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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. Click here for more information >>	Ticket Information Event Schedule Track Map Official Grand Prix site

Detroit Grand Prix News

	Helio at Belle Isle The Detroit Grand Prix is just weeks away and one of the most popular drivers is in town to get ready. Watch Video
	Team to Beat - Corvette Racing Tom Leyden checks in with the Corvette Racing team as they gear up for the Grand Prix. Watch Video
	Grand Prix Looking For Volunteers The Detroit Grand Prix is looking for volunteers to help with this year's race. INSIDE: Watch Christy McDonald's Report Watch Video

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IRL News

	Dixon picks up record-tying sixth win this season Helio Castroneves did everything he could to finally score his first victory of the season, but the No.3 Team Penske driver ran out of fuel on the last lap as Scott Dixon passed him heading into the final turn to pick up his record-tying sixth win of the season.
	Dixon grabs pole for Kentucky Scott Dixon won the pole for Saturday's Meijer Indy 300 at the Kentucky Speedway. The No.9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing driver circled the 1.5-mile oval four times in 1 minute, 37.3293 seconds (218.968 m.p.h.).
	Kanaan, AGR agree to 5-year extension Tony Kanaan and Andretti Green Racing have reached a long-term agreement that will keep the 2004 IndyCar Series champion with the team through 2013.
	IndyCar Series releases '09 schedule, adds two new venues The IndyCar Series released its 2009 schedule with two new tracks added to the lineup.
	Dixon captures inaugural IndyCar race in Edmonton Scott Dixon won Saturday's inaugural Rexall Edmonton Indy at the Rexall Speedway located at City Centre Airport. The No.9 Target Chip Ganassi Racing driver crossed the finish line 5.9237 seconds ahead of Helio Castroneves.
	Briscoe on pole for inaugural race in Edmonton Ryan Briscoe captured the pole for Saturday's inaugural Rexall Edmonton Indy. The No.6 Team Penske driver circled the 1.973-mile, 14-turn temporary street/airport course in one minute, 0.7311 seconds (116.955 m.p.h.).
	IndyCar's golden girl needs to cool it Danica Patrick's series of on-track confrontations continued on Saturday when she had a tiff with Milka Duno at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, OH . Patrick approached Duno in her pit box after the practice session for Sunday's Honda Indy 200 to complain about the Venezuelan's driving style.
	Briscoe storms to victory at Mid-Ohio Ryan Briscoe won Sunday's Honda Indy 200 with a dominating performance at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Briscoe led 43 of 85 laps and crossed the finish line 7.2640 seconds ahead of his Team Penske teammate Helio Castroneves.
	Castroneves wins pole in Ohio Helio Castroneves captured the pole for Sunday's Honda Indy 200 at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course . The No.3 Team Penske driver rounded the 2.258-mile, 13-turn road course in one minute, 07.2480 seconds (120.878 m.p.h.).
	Dixon wins rain-shortened race in Nashville Scott Dixon took advantage of a controversial pit stop by Tony Kanaan to capture Saturday's rain-shortened Firestone Indy 200 at the Nashville Superspeedway.

Race Day Coverage

Wednesday, 8/ 27 8-9pm
PRIME TIME EDITION
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
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
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
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
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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	Team to Beat - Corvette Racing
	Grand Prix Volunteers Christy McDonald Reports
	Kanaan & Patrick Post-Race: 9/2/07 Tony and Danica talk about their 1-2 finish in the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.
	What a Finish! Don Shane's Race Recap Don Shane looks at an exciting afternoon where the return of racing to Detroit meant a few crashes and an exciting end.
	Fans Approve as Racing Returns to Detroit with a Roar Fans from metro Detroit and elsewhere were all smiles Sunday on Belle Isle. Glenn Zimmerman speaks to fans and offers a look at the Grand Prix experience.