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Let the power of sports marketing put your business on track with hospitality packages for every budget and size groups from two to 200. San José Grand Prix Hospitality builds strong bonds with those who matter the most. Give your clients a memorable three days by taking in the exciting on-track racing combined with offtrack activities.

Contact us at 408-277-6703.

• Corporate Suites and Boxes
• Company Events and Chalets
• Small Business and Individual Hospitality
• Hospitality Map

CORPORATE SUITES AND BOXES
(designed for 16 to 50 or more guests)

If horseracing is the sport of kings, car racing is the sport of corporate leaders. For those looking for an entertainment opportunity that targets valued and potential customers take a moment to review our star-studded array of private suites and boxes. These venues considered the premium hospitality at the San Jose Grand Prix and we have a number of alternatives to choose from. All of hospitality venues are designed for the corporate client who wants to cement business relationships and be remembered.

* All-inclusive Food & Beverage included

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Straightaway Club Suites
(designed for 50 guests per day)

Brush with the "cars and the stars" in the San Jose Grand Prix's most exclusive hospitality suites. Overlooking the Start/Finish Line, Straightaway and Pit Lane the Straightaway suites combine a luxurious hospitality area inside the Convention Center with incredible outdoor balcony viewing. The focal point of Champ Car entertaining, these suites ensure an unparalleled hosting experience. Only two available book now!

Hospitality Components

Staffed hospitality entrance exclusive to the guests of the Almaden Balcony Suites.

Each suite consists of seating for 50 guests as follows:

Hospitality Concourse

• second floor private air-conditioned hospitality section
• dining area with dressed tables and chairs
• closed circuit TV's
• carpet throughout

Tent covered balcony

• outdoor viewing terrace
• cruiser and patio tables with seating
• picket fence

Guest Package

• 50 Friday, Saturday and Sunday passes to access the grounds and the Almaden Balcony Suites
• 50 Friday, Saturday and Sunday passes to the Champ Car Paddock
• Daily catering set-up fees and a bartender
• Official Souvenir Program per Sunday guest
• Pass Holders and lanyards
• 4 Host passes (50 Suite)

Straightaway Club Suites 50 guests....................For pricing call 408-277-6703
(Located at the McEnery Convention Center overlooking Pit Lane and the Start Finish line)

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The Paddock Club
(designed for 50 guests per day)

The Paddock Club offers the most breathtaking wheel-to-wheel racing action at the San Jose Grand Prix. Feel the excitement as the Champ cars careen past these magnificent two level suites. The combination of the beautifully appointed, air-conditioned viewing area at track level and the tent-covered patio above gives corporate entertaining a whole new meaning!

Hospitality Components

Gated and staffed hospitality entrance exclusive to the Paddock Club guests.

Each suite consists of seating for 50 guests as follows:

Lower level fully enclosed, air-conditioned area with:

• theatre-style seating to accommodate 21
• bar and kitchenette set-up
• closed circuit TV
• private restroom

Upper tent-covered patio deck accessed by external staircase with:

• 4 covered dining tables & 30 patio chairs
• closed circuit TV viewing
• carpeting throughout

Guest Package

• 50 Friday, Saturday and Sunday passes to access the grounds and the Paddock Club
• 50 Friday, Saturday and Sunday access to the Champ Car Paddock
• Daily catering set-up fees and a bartender
• Official Souvenir Program per Sunday guest
• Pass Holders and lanyards
• 4 Host passes

Paddock Club Suite....................For pricing call 408-277-6703
(Located Driver's right outside of Turn 2 on Park Avenue.)

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Celebrity Go-Kart Suites
(designed for 50 guests per day)

Prepare your guests for something completely thrilling and unique - becoming racecar drivers! The first-ever Celebrity Go-Kart suites are conveniently located directly over the track. Combining a conversation deck with a tiered seating/viewing area the suites deliver a private, venue ideal for business-to-business entertaining. Kick it up a notch by running your own race on the celebrity Go Kart track adjacent to the suites. Book early for the best track time and be a corporate hit!

Hospitality Components

Gated and staffed hospitality entrance exclusive to the guests of the Hospitality Suites.

Each suite consists of seating for 50 guests as follows:

Tent-covered tiered viewing area overlooking the track with:

• theater-style viewing tables and chairs
• closed Circuit TV
• carpeting throughout

Tent-covered hospitality deck with:

• dressed round tables and chairs
• skirted and dressed buffet tables
• bar table
• carpeting throughout

Guest Package

• 50 Friday, Saturday and Sunday passes to access the grounds and the Hospitality Suites
• 50 Friday, Saturday and Sunday access passes to the Champ Car Paddock
• *A 45 minute Celebrity Go-Kart race for a maximum of 50 guests
• Daily catering set-up fees and a bartender
• Official Souvenir Program per Sunday guest
• Pass Holders
• 4 Host passes (50 Suite)

Celebrity Go-Kart Suites 50 guests....................For pricing call 408-277-6703
(Located adjacent to the Center of Performing Arts building on Almaden Street)

* Some age and skill restrictions apply. Booking times as fixed and provided on a first come first serve basis. All guests to sign a waiver.

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Park Avenue Boxes
(designed for 16, 20 or 24 guests per day)

As an exciting, new hospitality option, the Park Avenue Boxes include a tent-covered, trackside-viewing grandstand with bistro seating and convenience table. Guests enjoy the all-inclusive food and beverage service in the air-conditioned Park Center Hall adjacent to the track. This turnkey package takes all the guesswork out of corporate entertaining and is ideal for groups of any size.

Hospitality Components

Gated and staffed hospitality entrance exclusive to the guests of the Park Avenue Boxes.

Each box includes trackside seating consisting of:

Indoor hospitality area featuring food and beverage stations with all-inclusive service offering:

• Friday, Saturday and Sunday breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack
• refreshing beverages including beer, wine and mixed drinks
• all set-up and staff costs including taxes and gratuity
• dressed round tables and chairs

Tent-covered tiered viewing area overlooking the track with:

• theater-style viewing tables and chairs
• closed Circuit TV
• carpeting throughout

Guest Package

• Friday, Saturday & Sunday pass to access the grounds and the Park Avenue Boxes
• Friday, Saturday & Sunday pass to access to the Champ Car Paddock
• 3-day food and beverage package
• Official Souvenir Program per Sunday guest
• Pass Holders per guest

Park Avenue Boxes
      24 guests including Food & Beverage....................For pricing call 408-277-6703
      20 guests including Food & Beverage....................For pricing call 408-277-6703
      16 guests including Food & Beverage....................For pricing call 408-277-6703
(Located on Park Avenue overlooking Turn 3. NOTE: All taxes and gratuities are included in the above price.

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COMPANY EVENTS AND CHALETS
(designed for large or small groups)

Bolster your image with clients or employees by creating a unique and festive entertainment experience. Chalets and corporate BBQ programs at the San Jose Grand Prix are designed to provide a grass-routes racing experience with a cost effective branding opportunity.

Do you have your own ideas??? Call us to discuss a custom program meeting your needs and budget.

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Chalet Village
(designed for 50 to 125 guests per day)

Coupled with your purchase of Gold grandstand seating, a chalet provides an exclusive tented and garden area for entertaining from 50 guests (Mini) to 125 guests (Deluxe). The Chalet Village is an ideal corporate get-away for socializing and easy relaxed entertaining. Catering is arranged directly with the official caterer.

Gated and staffed hospitality entrance exclusive to the Chalet Village guests.

MINI CHALET

DELUXE CHALET

Guest Package

• Friday, Saturday and Sunday passes to access the Chalet Village (Quantity of Tent Passes equal the quantity of Grandstand tickets purchased)
• Daily catering set-up fees and a bartender
• Official Souvenir Program per Sunday guest
• Pass Holders
• Host Pass - 1 3-Day (Mini) 2 3-Day(Deluxe)

Deluxe Chalet (125 guests)....................For pricing call 408-277-6703
(Located in Discovery Meadow behind Gold #1 and #2 Grandstands)

Mini Chalet (50 guests)..............................For pricing call 408-277-6703
(Located in Discovery Meadow behind Gold #1 and #2 Grandstands)

Grandstand Tickets

The purchase of Gold grandstand tickets is not included in the Chalet price. Grandstand tickets are required for admission to the grounds and track viewing. Gold Grandstand tickets are offered at the group discount of 15% for 20 - 99 tickets = $119.15 and 20% for 100+ tickets = $112.70 (this includes Service Charge). Tickets include a Champ Car Paddock Pass and are printed as 3 separate days to accommodate your chalet passes.

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Terrace BBQ
(designed for groups up to 500 guests)

The Terrace BBQ is the perfect "sampler" for large groups or corporate family functions. This one-day experience incorporates the best the event has to offer. Watch the Champ Cars and support series from your reserved Gold grandstand seating. Enjoy a hearty BBQ lunch complete with burger, "dogs", salads and beverages served at the Market Street Balcony in the Convention Center overlooking the track. Your day a the races includes access to Champ Car Paddock - known as the working garage - and Discovery Meadow where big name entertainers and interactive displays are non-stop and admission to the Children's Discovery Museum. Economical and unforgettable, this program is bound to put you in the "Winners Circle".

Guest Package

• Single day access to the grounds and reserved Gold Grandstand seating
• Single day access to the Champ Car Paddock
• BBQ lunch complete with 2 beer or wine tickets
• Pass Holder for each ticket
• San Jose Grand Prix baseball cap per ticket
• Children's Discovery Museum tickets

Terrace BBQ - minimum group size of 20
      Friday per person price........................For pricing call 408-277-6703
      Saturday per person price....................For pricing call 408-277-6703
      Sunday per person price.......................For pricing call 408-277-6703

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SMALL BUSINESS AND INDIVIDUAL HOSPITALITY
(designed for 1 or more guests)

Choose from our unique line-up of hospitality options designed for those seeking to host individuals or small groups in an all-inclusive program. Strategically located around the site these options combine a variety of experiences in both viewing and services ... something for everyone and every budget.

Each program offers 3 separate day tickets, which allows you to s-t-r-e-t-c-h your marketing dollars by entertaining different customers on different days. Let us do the work and you "take care of business".

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Straightaway Club
(designed for 1 or more guests)

Looking for a turnkey experience to cultivate client loyalty? Consider the Straightaway Club. Mingle with guests on the exclusive terrace of the San Jose McEnery Convention Center overlooking Pit Lane or relax in the air-conditioned concourse. Entertain different guests each day to stretch your budget and increase your exposure.

Hospitality Components

Gated and staffed hospitality entrance exclusive to the Straightaway Club guests.

Hospitality Concourse

• second floor private air-conditioned hospitality section
• dining area with dressed tables and chairs
• closed circuit TV's
• carpet throughout

• elevated outdoor viewing with tent-top covering
• cruiser tables

Guest Package

• Friday, Saturday and Sunday pass to access the grounds and the Straightaway Club
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday access to the Champ Car Paddock
• 3-day all-inclusive food and beverage including beer, wine and spirits
• Official Souvenir Program for guests
• Pass Holders

Straightaway Club Pass....................For pricing call 408-277-6703
(Located in the San Jose McEnery Convention Center overlooking Pit Lane and the Start/Finish area)

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Park Avenue Boxes
(designed for 1 to 20 guests per day)

Brand new for 2007 the Park Avenue Boxes include an option to purchase passes on an individual basis. The Park Avenue Boxes include a tent-covered, trackside-viewing grandstand with tiered seating. Guests enjoy the all-inclusive food and beverage service in the air-conditioned Park Center Hall adjacent to the track.

Hospitality Components

Gated and staffed hospitality entrance exclusive to the guests of the Park Avenue Boxes.

The box includes trackside seating consisting of:

Indoor hospitality area featuring food and beverage stations with all-inclusive service offering:

• Friday, Saturday and Sunday breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack
• refreshing beverages including beer, wine and mixed drinks
• all set-up and staff costs including taxes and gratuity
• dressed round tables and chairs

Tent-covered tiered viewing area overlooking the track with:

• theater-style viewing tables and chairs
• closed Circuit TV
• carpeting throughout

Guest Package

• Friday, Saturday & Sunday pass to access the grounds and the Park Avenue Boxes
• Friday, Saturday & Sunday pass to access to the Champ Car Paddock
• 3-day food and beverage package
• Official Souvenir Program for guests
• Pass Holders per Sunday guest

Park Avenue Boxes....................For pricing call 408-277-6703
(Located on Park Avenue overlooking Turn 3.)

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Club Thunder Gold
(designed for 1 or more guests)

Club Thunder is dedicated to individuals and companies seeking an opportunity to entertain small groups in an all-inclusive hospitality environment. The two-part program consists of excellent reserved Gold grandstand seating and a hospitality chalet with all-inclusive food and beverage.

Hospitality Components

Gated and staffed hospitality entrance exclusive to the Club Thunder guests.

• large tented area with dressed tables and chairs
• full buffet set-up
• closed circuit TV's
• garden patio with festive umbrella tables and chairs

Guest Package

• Friday, Saturday and Sunday Gold grandstand seat with access to the grounds
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday pass to access the Club Thunder hospitality chalet
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday access to the Champ Car Paddock
• 3-day all-inclusive food and beverage including beer & wine.
• Official Souvenir Program
• Pass Holders

Club Thunder Gold Pass....................For pricing call 408-277-6703
(Includes 3-day reserved seating in the Gold grandstand overlooking the Start/Finish area. The hospitality chalet is situated in the Discovery Meadow)

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