In recent months, residents may have noticed an influx of loud, modified vehicles gathering in local parking lots late on weekend nights. While these gatherings—often organized by groups like BoXing Club—can feel like a “menacing invasion,” understanding how they operate is the first step toward reclaiming our quiet nights.
Car Meets vs. Street Racing
The biggest misconception is that these groups are always here to race. Modern car culture in Denver is often more about “showing off” than speeding. Enthusiasts – often young people from neighboring areas like Aurora—gather to display custom “builds” that feature lowered suspension and highly modified exhaust systems.
These exhaust kits are designed to be “visceral,” often using “burble tunes” that create popping sounds similar to gunshots or rapid shifting, even at neighborhood speeds. While the noise is disruptive, the primary goal of the “club” is usually a social gathering in a large, open space.
The “Drop” and the “Takeover”
These clubs operate through “pop-up” drops. An organizer will post a location on Instagram or Snapchat just minutes before the event begins to stay ahead of law enforcement. They are attracted to Lowry because of our large, expansive lots, such as the Wings Over the Rockies museum, which provide the perfect backdrop for photography and social media videos.
How We Can Deter These Gatherings
Police authorities emphasize that car clubs are looking for the path of least resistance. They do not want to meet in places where entry is difficult or where they face immediate legal consequences. To protect our community spaces, the Denver Police Department (DPD) recommends the following:
• Infrastructure Deterrents: Simple physical barriers like chains, cones, or locked gates across parking lot entrances during off-hours are highly effective. If a lot is blocked, the “drop” is abandoned, and the club moves to a more accessible location.
• Signage: Posting conspicuous “No Trespassing” signs that cite city ordinance D.R.M.C. §38-115 gives police the immediate legal standing they need to act.
Take Action: The No Trespassing Agreement
The most effective legal tool for local businesses is the Trespass Enforcement Agreement (Letter of Authority). This document gives DPD standing permission to clear a lot and issue citations after-hours without needing to contact the owner first. To initiate this process or for general questions, businesses should contact the District 3 Community Resource Officers at 720-913-1300 or email 3.Dist@denvergov.org. Completed forms can be submitted directly to the district office to ensure our local lots are prioritized for patrols.
From the LUN Traffic & Safety Committee: A new No Trespassing Agreement
After much hard work, the LUN Traffic and Safety Committee is happy to report the results of the final meeting with the LUN, DPD and Wings over The Rockies Air and Space Museum on January 22, 2026. Wings has submitted the authorization form for enforcing the Denver Trespass Ordinance (DRMC §38-115). to the Denver Police Department. This trespass agreement will give the police a tool to work with to get unwanted car meetups out of their parking lot when they occur. Thanks to out LUN Board members who made this possible.
LUN Board Member Tom Oury researched and compiled this article.