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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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Event Schedule

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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
Castroneves pleads in tax evasion charges
Two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and "Dancing With the Stars" winner Helio Castroneves pleaded not guilty Friday to tax evasion and conspiracy charges.
Castroneves appearing in court to face tax charges
Two-time Indianapolis 500 champion and "Dancing With the Stars" winner Helio Castroneves will appear in federal court in Miami Friday after a grand jury returned a tax evasion indictment against the 33- year-old Brazilian race car driver.
Racing world mourns the death of Paul Newman
Legendary actor, entrepreneur philanthropist and racer Paul Newman died Friday night at his home in Westport, CT after a long battle with cancer. He was 83.
Castroneves wins by inches, Dixon clinches title
The 2008 IndyCar Series season ended in dramatic fashion Sunday as Helio Castroneves nipped Scott Dixon to the finish line by inches to win the Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 at the Chicagoland Speedway. Castroneves finished 0.0033 of a second ahead of Dixon in the second closest finish in series history.
Briscoe on the pole for season-finale at Chicagoland
Ryan Briscoe will start on the pole for Sunday's IndyCar Series season-ending Peak Antifreeze Indy 300 at the Chicagoland Speedway. The No.6 Team Penske driver circled the 1.5-mile oval four times in one minute, 41.4190 seconds (215.818 m.p.h.).
Wheldon rejoining Panther Racing
Former Indianapolis 500 and IndyCar Series champion Dan Wheldon will return to Panther Racing six years after he made his series debut with the team.
Franchitti in, Wheldon out at Ganassi in '09
Target Chip Ganassi Racing announced Tuesday that Dario Franchitti will replace Dan Wheldon in the team's No.10 car, starting in 2009. Franchitti, the 2007 Indianapolis 500 winner and IndyCar Series champion, will return to the open-wheel ranks after spending less than a year in NASCAR Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series competition. He plans to make several more Nationwide starts this year.
Wilson wins at Detroit, Castroneves still alive in title race
Rookie Justin Wilson picked up his first IndyCar Series victory Sunday by winning the Detroit Indy Grand Prix at The Raceway at Belle Isle. Helio Castroneves led a race-high 53 laps, but had to give up the lead to Wilson when he was penalized for blocking with less than 20 laps to go.
Dixon outruns Castroneves for pole at Belle Isle
After a disappointing performance last weekend at the Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA, IndyCar Series points leader Scott Dixon rebounded Saturday by winning the pole for the Detroit Indy Grand Prix at The Raceway at Belle Isle. The No.9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing driver rounded the 2.07-mile road course in one minute, 12.2861 seconds (103.090 m.p.h.).
Castroneves revives title hopes with Sonoma victory
Helio Castroneves snapped a 29-race winless streak in the IndyCar Series Sunday with a victory in the Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County at the Infineon Raceway. The No.3 Team Penske driver started on the pole and led 51 of 80 laps. He crossed the finish line 5.2926 seconds ahead of teammate Ryan Briscoe for his first victory since April 2007 at St. Petersburg, FL.


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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