Annual events honor state’s automotive heritage
Waving checkered flags, pulsing music, and roaring engines fueled the massive crowd's energy at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.
Thousands of enthusiastic spectators witnessed the rubber-to-the-road action over a three-day weekend from May 29-31, celebrating the Motor City’s legendary car culture while helping to support local charities.
The 12th annual Detroit Grand Prix started the weekend festivities by hosting a fundraising event. Five Michigan-area not-for-profit organizations will benefit from the more than $1.2 million raised.
Enbridge had a presence at the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear, led by (at right, from left to right) Chance Morningstar, Kirstie Staelens and Lauren Rickley.
Now, Michigan is preparing for another revered event—the 50th annual St. Ignace Car Show Weekend, from June 25-27.
The 2026 St. Ignace Car Show Weekend will feature hundreds of classic and custom vehicles, downtown cruises, fireworks over the bay, and special guest appearances, according to the organizer, St. Ignace Visitors Bureau.
“We are excited to be part of this historic event,” said Lauren Rickley, an Enbridge senior community engagement advisor and St. Ignace native.
“It’s one of those events that attracts people from across the Midwest and has become a tradition for generations of people.”
For half a century, St. Ignace has roared to life each summer with one of the most iconic automotive celebrations in the Midwest, the St. Ignace Car Show Weekend.
What began as a local car cruise has grown into one of the nation’s longest-running, all-make car shows, organizers note. It also helps boost tourism to the waterfront town located across the Mackinac Bridge.
"This year is extra special, because we are honoring five decades of automotive passion in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula."
Lauren Rickley
Enbridge community engagement
senior advisor, Michigan
Energizing Michigan communities
“Fast cars take real energy,” said Kirstie Staelens, Enbridge senior community engagement advisor.
“Enbridge moves energy through pipelines that keep Michigan moving. Our pipeline systems transport the energy that literally and figuratively makes events like this possible.”
These two automotive events bring a different level of energy than the fuel transported through Enbridge pipelines in Michigan, though that combined energy is essential to the success of these treasured experiences.
“Both events are must-visit destinations for anyone looking to experience the best of Michigan's summer car culture,” said Staelens.
