DETROIT -- State officials are deciding whether to continue hosting the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle, a state park and island that opponents say is negatively affected by the annual event.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is considering whether to allow the race to continue after a five-year contract expires following the 2018 race.
The department held a public meeting Wednesday at the Belle Isle Nature Center to gather feedback. Dozens of residents attended.
Opponents voiced concerns about the race's environmental impact. Several conservation groups have requested a third-party environmental impact study on how the race affects island habitat.