Dixon Puts in Royal Rebound Effort to Win Second Detroit race
DETROIT (Sunday, June 2, 2019) – On the same day he was bestowed an honor by her majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Scott Dixon wrote another chapter in his royal Indy…
Read more‘What They’re Saying’ from Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Race 2
JOSEF NEWGARDEN (No. 2 Hitachi Team Penske Chevrolet, 2019 NTT IndyCar Series points leader): “(James Hinchcliffe) checked me up and I had to go down a gear and then we were…
Read moreNewgarden Follows Up Detroit Race 1 Win with Race 2 Pole
DETROIT (Sunday, June 2, 2019) – Josef Newgarden continued his assault on the Raceway at Belle Isle Park on Sunday morning, capturing the NTT P1 Award pole position for the…
Read moreNewgarden Capitalizes on Timely Pit Stop to Win Detroit Doubleheader Opener
DETROIT (Saturday, June 1, 2019) – A timely pit stop catapulted Josef Newgarden to victory in the rain-shortened opener of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear doubleheader, as…
Read more‘What They’re Saying’ from Race 1 of Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear
JOSEF NEWGARDEN (No. 2 Fitzgerald Team Penske Chevrolet): “How about that call by Tim (Cindric)? It was the perfect call to get us in position that we needed. I was…
Read moreRossi Opens Gap on Field in Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Practice
DETROIT (Friday, May 31, 2019) – Alexander Rossi made a statement on practice day for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear doubleheader weekend, gapping the NTT IndyCar Series…
Read more‘What They’re Saying’ from Practice at Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear
JOSEF NEWGARDEN (No. 2 Fitzgerald Team Penske Chevrolet): “I think we had a decent start today, not 100 percent sure where we stack up. I think we’re a little bit…
Read moreFAST FACTS: Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear
Race weekend: Friday, May 31 – Sunday, June 2 Track: Raceway at Belle Isle Park, a 2.35-mile, 14-turn temporary street course (clockwise) Race distance: 70 laps / 164.5 miles (both races) Entry List: Chevrolet…
Read moreKaylee Bryson Set for POWRi Weekend Triple
BIXBY, Okla. (April 25, 2019) – Kaylee Bryson resumes her pursuit of Lucas Oil POWRi National Midget “Rookie of the Year” honors with a trio of events this weekend in…
Read more‘What They’re Saying’ from Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Race 2
JOSEF NEWGARDEN (No. 1 Hitachi Team Penske Chevrolet): “It was a rough day. We did what we could and we fought hard, but just didn’t come up with much from…
Read moreRossi Overcomes Wet Conditions to Win Pole for Second Detroit Race
DETROIT (Sunday, June 3, 2018) – Alexander Rossi delivered Andretti Autosport its second Verizon P1 Award in as many days, capturing the pole position in qualifying for Race 2 of…
Read moreDixon Ties Andretti for Third in All-time Wins with Triumph in Detroit Opener
DETROIT (Saturday, June 2, 2018) – Scott Dixon’s quest to tie Michael Andretti for third place on the Indy car career wins list was threatened, ironically, by a trio of…
Read more‘What They’re Saying’ from Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Race 1
JOSEF NEWGARDEN (No. 1 Hitachi Team Penske Chevrolet): “That was a lot of work for a ninth-place finish. I’m worn out. This place really takes it out of you. This…
Read moreAndretti Snaps Pole Drought, will Start First in Detroit Opener
DETROIT (Saturday, June 2, 2018) – Marco Andretti became the seventh different Verizon P1 Award winner in as many Verizon IndyCar Series races this season when he captured the pole position…
Read moreHunter-Reay Leads Andretti Charge in Practice at Detroit’s Belle Isle
DETROIT (Friday, June 1, 2018) – There’s a new car for Verizon IndyCar Series competition in 2018, but it’s still the same old challenging track at Belle Isle Park. And…
Read moreChevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Fast Facts
Race weekend: Friday, June 1 – Sunday, June 3 Track: Raceway at Belle Isle Park, a 2.35-mile, 14-turn temporary street course (clockwise) Race distance: 70 laps / 164.5 miles (both races) Entry List: Chevrolet…
Read more“What They’re Saying” from Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Race 2
SIMON PAGENAUD (No. 1 DXC Technology Team Penske Chevrolet): “We definitely improved a lot overnight. The entire Penske team did a good job analyzing how we could do better in…
Read moreRahal Completes Impressive Weekend Victory Sweep at Detroit’s Belle Isle
DETROIT (Sunday, June 4, 2017) – Graham Rahal completed a near-perfect Verizon IndyCar Series weekend with another dominating performance today to finish off a sweep of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand…
Read more“What They’re Saying” from Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Race 1
SIMON PAGENAUD (No. 1 DXC Technology Team Penske Chevrolet): “That was a frustrating race for the DXC Technology Chevy team. That’s not the way we wanted to debut this beautiful…
Read moreRahal Dominates to Win First Race of Belle Isle Doubleheader
DETROIT (Saturday, June 3, 2017) – Graham Rahal said at the beginning of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear weekend that his team had uncovered a solid street-course…
Read moreRahal Wins First Pole in Eight Years for Belle Isle Opener
DETROIT (Saturday, June 3, 2017) – Graham Rahal broke an eight-year pole position drought in style this morning, setting a Raceway at Belle Isle Park track record to win the Verizon P1…
Read moreCastroneves, Rahal Set Practice Pace at Detroit’s Belle Isle
DETROIT (Friday, June 2, 2017) – Helio Castroneves and Graham Rahal swapped top honors in today’s practice sessions for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear – the only…
Read more“What They’re Saying” from Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear practice
HELIO CASTRONEVES (No. 3 Hitachi Team Penske Chevrolet): “First of all, it’s great to be back again in Belle Isle. I think there were several things (that led to success…
Read moreChevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear Fast Facts
Race weekend: Friday, June 2 – Sunday, June 4 Track: Raceway at Belle Isle Park, a 2.35-mile, 14-turn temporary street course (clockwise) Race distance: 70 laps / 164.5 miles (both…
Read moreSato Becomes First Japanese Winner of Indy 500 in Thrilling Finish
INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, May 28, 2017) – Many wondered if an experienced Formula One driver competing for Andretti Autosport could win the 101st Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. It…
Read morePower finds way back to Victory Lane in second Chevrolet Dual in Detroit
DETROIT (Sunday, June 5, 2016) – Will Power’s day didn’t start well, but the Team Penske driver made up for it by winning the second race of the Chevrolet Dual…
Read more“What They’re Saying” from Race 2 of the Chevrolet Dual in Detroit
JAMES HINCHCLIFFE (No. 5 Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Honda): “A silly racing incident ruined our day. The Arrow Electronics car had a reasonable start. Charlie Kimball and Carlos Munoz were…
Read morePagenaud captures pole for Chevrolet Dual in Detroit Race 1
DETROIT (Friday, June 3, 2016) – Simon Pagenaud resumed his assault on the Verizon IndyCar Series championship, capturing the Verizon P1 Award today to put him on pole position for…
Read more“What They’re Saying” from Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix Dual 1 Qualifying
JUAN PABLO MONTOYA (No. 2 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet): “It was really good to be honest with you. Our Verizon Chevy has been pretty good. We actually struggled a lot…
Read morePower Takes Opening Round of Belle Isle Doubleheader
DETROIT (Saturday, May 31, 2014) – Will Power overtook race leader Ryan Briscoe on a Lap 60 restart and then held off Graham Rahal over a 10-lap sprint to win…
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