CHARLES BURNS, III
GENERAL MANAGER
CHEVROLET DETROIT BELLE ISLE GRAND PRIX
Charles Burns, III is the General Manager of the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix and oversees all day-to-day operations of the popular annual event.
As former U.S. Marine who worked as an Indiana State trooper for over 10 years before transitioning to motorsports, Burns is experienced in all areas event management, including operations, sponsorship, security, and media/community relations. He has worked with the IZOD Indy Car Series and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for over 12 years, serving as Director of Security since 2003. The Indiana native has extensive operational and security experience, helping to direct 12 Indianapolis 500-mile races, seven Formula One Grand Prix events and numerous NASCAR and MotoGP races.
Burns has relocated to Detroit from Indianapolis with his wife Michelle and children, Sydney and Brayden.
