Saddiq Bey, who emerged as one of the Detroit Pistons' young stars last season, will serve as grand marshal for Sunday's Detroit Grand Prix at Belle Isle.
Bey will participate in pre- and post-race ceremonies for the second race in the IndyCar Series weekend doubleheader, including the official command of “Drivers, To Your Cars” before the noon race.
“It’s an honor to be the grand marshal for the Detroit Grand Prix,” Bey said in a statement released Wednesday by the Detroit Grand Prix. “The city has such a rich history within the sports and car industries and I’m excited to be a part of this incredible event on Belle Isle.