Talks continue on the possibility of a Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle in 2007, perhaps on Labor Day weekend.
“We are getting closer and, yes, things with Penske, Belle Isle, continue to move forward in a very positive manner,” Indy Racing League vice president of public relations John Griffin said this week.
Birmingham businessman Roger Penske, an IRL team owner, has had discussions with city officials about a return to racing in Detroit. Bud Denker, executive vice president of Penske’s United Auto Group, was optimistic things were headed in the right direction regarding the first race in the downtown vicinity since 2001.
“Roger continues to have discussions with members of the Detroit City Council, the mayor and the Friends of Belle Isle,” Denker said. “Discussions have been positive thus far, but we are not to the point of finalization. But we think bringing races back to the city will be terrific.”
Griffin said the IRL’s 2007 schedule should be completed within the next 10 days. Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn is expected to host an IRL race July 22.
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Im sure the 3 people who care are thrilled.