Return to the 2003 JCC IndexStark deserts, cool pines,
harsh yet unforgettably beautiful.
Experience the old West from
the cockpit of a Jaguar !

Here are the highlights of the
2003 JCNA Challenge Championship

 

SIGN Up Pardner !
updated March 18th
First thing upon arrival be sure to stop at the Registration booth in our Hotel Lobby to pick up all your Event passes and say "Hello & Howdy".

Each participant, Lady and Gentleman, will receive a JCNA Challenge Championship 2003 commemorative gift which we hope will remind you of the great friendships, happiness, and joy you received in the Valley of the Sun.

Host Hotel : Phoenix Airport Marriott
1101 North 44th Street, Phoenix, AZ 8500
(602) 273-7373, Guest Fax (602) 273-7333

Don't forget to register at the special JCNA Challenge Championship rate of $99 a night (up to 4 people)


the warm up...
Optional Pre Event Activities...

April 26 and 27 is the fabled, in Arizona at least, British Euro Auto Tour, the BEAT (registration form and more information available at www.beataz.com). You'll be joining about 200 other British and European motorcar enthusiasts as we snake our way from the 1100 ft. floor of the Sonoran Desert in Phoenix to the mile-high cattle country around Prescott to the base of the 12,000 ft. San Francisco Peaks north of Flagstaff. There are snacks and stops all along the way.

Shifter Karts with their tremendous acceleration and cornering abilities are where most open wheel races learned their skills... it's also what they do when they have time off... just ask 5 time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher!

To put everyone in a competitive and FUN frame of mind an optional Shifter Kart Course will be held from 6 to 9 pm on Tuesday April 29 at Bondurant. The cost for 3 hours course is $ 275, a significant discount off the regular price. The course includes a half hour classroom session followed by on track instruction and a hour of lapping!

There will only be space for eight people in each class so register now!

Want to polish your slalom skills before the big shoot out?

The slalom training course at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving is also a go, $165/person (3 students per instructor). It should run 2.5-3 hours,

Again, firstpaid, first on the list.

Tuesday / Wednesday, April 29th/30th
4 - 7 pm

Sign up right now via Paypal, space is limited so do not delay... Note: you can only sign up for the shiter karts and slalom courses if you are already registered for the JCC, make sure the name you give in the paypal form matches the name on your registration.

Choose one the following Paypal button.You will be take to the secured Paypal site to complete the transaction. Once your entry has been accepted, you will receive an email from JCNA; in case the group is full you will be given the option to choose the other day if available or you will be refunded.

 

Paypal allows you to safely pay by check or credit card. If you do not wish to use Paypal, please mail your check to JCNA, 1000 Glenbrook, Anchorage, KY 40223. Include a note with which course(s) you wish to sign up for and your name and contact info as provided on your Challenge Championship registration.


One man's junk...

...is another man's treasure.

A bargain on that last hard-to-find part might await you at the JCNA's first ever swap meet. Clean out the garage and bring those unappreciated treasures with you to the Challenge Championship. You might help a colleague finish that long-stalled restoration.

No commercial sellers or vendors allowed; this is strictly for JCNA members to buy, sell, and trade parts for their restorations.

The standard eight foot tables will be supplied to the amateur sales person at $20 for a half table or $30 for a full table.

Thursday, May 1, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

 


For the GQ and Vogue Set...

What if your manicured hands have never closed around a wrench?

Here's a tantalizing alternative: Check the latest in men's and women's summer sports and travel fashions at an exclusive fashion show at the Phoenix Airport Marriott.Molina Fine Jewelers will provide accessories.

JCNA Ladies and Men's Sports Fashion Show
Thursday, May 1, 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy the best shopping this side of New Your City. Buses will be circulating from the Marriott to Biltmore Fashion Park, Molina Fine Jewelers, and Scottsdale Fashion Square.
The final stop is Old Town Scottsdale where you can find Southwestern art; Navajo, Hopi, and Zuni jewelry, and trinkets to take back to family and friends.
http://www.scottsdalecvb.com/


Friday & Saturday, May 1 - 2, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

 


Scottsdale Sunset...

Travel to the Penske Museum Land Rover demonstration facility.

Mountain-goat Land Rovers will give participants a demonstration of their sure-footed traction and stability over the rough terrain. Watch the shadows lengthen from the roof of the museum and enjoy the treasures inside.

Return to Molina Fine Jewelers for a Southwest Supper. Arizonans know that you don't eat Mexican food when you leave the Southwest. Those of you who live outside the area can find out why.

After supper, enjoy a special showing of the entire range of Molina jewelry. (www.finejeweler.com)


Sunset Land Rover Event and Supper
at Molina Fine Jewelers
Thursday, May 1, 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.


Red Rocks and Harmonic Convergence...

The dark green of juniper and cedar stand in stark contrast to the flaming red sandstone formations of Sedona. Spiritualists believe that the area represents one of the greatest focal points of psychic energy
in the world.

I can't comment on the latter, but I know it represents one of the prettiest places on earth. JCNA ralliers will have their own convergence in Sedona. The route will take us through land steeped in Western lore.

We'll climb the Mogollon Rim, a natural feature that divides the Sonoran Desert from the cool pines of the Colorado Plateau. A box lunch is provided in Sedona.

Directions will be provided for a high-speed freeway return or another back route if you feel like seeing more of the state.

Classic Showcase JCNA Rally
Friday, May 2, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Keep them dogies rollin'...

We're rollin' in after a tough Jaguar drive and takin' over the Goldfield Ghost town (www.goldfieldghosttown.com).

The only authentic ghost town in the Valley of the Sun has everything you'd expect to find in a turn-of-the-century mining camp -- a railroad, a mine, the Mammoth Saloon, and of course the outfitters, where you can stock up for a search for the Lost Dutchman mine in the nearby Superstition Mountains, or just take the provisions home as souvenirs.

The locals'll be providing' a dinner show, live western music (and what would western music be without line dancing?), and main steet excitement like you'd expect from an 1890s town.

 


JCNA Western Experience
Friday, May 2, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.


Will paint peel at 160?

Not miles per hour, but degrees Fahrenheit... Phoenix is home to Ford's and thus Jaguar's hot weather test facility.

This is top secret stuff -- no cameras allowed. See the next models before they are released. See the mules, not the animals, but the camouflaged test vehicles.

Ever see the V8 in an XJS? How about an S-TYPE with a roll cage? We have.

Are you an electronics wiz? You'll marvel at the miles of wires, hundreds of sensors, and the recording equipment to track it all. This is a must-see for anyone interested in the future of Jaguar. For some of you, this will be the most fascinating event of the week.

NOTE: This event is limited to the first 165 registrants. Jaguar factory drivers will be giving spirited demonstrations of the new XJ8 on the test track.

Jaguar Test Facility Tour
Saturday, May 3, 8:00 - 11:30 a.m.

 


Second leg of the triple crown...


The slalom competition will be held at the Arizona Motorsports Park -- Arizona's newest racing facility (www.arizonamotorsportspark.com)

There's racing that day, and we are working on including Jaguar owners in the action.

Pirelli JCNA Slalom,
Saturday, May 3, 12:30 - 4:00


The Concours d'Elegance...

In Phoenix, a concours isn't just a show of cars, it's a full blown event, complete with food, entertainment, raffles, and auctions.


Heritage Square is a picturesque spot for a concours. Turn-of-the-century homes once owned by prominent Phoenix residents grace the site. Many are now shops and restaurants. The Science and Technology Museum, Arizona History Museum, and other downtown attractions mean there is no shortage of spectators.
Following the very successful template of the Saloons in the Old West Concours of the past four years, we will be open for business at 7:30 a.m.

A light brunch will be served from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
A buffet lunch will run from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.

That evening, from 6:30 to 10:00, the awards banquet will be held at the Marriott. This will include a no-host bar, a mariachi band, an auction of the CC oil painting, and the awards presentation.

JCNA Concours d'Elegance
Sunday, May 3, 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.


All of the above is covered by One Package Price

All of the above is covered for one very reasonable price -- $259.

That's right. For $259 one person can bring one Jaguar and participate in all the events. Extra cars are only $90. Additional guests and those who don't bring their Jaguars are $169 each. We'll even let the Jaguar-less tag along on the Rally in your rental car. Just let us know if you need a lunch.

In addition, you'll receive a 2' x 3' poster of the commissioned Challenge Championship painting, the 50-page program, CC commemorativekeychain, and for men, a commemorative CC desk clock. Women receive a piece of custom jewelry specifically crafted for us from Molina Fine Jewelers.

If you want to participate in the festivities but can't bring in your car, see below for our "Fly In" package... it's better with a Jaguar of course but the Fly In is better than missing out on everything...

We've even negotiated a very special $99/night rate for up to four people per room at the Phoenix Airport Marriott.

The only a la carte pricing available is for people who can only make it to the concours.

Register now. The deadline for registrations is April 15. See the registration form for more details.

 

 

What if you aren't bringing a car?
New, Low-Cost Option for the 2003 Challenge Championship

At the request of some of the JCNA membership, we are offering another option for attending the 2003 JCNA Challenge Championship in Phoenix, AZ, May 1-5.

As you know, the base price is for one person bringing one car, with additional charges for guests and additional cars. While the cost to attend the CC is an incredible bargain, some members were wondering if they could experience the five days of festivities even if they weren't going to bring a car. It wasn't an option on the original entry form, but the answer is a resounding, Yes!

I hope you are seated as you read what this includes.

Two breakfasts
· Concours d'Elegance, Sunday
· Farewell, Monday

Two lunches
· Rally, Friday
· Concours d'Elegance, Sunday

One hors d'oeuvre and cocktail party
· Saturday

Three dinners
· Thursday, Supper (Sponsor: Molina Fine Jewelers)
· Friday, Goldfield Ghost Town dinner
· Sunday, Awards Banquet

Four special events
· Thursday, Men's and Women's Sports Fashion Show
· Thursday, 1st ever JCNA Swap Meet (Sponsor: Intercity Lines)
· Thursday, Sunset Land Rover Adventure (Sponsor: Molina Fine Jewelers)
· Saturday, Ford/Jaguar Hot Weather Test Facility Tour (Sponsor: Welsh Enterprises)

Three handsome gifts
· For men: A commemorative desk clock
For women: Custom-created piece of jewelry from Molina Fine Jewelers
· 2' x 3' poster of the specially-commissioned Challenge Championship painting
· Huge program, approximately fifty pages.

What will all this cost people who wish to attend without their pride and joy?

We're calling it the "Fly-in Rate" and it's only $169 per person.

Of course you'll be able to cheer on your favorite entrants as those who brought cars fight for podium finishes in the three JCNA-sanctioned competitions
· Friday, Rally to the Red Rocks (Sponsor: Classic Showcase)
· Saturday, Slalom (Sponsors: Pirelli, Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving)
· Sunday, Concours d'Elegance (Sponsors: XKs Unlimited, Zymöl)

Just because you are carless doesn't mean you can't join us on the rally, though. Rent a car, ride along with a participant, hitch-hike, if you like - if you sign up and can get to our stop near Sedona, we'll have a lunch waiting for you. You won't be competing, but I guarantee that the drive will be outstanding.

With airfares at historic lows, free shuttles from the airport to our hotel, and rooms at the Phoenix Airport Marriott, for just $99 per night for up to four people, it will cost you almost as much to stay home.

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