{"id":31038,"date":"2023-06-09T16:24:46","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T20:24:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/?p=31038"},"modified":"2023-06-09T16:24:46","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T20:24:46","slug":"payne-these-small-victories-made-the-detroit-grand-prixs-downtown-return-memorable","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/henrypayne.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/payne-these-small-victories-made-the-detroit-grand-prixs-downtown-return-memorable","title":{"rendered":"Payne: These small victories made the Detroit Grand Prix’s downtown return memorable"},"content":{"rendered":"

Detroit<\/em>\u00a0\u2014 The Detroit Grand Prix returned downtown with a bang as IndyCar superstars Alex Palou and Will Power put on a show for the TV cameras. The series champions from the last two years (Palou 2021, Power 2022) going wheel-to-wheel for the win. Representing IndyCar\u2019s two powerhouse teams (Palou from Ganassi Racing, Power with Team Penske). Spaniard versus Aussie. Honda power versus Chevrolet power.<\/p>\n

All with the Made-for-TV backdrop of General Motors Co.’s global headquarters in perfect, 80-degree Michigan summer weather. There were also small victories that made the weekend memorable.<\/p>\n

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Reuss redeemed<\/h2>\n

The GP\u2019s return downtown was sweet redemption for Mark Reuss. The GM president\u2019s 2018 pace-car crash in a Corvette ZR1 was one of the Belle Isle era\u2019s most infamous moments. And it was especially cruel given Reuss\u2019s reputation as one of the industry\u2019s most accomplished executive drivers. He is a licensed race driver with countless hours at GM\u2019s Milford test facility as well as Germany\u2019s formidable N\u00fcrburgring. Mistakes happen (especially on cold tires).<\/p>\n