GET READY FOR ONE OF THE BEST GRAND PRIX RACES EVER IN DETROIT MICHIGAN.
THANKS TO CHEVROLET, PENSKE, QUICKEN, COMERICA, AUTOWEEK AND OTHERS I EXPECT THIS RACE TO BE THE BEST OF THE BEST. SO MANY DRIVERS TOLD ME THEY LOVE BELLE ISLE TO DRIVE ON. I REMEMBER WHEN IT WAS ON STREETS OF DETROIT. THEN YEARS LATER ON BELLE ISLE. THANKS TO PENSKE AND HIS FRIENDS BELLE ISLE TURNED OUT TO BE THE BEST SPOT FOR THE RACE. NOW THAT THE TRACK HAS BEEN IMPROVED THANKS TO INPUT FROM DRIVERS I EXPECT THIS TO BE THE BEST RACING CIRCUIT SEEN IN YEARS.
THESE ARE SOME OF THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN AT THE 2014 CHEVROLET BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX. CADILLAC ON THE LEFT , INDY CAR AND THE NORTH AMERICAN CAR OF THE YEAR THE CORVETTE STINGRAY. I PHOTOGRAPHED THEM LAST FALL WHEN WE REVIEWED PLANS FOR THE MAY JUNE GRAND PRIX.
The 2014 Chevrolet Quicken Grand Prix will again be exciting. Improvements by the State of Michigan and Penske and other sponsors will show off the Island that the famous land scape architect Frederic Law Olmsted envisioned. The State of Michigan recently put into the State Parks system Belle Isle.
I have been at numerous press meetings on what shall take place this year. GM, Cadillac and Chevrolet are behind the event 110%. Look at some of the GM vehicles we will see racing over the weekend.
Seen here are some of the drivers for this years race discussing with the press their love of the event.
THE SHIRTS ARE PART OF KID ROCK'S PARTNERSHIP SEEN ON SOME OF THE DRIVERS FOR THE 2014 RACE.
The Chevrolet
Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix is a partner with a popular, hometown brand as it
was announced today that Made In Detroit will serve as the official provider of
merchandise and collectibles for the 2014 Grand Prix, which will be held May
30-June 1.
Owned by
Detroit music legend, Kid Rock, Made In Detroit (MID) has established itself as
one of the top clothing manufacturers and distributors in the Midwest. With a
unique style and flair befitting the Motor City, Made In Detroit will create a
full product line for the 2014 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.
At the North American International Auto Show in January of 2014 the Corvette won car of the year. It is so impressive even on the Nuehemberg race track that few Ferrari's or Lambroghini's can match the abilities.
Tadge Juechter told me and Bonnie Lynch our editor that all his designers are left handed. Means they have abilities that few can match. I must agree for the new Corvette is amazing. Bang for the buck is amazing also. For years the Corvette sales have fallen. Not now for demand for the new generation is high.
In these photos taken at this years Detroit NAIAS shows the frame of the Corvette and numerous models including one with Corvette's head designer Tadge Juechter and our editor Bonnie Lynch. He won with the Corvette North American Car of the Year for 2014!
The GM Chevrolet Belle Isle 2014 event will be the race to be at this summer in Detroit Michigan. The design of the track with bleachers and superb viewing area locations allow enthusiast a wonderful race experience. Tickets for the event will be demanded by all Detroit Belle Isle Race lovers.
Not just the race will bring families into Belle Isle but the numerous events including shows and bands day and night. Then consider what the Detroit Yacht Club is exhibiting throughout race week. Members are showing off what the club offers to families and businesses. With the State of Michigan taking over Belle Isle means enhancements to the Island never seen in 30 years.
Adding
even more excitement and bringing an extreme element to the Chevrolet Detroit
Belle Isle Grand Prix, it was confirmed today that the SPEED Energy Stadium
SUPER Truck (SST) Series will compete at next summer's event, May 30-June 1,
2014.
In only its second season and coming off a wildly-popular debut in 2013, the SST Series will compete on the 2.3-mile Raceway at Belle Isle Park street circuit with two races run during Grand Prix weekend. The high-flying trucks will launch from a standing start for each race and they jump ramps that will be set up on the Grand Prix race circuit.
With trucks expected to reach speeds in excess of 120 mph, launching more than 15 feet in the air and covering distances more than 75 feet on Belle Isle, the SST Series is unique in the sense that all trucks are identically prepared and delivered to drivers in race-ready condition. Drivers do not have an advantage over others because they have a bigger budget or greater technology. Drivers are assigned SST crew members who make minor adjustments at a driver's request. The rules are specific as to what changes are permitted on the trucks so that the technology in the trucks remains equal.
April 2014 Media and sponsors and winner of last years Indy 500 Tony Kanaan appeared. He was amazing on stage. His love of the race was thanks to his father. He praised his father over and over. He loves his family so much. He was so happy to win last years big race and finally his son could say he was not a looser! He loves Detroit except for the 20 plus screws in his arm from the accident he had on the previous Belle Isle Track. He said he was happy they took out his corner where the accident occured.
IN APRIL TONY KANAN AND JIM CAMPBELL OF CHEVROLET AND BUD DENKER MET AT COMERICA PARK TO DISCUSS THE UPCOMING CHEVROLET BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX.
In only its second season and coming off a wildly-popular debut in 2013, the SST Series will compete on the 2.3-mile Raceway at Belle Isle Park street circuit with two races run during Grand Prix weekend. The high-flying trucks will launch from a standing start for each race and they jump ramps that will be set up on the Grand Prix race circuit.
With trucks expected to reach speeds in excess of 120 mph, launching more than 15 feet in the air and covering distances more than 75 feet on Belle Isle, the SST Series is unique in the sense that all trucks are identically prepared and delivered to drivers in race-ready condition. Drivers do not have an advantage over others because they have a bigger budget or greater technology. Drivers are assigned SST crew members who make minor adjustments at a driver's request. The rules are specific as to what changes are permitted on the trucks so that the technology in the trucks remains equal.
April 2014 Media and sponsors and winner of last years Indy 500 Tony Kanaan appeared. He was amazing on stage. His love of the race was thanks to his father. He praised his father over and over. He loves his family so much. He was so happy to win last years big race and finally his son could say he was not a looser! He loves Detroit except for the 20 plus screws in his arm from the accident he had on the previous Belle Isle Track. He said he was happy they took out his corner where the accident occured.
THE CAR TO BE DRIVEN AT THE MAY 30 TO JUNE ONE GRAND PRIX
IN APRIL TONY KANAN AND JIM CAMPBELL OF CHEVROLET AND BUD DENKER MET AT COMERICA PARK TO DISCUSS THE UPCOMING CHEVROLET BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX.
THE ATTACHED PHOTOS ARE SOME TAKEN AT PREVIOUS EVENTS. EXCITEMENT THIS YEAR OF THE GREAT GRAND PRIX EVENT WILL SHOW SIMILAR IMAGES PLUS A LOT MORE. EVERY DAY WE WILL DISPLAY ON brucehubbardphotography.IFP3.com images. Also Auto Channel.com. All images will be displayed on my photo site after each day of racing.
THE FOUNTAIN AT BELLE ISLE IS SURROUNDED BY MANY SPONSORS AND THEIR GUESTS DURING THE LONG WEEKEND EVENT.
ONE OF THE MANY AERIAL PHOTOS BRUCE HUBBARD HAS TAKEN ON BELLE ISLE. IN THIS ONE WE SEE THE DETROIT YACHT CLUB AND DETROIT LOOKING THEIR BEST. TO SEE OTHERS GO TO BRUCEHUBBARDPHOTOGRAPHY.IFP3.COM.
THE DYC DOES ALL THEY CAN TO PROMOTE THE CHEVROLET BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX. THEY ARE GETTING EXCITED AS IS WE ALL ARE IN DETROIT ON THE UPCOMING RACES.
DETROIT THEN HAS TWO OTHER AMAZING EVENTS THAT FOLLOW THIS SUMMER. THE GOLDCUP HYDRO PLANE RACES. THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING AND LONGEST RUNNING RACES IN DETROIT.
THE HYDROPLANES AMAZE ALL AND RUN FROM THE BELLE ISLE BRIDGE BACK TO THE FAMOUS DETROIT YACHT CLUB AND THEN CURVE TO THE SCHOENITH'S SPECTACULAR ROOSTERTAIL TURN. I HAVE BEEN PHOTOGRAPHING THIS EVENT SINCE 1962 WHEN LEE SCHOENITH AND JERRY SCHOENITH RACED IN THE GOLD CUP.
THE OTHER DETROIT EVENT WE RECOMMEND IS THE BAYVIEW MACKINAW SAIL RACE.
BRUCE HUBBARD
BONNIE LYNCH
BRADLEY HUBBARD
AUTO ADVISOR GROUP
EVENT INFORMATION:
The Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix returns to the Motor City May 30-June 1, 2014. The event will feature the cars of the Verizon IndyCar Series, the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship, the Pirelli World Challenge Series and the trucks of the SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Truck Series. The weekend collectively is referred to as the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix and it will feature the Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans IndyCar doubleheader.
WHEN:
Friday-Sunday - May 30-June 1, 2014
WHERE:
The Raceway at Belle Isle Park road course
The Raceway at Belle Isle Park road course
TRACK LENGTH:
2.3 miles
2.3 miles
BROADCAST COVERAGE (Subject to change):
Saturday, May 31, 2014 Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans Dual #1 (Verizon IndyCar Series)
Live national television coverage: ABC (Time - 3:30 pm)
Live Local television coverage: WXYZ
Live local radio coverage: WDFN (1130 AM)
Live national radio coverage: IMS Radio Network and Sirius satellite XM Radio Channel 94 (Verizon IndyCar Series)
Saturday, May 31, 2014 Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans Dual #1 (Verizon IndyCar Series)
Live national television coverage: ABC (Time - 3:30 pm)
Live Local television coverage: WXYZ
Live local radio coverage: WDFN (1130 AM)
Live national radio coverage: IMS Radio Network and Sirius satellite XM Radio Channel 94 (Verizon IndyCar Series)
Sunday, June 1, 2014 Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit presented by
Quicken Loans Dual #2 (Verizon IndyCar Series)
Live national television coverage: ABC (Time - 3:30 pm)
Live local television coverage: WXYZ
Live local radio coverage: WDFN (1130 AM)
Live national radio coverage: IMS Radio Network and Sirius satellite XM Radio Channel 94 (Verizon IndyCar Series)
Live national television coverage: ABC (Time - 3:30 pm)
Live local television coverage: WXYZ
Live local radio coverage: WDFN (1130 AM)
Live national radio coverage: IMS Radio Network and Sirius satellite XM Radio Channel 94 (Verizon IndyCar Series)
Saturday, May 31, 2014 Chevrolet Sports Car Classic presented by
the Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers (TUDOR United SportsCar Championship)
Live national television coverage: FOX Sports 1 or 2 (TBD; Time: - 12:00 pm)
Live local radio coverage: WDFN (1130 AM)
Live national radio coverage: MRN Radio Network and Sirius satellite XM Radio Channel 90
Sunday, June 15, 2014 Cadillac V-Series presented by the Metro Detroit Cadillac Dealers (Pirelli World Challenge)
Taped national television coverage: NBC Sports Network (Time - 2:30 pm)
Re-air: Saturday, June 21, NBC Sports Network (Time - 12:00 am)
Live national television coverage: FOX Sports 1 or 2 (TBD; Time: - 12:00 pm)
Live local radio coverage: WDFN (1130 AM)
Live national radio coverage: MRN Radio Network and Sirius satellite XM Radio Channel 90
Sunday, June 15, 2014 Cadillac V-Series presented by the Metro Detroit Cadillac Dealers (Pirelli World Challenge)
Taped national television coverage: NBC Sports Network (Time - 2:30 pm)
Re-air: Saturday, June 21, NBC Sports Network (Time - 12:00 am)
Sunday, June 21, 2014 SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks Series
Taped national television coverage: NBC Sports Network (Time - 12:30 am)
Taped national television coverage: NBC Sports Network (Time - 12:30 am)
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Below is the basic schedule of events for the 2014 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. The full detailed weekend schedule will be posted closer to the event and all events are subject to change.
Below is the basic schedule of events for the 2014 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. The full detailed weekend schedule will be posted closer to the event and all events are subject to change.
Friday, May 30 (Comerica Bank Free Prix Day)
Verizon IndyCar Series practice and qualifying, TUDOR United SportsCar Championship practice and qualifying, Pirelli World Challenge Series practice, SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Truck Series practice, qualifying and Race #1.
Verizon IndyCar Series practice and qualifying, TUDOR United SportsCar Championship practice and qualifying, Pirelli World Challenge Series practice, SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Truck Series practice, qualifying and Race #1.
Saturday, May 31
Verizon IndyCar Series warm-up and the Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans Dual #1, TUDOR United SportsCar Championship practice and Chevrolet Sports Car Classic presented by the Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers, Pirelli World Challenge Series qualifying and Cadillac V-Series Challenge presented by the Metro Detroit Cadillac Dealers Race #1, SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Truck Series practice, Verizon IndyCar Series and TUDOR United SportsCar Championship autograph sessions.
Verizon IndyCar Series warm-up and the Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans Dual #1, TUDOR United SportsCar Championship practice and Chevrolet Sports Car Classic presented by the Metro Detroit Chevy Dealers, Pirelli World Challenge Series qualifying and Cadillac V-Series Challenge presented by the Metro Detroit Cadillac Dealers Race #1, SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Truck Series practice, Verizon IndyCar Series and TUDOR United SportsCar Championship autograph sessions.
Sunday, June 1
Verizon IndyCar Series warm-up and the Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans Dual #2, Pirelli World Challenge Series Cadillac V-Series Challenge presented by the Metro Detroit Cadillac Dealers Race #2, SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Truck Series qualifying and Race #2.
Verizon IndyCar Series warm-up and the Chevrolet Indy Dual in Detroit presented by Quicken Loans Dual #2, Pirelli World Challenge Series Cadillac V-Series Challenge presented by the Metro Detroit Cadillac Dealers Race #2, SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Truck Series qualifying and Race #2.
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.
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 2014 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, please contact Tavi Fulkerson at the Fulkerson Group - tavi@fulkersongroup.com or (248) 593-9740
For information on sponsorship packages for the 2014 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 2014 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, please contact Tavi Fulkerson at the Fulkerson Group - tavi@fulkersongroup.com or (248) 593-9740
For information on hospitality options for the 2014 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 2014 Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix, please contact Sheila Brown at Andiamo Catering and Events - sbrown@splendidplates.com or (248) 643-6000.
For food vendor inquiries at the 2014 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 $7 million in lasting improvements to Belle Isle:
Since the Grand Prix returned to Belle Isle in 2007, event organizers have made over $7 million in lasting improvements to Belle Isle:
- Installing over 230,000 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, the Belle Isle Casino and the Belle Isle Boat Club
- 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:
The Grand Prix generated over $46 million in total spending for the Metro Detroit region in 2013. Over 95,000 people attended the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix events in 2007, 2008 and 2012.
The Grand Prix generated over $46 million in total spending for the Metro Detroit region in 2013. Over 95,000 people attended the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix events in 2007, 2008 and 2012.
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