The upcoming Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear has announced its plan to enhance its environmental impact.
Race organizers used Earth Day this week to present their sustainability plan for the 2024 race, which will take place from May 31 to June 2 on the streets of downtown Detroit.
Detroit Grand Prix President Michael Montri said the race will again strive to earn a Gold certification from the Council for Responsible Sport.
"We were so proud that the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear was recognized for its positive social and environmental impact last year by becoming the first event in Michigan and the first motorsports event worldwide to reach Gold level certification," said Montri. "We look forward to making even more of an impact in 2024, and, with the help of our partners, the Grand Prix is committed to helping foster environmental and social change in our community, now and into the future."
The Grand Prix will put the following initiatives into effect.
Penske Truck Rental will expand its partnership with the Grand Prix to offset carbon travel emissions for fans, and also for operational and mobile fuel combustion during the event.
Broaden its recycling and waste diversion programs during the race.
Every NTT IndyCar Series car competing in the Grand Prix will once again run on 100 per cent Shell Renewable Race Fuel made from sugarcane waste blended with renewable components sourced from non-food waste.
All NTT IndyCar Series trucks and team transporters will continue to operate on renewable diesel fuel.
All cars at the Grand Prix will race with the green-banded Firestone Firehawk alternate race tires that feature sustainable natural rubber derived from the guayule desert shrub.
The first-ever IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship will bring hybrid engine technology to the Grand Prix with cars competing in the GTP class.
The Grand Prix continues to work with local schools as well as the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Michigan to incorporate local programs that highlight arts, culture, and entrepreneurship in neighborhoods across the city.
Nearly 30 locally-owned businesses representing each district in Detroit will be featured in the unique “Small Business Straightaway” located in Campus Martius Park.
The 2023 race was the first time the Grand Prix was run in downtown Detroit after many years on Belle Isle. Last year's Grand Prix provided a $104.4-million U.S. economic boost for Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb Counties.