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Elizabeth is Right Around the Corner
Just a reminder of the upcoming games in Elizabeth July 18 &19 and Highlands Ranch August 8th & 9th. We really need a great turnout to support these games.
Also if you have not yet renewed your membership for this year please go to the website and do so prior to these games. There is a PayPal account set up just for membership. It is also necessary to have a current membership for voting in the AGM elections to be held at Highlands Ranch, more details to follow.
Thanks,
Wayne Staggs
RMSA President
Tilted Kilt Comes To Denver
Greg Bradshaw sent a note regarding the closing of the ESPN Zone at the Tabor Center on the 16th Street Mall. It's is being replaced by a chain Sport Bar & Restaurant named the Tilted Kilt. If you are unfamiliar with the Tilted Kilt, think Hooters with tartan mini-skirts. If you go to the website, turn down the volume on your speakers first. The food menu looks pretty standard (no haggis) and the beverage menu includes Guinness and Smithwick's on tap and a fair line up of Single Malt Scotch and Irish Whiskey.
As far as I can tell, only the lease has been signed. There's no information yet on an opening date.
Jerry Van Dyke passed away (updated)
It is with great sadness that we share Jerry Van Dyke's passing last night (Friday June 12) around 8:00 pm.
Jerry, RMSA's long time announcer and conscience, was inducted into the RMSA Hall of Fame just last weekend where he will be remembered.
Details for the services:
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 @ 6:00pm
Faith Presbyterian Church
11373 E. Alameda
Aurora, CO
Elizabeth Games Updated Entry Form
The entry form for the Elizabeth Celtic Festival has been updated and is now ready for your entry. You can download it here.
Jerry Van Dyke inducted into Colorado Motor Sports HOF
Jerry Van Dyke was inducted into the Colorado Motor Sports Hall of Fame this evening in Arvada, Colorado. Presenting the award to Jerry was John Bandimere, Jr. of Bandimere Speedway. Out of 13 inductees, Jerry was the only one to recieve a standing ovation from the crowd of over 300 racing afficianados. Jerry also MC'd the evening (except for the speech about him which his daughter Bobby did the honors). Jerry has been involved in motor sports for over 50 years and has been instrumental in maintaining the Colorado Motor Sports Hall of Fame and serves as its chairman. As you could have guessed, he has announced many races at tracks around the region. Many of you may not have known, but Jerry's early career involved automobile racing on many of the best tracks in the country against many well known drivers. The biography read to the crowd also mentioned his involvement with Scottish Athletics.