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Detroit Grand Prix to Continue on Belle Isle in 2019 and Beyond

Posted by  on Friday, August 10th 2018     

DETROIT GRAND PRIX TO CONTINUE ON BELLE ISLE IN 2019 AND BEYOND
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Approves Agreement to Host Annual Motorsports Festival

DETROIT, Mich. (August 10, 2018) – The Detroit Grand Prix and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) have reached an agreement for the annual motorsports festival to continue on Belle Isle for at least three more years.

Under the terms of the agreement, the Grand Prix will return to its home on Belle Isle for three more years beginning in 2019, with an option for extending the agreement two additional years through 2023.

The previous agreement to host the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle concluded with the 2018 race. Grand Prix officials listened to public feedback on the future of the race over the past year, consulted with stakeholders and made the decision to submit a proposal to the MDNR on July 13 to continue the event on the island. The MDNR, which manages the operation of Belle Isle Park, responded to the proposal with suggested changes on July 20. The Grand Prix adjusted its proposal and today reached an agreement to secure the future of the event.

As a result of the feedback received from the public, the MDNR and the Belle Isle Park Advisory Committee, the Grand Prix has made some key changes under the new agreement that will continue to positively impact Belle Isle Park. The event will further reduce its overall build out and post-event take down time on the island to just 60 days in 2019 and 59 days in 2020 and 2021. This represents a reduction of five days from the total time spent on the island in 2018 and a 35-day reduction from 2015.

The Grand Prix will also increase its annual total contribution for hosting the event on Belle Isle from $200,000 to $450,000 for each year of the new agreement. This includes an annual $325,000 event fee and a contribution of $125,000 annually to be used by the MDNR for specific projects on Belle Isle. The Grand Prix will also continue to host the Grand Prixmiere fundraising event on Friday night of event weekend over the course of the new agreement. The Grand Prixmiere has raised more than $4 million for the Belle Isle Conservancy over the last five years with the funds dedicated to improvements on the island.

“We are excited that the Detroit Grand Prix will continue at Belle Isle for the next several years and we want to thank the State of Michigan for working with us on this new agreement, as well as our partners with City of Detroit and the Belle Isle Conservancy,” said Bud Denker, Chairman of the Grand Prix. “This event means so much to Detroit, to Windsor and our entire community. We are proud to showcase the beauty of Belle Isle around the world every year and to make such a positive impact on the local economy with over $50 million in total spending generated annually as a result of the Grand Prix. Most importantly, we want to continue our goal of improving Belle Isle Park. The Grand Prix has made over $13.5 million in improvements on the island over the last decade and we know there’s still a lot more work that needs to be done. Our team looks forward to building on all of the positive momentum and being part of the remarkable renaissance going on at Belle Isle.”

With the new agreement in place, event officials confirmed the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will return May 31-June 2, 2019 on Belle Isle, with its customary date the weekend following Memorial Day to start the summer season in the Motor City.

“We listened to all of the feedback and we appreciate everyone’s perspective and support of the Grand Prix,” said Michael Montri, Grand Prix President. “This was an important process for all of us and we’ve made some significant changes to the event over the years as a result of the input we received from the public, as well as our partners. We’re now focused on celebrating the 30th Grand Prix in Detroit’s history in 2019 and we’re excited to be back on Belle Isle.”

More details on the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will be announced in the coming weeks, including when tickets will go on sale for the 2019 event.

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A Great Big World and Tom Walker to Perform on June 2 at Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear

Posted by  on Monday, April 30th 2018     

A GREAT BIG WORLD HIGHLIGHTS POWERFUL MUSIC LINEUP FOR SATURDAY, JUNE 2
AT THE CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY LEAR

 

DETROIT, Mich. (April 30, 2018) – Grammy award-winning pop music duo A Great Big World will highlight a power-packed day on the 96-3 WDVD/NASH FM 93-1 Entertainment Stage on Saturday, June 2 at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.

Ian Axel and Chad King of A Great Big World will bring their unique pop sound to the stage on June 2 at approximately 6 pm – shortly after the completion of the first Verizon IndyCar Series Chevrolet Dual in Detroit race of the Grand Prix weekend.  All Saturday Grand Prix ticket holders are welcome to attend the concert on the 96-3 WDVD/NASH FM 93-1 Entertainment Stage – located in the Meijer Fan Zone – at no additional cost.

A Great Big World (Photo Courtesy of Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear Corporation)

A Great Big World first hit the scene in 2011 with the single “This Is The New Year,” which was used on popular television outlets including The Amazing Race, ESPN, One Tree Hill and Good Morning America. The duo’s first album – Is There Anybody Out There? – released in 2014, reached No. 3 in the US Billboard 200 and included the songs “This Is The New Year,” “Already Home” and “Rockstar.”  The group’s single “Say Something” was a No. 1 hit across the U.S. The version of the song recorded with Christina Aguilera also topped the iTunes charts before winning the 2015 Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. A Great Big World also released When the Morning Comes in November of 2015 and it featured the hit songs “Hold Each Other” featuring FUTURISTIC, “Oasis” and “Won’t Stop Running.”

“We are excited to bring A Great Big World to the 96-3 WDVD/NASH FM 93-1 Stage on Saturday evening as part of the world-class entertainment the Grand Prix brings to our fans,” said Bud Denker, Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.  “A Great Big World will put on an awesome show in the Meijer Fan Zone to complete an exciting Saturday on and off the track at the Grand Prix.”

In addition to A Great Big World, rising rock star Tom Walker will also be featured on the 96-3 WDVD/NASH FM 93-1 Entertainment Stage on Saturday, June 2.  With his soulful rock sound, Walker released his first EP Blessings in May, 2017. He has produced a number of successful singles in the past year, including “Just You and I” – which he performed on NBC’s Today show – “Fly Away with Me,” “Play Dead,” “Blessings” and his latest release “Leave a Light On,” which reached the top 10 on the charts in France, Austria, Switzerland, Germany and Italy.

Joining A Great Big World and Tom Walker on Saturday’s entertainment lineup at the Grand Prix is Crashing Cairo – a four-piece anthemic rock band from Detroit – and Weekend Adventure, the popular 90s local cover band.

Tom Walker (Photo Courtesy of Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear Corporation)

The diverse entertainment lineup will add to a busy Saturday at the Grand Prix with all four racing series competing on the track. Along with the Verizon IndyCar Series, the exotic machines of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will take part in the Chevrolet Sports Car Classic. The Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli will race in the 3-Dimensional Services Muscle Car Challenge and the high-flying trucks of the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks will compete in their first race of the weekend.

96-3 WDVD, entertainment partners for the 2018 Chevrolet Grand Prix presented by Lear, made the announcement live on their airwaves this morning that A Great Big World and Tom Walker will join the Grand Prix lineup. WDVD will also host Grand Prix ticket giveaways throughout the week while registering winners for a VIP prize package, including the opportunity to meet A Great Big World and Tom Walker backstage on Belle Isle before the duo takes the stage.

“96-3 WDVD is thrilled to present two of the most exciting rising stars in pop music right now at the world-famous Chevy Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear in A Great Big World and Tom Walker,” said Robby Bridges, Director of FM Programming for Cumulus Detroit. “This is gonna be a fun Saturday at the Grand Prix and we’re confident the concertgoers are in for some special performances!

 

With A Great Big World on Saturday, June 2 and country music star David Nail performing on Sunday, June 3, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will feature a unique blend of music for fans to enjoy on the 96-3 WDVD/NASH FM 93-1 Entertainment Stage.  For a complete listing of all of the entertainment at the Grand Prix and a detailed weekend schedule, visitwww.DetroitGP.com closer to race weekend.

 

Tickets for the 2018 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix are on sale now. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.DetroitGP.com or call 866-464-7749 (PRIX).

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CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY LEAR UNVEILS NEW ONLINE MERCHANDISE STORE

Posted by  on Wednesday, April 11th 2018     

DETROIT, Mich. (April 10, 2018) – Fans of racing, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear and the City of Detroit have a new online home for merchandise related to one of the Motor City’s most popular annual summertime events. Grand Prix officials unveiled a new online home for licensed merchandise at www.DetroitGPshop.com to ensure that…

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Country Star David Nail to Perform on June 3 at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear

Posted by  on Friday, March 30th 2018     

COUNTRY MUSIC STAR DAVID NAIL TO PERFORM ON SUNDAY, JUNE 3
AT THE CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY LEAR

 

DETROIT, Mich. (March 30, 2018) – Grammy-nominated country music artist David Nail will perform on the 96-3 WDVD/NASH FM 93-1 Entertainment Stage in a Sunday afternoon matinee concert on June 3 at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.

Nail will bring one of the most distinctive and powerful voices in country music along with a blend of Mississippi-delta sounds to the Raceway at Belle Isle Park just prior to the final Verizon IndyCar Series race of the action-packed Grand Prix weekend. All Sunday Grand Prix ticket holders can enjoy the concert and all June 3 performances on the 96-3 WDVD/NASH FM 93-1 Entertainment Stage, located in the Meijer Fan Zone, at no additional cost.

Nail has produced a pair of No. 1 hit singles on the country charts including “Let it Rain” and “Whatever She’s Got.” He released his first of four studio albums in 2009 – I’m About to Come Alive – which peaked at number 19 on the US Country Music charts while the song “Red Light” became his first top-10 single. “Let it Rain” was Nail’s top hit off of his second album The Sound of a Million Dreams – which reached as high as number eight on the US Country charts. Nail’s most recent albums – I’m a Fire and Fighter – both reached number three on the US Country charts. Rolling Stone Country named Nail’s I’m a Fire tour as one of the “must-see concert tours” and Nail has toured with some of country music’s biggest superstars including Taylor Swift, Darius Rucker, Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum, Sugarland, Gavin DeGraw and Kenny Chesney.

“We are excited to host David Nail at the Grand Prix and welcome an established country music star to the 96-3 WDVD/NASH FM 93-1 Stage on Sunday, June 3rd,” said Bud Denker, Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. “Our fans will love David Nail’s energy and his powerful matinee performance will help set the stage for what promises to be a very exciting final afternoon of the Grand Prix weekend.”

The David Nail concert will take place at 1 pm on June 3, just prior to the final race of the Grand Prix weekend – the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Dual II, featuring the cars of the Verizon IndyCar Series. That will complete a thrilling day on track with the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli and the high-flying trucks of the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks also in action on Sunday.

The Chevrolet Grand Prix presented by Lear’s entertainment partners at 93-1 NASH FM revealed the David Nail concert announcement live on their airwaves air this morning. NASH FM will also be hosting ticket giveaways throughout the week while registering winners for a complete VIP Grand Prix prize package, including the opportunity to meet David Nail backstage on Belle Isle before his concert.

Working closely with NASH-FM, the Grand Prix will also feature established country music acts Chuck Wicks, Jessie Chriss and the Drew Hale Band to the entertainment stage on Sunday, June 3. NASH-FM will also broadcast live from Belle Isle during race weekend with their popular morning show Ty, Kelly, Chuck and Renee in the Morning and longtime Detroit deejay Doug Podell.

“The Grand Prix is a special, uniquely Detroit summer tradition and we are thrilled to partner with the event to bring the stage alive and also to broadcast live from the fun and excitement on Belle Isle on race weekend,” said Robby Bridges, Director of FM Programming for Cumulus Detroit. “Ty, Kelly, Chuck and Renee in the Morning will be live doing a special pre-concert show on the island, followed by Detroit icon Doug Podell. The entire NASH FM team will then introduce David Nail, Chuck Wicks, Jessie Chriss and the Drew Hale Band to the fans!”

The top-performing act that will be featured on Saturday night, June 2 at the Grand Prix, will be announced in the coming days while the full weekend entertainment schedule on the 96-3 WDVD/NASH FM 93-1 Entertainment Stage will be revealed closer to the event.

Tickets for the 2018 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix are on sale now. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.DetroitGP.com or call 866-464-7749 (PRIX).

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Comerica Bank Free Prix Day Returns for 2018 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear

Posted by  on Friday, January 26th 2018     

COMERICA BANK CONTINUES THE TRADITION OF FREE PRIX DAY AT
THE 2018 CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY LEAR

DETROIT, Mich. (January 26, 2018) – A tradition that began back in 1982 with the first Grand Prix on the streets of Detroit will continue in 2018 thanks to Comerica Bank. Today at the North American International Auto Show, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will announce the return of Comerica Bank Free Prix Day on Friday, June 1, which will allow all guests free entry to the race venue and the paddock area at Belle Isle.

All fans will be able to visit the Raceway at Belle Isle Park and tour the paddock, known as the “locker room of motorsports,” courtesy of Comerica Bank. It will mark the sixth consecutive year that Comerica Bank has provided fans this free access, inviting everyone to experience the first day of on-track activity at the Grand Prix.

“Friday Free Prix Day is a Detroit tradition that dates back to the very first Grand Prix on the streets of Detroit in 1982,” said Bud Denker, Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. “We have witnessed great crowds on Comerica Bank Free Prix Day over the last several years as fans are excited to get a taste of the Grand Prix. We thank Comerica Bank for their continued support to allow fans the opportunity to come to Belle Isle and experience all that’s great about the Grand Prix, free of charge, on Friday, June 1st.”

Comerica Bank Free Prix Day will feature racing action from all four series that will participate in the 2018 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. The Verizon IndyCar Series will feature two practice sessions as drivers prepare for the Chevy Dual in Detroit – the only doubleheader weekend on the IndyCar schedule. The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will participate in two practice sessions and qualifying for the Chevrolet Sports Car Classic race that will be held on Saturday afternoon. Both the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli and the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks will also host practice and qualifying sessions on Friday for their respective Saturday afternoon races.

Off the track, fans will be able to experience everything that the Grand Prix has to offer on Comerica Bank Free Prix Day. The Meijer Fan Zone features family fun, interactive areas, extreme sports demonstrations, displays from the Detroit sports teams and more, along with live music on the Entertainment Stage.

“Our sponsorship of Free Prix Day allows us to say thank you to our customers and our neighbors here in Michigan,” said Mike Ritchie, president, Comerica Bank-Michigan. “We hope families with young children will join us on Belle Isle for a day filled with racing action and fun for the kids.”

Tickets can be purchased for Saturday and Sunday activities at the 2018 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear online at www.DetroitGP.com/Tickets, through the ticket hotline at 866-464-PRIX (7749) or in person at the Grand Prix box office located in the GM Renaissance Center above the GM Wintergarden, 300 Renaissance Center Drive, Suite 2311, in downtown Detroit.

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ECONOMIC STUDY REVEALS CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY LEAR GENERATED $58 MILLION IN TOTAL SPENDING DURING 2017 EVENT

Posted by  on Thursday, January 25th 2018     

DETROIT, Mich. (January 25, 2018) – Last year’s Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear generated an all-time high in total spending and economic impact for the metropolitan Detroit area. According to an independent study conducted by the nationally-recognized consulting firm Sportsimpacts, the 2017 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear created an estimated $58…

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Record Numbers Reveal Successful 2017 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear

Posted by  on Monday, June 12th 2017     

STRONG ATTENDANCE, VIEWERSHIP AND MEDIA COVERAGE HIGHLIGHT SUCCESSFUL 2017 CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY LEAR

DETROIT, Mich. (June 12, 2017) – An impressive number of people from Belle Isle to across the globe either witnessed or engaged in the Motor City’s three-day motorsports festival as the final numbers have been tallied for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, held June 2-4.

Highlighted by strong attendance, record social and traditional media coverage along with unprecedented partner support and solid viewership numbers, this year’s Grand Prix created a positive impact that will be felt in the community long after the echo of the engines on Belle Isle has subsided.

Grand Prix organizers revealed shortly after the final race of the weekend that the event drew an estimated 100,000 people to Belle Isle Park over the course of its three days, June 2-4. This included over 25,000 fans on Comerica Bank Free Prix Day on Friday, June 2, approximately 45,000 fans for the best-attended Saturday in the history of the Grand Prix and more than 30,000 fans on Sunday when the threat of rain early in the day kept the expected attendance numbers down. With the impressive turnout, it marked the fifth time in the last six years that the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear surpassed the 95,000 fan mark in total attendance.

Featuring the only Verizon IndyCar Series doubleheader race weekend – the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit – the Grand Prix posted numbers that revealed the most successful series event this season outside of the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500. Though the national and local television ratings on ABC-TV were down from an all-time high in 2016, total viewership for both Dual in Detroit races drew nearly 1.8 million viewers nationwide marking the second-highest watched Verizon IndyCar Series event behind the Indy 500. According Nielsen ratings, the IndyCar race broadcasts from Belle Isle recorded 5.02 million unique viewers over the course of the weekend, which also ranked second only to the Indy 500 this year.

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear also produced incredible results on the digital front with INDYCAR reporting the event had the highest total social media engagement and growth of any series event this season, including the Indy 500. The event garnered the most traditional media coverage of any event this season as well with nearly 50,000 stories generated globally during the week of the race.

With a record number of 77 partners in 2017, the Grand Prix also established a new level of corporate support for an event that has become one of the most popular and positive annual celebrations to wave the green flag on summertime in the Motor City.

“It was an extremely successful Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear and we are very pleased with the results we’ve seen across the board,” said Bud Denker, Chairman of the Grand Prix. “With over 100,000 fans in attendance on Belle Isle over the course of the weekend, that is really the perfect number for us to execute our transportation plan, which ran flawlessly during the weekend. We’re very excited to see the remarkable growth and engagement numbers on the digital and social media front as we know that our fans are finding different and creative ways to engage with our event. While the statistics are impressive, what we’re most proud of is the fact that our fans had a great time and got a chance to experience some wonderful memories on Belle Isle and that we were able to showcase the beauty of the island to a worldwide television and digital audience. Belle Isle and the shared Detroit and Windsor waterfront never looked more beautiful.”

On its own social media platforms, the Grand Prix also experienced record numbers during an eventful race week. Total social media impressions rose from 156 million in 2016 to 236 million this year, representing an increase of over 33.8%. On Twitter alone, the Grand Prix generated over 176 million potential impressions (up from 97 million in 2016) while trending several times in Detroit and surrounding areas throughout the race weekend.

It was a memorable weekend on the track as well at the Grand Prix. Graham Rahal of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing became the first driver to sweep both Chevy Dual in Detroit Verizon IndyCar Series races on Belle Isle. In the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race on Saturday– the Chevrolet Sports Car Classic – brothers Ricky and Jordan Taylor went from last to first in the No. 10 Konica Minolta Cadillac to capture their fifth win in a row to start the season, and second consecutive victory at Belle Isle. In the first championship points paying race in Detroit for the Trans Am Series presented by Pirelli since 2001, Eddie Francis Jr. won the TA class 3-Dimensional Services Motor City 100 while Gar Robinson from the Michigan-based Robinson Racing team took the No. 74 Pura Vida Tequila/74 Ranch Resort Chevrolet Camaro to victory lane in the TA2 class 3-Dimensional Services Muscle Car Challenge. Sheldon Creed also had a dominant weekend as he captured the checkered flag in both SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Truck Series races over the weekend.

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More Options for Fans with 2017 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Transportation Plan

Posted by  on Thursday, June 1st 2017     

FANS HAVE OPTIONS TO ACCESS BELLE ISLE THROUGH NEW 2017 CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY LEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN

DETROIT, Mich. (June 1, 2017) – With no public parking on Belle Isle the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear features a comprehensive and effective transportation plan that brings approximately 100,000 people onto Belle Isle during the three-day motorsports festival, June 2-4.

In 2017, visitors to the Grand Prix will have even more options to access Belle Isle.

Through a proven and reliable shuttle system, Grand Prix fans can park anywhere in downtown Detroit and be picked up from two convenient locations – Cobo Center or the Renaissance Center – by a fleet of luxury buses that will deliver passengers directly to the entrance of the event on Belle Isle. There is no extra cost for the premium shuttle service as it is included in the price of each Grand Prix ticket. Shuttles will begin running at 7:00 am on Friday and Saturday and at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday and they will run operate continuously until every guest is off the island.

Both shuttle pickup locations are easily accessible for guests by using the Detroit People Mover.  Fans can also use the new Q-Line from Midtown to connect with the People Mover at the Grand Circus Park Station.

New to the Grand Prix in 2017 is a ride share system with a drop off point just outside of Belle Isle.  Guests can use Lyft or Uber to visit the Grand Prix and be dropped off at the Detroit Naval Armory and either walk across the McArthur Bridge or take the event shuttle service to the entrance of the event.

“We have a very effective and reliable transportation plan at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, and we are proud of our system for getting our nearly 100,000 guests on and off the island,” said Bud Denker, Chairman of the Grand Prix. “We have more than 120 buses running throughout the weekend, transporting our great fans from Cobo Center or the Renaissance Center right to the front gates of the Grand Prix. The system makes it very easy for our fans to come down and experience the Grand Prix, and we’re very excited to offer even more options this year with our new ride share program.”

To learn more and see the full Grand Prix transportation plan visit www.DetroitGP.com and select Transportation under the Event Info link. To purchase tickets to the Grand Prix, visit www.DetroitGP.com/tickets or call the ticket hotline at (866) 464-PRIX (7749).

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Lear Corporation SST Truck to Race at Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear with Arie Luyendyk Jr.

Posted by  on Thursday, May 18th 2017     

LEAR CORPORATION TO SPONSOR STADIUM SUPER TRUCK WITH DRIVER ARIE LUYENDYK JR.  AT THE CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY LEAR

DETROIT, Mich. (May 18, 2017) – Racing fans in Detroit will have another hometown team to root for in the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks (SST) Series races at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, June 2-4. Metro-Detroit based Lear Corporation will sponsor the unique and distinctive No. 119 SST truck at the Grand Prix with experienced and popular driver Arie Luyendyk Jr. behind the wheel at the Raceway at Belle Isle Park

In its third year as a Grand Prix partner, Lear Corporation has enhanced its role in the event signing on as presenting sponsor of the Grand Prix back in February. In addition to increasing its presence at the three-day racing festival, Lear will expand to on-track competition in 2017 with an SST truck that will be easy to identify featuring the company’s signature red color scheme and a unique graffiti-style design on the No. 119 truck. The number 119 is extremely significant to Lear Corporation as it harkens back to the date of November 9, 2009 when Lear Corporation emerged from bankruptcy protection. Lear also opened its Lear Innovation Center in downtown Detroit last year in a historic building located at 119 State Street overlooking Capital Park. The address of the building was viewed as a sign that the center was meant to help grow Lear’s brand in the Motor City. The unique building features spray painted graffiti from local Detroit artists throughout its stairwells and wood from the original structure, built in 1887.

Fans will also identify with Luyendyk, an accomplished driver who has produced two second-place finishes on Belle Isle in 2014 and 2016. The son of two-time Indy 500 winner Arie Luyendyk, Arie Jr. has raced in the Verizon IndyCar Series, Indy Lights and Sports Cars before switching to the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Truck series.  Luyendyk won the 2008 in Indy Lights Series season finale and he finished second in the Indy Lights championship during his rookie year of 2002. Luyendyk achieved crossover pop culture fame when he appeared on the eighth season of The Bachelorette in 2012, finishing as the runner up that season on the popular reality TV series.

“Lear Corporation is such a positive force in Detroit and the company has grown in 2017 as presenting sponsor of the Grand Prix,” said Bud Denker, Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. “We’re excited to see them compete in our event with one of the most unique trucks in the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks Series – the No. 119 Lear Corporation truck. With its graffiti design consistent with what’s featured at the Lear Innovation Center, the Lear truck is going to look great on track. With such a high-profile local company and one of the most recognizable drivers in the SST Series in Arie Luyendyk Jr., I’m sure the Lear truck will be a fan favorite at the Grand Prix.”

The Lear Corporation Truck and the rest of the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks will have a practice and qualifying session on Comerica Bank Free Prix Day, Friday, June 2, and will race on both Saturday and Sunday of the Grand Prix.

For more information on the Grand Prix and to purchase tickets, visit www.DetroitGP.com, or call our ticket hotline at 866-464-PRIX (7749).

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Grand Prix Renews Partnership with City of Windsor for 2017

Posted by  on Tuesday, April 11th 2017     

CITY OF WINDSOR AND CHEVROLET DETROIT GRAND PRIX PRESENTED BY LEAR
ANNOUNCE RENEWED PARTNERSHIP AND 2017 CANADIAN TICKET PACKAGE 

WINDSOR, Ontario, Canada. (April 11, 2017) – Building on a partnership that showcases a unique “two-nation destination,” the City of Windsor and the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear proudly announced their renewed partnership for 2017 today.

This marks the eighth year that the Grand Prix and the City of Windsor, Ontario, Canada have teamed up to highlight the beauty of the shared Detroit and Windsor waterfronts through three days of racing, entertainment and family fun on Grand Prix weekend at Belle Isle Park.

The renewed partnership announced today will make it easy and efficient for Canadian fans to cross the border to Belle Isle through Transit Windsor and experience the 2017 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, June 2-4.

Canadians will once again be able to purchase Grand Prix tickets online, including round-trip transportation to Belle Isle, online through snapd Windsor and in person at the Windsor International Transit Terminal. Verizon IndyCar Series driver Conor Daly joined City of Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens and Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Chairman Bud Denker to announce the details of the partnership today at a press conference in Festival Plaza along the Windsor Riverfront.

Through the special Canadian Grand Prix package, fans can purchase reserved grandstand tickets in Grandstand 1 overlooking pit lane and the start/finish line area or general admission tickets to the Grand Prix. All ticketholders will be able to access the Meijer Fan Zone and enjoy a host of fun activities including local and national bands on the MotorCity Casino Hotel Entertainment Stage – headlined by popular country music duo Montgomery Gentry on Saturday night and dance music icon Jody Watley featuring Shalamar Reloaded on Sunday afternoon, food and drinks in the Bud Light Food Court and Beer Garden, extreme sports demonstrations, interactive displays, games and more. Single-day tickets start at $55 CAD (including HST) for general admission or $95 CAD (including HST) for a reserved grandstand ticket.

“The Grand Prix has such a unique opportunity with our great Canadian fans located just across the Detroit River in Windsor and we’re excited to continue our long-standing partnership with the City of Windsor,” said Bud Denker, Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. “This international collaboration allows Canadian fans to visit Belle Isle through Transit Windsor in a fast, efficient and safe manner so they can enjoy their weekend with us at the Grand Prix.”

For more information on the Grand Prix and travel packages, fans can visit www.citywindsor.ca or call 311. To buy tickets online visitwww.snapdwindsor.com/GrandPrix or purchase in-person at the Windsor International Transit Terminal. Cash, debit cards, Visa and MasterCard are all accepted to purchase the Canadian ticket package. Canadian fans who have already purchased their tickets to the Grand Prix can buy round-trip transportation from the Windsor International Transit Terminal for just $12 CAD per person.

“The City of Windsor is proud to once again support the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear,” said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens. “Having the online option to purchase tickets through snapd Windsor or in-person at the Transit Windsor International Terminal gives our Canadian fans options in buying tickets and we know how much excitement the Grand Prix generates and the positive impact it has on our community and our businesses in Windsor.”

As part of the partnership, the City of Windsor will continue to sponsor the City of Windsor International Media Center, located in the historic Belle Isle Casino during the Grand Prix.  Over 700 media members are expected to attend and cover the event in 2017 and the City of Windsor International Media Center will be the home of the working international press throughout the weekend. Members of both the Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau and Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island will work together in the media center, serving as hosts for the visiting media and providing information and concierge services throughout the weekend to promote the “two-nation destination” in the Windsor/Detroit area.

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