How tough was canceling the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix?
Roger Penske: Postponing the 2009 Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix was certainly disappointing. The decision that Bud Denker (Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix Event Chairman) and I made on the postponement was disappointing also to the fans, our volunteers, the racing series, to our city and state, and for our sponsors. However, in the light of the economic environment in our region, it was the right decision at this time. Question: Where does it leave the Grand Prix in 2010? Roger Penske: It is difficult to gauge the region and national economic recovery in 2009 as most people view it as a challenging year ahead of us. Our region, our businesses and our citizens are resilient, and while I am optimistic and hopeful that the economy will return to positive territory, we must be realistic and evaluate 2010 as this year develops. We should always remember that the Downtown Detroit Partnership continues on with its many important initiatives this year, including “Clean Detroit,” “2-1-1 on the Go
