Detroit Sports Car Challenge presented by Bosch - Time Schedule

8:00 am Gates open to public

8:55 am American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)

9:00 am - 10:30 am Practice - American Le Mans Series (All Classes)

10:50 am - 12:20 pm Practice - IndyCar (All Cars)

11:00 am - 5:00 pm Meijer Family Fun Zone activities are operational

12:40 pm - 1:10 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)

1:20 pm - 1:50 pm IndyCar Series "Safety Car" Rides (by invitation only)

2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Practice - IndyCar (All Cars)

2:20 pm - 4:20 pm Mandatory Tire Marking for ALL American Le Mans Series competitors at the IMSA Technical Trailer

3:18 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)

3:20 pm - 4:20 pm Practice - American Le Mans Series (all classes)

4:20 pm - 4:35 pm ALMS Helicopter Aerial Filming

4:30 pm - 7:00 pm DBIGP Happy Hour - Paddock access free to spectators

4:33 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)

4:35 pm - 4:55 pm Qualifying American Le Mans Series (GT1 / GT2)

5:03 pm American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)

5:05 pm - 5:25 pm Qualifying - American Le Mans Series ("LM" P1 / "LM" P2)

5:30 pm Post-qualifying press conference for class pole sitters in the Media Interview Area

5:30 pm American Le Mans Series Tech Talk at Tafel Racing Team Transporter

5:30 pm - 7:00 pm VIP/Sponsor Cocktail Reception (MGM Grand Hotel and Casino)

5:45 pm - 6:05 pm Practice - SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT

6:00 pm American Le Mans Series Team Chat at the Penske Racing Team Transporter

6:30 pm American Le Mans Series Fan Forum at the American Le Mans Series Fan Headquarters (location TBD)

6:30 pm - 7:45 pm Car Corral Parade Laps (manufacturers and number of cars TBD)

2 As of 8/13/08

8:00 am Gates Open to the Public

8:15 am Motorsports Ministries Chapel Service in the Meeting Room - Media Center, 2nd Floor (Casino Building)

8:30 am - 9:00 am Practice - IndyCar Series (Group 1)

9:00 am - 9:30 am Practice - IndyCar Series (Group 2)

9:00 am MANDATORY BRIEFING FOR ALL AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES DRIVERS (ONE CREW MEMBER OPTIONAL)

IN THE MEETING ROOM - MEDIA CENTER, 2ND FLOOR (CASINO BUILDING)

9:40 am American Le Mans Series refueling installation shall be ready for inspection

9:48 am American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)

9:50 am - 10:15 am Warm Up - American Le Mans Series Warm-up (all classes)

10:30 am - 10:50 am Bosch "Diesel Systems" Driving Experience / American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)

10:50 am - 11:10 am American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)

11:00 am - 11:45 am MANDATORY DRIVER AUTOGRAPH SESSION FOR ALL AMERICAN LE MANS SERIES DRIVERS (MEIJER

FAMILY FUN ZONE - IN FRONT OF XM RADIO STAGE)

11:00 am - 5:00 pm Meijer Family Fun Zone activities are operational

11:30 am - 1:00 pm IndyCar Series Qualifying - All Cars + Firestone Fast 6

12:00 pm - 12:45 pm SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT Driver Autograph Session (GA Area adjacent to XM Radio stage)

1:30 pm - 1:45 pm American Le Mans Series VItesse Program (by invitation only - DBIGP guests)

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm IndyCar Series All Driver Autograph Session (IndyCar Autograph Club Trailer, adjacent to XM Radio stage)

1:45 pm - 2:35 pm American Le Mans Series Recon / Pre-Race Activities / American Le Mans Series Vitesse Program (by invitation only)

2:35 pm - 5:20 pm Detroit Sports Car Challenge presented by Bosch (American Le Mans Series - Round 9) - 2 Hours 45 Minutes

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm American Le Mans Series Victory Ceremonies (at Victory Podium area adjacent to the Media Center)

5:35 pm Post-race Press Conference for American Le Mans Series class winners in the Media Interview Area

5:40 pm - 6:00 pm Practice - SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT

6:00 pm - 7:15 pm Sugar Ray Concert presented by XM Radio (XM Stage in Interactive Display & Entertainment Area)

6:20 pm - 8:00 pm Car Corral Parade Laps (manufacturers and number of cars TBD)

8:00 pm - 8:20 pm IndyCar Series "Hot Lap" Rides for Firestone guests

8:00 am Gates open to the public

8:15 am IndyCar Ministries’ Non-denominational Chapel Service (Media Center - 2nd floor)

8:30 am - 9:00 am Qualifying - SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT

9:15 am IndyCar Ministries’ Non-denominational Chapel Service (Media Center - 2nd floor)

9:25 am - 10:00 am Viper Corral Parade Laps

10:15 am - 10:45 am Warm-up - IndyCar Series

11:00 am - 5:00 pm Meijer Family Fun Zone activities are operational

11:00 am - 12:00 noon IndyCar Series "Hot Lap" Rides (by invitation only)

11:00 am - 12:00 noon DBIGP Fan Forum (featuring IndyCar Series and DBIGP personalities)

11:30 am IndyCar Series Drivers’ Meeting (Media Center - 2nd Floor)

12:30 pm SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT Pre-Race Activities

12:45 pm - 1:35 pm SCCA SPEED World Challenge GT Race

1:35 pm - 2:35 pm Everclear Concert presented by XM Radio (XM Stage in Interactive Display & Entertainment Area)

1:40 pm - 2:00 pm SCCA SPEED World Challenge Victory Ceremonies (at Victory Podium area adjacent to Media Center)

2:00 pm - 2:30 pm Corvette Corral Parade Laps

2:30 pm - 3:45 pm IndyCar Series Pre-race Activities

3:45 pm - 6:00 pm Detroit Indy Grand Prix presented by Firestone (IndyCar Series - Round 15 - 90 Laps)

6:00 pm - 6:30 pm IndyCar Series Victory Ceremonies (at Victory Podium area adjacent to the Media Center)

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Fifty Amp Fuse performs (XM Stage at Interactive Display & Entertainment Area)

TIME CERTAIN SCHEDULE - All Sessions, except as noted, to start and finish on schedule

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