DETROIT, Mich. (March 5, 2025) – On Friday, May 30, Comerica Bank will build on a tradition that began at the very first Detroit Grand Prix hosted on the streets of the Motor City in 1982. Celebrating its 12th year of partnership, Comerica Bank will once again make it possible for the community to experience the high-speed excitement and thrills of the Grand Prix for free on the opening day of on-track activities. Comerica Free Prix Day on Friday, May 30 will offer fans a unique and complimentary opportunity to enjoy the vibrant racing festival hosted on the Streets of Downtown Detroit.
As Detroit revs up for the 35th Grand Prix event in the City’s history, May 30-June 1, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear will deliver an inclusive experience for fans as more than half of the event’s footprint will be open and accessible for free throughout the three-day weekend. On Comerica Bank Free Prix Day, visitors will be able to watch all the Friday on-track action from two prime viewing locations – in Grandstands 1 and 9 – at no cost. Seating in these grandstands overlooking the unique two-sided pit lane and the finish line on the 1.7-mile Streets of Downtown Detroit circuit will be general admission and available on a first-come, first-seated basis. Thanks to Comerica Bank, no tickets will be required for fans to sit in either of these grandstands on Free Prix Day. Access to the paddock area is not included with Free Prix Day seating.
Comerica Free Prix Day continues a cherished tradition that started with the inaugural Grand Prix event in 1982. Since then, every Detroit Grand Prix has offered fans free access on the first day of on-track action, embodying the welcoming spirit of Detroit.
“Comerica Bank's unwavering support for the 12th consecutive year helps us to carry on the time-honored legacy of Free Prix Day at the Detroit Grand Prix," said Michael Montri, President of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. "When we brought the Grand Prix back home to the Streets of Downtown Detroit in 2023, it was important to ensure that this event reach out to the communities and neighborhoods across Detroit. Building on the tradition of Comerica Bank Free Prix Day helps make the Grand Prix one of the most inclusive and welcoming annual events in Detroit and we hope everyone gets a chance to experience all the Grand Prix has to offer, free of charge, on Friday, May 30th.”
To celebrate the return of Free Prix Day in 2025, Comerica Bank and the Grand Prix will host a virtual engagement today with approximately 16 Southeast Michigan high schools and community groups focused on motorsports and career opportunities in racing. The students will have the opportunity to connect with several Grand Prix-related guests, including INDY NXT by Firestone driver Myles Rowe, who earned the top finish of his rookie season in 2024 at the Detroit Grand Prix. The students will learn about running a race team from Force Indy team principal Rod Reid, who will also talk about the Nexgeneracers (NXG) karting and life skills youth development program that expanded to Detroit in 2021. Leading female engineers from the NTT INDYCAR SERIES will also participate in the discussion as Cara Krstolic from Bridgestone/Firestone Tires and Angela Ashmore from the Chip Ganassi Racing team will share their experiences and career advice with students. Larry Bryant, Comerica Bank Senior Vice President and Retail Regional Director of Southeast Michigan and Michael Montri, President of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, will also join the discussion.
“The Detroit Grand Prix always delivers fast-pace and exciting action to Detroit while generating a positive economic impact to the region,” said Steve Davis, Comerica Bank Michigan Market President. “Well beyond that, the Grand Prix continues to make its lasting mark through its wide range of community-focused initiatives. We share in the excitement to again offer free access to through Comerica Free Prix Day that allows fans and families unique experiences that help make the entire race weekend in Detroit a special event.”
The on-track action on Comerica Free Prix Day will feature all three series competing at the Grand Prix. The NTT INDYCAR SERIES will host its opening practice session in advance of the Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon, while the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will turn its first laps on the 1.7-mile, nine-turn street circuit with two practice sessions and qualifying for Saturday’s Chevrolet Detroit Sports Car Classic. The rising stars of INDY NXT by Firestone will also see their first action with Friday practice on the tough and technical track.
For more information on Comerica Free Prix Day, and to purchase tickets for Saturday and Sunday at the Grand Prix, visit www.DetroitGP.com/Tickets or through the event’s Ticket Hotline at 888-811-PRIX (7749). For more information on the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, visit www.DetroitGP.com.
