Detroit Grand Prix’s split pits adds intrigue to IndyCar race’s return downtown
1 year, 7 months ago

Detroit Grand Prix’s split pits adds intrigue to IndyCar race’s return downtown

Associated Press  

DETROIT — IndyCar is throwing two new wrinkles — and a lot of bumps — at its drivers in the Motor City. “We’re going to find out if we can get along this weekend,” Indianapolis 500 champion and Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden said. “I think it’s innovation,” Arrow McLaren driver Pato O’Ward said. If it doesn’t, well, we tried.” The Detroit Grand Prix is trying to make another run at hosting the event downtown — under IndyCar owner and Motor City advocate Roger Penske — after having races on a 2.5 mile course in the same area from 1989-91 before moving to Belle Isle. “It’s too tight for INDYCARs,” said Palou, who drives for Chip Ganassi Racing.

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Scott Dixon wins record 4th Detroit Grand Prix, becoming 1st IndyCar driver to win 2 this season
7 months, 1 week ago

Scott Dixon wins record 4th Detroit Grand Prix, becoming 1st IndyCar driver to win 2 this season

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Scott Dixon made some savvy decisions, choosing not to pit for rain tires early and calculating that he would have enough fuel to finish, that paid off at the Detroit Grand Prix. Dixon won a record fourth Detroit Grand Prix, outlasting the competition in a caution-filled race on Sunday to become the first IndyCar driver with two victories …

Alex Palou wins Detroit Grand Prix in IndyCar’s return to downtown track
1 year, 7 months ago

Alex Palou wins Detroit Grand Prix in IndyCar’s return to downtown track

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Alex Palou went from critic to champion in a day. He started and finished first in the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday, roughly 24 hours after the IndyCar points leader said the street course was too tight and short for the series. The Spaniard, who won the Indianapolis Grand Prix, led 74 of 100 laps on Detroit’s new …

Detroit Grand Prix provides IndyCar drivers with fresh start after Indy 500
1 year, 7 months ago

Detroit Grand Prix provides IndyCar drivers with fresh start after Indy 500

Associated Press  

DETROIT — The Detroit Grand Prix, coming off Josef Newgarden’s win at the Indianapolis 500, provides drivers and teams with a chance for a fresh start for the rest of the season. “We have to define quickly what the problems were and how we’re going to put solutions in place.” The Detroit Grand Prix will present 27 drivers, and their …

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