Once again we welcome back our only major automotive sponsor, Mercedes-Benz USA. Thanks to their generous, long-term involvement, the Colorado Grand is continually being improved for you and for our charities.

What better sponsor for the rally? Mercedes-Benz built not only the first car but also some of the finest sports cars and most famous race cars to ever turn a wheel. In addition, it has created the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center USA - the first to be created by an automotive manufacturer in the United States - to be guardian of the Mercedes tradition while also providing day-to-day care for the Mercedes-Benz vintage car market.

We sincerely thank Mercedes-Benz for its financial support, for bringing along some samples of its great products and for being so good to work with throughout the year.

Michael Kunz, general manager of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center USA, will be joining us for the Grand along with additional Mercedes-Benz guests.

A limited series of 100 commemorative watches which will be available to each of the present and past participants directly from the Grand, with a significant portion of the proceeds from these purchases donated to the Colorado Grand. click here to see a supersize view

For its ninth year with the Colorado Grand, Girard-Perregaux has come up with two very special items. President & CEO Ron Jackson has contributed a magnificent pair of men’s and women’s watches to be auctioned on Thursday evening. Ron will be glad to show you these elegant watches during the week. Ron will be shooting photos again this year for his show at our final banquet. Thank you, Girard-Perregaux! Premier Financial Services Premier Financial Services provides automotive leasing and financing services. Mitch Katz, CEO and founder, is an enthusiastic Grander and enjoys experiencing first-hand the vintage automobiles that Premier is known for financing, and is back for the third year as a sponsor. Premier provides bottled water to put in your car each morning and also sponsors the “People’s Choice Award”. Premier has also provided ongoing support of the Grand’s charities by making a donation for every pre-1961 vehicle leased with them between the 2006 and the 2007 Grands. Hagerty Insurance Hagerty Insurance has long been known for its expertise in protecting our vintage cars Greenberg Traurig Greenberg Traurig LLP is represented by Jeff Mamorsky. Greenberg Traurig LLP, the nations 8th largest law firm, provides business-focused solutions for emerging companies and Fortune 500 corporations worldwide. FedEx Custom Critical Fed Ex Custom Critical Transport is dedicated to providing the finest and most trusted service for people who need to transport their vehicles across town or across the nation. Above & Beyond Each year several entrants generously make unsolicited financial contributions to help offset expenses, assuring that more funds are available for the charities. If you wish to make a special contribution this year, please see Terry or Noel Hefty. Thanks Without the Colorado State Patrol, we'd all be elsewhere this week. Special thanks to the Colorado State Patrol for its continuing magnificent cooperation and vital assistance. Led by Chief Mark V. Trostel, Sergeant Brett Williams and the spirit of Larry Tolar, "the motors" will escort us along the entire route. Thanks also to The Meyer Company, Thomas Vintage Motors, Toad Hall Motorbooks, Grasman Creative, L&M Printing, and Sunset Printing. The Colorado Grand expresses its gratitude to the generous people and business whose cooperation makes this event possible. If you as an entrant would like to express your thanks personally, we suggest writing to: Chief Mark V. Trostel Colorado State Patrol 700 Kipling St. Suite 3000 Lakewood, CO 80215 Mr. Michael Kunz Mercedes-Benz USA 9 Wahtney Irvine, CA 92618 Mr. Ronald Jackson Girard-Perregaux 201 Route 17 North, 8TH. Floor Rutherford, NJ. 07070 rjackson@tradema-usa.com Mr. Mitch Katz Premier Financial Services 47 Sherman Hill Road Woodbury, CT 06798 Mr. Bob DeKorne Hagerty Classic Insurance P.O. Box 87 Traverse City, MI 49685-0087 Governor Bill Owens 136 State Capitol Building Denver, CO 80203