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Since 1958 Purdue University has been home to the “greatest spectacle in college racing”, the Purdue Grand Prix. This 50-mile race takes place on a track carefully modeled after the World Kart Championship track in Japan.
GRAND PRIX SHOW
The PAPA Grand Prix car show is taking placing on April 21, 2007
Click here to access all the info you need to preregister for the show
Click here to access the 2007 Grand Prix window flyer
REGISTRATION: Free for students with ID, $5 non students, $15 for pre registration (due by 2 weeks before show), $20 at the gate.
Since 1999 the Purdue Automotive Performance Association has sponsored a car show in conjunction with the Grand Prix event. Our peak attendance was in 2003 with approximately 90 cars, this was diminished in 2004 due to the threat of rain and in 2005 for the same reason. In 2006 we experienced an amazing day, the lot was packed and the weather was warm. We plan to have another successful show for 2007. We plan to have vendor's booths at the show and dealerships that will be advertising. There will a live band playing throughout the day. There will be several judged classes, with awards going to the top 2 cars in each class. There will also be a prize for two “best of show” winners, as well as many other awards. In addition, we will have restrooms, and we are planning to have food and entertainment.
2005 Show Pictures: Click Here
2006 Show Pictures: Click Here
Proposed classes for the 2007 Car & Truck Show are:
| Late Model Stock |
This class is designed for late model cars of any manufacture according to SCCA autocross rules for stock cars. |
| Late Model Modified |
This class is designed for the late model cars that have been modified in the modern tuner fashion. |
| Vintage |
This class covers cars manufactured prior to 1960 |
| Classic |
This class covers cars manufactured roughly prior to 1980 and after 1960 |
| Bikes |
This class is for all motorcycles. |
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Car Show Awards
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Best of Show – Restored – This award is presented to the restored vehicle the judges feel excelled all others in overall quality.
Best of Show – Custom – This award is presented to the custom vehicle that the judges feel excelled all others in overall quality.
Participants Choice – This award is presented to the car that was the favorite of the participants in the show.
Esprit de PAPA - This award goes to the vehicle that most exemplifies the “spirit of PAPA” in modified performance from stock.
Long Haul - This award goes to the vehicle that traveled the farthest to participate in our show. If you feel you are eligible, please see us at the registration tent.
The ‘Chromie’ - This is presented to the vehicle with the most use of chrome.
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A packet that includes everything you need to get your car in the show is available here. If you need more information, please contact us!!!
Load-in begins at 9am. Judging will start at 11:00 A.M and will end at 12:30 P.M. Trophies will be presented shortly there after and then it's to the races with the PAPA Kart.
GRAND PRIX RACE
For the second year in a row, the club will be running a Grand Prix kart in the race on the day of the show. As a club with a genuine interest in the skill, performance, and engineering behind racing, we are confident that we have what it takes to be competitive and place in the top five in the 2007 race season. Our Crew Chief from 2006, Louis Gigliotti, has worked as the crew chief for LG Motorsports where they have what is known to be the fastest NA, no power added Corvette in the nation. Louis helped our team in 2006 perform in the top 5 for the majority of the race. This year we will be bringing back the same great cart under new leadership. Our crew team for 2007 is being formed, and more information on them will be available in the future.
Rule Book 2007
For more information on the Kart Race, go to Purdue Grand Prix
If you are a potential sponsor, please contact us!!!
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