As enthusiasts ourselves, it is important to us at PartsForYourCar.com to support related Events and Sponsor fellow enthusiasts and clubs as they pursue their hobby with the passion and commitment exhibited by professionals at the highest level of their sport.

This page showcases some of the events we've sponsored along with the individuals and clubs we support in an ongoing effort to promote the hobbies and sport we're all so excited about.

Events

Grand Prix Gathering       

Each September from 1998-2002, Grand Prix enthusiasts from around the country and some from other countries have gathered in Overland Park Kansas for the Grand Prix Gathering. This three day event featured a tour of the Fairfax Assembly Plant where the Pontiac Grand Prix was built, an evening of good food and fun at the Station Casino, a Day at the Track and a full day of Car show activities including charity raffle and silent auction.

PFYC has been the Headlining Sponsor of the Grand Prix Gathering and also sponsors of the day at the track. The Grand Prix Store Day at the Track includes private rental of Kansas City International Raceway where registrants spend a day burning up the asphalt of the 1/4 mile, participate in a bracket racing championship, followed by a burnout contest and finish the day off eating Mustangs and F-Bodies for dinner after 6pm when the track opens to the public. In 2004, the Grand Prix Gathering moves to Moline, Illinois for three days of events from September 16-18.

Alamo City Shoootout

Hosted by the Alamo City Club Grand Prix, The Alamo City Shootout features a car show and drag racing at San Antonio Raceway in beautiful San Antonio Texas. For those that can't wait for the spring and summer racing and show season to get under way, this January event offers a winter escape that features mild South Texas temperatures in the low 70 degree range. If that's not enough to load up and head south, the atmosphere filled with dedicated enthusiasts ready to race and run any time of the year is sure to keep you coming back each and every January.

Pontiac Southern Nationals

Among the largest all Pontiac events in the country, the Pontiac Southern Nationals kicks off the summer show and race season with an action packed weekend of drag racing along with their renowned all Pontiac car show featuring some of the hottest Pontiacs in the country. This two full days of automotive indulgence is usually held in late May or early June in Dallas Texas. Almost limitless classes for Pontiacs old and new mean there's plenty to see. Pontiac lovers from both coasts make a point of putting PSN on their calendars.

Car Club Challenge Competition at Pacific Raceways and Bremerton Raceway

The Car Club Challenge Association (CCCA) was created in 1999 to promote street legal drag racing between car clubs in the Pacific Northwest. The CCCA drag race series takes place at both Pacific Raceways and Bremerton Raceways. The CCCA offers an opportunity for any group of people to join together and create a team that can compete. It's an alternative to street racing which has been a major problem in Western Washington. It gives an outlet for people who want to competitively race their cars while learning about the sport of drag racing. It's a competitive series that also caters to the beginning racer who wants to learn more about drag racing.

Team Seattle 24 Hours of Daytona

A fundraising effort benefiting Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Team Seattle competes in the 24 Hours of Daytona, the most famous sports car endurance race in America. In early February, at Daytona International Speedway in Florida, this grueling race is a test of both man and machine. Eighty purpose-built and production-based race cars from all over the world, representing Porshe, Corvette, Mustang, Camaro, Mazda, BMW, Honda, Viper, Lotus, Ferrari, Toyota, McLaren and Mercedes compete for this world famous title.

Race facts

• Track length: 3.5 miles, 11 turns, banked as much as 31 degrees. Driver's shift 15 times per lap.
• Average speed of over 100 mph, top speed of over 170 mph.
• Race distance is about 630 laps or 2,205 miles-the distance from Seattle to Houston. 18 pit stops.
• During the 24 hours each car will consume 48 tires, 2 sets of brake pads and over 400 gallons of gas.

We encourage you to visit http://www.teamseattle.com and support Team Seattle by pledging a donation per lap. All pledge proceeds go directly to "Team Seattle for Children at the Daytona 24 Endowment" at Children's Hospital.

National Corvette Museum Supporting Member

Since 1953 the Corvette has been America's Sports Car. The National Corvette Museum was established as a not-for-profit foundation with a mission of celebrating the invention of the Corvette and preserving its past, present and future. Corvette enthusiasts from all over the world kindly and lovingly refer to the NCM as their home ... their Mecca.

Vertical Stores and the Corvette Store are proud to be a supporting Business Member of the NCM. We encourage all Corvette fans to visit the Museum.

Individuals and Clubs

Brent and Babe Dyer

Brent and Babe Dyer's passion for their Grand Prix guided them into a leadership position within the Grand Prix community as founding members and Presidents of the Michigan Grand Prix Club, one of the fastest growing and most respected car clubs in the country. Their 1997 GTX boasts a modification list that looks like most Grand Prix owners wish lists.

While Brent and Babe make it to the track for some spirited drag racing, their main focus is participating in car shows. Their pride and joy can be seen at car shows throughout Michigan in the spring and summertime. Out of 10 car shows attended in 2000, they brought home six 1st Place trophies.

Michigan Grand Prix Club

One of the fastest growing and most active Grand Prix Clubs in the country, the Michigan Grand Prix Club boasts over 200 members and a variety of activities to participate in statewide. On the calendar each year are numerous meets statewide, bracket racing competitions at local race tracks, dyno days, mod days and a summer picnic among other events. If you're in or around Michigan and you're not a member of the MIGPC, you're missing out on something special.

For more information about the MIGPC or to join, click here.

Upstate New York Club Grand Prix

Encompassing the Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, and surrounding areas, the Upstate New York ClubGP is one of the fastest growing and most active chapters of ClubGP. UNYCGP is a tightly knit group, getting together for social occasions almost as much as Grand Prix related functions. They have many events throughout the year, including big events like our Mod Days, Dyno Day, Summer Picnic/BBQ, Holiday Party, or Bracket Racing Series, as well as small informal meets like going to test and tune's almost every other week then going out for pizza and beer afterwards, hanging out at the Boulevard in Syracuse, going out for wings in Buffalo, or a Tahoe's plate in Rochester.

UNYCGP members are enthusiasts who like to get the most out of their cars, in whatever aspect interests them. Many members participate at bracket racing at nearby NYIRP, as well as Solo2 (autocross) events with local SCCA chapters, performance-driving schools at Watkins Glen, and even car shows and bass competitions.

Being such a close group, UNYCGP members are always willing to help out members in anything they may have questions about or need help with, Grand Prix related or not. In the off-season we still get together by having dinners or happy hours at least once a month, rotating location from city to city. For more information or to join UNYCGP, please visit http://unycgp.clubgp.com.

Chicago Grand Prix Club

The Chicago Grand Prix club is an up and coming, fast paced group of Grand Prix enthusiasts in the Midwest. Events include drag days at both Byron Raceway and US 41 Raceway. There are also numerous mod days, dyno days, the Annual Dave Cullom Poker Run for charity and a ton of other surprises for their membership.

While the CGPC loves to spend a day at the track, they also love to focus their efforts on the car show circuit. They have countless show winning Grand Prix’s amongst their members, and are more than willing to help any member get their car “Show Ready.”

The CGPC is a very outgoing and friendly club with members always willing to go above and beyond in helping out anyone in need, whether it is Grand Prix related or not. If you live in Illinois and are not a member then visit the Chicago Grand Prix Club today. The CGPC is where it’s at and where you want to be if you’re a Grand Prix owner in the greater Chicagoland area.

Portland Club Grand Prix

Established in 2002, PDXCGP has been a fast growing organization since its inception. 2005 saw a membership increase of over 83% from 2004.

A PDXCGP primary event is regular participation at the local area dragstrips of Woodburn and PIR. When not racing, PDXCGP also offers its members a variety of events to participate in. Among the biggest highlights of PDXCGP history is winning the first place trophy for "Club Participation" at both the 2004 and 2005 Rockin' Round the Block car show in Gresham Oregon, a show with over 600 registered participants.

Monthly Mod Days and meetings take place on the first Saturday of each month. Other events include Car cruises and the annual Holiday party and awards banquet. Visit Portland Club Grand Prix today for more information and an updated calendar of events.

Mid Atlantic Club Grand Prix

As one of the most geographically diverse local chapters of ClubGP, covering eight states along the Eastern Seaboard, the Mid Atlantic Club Grand Prix are among the most active racers of all the chapters in the US. These guys (and gals) love to race! Throughout racing season, you'll find them at Englishtown Raceway and Atco Raceway for some great drag racing as well as Watkins Glen for a little road course action. Many members can also be found participating in the Philly Region's Solo II Autocross series.

Although known for their participation in race events, there's far more to the MACGP than just tearing up a local track. With a membership roster of very experienced car enthusiasts, their Mod Day is a must for anyone looking for guidance installing upgrades on their car. In fact many general meets turn into mini Mod Days with members helping each other install accessories on each other's Grand Prix. This group just loves to have fun and they have plenty of activities scheduled throughout the year to accomplish just that. For more information or to join the MACGP, click here to visit their web site.