The News-Press 19
7April 6, 2017
Denver Auto Show roars into downtown More than 500 new vehicles will be on display for car buffs
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BY SONYA ELLINGBOE SELLINGBOE@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
“You’re welcome to sit in cars, pop the hoods, inspect the trunk and kick the tires,” said Tim Jackson, president and CEO of the Colorado Automobile Dealers. At the Denver Auto Show, through 6 p.m. on April 9, you can admire — in some cases, drive — and certainly dream at the Colorado Convention Center. More than 500 new vehicles of all kinds will be on display, including the popular Camp Jeep, which will be demonstrated on a rough course by professional drivers. Drive new models in downtown Denver. Test-drive vehicles are provided by Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Ford, Mazda, Ram and Toyota (during daylight hours only). Three dozen exhibiting manufacturers will be featured, as well as examples of the world’s most expensive vehicles: Aston Martin, Bentley, Lamborghini and Maserati. Another sort of dream car: NASCAR race cars will also be
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The ever-popular Camp Jeep returns to the Denver Auto Show to allow show attendees the experience of extreme off-roading on the show floor. Professional drivers will roll Jeep models over rocks, climb hills and clear obstacles that demonstrate the vehicles’ abilities in traction, ground clearance, maneuverability and articulation. COURTESY PHOTO displayed, including Furniture Row Racing’s Martin Truex Jr.’s # 78, winner of the Sprint Cup Series 400 at Chicagoland Speedway last September. A marketplace for accessories offers custom wheels and rims, vehicle wraps,
audio and video systems and more … April 7, is Hispanic Entertainment Day and from 4 to 8 p.m., attendees can celebrate Hispanic culture, take a salsa lesson, and enjoy live music with Telemundo at the auto show stage.
Shanna Fortier, community editor of the Arvada Press, was inducted into the Flagler Palm Coast High School Arts Hall of Fame on March 28. The Hall of Fame recognizes alumni of the high school, in Palm Coast, Florida, who have become successful in careers that reflect their love of the arts Fortier and are role models for today’s students who want to pursue a career in the arts. Fortier, 30, who was previously community editor for the Douglas County News-Press, also with Colorado Community Media, was one of three inductees. They also presented to students during the annual arts career day and taught a workshop to select students. “I am honored and humbled to receive this award,” Fortier said. “It means a lot to be recognized by my alma matter. I hope our stories as successful professionals in the arts inspire the next generation of creatives.”