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The Detroit Auto Show today said that Racing Day will take place on Tuesday, 20 January 2026. Claimed [but not named – AutoCrat] participants are “some of the top stars of motorsports world-class race cars, and interactive experiences throughout the course of the day.” For more details, visit detroitautoshow.com.
“Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix will rev up the Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place in Downtown Detroit on January 20, with motorsports taking center stage as part of the growing collaboration between two of Detroit’s most iconic events,” the Auto Show claimed.
The 2026 Racing Day at a Glance per the Auto Show
- More interactive fan moments on the concourse and show floor, including photo opportunities, “Winner’s Circle” activations, autograph sessions and hands-on touchpoints.
- A fuller track experience on the indoor course that honors some of the iconic landmarks featured on the actual Detroit Grand Prix street circuit, including production-vehicle ride-alongs.
- with world-class drivers (driver lineup and ride windows to be announced).
- Enhanced programming on the main show floor stage, including Q&As and a panel featuring voices from the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, as well as the broader racing community (full schedule to be announced).
- Iconic race cars and artifacts, including vehicles representing the NTT IndyCar Series and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship that compete annually on the Streets of the Motor City at the Grand Prix.
The main show floor stage at Huntington Place will be open and accessible to all fans with tickets to the Detroit Auto Show on January 20 for Racing Day activities. In addition to the on-stage programming, the Detroit Grand Prix display areas will have race cars, special vehicle displays, and fan-favorite photo opportunities such as the “Winner’s Circle,” with trophies, hats, and champagne-bottle props, along with a Firestone racing tire-wall installation. Visitors can also explore the Detroit Grand Prix’s history through photos and other storytelling touches.
Detroit Grand Prix Presence All Show Long
Beyond Racing Day, the Detroit Grand Prix will be existent throughout the public days of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show (January 17–25). With displays on both the concourse and the show floor, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will have video content and historical imagery.
The Detroit Grand Prix
The Detroit Grand Prix is a 501(c)3 organization and a subsidiary of the Downtown Detroit Partnership. The event will return to the Streets of Downtown Detroit, 29-31 May 2026. The 2026 Grand Prix will include the Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix with the cars of the NTT IndyCar Series, the sports cars of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the rising stars in INDY NXT by Firestone. For more information, visit http://www.DetroitGP.com.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
Detroit Auto Show Racing Day Returns in 2026
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The Detroit Auto Show today said that Racing Day will take place on Tuesday, 20 January 2026. Claimed [but not named – AutoCrat] participants are “some of the top stars of motorsports world-class race cars, and interactive experiences throughout the course of the day.” For more details, visit detroitautoshow.com.
“Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix will rev up the Detroit Auto Show at Huntington Place in Downtown Detroit on January 20, with motorsports taking center stage as part of the growing collaboration between two of Detroit’s most iconic events,” the Auto Show claimed.
The 2026 Racing Day at a Glance per the Auto Show
The main show floor stage at Huntington Place will be open and accessible to all fans with tickets to the Detroit Auto Show on January 20 for Racing Day activities. In addition to the on-stage programming, the Detroit Grand Prix display areas will have race cars, special vehicle displays, and fan-favorite photo opportunities such as the “Winner’s Circle,” with trophies, hats, and champagne-bottle props, along with a Firestone racing tire-wall installation. Visitors can also explore the Detroit Grand Prix’s history through photos and other storytelling touches.
Detroit Grand Prix Presence All Show Long
Beyond Racing Day, the Detroit Grand Prix will be existent throughout the public days of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show (January 17–25). With displays on both the concourse and the show floor, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will have video content and historical imagery.
The Detroit Grand Prix
The Detroit Grand Prix is a 501(c)3 organization and a subsidiary of the Downtown Detroit Partnership. The event will return to the Streets of Downtown Detroit, 29-31 May 2026. The 2026 Grand Prix will include the Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix with the cars of the NTT IndyCar Series, the sports cars of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the rising stars in INDY NXT by Firestone. For more information, visit http://www.DetroitGP.com.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.