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Title Sponsors

About CENTRIX Financial - www.centrixfinancial.com

Denver-based CENTRIX Financial is a financial services firm that that offers innovative auto finance lending products through its nationwide network of auto dealers and financial institutions. CENTRIX has underwritten nearly 200,000 auto loans totaling more than $3 billion since 1998.

Since 2003, CENTRIX Financial has served as title sponsor for the CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver, and in 2004 the company acquired the race becoming responsible for promoting and managing the annual event. Additionally, CENTRIX’s motorsports involvement includes its designation as the Official Auto Finance Company of NASCAR, sponsor of car No. 36 in the NASCAR Nextel Cup series, sponsor of the Baja 1000 and the Race of Champions.

About PacifiCare - www.pacificare.com

PacifiCare is one of the nation’s largest consumer health organizations with more than 3 million health plan members and approximately 9 million specialty plan members nationwide. PacifiCare offers individuals, employers and Medicare beneficiaries a variety of consumer-driven health care and life insurance products. The company’s specialty operations include behavioral health, dental and vision, and complete pharmacy and medical management through its wholly owned subsidiary, Prescription Solutions.

PacifiCare Health Systems is based in Cypress, Calif. and its stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol PHS. More information is available at www.pacificare.com.

Restaurant

About Brauns www.braunsbarandgrill.com/

Our main floor event room offers elegant dining in a setting of cherry wood, leather & hard wood flooring. Our third floor VIP room, with its loft-like feel and panoramic views, can easily be transformed from conference center to formal dining room. Downstairs, up to 300 people can enjoy drinks, eats, and video games

About Del Frisco's www.www.delfriscos.com/

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House is dedicated to offering our guests the finest cuisine and beverages available, with a special emphasis on personal service and attention to ensure to exceed our guest’s expectations; we pride ourselves on setting the standard for the finest food, beverage and service. USDA Prime, aged corn-fed beef is shipped fresh to Del Frisco’s, is never frozen, and cut to order when your ticket enters the kitchen. Bread is baked fresh daily, salad dressings and desserts are house made from Del Frisco’s own recipes. AND – the lobster tails! – Australian cold water rock lobster tails are amazing. Broiled golden to perfection, presented carved and served tableside. Del Frisco’s menu is ala carte and our side dishes are served family style.

About Illegal Pete’s www.illegalpetes.com/

Illegal Pete's is a neighborhood restaurant specializing in Mission Style Mexican Food and cold drinks. We serve breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night food. Our full bar features fresh made margaritas and the longest and best happy hour around (4-10 every day). Our service is fast and friendly with a focus on the customer's individual tastes. The value at Illegal Pete's makes customers come back again and again.

About Kevin Taylor Restaurant www.ktrg.net

Sophisticated elegance - Restaurant Kevin Taylor offers a unique experience for all of your private dining needs, from a fabulous affair in the main dining room to private dinners in our intimate wine cellar. Our professional staff will cater to your every need. Contemporary American Cuisine – Chef Kevin Taylor creates seasonal menus that showcase elegant presentations of the freshest and highest quality ingredients available from the best sources around the world.

About McDonald's www.mcdonalds.com

McDonald's is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's 13,700 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees.

About McDonald’s of Colorado - The 207 McDonald’s restaurants in the state of Colorado annually feed $194.3 million into the Colorado economy and employ 8,680 people. For more information on McDonald's visit www.mcdonalds.com.

About Palm www.thepalm.com

Walk into The Palm, and you are joining a party that’s been going strong for three generations. You are welcomed with a smile, and before you know it, you’re raising a glass, swept up and away by the spirit of the place.

From coast to coast, people know that The Palm is synonymous with prime steaks and outrageously outsized lobsters. What many don’t realize is that The Palm is thoroughly family-bred. It has been run by the sons and now by the grandsons of both founding partners.

But it takes more than great steaks to make a great steakhouse. "People come here for the fun, the life, the spirit," says one regular. "The Palm is a natural," says another, "nothing fussy, just fresh ingredients, big portions, plus great service and an upbeat crowd."

It’s Where Great Moments Happen…
Remember us for any variety of business or social occasions. Our Private Dining rooms are perfect for any affair. Your event can be customized to your exacting needs. From a private boardroom setting to large private dining rooms, the Palm can provide you with an intimate dining experience you won’t soon forget.

About Prima www.ktrg.net

Contemporary Italian Cuisine– a fresh, modern take on Italian cuisine, similar to the lighter fare and multiple courses many avante garde restaurants in Italy are currently offering; all pastas are made in house daily.

About Sullivan's www.sullivansteakhouse.com

Sullivan's is a 1940’s styled steakhouse featuring the finest steaks and seafood, unparalleled martinis, and great live jazz! Our bars boast live entertainment seven nights a week and are graced with beautiful baby grand pianos, as well as high-end cognacs, single malt scotches, an incredible wine selection and a fully stocked cigar humidor.

About Tamayo www.modernmexican.com/tamayode/

Tamayo’s Main Bar features a 40 Foot Mosaic mural of semi-precious stones imported from Mexico. Our terrace offer breathtaking mountain views for alfresco dining. Our warm décor is spectacular with amber & coral colored walls featuring exquisite artwork that includes silver encrusted toucans, silver and volcanic rock guacamole bowls & Mayan masks to keep a watchful eye over the restaurant.

About Zengo www.zengorestaurant.com/

Zengo is Japanese for Give 'n Take. Our cuisine is marked by the generous sharing of ingredients, techniques and overall sensibility of both Latin and Asian cuisine. Fresh, bold, and exciting describes the food, the design and the energy at this colorful restaurant. The ZENGO Beverages: Fresh fruit muddled based drink. Also a wide and eclectic variety of tequilas, caparinas, margaritas, sake, wine, and mojitos.

Hotel

About The Cherry Creek Hotel http://www.cherrycreekhotel.com

The Cherry Creek Hotel, formally the Four Points by Sheraton at Denver University, is known for the spectacular panoramic skyline views from every one of our 245 well-appointed guestrooms. Then start your day with our complimentary deluxe continental breakfast buffet with hot items. Free wireless high-speed Internet available in our business center and standard in our meeting rooms. Then take advantage of our indoor heated swimming pool and 24-hour fitness center. Conveniently located at I-25 and Colorado Blvd. Special event rate promo code: CCDGP

About Hyatt DTC www.techcenter.hyatt.com/

Offering a majestic view of the Rocky Mountains, the Hyatt Regency Tech Center is merely 10 miles from downtown Denver, and within walking distance of many restaurants, clubs, and shopping venues. A complimentary hotel shuttle takes guests anywhere within a 5-mile radius, including Park Meadows Mall, the largest mall in Colorado.

Unrivaled by surrounding Denver hotels, we offer 451 luxurious guestrooms, all featuring the brand new Hyatt Grand Bed. Wireless Internet access is available in all guestrooms and public areas, including our sports bar. We have plenty of rooms available for the 2005 Grand Prix of Denver, so please contact Dave Cagwin at 303-714-4617 or dcagwin@hyatt.com for special group rates.

About Hotel Teatrowww.hotelteatro.com

Located across from the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, the Hotel Teatro, Denver's luxury boutique hotel, offers exquisite accommodations for the business traveler or weekend getaway. Unique costumes and photographs from past theatrical productions of the Denver Center Theatre Company decorate the hotel lobby, parlor and guest rooms. Award-winning chef/restaurateur Kevin Taylor operates the two restaurants in the Hotel Teatro - PRIMA, a light, heart-healthy Italian restaurant, and Restaurant Kevin Taylor, two of Denver's finest restaurants.

About Loews Hotel www.loewshotels.com/hotels/denver/

Rising eleven stories near the fashionable Cherry Creek shopping district, this 4-Diamond recipient offers a boutique hotel experience unlike any other. Described as a "European-styled jewel," its Italian-influenced décor is accented by sweeping views of the Rocky Mountains. With unsurpassed service, the Loews Denver Hotel is an ideal place for a gathering up to 150 or for an intimate meeting for two.

About Marriott TownePlace Suites
marriott.com/property/propertypage.mi?marshaCode=DENCB

TownePlace Suites is Marriott's affordable solution for longer stay travelers, offering spacious suites with separate sleeping and living areas, ample workspace equipped with free high-speed internet access, voice mail, and separate voice and data phone lines. Extended-stays made simple.

Business Solutions

About BancTec www.banctec.com/

BancTec is a worldwide provider of comprehensive enterprise content management, image capture devices, infrastructure support services and payment processing solutions. For over 30 years, BancTec has helped customers become more efficient through our innovative technology and services. BancTec's technology and service solutions help our customers simplify the process of managing their information.

About Corporate Express www.corporateexpress.com/

Corporate Express, Inc., a Buhrmann company (NYSE: BUH), is one of the world’s largest business-to-business suppliers of essential office and computer products and services with 2004 sales of approximately $4.5 billion in North America. Corporate Express, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Buhrmann, NV, an international business services and distribution group. Buhrmann NV generated approximately $6.9 billion in sales for 2004, and is the world’s major supplier of office products and graphic systems for the business market.

Corporate Express’ product offering includes custom print and stationery services, office and computer supplies, imaging and computer graphic supplies, office furniture, facility supplies, document and form management, desktop software, promotional products and other similar products. Corporate Express’ North American operations have 183 facilities, including 38 distribution centers, and employs 10,775 people.

Corporate Express is proud to be an official supplier to the Grand Prix.

For further information on Corporate Express, please visit our website at corporateexpress.com or contact Diane Mayer-Weaver by phone at 303.373.8226, or via e-mail at diane.mayer-weaver@cexp.com.

About DHL www.dhl.com/

Since pioneering the industry in San Francisco, DHL has built the world's premier global delivery network by trailblazing express shipping in one country after another. Over 220 countries later, we've merged with Airborne, the U.S. air express professionals. So now DHL is as sure a choice for domestic delivery as it is for international shipping.

With the world’s leading and most experienced express network, DHL serves every ZIP code in the U.S. with fast and reliable deliveries and shipping services aimed at exceeding expectations. The new DHL offers customers – from small and medium-sized businesses to Fortune 500 companies – products and expert consultations to meet all of their shipping needs, including domestic express and deferred shipping, international express and deferred shipping, and international air freight and ocean freight services via DHL Danzas Air & Ocean.

DHL guarantees fast and reliable services to over 3.5 million customers worldwide. Our services are backed by state-of-the-art technology and a seamless shipping network serving over 120,000 destinations in more than 220 countries and territories.

Our worldwide team of more than 170,000 dedicated employees is committed to anticipating, understanding and meeting each customer's unique shipping needs, and to making DHL the U.S. and international industry leader.

About FirsTier Bank www.firstierbank.com

FirsTier Bank is the independent bank of choice for Colorado business, offering a broad array of financial services ranging from home equity loans for the individual customer, to commercial transactions for large and small businesses. FirsTier bank is locally owned and operated, and is committed to using their resources to create a positive difference for individuals, the local community, and the world around them. It’s the FirsTier advantage: an independent bank making a difference in the community. FirsTier Bank is proud to be the Official Bank of the 2005 CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix of Denver! Visit us online at www.firstierbank.com.

One of the FirsTier Bank founders and owners, Tim Wiens, has been an active part of the racing community for years. Tim is also a team owner and one of the drivers for 3R Racing, (www.3rracing.com) and a partner in 3R Automotive in right here in Englewood. The 3R Racing Team campaigns three Dodge Viper Competition Coupes in the Speed World Challenge GT Series. 3R Racing had a stellar year in 2004 with 23 top-ten finishes and lead driver Tommy Archer taking the Drivers’ Challenge. 3R Racing will race in the Centrix Financial Grand Prix of Denver.

Majestic Travel Group www.polkmajestic.com/GrandPrixHome.htm

Polk Majestic Travel Group is one of Colorado’s largest independent travel management companies. The company was formed when the owners of two family-owned agencies that had been in business for decades and had deep roots in the Denver community decided to pool their respective strengths in corporate and vacation travel to create a full-service travel management company. With a staff average of over 15 years of experience and the best in cutting-edge technology, we pride ourselves on providing our clients with excellent personalized, knowledgeable service. We have grown in size and sophistication, but we still operate with the integrity and values of a family business.

About Red Robot, Inc www.redrobot.com/

Red Robot is a diversified marketing agency specializing in non-traditional, youth-oriented, and entertainment marketing initiatives. The company's core services include strategic marketing consulting, digital marketing, and the integration of consumer brands into television programming, live events, music, online properties, and motion pictures. Additional information is available on their web site at www.redrobot.com.

Western Union Financial Services, Inc. www.westernunion.com/

Western Union Financial Services, Inc., a subsidiary of First Data Corp. (NYSE: FDC), is an international leader in consumer money transfer services. Consumers can quickly and reliably pay bills and transfer money around the globe using the company’s proprietary money transfer network. Western Union and its subsidiary, Orlandi Valuta, together make up one of the world’s largest money transfer networks with approximately 225,000 Agent locations in more than 200 countries and territories. Famous for its pioneering telegraph service, the original Western Union dates back to 1851 and introduced electronic money transfer service in 1871.

About XO www.xo.com

  • The largest independent national local exchange carrier focused exclusively on businesses
  • Offering the full range of data, Internet and voice communication services
  • Company stats
    • Revenue: ~ $1.5 billion
    • Customers: ~ 200,000
    • Markets Served: 75
    • Employees: 5,000

Beverage

About Coors www.coorslight.com

Adolph Coors Company was founded in 1873. Our principal subsidiary is Coors Brewing Company, the nation’s third-largest brewer. Throughout our history, Coors has provided consumers with high-quality malt-beverage products using the finest ingredients available. Coors Light is the third-largest-selling beer in the country.

Pepsi www.pepsi.com/

The Pepsi Bottling Group (PBG) is the world's largest manufacturer, seller and distributor of Pepsi-Cola beverages — some of the world's most recognized consumer brands. PBG became a publicly-traded company in March 1999 through one of the largest initial public offerings in the history of the New York Stock Exchange.

PBG generates nearly $11 billion in annual sales. It operates in the United States, Canada, Greece, Mexico, Russia, Spain and Turkey, accounting for more than one-half of the Pepsi-Cola beverages sold in North America, and about 40 percent of the Pepsi-Cola system volume worldwide.

The PBG sales force of more than 30,000 customer representatives sells and delivers nearly 200 million eight-ounce servings of Pepsi-Cola beverages per day. PBG's focus is on superior sales execution, customer service, merchandising and operating excellence.

While PBG's mission states, "We Sell Soda," the fastest growing segment of our business is non-carbonated beverages, including the number one brand of bottled water in the U.S., Aquafina, and the number one bottled water trademark in Mexico, Electropura. PBG's non-carbonated portfolio includes Tropicana juice drinks, Lipton Iced Tea, Starbucks Frappuccino and Doubleshot, the SoBe line of healthy refreshment beverages, and Dole single-serve juices and blends.

PBG's operations in Greece, Mexico, Russia, Spain and Turkey also bottle and sell regional products and brands, including the Mirinda flavors line, Manzanita Sol, KAS flavors and mixers, Fiesta flavors and Fruko flavored carbonated soft drinks.

About Patron patronspirits.com

The Patron Spirits Company products are created for those who know and appreciate the finest life has to offer. We hope you enjoy our products and consume them responsibly. Patron is a proud partner of the 2005 CENTRIX Financial Grand Prix Presented by PacifiCare. Visit us online at: patronspirits.com.

Health Care

About St. Anthony’s Hospital www.stanthonyhosp.org

A nationally recognized full-service health care organization, St. Anthony Hospitals has served Colorado for more than 110 years, operating St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver, St. Anthony North Hospital in Westminster, St. Anthony Summit Medical Center in Frisco, and medical clinics in Copper Mountain, Granby and Winter Park.

St. Anthony Hospitals is home of Flight For Life, the nation's first hospital-based emergency medical helicopter program. St. Anthony Hospitals is part of Centura Health, Colorado's largest health care system providing care and comfort to more than 500,000 individuals each year.

Other

About Altitude www.altitude.tv

Altitude is the television home of the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Mammoth, Colorado Rapids, Colorado Springs Sky Sox, Colorado Eagles, the Big Sky Conference, Air Force Academy, Metro State, University of Northern Colorado, ESPN Syndication (including Big 12 Conference, Mountain West Conference and Western Athletic Conference events), the RMAC and Utah Grizzlies, as well as other local and regional sports and entertainment programming. A full list of Altitude programming and other information can be found at www.altitude.tv.

About Bridgestone www.bridgestone-firestone.com/

Nashville-based Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC, is a subsidiary of Bridgestone Americas Holding, Inc., whose parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, is the world’s largest tire and rubber company. BFNT develops, manufactures and markets Bridgestone, Firestone, Dayton and associate and private brand tires. The company is focused on wholesale and original equipment markets, supplying passenger, light truck, commercial vehicle, off-road, agricultural and other tires to its customers in North America.

The Bridgestone brand has been appearing in motorsports events across the globe for more than four decades. Bridgestone is currently the official tire and presenting sponsor for Bridgestone Presents The Champ Car World Series Powered by Ford and has been the series’ sole tire supplier since 2002. Bridgestone is also a supplier for the FIA Formula One World Series, where a Bridgestone-equipped driver has won the past seven consecutive drivers’ championships, as well as an active participant in other forms of motorsports such as FIM MotoGP and AMA Supercross.

About Colorado Motorcycle Company www.coloradomotorcycleco.com

The Colorado Motorcycle Company (CMC) builds custom cycles and provides performance enhancement packages for Harley Davidson and other V Twin model motorcycles. To showcase their talent, CMC is building two custom motorcycles for display at the Grand Prix of Denver.

The winning driver of the Grand Prix of Denver will be awarded one of the custom bikes which has been designated the “2005 CMC Grand Prix Bike". The Grand Prix Bike represents the CMC’s flagship bike and reflects the new focus and direction for CMC. The building of this bike is being filmed by HDNet TV and portions of the actual bike building will be shown on the Jumbo-Tron video display boards during the Grand Prix event. The second custom cycle, a modified Harley Davidson, will be on display showing CMC’s ability to modify stock Harley’s.

CMC carries a full inventory of parts for V Twins and provides service and repairs, by Certified HD Mechanics, for all Harley Davidson motorcycles and other V twin models. They also carry an extensive inventory of used late model bikes.

About Cingular Wireless www.cingular.com

Cingular Wireless is the largest wireless carrier in the United States, serving more than 48 million customers. Cingular, a joint venture between SBC Communications (NYSE: SBC) and BellSouth (NYSE: BLS), has the largest digital voice and data network in the nation and the largest mobile-to-mobile community of any national wireless carrier. Cingular is the only U.S. wireless carrier to offer Rollover(SM), the wireless plan that lets customers keep their unused monthly minutes. Details of the company are available at www.cingular.com. Get Cingular Wireless press releases e-mailed to you automatically. Sign up at www.cingular.com/newsroom.

About About Direct Buy www.directbuy.com

DirectBuy of Northwest Denver and Southeast Denver are part of a buying organization that was started in 1971. Born out of the frustration of paying high markups on the things people need and want for in and around their homes, DirectBuy has over 115 centers and hundreds of thousands of members across the U.S .and Canada. As a result, DirectBuy members have real buying power. At DirectBuy, you’ll save money by buying direct from over 700 brand-name manufacturers on everything from Furniture, Carpet, mattresses, lighting fixtures, cabinets, appliances and much more.. You’ll buy at insider prices -- much like the stores do. It’s the smart way to shop. So, start buying the DirectBuy way… visit our website to schedule a tour of the DirectBuy members only showroom in your area: www.directbuy.com.

About Enterprise Rent-A-Car www.enterprise.com/car_rental/home.do

Enterprise Rent-A-Car was founded in 1957 by Jack Taylor on the philosophy of taking care of your customers and employees. We have over 5,500 rental locations in North America, all dedicated to providing value and exceptional customer service. Enterprise has won five J.D. Power & Associates Awards and remains a reliable company to do business with. Still privately owned by the Taylor Family, Enterprise continues to develop long-standing business partnerships year after year.

About Frontier Airlines www.frontierairlines.com/travel/

Frontier is an affordable fare airline that provides service to 42 destinations in 23 states spanning the nation from coast-to-coast and to five cities in Mexico, from its Denver hub. The airline is the second largest jet carrier of Denver International Airport with an average of 225 daily system-wide departures and arrivals. Service features include advanced seat assignments, electronic ticketing, curbside check-in, Web check-in, and EarlyReturns, Frontier's frequent flyer plan. Frontier's Web site may be viewed at www.frontierairlines.com. Frontier currently operates a fleet of 48 aircraft including 37 132-passenger Airbus A319 jets, seven 114-passenger Airbus A318 jets, and four 136-passenger Boeing 737-300 jets on the routes shown in the online route map.

About Hyde Park www.hydeparkjewelers.com/

For almost 30 years, Hyde Park has steadily grown, becoming the largest independent fine jewelry store in the nation. Since inception in 1975, Hyde Park has become one of the most prestigious jewelry stores in the world. The Hyde Park reputation for high quality products, exceptional sales expertise and extraordinary service has made it a premier purveyor of fine watches, jewelry and gifts. Well known luxury manufacturers such as Rolex, Cartier, Beaudry, Mikimoto, Girard-Perregaux, Roberto Coin and many more have chosen Hyde Park to showcase their products. Many of these collections are offered exclusively at Hyde Park.

Hyde Park also offers in-house custom jewelry design, repair, insurance replacement, corporate gifts, bridal registry as well as on-premise watch repair.

Hyde Park currently has stores in Denver, Phoenix and Las Vegas. The flagship store and corporate offices are in the Denver Cherry Creek Mall, 3000 East First Avenue, Denver, CO 80206. Phone (303) 333-4446 - www.hydeparkjewelers.com

About Lucky Strike www.bowlluckystrike.com/

12 bowling lanes, restaurant, billiards, outside patio, DJ/VJ, lounge. The dining room is open 7 days a week 11am - 2am. Bill Starbuck - Executive Chef of Along Came Mary has provided the food for hundreds of Hollywood's biggest premiers and events. Lucky Strike Lanes welcomes Bill and Along Came Mary as our creative food partner.

About Safety Kleen www.safety-kleen.com/

Safety-Kleen is the leading parts cleaner, industrial waste management and oil recycling and re-refining company in North America, with approximately 5,000 employees serving hundreds of thousands of customers in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. If it has wheels and runs on gas, Safety-Kleen can handle its waste. At each Champ Car World Series event, Safety-Kleen collects, transports and recycles all wastes produced by Champ Cars the same way it handles waste from the local repair shop. And we are proud to lend a helping hand to the sport we love while preserving the environment for future generations.

As the centerpiece of the Safety-Kleen strategy for employees, customers and communities, the WE CARE¨ Program helps more than 130,000 businesses communicate that they share our dedication to use the safest, most desirable environmental services available. The WE CARE Program informs and educates employees and consumers about environmental good citizenship and is offered free to any company that uses Safety-Kleen services. The program provides WE CARE signage, posters and other media for display, as well as use of the WE CARE logo for communication tools, helping inform consumers of environmentally responsible businesses. Look for it at your local auto repair facility, body shop, drycleaner, photo lab and printer. Do your part - shop where you see the WE CARE sign in the window. For more information on Safety-Kleen visit www.safety-kleen.com.

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