Detroit Grand Prix Free Day

Fans watch from the grandstands in front of Huntington Place as NTT IndyCar series cars make the turn and head east on Jefferson Avenue toward the GM Renaissance Center during practice on Friday in downtown Detroit.

A pack of NTT IndyCars enter Turn 3 during their first practice on the Detroit Grand Prix track in downtown Detroit.

Accelerating Performance’s Aston Martin Vantage enters turn 1 at the corner of Rivard and Franklin Streets during IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge qualifying heats.

Lauren Candela, of L.A., born in Troy, takes pictures near Hart Plaza during Indy NXT practice, Friday, June 2, 2023.

Driver Hello Castroneves's car is headed to the technical inspection tent during the Detroit Grand Prix practice and qualifying sessions in Downtown Detroit, Michigan on June 2, 2023.

The Trans Am series presented by Pirelli practice at the Detroit Grand Prix Friday session in Downtown Detroit, Michigan on June 2, 2023.

Teams and cars leave the “dual pit lane” after the first practice is over at the Detroit Grand Prix on Friday. The new track features teams lining both sides of pit lane instead of all being on the same side.

IndyCar driver banners and decorative lights hang above New Street at the Detroit Grand Prix.

DJ and producer A-Trak performs for the crowd gathered at Hart Plaza during the Detroit Grand Prix's fan day activities Friday.

Grammy Award-winning rapper Big Boi, of the Atlanta duo OutKast, performs for a large crowd at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit, MI.

The GM Renaissance Center reflects in the glasses of Grammy Award-winning rapper Big Boi, of the Atlanta duo OutKast, as he performs for a large crowd at the Detroit Grand Prix, Friday.

Grammy Award-winning rapper Big Boi, of the Atlanta duo OutKast, performs for a large crowd at the Detroit Grand Prix on Friday.

A fan listens and cheers for Grammy Award-winning rapper Big Boi, of the Atlanta duo OutKast, as he performs for a large crowd at Hart Plaza as part of the Detroit Grand Prix activities on Friday in Detroit.

IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge cars speed down Franklin Street toward turn 1 during qualifying.

A.J. Foyt Enterprises’s Santino Ferrucci sits in his car in the pits waiting to get back on the track during practice at the Detroit Grand Prix, Friday.

The Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team members stands at the ready at various points overlooking the racetrack and fan areas.

Will Powers goes past the finish line flag overhang during a practice run for the NTT Indycars at the Detroit Grand Prix Friday session in Downtown Detroit, Michigan on June 2, 2023.

Sydney Mohr,11, (pink top), of Allen Park watches the Trans AM Series practice 1 during free prix day at Detroit Grand Prix.Detroit. June, 2, 2023, Detroit, MI. Fan features, racing practice laps for daily coverage of Grand Prix race in downtown Detroit. June, 2, 2023, Detroit, MI. (Clarence Tabb Jr./Detroit News)

Fans watch the Trans Am Series practice 2 during free prix day at Detroit Grand Prix. Detroit. June, 2, 2023, Detroit, MI.

An unidentified man (didn't want to give his name) cover his ears as he watches the Trans Am Series practice 2 during free prix day at Detroit Grand Prix. Detroit. Detroit. June, 2, 2023, Detroit, MI.

Fans watch the Trans AM Series practice 1 during free prix day at Detroit Grand Prix. Detroit. June, 2, 2023, Detroit, MI.

A view from GM Wintergarden of drivers as they race during the Trans AM Series practice 1 during free prix day at Detroit Grand Prix. Detroit. June, 2, 2023, Detroit, MI.

Shannon Fifield, 29, of South Lyon, holds her 2-year-old son Zack Fifield as they watch Trans AM Series practice 1 during free prix day at Detroit Grand Prix on June, 2, 2023.

Fans line up to autographs from drivers during the Indy NXT drivers’ autograph session during free prix day at Detroit Grand Prix. Detroit. June, 2, 2023, Detroit, MI.

Mika Hulkkonen, 13, of Holly get an autograph fron Indy NXT driver Colin Kaminsky during the Indy NXT drivers autograph session during free prix day at Detroit Grand Prix.

Drivers make the turn on Jefferson at Griswold as they follow an Indycar Safety Team truck during the Michelin Pilot Challenge, Friday, June 2, 2023.

Drivers head south on Jefferson during Trans Am practice, Friday, June 2, 2023.

Michelin Pilot Challenge drivers slow down at The Rooftop Center Garage corner near the Port Authority of Detroit during an incident on the track, Friday, June 2, 2023.

NTT Indycar's make their way out of the dual pit area for a practice run at the Detroit Grand Prix Friday in Downtown Detroit, Michigan on June 2, 2023.

Dean Gunther, left, of Livonia, and his girlfriend, Bella Blondell, of Detroit, walk along the track on the north side of Jefferson, Friday, June 2, 2023.

Driver Josef Newgarden's car is moved to the technical inspection tent at the Detroit Grand Prix on practice and qualifying day, Friday in Detroit.

A handful of people walk around Hart Plaza during the Detroit Grand Prix, Friday, June 2, 2023.

The People Mover crosses Jefferson during Trans Am practice, Friday, June 2, 2023.

Mario Pellarin, of Windsor, Ontario, Canada is one of a handful of spectators in the grandstand at the end of Griswold, Friday, June 2, 2023.

Drivers head south on Jefferson during the Michelin Pilot Challenge, Friday, June 2, 2023.

Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden goes past the finish line flag overhang during a NTT Indycars practice run at the Detroit Grand Prix Friday session in Downtown Detroit, Michigan on June 2, 2023.

Xuefei Qi, left, of Troy, covers her head with a folder as she and other take pictures near Hart Plaza during Indy NXT practice, Friday, June 2, 2023.

Team Penske Chevrolet’s Josef Newgarden gives a media interview at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

A Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet crew member holds a steering wheel while the No. 77 car goes through the inspection tent at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Tire specialist, fabricator and jackman for Team Penske Chevrolet’s No. 2 car, Tom Jones takes depth measurements on tires with a micrometer before the first practice run at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Richard, Silas, and Elizabeth Roahde from Brighton walk through the paddock in their fourth Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Team Penske Chevrolet’s Josef Newgarden gives a media interview at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

The Turner Motorsport crew pulls a load of tires through the paddock at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

The A.J. Foyt Enterprises Chevrolet crew waits with the No. 14 car driven by Santino Ferrucci ahead of inspection at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Front wing inspector Kurt Hardley checks the weight, height, and wings of the No. 77 Juncos Hollinger Racing Chevrolet car during inspection at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Meyer Shank Racing’s Helio Castroneves, center, relaxes in the paddock with crew members at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Ed Carpenter Racing hosts a Chevrolet VIP employee group in the garage at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Brandon Nottigham of Greenville, South Carolina mounts a Michelin tire at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Mark “Big Dad” Taliaferro, left, and transport driver Jason Reynolds of Westfield, Indiana set up driver flags at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Mark “Big Dad” Taliaferro, left, and transport driver Jason Reynolds of Westfield, Indiana set up driver flags at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

The Chip Ganassi Racing team prepares to move the No. 8 car driven by Marcus Ericsson to the inspection tent at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Meyer Shank Racing’s Helio Castroneves has some fun with the Firestone Firehawk and young racing fan Sebastian Sutton, 5, during the autograph session at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Chip Ganassi Racing’s Scott Dixon signs a shirt for Cylis Turner, 7, of Croswell during the driver autograph session at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Marina Willisch of Brazil has her picture taken with Team Penske’s Josef Newgarden during the autograph session at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Vivian Stephens, 6, of Grosse Pointe Woods gets an autograph from Arrow McLaren’s Pato O'Ward during the autograph session at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Fans line up for driver autographs at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing’s Christian Lundgaard signs an autograph for Karolyn Ratclifffe of Indianapolis during the autograph session at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Van der Steur Racing’s Aston Martin Vantage comes out of Turn 5 and reflects in the Carl Levin Port Authority building along the Detroit River at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Turner Motorsport’s No. 96 BMW M4 comes out of Turn 4 during the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge practice at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Turner Motorsport’s No. 96 BMW M4 comes out of Turn 4 during the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge practice at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Multiple cars make the hairpin Turn 3 at Griswold and Jefferson Avenues during the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge practice at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

Stephen Cameron Racing’s No. 43 BMW M4 enters Turn 4 in the shadow of the GM Renaissance Center at the Detroit Grand Prix on June 2, 2023 in Detroit.

The pit and finish line areas at Detroit Grand Prix practice are seen in Downtown Detroit, Friday.

A parade of Corvettes of every year and color make their way around the track at the Detroit Grand Prix practice in downtown Detroit, Friday.

A racing crew works on a race car in the pit area at the Detroit Grand Prix track in downtown Detroit, Friday.

Activity is seen in the paddock and trailer area along the Detroit River at the Detroit Grand Prix race course in downtown Detroit.

The paddock and trailer area is seen along the Detroit River at the Detroit Grand Prix on Friday in Detroit.