ST. JOHNS GRAND PRIX COMMITTEE
WORKS ALL YEAR
 

This community based committee works to build the St. Johns Grand Prix.

 

The St. Johns Grand Prix is in it’s 7th year as one of the largest events in the White Mountains. Each year, the Grand Prix Committee works to make it a larger and more exciting event for families.

 

The Committee has established an event that lasts 4 days each Labor Day Weekend. The 2006 event runs September 1-4 at the St. Johns Airpark. Professional AutoSports Inc., the promoter and sanction for the event has a 5 year agreement with the City assuring the event will be run through 2010.

 

The community based committee works under the auspices of Professional AutoSports Inc. to improve this event each year. They have added a Vendor Midway and a Race Car Parade. In addition, they have added a daily concert in the spectator area by the popular band, The Lakesiders led by Al Holt. Television coverage of the ASA-Speed Truck Feature race has been added.

 

Through the Committee’s efforts, Salt River Project Coronado Generating Station, NAPA Auto Parts and Golden Eagle Distributors have become annual event sponsors along with a strong group of local businesses.

 

The cost to attend the event has been held at $5 per day for adults. Children under age 18 get in free. This is a family experience event with top level Indy Cars, Stock Cars, Sports Cars, Sports Racers and Kart racers.

 

The community based Committee is made up of the following representatives:

 

Kelly Gunnels                                               Lori Rothlisberger

Executive Director                                        Owner Representative

St. Johns Chamber of Commerce                St. Johns Custom Works

 

Betti Miller                                                      Dodie Rothlisberger

Citizen                                                            Owner Representative

St. Johns                                                        NAPA Auto Parts, St. Johns

 

Penny Pew                                                     Jim Pierson

Congressional Liason                                     Executive Director

Congressman Rick Renzi’s Office                  New Hope Ranch

Apache County

 

Keith Odom                                                   Michael Cirivello

Owner Representative                                  Sheriffs Department

Odom Building Supply                                  Apache County

 

Eric Duthie                                                     Vicki & Larry Pond

City Manager                                                 Directors

St. Johns Arizona                                          Professional AutoSports Inc.

 

 

The Committee welcomes sponsors and Midway vendors to the event. There is room for special cars and car clubs to be on display and these cars will get an opportunity to do parade laps on track in front of the spectators.

 

For more information, contact the St. Johns Chamber of Commerce at
928-337-2000.