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San Jose Grand Prix 2007:
On and off the track | Track schedule | Off-track schedule | Race week events | Activities


San Jose Grand Prix Off-Track Schedule


WEDNESDAY, JULY 25
San José Grand Prix Track Walk on the Redback Raceway Be the first to walk one lap on the Redback Raceway as soon as it is closed to through traffic on Wednesday evening. 6-8pm, free. Pre-registration required, 408.277.6264.

THURSDAY, JULY 26
Start Your Engines Party The swimsuit competition judging for finals of the Miss San José Grand Prix contest. Taste Ultra Lounge, 6pm, free.

FRIDAY, JULY 27
Mini Grand Prix Watch professional remote control race cars. San Fernando near the Santa Clara entrance, all day, free with general admission.
Miss San José Grand Prix Rehearsal Budweiser Main Stage, 9-11am, free.
FMX (Freestyle Moto Cross) Discovery Meadow, 11:30am-noon, free.
Concert: Burning Rose Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 11:45am-12:45pm, free.
Concert: Goodbye Gadget Budweiser Main Stage, noon-1pm, free.
Matt Helm (Dean Martin Impersonator) Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 1-1:30pm, free.
Concert: Seven Reasons Budweiser Main Stage, 1:30-2:30pm, free.
Comedy Performance: Anjelah Johnson Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 1:45-2pm, free.
FMX (Freestyle Moto Cross) Discovery Meadow, 2:30-3pm, free.
Concert: Goodbye Gadget Budweiser Main Stage, 3-4pm, free.
Miss San José Grand Prix Autograph Session Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 3-3:30pm, free.
Comedy Performance: Anjelah Johnson Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 3:30-3:45pm, free.
Matt Helm (Dean Martin Impersonator) Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 3:45-4:15pm, free.
FMX (Freestyle Moto Cross) Discovery Meadow, 4-4:30pm, free.
Champ Car Fan Appreciation Activity- All Driver Autograph Session Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 4:15-5pm, free.
Concert: Seven Reasons Budweiser Main Stage, 4:30-5pm, free.
Concert: Burning Rose Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 5-6pm, free.
San José Grand Prix Drivers Party and Fan Favorites Awards Ceremony Drivers VIP party to benefit Canary Foundation at the City Hall rotunda and plaza featuring Champ Car drivers and a silent auction. Music by Nu Day. San Jose City Hall and Rotunda, Fourth and West Santa Clara streets, 7-10pm. $200; proceeds benefiting Canary Foundation, 408.277.6224.

SATURDAY, JULY 28
Mini Grand Prix Watch professional remote control race cars. San Fernando near the Santa Clara entrance, all day, free with general admission.
"Ride of Your Life" Exhibition Stock Car Race A chance to ride in a historic NASCAR stock car in this fund-raising 10-lap race. Redback Raceway, 7:55am, $3,500 minimum donation benefiting Canary Foundation, 408.277.6865.
CXO Celebrity Go-Kart Challenge CXO and celebrity go-kart race to benefit the Canary Foundation. Silicon Valley executives and celebrities race around a challenging go-kart track for fun and prestige as well as to raise money for early detection of cancer. Park Avenue and Almaden Boulevard, 10am- 1pm, $10,000, includes table for 10 at the "Cabana". All proceeds benefit Canary Foundation, 408. 277.6106.
Concert: Goodbye Gadget Budweiser Main Stage, 11:30-12:15pm, free.
Concert: Burning Rose Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 11:45am-12:45pm, free.
FMX (Freestyle Moto Cross) Discovery Meadow, 12:15-12:45pm, free.
Concert: Seven Reasons Budweiser Main Stage, 12:45-1:30pm, free.
Miss San Jose Grand Prix Autograph Session Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 1-1:30pm, free.
Comedy Performance: Anjelah Johnson Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 1:45-2pm, free.
Concert: Goodbye Gadget Budweiser Main Stage, 2-2:45pm, free.
Concert: Seven Reasons Budweiser Main Stage, 3:15-4pm, free.
Concert: Burning Rose Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 3:15-4:15pm, free.
Atlantic Championship Driver Autograph Session All Atlantic Championship drivers available for autographs. Location TBD, 3:45-4:15pm, free.
FMX (Freestyle Moto Cross) Discovery Meadow, 4-4:30pm, free.
Comedy Performance: Anjelah Johnson Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 4:30-4:45pm, free.
Champ Car Fan Forum Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 4:45-5:15pm, free.
Miss San José Grand Prix Finale Budweiser Main Stage, 5-6pm, free.
Matt Helm (Dean Martin Impersonator) Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 5:30-6pm, free.
FMX (Freestyle Moto Cross) Discovery Meadow, 6-6:30pm, free.
Concert: Stroke 9 Budweiser Main Stage, 6:45-8pm, free.
"CABANA" Canary Foundation's Third Annual San José Grand Prix Gala Fundraiser and Exotic Car Show The third annual Cabana party will benefit Canary Foundation. This exclusive event features an exotic car show, live auction of unique items, dinner and entertainment by Heart. Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St., San Jose, 6:30-11pm. $500 per ticket, or $5,000 for a table of 10. "Cabanas" are available for $15,000 (10 people) or $25,000 (12 people). All proceeds benefit Canary Foundation. 408.277.6106.

SUNDAY, JULY 30
Mini Grand Prix Watch professional remote control race cars. San Fernando near the Santa Clara entrance, all day, free with general admission.
Concert: Goodbye Gadget Budweiser Main Stage, 10:30-11:15am, free.
Concert: Burning Rose Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 11-11:45am, free.
FMX (Freestyle Moto Cross) Discovery Meadow, 11:15-11:45am, free.
Concert: Seven Reasons Budweiser Main Stage, 11:45am-12:15pm, free.
Comedy Performance: Anjelah Johnson Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 12:15-12:30pm, free.
Matt Helm (Dean Martin Impersonator) Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 12:45-1:15pm, free.
Concert: Goodbye Gadget Budweiser Main Stage, 1-1:45pm, free.
Concert: Burning Rose Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 1:30-2:15pm, free.
FMX (Freestyle Moto Cross) Discovery Meadow, 1:45-2:15pm, free.
Concert: Seven Reasons Budweiser Main Stage, 2:15-3pm, free.
Comedy Performance: Anjelah Johnson Sports Bar Stage, San José Convention Center, 2:30-2:45pm, free.
FMX (Freestyle Moto Cross) Discovery Meadow, 5:30-6pm, free.


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