FAST FACTS
WHAT:
The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will return to the Streets of Downtown Detroit, May 30-June 1, 2025. The event will include the Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix featuring the cars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the GTP and the GTD PRO classes of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship racing in the Chevrolet Sports Car Classic and the rising stars of racing competing in INDY NXT by Firestone. The event is collectively referred to as the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.
WHEN:
Friday-Sunday May 30-June 1, 2025
WHERE:
Streets of Downtown Detroit Circuit
TRACK LENGTH:
1.7 miles / 9 Turns
RACE HISTORY:
The first Detroit Grand Prix was in 1982, and it started as a Formula One race through the streets of downtown Detroit before becoming a CART-sanctioned race in 1989. The race moved to Belle Isle in 1992, continuing under the CART/Champ Car banner until 2001. After the success of the Super Bowl in Detroit in 2006, Roger Penske and the Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) teamed up to bring an annual national sporting event to the city of Detroit. They spearheaded the return of the Grand Prix in 2007 on Belle Isle. After challenging economic times delayed the event after the 2008 season, the Grand Prix returned in 2012 with Chevrolet as the title sponsor of the event and the current promotional group as a subsidiary of the DDP. The 2019 event marked the 30th Grand Prix in Detroit’s history. The event was not held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic but returned in 2021. After decades on Belle Isle, in 2023 the Grand Prix returned to its roots on the Downtown Detroit streets for the first time since 1991.
WINNERS AT THE 2024 DETROIT GRAND PRIX:
The Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix was a spectacle of speed and strategy, boasting nearly 30 more on-track passes than the 2023 race despite more laps run under caution. With passing opportunities in six of the nine turns on the challenging and technical track, the race saw an impressive 217 passes – outshining any other street circuit on the series schedule during the 2024 season by a wide margin. During the 53 green-flag laps, the INDYCAR field averaged over four passes per lap under green, rivaling the excitement of the thrilling Indianapolis 500. Six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Scott Dixon displayed his fuel-mileage wizardry and impeccable tire strategy to clinch his record fourth career victory at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship made a sensational debut on the Detroit street circuit, as Wayne Taylor Racing with Andretti Autosport’s No. 10 Acura claimed the overall victory and the GTP class win. Drivers Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque delivered a masterclass in racing, with Taylor boldly overtaking Mathieu Jaminet’s No. 6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 and leading the final 20 laps to triumph in the Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic. In the GTD PRO class, Laurin Heinrich and Seb Priaulx piloted their Porsche 911 to victory for AO Racing, marking their second consecutive win and extending their championship lead.
The future stars of INDYCAR also shined on the Streets of Detroit as Louis Foster dominated the INDY NXT by Firestone race, leading all 45 laps from the pole for the Andretti Global team. Foster remained composed through four race restarts and kept the competition at bay throughout the 45 laps around the nine-turn temporary street circuit. The victory marked the second consecutive win for Foster, who would go on to claim the 2024 INDY NXT championship.
2025 INDYCAR BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix (100 laps) – Sunday, June 1, 2025 – 12:30pm ET (NTT INDYCAR SERIES)
Live National television coverage: FOX
Live Local television coverage: WJBK, FOX 2 Detroit
National Radio Broadcast: INDYCAR Radio Network/SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation Channel 218
Live Local radio coverage: 910 AM Superstation
2025 IMSA BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Chevrolet Sports Car Classic (100-minutes) – Saturday, May 31, 2025 – 3:30pm ET (IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship GTP and GTD PRO Classes)
Live television coverage: Peacock
Radio Broadcast: IMSA Radio/SiriusXM 206
2025 INDY NXT BROADCAST COVERAGE:
45-Lap Race – Sunday, June 1, 2025 – 10:30am ET (INDY NXT by Firestone)
Live television coverage: FOX Sports 1
National Radio Broadcast: INDYCAR Radio Network/SiriusXM INDYCAR Nation Channel 218
FAN ACTIVITIES:
Beyond the great racing, fans will also enjoy a variety of entertainment options and family-friendly activities throughout the Detroit Grand Prix weekend. More than half of the event’s footprint will be open and accessible for fans all weekend long. The Riverwalk will be open for visitors to explore, while interactive games, delicious food, live music and other attractions will be available at Hart Plaza, Jefferson Avenue, and Woodward Avenue leading to Campus Martius Park and Cadillac Square. Located on Woodward Avenue between Spirit Plaza and Campus Martius, the Meijer Fan Zone is the go-to spot for family fun, free ice cream and interactive sports games like football toss, speed pitch and basketball. Fans can snap photos with their favorite Detroit sports team displays and meet legendary local athletes as they sign autographs on Saturday and Sunday. Plus, the Michigan Science Center joins the fun in 2025 with hands-on car-building and racing relays.
ENTERTAINMENT:
The Saturday night concerts at the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will turbocharge the crowd in Cadillac Square and Campus Martius Park in Downtown Detroit with two powerhouse electronic dance music concerts on May 31. Once the Saturday racing action takes the checkered flag on the Streets of Downtown Detroit, the Cadillac Square Entertainment Stage presented by Priority will light up with performances from two of today’s top EDM stars, powered by the Downtown Detroit Partnership. EVAN GIIA will get the party started when she takes the stage at 6:15 pm ET before electronic music sensation GRYFFIN rocks the Saturday night crowd in the Motor City. Tickets are still available for the Saturday night concerts at https://www.detroitgp.com/buy-tickets/concert.
INAUGURAL CRUISE NIGHT:
The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear and the Detroit Auto Show are joining forces to celebrate Detroit’s legendary car culture with the Detroit Grand Prix Cruise Night presented by the Detroit Auto Show. Beginning at approximately 6:30 pm on Friday, May 30, the Downtown Detroit streets will transform into a high-octane showcase of classic cars, hot rods, muscle machines, exotic vehicles and more displayed on the actual Grand Prix race circuit. Fans are welcome to attend the free Cruise Night activities and check out all the cool vehicles on display in Downtown Detroit.
GRAND MARSHALS:
The Detroit Grand Prix welcomes Grand Marshals on both Saturday and Sunday race days in the Motor City. Olympic medalist and University of Michigan national championship gymnastics star, Paul Juda, will serve as Grand Marshal on Saturday, May 31 for the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race – the Chevrolet Sports Car Classic. Juda recently helped the Michigan Wolverines claim their seventh national championship in gymnastics. He also made national headlines, not only for his athletic achievements, but also for his heartwarming marriage proposal to fellow University of Michigan gymnast Reyna Guggino following the Wolverines’ national championship victory on April 19. Detroit Lions President and Chief Executive Officer Rod Wood will serve as Grand Marshal for Sunday, June 1. As the leading executive on one of the most popular and successful teams in the National Football League (NFL), Wood will participate in pre-race activities leading up to the final race of the three-day Grand Prix weekend in the Motor City – the Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon.
DETROIT GP APP BY ENBRIDGE:
Enhance your experience using the Detroit GP mobile app by Enbridge. Powered by CatalystXL, the Detroit GP App by Enbridge boasts a fully interactive site map equipped with step-by-step navigation and user-selected push messaging to alert fans about important events throughout the Grand Prix weekend, including the start of on-track activities, driver autograph sessions and more. Featuring the latest Grand Prix news, schedules, race results and more, the Detroit GP App by Enbridge can be downloaded for free worldwide from both the Apple Store and Google Play.
2025 DETROIT GRAND PRIX TICKETS:
The 35th Grand Prix event in the City’s history will return to the 1.7-mile, nine-turn Streets of Downtown Detroit circuit that runs along the award-winning Detroit Riverwalk, May 30-June 1, 2025. With new viewing options and entertainment packages, fans can purchase tickets at www.DetroitGP.com/Tickets or through the event’s Ticket Hotline at 888-811-PRIX (7749).
COMMUNITY IMPACT:
With the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear’s return to its original home on the Streets of Detroit, the event has become even more connected and engaged with the neighborhoods and communities across the city than ever before. With the generous support of its key Community Partners at American Axle Manufacturing, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Delta Dental, Delta Airlines, DTE Foundation, Henry Ford Health, Huntington Bank and PNC Bank, the event has opened its arms even wider to the community since its return to Downtown Detroit in 2023. The Grand Prix is also proud of the opportunities it creates for local students, artists and businesses to shine during one of Detroit’s most popular summertime festivals. The Grand Prix will continue to expand its charitable outreach in 2025 and beyond. Friday night’s PwC Grand Prixmiere presented by Chevrolet gala will help raise several hundred thousand dollars to benefit several important local non-profit organizations including the Belle Isle Conservancy, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, Detroit 300 Conservancy, the Detroit Public Safety Foundation and the Pope Francis Center in Detroit.
SUSTAINABILITY:
Continuing its evolution as a global leader in sustainable motorsports, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear made history as the first motorsports event in the world to earn gold-level certification from the Council for Responsible Sport in 2023, a distinction it proudly retained in 2024. The Detroit Grand Prix joined the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and INDYCAR Race Weekend at Iowa Speedway as NTT INDYCAR SERIES events and venues to receive Council for Responsible Sport certification in 2024. As the Grand Prix strives for its third consecutive gold certification in 2025, organizers are deepening their commitment to environmental and social impact through cutting-edge carbon reduction technologies, expanded waste diversion, recycling efforts and robust community partnerships. These initiatives spanning youth enrichment, small business empowerment, and arts and culture underscore the Grand Prix’s mission to drive positive change across Detroit while setting the pace for sustainability in global motorsports.
PARTNERS:
The 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear has drawn unwavering support from more than 90 local and national corporate partners, which is a testament to the event’s enduring value and appeal. This year’s partnership portfolio includes 12 new sponsors, while 20 long-standing partners have backed the Grand Prix since 2013. Even more impressively, 13 sponsors have elevated their commitment in 2025, reinforcing the Grand Prix’s reputation as a premier platform for impactful, long-term partnerships in the Motor City.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
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CONNECT ONLINE:
For complete information on the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, visit www.DetroitGP.com.
To connect with the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, visit www.INDYCAR.com.
To follow the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, visit www.IMSA.com.
Keep up with INDY NXT by Firestone by visiting www.indynxt.com.
