Telluride Festivalof Cars and Colors 2016

THE SECOND ANNUAL

T E L L U R I DE F E S T I VA L OF

CA R S & COL O R S SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 2, 2016

The Shelby Series 1 Resurrecting The World’s Fastest Hot Rod

‘In the Fast Lane’ With Jerry O’Rourke Joe Tanner ...

Down to Earth Spaceman Schedule, Events, Big Prizes and More!

ON THE COVER | 1999 Shelby Series 1 (Photo by CGamage)

Contents

5 Welcome from the Festival Founders

7 Support Staff Thanks

8 A History of Telluride

9 Welcome from Telluride Mayor Sean Murphy

10 A History of Mountain Village

10 Welcome from Mountain Village Mayor Dan Jansen

12 About the Festival

13 Festival Emergency Information

14 Pass and Ticket Information

16-17 Parking & Gondola 18-19 Family Fun Excursions 20-23 Events & Venues 24-25 Contests 27 People’s Choice Awards 30-33 Schedule 36-37 The World’s Fastest Hot Rod

39 Colonel James Harvey

41 Altitude Tips

42-43 Jerry O’Rourke ... ‘In the Fast Lane’ STAFF | Ray & Anita Cody: Festival Founders & Special Events Christine Gamage: Festival Partner & Director/Volunteer Coordinator Rob & Sindy Lindow: Festival Partners & Assistance Mike & Krista Bergren: Founding Members & Venue Assistance Kyle Henning: Festival Ground Operations Assistant C.J. Hodge: Operations Assistant JT Ellis: Operations Assistant Angela Davidson: Concours Venue Manager Lori Henning:VIP Relations & Information Jeff Jurecki: Heritage Plaza Venue Manager & Festival Assistance Lisa LeBrun: Airport Venue Manager & Staff Photographer Junior Ponce: AV/Sound Management Leo Vandenbosch: Main Street Venue Manager PROGRAM DESIGN & PRODUCTION | PeakEventPublications.com

45 Mianna Wick

46 The Shelby Series 1

47 Celebrating Memories & the 1927 Auburn

49 Giving

50-51 Joe Tanner: Down to Earth Spaceman 52-54 Active Founding Members 56-57 Maps

58 Sponsors 3

REGISTER TO BID | OCTOBER 13-15 | LAS VEGAS | 480.421.6694 700 Vehicles Expected, Most Offered At No Reserve. Phone and Internet Bidding Options Available.

NO RESERVE 1962 JAGUAR XKE ROADSTER Fully restored and highly desirable, this early flat-floor E-type features a 3.8-liter engine with welded bonnet louvers and a 4-speed manual transmission. Matching numbers, documented with Heritage Certificate.

From the Tammy Allen Collection.

NO RESERVE 1954 KAISER DARRIN SUPERCHARGED CONVERTIBLE This Kaiser Darrin Supercharged Convertible is #26 of 435 produced.

Equipped with a Willys 161ci Flathead straight-4, a 125hp McCullough Supercharger and a 3-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

From the Tammy Allen Collection.

NO RESERVE

NO RESERVE 1947 STUDEBAKER STARLIGHT COUPE CHAMPION CUSTOM “BLACK BART” Built by the late award-winning builder Tony Carlini and dubbed “Black Bart.”

Features a custom-built 462ci Chevrolet big block, coupled to GM’s fabulous Turbo Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission.

From the Tammy Allen Collection.

1957 CADILLAC ELDORADO BIARRITZ CONVERTIBLE A top-of-the-line, very well-equipped Cadillac. Power steering, power brakes, windows and seats were standard. Equipped with a 365/300hp OHV V8 with an automatic transmission.

From the Tammy Allen Collection.

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Welcome from the Festival Founders ur One Year Anniversary and we have been blessed with another beautiful weekend for the Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors.

This past year has been a whirlwind for our team as we have witnessed the inquiries and interest in the Cars & Colors event grow by leaps and bounds. Recently, we were honored to be mentioned by USA Today as one of the 20 best automotive events of 2015 and are thankful to have ended up ranking 9th in the online People’s Choice Award voting.

This year we have so many great new additions including the Motorcycle Exhibit, family entertainment and musical performances.

Appearing in Telluride over Cars & Colors weekend will be Neil Young + Promise of the Real along with other, Festival sponsored, musical groups such as MoDaZz and Spinphony. They are all here to entertain and dazzle you during this most beautiful time of the year in the Rocky Mountains.

Our Saturday evening event at the Telluride airport is built to inspire all that come to witness as we have Jerry O’Rourke (JFK’s Secret Service Agent and local Telluride Legend, Lt. Col. James Harvey (Original WWII Tuskegee Airman and America’s 1st Top Gun) and Joseph Tanner (Former NASA Astronaut, flying missions in space shuttles Atlantis, Discovery and Endeavor). The world could cer-

tainly benefit from such fine role models as these three incredible gentlemen.

Opening up our Saturday evening event we have special high altitude bagpiper and Telluride local Greg Henshaw followed by national singing sensation Marlana VanHoose.

Marlana will be performing the National Anthem as only this young star can. This gifted child has overcome the odds and she really Rocks the Anthem in a way that will tug at your heartstrings.

With an event of this size, there are always so many great businesses, sponsors and staff to whom we must give Thanks. Investing in our vision last year and continuing their support as we roll into year two we would like to thank, from our lodging community; The Peaks Resort & Spa, Lumière, Telluride

Alpine Lodging and Element 52. Along with our Major Venue sponsors; the Telluride Regional Airport, Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association, the Telluride Ski & Golf Company the Town of Mountain Village and the Town of Telluride.

Over this past year, we have also forged new relationships with many great companies; Porsche, US Bank, Barrett-Jackson, Ascent, Jet Linx, the US Bank Private Client Reserve team and Telluride Sotheby’s International Realty. All of our supporters make this event the great success that it is today and will be for years to come.

Among the many individuals that lend their support throughout the year are our good friends, and business partners, Rob & Sindy Lindow; thank you for your love and support over the years and our Festival Director, and business partner, Christine Gamage; thank you for putting all the pieces together and making this event appear so seamless.

And thank you to all of our car owners, friends, volunteers and attendees. Welcome to the splendor that is the Rocky Mountains in autumn.We hope that you enjoy this beautiful weekend in the San Juans.

Ray and Anita Cody Festival Founders

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FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: JT ELLIS, KYLE HENNING, CJ HODGE

Founders Support Staff ichita, Kansas has been home to many Telluridians before they discovered the beauty of the San Juan Mountains.

Along with Festival Founder, Ray Cody, three of those transplants are CJ Hodge, Kyle Henning and JT Ellis. Each made the decision to ‘Go West Young Man’ and find their niche in the little town of Telluride.

All three young men have had a long, storied connection with Festival Founder Ray Cody. Cody was CJ and Kyle’s ice hockey coach in Wichita and JT’s father, and grandfather, worked for Cody’s father for many years.

Once arriving in Telluride, CJ Hodge started Elite Spas with his good friend Kyle Henning and, in the same summer, brought Man Cave Telluride to the area with the assistance of his other good friend JT Ellis. Man Cave Colorado is known region wide as the leader in exotic car detailing as well as car paint correction. Having a local Man Cave shop here in Telluride certainly filled a void long missing here in the Telluride area.

Amidst their other obligations, these three young entrepreneurs are the boots on the ground, foot on the gas pedal support team for the Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors.The hard work and dedication that these young men provide the Festival throughout the year is invaluable and the Festival would like to take this opportunity thank them for their time, expertise and ‘can do’ attitude.

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riginally the summer hunting grounds of the Ute Indians, the Telluride area first saw prospectors from the east over the old Indian trail now known as Ophir Pass in the early 1880s. John Fallon, one of those early prospectors, is thought to have been the first to explore what is now known as Marshall Basin. Such mines as the Sheridan, Mendota, Pandora and Smuggler were opened in Marshall Basin and produced much wealth in the form of gold and other minerals. (Silver, lead, copper and zinc were mined locally as well as vanadium.)

In the 1870s, Frank P. Brown was a well-known resident of San Miguel City, a small settlement about a mile and a half west of today’s Telluride. The ruins of the Brown homestead still exist on the road into town. At one time, the post office, school, a saloon, livery stable, shops, lodging, an eating house and a half mile race track were located near there. The town of Columbia (which later became Telluride on June 4th, 1887), developed east of San Miguel City, as part of Ouray County. The town site of Columbia was plated and incorporated on February 23, 1878 with some lots selling at $3.50 each. San Miguel County was created in 1883 with Columbia as the county seat.

The present Court House was built in late 1887, and has been in use since then.

The first financial institution in Telluride was the San Miguel Valley Bank which suffered a midday robbery committed by Butch Cassidy on June 24, 1889. No arrests were ever made in connection with the robbery which is said to have netted Cassidy $20,000.

Limited transportation and power affected the expansion of local mining since only the very highest quality of ores could be profitably mined and transported significant distances. In 1887, a railroad had been built from Montrose to the old town of Dallas, a few miles north of the present town of Ridgway.

Otto Mears, a Russian born entrepreneur and road-builder, set out to build a railroad from a point in the Uncompahgre Valley over 8

source to the power plant at Ames proving the vision of Nikola Tesla’s AC current to be superior to the existing DC theories of Thomas Edison.

1898 and 1899 saw a building boom in the form of many new homes and businesses. However, in 1901, the local miners revolted and called a strike to protest the fathom system, and to reduce the workday to an eight hour day.

Before it was over, the Superintendant of the Smuggler Union Mine was killed by a shotgun fired through a window in his home in Pandora, a miner by the name of John Barthell, was killed when he shouted an innocent phrase in Finnish, and the National Guard was deployed by Governor Peabody to keep order in the mining PHOTO BY COREY DAVIS camp. Denied medical care, the Western Federation of Miners built their own hospital in 1902, on the NW corner of Pine Street and Columbia Avenue.

Prior to the construction of tramways, it has been said that as many as 5,000 animals conveyed supplies and men and ore between the mines and the town. During its time, Telluride has also seen its share of disasters, fires, floods, epidemics and snow slides. In answer to the demands of hard rock mining, the town once supported 26 saloons, four dance COURTESY OF THE TELLURIDE HISTORICAL MUSEUM halls and numerous bordellos. The Red Light District is apparent today in the cribs of Popcorn Alley on Pacific Street.

Dallas Divide to Rico and on to Durango. A In 1972 the ski resort opened and in 1974 branch line of the Rio Grande Southern was the first musical festival began in the form built into Telluride in 1891 from Vance Junc- of Bluegrass which celebrated its 41st annition on the South Fork of the San Miguel versary in 2015. Other festivals fill summer River. weekends with activities as diverse as The The next great boost to mining came Mushroom Festival, the Telluride Film Festiwhen L.L. Nunn acquired an interest in the val, Blues & Brews and the Nothing Festival.

Gold King Mine near Alta. The increasing Telluride boasts a vibrant Arts Community as costs of coal to provide power to the mine, well, offering virtually any media imaginable and the inadequacy of DC electricity to cov- and high caliber theatrical, athletic and sciener long distances drove Nunn and his engi- tific programs. neer brother, Paul N. Nunn, to address the For additional information, visit the Telpower problem. Using Trout Lake for water luride Historical Museum at the top of Fir storage and with the aid of long flumes, they Street. Call 970 728-3344 or visit www.telwere able to provide a high pressure water luridemuseum.org.

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History of

Telluride

Welcome to Telluride!

We are delighted that you are here for the second annual Telluride Festival of Cars and Colors. Last year, we were awed by hot cars in high places. This year, the bar is set even higher as we welcome aboard some new, special sponsors to this world-class festival.

As you enjoy vintage vehicles against a backdrop of vibrant natural beauty, we hope you will also experience the uniqueness of Telluride. Historic character blends seamlessly here with modern hospitality. We locals are a diverse mix of artists, philanthropists, entrepreneurs and extreme athletes. Regardless of outward differences, our common bond is our shared commitment to community. We welcome you as part of that community this weekend and hope you will return time and time again.

See you on Main Street!

Sean Murphy Mayor of Telluride

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Welcome to the Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors Welcome to Mountain Village! We couldn’t be more delighted that you are here to celebrate the Second Annual Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors with us.

I can assure you the red carpet has been rolled out this weekend as Festival Director Ray Cody, and his welloiled machine of a team, turns this sophomore festival into a not-to-bemissed event.

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History of Mountain Village COURTESY OF THE TOWN OF MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

he Town of Mountain Village has come a long way from its days as a sheep ranch to being named one of the world’s top resort destinations.

In 1968, entrepreneur Joe Zoline began to assemble the land needed to build a world class ski resort including Gorrono Ranch and Adams Ranch.With the purchase of the land, he then convinced the Town of Telluride and the United States Forest Service of his choice for the location of an “official winter sports site” in the present Mountain Village. Enlisting the expertise of former French world champion skier Emile Allais, Zoline planned to develop the ski resort in stages. In 1972, the first of the lifts and ski runs opened. In 1978, Ron Allred and Jim Wells purchased the Telluride Ski Resort from Zoline.

Allred and Wells set out to create a pedes10

trian-friendly, European-style resort village above the Town of Telluride on 3.5 square miles of land that was then sheep ranches.

Their vision included a commercial center that is known today as Mountain Village Center (or to some, Village Core), singlefamily estates dispersed carefully within the natural landscape, and a meandering network of winter and summer trails, walking paths, and golf fairways throughout. Their original vision also included housing for the local workforce and civic amenities to support a small, but thriving, year-round community.

San Miguel County approved the Mountain Village Planned Unit Development December 22, 1981.

The Town of Mountain Village was incorporated in 1995 and has developed into a world-class resort community.

To kick things off right, this jam packed weekend is happening during one of the most beautiful times in the mountains with the Fall foliage peeking out against the mountain backdrop.

To add to this beauty, rare cars and vintage motorcycles and planes will be peppered throughout Mountain Village,Telluride and the Telluride Regional Airport.The sighting of these rare gems will be etched in your memory, I promise.

In Mountain Village alone, you can see what beauty on two-wheels looks like at the Vintage Motorcycle Exhibit or check out the new line of Porsche cars. And do make a point to attend The Concours on the Golf Course, which showcases American-made cars Friday, German-made cars Saturday and Italian-made cars Sunday … this is the cream of the crop!

As for myself, I can’t think of a better place to take a relaxing or exhilarating drive though such beautiful scenery, which is something I often do in my own semi-classic convertible. I hope to see you on the roads or in the Village this weekend!

Again, welcome, and please enjoy every minute of your stay.

Dan Jansen Mountain Village Mayor

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SPONSOR OF THE MOTORCYCLE PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD ~ LOCATION FOR THE CARS & COLORS ‘MORNING REVV’ FROM 9A-10A FRI/SAT/SUN

Telluride Mountain Village Owner’s Association is a Proud Sponsor of the Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors.

TMVOA is proud to sponsor events in Mountain Village that provide economic vitality, a sense of community, and increased quality of experience for residents and guests. TMVOA is the primary sponsor of signature events in Mountain Village including the New Year’s Eve Fireworks, the Sunset Concert Series, the Red, White & Blues 4th of July Celebration and Holiday Prelude.

TMVOA also proudly supports many other local events through our economic stimulus funding efforts. Some of our economic stimulus recipients for 2015 include Telluride Film Festival, Telluride Aids Benefit, Mountainfilm, Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors, Telluride Wine Festival, Telluride Yoga Festival and the Telluride Fire Festival.

Visit our event calendar for more information on upcoming events.

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the second annual

Telluride Festival of Cars and Colors

BY KAI BIDELL

PHOTO BY RYAN RANDELS

hat’s better than a car festival?

A car festival at 8,750 feet with the mountain air in your face, the changing colors of autumn and the great people of Telluride, Colorado as company.

The Festival of Cars and Colors, more than any other, showcases cars in the place where they are at their best - nature. It’s possible to make a ‘90s Corolla look cool if you put it in a car show, indoors with a laser show behind it. But, for car aficionados, cars are meant to be driven fast on the open road, used as a lens to enjoy the beauty of nature, while nature is used as an amplifier for the beauty of the cars. In Telluride, the wild mountain beauty and fresh air fuse with the industrial artwork that is the car to make an experience that is truly unique.

Cars, especially for Americans, are not just a way of getting from A to B. They are a status symbol. They are a representation of our personality. They are etched into our history like the skid marks on Main Street from kids

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Voted as one of the Top Ten Car Shows by 10best.com, and with even more cars registered for this year, the word about this car festival in Telluride is spreading. racing between the lights. This Festival offers you the chance to connect with that heritage.

Come and see the Kennedy Cars exhibit, and remember with us a pivotal moment in the American experience. Enjoy our collection of celebrity vehicles, or just bask in the V8 glory of some good old fashioned American Muscle. This festival has something for all car

folks and you might even discover a renewed passion for automobiles along the way.

This is our second Festival and we know it is going to be even better than the last one.

“You have to crawl before you can walk and walk before you can run,” festival founder Ray Cody explained to me. After all, like a fine wine, car festivals get better with age.

Last year’s event was a hit. People left smiling, some with bugs in their teeth after a rousing road rally. Some lucky folks left with their wallets quite a bit thicker after winning one of the many prizes. But everyone left with one thought on their mind… “I can’t wait for next year.”

Around the country, people are starting to take notice. Voted as one of the Top Ten Car Shows by 10best.com, and with even more cars registered for this year, the word about this car festival in Telluride is spreading. Now it’s time to do it again.Thanks for joining us at the second ever Telluride Festival of Cars and Colors. Start your engines, ready, get set, go!

TELLURIDE HAS THE

BEST FALL

COLORS PLEASE STAY ON THE GRASS

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FESTIVAL EMERGENCY INFORMATION Emergency #: 9-1-1 Telluride Marshal’s Office 134 S. Spruce St. Telluride, CO 81435 (970) 728-3818 Hours: 8am-5pm, Monday - Friday After Hours/Weekend Phone Dispatch: (970) 252-4010

250 SOUTH FIR 970-728-7999

OPEN 11 AM –7 PM

ONE BLOCK EAST OF THE TELLURIDE GONDOLA

Mountain Village Police Dept.

Non-emergencies, call (970) 728-9281

San Miguel County Sheriff ’s Office (970) 728-1911

Telluride Medical Center (970) 728-3848 500 West Pacific Ave. Telluride, CO 81435 Hours: (Emergency Care available 24/7) Monday-Saturday: 8am-5pm Sunday: CLOSED

Telluride Fire Station Emergency: 9-1-1 Non Emergency: (970) 728-3801

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pass and ticket

information THE CARS & COLORS 4 DAY PASS $200/person Access to all Festival Venues for all four days, (9/29-10/02, 2016) including all 3 days on the Concours, the Vintage Motorcycle Exhibit, the WWII Warbird Exhibit at the Telluride Airport, the unique cars on display at the airport and the great Cool Cars on Colorado. The 4 Day Pass also includes all special events including the Thursday night Welcome Reception, the Saturday Night Airport event, the Sunday Alpenglow event and access to the Home Tour Saturday from 1-4pm.A 4 Day Festival Pass will allow you to enter to win $5000 in the Million Dollar Highway Road Rally, $500 in the Cars & Colors Medallion Hunt, $500-$1000 in the Cars & Colors Photo Contest. The Cars & Colors Festival Pass does not include any additional “pay” items such as the Family Fun Excursions or Neil Young Concert tickets. Neil Young + Promise of the Real concert tickets may be purchased at neilyoungtelluride.com.

THURSDAY, SEPT. 29TH SINGLE EVENING: RECEPTION $35/person This ticket allows access to the Thursday night Welcome Reception only. Reception will be held at the Conference Center in Mountain Village from 5:30-9:30pm. Reception includes special guest speaker Joseph Tanner, retired NASA Astronaut, great appetizers, music by Pop Baroque Electric String Quartet group Spinphony and cash bar. Attire is Telluride Casual. The ticket does not include any “Pay” items such as the Family Fun Excursions or Neil Young Concert tickets. Neil Young + Promise of the Real concert tickets may be purchased at: www.neilyoungtelluride.

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FRIDAY, SEPT. 30TH SINGLE DAY $60/person This ticket includes access for 1 day to the Concours on the golf course, theVintage Motorcycle Exhibit, the Challenger 2 Thompson LSR car at the Telluride Airport, the unique cars on display at the airport and the great Cool Cars on Colorado. The ticket does not include any “Pay” items such as the Family Fun Excursions or Neil Young Concert tickets. Neil Young + Promise of the Real concert tickets may be purchased at: www.neilyoungtelluride.

SATURDAY, OCT. 1ST SINGLE DAY $75/person This ticket includes access for 1 day to the Concours Venue on the Golf Course in MountainVillage, theVintage Motorcycle Exhibit, the WWII Warbird Exhibit at the Telluride Airport, the unique cars on display at the airport and the great Cool Cars on Colorado.

This ticket also includes access to the Saturday Night event at the airport from 6-9pm, including speakers Jerry O’Rourke (JFK’s Secret Service Agent), Lt. Col. James Harvey (America’s 1st Top Gun and Tuskegee Airman), Joe Tanner (retired NASA/Space Shuttle Astronaut), announcement of the German Made Concours People’s Choice Award winner and music by Pop Baroque Electric String Quartet group Spinphony. Saturday Evening event includes cash bar and food vendor. The ticket does not include any “Pay” items such as the Family Fun Excursions or Neil Young Concert tickets. Neil Young + Promise of the Real concert tickets may be purchased at: www.neilyoungtelluride.

SUNDAY, OCT. 2ND SINGLE DAY $60/person This ticket includes access for 1 day to the Concours on the golf course, the Vintage Motorcycle Exhibit and the great Cool Cars on Colorado. The ticket also includes access to the Sunday afternoon Alpenglow event from 3-5pm at The Peaks Resort Appaloosa Room.

The ticket does not include any “Pay” items such as the Family Fun Excursions or Neil Young Concert tickets. Neil Young + Promise of the Real concert tickets may be purchased at: neilyoungtelluride.com.

A Photo ID is required for all pass and ticket pickup. Children Ten (10) years old and younger are free with a paying adult. Limit One (1) child per each paying adult.

CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY The Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors is a “Rain or Shine” event; no refunds will be given for inclement weather.

Refunds will be given for the cancellation of the 4 day Festival pass (excluding passes purchased on July 27th + 28th, 2016) on or prior to, September 1, 2016, minus a $35 service fee per pass.

Refunds will be given for the cancellation of any single day Festival ticket on, or prior to, September 1, 2016, minus a $10 service fee per ticket.

No refunds will be given for cancellations of any 4 day pass or single day ticket after September 2, 2016.

Festival Passes and Single Day Tickets cannot be purchased or picked up at the Cool Cars on Colorado (Telluride Main Street) venue as this venue is free and open to the public therefore, there is no ticket booth.

TICKET PICK UP LOCATIONS

PASS PICK UP DATES & TIMES

Conference Center in Mountain Village 580 Mountain Village Blvd, Mountain Village, CO 81435

Thursday, September 29 | 12-9pm Conference Center in Mountain Village

Concours on the Golf Course in Mountain Village Behind the Peaks Resort and Spa 136 Country Club Dr. (No Festival parking available at these 2 locations, please park at either the Heritage Plaza Parking Garage or the Gondola Parking Garage).

The Telluride Airport 1500 Last Dollar Rd Telluride, CO 81435 (Friday and Saturday Only) (Festival day parking is available at this location)

Friday, Saturday and Sunday Sept 30-Oct 2 | 10am-4pm Any Festival ticketed venue

CARS & COLORS TICKETED VENUES The Concours on the Golf Course in Mountain Village and the Telluride Regional Airport

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PARKING FOR THE TOWN OF TELLURIDE VENUE AND EVENTS

PARKING FOR MOUNTAIN VILLAGE VENUES AND EVENTS

Limited parking is available in the Town of Telluride. The Festival suggests that you use the parking options in Mountain Village and ride the free gondola in to Telluride.

PLEASE PARK in one of the two parking garages in Mountain Village listed below for:

PARKING FOR THE TELLURIDE AIRPORT VENUE AND EVENTS

The Concours on the Golf Course The Morning Revv at Tracks Cafe & Bar The Heritage Plaza Motorcycle Exhibit Any Festival Event at the Conference Center in Mountain Village

Parking at the Telluride Airport will be free to Cars & Colors attendees during Festival Venue hours: Friday, Sept 30th, 9:30am-4:30pm Saturday, October 1st, 8am-10pm

THE GONDOLA PARKING GARAGE: Follow Town of Mountain Village and Festival signs along Mountain Village Blvd. This garage is located behind Town Hall Plaza and the Mountain Village Market next to the gondola terminal. Once parked, you may use the Free Gondola to access all Mountain Village Venues and Events.

SATURDAY EVENING HANGER 29 AIRPORT EVENT, OCT 1ST

HERITAGE PLAZA PARKING GARAGE: Located off Mountain Village Boulevard and across from Hotel Madeline, turn west to enter the garage. This garage is walking distance to all Mountain Village Festival venues.

A Festival provided shuttle will be available from 5:30pm to 10pm.

This shuttle will be running a loop from the Oak St. Gondola Plaza in the Telluride to the Airport. This shuttle runs Saturday, Oct 1st in the evening only.

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the Gondola

Connecting Telluride and Mountain Village PRICE: FREE ... HOURS: 7AM TO MIDNIGHT, 7 DAYS A WEEK

ince its opening in 1996, the Telluride/Mountain Village gondola has served as a one-of-a-kind transportation system – the first and only free public transportation system of its kind in the United States. The gondola links Telluride and Mountain Village and serves both as a lift for skiers and snowboarders and as public transportation for locals and visitors.The incredible 13-minute ride has 365 degree views of the San Juan Mountains and is often referred to by locals as, “the best commute in the country.”

The gondola consists of 2 parts and 4 stations. The first leg travels between Telluride and Mountain Village, beginning on Oak Street in the town of Telluride and ending at Gondola Plaza in the Mountain Village core. The mid-point of the first leg is called the San Sophia Station.You can exit here to head to hiking trails or Allred’s Restaurant. Get right back on at the San Sophia mid-station to continue down to Mountain Village. The second part begins at Gondola Plaza in Mountain Village and takes you to the Mountain Market grocery store, Mountain Village post office, and the Mountain Village Town Hall.

Where to Park: The best place to park for access to the Gondola is the Gondola Parking Garage in Mountain Village (Next to the Mountain Market). Parking is $7 per day, 6-2am, valid for one entry and exit or $25 overnight, 2-6am, valid for 24 hours.This allows you to travel between Mountain Village and Telluride and eliminates trying to find a parking space in the town of Telluride.

Handicap-accessible cabins are available as well as pet cabins for leashed pets. Gondola attendants are standing by to help you load strollers, wheelchairs, etc.

Approximately 2.25 million passengers safely ride the gondola annually and over 35 million riders have been transported since opening day.

The gondola operates roughly 287 days each year with routine maintenance scheduled during our shoulder season months.

It takes about 13 minutes to get from the Town of Telluride to the Town of Mountain Village.

A cabin travels 11 miles per hour at full speed, which means each cabin travels over 52,000 miles per year.

Approximately 50 percent of the cabins are pet accessible. Wheelchair accessible cabins are also available.

The drive between the two towns is eight miles long whereas the gondola travels three miles between the two towns.

Without notice, the gondola may close temporarily due to weather conditions, a power outage, or something else that is beyond our control. When this happens, a specific operating procedure occurs, which includes erecting closure signs and running a bus service. This usually transpires when the gondola is down for a prolonged amount of time usually 30 minutes or more.

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family fun

excursions

*

All excursions are offered throughout the week. * All excursions are at an additional cost; they are not included in the price of any Festival pass or ticket.

PHOTO BY RYAN RANDELS

ake the entire family on a guided photography tour (submit a photo in our Cars & Colors Photography Contest and win $500!) or explore the San Juan Mountains on a guided mountain bike, 4×4, fly fishing or

stand up paddle board tour. Relax at one of the many resort spas for an hour (or an afternoon!).

You can even go on a guided walking tour of the Lone Tree Cemetery and explore the history of the Town of Telluride as it transformed

itself from bustling mining town to the ski and festival mecca that it has now become.

You may need to come to Telluride a few days before the Festival and plan to leave a few days after just to fit it all in!

PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS

MOUNTAIN BIKE TOURS

4X4 TOUR

1 (800) 831-6230 tellurideoutside.com/photo-tours

1 (800) 831-6230 tellurideoutside.com/mtn-bike-tours

1 (800) 831-6230 tellurideoutside.com/4wd-tour

Every visitor to the Telluride area is struck by the plain fact that Telluride is among the most breathtaking mountain settings they will ever experience. The San Juan Mountains speak to the photographer in a voice unique from any other range. Iconic picturescapes, such as Wilson Peak, Bear Creek and the view from Imogene Pass, are so numerous that they obscure the endless secrets of these mountains which unfold for the exploring photographer.

Galloping Goose Downhill Tour. Pedal a mountain bike through spectacular high country along the historic route of the Galloping Goose railway. Our beginner-friendly guided tour begins on Lizard Head Pass, at over 10,000 ft. The trail winds around two subalpine lakes and descends into the magnificent South Fork Valley of the San Miguel River, traveling 17 miles of downhill and level terrain. A snack and drinks are provided at tour’s end. Half-day trips available every morning and afternoon

Telluride Outside’s 4-WD Tours provide an unparalleled opportunity to experience Telluride’s fabulous high country while learning the history of one of the world’s most famous and notorious gold rush towns. Our tours emphasize scenery and mining history.

The routes are inherently “4-WD” in nature, because we’re traveling on old mining roads that were etched in the San Juan Mountains a hundred years ago. Telluride is among the most naturally gifted high country areas on earth. Traveling into these mountains combines thrilling adventure, fascinating mining history and once-in-a-lifetime scenery.

FLY FISHING TOURS 1 (800) 831-6230 tellurideoutside.com/fly-fishing Telluride Outside has been the region’s premier guide service since 1984. Our fly shop, Telluride Angler, was founded in 1994. We carry the finest brands, including Scott, Sage, Ross, Abel, Simms, Patagonia, Scientific Anglers and Ex Officio, but what truly distinguishes our company is quality staff and our commitment to service.

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ROLLING RELAXATION

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MOBILE (303) 257-6070 rollingrelaxationmassage.com

MOUNTAIN VILLAGE 136 Country Club Drive 1 (800) 772-5482 | thepeaksresort.com

Special $75 massage, mention you are in town for the Cars & Colors Festival. A full service neighborhood spa with salon & boutique, oxygen bar, couple’s room, 4 massage rooms and a hair & nail salon. Call Michelle or email her at: relax@myAromaSpa.com.

Rolling Relaxation Massage can help make your vacation memorable. From relaxing to recharging, to a romantic couples massage or fun girls’ day out, or even a massage at your event or home, we specialize in… you.We offer a variety of massage options, including Swedish, deep tissue, hot stone, Thai, prenatal, reflexology, sports, therapeutic, relaxation, and more. Call Darren Miller or email Darren@rollingrelaxationmassage.com.

Nurture body, mind, and spirit upon entering The Peaks’ rejuvenating mountain wellness spa, the largest spa in Colorado. Focused on the promotion of holistic, healthy, and sustainable lifestyle through self-care and rejuvenating services.

The Spa at The Peaks Resort uses eco-friendly practices to sustain the natural beauty of Telluride, Colorado.

PROUD SPONSOR OF THE SECOND ANNUAL TELLURIDE FESTIVAL OF CARS & COLORS

SHOW YOUR CARS & COLORS “CAR PARTICIPANT” CARD PRIOR TO FUEL PURCHASE TO RECEIVE 10 CENTS OF PER GALLON!

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THURSDAY EVENING WELCOME RECEPTION THU 5:30-9:30pm

Telluride Conference Center in Mountain Village

Join us at the Mountain Village Conference Center on Thursday, September 29th. Gear up for the next three exciting days of Car Festival fun. Musical entertainment by pop baroque electric string quartet group Spinphony, delicious appetizers will be served. A cash

bar will also be available.This event is open to all 4 Day Festival Pass Holders and Thursday, Single Day Ticket buyers. This great venue is sponsored by the Telluride Mountain Village Owners Association (TMVOA).

SATURDAY EVENING HANGER 29 EVENT SAT 6-9pm

Telluride Regional Airport

This event will be set among some great vintage War Birds and other great and unique vehicles being exhibited in the airport’s large ‘Hangar 29.’ We will be announcing the German Concours “People’s Choice Award” winner sponsored by Barrett-Jackson. Also in attendance will be Col. James Harvey,Tuskegee Airman and one of the original “Top Guns”, Gerry O’Rourke one of JFK’s Secret Service agents and Joe Tanner, a retired NASA Astro-

naut who took part in many Space Shuttle flights and space walks! The evening’s events will also include music by the elegant, high energy, rock, classical and pop group out of Denver; Spinphony, light appetizers and a cash bar provided by the Telluride Rotary.

This event is open to all 4 Day Festival Pass Holders, Regional Fly In pilots and any Saturday, Single Day Ticket buyers.

PHOTO BY COREY DAVIS

SUNDAY ALPENGLOW CLOSING RECEPTION SAT 3-5pm

The Peaks Resort Appaloosa Room

The Festival is Over? Already? Join us SOMEWHERE as the sun sets on the second annual Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors. Enjoy light appetizers and chat with friends old and new about your festival experience while making plans to attend next year’s event!

This event is open to all 4-Day Festival Pass holders, any Sunday, Single Day Ticket buyers and any other car owners who displayed their car on any of the 3 days. Sponsored by US Bank Private Client Reserve, Ascent and Jet Linx.

PHOTO BY RYAN RANDELS

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CONCOURS ON THE GOLF COURSE IN MOUNTAIN VILLAGE 3 Day Event FRI 10am-4pm | SAT 10am-4pm | SUN 10am-3pm

PHOTO BY RYAN RANDELS

Surrounded by unparalleled views, at an elevation of 9070', classic concourse level vehicles will be staged on the 18th fairway of Telluride’s prestigious golf course. Each of the following car groups will be Highlighted on a specified day during the Festival: American, Friday; German, Saturday; Italian, Sunday.

Cars signed up for the Concours event are

invited and encouraged to stay on the golf course all 3 days. On the specified day, cars in the highlighted group will be moved to the front of the Concours and car owners and Festival attendees will vote for the “People’s Choice” award from the highlighted group. Vote on a different class each day, American, German and Italian! Sponsored by Barrett-Jackson.

COOL CARS ON COLORADO 3 Day Event FRI 5:30-7:30pm | SAT 10am-4pm | SUN 10am-3pm Unique and eye catching cars staged along downtown Telluride’s historic main street, Colorado Avenue. Set against the backdrop of

Telluride’s iconic Ajax Mountain, this venue will rotate, with a series of new and exciting cars staged each of the 3 days.

PHOTO BY RYAN RANDELS

MOTORCYCLE EXHIBIT 3 Day Event FRI 10am-4pm | SAT 10am-4pm | SUN 10am-3pm New for 2016! Cars won’t be the only ones having all the colorful fun for the 2nd Annual Festival, for 2016 we have invited great vintage, rare and unique Motorcycles to take

part in the festivities. Visit Heritage Plaza in Mountain Village to see these great machines.

Vote for the Motorcycle People’s Choice Award sponsored by Tracks Cafe & Bar.

FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE TO COLORADO 1 Day Event FRI 4:30-5:30pm Cool Cars on Colorado participants will meet at Telluride’s Regional Airport starting at 4:30pm and will all ‘Cruise’ together down to Telluride’s main street, Colorado Ave start-

ing at 5:15pm. Cars will parade through Telluride, turn around at Telluride’s Town Park and line up on Colorado Ave. for the Cool Cars on Colorado event from 5:30-7:30pm.

PHOTO BY RYAN RANDELS

TELLURIDE AIRPORT REGIONAL FLY IN 2 Day Event FRI 8am-6pm | SAT 8am-9pm Festival attendees are welcome to join the Telluride Regional Airport as it welcomes pilots from around the region for this 2 day fly-in

event. On Saturday morning, the airport will host a pancake breakfast from 8-10am which is free to pilots and Festival attendees.

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CARS & COLORS THEATER 2 Day Event

FRI 10am-4pm | SAT 10am-4pm

Need a break from that fresh mountain air?

Come to the Mountain Village Conference Center and watch some of our favorite Car Themed movies on their brand new, state of the art, Lamborghini of all audio visual equip-

ment! Movies from all genres will be playing throughout the day.These films will be shown in conjunction with the Telluride Wilkinson Public Library and are open to all Festival attendees and the general public.

MORNING REVV 3 Day Event FRI 9-10am | SAT 9-10am | SUN 9-10am Start your Festival day at Tracks Cafe & Bar. Meet with other Festival participants and Revv up for a fun day of Festival activities.

The daily Medallion Hunt clue will be divulged at this event each morning along with any changes, updates and additions to the daily schedule. Grab a cup up coffee while lis-

tening to a short presentation by the Festival Founder Ray Cody and other distinguished Festival guests before you head out to enjoy the many Festival venues.The Morning Revv will also be the starting point for the Million Dollar Highway Road Rally on Saturday.

PHOTO BY RYAN RANDELS

WAR BIRD EXHIBIT 1 Day Exhibit SAT 10am-9pm The Cars & Colors airport venue will be host to some great vintage War Birds on display.

These aircraft are historic icons and enduring symbols of American Freedom. Among the great aircraft scheduled to be on display will

be the P-51 Mustang, the T-28 North American Trojan, the SNB-5 (C-45), the North American SNJ-5 and the J3 Cub.The J3 Cub will be offering rides to the public for a fee.

PHOTO BY RYAN RANDELS

HOLY CHILI COOK OFF 1 Day Event SAT 12-5pm $25/person Held at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 301 N. Spruce St., Telluride, the Holy Chili cook-off and block party is a benefit for the church and the church’s historic preservation.

Your $25 donation gets you admission to the chili tasting and a beer. Enjoy live music by Joint Point.

TELLURIDE AREA OPEN HOUSE TOURS 1 Day Event SAT 1-4pm Take the opportunity to tour some exquisite homes for sale in the Telluride area.This afternoon event, sponsored by Telluride Sotheby’s International Realty, will feature local realtors on hand to answers any questions you might have about the properties on tour.

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either the Telluride Airport to see properties in Aldasoro Ranch or from the Blue Mesa Bus Stop in Mountain Village to see homes in the Mountain Village area. Shuttles start at 12:30pm from both locations.The last shuttle out from both locations departs at 3pm to allow ample time to tour.

SPINPHONY THU 5:30-9:30pm Welcome Reception the Conference Center in Mountain Village SAT 6-9pm Saturday Evening Hanger 29 Event the Telluride Airport Spinphony is a cutting edge classical pop fusion group consisting of four virtuosic string players and a DJ. They write their own arrangements and originals in a style they call ‘Pop Baroque’. While sticking to their classical roots by performing virtuosic classics like Vivaldi summer and Beethoven string quartets, Spinphony creates a fresh new take on the classics by mashing them up with rock and pop favorites such as Kashmir and Smooth Criminal and adding high energy orchestrated backing tracks from the DJ. They perform more in the style of a rock band than a traditional string quartet with choreographed dance moves and interaction with the audience. Spinphony’s unique style and high energy performances have taken them across the US and Mexico performing for both public and private events.

HAPPY HOUR 5-7PM DINNER 5:30-9PM

EVERYDAY IS A PHOTO BY COREY DAVIS

MODAZZ FRI 5:30-7:30pm Cool Cars On Colorado event Downtown Telluride SAT 12-3pm the Telluride Airport Venue SUN 11am-2pm the Concours on the golf course Mountain Village Out of the Denver area, MoDaZz provides a unique trademark blend of smooth jazz covers, jazz standards, and fusion jams. Live performances by MoDaZz include a powerful array of songs by artists such as Spyro Gyra, Richard Elliot, John Klemmer, Boney James, David Sanborn, Lee Ritenour, Eric Johnson, etc. MoDaZz has a way of re-arranging a song into a very loose format so as not to be limited by the song itself - but to give ample space for improvisation and fusion jams. The freedom to take musical detours into uncharted territory can make the music surprisingly unpredictable and extremely interesting as listeners try to anticipate what will happen next. MoDaZz lays down the funky smooth grooves that give people an irresistible urge to dance, while mixing in a touch of jazz/improv to keep it fresh.

Rosé

DAY

Enjoy a flight of Rose Champagne $20 And a half priced appetizer with purchase of the flight.

Tuesday - Saturday 5 - 7pm FOR INFORMATION: 970.369.0400 LOCATED AT LUMIÈRE HOTEL IN MOUNTAIN VILLAGE ACROSS FROM SUNSET PLAZA.

WWW.LUMIERETELLURIDE.COM 118 Lost Creek Ln, Telluride, CO 81435

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CARS & COLORS MEDALLION HUNT SPONSORED BY PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OF TELLURIDE 3 Day Event FRI | SAT | SUN Open to all 4 Day Festival Pass Holders; Get the clues at the Morning Revv each morning at Tracks Café in the Heritage Plaza of Mountain Village, find the Cars & Colors Medallion, win the cash prize! Explore Telluride’s rich history and spectacular setting while following clues to the official Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors Medallion, hidden somewhere within the footprint of the Festival. Each day at the Morning Revv, a different, and increasingly more specific, clue will be given as

to the Medallions whereabouts. Listen for additional clues given out in the afternoons as well. The $500 cash prize for whoever locates the medallion first will be awarded on Sunday afternoon. If the medallion is not found by qualified festival attendee by 3pm Sunday, 10/02/2016, prize money will become part of the monies allocated to TFCC 2016 Charities. (Not open to TFCC Staff,Volunteers, Founding Members or TFCC Organizers’ Family Members).

MILLION DOLLAR HIGHWAY ROAD RALLY 1 Day Event

SAT 9am-6pm Tour one of Colorado’s most scenic byways on this, approximately, 240 mile loop (estimated travel time: 5-9 hours). The Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors Rally Master will established a ‘time to match’ which will be known to only the Rally Master until Sunday (Oct 2nd), the last day of the Festival. Be the participant that most closely matches the Rally Master’s secret time and win $5000 and a trip to the Porsche’s Driving School! Road Rally and prizes sponsored by Porsche.

The “Million Dollar Highway” gets its name from the estimated value of the orebearing mining tailings fill that was used to construct the road (and because it was incredibly expensive to build!). The highway passes over Red Mountain Pass (11,008 feet) and the Uncompahgre Gorge. A marvel of extreme engineering, it was designed by Russian immigrant Otto Mears and slices through

rugged mountains as it follows old stagecoach routes and former pack trails.

After starting your day at the Morning Revv, 9am-10am, punch your Rally Time Card at the designated “Rally’ desk at Tracks Café in the Heritage Plaza of Mountain Village and head out on the San Juan Skyway Scenic Byway. From Telluride’s Mountain Village you will travel highway 145 along the San Miguel River through Placerville before turning onto Hwy 62 over the Dallas Divide (one of the most photographed places in Colorado). You will continue through Ridgway joining Hwy 550 through Ouray, over Red Mountain Pass, past Silverton, over the Million Dollar Highway and into Durango. From there you will take Hwy 160 to Mancos before heading north to Dolores, Rico and end your journey at the Telluride Regional Airport where you will again punch your Rally

PHOTO BY RYAN WALKER

Time Card (cut off time is 6pm). The participant that most closely matches the Rally Masters time will win $5000 and the Porsche Driving School trip! This event is open to any car owner with a 4 Day Festival Pass and will be offered Saturday (10/01) only. The winner will be announced Sunday (10/02) during the Morning Revv at Tracks Café, 9-10am.

CARS & COLORS PHOTO CONTEST 4 Day Event WED | THU | FRI | SAT This contest is open to all 4 Day Pass Holders: Take a photo of your favorite car or landscape scene between September 27 at sunrise and October 1st at sunset. Entries must be submitted by 9pm on October 1st. Photos will be judged in 2 categories; ‘Best Car Photo’ and ‘Best Landscape, Fall Foliage Photo’.You must be a registered 4 Day Pass Holder of the 2016 Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors to enter photos. Limit of 5 photos per pass hold-

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er. Winners will be announced at the Sunday Morning Revv at Tracks Café in the Heritage Plaza of Mountain Village which starts at 9am. The winner in each category will receive $500. (All photos become the property of TFCC, submission of photos implies permission for TFCC commercial use). Submit photos on the Cars & Colors website: carsandcolors.com/photo-contest/ 2015 WINNER BY JOHN AND MICHELLE KLIPPERTS

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Supporting the events that make our community feel like home.

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PLACES TO WORSHIP ALPINE CHAPEL 122 S. Aspen St.,Telluride (970) 728-3504 thealpinechapel.com The purpose and mission of the Alpine Chapel in Telluride, Colorado is, “Seeking Jesus, Pointing to Jesus, Walking with Jesus.” They conduct services every Sunday at 10:00 AM and a service on the mountaintop (San Sophie mid-station of the gondola) at 12:30 PM every Sunday. Their programming includes a Children’s Chapel, youth programming, and a Crossroads program that provides a forum around which to discuss faith.

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 434 W. Columbia Ave.,Telluride (970) 728-4536 christchurchtelluride.com The mission of the Christ Presbyterian Church in Telluride, Colorado is, “to be a loving and accepting fellowship bound by our common faith in God, the beauty and wisdom of Word and Sacrament, the presence of God borne to us in Jesus our Christ, and the active life of the Spirit in all creation. We will gladly share our refuge with anyone seeking prayer, contemplation, music, spiritual growth, and truth.

Together as followers of Jesus, we will embrace our children, each other, our community, and the world with peace, joy, celebration, acceptance, and love.”

ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH 301 N. Spruce St.,Telluride (970) 728-3387 search for us on facebook St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Telluride, Colorado was founded in 1896.Today, the church community strives to continue to offer traditional services of worship and prayer. In addition to regular programming, the church holds an annual Holy Chili and Salsa Cook-off block party as a benefit for the church and the church’s historic preservation.

2015 CONCOURS PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD WINNER JOHN FLEMING’S 1939 LINCOLN ZEPHYR

2016 Concours People’s Choice Awards sponsored by

| LAS winner | 480.421.6694 Each unique will 13-15 be Award also receive a gemstone REGISTERcarTOgroup BID | below OCTOBER VEGAS will 700 on Vehicles Most on Offered At No Reserve. from Phone and Internet Bidding Options Available.

Highlighted theExpected, Concours a specified OMI Privé ($5000 value) AND a piece day during the Festival. of custom jewelry from Dolce Jewelry in TelEach day’s Concours People’s Choice luride ($5000 value).

AMERICAN CONCOURS FRI Voting 10am-3:30pm Award presented 4pm on the Concours 1962 JAGUAR XKE ROADSTER

MOTORCYCLE EXHIBIT People’s Choice Award sponsored by Tracks Café & Bar NO RESERVE FRI| SAT | SUN 1954 KAISER DARRIN SUPERCHARGED CONVERTIBLE This Kaiser Darrin Supercharged Convertible is #26 of 435 produced.

Equipped with a Willys 161ci Flathead straight-4, aall 125hp 3 McCullough Voting is days.

Supercharger and a 3-speed manual transmission with overdrive.

From the Tammy Allen Collection.

Unique, vintage and rare motorcycles will be on display in the Heritage Plaza on Mountain Village. The winner will be announced at the Cars & Colors Alpenglow event on Sunday, 3-5pm at the Peaks Resort in the NO RESERVE Appaloosa 1947 STUDEBAKER STARLIGHT COUPE CHAMPIONRoom.

CUSTOM “BLACK BART”

NO RESERVE

Fully restored and highly desirable, this early flat-floor E-type features a 3.8-liter engine with welded bonnet louvers and a 4-speed manual transmission. Matching numbers, documented with Heritage Certificate.

From the Tammy Allen Collection.

GERMAN CONCOURS

SAT Voting from 10am-4pm Award presented at the Saturday evening Hanger 29 event at the airport, 6-9pm.

ITALIAN CONCOURS

NO RESERVE SUN Voting 10am-3pm 1957 CADILLAC ELDORADO BIARRITZ CONVERTIBLE A top-of-the-line, very well-equipped Cadillac. Power steering, power Built by the late award-winning builder Tony Carlini and dubbed “Black Bart.”

Award presented thewereCars brakes, windows at and seats standard.& Equipped with a 365/300hp Features a custom-built 462ci Chevrolet big block, coupled to GM’s OHV V8 with an automatic transmission. fabulous Turbo Hydramatic 400 automatic transmission.

From the Tammy Allen Collection. 3-5pm at From the Tammy Allen Collection.

Colors Alpenglow event, the Peaks Resort Appaloosa Room.

Consign. Bid. Experience. Barrett-Jackson.com

As a Tier 1 bidder, you will have access to this year’s Opening Night Party held at the incredible Drai’s Nightclub located on the rooftop of The Cromwell hotel.

Experience the Barrett-Jackson Auctions live exclusively on Discovery Channel and Velocity.

&

ALL THE CARS, ALL THE TIME. Streamed live on Barrett-Jackson.com

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Telluride Sotheby’s International Realty is a proud sponsor of the Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors. Join us Saturday from 1-4pm for an exclusive tour of a selection of our finest properties for sale.

INVITING A home that welcomes you, an extended invitation encouraging you beyond its entryway into unique rooms, passageways and outdoor spaces.

It draws you in, insisting on relaxation and repose while gently suggesting you be inspired.

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SCHEDULE

THURSDAY | SEPTEMBER 29 FAMILY FUN EXCURSIONS

WELCOME RECEPTION

PHOTO CONTEST FOR ALL 4 DAY PASSHOLDERS 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM

ALL DAY FLY FISHING* HIKING TOURS* SPA SESSIONS* PHOTO TOURS* 4X4 TOURS* MTN BIKE TOURS* HISTORICAL TOURS*

12:30 PM 1:00 PM 1:30 PM 2:00 PM 2:30 PM 3:00 PM 3:30 PM 4:00 PM

* ADDITIONAL PURCHASE REQUIRED

4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM

5:30 - 9:30 PM WELCOME RECEPTION AT THE CONFERENCE CENTER IN MTN VILLAGE,

7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM

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JOE TANNER RETIRED NASA ASTRONAUT MUSIC BY SPINPHONY

SEPTEMBER 30 | FRIDAY FAMILY FUN EXCURSIONS

MEDALLION HUNT

MORNING REVV

CAR & MOTORCYCLE VENUES

CARS & COLORS THEATER

AIRPORT VENUE & EXHIBITS

SCHEDULE CRUISE TO COLORADO AVENUE

COOL CARS ON COLORADO

PHOTO CONTEST FOR ALL 4 DAY PASSHOLDERS

8:00 AM

8:30 AM

ALL DAY FLY FISHING* HIKING TOURS*

SPA SESSIONS*

PHOTO TOURS*

4X4 TOURS*

MTN BIKE TOURS*

ALL DAY 1ST CLUE ANNOUNCED AT MORNING REVV 2ND CLUE ANNOUNCED ON THE CONCOURS AT 4PM

9:00 AM

8 - 9 AM TRACKS CAFÉ

9:30 AM

10 AM - 4 PM

10 AM - 4 PM

GOLF COURSE CAR THEMED CONCOURS MOVIES HIGHLIGHTING THROUGH AMERICAN MADE THE DAY AT THE VEHICLES, CONFERENCE VINTAGE CENTER IN MTN MOTORCYCLES VILLAGE IN HERITAGE PLAZA, MOVIES: VENDORS TURBO

10:00 AM

10 AM - 4 PM

10:30 AM

TELLURIDE AIRPORT: REGIONAL FLY IN, INCLUDES OTHER UNIQUE CAR EXHIBITS AND ART VENDORS

11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM 1:00 PM

GONE IN 60 SECONDS

1:30 PM 2:00 PM

SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT

2:30 PM

3:00 PM

* ADDITIONAL PURCHASE REQUIRED

3:30 PM 4:00 PM

4:30 PM 5:00 PM

5:15 - 5:00 PM 5:30 - 7:30 PM CARS STAGED ON MAIN ST., FREE TO CARS & PUBLIC MUSIC BY MODAZZ PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD SPONSORED BY US BANK

5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM

PHOTO BY COREY DAVIS

9:00 PM

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SCHEDULE FAMILY FUN EXCURSIONS

MEDALLION HUNT

SATURDAY | OCTOBER 1 MORNING REVV

CAR & MOTORCYCLE VENUES

CARS & COLORS THEATER

AIRPORT VENUE & EXHIBITS

COOL CARS ON COLORADO

HOLY CHILI COOK OFF

OPEN HOUSE TOURS

SPECIAL EVENT TELLURIDE AIRPORT

PHOTO CONTEST FOR ALL 4 DAY PASSHOLDERS 8:00 AM 8:30 AM 9:00 AM

ALL DAY

ALL DAY

10:00 AM

FLY FISHING*

10:30 AM

HIKING TOURS*

11:00 AM

SPA SESSIONS*

3RD CLUE ANNOUNCED AT MORNING REVV MEDALLION HUNT 4TH CLUE ANNOUNCED AT 4PM ON CARSANDCOLORS.COM

9:30 AM

11:30 AM

PHOTO TOURS*

12:00 PM

4X4 TOURS*

12:30 PM

MTN BIKE TOURS*

1:00 PM 1:30 PM

9 - 10 AM

9 AM

TRACKS CAFÉ

PANCAKE BREAKFAST 10 AM - 4 PM 10 AM - 4 PM 10 AM - 4 PM 10 AM - 4 PM GOLF COURSE CAR THEMED MOVIES CONCOURS THROUGH HIGHLIGHTING AMERI- THE DAY AT CAN MADE THE CONFERVEHICLES, ENCE CENTER IN MTN VILVINTAGE MOTORCY- LAGE MOVIES: CLES IN HERI- CARS, THE TAGE PLAZA, FAST & THE FURIOUS, VENDORS, AMERICAN MUSIC GRAFFITI

CARS TELLURIDE STAGED ON AIRPORT: REGIONAL MAIN STREET FREE TO FLY IN, CARS AND INCLUDES PUBLIC OTHER UNIQUE CAR EXHIBITS & 12 - 5 PM WWII WAR BIRDS HOLY CHILI AND ART COOK OFF VENDORS

2:00 PM

ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH

2:30 PM

$25PP

3:00 PM

1 - 4 PM OPEN HOUSE TOURS ATTENDEES CHOOSE AIRPORT OR MOUNTAIN VILLAGE

3:30 PM

* ADDITIONAL 4:00 PM PURCHASE REQUIRED 4:30 PM 5:00 PM 5:30 PM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM 7:00 PM

6 - 9 PM SPINPHONY AND SPECIAL SPEAKERS

7:30 PM 8:00 PM 8:30 PM 9:00 PM

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PEOPLE’S CHOICE WINNER ANNOUNCED

SCHEDULE

OCTOBER 2 | SUNDAY FAMILY FUN EXCURSIONS

MEDALLION HUNT

MORNING REVV

CAR & MOTORCYCLE VENUES

COOL CARS ON COLORADO

ALPENGLOW CLOSING RECEPTION

8:00 AM

8:30 AM

ALL DAY

FLY FISHING*

HIKING TOURS*

SPA SESSIONS*

PHOTO TOURS*

4X4 TOURS*

MTN BIKE TOURS*

ALL DAY 5TH CLUE ANNOUNCED AT MORNING REVV MEDALLION HUNT

9 - 10 AM

9:00 AM

TRACKS CAFÉ PHOTO CONTEST & ROAD RALLY WINNERS ANNOUNCED

9:30 AM

10 AM - 3 PM GOLF COURSE CONCOURS HIGHLIGHTING ITALIAN MADE VEHICLES, VINTAGE MOTORCYCLES HERITAGE PLAZA, VENDORS, MUSIC

10 AM - 3 PM

10:00 AM

CARS STAGED ON MAIN STREET FREE TO CARS AND PUBLIC

10:30 AM 11:00 AM 11:30 AM 12:00 PM 12:30 PM

1:00 PM

1:30 PM

2:00 PM

2:30 PM

3 - 5 PM

3:00 PM

OPEN TO ALL REMAINING PASSHOLDERS

3:30 PM

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acing is full of unfinished business. For Mickey Thompson, the famed driver and innovator, it was breaking the piston driven world land speed record. He came achingly close in 1960 with the Challenger I, but broke down on the return run.

He struck back in 1968 with the Challenger 2, but was foiled by a rainstorm which turned the track at the Bonneville Salt Flats into a lake. After his retirement from racing in 1988, he partnered with his son Danny Thompson to make another attempt. Their collaboration was tragically cut short when Mickey and his

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wife were murdered.

On the 50th anniversary of his father’s original 406mph run, Danny removed the Challenger 2 from storage and brought it to his Huntington Beach shop. Untouched for more than 40 years, he began the extensive process of restoring, retrofitting, and updating the vehicle. Danny wants to lay his father’s business to rest. For him, that means using the Challenger 2, a vehicle that hasn’t run since 1968, to break a world land speed record.

When the Challenger 2 was originally constructed in 1968, Sports Illustrated de-

clared it “a rolling textbook in sophisticated automotive design.” Decades later, observers of its brief practice runs remained convinced that it was the fastest naturally aspirated vehicle ever built. As the liner is restored, its outward appearance will remain largely unchanged. Certain modifications must be made to comply with modern safety standards (no longer, for instance, can the parachutes be deployed by blasting off a section of the rear wing with compressed air), but the chassis will remain the same, as will the aerodynamics, and the hand-formed aluminum skin.

Rather than Ford 427s, the contemporary vehicle is powered by a pair of dry block nitro-fueled Hemi V8 engines in an all-wheel drive configuration. Overall horsepower will more than double, going from 600 front engine and 1200 rear engine to an even 2500 per. Twin three speed gear boxes will link the two engines together and counterbalance output, a marked improvement over the original “split gas pedal and Mickey’s intuition” mechanism. The front of the car will house two 30 gallon aluminum fuel tanks that will hold just enough nitromethane for one

full speed pass. The total curb weight will approach 5200 pounds.

Read more about The Challenger 2, it place in history and its race into the future at thompsonlsr.com.

You can view the Challenger 2 here at the Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors at the Telluride Regional Airport: FRI 10am-4pm SAT 10am-9pm

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“We Were the Best” he Tuskegee Airmen don’t have an official motto. But Ret. Lt. Col. James Harvey had his own motto for them. “We were the best,” he told me simply.

But was this pride spilling over into cockiness? Or were they truly the best?

The truth is, they were the best. They were forged from a relentless training regimen that was designed to make them fail.

“You had to be a perfectionist before you could even start training,” Harvey told me.

But despite the odds being stacked against them and not getting recognition for their accomplishments until long after the war was over, the 332nd fighter group had the best record of any squadron in Europe. With determination and grit, they gained the respect of their white counterparts on the field of battle, from World War II and onward.That was certainly the case for James.

James H. Harvey III was born in Montclair, New Jersey on July 13, 1923. From the beginning, James was living up to his motto. He graduated valedictorian from his mostly white high school, where he was captain of the basketball team, anchorman of the tumbling team and class president. “I was a good student. We were the only black family out there, there was not segregation, nothing like that.” Interestingly, Harvey would not experience racism for the first time until he boarded the train to head

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to basic training. Drafted in March of 1943, he took the train from Pennsylvania to Fort Mead Maryland, and when it stopped in DC, he was placed in the car for Negros. “It didn’t really affect me. The way I look at it, I don’t have a problem, they have a problem,” he said. While in the Army, he applied for cadet training in the Army Air Corp, but was denied on the basis of the color of his skin.

“The Army did a report on the Negro in 1925, which precluded them from flying,” he told me. In his class there were 10 people, 9 whites and Harvey. Two of them passed, one of whom was Harvey. He had now earned the right to attend Flight Training School.

But, with a system designed to make sure the amount of black graduates did not surpass that of the white graduates of flight school, he was definitely fighting an uphill battle. The standards for the black pilots were twice as rigorous as they were for the white pilots.They expected of these young men nothing less and perhaps a bit more than perfection. He was then transferred to Tuskegee Army Airfield to continue his pilot training. Harvey graduated from Flight School at Tuskegee Army Airfield as a second Lieutenant on the 16th of October 1944. He would go on to serve in Korea with distinction.To further validate his motto of “we were the best,” he went on to become the first Top Gun, although that victory was

not recognized officially until the early 2000s.

In fact as I walk into his house I can see his license plate on his black Cadillac that says proudly, FIRST TOP GUN. Like so many other soldiers, Harvey would leave the military in 1965 and find a young woman to share the rest of his life with.

He has four wonderful children and countless more grandchildren, one of whom carries on the role of protecting his community as a Denver police officer today.

While the Tuskegee Airmen were the best of their era in terms of military prowess, they will forever be remembered in America’s consciousness for being the best in another, more intangible way. They, along with other black soldiers who served with distinction, paved the way for the integration of the United States military, accomplishing a critical task for a nation which did not yet even recognize them as equal citizens and human beings.

Their selfless sacrifice, not just for what America was, but for what it could become, served as a model for fighting bigotry and injustice for years to come. While they battled the Germans abroad, they simultaneously battled racism and injustice at home. I doubt they knew that what they were doing would ripple through the fabric of time to help give birth to the civil rights movement and irrevocably change a nation.

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Mild altitude sickness is common. Your fitness level and gender do not play a role in whether you get altitude sickness. Altitude sickness can be dangerous and it is smart to take special care here in the Telluride area while you are visiting for the Festival.

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Jerry O’Rourke ... ‘In the Fast Lane’

BY KAI BIDELL

t first glance Jerry is the quintessential Hollywood badass. Having spent as much time as I have alive, a little over 21 years, ready to take a bullet for the Commander in Chief, Jerry clearly inherited the brave gene from someone in his lineage. Now he is a bit older, with a few more miles under his belt, suffering the aches and pains of an active life. But he is still not so different from that young man who protected so many Presidents.

Jerry has had a long and interesting life.

From spending time with President John F. Kennedy on the final night of his life, to single-handedly almost causing a war with Mexico, his is a story that should be told.

Jerry started his journey right here in Telluride, Colorado. Born in 1934, his roots in the mountains of Colorado have kept him tied to this place in one way or another for his entire life. He met his late wife Dawna O’Rourke (1935-2013), at Telluride High School. According to Jerry, “her parents didn’t like me much back then ‘cuz I was kinda in the fast lane.” His life continued “in the fast lane” with a high stakes career, accomplished 42

education, and a loving family. And, the good news is that, by the time Jerry left high school, his wife’s family had come to love him.

A high level of intelligence and education are required for the type of work in which Jerry would later find himself. Jerry received multiple degrees from Regis University and Western State. But something told Jerry to uproot and head away from home.

After serving two years in the Army, Jerry applied and was accepted to the FBI. He was all set to be a G-man, and may well have become one if it weren’t for a friend of his dad’s.

That friend told him that he should look into the Secret Service. They get to go all over the world,” he told him, “while those FBI guys are just stuck here in one place.”

Once he joined the Secret Service, Mr. O’Rourke rose to become a top protection agent with a specialty in “Advance Work.” Essentially, the Secret Service goes way beyond just “body guarding” the President. They spend huge amounts of time, resources and manpower to go in “advance” to where the President is going and take many preparations

to ensure his safety. This can mean anything from driving a route and checking where a sniper could potentially set up, determining where road blocks could be placed, or even walking through a sewer system and welding shut manhole covers.

That is not to say that Jerry didn’t spend a lot of time actually protecting the President and other important figures right by their side.

He recounts a time where he almost started a war while doing so. Jerry was with President Nixon at 5am when the President decided he would like to go out for something to eat.

Jerry informed him that the restaurants in the area of southern California where they were would not be open until 6 am. The President asked if they could go somewhere else. Jerry, not one to disappoint, hopped in one of the vehicles with the President.While riding shotgun, literally, Jerry drove with the President down the highway looking for a place to eat.

They searched until they were at the border with Mexico. Jerry had been up for a while, so when the President asked if they could cross over the border and go get something to

eat, he didn’t fully consider the ramifications.

They went over the border and enjoyed an early breakfast in Mexico. Being the exemplary agent that Jerry was, the whole thing went off without a hitch and the President returned home safely. The next day, however, Jerry got chewed out by his superiors. “What if he had gotten shot over there? You could have started a war!” they shouted. Over all, things turned out all right. Jerry had told the President how wonderful Disney Land was, so as a punishment, Jerry “got” to do the advance work for the President’s trip to Disney Land and a few more places.

Jerry made very few mistakes in reality. He protected five Presidents and countless more high value individuals. I asked him about who were his favorites. “Kennedy,” he responded, “was a fantastic guy. He knew all the agents by their first names and he was a beautiful guy to be around.” Jerry was one of the agents protecting Kennedy that fateful day in Dallas, November 22, 1963, a day that changed the nation, but perhaps even more so, the Secret Service. The car that

transported Kennedy to the hospital, a 1963 Pontiac Bonneville Ambulance is on display here at Cars and Colors and Jerry will be answering questions in front of it. Jerry explained to me that there was a bubble that could go on top of the limousine in which JFK was shot. “Would it have saved his life?”

Jerry asked himself. “Probably, as it might have deflected those bullets.”The cars were in fact armored, but the open top left Kennedy vulnerable. When I asked Jerry if there was more than one shooter in his opinion, he declined to comment. Interestingly, however, he did state at one point in our interview, “Kennedy had a lot of enemies, J. Edgar Hoover was an enemy, he hated Kennedy.”

Kennedy’s assassination led to a major overhaul in protection procedures and hardware, including, the latest generation of protective limousines designed for another President who made history by receiving the most death threats of any president, Barack Obama. The aptly named “Beast” traces its genesis back to the Kennedy assassination. Based on a heavy duty Ford truck chassis, it comes standard with

8 inch think armor plated doors, 5 inch think armored windows, kevlar reinforced run-flat tires, night vision and tear gas cannons mounted in the front. It also contains a supply of the president’s blood and is hermetically sealed against biological and chemical attacks. It also acts as a faraday cage shielding the electronics inside from the effects of an EMP. An EMP, for those of you who do not happen to be a Secret Service agent, is an Electro Magnetic Pulse emitted from a nuclear bomb that fries electronics. Unfortunately, one cannot see the Beast on display at Cars and Colors, as the current President was reluctant to let us borrow it, but you can meet the man who lived through the event that gave birth to it.

Jerry is an action man and much more.

No longer a Telluride resident, Jerry has given his land in Telluride to his son and will continue to live out the rest of his days in Grand Junction, Colorado where he enjoys dinners out with friends. And of course he will always have the memories of the amazing statesmen he protected, and the brave men and women who worked alongside him.

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Mianna Wick acing is a huge part of Wick’s life, from late night training to supporting sponsors, including NAPA Auto Parts, GoNMF, Pegasus Auto Racing Supplies Blackout Graphics, Sparco USA, which makes Wick’s racing suits, and many more. “To me, racing is believing—you can push yourself just a little bit harder each time out, straining to achieve your best,” says Mianna Wick. “It means improving your skill, technique and self-state with every step you take and never settling for second best.”

Wick has been racing since 2010, which two and a half of those have been in Formula cars. Currently, she is a team driver for the Loophole Racing Team, with crew chief David Hoffpauir, who worked for Michael and Mario Andretti in the late 1980s to early ‘90s, Newman/Haas, and Buddy Lazier, and co-owner/consultant Bud Hoffpauir who also worked for the Andretti’s.

“Mianna Wick’s determination is like Danica Patrick—she is super determined, super dedicated, and doesn’t put up with anything in a male dominated world, in a professional sport where women make up 2% out of 100” ~ Moses Smith, Formula Mazda Owner/Manufacturer Last year, the now 19-year-old won the SCCA Freedom Sprint Race 2, taking first place, and she nabbed second in the SCCA Freedom Sprint Race 1, both in her Formula Mazda. In 2014, Wick drove an Indy Car, was the selected driver of David Hoffpauir to drive for his team, Loophole Racing, and she netted both the top spot in the SCCA Labor-day Daze race 1 and the SCCA Labor-day Daze race 2, once again in her Formula Mazda.

In karts, Wick has piloted a Tag Jr., S5, S2, and many more. “I have done time trial racing in a Mazda Miata, including entering a race here and there, tested in a Formula Ford 1600 (new brand Honda and club ford) as well as in a handful of time trials, and raced a Formula Mazda in SCCA’s Freedom Sprints, which includes many test days and other various races.” Presently, Wick is driving a 1996

“At just 19-years-old, Indy car driver Mianna Wick already is a veteran in the racing world” – Denver Post

Lola Indycar.

“Not many people may know, but my dad is actually one of the biggest instigators for getting me in racing,” says Wick. “My dad used to race motocross, so with him being very mechanically inclined and having that ‘racing bug’ in him, he built a family ‘go-kart’ for all of us to use as an activity together. Later on, we ended up paving a little quarter-mile track, and bought each family member a kart for themselves.”

Racing, along with the other things Wick is passionate about, has given her a great opportunity to connect with people from all over the world. “To me, it’s about more than the individual passion (specifically racing), it is about impacting those around you with a love that has already been shared with you,” she says. “The importance to contain a passion is accepting it as a gift and to never sur-

pass an opportunity to live by faith.”

“I’ve seen a lot of people get in over their heads on the track by getting too aggressive or emotional and that’s when the logic goes out the window and bad decisions start. I’ve never seen Mianna Wick do this.

She makes a lot of very good decisions, she’s very smooth, and she understands when to be aggressive and when not to” ~ Glenn Conser, Highplains Raceway Track Manager The 2016 season has been a busy one for the IndyCar driver, with a calendar filled with booked appearances and signings at Colorado-based popular speedways, auto shows, and popular global brand stores, including Colorado National Speedway, Colorado Concours d’Elegance & Exotic Sports Car Show, 9th Annual Cruzin’ Havana Car Show & Poker Run, Central City Hill Climb, the US ARMY’s “2nd Annual Fort Carson Rod Benders Car Show,” Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors, and Sephora inside JCPenney.

“I want to reach out and make my career more than just ‘what needs to be done to make it to the professional level’ (i.e., creating more than just an ‘empty autograph’).”

You can meet Mianna at several of the Cars & Colors events and venues: THU 5:30-8:30pm Welcome Reception Conference Center Mountain Village FRI 9-10:00am Morning Revv at Tracks Café Heritage Plaza of Mountain Village FRI 5-7:30pm Cool Cars on Colorado Downtown Telluride SAT 10am-12pm, 2-4pm and 6-9pm Telluride Airport SUN 10am-12pm Heritage Plaza Motorcycle Exhibit Mountain Village 45

The Shelby Series 1

BY RAY CODY

arroll Shelby was an automotive icon.

His English AC Ace, combined with a Ford V8 power turned the page of automotive history when he defeated the Enzo Ferrari team in 1965.

He went on to team up with Ford and Chrysler for many years as both brands flew the Shelby flag.

The one thing that Carroll Shelby had never done before was build a car from the ground up. A dream he realized with the completion of the Series 1 car.

The Series 1 story is not one without struggle however. The project was started at a time when Carroll Shelby had health issues that delayed his vision many times. The Series 1 was a hand built car from the ground up making it one of Shelby’s greatest accomplishments.

The original drawings were presented to Carroll from a design student in Colorado but the actual design of the Series 1 is all Shelby.

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In the end, some 249 cars were completed

by Carroll Shelby’s company, Shelby America.

The cars were all titled as 1999s but the majority of cars, other than the prototypes, were built between 2001 and 2005.

The majority of the Series 1 cars were painted Oldsmobile Centennial Silver. A select few cars were painted in various other colors.

Two were painted black, 2 painted yellow, 2 were painted blue and 2 were painted red.

The supercharged Olds powered vehicle is impressive with times of 11.3 in a quarter mile.

Additionally, impressive by today’s standards this car reaches 0-60 in 3.2 seconds with a 185 MPH top speed.

The signed car pictured here boasts an Oldsmobile Aurora V, 4.0 litre engine and is a 4 cam 32 valve power plant. The engine and computer were all tweaked by Shelby, with this supercharged model producing 450 HP. The body is carbon fiber and weighs in at around 3000 lbs.The chassis is all aluminum.

This car is a stunning achievement to Shelby’s tenacity and perseverance and has a new home in Telluride with Festival Founders Ray & Anita Cody. The Cody’s are the 3rd owners, having just recently purchased the car from the Allen Unique Autos car museum in Grand Junction, Colorado.

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n 1930, the Auburn Automobile Company issued a service bulletin to all its dealerships. In response to an overwhelming demand for a Standard Service Truck, they were going to manufacture new ‘bodies’ to fit on to any standard model Auburn made between 1925 and 1930. This new body essentially converted the Auburn Sedan into a service truck.

Auburn had a reputation for style and engineering and the willingness to craft new innovations in response to customer needs.

Unfortunately superior craftsmanship comes with a price and the maker of Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg automobiles was not able to survive America’s Great Depression and closed its doors in 1937.

Almost nine decades later, in 2015, the Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors was honored to host one, of the potentially two remaining, restored 1927 Auburn 8-88 converted pickup trucks to still be in existence.

Festival friend, volunteer and Telluride local Jerry Delozier attended the Concours on the golf course with his mother Luanne and father Howard. Howard and Luanne traveled from Ft. Collins, CO with their 1927 Auburn Pickup to attend the Inaugural Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors. Alongside their son Jerry, they spent time talking ‘shop’ with other car owners and attended many of the other venues and events throughout the Festival weekend.

To say that having the DeLoziers, with their rare and immaculately restored 1927 Auburn Pickup 8-88 in attendance last year was special, would be a understatement. Underlying the Festivals desire to share great cars in such a spectacular location as Telluride, Colorado, is the idea of family.

Flesh and blood families that come together over the Thanksgiving dinner table, or paint and chrome families that come together to celebrate the great style and engineering of an era gone by, it’s all still family. The Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors hopes to continue making, and celebrating, memories with families like the DeLoziers and would like to thank them for being such an integral part of our inaugural festival family.

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The Just For Kids Foundation serves children throughout the San Miguel Watershed, including the towns of Telluride, Norwood, Nucla, Naturita, Paradox and all points in between. JFK provides seed funds for start-up projects, operating grants, program support, capital needs and equipment.

The foundation particularly targets projects with leadership opportunities for children and projects promoting self-sufficiency and responsibility, and annually supports collegebound youth through its Man of La Mancha Scholarship Program.

At the culmination of the 2014 grant cycle, the Just for Kids Foundation awarded a record $205,475. Since its founding in 2000, JFK has awarded funding to organizations and individuals who make positive impacts on the lives of children throughout the San Miguel Watershed. This most recent round of awards brings the overall total of Just for Kids Foundation distributions to over $1.6M. These grants are made possible through fundraising from the annual Mountains to Desert Bike Ride (www.m2dbikeride.com) and a matching grant from the Carstens Family Fund at the Denver Foundation.

The Mountains to the Desert Bike Ride takes place in 2017 during the Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors on Saturday, September 23rd.

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“To preserve and enrich the communities of Norwood, Redvale and the wider Wrights Mesa through raising funds for community development, enrichment, and organizations and facilities that serve the needs of the community.”

This is the first time in history that the communities of Wrights Mesa have had an endowment to invest 100% in our own future. The Lone Cone Legacy Trust provides a vehicle for anyone and everyone to support the future of our community.Those who live in Wright’s Mesa know it is a special place with unique challenges, and with your support we can help secure its future and enrich the lives of the people who live here.

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The mission of the Gracelyn Louise Morris foundation, a non-profit organization, is to continue the giving Spirit of Gracie Bear by providing monetary relief towards funeral and counseling expenses, paid directly to the institutions, of the families that have suffered the loss of a child. The Gracelyn Louise Morris Foundation is based in Wichita, Kansas.

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Joe Tanner Down to Earth Spaceman

BY KAI BIDELL

ome astronauts can be hard to relate to as they are not always down to earth. This was certainly not the case with Joe Tanner. An accomplished teacher, pilot, family man, Space Man, athlete and most importantly, car guy, Joe has been bucking the odds since he was a young man.

Born and raised in Danville, Ill., Joe was 11 when Alan Shepard became the first American in space in 1961.When Joe was a sophomore at the University of Illinois, man walked on the moon. Ever since then, Tanner has had one eye on the sky.

After graduating with a degree in mechanical engineering Joe decided to join the Navy.

Now his dream came into focus. “I decided I wanted to have an adventure and see the world, at least that was how they billed it back then. So I joined the Navy and learned how to fly planes.” Joe rose to become a Naval Aviator, an extremely sought after and competitive position. He applied for the astronaut program in 1980, was rejected and joined NASA in 1984 as a research pilot. After three more applications and rejections, he was finally selected in 1992, the oldest person ever accepted into the NASA astronaut training program at the age of 42.

I talked to him about what drove him toward flying and space exploration. He said, “It all started with motorcycles. I thought what would be better than a motorcycle? A motorcycle that flies … and they call those airplanes.”

I could practically hear the grin on his face through the phone. Joe Tanner likes to go fast.

When tearing up the back roads on his bike just wasn’t cutting it anymore, his dad offered to let him use his airplane and get his pilot’s 50

license. “I knew how to fly before I even got into the Navy,” Joe said, “The more I started doing research into military flying, I decided I wanted to do that. I wanted to go faster, higher and pull a lot of Gs and do all that high performance stuff.”

And do all that high performance stuff he did. From flying trainers for NASA to the A7E jet fighter, Joe pulled some serious Gs. But the most Gs came from lifting off into space.

Joe has logged 1,069 hours in space and has been around the world more times than that phrase is used in Daft Punk’s song “Around the World.” During his time in space, Tanner has contributed to multiple missions, including his role as a member of the STS (Space Transportation System) 82 crew’s mission to fix the Hubble Telescope as well as studying the gestation of rats in zero gravity. As a member of STS 66, he helped study the earth’s atmosphere and with STS 97 he helped assemble the International Space Station. On his last mission he achieved what may be his most notable accomplishment ever, snapping a selfie that would later be listed in Popular Science’s list of Best Astronaut Selfies.

When I asked Tanner what space was like, he said it was like being in water. He said he missed his family, but could talk to them on

the phone. He missed the smell of fresh air and the wind in his face. When asked about the food, he said it was actually pretty good, although he did admit that there wasn’t much of an atmosphere. I asked him what the worst part of space, “There really wasn’t one.” He said seriously. “I didn’t particularly want to come home,” he said as he chuckled. When asked about whether he feared an accident or dying on the missions, he said he hadn’t really thought about it much.“I was much more worried about doing my job, and not letting my team down than dying.” Part of what set Joe’s mind at ease was his strong faith. If anyone doubts Tanner is a man of faith I would point them to his first word in space. When he popped out of the airlock 320 miles above earth, to fix the Hubble Telescope, he shouted, “Hallelujah!”

Once Joe got home, one of the ways he unwound after the stress of a mission was cars.

Not only does Joe enjoy cars, he is very handy with them. He first caught the bug when a high school friend took him out in his ’68 Corvette Stingray. “It was a fast car and it had a lot of horsepower. I kind of fell in love with them after that,” he said almost wistfully. His first car was a red ’66 MGB Roadster that he snagged for $1,200. “I referred to it as my F.O.R.D., Fix Or Repair Daily, so I fixed it up and learned how to work on cars. That was my college car.” He also referred to it as a go-cart with a radio. In 1971 he started looking at his dream car, a late-model C3 Corvette.

“I couldn’t afford it and they didn’t really do anything with payments back then, we paid cash for things… remember cash?” Since he could not buy his dream car yet, he bought a

green Datsun 240Z to get him through his senior year of college, which he still owns today.

As a testament to his mechanical prowess, his are the only hands that have ever been allowed to work on that car. But I suppose if they are good enough for the Hubble Telescope, they are good enough for a Datsun. His wife jokes that he will be buried in that car.

When he came back from STS 97, his third mission (around 2000), he told his boys they were going to the Chevy dealer, and came home with a 2001 C5 Corvette with a T-Top a few days later. Joe now owns a yellow ’73 C3, which echoes the Corvettes of the first astronauts a little more closely. Of course astronauts have an affinity for Corvettes, as all the first astronauts drove them. But not many people know why. Former Indy 500 winner and GM dealer Jim Rathmann, a fan of the guys with the “right stuff,” offered a special lease deal to all the astronauts of that era.The “special deal” was one dollar a month on any car they want-

ed, and of course they chose Corvettes.

Joe and his son restored a ’69 Camaro together as well, which is fitting because today Joe’s focus is on helping young people achieve their dreams. Tanner has recently retired from

a teaching position at CU Boulder, where he coordinated and taught Graduate Projects in Aerospace Engineering. Many of his students are aspiring astronauts and a few of them are now in the first round of the selection process to become astronauts.

Tanner plans to get back to flying by working with a mission organization flying doctors into Mexico. And he hasn’t cut ties with space completely. Recently a friend of his working on the space station called him and they had a chat. For now he will focus on enjoying time with his family, his cars, and keeping in touch with his students of whom he is very proud.

I asked him what teaching the young people of today made him think about the future of space exploration. “My students are way better than me, harder working, smarter.There are some great minds coming into the system. If they are allowed to do what they are capable of doing, then there is no limit to what they can achieve.”

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ART BUSHELL Arthur started his fascination with cars at a very young age. He started building his first Hot Rod at the age of fourteen. While continuing his love for cars he also become involved with airplanes. He got his pilot’s license and owned many airplanes which led him to starting a Freight Airline while continuing his career as an Insurance Executive. After selling the Airline he put his full attention to adding to his car collection. He assembled a beautiful collection from a rare Buick Touring Car to Rolls Royces. When asked what type of cars he collected he replied “Whatever I liked.”

DAN CATON

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founding members TAMMY ALLEN

MIKE BERGREN

There’s a storybook quality to Tammy Allen’s life and her love affair with automobiles.

It began at an early age.

Her dad was a car enthusiast, bought new models every two years, and polished and detailed them himself. His enthusiasm for cars was contagious, and it rubbed off on Tammy. She fondly recalls family vacations with idyllic road trips into the American heartland.The cars themselves have become part of automobile legend—among them, a 1954 Ford, a 1957 Oldsmobile, a 1957 Chevy, and a 1960 Mercury station wagon.

Mike Bergren is an Icon in the Colorado Motoring Community.

He is the owner of The Man Cave Detail Shop and Automotive Center with several locations in the Denver area. Mike is the former Curator of the prestigious LeMay Car Museum and was on the Board of Directors for the Colorado Concours for 12 years, the Morgan Adams Concours for 5 Years and is currently on the board for the Parkerfest Car Show. Mike has also worked with the DTC Chamber’s Summerfest event and, as a Founding Member of the Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors, his energy, expertise and advice have been invaluable.

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Dan has been a car guy since he was first seduced by the beauty and power of the 1960s muscle, sports, and grand touring cars.

He freely admits James Bond might have had something to do with it. Since then his tastes have broadened, and he has owned all types of cars from virtually every car-producing nation (“I skipped Russia, France, and Yugoslavia and have no intention of correcting these omissions”).

“The Telluride Festival of Cars and Colors will be the perfect marriage of my two passions,” Dan says. “The beauty of hundreds of spectacular examples of automotive history combined with one of the most beautiful places on earth. Perfect!”

JULIO CANTILLO

RICH NUTTALL

Julio Cantillo is a local father, husband, business leader and car guy.

Julio lives in Mountain Village with his beautiful wife Lisa and his 2 sons, Julian and Aiden.

The Cantillo family enjoy automotive events together and can be found regularly at the many Telluride Trophy Nights throughout the summer to lend an hand…and a car or two!

Born and raised on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, with an ocean across the street. Rich was an avid boater at a very young age, learning not only to sail, crew on regattas, but also to work in the boat yard among the seasoned boat builders. In addition to this passion in his early years, he began flying at the age of 17 and has been flying airplanes and helicopters ever since. After serving in the U.S. Army and receiving a B.S. in Finance, Rich has spent the last 30 years in aviation teaching folks how to fly and managing airports.

As the Airport/FBO manager for the past 23 years at the Telluride Regional Airport he has been keeping the airport on a sound financial footing, and involved with over $90 million in airport improvements. Rich’s passion extends to automobiles too. He is currently doing a frame-up restoration on a 1965 Jeep Gladiator pick-up. He’s excited to help host the Telluride Festival of Cars & Colors at the Airport where great cars and airplanes will come together under one roof.

MIKE DANNER Mike Danner is a resident of Telluride Colorado. Mike is a Porsche aficionado and a visionary who has helped shape this world class event. Mike shares his passion for cars with his beautiful wife Ramona and his two sons Michael and Peter.When he is not attending the world’s best auto events in his spare time, he enjoys hiking and piloting the beautiful San Juan Mountains.

BILL GORDON Bill Gordon showed up two years ago today on main street when we offered our first Telluride trophy nights, with his resto mod red pickup. Since that time Bill has jumped in with both feet to help promote this world class event. A regular at our trophy nights, Bill is always eager to help promote the event in any way possible; from helping set up rain shelters to calling in a beer run. An entrepreneur of many fields, Bill is a successful well-known local fixture in our community, we consider ourselves lucky to have him as a founding member.

LINDA SOUCIE

My Dad was a true car guy and taught me how to change the oil, tires and do minor repairs on my first car – a 1970VW bug. I have a 1973 VW Super Beetle now that I am slowly restoring.

This is a photo of me and my dad’s first Bug Eye Sprite. It was a 1957 and this was taken in Dreux AF Base, France shortly before my 1st birthday (1960 something). Long before the days of child car seats, they used to put me in a plastic tub and slide me under the space behind the front seats. Only Healey people will understand this!

My Dad always had Healeys, owned 2 Sprites and three 3000s over the years. He always drove them and we actually used one in Hawaii for the 3 years we were stationed there as a family car for the 5 of us!

This a photo of my Dad in his last Healy, a 1963 Austin Healey 3000. This was taken at the top of Independence Pass. He belonged to a sport car club out of Denver and they drove over Independence and down to Glenwood Springs for that car show. I think DR. GEORGE MACK this was 1986. He bought this one from a Dr. George Mack is college girl in Boulder who needed tuition a retired cardiotho- money in 1974. It was a regular fixture at the racic surgeon from Air Force Academy from 1974 until he retired Kalamazoo, Michigan. in 1979. He knew a guy at the Black Forest He moved to Telluride FBO that would slip him a little Jet-A that he seeking an outdoor life- added to keep it running good when they did style that was both an away with unleaded fuel! We drove it, with his active and exciting way ashes, to the Chapel for his memorial service. to write the next chapter in his life. George is My sister has this car in Old Greenwich, CT an avid skier, golfer and loves to fly fish. If you and still drives it regularly. don’t find him there, you may cross his path I have moved on from sports cars to rodeo on one of the regions back country mountain and roping horses. My primary road ride is bike trails. George is a neighbor of the found- a 2003 Dodge Ram 3500 diesel, which is aler Ray Cody. When the two men first met most always hooked up to a horse trailer. I am it was when George pulled up in his classic raising and training Quarter Horses now, for turbo Porsche fitted with roll bars and a five myself, kids and grandkids. In my spare time, point harness. The two men became instant of course! friends. George has been a big supporter of I am really looking forward to, and am this new festival since the two men first met thrilled to be a part of the Telluride Festival in the spring of 2014.The Telluride Festival of of Cars & Colors.

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tephen Tebo has been an entrepreneur and collector all his life, with an affinity for shiny things: shiny shoes, shiny pennies, and shiny cars. He started out at the age of 8, shining shoes in his hometown of Hill City, Kansas. He soon developed a passion for coin collecting, parlaying the hobby into a successful business, which paid for his college tuition. After graduating from Fort Hays Kansas State College, he headed out west in a U-Haul with small daughter and his wife Shari, whom he married in his freshman year of College.

Arriving in Boulder in the late ’60s, he opened Tebo Coin and eventually Tebo Store Fixtures, which became the largest distributor of store display cases in the United States. The success of both businesses forced him to look for more space, which led to the development of his current company, Tebo Properties, now the leading commercial real estate owner and developer in Boulder County, with a diverse portfolio of more than 200 properties and nearly two million square feet of office, retail and industrial space.

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end with coins. In 1975, he bought his first classic car, a sleeve-valve, three-door 1925 Willy’s Knight. His collection now numbers over 400 rare cars, housed in a warehouse in Longmont. Asked why he acquired so many

cars Mr. Tebo replied, “when I was a kid I couldn’t have a car, so I guess I over did it a bit.”

Mr. Tebo continues to make up for lost time.

Recently he has acquired a 1929 Duesenberg and a mid-1950s Shelby Mustang. Other highlights of the collection are John Lennon’s white Rolls Royce, Steve McQueen’s Indian Chief, Frank Sinatra’s Jeep, the taxi used for the Jerry Seinfield show, a limited-production 1954 Kaiser Darrin, a room of Corvettes, British cars, vintage fire trucks and many more.

Four full time staffers work for the Stephen Tebo Car Collection and each car is driven at least every 90 days.

Mr.Tebo is also a prominent philanthropist and opens his car collection for charity parties six times a year, with all the ticket proceeds going to benefit a multitude of charities, including the Boy Scouts, the Humane Society, the CU Basketball team, and the Chamber of Commerce. He has also funded the Tebo Family Medical Center at the Boulder Community Hospital, provided enhancements to the Pearl Street Mall, and supports numerous other civic organizations.

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