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About The Raceway at Belle Isle

The Raceway at Belle Isle, housed on Belle Isle Park in Detroit, Michigan, is a storied temporary street circuit that hosted major motorsport events from 1992 through 2022. While the track isn’t active today, the island’s Grand Prix history remains a key chapter in Detroit’s racing heritage. The park sits at 99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit, MI 48207, and has drawn as many as 95,000–100,000 spectators over a race weekend at its peak. We’ve got the essentials to help you understand how events were run, how to access the island, where to park, and where to stay or dine when you’re visiting the Detroit area.

Because Belle Isle was a temporary street circuit with two layouts—Original Grand Prix Circuit (1992–1997, 2007–2008, 2012) and Grand Prix Circuit (1998–2001, 2013–2019, 2021–2022)—event logistics varied by year. Transit options included DDOT bus service, a Detroit People Mover connection, and downtown shuttles during events; access to the island used the MacArthur Bridge. For a seamless future visit to Detroit motorsport history, consider our affiliate recommendations for nearby hotels and dining that keep you close to the action without the hassle of on-island parking, which historically required downtown parking and shuttles. The Detroit Grand Prix returned to downtown Detroit in 2023, while Belle Isle remains a landmark of the city’s racing legacy.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: Raceway on Belle Isle Park, Belle Isle Park, Detroit, Michigan (address for the park: 99 Pleasure Drive, Detroit, MI 48207).
  • Opened: June 5, 1992; Closed: June 5, 2022.
  • Venue type: Temporary street circuit (Belle Isle) used for the Detroit Grand Prix across CART/IndyCar and IMSA days; two layouts were used over the years: Original Grand Prix Circuit (1992–1997, 2007–2008, 2012) and Grand Prix Circuit (1998–2001, 2013–2019, 2021–2022).
  • Notable events hosted: Detroit Grand Prix (CART/IndyCar), IMSA SportsCar Championship, Trans-Am, Stadium Super Trucks, Pirelli World Challenge among others.
  • Capacity/attendance: Historically about 95,000–100,000 total over a race weekend on Belle Isle; daily reserved grandstand capacity around 30,000 at peak times (varied by year).
  • Transit: DDOT bus service (#12 Conant) stops near Belle Isle; Detroit People Mover and downtown shuttle systems supported access during events; island access via MacArthur Bridge.
  • Parking: No public parking on Belle Isle during Grand Prix events; downtown parking plus shuttle options used (Franklin Garage, etc.).
  • Nearby hotels: The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit (1114 Washington Blvd), Shinola Hotel (1400 Woodward Ave) as popular downtown options.
  • Current status: Belle Isle Raceway is not active; Detroit Grand Prix returned to downtown Detroit in 2023 and continues there.