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IMSA: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Canceled for 2020

Posted on 6 April 2020 by Ken Zino

The International Motor Sports Association (IMSA) received official notification today from the organizers of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix that this year’s event, scheduled from May 29-30, has been canceled for 2020. Continue reading →

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Honda Fastest in Practice for Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix

Posted on 1 June 2019 by Ken Zino

Driving the No. 27 NAPA AUTO PARTS Honda, Rossi navigated the bUmPy street course at Belle Isle Park in 1 minute, 15.1367 seconds (112.595 mph) to record the best lap among the day’s three practice sessions. As an aside, Belle Isle would have reverted to an urban slum garbage dump if not for racing sponsorships and some deft behind the scenes maneuvering by the Penske family. Continue reading →

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Cadillac, Acura Win in Detroit on Belle Isle Streets

Posted on 4 June 2018 by Ken Zino

In the GTD class, Katherine Legge and Meyer Shank Racing successfully repeated their class win here from one year ago, but with Mario Farnbacher joining the lineup in the #86 Acura NSX GT3. Starting second, Legge unsuccessfully challenged the leading Lamborghini of Bryan Sellers throughout the first 40 minutes. Meanwhile, Justin Marks ran a close third in the #93 MSR Acura. Continue reading →

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Wild, Wet Drivers’ Duels in Detroit Sees Honda Edge Chevy

Posted on 30 May 2015 by Ken Zino

The Detroit Grand Prix was a great IRL race because it was wet – leading to wild drivers duels. Continue reading →

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IndyCar Returns to Detroit for Chevrolet Belle Isle Grand Prix

Posted on 12 October 2011 by Ken Zino

Chevrolet today announced a multi-year agreement with the Penske Corporation and IndyCar to bring professional motorsports to the Motor City for the first time in four years. The first Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix will be held June 1-3, 2012 at a 2.1-mile Raceway at Belle Isle Park road course. Continue reading →

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