The Corvette returns to the Grand Prix track after 13 years

Corvette racing team reveals its new race car for the Detroit Grand Prix

The Corvette Stingray is this years Grand Prix race car for Chevrolet. ,

DETROIT, Mich. - On Wednesday, Chevrolet celebrated the Corvettes return to the Grand Prix introducing the Corvette Stingray C8R race car.

" It is my privilege to welcome you to Belle Isle to celebrate Corvettes racing return to the Grand Prix," said Laura Wontrop-Klauser, GM Sports Car Racing Program Manager.

Marc Maurini, Team manager of Corvette Racing, said, "We're proud to be here, have The Ren Cen in the background; it's a great event, so we are excited."

Although the Corvette has not seen the Grand Prix track since 2008, they say they've had a lot of international race success, including their recent 24 hour Daytona win.

Maurini said the car took about two years to make and costs about $1 million.

The 2021 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix will start June 11 and end June 13. You can find out more information and purchase tickets here.