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A list of articles and media coverage relating to the Grand Prix on Belle Isle:
Citizen group resists Grand Prix: A summer of serenity on Belle Isle. Spring 2020, Issue XII Riverwise (only available in the hard copy edition.)
Opinion: Extending Belle Isle Grand Prix to two weekends in 2021 is a violation of a public sanctuary 10.09.20 MetroTimes
Behind the state’s decision to extend Grand Prix on Belle Isle to two weekends in 2021 10.08.20 Planet Detroit
How Has flooding impacted Belle Isle’s ‘imperiled’ Wet-Mesic Flatwoods forest? 08.28.20 Planet Detroit
Michigan State Parks, Belle Isle See Surge in Attendance But Low Staffing 08.24.20 WDET
Belle Isle offers respite for Detroiters weary from coronavirus 07.29.20 Bridge Detroit
https://www.bridgedetroit.com/belle-isle-offers-respite-for-detroiters-weary-from-coronavirus/
Profiles in nature: Birding in place with Feral Detroit 06.11.20 Planet Detroit
https://planetdetroit.org/2020/06/profiles-in-nature-birding-in-place-with-feral-detroit/
A rehab project on Detroit’s Belle Isle last year was supposed to be a win for wildlife and visitors – instead, the park is still flooding 05.08.20 Detour Detroiter
https://detourdetroiter.com/belle-isle-flooding-detroit-2020/
Whitmer says crowds on Belle Isle concerning 05.05.20 The Detroit News
Flooding on Belle Isle has resumed. What does that mean for 2020 and beyond? 04.24.20 Planet Detroit
Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle Cancelled, Will Return in 2021 04.07.20 WDET
Detroit’s 2020 Grand Prix on Belle Isle canceled due to coronavirus 04.06.20 MetroTimes
Belle Isle to get new dam, pump repairs to stem flooding 02.04.20 The Detroit News
Should the Detroit auto show park on Belle Isle? 07.26.19 Detour Detroiter
https://detourdetroiter.com/detroit-auto-show-belle-isle-park/
The problem with turning the “jewel of Detroit” into a race track 05.30.19 Detour Detroiter
https://detourdetroiter.com/the-problem-with-turning-the-jewel-of-detroit-into-a-race-track/
A Rising Detroit River Promises Another Soggy Summer For Belle Isle 02.21.20 Deadline Detroit
The Grand Prix's construction takes a lot longer than Detroit's other major events 07.17.19 Metro TImes
Letter: Grand Prix damages Belle Isle 05.30.19 The Detroit News
Betzold: Grand Prix Takeover Of Belle Isle Won't End Until Media Lapdogs Start Biting 05.29.19 Deadline Detroit
Detroit’s Belle Isle Park Is About to Become a Racetrack Again CityLab 05.28.19
Protesters on Belle Isle: 'Find a new place for your car race' 05.25.19 The Detroit News
PROTESTERS WANT GRAND PRIX OFF BELLE ISLE 05.24.19 CKLW Am 800
Should The Grand Prix Race On Belle Isle? This Group Says No 05.23.19 Daily Detroit
Belle Isle is a mess. Here's what's happening to Detroit's island jewel 05.04.19 Detroit Free Press
Grand Prix sponsorship avoids scrutiny. Opponent asks: 'How was this approved?' 05.02.19 Windsor Star
Belle Isle Isle is a construction zone nearly 6 weeks ahead of Grand Prix. 04.22.19 MetroTimes
Betzold: Who is Belle Isle For? An Auto Race Or The Thousands Who Just Want Their Park Back? 04.19.18 Deadline Detroit
The Theft of Belle Isle. Winter/Spring 2019, Issue IX Riverwise
State pimps out Belle Isle to Grand Prix for at least three more years. 08.10.18 MetroTimes
Detroit June 2020. 2020 Show. n.d. North American International Auto Show
Detroit Auto Show Move to June to bring more crowds: that’s the point. 07.28.18 Detroit Free Press
Detroit auto show moving to June in 2020. 07.10.18 Hagerty.com
26 Jul Should the Detroit auto show park on Belle Isle? 01.10.19 DetourDetroiter
Belle Isle documentary presents footage of the island park's hidden wildlife 11.02.18 Metro Times
(Audio) Detroit Grand Prix Contract Talks Approach The Finish Line 08.03.18 WDET
Video: Committee Recommends Grand Prix Stay on Belle Isle, Despite Opposition 08.03.18 Deadline Detroit
Detroit Grand Prix gets 3-year green light on Belle Isle 08.02.18 Detroit News
Michigan DNR interested in keeping Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle, but with changes 07.27.18 ClickOnDetroit
DNR signals support for keeping Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle 07.27.18 Michigan Radio
DNR poised to rubber stamp five more years of Belle Isle Grand Prix with few changes 07.27.18 Metro Times
Finley: Keep Grand Prix on Belle Isle 07.16.18 Detroit News
Detroit Grand Prix team makes pitch to keep race on Belle Isle 07.13.18 Click on Detroit
Official: Grand Prix won't stay if it can't use Belle Isle 07.13.18 FOX 2 News
Detroit Grand Prix offers $300,000 a year to race on Belle Isle 07.13.18 Detroit Free Press
Without Belle Isle, Grand Prix will have to leave metro Detroit 07.12.18 Detroit Free Press
Future of Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix uncertain after contract expires 07.11.18 Michigan Radio
DNR rushes meeting for new Grand Prix contract proposal 07.10.18 Michigan Chronicle
Penske to present plans for keeping Grand Prix on Belle Isle 07.10.18 Metro Times
ATTEND BELLE ISLE MEETING ON GRAND PRIX FRI. JULY 13: NO PLACE FOR A CAR RACE! 07.10.18 Voice of Detroit
Texas posturing but Detroit committed to keeping prime date for IndyCar race 07.20.18 Detroit News
Once again, the Grand Prix tore up Belle Isle, and it's a muddy mess 06.18.18 Metro Times 06.04.18 Detroit News
Detroit Grand Prix winners say Belle Isle is 'perfect spot' for race 06.04.18 Detroit Free Press
Video: Squirrel at Detroit Grand Prix 06.02.18 Indycar
Lawyer questions if Grand Prix at Belle Isle is legal 06.01.18 FOX 2 News
Attorney: Grand Prix appears to be running on Belle Isle illegally under state law 05.31.18 Metro Times
Belle Isle is revving up for this year’s Grand Prix, but critics say it’s time to hit the brakes 05.30.18 Michigan Radio
Poll: Should the Grand Prix stay on Belle Isle? 05.29.18 Detroit Curbed
5 Reasons to move the Detroit Grand Prix 05.29.18 Warrendale (Detroit) Blog
People over Penske: Locals concerned about use of Belle Isle for Grand Prix 05.28.18
Protesters against the Grand Prix says Belle Isle is a park not a racetrack 05.27.18 FOX 2 News
Keith Crain Dismisses Belle Isle Grand Prix Race Critics as 'a Few Protesters' 05.27.18 Dateline Detroit
Keith Crain: A very shortsighted view 05.27.18 Crain's Detroit Business
Grand Prix organizers look to keep race on Belle Isle 05.27.18 Crain's Detroit Business
Residents raise concerns about Detroit Grand Prix being held on Belle Isle 05.27.18 CBC
Betzold: Roger Penske Plays a Blackmail Card for the Grand Prix 05.23.18 Dateline Detroit
Future of Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle unclear 05.22.18 The Detroit News
Protest of the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix planned for this weekend 05.21.18 Metro Times
Grand Prix's Belle Isle construction period is longer than what Penske claims. 05.15.18 Metro Times
Report shows Grand Prix will have one-third of the economic benefit Penske claims. 4.30.18 MetroTimes
Here's what Belle Isle looks like five weeks before the Grand Prix. 4.26.18 Curbed Detroit
Detroit Grand Prix chairman: 'There is no Plan B' to Belle Isle venue. Detroit 04.25.18 Free Press 05.25.18
Concerns raised over Belle Isle Detroit Grand Prix. 4.25.18 I Heart Radio Canada
Grand Prix preparations underway as residents voice concerns. 4.25.18 CTV Windsor
Belle Isle Grand Prix construction just began seven weeks ahead of the race. 4.16.18 MetroTimes
Construction begins on Detroit Grand Prix track Monday. 4.16.18 WXYZ.com
Grand Prix protesters: Belle Isle a park, not a racetrack. 4.16.18 Detroit Free Press
Why the Grand Prix's $58M economic impact claim is mostly bullshit. 2.26.18 MetroTimes
Help shape Belle Isle’s future at meetings in Detroit this week. 1.31.2018 Detroit Free Press
Planned garden is latest obstacle for running Grand Prix on Belle Isle. 1.18.2018 Crains Detroit
Why environmentalists are calling for a study on Belle Isle Grand Prix. 12.13.2017 MetroTimes
Shorten Belle Isle Detroit Grand Prix setup, or race should drive on|Opinion. 10.13.2017 Detroit Free Press
Public Clashes Over Future of Detroit Grand Prix. 9.23.2017 WDET
Grand Prix opponents: Belle Isle should not remain a billionaire’s private racetrack. 9.21.2017 Motor City Muckraker
Keeping Grand Prix on Belle Isle debated amid contract extension. 9.21.2017 m-Live
State officials mull future of Indycar's Detroit Grand Prix. 9.21.17 ESPN
Detroit could host final IndyCar race in 2018. 9.21.2017 ESPN
Detroit Grand Prix Fans, Residents Roar About Race’s Future on Belle Isle. 9.21.2017 Detroit Patch
Group calls for environmental impact study of Grand Prix effects on Belle Isle. 9.21.17 Crain's Detroit
Detroit Grand Prix needs to leave Belle Isle, say park activists. 9.20.2017 Fox 2 Detroit
Grand Prix’s future on Belle Isle under debate. 9.20.2017 Detroit News
Public comment sought on future of Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle. 9.20.2017 WXYZ 7
Should the Detroit Grand Prix Continue to be Held on Belle Isle? DNR Seeks Public Input. 9.20.2017 CBS Detroit Local
DNR and Belle Isle officials want your opinion on the Detroit Grand Prix. 9.19.2017 MetroTimes
Belle Isle/DNR listening to public feedback for possible Grand Prix renewal. 9.8.2017 Detroit Curbed
State moves closer to new contract for Grand Prix on Belle Isle over objections. 9.18.2017 Motor City Muckracker
The Grand Prix left Belle Isle’s grass a torn up mess, again. 6.21.2017 Metro Times
Nine days after the race, the Grand Prix’s construction is still causing long traffic jams. 6.13.2017 Metro Times
The Battle for Belle Isle: Grand Prix vs. Some Park Lovers. 6.3.17 Deadline Detroit
The Beautiful Island: Fragile and Scarred. Spring, 2017 Riverwise Detroit
Group protests use of Belle Isle for Detroit Grand Prix. 5.27.17 Detroit News
Protesters against Grand Prix at Belle Isle worry about environment 5.27.17 Detroit Free Press
Detroiters concerned about impact of Grand Prix at Belle Isle. 5.27.17 Daily Kos
As Detroit Grand Prix returns to Belle Isle, some rumblings of discontent. 5.27.2017 Michigan Radio
Grand Prix protest planned for this weekend on Belle Isle. 5.25.2017 MetroTimes
Group protests use of Belle Isle for Detroit Grand Prix The Detroit News
Attendance and revenues are up at Belle Isle. But some say it's now time for the Grand Prix to go. 5.9.17 Detroit Free Press
Belle Isle Grand Prix construction just started eight weeks ahead of the race. 4.11.2017 MetroTimes
Public left in dark about future of Grand Prix at Belle Isle. 7.27.2016 Motor City Muckraker
No proof Grand Prix spent $13m on Belle Isle improvements since ’07. 6.11.2016 Motor City Muckraker
State: Two-thirds of Detroiters support Grand Prix at Belle Isle. 6.6.2016 Motor City Muckraker
City, state fail to assess Grand Prix’s environmental impact on Belle Isle. 6.4.2016 Motor City Muckraker
Is the Grand Prix a blessing or a burden on Detroit's Belle Isle? 6.3.16 MLive
Common sense, safety should be tops for Belle Isle. 5.31.2016 Detroit Free Press
Belle Isle and Olmsted's forgotten legacy. 4.18.16 MetroTimes
A sermon on Belle Isle, and who gets to enjoy it. 7.20.2015 MetroTimes
Rallycross flying cars ready to land on Belle Isle 7.16.15 Detroit Free Press
From Wahnabeezee to Penskiland: the Desecration of Detroit’s Belle Isle. 7.6.2015 MetroTimes
With Belle Isle, state must listen to Detroiters. 6.15.2015 Detroit Free Press
Updates on Belle Isle's streets and sidewalks. 4.29.15 Detroit Greenways Coalition
BOYCOTT DETROIT’S BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX AND ITS BANKSTER SPONSORS Voice of Detroit
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