Honoring Detroit’s rich automotive heritage while celebrating the car culture in the Motor City, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear and the Detroit Auto Show are teaming up to bring a turbocharged car show to Downtown Detroit this summer. Detroit Grand Prix Cruise Night presented by the Detroit Auto Show will take place on Friday night, May 30. Classic cars, customized rides, hot rods, muscle cars, exotic vehicles and more will be displayed on the actual race circuit as the free, family-focused event will bring a cruisin’ close to the opening day of action at the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.
Incorporating the signature Turn 3 hairpin turn on the 1.7-mile Detroit Grand Prix street circuit, Cruise Night vehicles will drive onto the track once the racing activity has concluded for the evening and cruisers will then park and display their rides on the long Jefferson Avenue front stretch leading into Turn 3. Fans will be able to enter the track surface free of charge to check out the cool vehicle display and enjoy a summer evening full of fun and automotive appreciation in the Motor City.
“We are excited to welcome car enthusiasts, families and everyone to be part of this cool new addition to this summer’s Grand Prix,” said Michael Montri, President of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. “Detroit Grand Prix Cruise Night presented by the Detroit Auto Show will celebrate the tradition of automotive heritage and innovation in Detroit and what a great backdrop for a Friday night car show – on the Grand Prix track with some of the most iconic landmarks in the city all around you.”
Detroit Grand Prix Cruise Night presented by the Detroit Auto Show will also feature some unique experiences for fans throughout the evening, including tech talks with industry insiders, food trucks, music and more on the Grand Prix track. Once the evening’s activities are complete, the cruisin’ cars on display will continue race direction to complete a lap of the circuit before exiting the track.
To learn more about participating in Detroit Grand Prix Cruise Night presented by the Detroit Auto Show, visit DetroitGP.com and sign up for more information.
The 35th Grand Prix event in the City’s history will return to the 1.7-mile, nine-turn Streets of Downtown Detroit circuit that runs along the award-winning Detroit Riverwalk, May 30-June 1, 2025. With new viewing options and entertainment packages, fans can purchase tickets at www.DetroitGP.com/Tickets or through the event’s Ticket Hotline at 888-811-PRIX (7749). For more information on the 2025 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, visit www.DetroitGP.com.
ABOUT THE DETROIT GRAND PRIX
The Detroit Grand Prix is a 501(c)3 organization and a subsidiary of the Downtown Detroit Partnership. Scheduled for May 30-June 1, 2025, the event will return to the Streets of Downtown Detroit. The Grand Prix will include the Chevrolet INDYCAR Grand Prix featuring the cars of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, the sports cars of the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the rising stars of racing competing in INDY NXT by Firestone. For more information, visit www.DetroitGP.com and follow our social media pages at www.facebook.com/detroitgp, www.x.com/detroitgp and www.instagram.com/detroitgp
ABOUT THE DETROIT AUTO SHOW
Recognized as one of the world’s most influential automotive events, the Detroit Auto Show offers a platform for cutting-edge automotive and mobility innovations. With immersive experiences, brand-defining vehicles, and hands-on activations, the show invites attendees to witness the future of mobility.
Highlights of the 2025 Detroit Auto Show:
- Media Day, Friday, Jan. 10
- Charity Preview, Friday, Jan. 10
- Industry Days and AutoMobili-D, Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16 (Exclusive Industry Access 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.)
- Mobility Global Forum, Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16
- Future Leaders Forum, Wednesday, Jan. 15 and Thursday, Jan. 16
- Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix, Friday, January 17
- Public Show, Saturday, Jan. 11 through Monday, Jan. 20
For more details, visit detroitautoshow.com.
Auto Show press contact: Heather George, hgeorge@loviogeorge.com
