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Council asks staff for vetting after Air Race X organizers request up to $1.2M from Grand Junction

Grand Junction City Council · April 13, 2026
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Summary

Air Race X representatives sought up to $1.2 million in city support and a $20,000 deposit to lock a proposed 2027 event; council members asked staff for a pro forma, public-safety estimates and a 30–60 day review before any financial commitment.

Grand Junction City Council heard a detailed presentation on April 13 from Air Race X representatives and the city’s sports commission about a proposed aviation racing event at the Grand Junction Regional Airport and asked staff to complete a focused vetting before any commitment.

City Manager Mike Bennett said the proposal was brought to staff and the sports commission for initial review. Air Race X organizers, introduced by the sports commission, described the event as a three-day live racing and conference-style festival that would use a secondary runway and a tight…

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