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2008 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix

Labor Day weekend – August 29-31, 2008

Parking and Transportation

The Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix offers round-trip shuttle service that runs continuously from locations in Downtown Detroit, the suburbs and Windsor, Ontario. Grand Prix public parking is NOT available on Belle Isle.

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Ticket Information

Event Schedule

Track Map

Official Grand Prix site
Detroit Grand Prix News
Become a Indy Car Driver
Ever wonder how it feels to be behind the wheel of a Grand Prix Indy Car? INSIDE: TOM LEYDEN TAKES YOU BEHIND THE WHEEL OF A GRAND PRIX INDY CAR Video Watch Video
Grand Prix - Roger Penske
Roger Penske live at the Grand Prix. INSIDE: DON SHANE TALKS TO ROGER PENSKE ABOUT HIS "RACING" LEGACY Video Watch Video
Meijer Fun Zone At Grand Prix
Meijer Fun Zone at the Grand Prix. Video Watch Video
Grand Prix - Bobby Rahal
Carolyn Clifford has a live interview with Bobby Rahal. Video Watch Video
Grand Prix - Bruno Junqueia
One thing this Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix is not short of - Brazilian Drivers. Video Watch Video
Grand Prix - Michael & Mario Andretti
It's been a memorable year for the Andretti Family. Video Watch Video
Grand Prix - Ryan Briscoe
Anyone familiar with the Indy Car Series knows the Penske name and one of Roger Penske's famous drivers is Helio Castroneves, but team Penske fields two cars. Video Watch Video
Grand Prix: Roaring Thunder on Belle Isle
Racing fun for the whole family is underway as the sounds of screaming race cars blaze across Belle Isle. INSIDE: Grand Prix Races & Events
BOSCH: "Good Clean Fun"
As the roar of engines dominates Belle Isle and the Detroit Grand Prix race course, some Bosch engineers are quietly celebrating a new diesel engine they have developed that is a whole lot quieter than the standard race car motor.

INSIDE: Don Shane Reports on the Engine Bosch Officials are Calling "Good Clean Fun" Video Watch Video
"Meijer Fun Zone" at Detroit Grand Prix
There is something for everyone this weekend on Belle Isle as the Detroit Grand Prix...and that includes kids Video Watch Video
Detroit Grand Prix Video
Bud Denker LIVE
Tom Leyden Reports
Helio Castroneves LIVE
Tom Leyden Reports
Grand Prix Practice Report: 8/29/08
Don Shane and Tom Leyden wrap up the action on the track during Friday's practice at Belle Isle.
Bosch: "Good Clean Fun"
Don Shane Reporting
"Meijer Fun Zone" at Detroit Grand Prix
Don Shane Reporting
IRL News
IRL names Bernard as new CEO
Randy Bernard, a longtime top executive at Professional Bull Riders, Inc., has been named as the new chief executive officer of the Indy Racing League, which is the sanctioning body of the Izod IndyCar Series.
Tony George's IndyCar team ceases operations
Tony George's IndyCar race team Vision Racing has suspended operations due to lack of sponsorship, the team announced on Thursday.
Patrick reveals partial Nationwide schedule for 2010
JR Motorsports announced during a press conference held on Thursday that IndyCar racing star Danica Patrick will attempt to qualify for the February 20 Nationwide Series race at Auto Club Speedway in California and then the February 27 event at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Indy 500 schedule in May trimmed by one week
As a cost-cutting measure, the Indianapolis 500 will have one fewer week of track activity in May, starting in 2010.


Grand Prix: One on One
Helio Castroneves Post Grand Prix; 8/31/08
It was supposed to be the Spiderman's day, his show, his second straight win on the Indycar circuit but instead it became his 8th second place finish of the year and the most frustrating. Helio and Don talk about what happened.
Justin Wilson Post Grand Prix: 8/31/08
Young Mr. Wilson blew by Helio and went on to win the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. Our Don Shane had a chat with the rookie who stole the show.
Big Boy CEO Tony Michaels Speaks to Don Shane
Don Shane Reporting
Firestone's Mike Martini Speaks With Stephen Clark
Stephen Clark Reporting
Bosche
Bosche Vice President of Engineering, Johannes Rueger, talks about Bosche's "Good, Clean, Fun" slogan.
Firestone
Consumer Automotive President Mike Martini talks about the relationship between the Andretti family and Firestone.

Race Day Coverage
Wednesday, 8/ 27 8-9pm
PRIME TIME EDITION

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This one-hour special hosted by Action News Sports Anchor, Don Shane, will provide a comprehensive look at the 2008 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. The program features interviews with key drivers, team owners and a select group of Metro Detroiters that led the efforts for the Grand Prix’s return to Detroit.

Friday, 8/29 7-7:30pm
THE GREEN FLAG SPECIAL

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Live from WXYZ-TV’s Belle Isle set, Action News will take you trackside for a complete summary of Free Prix Day. This action packed half-hour special will include driver and team interviews, highlights from the day’s time trials and look ahead to Saturday’s American Le Mans series and Sunday’s Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix race.

Sunday, 8/31 9-10:30am
START YOUR ENGINES

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Live from the WXYZ-TV Belle Isle Studio, WXYZ-TV will kick-off Grand Prix coverage with a 90-minute program featuring a comprehensive look at race day activities with updated weather and traffic information designed for racing fans. The program will also include driver and team interviews.

Sunday, 8/31 12-1pm
RACE DAY EDITION

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Live from the WXYZ-TV Belle Isle Studio, WXYZ-TV will provide comprehensive ‘day of’ coverage of the Detroit Grand Prix. The Program will include exclusive interviews with drivers, team management and provide live coverage of fans as they arrive at the track.

Sunday, 8/31 2-3:30pm
PIT PASS SPECIAL

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Live from the WXYZ-TV Belle Isle Studio, WXYZ-TV’s Don Shane will give Grand Prix viewers a trackside view of the day’s big race. The program will include interviews with city and event officials, drivers and racing analysts.

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