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Detroit Grand Prix: What IndyCar Drivers Face on Twisty Streets.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by RACER

The new downtown Detroit street circuit is proving to be a unique challenge for NTT IndyCar Series teams and drivers, with a short, narrow, and bumpy track that promises to be one of the most challenging for passing or trying to find a clear piece of road during qualifying. One of the big question marks is how the unique split pitlane will factor into the race, with drivers needing to figure out who's going first in there. The new layout will give the teams' damper programs a chance to shine, with the emphasis on mechanical grip rather than downforce.

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IndyCar's Detroit Grand Prix: A Downtown Return with Split Pitlane and Trans Am TA2.

Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Race

IndyCar returns to a downtown street circuit in Detroit, replacing the Belle Isle venue on the calendar. The track is 1.7 miles long and features a split pitlane, with half the field pitting on the left and half on the right. The event is supported heavily by Penske Entertainment and promises to be one of the most fan-friendly events of the year, with more than half of the circuit open to the public free of charge. The track is similar to the Detroit Grand Prix Formula 1 layout of the 1980s, with tight corners and a long straight where cars will reach around 190mph.

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