2008 Schedule of Events

View the detailed schedule for the entire event weekend.

AutographsFriday, August 29, 2008 - Gates Open 8:00 a.m.

FREE PRIX DAY PRESENTED BY COMERICA BANK - Gate admission is FREE of charge
Open seating in select grandstands

  • American Le Mans Series: Practice & Qualifying
  • IndyCar Series: Practice (two sessions)
  • SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT: Practice
  • Meijer Family Fun Zone activities throughout the day
  • Happy Hour: FREE access to Firestone Paddock after 4:30 p.m.

Race StartSaturday, August 30, 2008 - Gates Open 8:00 a.m.

  • American Le Mans Series: Warm-up & Race - Detroit Sports Car Challenge presented by Bosch (2 hours and 45 minutes)
  • IndyCar Series: Practice & Qualifying
  • SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT: Practice
  • Meijer Family Fun Zone activities throughout the day
  • Driver Autograph Sessions: American Le Mans Series & IndyCar Series
  • Post-race Concert

Sunday, August 31, 2008 - Gates Open 8:00 a.m.

  • IndyCar Series: Warm-up & Race - Detroit Indy Grand Prix presented by Firestone (90 laps)
  • SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT: Qualifying & Race
  • Meijer Family Fun Zone activities throughout the day
  • IndyCar Fan Forum
  • Mid-day Concert