DETROIT, Mich. – Thanks to Comerica Bank, fans will have the opportunity to experience all the fun and excitement of the 30th Grand Prix in Detroit’s history free of charge on Friday, May 31.
For the seventh consecutive year, Comerica Bank Free Prix Day will allow everyone to witness the first day of on-track activity at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear at no cost.
Fans are encouraged to visit the Raceway at Belle Isle Park, tour the paddock, watch the world-class racing action and experience all of the interactive games, displays and family fun at the Grand Prix, courtesy of Comerica Bank.
“We are excited to announce the return of Comerica Bank Free Prix Day and we encourage everyone to come down and experience the first day of the Grand Prix on Belle Isle,” said Michael Montri, President of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. “Free Prix Day is a tradition at the Grand Prix and, thanks to Comerica Bank, we look forward to celebrating the 30th Grand Prix event in Detroit with all of our fans at no charge on Friday, May 31st.”
Comerica and Grand Prix officials will visit Cass Technical High School in Detroit this afternoon and surprise a group of about 40 kids with a trip to the popular summertime festival. The students will get a first-hand look at how science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) is put into action in racing when they visit the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear for Free Prix Day as special guests of Comerica Bank.
The select group of students will have the opportunity to see how the STEM initiatives they have studied in school translate to the race track, as they will get a behind the scenes tour of the Grand Prix on their trip to Belle Isle.
The afternoon’s event as Cass Tech will celebrate the return of Comerica Bank Free Prix Day and feature a panel discussion with Comerica Bank Executive Vice President and General Auditor – and Cass Tech graduate – Christine Moore; IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship driver Pipo Derani; and Cadillac Racing Program Manager Laura Klauser; along with Montri.
“It is an honor for us to collaborate with the Detroit Grand Prix once again and offer our community the opportunity to experience up-close one of Michigan’s biggest and unique attractions,” said Mike Ritchie, Comerica Bank Michigan Market President. “To see so many families visit Belle Isle and take part in all the exciting activities available throughout the day has been such a joy over the past six years. We are excited to continue partnering on this free day.
“The Grand Prix has a long, successful tradition in Detroit and Free Prix Day has become one of the marquee events that makes it so special.”