Grand Prix of Cleveland

The Cleveland Grand Prix, begun in 1982, is a three-day racing celebration held at Burke Lakefront Airport that ends with the running of the Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon. Past activities have included concerts, family activities, extreme sports demonstrations, and a variety of other car races. The 2009 race has been canceled; it remains to be seen if the race will resume in 2010.

History:

The Cleveland Grand Prix began in 1982 and has been run at Burke Lakefront Airport on the shores of Lake Erie each summer since then. Past winners include Al Unser Jr., Emerson Fittipaldi, and Paul Tracy.

Events:

The 2009 schedule of events has yet to be announced. In addition to the signature Grand Prix race, past events have included concerts, a variety of car races, the Family Fun Zone, and xtreme sports demonstrations.

Tickets:

A variety of tickets are offered to the Grand Prix of Cleveland, ranaging from a $10 Friday standing room pass to a $295 Sunday private grandstand pass. Three-day passes are also offered. For complete details, see the Grand Prix of Cleveland Web site.

Volunteering for the Cleveland Grand Prix:

An army of volunteers are needed in order to make the Grand Prix of Cleveland a success. Ushers, credential checkers, food service workers, among other tasks are needed. A three-day commitment is asked. For more information, see the Grand Prix of Cleveland Web site.

Parking:

Parking is available at the Burke Lakefront lots as well as the Cleveland Muncipal Lot at 1500 S. Marginal Road and the Willard Parking Garage on Lakeside Ave.

Prepaid 3-day parking passes are available for $30.

A complimentary shuttle will operate from the Burke lots to the race. In addition, a $1 shuttle will operate from the Muni lot and Waterfront RTA station to the race.

Contact Information:

Grand Prix of Cleveland
1331 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-619-RACE

Hotels near the Grand Prix of Cleveland:

The Grand Prix of Cleveland is within walking distance of major downtown hotels, such as the Renaissance Cleveland (check rates), the Ritz Carlton(check rates), and the Marriott Key Center (check rates). The Holiday Lakeside (check rates) is another convenient option, particularly if you are also visiting the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and/or the Great Lakes Science Center. For less expensive accommodations, try one of the hotels at the I-77/Rockside Road corridor, such as the Days Inn Independence(check rates).

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