Racing Toward Impact: The Grand Prix in Downtown Detroit

Tuesday, May 06, 2025

11:00 am - 1:30 pm

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Santino Ferrucci

NTT INDYCAR Series
AJ Foyt Enterprises

Myles Rowe

INDY NXT by Firestone
ABEL Motorsports

About THIS MEETING

Join us for an exciting panel discussion on the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear! Celebrating its third year back at its original home on the streets of Downtown Detroit, this year’s event will take place on the iconic 1.7-mile, nine-turn street circuit that runs along the award-winning Detroit Riverwalk from May 30-June 1, 2025.

Since its return to Downtown Detroit in 2023, the Grand Prix has connected communities and generated millions in total spending. The panel will delve into the economic benefits of the Grand Prix for Southeastern Michigan, emphasizing its role in bringing Detroit to an international audience and creating an inclusive experience for fans.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the positive impact of hosting NTT INDYCAR SERIES and IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship races in the Motor City and to engage with key figures in the motorsports community.

ABOUT CAREER READINESS ACADEMY

If your schedule permits, please stay after the program for a few minutes and network with over 250 DEC Career Readiness Academy (CRA) graduates.

This meeting includes the culmination of our CRA program, which is the opportunity for our high school students to utilize the skills they learned during the 6-month career exploration program by networking. To learn more about CRA, click here.

PRESIDING OFFICER

Tony Michaels
President & CEO
The Parade Company

MODERATOR

Bud Denker
Chairman, Detroit Grand Prix
President, Penske Corporation

PODCAST

FULL MEETING VIDEO

MEETING GALLERY

CAREER READINESS ACADEMY GRADUATION

VENUE

Huntington Place

1 Washington Blvd,
Detroit, MI 48226, MI 48070 United States

DETAILS

Tuesday, May 06, 2025
11:00 am - 1:30 pm