{"id":38291,"date":"2022-09-22T01:44:45","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T07:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/classic-race-cars-stop-in-cortez-for-charity-event\/"},"modified":"2026-03-31T02:43:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-31T08:43:39","slug":"classic-race-cars-stop-in-cortez-for-charity-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dh.durangoherald.com\/tj\/classic-race-cars-stop-in-cortez-for-charity-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Classic race cars stop in Cortez for charity event"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"The
The Colorado Grand tour of pre-1960 race and sport cars stopped in Cortez last week. (Jim Mimiaga\/The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>\n

A parade of 95 pre-1960s race cars stopped in Cortez and Dolores last week as part of the annual Colorado Grand tour charity event.<\/p>\n

Spectators turned out to marvel at the Alfa Romeos, Porsches, Aston Martins, Jaguars, Ferraris, Maseratis, Bentleys, Bugattis and lesser-known models.<\/p>\n

The 33rd annual fundraiser benefits local organizations and provides college scholarships \u2013 doling out checks to small towns along a 1,000-mile tour through the state.<\/p>\n

This is the first year they stopped in Cortez for lunch, and the Pi\u00f1on Project received a $14,000 donation.<\/p>\n

\"Sandra
Sandra Massman poses with her 1937 Alvis made in Britain. (Jim Mimiaga\/The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Vintage
Vintage sports cars were on display at Parque de Vida in Cortez last week as part of the Colorado Grand charity tour. (Jim Mimiaga\/The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Mary
Mary Beth Coady and Todd enjoyed touring through Cortez in their 1928 Bentley Le Mans Tourer. (Jim Mimiaga\/The Journal)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p>

Pi\u00f1on Project Director Kellie Willis said the money would be used for a youth program that aims to reduce truancy in schools.<\/p>\n

The plan is to conduct \u201cinterventions\u201d with students, parents and teachers to determine the cause of truancy issues and work on solutions, she said. Last year, the Pi\u00f1on Project truancy program served 94 students.<\/p>\n

Every year, the Colorado Grand raises about $500,000 from entry fees and donations, said community liaison Eddie O\u2019Brien, then donates the money to causes including the Colorado State Patrol Family Foundation. The event has contributed more than $7.7 million for Colorado charities to date.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is a simple concept, our goal is to fund small rural charities. We donate to towns on the Western Slope, everything from medical centers and amphitheaters to education and museums,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Touring the scenic Colorado roads in vintage sports cars is the main attraction for the drivers. The Colorado Grand tour is one of the largest in the world, O\u2019Brien said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese cars are meant to be driven not stored in a showroom,\u201d he said, adding that many have a European racing pedigree.<\/p>\n

jmimiaga@the-journal.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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