Golf Tournament, Tahquitz Creek Golf Club (Invitation only)
Infinity Sponsor's Reception (Invitation only)
Tickets
Saturday, November 23, 1996
8 am - 4 pm VARA Races
5 pm Michelin Trackside Dinner Party
(Tickets also available at the gate)
Silent Auction
Tickets
Sunday, November 24, 1996
8 am - 4 pm VARA Races
10 am - 4 pm Union Bank of California
Concours d'Elegance, Tahquitz Creek Golf Club
VARA Awards Presentation, Trackside
Tickets
Palm springs is located approximately 100 miles east of L.A. Take the 10 Freeway east to the Gene Autry exit to Ramon Road. Parking is available at the race property, just a short walk to the entry gates. The Palm Springs airport is serviced by 10 major airlines and is adjacent to the race site.
NOTE: No alcoholic beverages, glass bottles or cans will be permitted through the admission gates. Coolers will be subject to inspection.
Michelin Trackside Dinner Party
Dance in the Desert! Immediately following the races on Saturday, Michelin Tire will host a trackside dinner party. Join the festivities!
Hotel Information
Palm springs hotels are offering special rates for those attending the event the weekend of November 22nd. To take advantage of these rates, be sure to indicate you will be attending the Chrysler Grand Prix when making your reservations!
Palm Springs is America's desert playground featuring a wide variety of golf, swimming, tennis and riding facilities, with outstanding restaurants and nightclubs just a short stroll from any of the official Chrysler Grand Prix hotels. Palm Springs boasts an average November temperature of 72 degrees with plenty of warm sunshine.
