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Penske brings racing downtown.

Detroiter • June-July, 2007 • FEATURE

The return of the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix can be credited to Roger Penske. Featuring cars of the American Le Mans Series and the IndyCar Series, the event will put the city on wheels this Labor Day Weekend at the new Raceway on the Belle Isle road course. In addition to the racing, national and local musical acts are expected to perform throughout the weekend and there will be a Family Fun Zone. Tickets are on sale now at: www.detroitgp.com or through ticketmaster.

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Get Involved. Businesses, big and small, can get in on the action. Encourage your staff to get involved by volunteering at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. Volunteers can sign up directly through the Detroit Grand Prix website by clicking the "Volunteer" link. Sponsorships offer another option for companies looking for a unique and exciting venue to entertain clients. Learn more about both at www.detroitgp.com.

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Did You Know?

A provision has been made to enable all net proceeds raised by the Grand Prix to fund measures to preserve and improve Belle Isle. The Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix has also earmarked $100,000 to a fund restricted to the improvement and preservation of Belle Isle. This commitment will grow incrementally over each year of the event's five-year contract.

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Track Schedule

Friday, August 31, 2007

* IndyCar Practice

* American Le Mans practice and qualifying

* Kiein Tools American Le Mans Series Series Pit Crew Challenge

Saturday, September 1, 2007

* IndyCar practice and qualifying

* Detroit Sports Car Challenge presented by Bosch:3:15-6:00 p.m. ET

Sunday, September 2, 2007

* Detroit Indy Grand Prix presented by Firestone:3:45 p.m. ET


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Copyright 2007, Gale Group. All rights reserved. Gale Group is a Thomson Corporation Company.
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