The annual tradition gives fans access to the track and a rare, up-close look at the cars that typically race through the cityās streets at high speed.
After a pleasant Thursday with temperatures near seasonal averages and plenty of sunshine across Southeast Michigan, an extended stretch of dry weather is expected to carry right through the weekend.
Racing fans will once again wave the green flag on summer in the Motor City as the 2026 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is confirmed for Sunday, May 31.
During Comerica Free Prix Day on Friday, at the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, representatives from the Detroit Grand Prix and Comerica Bank will host students from Breithaupt Career Technical Center in Detroit.
On Thursday, construction crews were finalizing the last details for this weekendās Detroit Grand Prix. If youāre planning to visit for the event, the city of Detroit says you will definitely notice the increased security presence.
Organizers for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear laid the first bricks for the track build last week, preparing for race weekend May 30 through June 1.
The Saturday night party at the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will turbocharge the crowd in Cadillac Square and Campus Martius Park in downtown Detroit on May 31 with two powerhouse electronic dance music concerts.
As excitement builds for the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, presented by Lear, in downtown Detroit, the event seeks 15,000 volunteers to join its organization.
Scott Dixon won a record fourth Detroit Grand Prix, outlasting the competition in a caution-filled race on Sunday to become the first IndyCar driver with two victories this season.
The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, presented by Lear, announced that Motown Legend Smokey Robinson would serve as the event's Grand Marshal.
The Detroit Grand Prixās short, narrow and bumpy track took some shots a day before the race returned to streets downtown.
Alex Palou started and finished first in the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, winning his second IndyCar race in less than a month and for the sixth time of his career.
The day just couldn't have been better as racing returned to the streets of Downtown Detroit with Jefferson Avenue and the Riverfront seeing speeds up to 200 miles per hour.
The Detroit-Windsor Tunnel will remain open amid the Detroit Grand Prix, but passes will be required to access the tunnel.
The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear is around the corner, and the event taking place in Downtown Detroit may impact your daily commute.
The Detroit Grand Prix is set to take place in a new location this year in Downtown Detroit near the riverfront and the course is starting to come together.
Shinola Detroit is the official timekeeper of the 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.
As the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix celebrates its 40th year, they are looking for 800 fans to volunteer for the big summer event.
Tickets are officially on sale for the 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear -- the first Grand Prix in decades to actually take place on the streets of Detroit.
Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear and City of Detroit officials passed the flag today, marking the Detroit Grand Prix move from Belle Isle to Downtown Detroit.
Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear and City of Detroit officials will ceremoniously pass the flag as the event transitions from its home since 1992 on Belle Isle Park back to the Streets of Downtown Detroit beginning in 2023.
Will Power closed the Belle Isle era with a Team Penske victory on Sunday by winning the final Detroit Grand Prix on the island park to reclaim the IndyCar points lead.
Helio Castroneves won his first race on Detroit's Belle Isle and celebrated that victory by exiting his car and climbing one of the fences surrounding the temporary street course.
Josef Newgarden became the seventh different pole winner through seven IndyCar qualifying sessions this season when he put Team Penske at the front for Sundayās final Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle.
Iām really excited to be working with Local 4 News for this weekendās coverage of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.
The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear roars into action for the last time on the island before shifting gears and heading to the streets of downtown Detroit next year. Jason Carr got a chance to catch up with last year's winner, Roman De Angelis, ahead of the big race.
The Detroit Grand Prix is coming up in the first weekend of June, and WDIV Insiders can win tickets, along with the chance to participate in the event.
The roar of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will return to Belle Isle for the last time in just over two weeks. Drivers from all around the world will speed around the island circuit before the race moves to the streets of downtown Detroit next year.
Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear announced Friday the winner of this yearās poster competition for the racing event.
Volunteers are still needed and registration is open as preparations for the 2022 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix continue.
The Detroit Grand Prixās proposal to move the race to the streets of Downtown Detroit was approved by Detroit City Council on Nov. 3.
The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will return home to the streets of Detroit in 2023 and organizers will share their vision for the future with a special announcement in the Wintergarden of the GM Renaissance Center.
The Detroit Grand Prix will return to a Downtown street racing format in 2023 following approval from Detroit City Council on Wednesday.
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Pato OāWard has become IndyCarās first repeat winner of the season by charging through the field on a final restart to snatch the victory away from Josef Newgarden at the Raceway at Belle Isle Park.
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Pato OāWard has become IndyCarās first repeat winner of the season by charging through the field on a final restart to snatch the victory away from Josef Newgarden at the Raceway at Belle Isle Park.
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Dew point temperatures are dropping, which means humidity is dropping and comfort is rising. It will be warm and pleasant this afternoon with a northerly breeze bringing drier air. Showers return late tonight and tomorrow morning. On and off showers are possible tomorrow, but sunshine returns mid week. Warmer just before and during Juneteenth.
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