DETROIT -- The Detroit Grand Prix attracted more fans to Belle Isle and drew a larger television audience than it had last year, successfully hosting two full-length races in a weekend for the first time in IndyCar history. Christian Okoye Jersey . At least one person wants to make open-wheel racing doubleheaders an annual tradition in the Motor City. Detroit Grand Prix chairman Bud Denker hopes IndyCar gives him the green light to market another two-race event in 2014. "The series needs it, we want it," Denker said. "And even if theres only one next year, Ill take it and I want it every year." IndyCar plans to also have doubleheaders this year in Toronto and Houston, but hasnt announced next years schedule. "We also need to change some of rules of this sport to get this sport back to where it needs to be," Denker said. "This is one great game-changer." Denker said nearly 100,000 people made it to Belle Isle -- slightly more than in 2012 -- during the three-day event. Denker was thrilled when he heard on Monday that overnight TV ratings for the two races more than doubled the audience from last years race: The overnight rating from big cities was 0.8 on Sunday and 0.7 on Saturday. A ratings point represents 1,147,000 households, or 1 per cent of the nations homes with TVs. Simon Pagenaud and Mike Conway won the races on an improved track that held up much better than it did the year before, when pot holes and grooves spoiled the show. Denker said he spent more than an hour apologizing to fans as they left the track area last year, and went to the same place Sunday to thank them for coming. "Weve come a long way in one year," Denker said. To make next years event better on and off the track, plans are being made to re-pave the bumpy backstretch and straighten out the circuit between Turns 6 and 7 to create another area for passing. Some chalets and grandstands may also be added to take advantage of the best views. Roger Penskes Michigan-based company and Chevrolet pumped nearly $2 million into the 2.36 mile street course, which was reconfigured with a half-mile straightaway that led to some three-wide racing. "Weve had some parades in the past, but we wont anymore," Denker said. Denker and his staff, though, hope they will have an IndyCar doubleheader to promote for the next years event that is expected to follow the Indianapolis 500 as it did this year. Detroit Grand Prix general manager Charles Burns said the two-race setup allows sponsors entertain clients in part of a 15,000-square foot, double-decker chalet previously used at the London Olympics. "Its expensive, but it adds a special touch when you can build relationships with 75 people on Saturday and perhaps 75 different people on Sunday during IndyCar races," Burns said, looking down on the track from the second floor of one of the chalets. While executives from Deloitte, Quicken Loans and Cadillac entertained from the best vantage point on Belle Isle, the Scott Fountain shot water into the air with the Renaissance Center, headquarters of General Motors Co., off in the distance down the Detroit River. Detroit is often cast in a poor light, in part because it is an estimated $14 billion in debt and has a state-appointed emergency manager, but TV viewers across the world saw spectacular aerial views during the races that Denker deems priceless. "I got texts from people in London and Germany, Is that really Detroit?" Denker recalled. "How do you put on a value on that?" Jason Spriggs Jersey . Mickelson barely made the cut but had the best round of the day with nine birdies and an eagle coupled with two bogeys to sit two shots behind leader Craig Lee of Scotland. Lee shot a 69 for a 12-under 204 total. "I just love the fact I am in contention and have an opportunity in my first tournament of the year here in Abu Dhabi," Mickelson said. LeSean McCoy Jersey .875,000, avoiding arbitration. Clippards deal Monday means all eight Nationals players who filed for arbitration wound up settling before a hearing. http://www.prochiefsauthentic.com/Youth-Tyrann-Mathieu-Elite-Jersey/ . Philadelphia is 2-0 against the Senators this season and scored five goals in each victory. The Flyers recorded a 5-0 win in Ottawa on Nov. 12 and then earned a 5-2 home decision on Nov. 19. The Flyers have claimed three straight and four of the last five encounters with the Sens overall and Philly has won two in a row and three of its past four tests in Canadas capital city.Super Bowl 50 comes live from San Francisco on Sunday. Super Bowls in a Tweet: Part One Look back on the first part of our countdown To celebrate the special anniversary, weve summarised all 49 Super Bowls so far, using no more than 140 characters to describe each one.Heres part two of our twitter-friendly run through, starting with...Super Bowl XXVKicker Scott Norwood misses wide-right from 47 yards with last second field goal to win it for the Bills over the Bill Parcells-led Giants Super Bowl XXVI#BillsLoseAgainSuper Bowl XXVIIBills lose big time, by 35 points!Super Bowl XXVIIISound familiar? 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Elway finally earns Super Bowl ring aged 37 and at fourth attempt, riding 3-TD, MVP effort from RB Terrell DavisSuper Bowl XXXIIIBroncos win back-to-back as Elway somersaults out of the NFL with MVP performance in win over the FalconsSuper Bowl XXXIVTitans stopped at the one-yard-line as time expires to lose to Kurt Warner (414 yards, 2 TDs) and the #GreatestShowOnTurf Super Bowl XXXVQB clash of the ages, Trent Dilfer v Kerry Collins….. Who?! 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Jerome Bettis retires in front of hometown Detroit crowd as Pittsburgh Steelers beat Seattle SeahawksSuper Bowl XLIDevin Hester returns opening kick-off for TD but thats as good as it gets for Bears as Peyton Manning wins first ring with the ColtsSuper Bowl XLIIYounger Manning, Eli, pulls of greatest shock in Super Bowl history, beating undefeated Patriots, helped by that #DavidTyreeCatch Super Bowl XLIIISteelers secure record sixth Super Bowl in win over the Cardinals as Santonio Holmes hauls in six-yard TD from Big Ben with seconds to goSuper Bowl XLIVBrees completes New Orleans revival after 2005 Hurricane Katrina with Saints riding surprise second-half onside kick to win over ColtsSuper Bowl XLVRodgers wins a first title, with his 3-TD, MVP performance leading the Packers over the Steelers, denying them a seventh Super Bowl Super Bowl XLVIGiants prove to be Bradys bogey team once again, Eli earning a second Super Bowl and most crucially, one more than his brotherSuper Bowl XLVIIThe #Battleofthebrothers as John Harbaugh gets the better of Jim in coaching battle, and Flacco outguns Kaepernick, with Ravens withstanding 49ers rally How to watch Super Bowl 50 Follow all the build-up with us on Sky Sports Super Bowl XLVIIISeahawks smash Broncos, and more specifically Peyton, in 35-point thrashing in the colder climate of New YorkSuper Bowl XLIXMalcolm Butler picks off Russell Wilson on final play as Patriots hold on for fourth Super Bowl and deny Seahawks second straight title Also See: NFL Video Newtons physics NFL on Sky Sports How to watch SB50 ' ' '
DETROIT -- The Detroit Grand Prix attracted more fans to Belle Isle and drew a larger television audience than it had last year, successfully hosting two full-length races in a weekend for the first time in IndyCar history. Christian Okoye Jersey . At least one person wants to make open-wheel racing doubleheaders an annual tradition in the Motor City. Detroit Grand Prix chairman Bud Denker hopes IndyCar gives him the green light to market another two-race event in 2014. "The series needs it, we want it," Denker said. "And even if theres only one next year, Ill take it and I want it every year." IndyCar plans to also have doubleheaders this year in Toronto and Houston, but hasnt announced next years schedule. "We also need to change some of rules of this sport to get this sport back to where it needs to be," Denker said. "This is one great game-changer." Denker said nearly 100,000 people made it to Belle Isle -- slightly more than in 2012 -- during the three-day event. Denker was thrilled when he heard on Monday that overnight TV ratings for the two races more than doubled the audience from last years race: The overnight rating from big cities was 0.8 on Sunday and 0.7 on Saturday. A ratings point represents 1,147,000 households, or 1 per cent of the nations homes with TVs. Simon Pagenaud and Mike Conway won the races on an improved track that held up much better than it did the year before, when pot holes and grooves spoiled the show. Denker said he spent more than an hour apologizing to fans as they left the track area last year, and went to the same place Sunday to thank them for coming. "Weve come a long way in one year," Denker said. To make next years event better on and off the track, plans are being made to re-pave the bumpy backstretch and straighten out the circuit between Turns 6 and 7 to create another area for passing. Some chalets and grandstands may also be added to take advantage of the best views. Roger Penskes Michigan-based company and Chevrolet pumped nearly $2 million into the 2.36 mile street course, which was reconfigured with a half-mile straightaway that led to some three-wide racing. "Weve had some parades in the past, but we wont anymore," Denker said. Denker and his staff, though, hope they will have an IndyCar doubleheader to promote for the next years event that is expected to follow the Indianapolis 500 as it did this year. Detroit Grand Prix general manager Charles Burns said the two-race setup allows sponsors entertain clients in part of a 15,000-square foot, double-decker chalet previously used at the London Olympics. "Its expensive, but it adds a special touch when you can build relationships with 75 people on Saturday and perhaps 75 different people on Sunday during IndyCar races," Burns said, looking down on the track from the second floor of one of the chalets. While executives from Deloitte, Quicken Loans and Cadillac entertained from the best vantage point on Belle Isle, the Scott Fountain shot water into the air with the Renaissance Center, headquarters of General Motors Co., off in the distance down the Detroit River. Detroit is often cast in a poor light, in part because it is an estimated $14 billion in debt and has a state-appointed emergency manager, but TV viewers across the world saw spectacular aerial views during the races that Denker deems priceless. "I got texts from people in London and Germany, Is that really Detroit?" Denker recalled. "How do you put on a value on that?" Jason Spriggs Jersey . Mickelson barely made the cut but had the best round of the day with nine birdies and an eagle coupled with two bogeys to sit two shots behind leader Craig Lee of Scotland. Lee shot a 69 for a 12-under 204 total. "I just love the fact I am in contention and have an opportunity in my first tournament of the year here in Abu Dhabi," Mickelson said. LeSean McCoy Jersey .875,000, avoiding arbitration. Clippards deal Monday means all eight Nationals players who filed for arbitration wound up settling before a hearing. http://www.prochiefsauthentic.com/Youth-Tyrann-Mathieu-Elite-Jersey/ . Philadelphia is 2-0 against the Senators this season and scored five goals in each victory. The Flyers recorded a 5-0 win in Ottawa on Nov. 12 and then earned a 5-2 home decision on Nov. 19. The Flyers have claimed three straight and four of the last five encounters with the Sens overall and Philly has won two in a row and three of its past four tests in Canadas capital city.Super Bowl 50 comes live from San Francisco on Sunday. Super Bowls in a Tweet: Part One Look back on the first part of our countdown To celebrate the special anniversary, weve summarised all 49 Super Bowls so far, using no more than 140 characters to describe each one.Heres part two of our twitter-friendly run through, starting with...Super Bowl XXVKicker Scott Norwood misses wide-right from 47 yards with last second field goal to win it for the Bills over the Bill Parcells-led Giants Super Bowl XXVI#BillsLoseAgainSuper Bowl XXVIIBills lose big time, by 35 points!Super Bowl XXVIIISound familiar? Bills lose record fourth on the bounce, and second straight to Cowboys, whose 90s dynasty is in full swingSuper Bowl XXIX 49ers QB Steve Young emerges from Joe Montanas San Francisco shadow with record 6-TD strong showing in blowout win over the ChargersSuper Bowl XXXCowboys #triplets of QB Troy Aikman, RB Emmitt Smith, and WR Michael Irvin win the Cowboys latest championship, bettering old foes, SteelersSuper Bowl XXXIBrett Favre wins solitary Super Bowl from storied Packers career, Desmond Howards 99-yard kick-off return icing win over PatriotsSuper Bowl XXXII #ThisOnesForJohn. Elway finally earns Super Bowl ring aged 37 and at fourth attempt, riding 3-TD, MVP effort from RB Terrell DavisSuper Bowl XXXIIIBroncos win back-to-back as Elway somersaults out of the NFL with MVP performance in win over the FalconsSuper Bowl XXXIVTitans stopped at the one-yard-line as time expires to lose to Kurt Warner (414 yards, 2 TDs) and the #GreatestShowOnTurf Super Bowl XXXVQB clash of the ages, Trent Dilfer v Kerry Collins….. Who?! Ravens defence dominates in lop-sided win over GiantsSuper Bowl XXXVI#BradyandBelichick earn first of four titles with upset win over Rams, Vinatieris field goal as time expired fending off late Warner rally Newtons physics Carolinas Superman profiled Super Bowl XXXVIIBuccaneers defence wallops Raiders with QB Gannon throwing a record-high five picks as Coach Gruden comes back to haunt his former teamSuper Bowl XXXVIIIPatriots edge out Panthers as MVP Brady throw for a 3-TD Super Bowl best, while at half-time Janet Jackson exposes a… #wardrobemalfunction Super Bowl XXXIXPats go back-to-back despite 122-yard effort by Eagles WR Terrell Owens, playing on an injured ankle with two screws and a metal plateSuper Bowl XLSteelers ride #TheBus home. Mitchell Schwartz Jersey. Jerome Bettis retires in front of hometown Detroit crowd as Pittsburgh Steelers beat Seattle SeahawksSuper Bowl XLIDevin Hester returns opening kick-off for TD but thats as good as it gets for Bears as Peyton Manning wins first ring with the ColtsSuper Bowl XLIIYounger Manning, Eli, pulls of greatest shock in Super Bowl history, beating undefeated Patriots, helped by that #DavidTyreeCatch Super Bowl XLIIISteelers secure record sixth Super Bowl in win over the Cardinals as Santonio Holmes hauls in six-yard TD from Big Ben with seconds to goSuper Bowl XLIVBrees completes New Orleans revival after 2005 Hurricane Katrina with Saints riding surprise second-half onside kick to win over ColtsSuper Bowl XLVRodgers wins a first title, with his 3-TD, MVP performance leading the Packers over the Steelers, denying them a seventh Super Bowl Super Bowl XLVIGiants prove to be Bradys bogey team once again, Eli earning a second Super Bowl and most crucially, one more than his brotherSuper Bowl XLVIIThe #Battleofthebrothers as John Harbaugh gets the better of Jim in coaching battle, and Flacco outguns Kaepernick, with Ravens withstanding 49ers rally How to watch Super Bowl 50 Follow all the build-up with us on Sky Sports Super Bowl XLVIIISeahawks smash Broncos, and more specifically Peyton, in 35-point thrashing in the colder climate of New YorkSuper Bowl XLIXMalcolm Butler picks off Russell Wilson on final play as Patriots hold on for fourth Super Bowl and deny Seahawks second straight title Also See: NFL Video Newtons physics NFL on Sky Sports How to watch SB50 ' ' '
