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Detroit Grand Prix organizers report record attendance, sustainability steps and youth programs ahead of race weekend
Summary
Organizers told the council they expect strong attendance for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix with new fences, sustainability certifications, expanded youth programs and small-business supports; event operations will include renewable diesel for trucks, recycling and community internships.
Organizers for the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix told Detroit City Council they expect a busy race weekend and outlined sustainability, economic and community programming tied to the event.
Letty, the Grand Prix presenter, said the street-circuit event is set for the last weekend of May and that the operation has matured after three years. “We bought all new block and fence this year. It was worth, every 1 of the million dollars we spent on it,” Letty said, describing new race infrastructure intended to shorten build time and reduce disruption.
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