Detroit Grand Prix
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Weekend Schedule -
IMSA & IndyCar - Detroit Grand Prix
Saturday, May 30
1:05–2:30 PM – NTT IndyCar Qualifying
2:30–3:15 PM – INDY NXT Driver Autograph Session
3:00–3:45 PM – IMSA Open Fan Grid Walk
4:10–5:50 PM – Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic (IMSA)
5:50–6:20 PM – IMSA Post-Race Ceremonies
6:00 PM – Checkered Flag Mass (Sts. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church)
6:45–7:45 PM – Corvette & Cadillac Car Corral Track Laps
Sunday, May 31
8:00 AM – Gates Open
9:35–10:05 AM – NTT IndyCar Warm-Up
10:30–11:30 AM – INDY NXT by Firestone Race
11:45 AM–12:45 PM – NTT IndyCar Pre-Race Activities
12:30 PM – Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix (NTT IndyCar Series) – Green Flag
3:00–3:35 PM – IndyCar Post-Race Ceremonies
(All times are EDT)
More about the Detroit Grand Prix
The Detroit Grand Prix is one of North America's most historic street races, with roots dating to 1982 when Formula One first brought world championship racing to the streets of downtown Detroit. The event hosted F1 through 1988 before transitioning to CART competition. In 1992, the Grand Prix moved to Belle Isle, where generations of fans became familiar with the scenic island circuit set against the backdrop of the Detroit River and the city's skyline. Belle Isle remained the race's home for most of the next three decades, helping establish the event as one of IndyCar's signature venues.
In 2023, the Grand Prix returned to its downtown origins with a new street circuit winding through the heart of the Motor City. The current layout measures approximately 1.7 miles and features nine turns along Jefferson Avenue, Atwater Street, Rivard, Franklin, St. Antoine and Bates Street. The course combines long straightaways, heavy braking zones, elevation changes, and tight corners, creating frequent passing opportunities while showcasing Detroit's riverfront, skyline, and automotive heritage. Today, the Detroit Grand Prix remains a celebration of both world-class motorsports and the city that helped define the global auto industry.
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