DGPA 2022 Volunteer Handbook

A big THANK YOU goes to this year’s Volunteer

program sponsor,

Lear Corporation. The DGPA is

proud to bring our 39 years of expertise to the production of

the Chevrolet

Detroit Grand

Prix

What’s inside this Handbook!

Welcome

2022 Changes

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Your Volunteer Information Credentials - 2

Dress Code - 3 Lunch - 3

Parking - 4

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Island and Venue Bridges - 5 Emergencies - 5 Info booths - 6 ADA seating - 7

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Ticketing/Guest Hospitality

Free Prix Day - 8 Grandstands - 8 Chalets - 8 Shuttle service - 9 Guest parking - 9

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THE DETROIT GRAND PRIX ASSOCIATION welcomes YOU!

W hether you are returning as a veteran of past races, or joining for the first time – WELCOME! We are a well-oiled machine in produc-

ing these races for Detroiters and we are pleased to have so many new volunteers this year!

You have joined a team of hard working dedicat-ed volunteers who enjoy the camaraderie of their team, catching up with their old friends and making new ones. Because so much has and will be changing, please keep checking your email and www.DetroitGP.com for updates.

We approach this final year on Belle Isle with mixed emotion. It’s a lovely location for the fans, for the drivers, and for us, but the plans and changes for ‘downtown’ in 2023 will boggle the mind.

This 2022 Handbook provides significant information you’ll need to know about the 2022 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.

• Unlike recent years, there will be only one NTT INDYCAR SERIES race during our event, on Sunday, June 5. Highlighting Saturday will be the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship race.

• The Fountain Fan Area, located across from the Scott Fountain is a new destination within our venue, featuring a new hospitality area known as the Fountain Club and the new Jack Daniels Party Porch, open for the public to enjoy.

• The Entertainment Stage has been moved from the Meijer Fan Zone to the new Fountain Fan Area.

• Opening ceremonies for the NTT INDYCAR SERIES race have moved to the Scott Fountain.

• DGPA Food Services is back and will be located in the Flynn Pavilion with bath-rooms and air condi-tioning!

Quick summary of Major 2022 changes

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A s a volunteer, you are an important representative of the DGPA organization, the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, and the City of Detroit. Your appear-ance, attitude and actions are important to help make this event an enjoyable and pos-

itive experience for everyone involved. Please see the DGPA Code of Conduct for require-ments and expectations of DGPA members. CHURCH SERVICES: For guests and staff otherwise occupied during this incredible weekend, church services are available in the Media Center (the Casino Building) on Belle Isle. Services will be available only on Sunday morning; check for posted times. CREDENTIALS: DGPA members can pick up their credentials following the in-person Orientation Meeting on Saturday, May 21, at the University of Detroit Mercy Fitness Center. Those unable to pick up at that time can visit the Grand Prix Credential Center on Tuesday, May 31, between noon

and 7 p.m. This day has been reserved for our volun-teers, but you can stop by other days, knowing that you may have to wait! The Credential Center is locat-ed within the Outdoor Adventure Center, 1801 Atwa-ter Street at the corner of Orleans. There is free park-ing in a lot adjacent to the Outdoor Adventure Center.

Regardless of the date you choose, you must pick up your credential in person and have a val-id form of photo identification with you. Creden-tials cannot be picked up for you by someone else.

DGPA VOLUNTEER INFORMATION

I t was 1982 when Detroit Renaissance, Inc. brought our first lap of open wheel rac-ing to the streets of Detroit with a Formula One race. In 1989 it was still a street race, but with the CART World Series, sponsored by Valvoline. In 1992, our venue

relocated to the Raceway at Belle Isle Park and was brought to us by IMG (International Management Group.) Title sponsors were ITT Automotive (1992-1998) and Tenneco Automotive (1999-2001). The Detroit event was shut down from 2002-2006, but in 2007 IndyCar returned to Belle Isle for two years, thanks to Roger Penske and the Downtown Detroit Partnership, with presenting sponsors Firestone and Bosch. Due to economic conditions, the event was put on hold again from 2009-2011, but the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix returned in 2012, thanks to the considerable support of Chevrolet. This year, 2022, will be the 32nd time Detroit has hosted a Grand Prix race and, sadly, the 22nd and final year for the race to be held on Belle Isle. It returns to the streets of downtown Detroit next year, anchored by the GM Renais-sance Center.

The one constant factor during all of these years has been our outstanding volunteer organization, making the wheels turn in Detroit, the Detroit Grand Prix Association (DGPA).

HOW IT ALL STARTED!

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If you are unable to obtain your credential on one of these days, arrangements must be made through your supervisor.

All DGPA volunteers will be issued an official race credential that will provide admission to the circuit. You must sign a waiver or, if you are under 18, have your guardian sign a waiver for you. You will also receive a parking pass and your official DGPA t-shirts, along with a Grand Prix cap. Your CREDENTIAL and DGPA T-SHIRT must be worn at all times while on duty. Credentials cannot be replaced.

DRESS CODE: In order to present ourselves in a most professional manner, DGPA volunteers must dress in a clean, neat and tasteful manner. You are asked to wear the official 2022 DGPA shirts with black, white or khaki Docker-style pants as the official uniform clothing. Some areas may allow shorts or jeans, so check with your DGPA Area Manager.

If you plan to spend time at the circuit after your work shift, please bring an-other shirt to wear when you are not working, especially if you plan to con-sume alcoholic beverages.

Don’t forget those comfortable, closed-toe shoes! You’ll likely be on your feet for many hours and cover a lot of territory. The terrain is grass, dirt, gravel, cement and MAYBE mud and puddles! Also be prepared in terms of sunglasses, sunscreen, rain gear, ear plugs, aspirin or prescriptions. There is no secured storage for any items you bring, so it is advisable to bring along a small backpack or other wearable bag. EVALUATIONS: All DGPA volunteers are evaluated at the end of the race by their supervisor to determine if the volunteer met expectations and commitments, as outlined in the DGPA Code of Conduct. The results of this evaluation will ascertain if the member will be invited to return next year. FIRST AID: On race weekend, comprehensive emergency medical treatment will be provided by Detroit Medical Center staff. If you become ill or injured, contact your Supervisor or Area Manager. Medical technicians will be stationed throughout the circuit. The DMC first-aid centers are located:

• Adjacent to City of Windsor Grandstand 2 • At the Casino area (Medical Central)

VOLUNTEER FOOD & BEVERAGE: Lunch vouchers will be distributed to team mem-bers by Area Managers, Supervisors or Captains each day. DGPA Food Services will be located in the Flynn Pavilion. Coffee and light refreshments will be available at 6:00 am. Water available all day. Access to this location will be restricted to DGPA volunteers only – no family or friends – and credentials must be visi-ble.

Lunch will be served between 10:30 am — 4:00 pm each day, Friday through Sunday.

NOTE: We are unable to fill special dietary needs such as fat-free, salt-free, carb-free, sugar-free, vegetarian, halal or kosher. Volunteers who require special meals should plan to bring their own. Refrigeration is available for food or medication.

We make every effort to keep our volunteers supplied with chilled water. Please check with your supervisor if the supply of ice and water in your area is low.

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PARKING FOR VOLUNTEERS: No parking is available on Belle Isle except with special Parking Per-mits. Volunteer parking will be in the Red Lot located between Franklin and Atwater, and St. Antoine and Rivard. You will receive a parking pass, map and directions with your credentials. Round-trip shuttle service hours are:

◦Friday, June 3: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm ◦Saturday, June 4: 6:00 am – 8:00 pm ◦Sunday, June 5: 6:00 am – 9:00 pm

PHONES: All DGPA Managers have a master list of phone numbers. Cell service on Belle Isle has been enhanced by an additional tower provided by Verizon. However, due to Belle Isle’s proximity to Cana-da, be wary of signal bouncing and roaming charges from Canada. PHOTO HOLES: DGPA members are not allowed to utilize the photo holes in the safety fencing around the circuit. The only people allowed access to these photo holes will be ap-proved by the Media Center and will be wearing series-issued photo vests. VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT OFFICES: This year, most DGPA departments will be headquar-tered on the first floor of the Casino Building. • Transportation will have an Outside-the-Track office in a trailer placed along Riverbank,

just east of Picnic Way along with one in the Casino. • Customer Relations and Ticket Scanners will remain in a trailer outside the circuit, adja-

cent to the Ticketing Compound.

T he Raceway at Belle Isle Park is a temporary road course. Track length is 2.35 miles, with 13 turns, five pedestrian bridges, two reserved seat grandstands (both with ADA viewing,) 3 general admission grandstands, two chalet areas

and 2 additional hospitality areas. Course direction for all racing and service vehicles move in a clockwise direction, beginning at the Start/Finish line, in front of Grand-stand #1. One street level crossing is located east of the Chevrolet Bridge at Picnic Way. Circuit Marshalls regulate the crossing times according to track activity, and the scheduled track crossing times are posted. ATM/BANK MACHINES: There will be no ATM machines on the Island and no cash will be accepted as a form of pay-ment. BICYCLES Bicycle parking is available adjacent to the Belle Isle Boathouse outside the main admission gate. They are not permitted inside the venue.

ISLAND AND VENUE INFORMATION

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BRIDGES:

1. Chevrolet Pedestrian Bridge – There will be two bridges, one for ingress and egress to connect the Midway to inside the Circuit, crossing over the race track.

2. Midway Canal Bridge – Connects the Midway, over the canal, to the City of Windsor Grandstand #2, and Grandstand #1

3. Huntington Bank Paddock Bridge – Provides access to the Fifth Third Bank Pad-dock, the City of Windsor International Media Center, Citizens Trackside Chalets, and DTE Front Stretch Chalets.

4. Chevrolet Front Stretch Bridge – Provides walking access between Parking Area 1 as well as Grandstand #1 and the Fifth Third Bank Paddock. All attendees can now ac-cess this bridge.

5. Casino Bridge – Connects Fifth Third Bank Paddock and the City of Windsor Media Center. Access limited to vehicles and credentialed pedestrians.

CAR CORRAL (Michelin): The Michelin Car Corral is split between two locations this year. Tickets are available for parking in the Corvette and Cadillac car corrals, located in the Detroit Boathouse parking lot while a variety of other marques make up a second Michelin Car Corral, located in the grassy lot across from the Boathouse off of Riverbank. EMERGENCIES, SAFETY and SECURITY: (Also see First Aid, page 3.) Please be assured that all of the appropriate agencies, including the Michi-gan State Police, Detroit Police Department, Homeland Security, FBI, U.S. Coast Guard, Immigration and Customs have been fully engaged in the development of our security plan. All protocols have been reviewed and deemed appropriate. Fire, Police, EMS, and Medical teams will be sta-tioned throughout the circuit.

If you cannot find an officer in an emergency situation or to report suspicious activities, find your supervisor or another race volunteer with a radio and he/she will relay the situa-tion, specifying the location.

Again this year, we have set up an “all call” capacity on the management radios, so that an announcement of importance can be communicated to all managers and supervisors at the same time. Managers will then inform everyone on your team of the status of any strategic event.

Inclement Weather: If advance notice is received that inclement weather is moving into the area, it will be communicated to all. Take precautions for your safety and that of your co-workers and our guests.

Thunderstorm and Lightening Safety: Find a low spot away from trees, fences, poles and grandstands. If you feel your skin tingle or your hair stand on end, squat low, making yourself the smallest target possible and minimize your contact with the ground.

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Tornado Safety:

Seek shelter and stay away from windows and grandstands. Get out of automobiles and lie flat in a nearby ditch or depression. Avoid flying debris.

INFORMATION BOOTHS/LOST AND FOUND (PNC Bank): General event and race series information, circuit maps, and directions are available at any of the PNC Bank Information Booths. Radio communication is available from each booth. Any lost items and/or people (including children) should be escorted to any of the five booths lo-cated throughout the venue. PNC Bank Information Booth #1 (at the main entrance, near the Transportation Center, i.e., shuttle bus drop-off loop) will also have volunteer assignments, muster locations, and other important information for volunteers.

The five PNC Bank Information Booths are located as follows: • #1 Entrance Booth: In the middle of the Transportation

Center, near the shuttle drop-off loop

• #2 Bridge booth: Located inside the venue near the Chevrolet Pedestrian Bridge

• #3 Paddock Entry Booth: Located inside the track be-tween Turn 2 and the Huntington Bank Paddock Bridge

• #4 Turn 9/10 Booth: Located between the Fountain Fan Area and Grandstand #10

• #5 Upper Paddock Booth: Located adjacent to the Up-per Paddock near the Chevrolet Front Stretch Bridge en-trance.

LOST AND FOUND is located at every Information Booth. Children, parents, or adult groups who become separated should be escorted to any Information Booth. Lost or found items should also be taken to the nearest Information Booth. Guests who have lost some personal property should also be directed to one of the Information Booths. MEDIA CENTER (CITY OF WINDSOR): The City of Windsor International Media Center is located on the second floor of the Belle Isle Casino Building on Casino Way, near Turn 8. Proper credentials are required to enter. Press conferences are held within the area where print, broadcast, and photo journalists work along with Team PR staff and driv-ers. PADDOCK LOCATIONS: Paddock areas are considered the “Locker Room of Racing” where team transporters are parked and crews from each team work on setting up their race cars for competition through-out race weekend.

• Fifth Third Bank Paddock: Houses the NTT INDYCAR SERIES, Indy Lights Series pre-sented by Cooper Tire and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship Series trans-porters. Paddock entrance is located west of the Huntington Bank Paddock Bridge.

PIT LANE (BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF MICHIGAN): Pit vouchers can be redeemed at either Chalet Entrance to gain access to Pit Lane. Valid ID and signed waiver required. Hours are 9am-5pm on Friday, 9am-3:00pm on Sat/Sunday. JAMES SCOTT MEMORIAL FOUNTAIN: The Autotrader Winner’s Circle is located adjacent to the Scott Fountain. The Fountain is ac-cessible to all attendees for photos and to attend Victory Ceremonies for all the racing series.

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SECURITY CONCERNS: In light of current world situations and for everyone’s protection and peace of mind, enhanced security measures are in effect at the Chev-rolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.

PLEASE NOTE: All guests, volunteers and racing team members will be ‘wanded’ with hand-held security metal detectors at all entrances to the venue.

SMOKING AREAS: There are designated smoking areas within the venue. No smoking is permitted inside the Paddock, Grandstands, or Hospitality Chalets. SOUVENIRS and CONCESSIONS: Official Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear souvenirs and merchandise are available online at detroitgp.com. RACING SERIES/TEAM MERCHANDISE: Official IMSA and INDYCAR souvenirs and merchandise featuring their teams and drivers are available from vending locations in the Midway and Meijer Fan Zone. WHEELCHAIR SEATING: Reserved ADA locations are available in Grandstands #1, #2 and #10; a companion ticket is provided free of charge. Accessibility Ambassadors will be available to address any questions.

TICKETS Grandstand, General Admission, Belle Isle or Fountain Club and Michelin Car Corral tickets can be purchased online at DetroitGP.com or by calling 1-866-464-PRIX (7749). On Saturday and Sunday, each person entering the circuit must have a ticket or credential. Exceptions are:

• Up to two children free (15 and under) when accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Belle Isle Box Office Hours (Race weekend only): 7:30am—closing time will vary daily

FREE PRIX DAY (COMERICA BANK): On Friday, June 3, 2022, gates open at 7:30am and the public is invited to the Raceway on Belle Isle Park – FOR FREE – to enjoy Comerica Bank Free Prix Day. Round-trip shuttles to Belle Isle are all free! FOOD OPTIONS FOR PATRONS: Refreshments for patrons are available at the Food Court located along Muse Drive or at food concessions located behind Grandstand #1 and City of Windsor Grandstand #2. Concessions will also be available inside the venue near Turn 9, close to the new Grandstand #10. GRANDSTANDS: (Row 1 is at the top)

#1/1A – Reserved Seat Grandstands, located near the start/finish line. #2 – Reserved Seat Grandstand, adjacent to Midway Canal Bridge at driver’s left in

Chevrolet Turn 1, Sponsored by the City of Windsor #3 - General Admission Grandstand, located on drivers’ right of Turn 3 #6 - General Admission Grandstand, located along The Strand, east of Turn 7

TICKETING AND GUEST HOSPITALITY

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#10 - General Admission Grandstand located between Turns 9 and 10

NOTE: Wheelchair-accessible seating is available in Grandstands #1,#2 and #10. HOSPITALITY CHALETS:

Many generous corporations and organizations purchase Hospitality Chalets for their guests to enjoy race weekend in style and luxury. Chalet sponsorship plays a large part in generat-ing the funds needed to stage the Grand Prix in Detroit. To access any chalet, a properly is-sued Chalet Pass (color coded for each day) is required, indicating the name and number of the Chalet area.

There are several Hospitality areas, each housing multiple suites and private club areas:

DTE Front Stretch Chalets: These double-decker chalets are located adjacent to Pit Lane.

Citizens Trackside Chalets: Inside the circuit, adjacent to the DTE Front Stretch Chalets, along Pit Lane for 2022.

Huntington Bank Performance Pit: A private area located at the “Pit Out” end of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Pit Lane.

Belle Isle Club: Enhanced guest experience with catered food and private grandstand, on west side patio of the Casino Building

Fountain Club: Chalet-type experience for groups of 20 or less, located in the new Fountain Fan Area near Turn 9

HOSPITALITY SHUTTLE SERVICES (GOLF CARTS): The Hospitality Shuttle Services department exists to transport media, VIP guests and guests with physical disabilities within the race circuit. Shuttle locations are as follows: • Along the circular drive in front of the Detroit Boat House • Corner of Muse Drive, west of Chevrolet Bridge • Casino Way across from Med Central, in front of the Casino Building This service is NOT for volunteers. Each DGPA area has access to at least one golf cart for the Area Manager to designate its use. If a volunteer has a physical disability, please make arrangements with your Area Manager prior to the weekend. Assorted vendors, hospitality suites, and racing teams also have golf carts. Whenever a golf cart is used, you must proceed with caution. Golf carts do not have the right-of-way, so be courteous at all times. Never take a golf cart over the Huntington Bank Paddock Bridge or Midway Canal Bridge. PARKING AND SHUTTLE BUS SYSTEM: (FOR THE PUBLIC) The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear offers complimentary round-trip shuttle bus service that runs continuously from the Renaissance Center complex. Passengers will be dropped off and picked up at the Transportation Center on Belle Isle, near the Grand Prix en-trance.

No public parking is available on Belle Isle. The Parking area off Jefferson by the MacArthur Bridge entrance is reserved for race team members and officials. Park-ing at the Belle Isle Boathouse on Belle Isle is reserved for Car Corral guests, while the other parking areas accommodate our hospitality chalet clients, members of the media, race series officials and other guests.

RIDE SHARE: All Drop off/Pickups will take place at the smaller bus loop in the Shuttle Transportation Cen-ter. Drivers from Uber and Lyft will serve customers from this location.

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THANK YOU for volunteering at this year’s event!

We hope you will join us Downtown in 2023.