Detroit Grand Prix

Colton Herta Blitzes Qualifying With Record Lap, Gets Andretti Motorsports its First Pole Position of the Season

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The Detroit Grand Prix is less than 24 hrs away but qualifying proved to be an exciting precursor for Andretti Motorsports when driver Colton Herta managed to get the team its first pole position of the season with a scorching fast lap time of 1:00.547 in the No. 26 Honda at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix. Herta’s time places Honda in prime spot for tomorrow’s races Herta’s impressive lap time capped off a busy day of qualifying for the Grand Prix with Honda gaining control of the front row with fellow Honda driver Alex Palou in the N0. 10 Chip …

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Josef Newgarden Has Contract Extended by Team Penske, Will Race Beyond 2024 Under Penske Banner

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Josef Newgarden is having a strong 2024 season, and with the veteran driver coming off of back-to-back victories at the Indy 500. Newgarden is preparing to expand on this success with a new contract extension that not only locks him into Team Penske but will also see him continue to represent the team for the next few years.    “Josef Newgarden is a true winner, and we are excited that he will continue as a part of Team Penske for years to come,” said team owner Roger Penske. “What he did Sunday in the Indianapolis 500 shows how Josef consistently …

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Will Power Records Third Belle Isle Victory, Nabs 100th Win For Chevrolet

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History was made on Belle Isle during the 2022 Detroit Grand Prix. Not only was it the final race on the island before the event moves to the streets of downtown Detroit, but also the place where Chevrolet recorded its 100th Detroit Grand Prix victory thanks to the help of Team Penske’s Will Power who recorded his third Belle Isle victory and finally had a chance to go for a swim in the iconic Scott Fountain.   A Dominating Performance Accented By Riveting Conclusion   The 70-lap race began with Josef Newgarden in the lead before Will Power took the …

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