Valued Sponsors
Significant aid to charitable contributions
Mercedes-Benz USA
The Best or Nothing
Mercedes-Benz made history by building the world’s first automobile and creating some of the most famous race and production cars over more than 130 years. It continues to manufacture some of the finest sports and luxury cars while driving industry innovation and developing future mobility solutions. Part of Mercedes-Benz USA, the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center in Southern California is a guardian to the Mercedes-Benz tradition while also providing day-to-day care for the Mercedes-Benz vintage car market. Opened in June 2006, the Classic Center has been the first classic vehicle service and restoration facility created by an automotive manufacturer in the United States. We sincerely thank Mercedes-Benz USA for its financial support and for bringing along some samples of its great products for participants whose cars fail and for being so good to work with throughout the year. A very generous financial contribution from Mercedes-Benz USA makes up a significant portion of The Colorado Grand’s charitable donations each year. Michael Kunz, general manager of Mercedes-Benz Classic in the United States, will be joining us for the Grand along with additional Mercedes-Benz guests. For more information please visit: www.mbusa.com/classic or connect with @mbclassiccenter on Social Media.
WeatherTech
Auto. Home. Pet. Find Your Fit.
For decades, WeatherTech has delivered on its promise of quality and craftsmanship through a commitment to American -made auto, home and pet products. Globally renowned for its Laser-measured FloorLiner™ and innovative CupFone®, the Bolingbook, IL headquartered company continues to push industry boundaries through superior design, engineering and international brand recognition. Weathertech is the sponsor of the IMSA Sports Car Championship Serie, and the Weathertech racing team, led by Cooper MacNeil, is competing in Mercedes-AMG GT3 race cars. Weathertech also has the naming rights at Weathertech Raceway Laguna Seca.
More information can be found at weathertech.com
Hagerty
Let's Drive Together
Hagerty is an automotive lifestyle company dedicated to the love of driving. Everything we do is geared toward enabling and enhancing the experience of automotive enthusiasts and making sure that the vehicles we love – and the lifestyles that revolve around them – don’t just survive but thrive well into the future. That’s why we’ve moved beyond insurance to offer so much more. In addition to being the world’s largest insurer of enthusiast vehicles, Hagerty is home to Hagerty Drivers Club, Hagerty magazine, Hagerty Valuation Tools and DriveShare. The company also supports keeping car culture alive for future generations through numerous youth programs and by supporting the Historic Vehicle Association (HVA) and the RPM Foundation. Click here to learn more about Hagerty. Let’s Drive Together.
RM Sotheby's
Offering the World’s Finest Motor Cars
RM Sotheby’s (formerly RM Auctions) is the world’s largest collector car auction house for investment quality automobiles. With 35 years’ experience in the collector car industry, RM’s vertically integrated range of services, from private treaty sales and auctions to estate planning, and financial services, coupled with an expert team of car specialists and an international footprint, provide an unsurpassed level of service to the global collector car market. The company hosts an enviable calendar of events each year at a variety of prestigious settings around the world, and holds numerous auction records, including four of the top five records for the most valuable automobiles sold at auction, as well as the record for the highest grossing collector car auction of all time (Monterey 2014). In February 2015, the former RM Auctions announced a strategic partnership with Sotheby’s, providing the company with an incomparable global reach and uniting the two businesses for the full calendar of future automobile auctions. In addition to RM Sotheby’s, the RM group also includes Auctions America and RM Auto Restoration, one of the world’s premier restoration facilities and recipient of an unprecedented five ‘Best of Show’ awards at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. RM Sotheby’s is proud to support the Colorado Grand. For further information on the company, or to view a list of upcoming events, please visit www.rmauctions.com.
Premier
Financial
Services
We put Dreams in Driveways
Since 1997, Premier Financial Services has been recognized as the leader in specialty leasing of new and previously owned exotic, vintage and luxury cars. We’re dedicated exclusively to innovative, customized leasing arrangements for sophisticated car enthusiasts and collectors who seek the flexibility of financing, conservation of capital, and the tax advantages of leasing. Unlike traditional pre-packaged closed-end lease arrangements, with our “Simple Lease” you can change or end your lease at any time without penalty. Terms are tailored to meet your needs, for any car valued over $75,000 that’s purchased from a dealer, private party, at an auction or online…anywhere in the world. We’re recognized industry-wide for our integrity, our world-class customer service, and ability to help serious enthusiasts drive their dream cars. Our recent combination with 1st Financial Bank USA has expanded our financing capability even further. Visit our website at https://www.premierfinancialservices.com
Franck Muller
Master of Complications
Franck Muller watches are one of the finest and most complicated of the world. The manufacture was founded in Geneva by Franck Muller and Vartan Sirmakes with the aim of creating exclusive timepieces characterized by complicated movements and original designs. Thanks to its strong in-house capabilities in numerous fields of Haute Horlogerie, this young company rapidly became one of the best Swiss horlogerie brands. Today, we believe we succeeded in combining boldness and creativity with exceptional Haute Horlogerie know-how while remaining a family owned independent business.
For more information visit: www.franckmuller-usa.com
Ascent Drive
Resort
The New Standard in Motorsports Clubs
Ascent Drive Resort will be the first modern private driving facility in the Rocky Mountain Region with a targeted opening in 2024. Ascent sets the new standard for speed, safety, accessibility and variety amongst motorsport clubs. Located on 580 acres of rolling land with mountain views just one mile east of Denver International Airport, Ascent’s crown jewel will be a Tilke-designed, 3.75-mile FIA Grade-2 road course that is one of the fastest and safest in North America. Other excitement will include a CIK-accredited, 0.8-mile karting track and a 10-acre vehicle dynamics area and a 160-acre Off Road Park. The massive facility has room for over 750 GT-series private luxury car condos and will host appropriate amenities such as a club lounge, bar, and restaurant.
