{"id":17873,"date":"2019-06-20T19:54:03","date_gmt":"2019-06-21T02:54:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=17873"},"modified":"2019-06-20T19:54:03","modified_gmt":"2019-06-21T02:54:03","slug":"comerica-free-prix-day-brings-thousands-to-belle-isle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=17873","title":{"rendered":"Comerica Free Prix Day Brings Thousands to Belle Isle"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Going to math and science class outside on a sunny, warm day is always a treat, but when that outside class is held during Comerica Free Prix Day at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear on Belle Isle, well, that\u2019s pretty awesome.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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That\u2019s what happened when several Comerica Bank executives visited Detroit\u2019s Cass Technical High School and surprised a group of female students from Cass Tech\u2019s various STEM clubs, organizations and classes with an invitation from lnternational Motor Sports Association driver Pipo Derani to take a special field trip to Belle Isle on Comerica Free Prix Day.<\/p>\n

During their visit the students had a chance to discuss STEM and racing careers with a diverse group of individuals, including Cass Tech graduate Christine Moore, executive vice president and general auditor for Comerica Bank; Laura Klauser, Cadillac Racing program manager; and Michael Montri, general manager of the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix.<\/p>\n

Once they arrived, the students enjoyed a unique behind scenes look at how their science, technology and math skills can be applied to racing.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a lot of math and science that goes into racing so we\u2019re hoping the young ladies are going to be inspired and maybe pick careers that aren\u2019t traditional,\u201d said Comerica Bank Senior Vice President of External Affairs Monica Martinez. \u201cWe definitely need more young women to be inspired by careers in racing and this is one way that we\u2019re involved with it. It\u2019s an amazing opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

This was the seventh straight year Comerica Bank and the Chevrolet Grand Prix brought Detroit students to Belle Isle for a unique learning experience amid the excitement, sounds and fun of IndyCar racing. Past recipients of a Comerica Free Prix field trip were girls from the Detroit International Academy for Young Women; Cody High School\u2019s Detroit Institute of Technology; and Martin Luther King, Jr. High School and University Prep Science & Math Middle School students.<\/p>\n

Aside from the student field trips, Comerica Free Prix Day has become a real tradition for many families who come onto Belle Isle, enjoy the atmosphere, the food and music. Over 25,000 in all.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are families that attend every Comerica Free Prix Day,\u201d Martinez said. \u201cSome people say it\u2019s the official start of summer. We\u2019re really happy about it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Comerica Bank Michigan President Mike Ritchie said it\u2019s an honor to collaborate with the Detroit Grand Prix and offer the community the opportunity to experience up-close one of Michigan\u2019s biggest and unique attractions.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo see so many families visit Belle Isle and take part in all the exciting activities available throughout the day has been such a joy over the past six years,\u201d Ritchie said.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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