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About Grand Prix Of Denver
The Grand Prix of Denver was a memorable street circuit event held around Denver's Ball Arena, formerly known as the Pepsi Center. Though the races ended after 2006, the site remains a landmark in downtown Denver’s sports and motorsports history. The circuit used temporary grandstands and did not have a fixed stadium seating chart, giving fans a unique, live-edge racing experience around the Ball Arena complex at 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204. Below you’ll find practical, insider guidance to plan a visit, including seating and viewing options, parking, transit access, and nearby hotel and dining recommendations.
Whether you're a dedicated motorsports fan or planning a trip to downtown Denver, secure your seats and stay conveniently close to the action. Ball Arena offers on-site parking in the surrounding lots, and RTD light rail service stops at Ball Arena–Elitch Gardens (E and W lines) for easy access. After the checkered flag, explore nearby hotels like Limelight Denver, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver, and SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown within walking distance or a short ride. While the Grand Prix of Denver is no longer staged, the Ball Arena area remains a hub for events and a piece of Denver’s racing history. We’ve got you covered with practical details to help you plan your visit and make the most of the downtown Denver experience.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location and circuit: Street circuit around the Pepsi Center (now Ball Arena) in downtown Denver; address associated with the venue is 1000 Chopper Cir, Denver, CO 80204.
- Venue type and seating: Temporary street circuit with grandstands; no fixed stadium seating chart for the event (seating was largely provided by temporary structures).
- Notable events: CART/Champ Car races held in 1990–1991 and 2002–2006; notable winners include AJ Allmendinger and Sebastien Bourdais; 2006 featured a high-profile final-lap incident between Bourdais and Tracy.
- Attendance: 2005 attendance reported at 148,511 for the weekend; 2004 attendance around 112,000; the event drew large crowds despite being a temporary street race.
- Parking and transit: On-site parking around Ball Arena; RTD light rail stops at Ball Arena–Elitch Gardens station (E and W lines) for easy access.
- Nearby hotels: Limelight Denver, Kimpton Hotel Monaco Denver, and SpringHill Suites Denver Downtown are within walking distance or a short ride from Ball Arena.
- Renaming/demolition: Pepsi Center renamed Ball Arena in 2020; the Grand Prix races ended after 2006 and the venue remains, but the event is no longer held.