Event Information

2012 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix Fast Facts

CHEVROLET DETROIT BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX FAST FACTS

WHAT:
The Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix returns to the Motor City on June 1-3, 2012. The event will feature the cars of the IZOD IndyCar Series, the Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series, the Indy Lights Series and the Pirelli World Challenge Championship Series. The weekend collectively is referred to as the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.

WHEN:
Friday-Sunday – June 1-3, 2012

WHERE:
The Raceway at Belle Isle Park road course

TRACK LENGTH:
2.1 miles

BROADCAST COVERAGE:
Sunday, June 3, 2012 Chevrolet Indy Grand Prix presented by shopautoweek.com (IZOD IndyCar Series)

Live national television coverage: ABC (Time – TBA)

Live national radio coverage: IMS Radio Network and Sirius satellite XM Radio Channel 94

EVENT SCHEDULE:
Below is the basic schedule of events for the 2012 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. A more detailed schedule will be posted closer to the race date.

Friday, June 1
  IZOD IndyCar Series practice, GRAND-AM Rolex Series practice and qualifying, Pirelli World Challenge Series practice, Firestone Indy Lights Series practice

Saturday, June 2
 IZOD IndyCar Series practice and qualifying, GRAND-AM Rolex Series practice and race, Pirelli World Challenge Series qualifying and race #1, Firestone Indy Lights Series qualifying, IZOD IndyCar Series and Firestone Indy Lights autograph session

Sunday, June 3
 IZOD IndyCar Series race, Pirelli World Challenge Series race #2, Firestone Indy Lights race

TICKETS:
Tickets are now on sale for the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. To view information on ticket plans and to purchase tickets, please click here.  Tickets may also be purchased by calling 866-464-PRIX (7749) or visit the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix office in the GM Renaissance Center, 300 Renaissance Center Drive, Suite 2311, Detroit, Mich.

SPONSORSHIP:
For information on sponsorship packages for the 2012 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, please contact Tavi Fulkerson at the Fulkerson Group – tavi@fulkersongroup.com or (248) 593-9740

HOSPITALITY:
For information on hospitality options for the 2012 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, please contact Tavi Fulkerson at the Fulkerson Group – tavi@fulkersongroup.com or (248) 593-9740

FOOD VENDOR:
For food vendor inquiries at the 2012 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, please contact Sheila Brown at Andiamo Catering and Events – sbrown@splendidplates.com or (248) 643-6000. 

BELLE ISLE IMPROVEMENTS:
Since the Grand Prix returned to Belle Isle in 2007, event organizers have made over $6 million in lasting improvements to Belle Isle:

  • Installing over 150,000 square feet of new concrete for road improvements and other modifications for more exciting competition
  • Repairing damaged lighting and drainage systems
  • Renovation of Scott Fountain and the Belle Isle Casino
  • Installing over 460,000 square feet of concrete for paddock area and fan interaction to provide a cleaner and more comfortable race experience
  • Installing new pedestrian bridges and playscapes
  • New concrete areas also be used by park visitors for parking and community events and activities year round

COMMUNITY IMPACT:
Both the 2007 and 2008 Grand Prix events generated over $50 million in estimated economic impact for the Metro Detroit region Over 100,000 people attended the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix events in both 2007 and 2008

SOCIAL MEDIA:

  • Visit the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix on Facebook
  • Follow the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix on Twitter


CONTACT US:
To reach the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix please contact us at the following numbers:
Grand Prix main office: (313) 748-1800
Ticket Hotline: (866) 464-PRIX