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Air Race X pitches international air-racing finals to Pueblo; seeks $1.2 million host payment and expedited council action
Summary
Air Race X told the council it can bring an international air-racing event and economic activity to Pueblo but requested a $1.2 million host-city payment and urged a prompt council decision; councilors asked for due diligence on infrastructure, promoter credentials and budget specifics.
Ted Morris, representing Air Race X, presented a proposal on Feb. 9 to host an international air-racing event in Pueblo and urged the council to consider a host-city payment and a near-term vote to secure dates and vendor commitments.
Morris described Air Race X as "the fastest motorsport in the world" and said the organization is negotiating with multiple countries and companies to bring pilots, corporate visitors and broadcast coverage to Pueblo. He framed Pueblo’s airport and highway access as competitive advantages and said the company is prepared to invest in the event’s success. Morris told the council the host-city payment would be $1,200,000 and that Air Race X’s total fee for the event is $2,600,000; he…
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