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Detroit Grand Prix attracts record attendance over Memorial Day weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:45 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Detroit Grand Prix attracts record attendance over Memorial Day weekend

Summary

The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, held from May 29-31, attracted 156,000 fans, matching last year's attendance record. The IndyCar event, which has been hosted in downtown Detroit since 2023, saw increased concessions and merchandise sales. Viewer ratings also rose, with a 10% increase in audience from 2025 for the Sunday broadcast. Alex Palou won the race, leading 71 laps, marking his second victory at the Detroit Grand Prix. The qualifying broadcast on FS1 achieved a peak average of 343,000 viewers, the highest for this IndyCar season, aside from the Indianapolis 500.

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•156,000 fans attended the Detroit Grand Prix over Memorial Day weekend.
•Alex Palou led 71 laps to win the race.
•Sunday's viewership rose 10% compared to 2025.
•Qualifying broadcast peaked at 343,000 viewers.
•Event shows strong sales in merchandise and concessions.

Latest Updates

7:45 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Grand Prix officials report record numbers from race weekend

What they're saying

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The three-day event May 29-31 drew 156,000 fans, organizers say, matching the 2025 weekend, which is the record since the Grand Prix's return downtown
— Yahoo Sports

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