Belle Isle Grand Prix 2012 Results: Reaction, Leaders and Post-Race Analysis

The Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix is one of the most difficult tracks on the IndyCar series, and it certainly lived up to its reputation on Sunday. Described as "wretchedly tough" and a "bumpy, twisty 2.1-mile street course" by MLive.com and Mike Brudenell of the Detroit Free Press, respectively, the track proved to be a nightmare for IndyCar drivers and fans alike.Scott Dixon eventually claimed the checkered flag, but not before gashes in the track caused a two-hour delay.On lap 44, a giant gash appeared on the track after some of the asphalt came undone. This caused a two-hour red flag, and race officials shortened the race from 90 to 60 laps.When competition resumed, Dixon took control and never relinquished it. He comfortably won t...

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