M1 Event Center

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Made for Luxury Built for Speed

A complete automotive experience built for drivers, enthusiasts, and events of every scale.

Endless Possibilities

From intimate gatherings to large-scale corporate events, M1 Event Center offers flexible indoor and outdoor spaces tailored to your vision.

Turnkey Event Solutions

Our experienced event team coordinates planning, logistics, catering, and production so you can focus on your guests.

Motorsports Experience

Enhance your event with experiences available nowhere else, from professional simulators to high-performance driving activities.

Premium Hospitality

Deliver an elevated experience with exceptional catering, modern amenities, and hospitality tailored to your audience.

Make an Impression

Trackside views, contemporary design, and a one-of-a-kind Metro Detroit destination create memorable events from start to finish.
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Indoor Spaces
100+
Total Event Space
20K
Square Feet Capacity in Largest Space
10+
Outdoor Spaces
Event Planning

Everything You Need to Start Planning

Download venue resources, review floor plans, and explore event details to start planning your experience at M1 Event Center. When you're ready, our event team is here to help bring your vision to life.
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Capacity & Floor Plans

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Venue Map

Explore the circuit, venue grounds, event spaces, and key points of interest.
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Room Set-Up Examples

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Parking Information

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Plaza
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A spacious outdoor gathering area located directly in front of the Event Center. Ideal for receptions, festivals, vehicle displays, sponsor activations, and large-scale events in an open-air setting.
Grand Concourse Ballroom
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A modern, flexible ballroom featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, generous square footage, and sweeping views of the M1 property. Designed to accommodate galas, corporate functions, presentations, and private events.
Stirling Salon
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An intimate and sophisticated venue within the Event Center, ideal for VIP hospitality, executive meetings, private receptions, and smaller gatherings that require a more exclusive atmosphere.
Senna Skydeck/Patio
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An elevated indoor-outdoor space overlooking the circuit. Modern design and panoramic views create a memorable setting for networking, hospitality, and special events.
Pavilion
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A 6,000 square foot, covered, all weather event space capable of being fully enclosed, or opened from all sides based on your needs. Perfect for receptions, hospitality events, and experiences that blend indoor comfort with outdoor excitement.
Pavilion Square
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Versatile paved open area suited for outdoor activations, vehicle showcases, social gatherings, and branded experiences. It’s flexible layout keeps guests connected to the energy of the M1 Circuit.
Pit Lane
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Located steps from the circuit, this adaptable venue supports vehicle staging, paddock-style hospitality, product launches, and interactive brand activations in the heart of the action.
M1 Arena
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A 2.5-acre, paved vehicle dynamic space designed for high-energy experiences, including autocross, vehicle displays, demonstrations, team-building activities, and large group gatherings.
Track Experiences

Where Hospitality Meets Horsepower

Race Speed Track Experience Laps

Experience the M1 Circuit from the passenger seat as a professional driver takes you on two exhilarating high-speed laps. Feel the incredible acceleration, thrilling speed, and precision handling through every corner and straightaway during this unforgettable motorsports experience.

Radical Experience

The thrill of pure performance with a ride-along in a Radical race car driven by an M1 professional driver.

Lead Follow on M1 Circuit

Get behind the wheel and follow a professional instructor around the M1 Circuit. Learn performance driving fundamentals while experiencing the track in one of our high-performance vehicles.

Autocross on the Arena

Test your skills against the clock on a precision-designed autocross course. Navigate a challenging layout focused on control, accuracy, and driver confidence in a competitive environment.

Slalom Skills

Weave Through the Cones, Beat the Clock, and Push Your Limits in This Fast-Paced Precision Exercise.

Dual Drifting Ride Along

Experience the thrill of controlled oversteer from the passenger seat of a professionally driven drift car. Feel every transition, slide, and maneuver as drivers showcase their skills.

Drag Racing Experience

From the roar of the engine to the rush of acceleration, every moment is built to ignite your senses and leave a lasting impression as you launch down the 1/8 mile drag strip.

High-End Simulators

Step into advanced racing simulators that replicate real-world vehicle dynamics and track conditions. Choose from multiple vehicles and circuits while sharpening your skills off the track.

M1 South Off Road Track

Expanding beyond the pavement, delivering off-road excitement designed for rugged performance, driver development, and all-terrain vehicle testing.

Event Highlights

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Corporate

Bizfleets EV Summit 2023

MIeFLEET – EV Summit 2023 at M1 Concourse – Powered by BizFleets. This conference utilized the M1 Circuit and Event Center to showcase electronic vehicles.

Corporate

Blue Arc | Ride & Drive at the M1 Concourse

Watch to see how Blue Arc utilized event center space for their presentation and the track for consumer experiences.

Corporate

Stellantis Fleet & Small Business Solutions | Stellantis Fleet Preview Event 2025 | Customer Review

Fleet Preview event with insights from the Stellantis Fleet leadership and a few customer takes on our entire fleet lineup.

Fundraising & Galas

U CAN-CER VIVE Dreamy Evening for the Cure Raised Over $500K!

U CAN-CER VIVE Dreamy Evening for the Cure on Friday, June 2, 2023, honors and recognizes individuals who are making a difference and an impact in the community and in the world of cancer.

Fundraising & Galas

2023 Checkered Flag Ball Drives the Pontiac Community

Each year at M1 Concourse, we hold the Checkered Flag Challenge Ball, a fundraiser that benefits M1 Concourse’s Checkered Flag Challenge during the American Speed Festival.

Fundraising & Galas

JFMD - NEXTGen Detroit - EPIC 2021 Event Recap

Celebrate outdoors with all the energy and excitement where every corner brings something new to discover.

Fundraising & Galas

Uncorked for a Cure at M1 Concourse

Display Group is a preferred vendor and transformed the event for the recent Uncork for a Cure fundraiser.

Fundraising & Galas

Uncorked for a Cure at M1 Concourse

Display Group is a preferred vendor and transformed the event for the recent Uncork for a Cure fundraiser.

Festivals

Cars Under the Stars Spectacular Presented by Coca-Cola

Park your car at M1 Concourse and watch from the comfort of your front seats. The Annual Cars Under the Stars Fireworks Spectacular presented by Coca-Cola includes live entertainment along with a variety of family activities, food trucks, craft beer, and fireworks!

Social

Itai Bar Mitzvah Video

Itai celebrated this milestone event with close family and friends at our event center and on track with race speed track experiences.

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Quad Mitzvah - M1 Concourse Pontiac

Let us tell your Bar or Bat Mitzvah story!

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Hannah's Bat Mitzvah Highlight Film - M1 Concourse - Pontiac

Let us highlight your Special Celebration!

Experiences

Great Lakes Cigar Fest 2025 | Official Recap

From the first spark to the final ash, the first-ever Great Lakes Cigar Fest was one for the books. Premium cigars, great food, live music, and a community of cigar lovers came together for an unforgettable day.

Experiences

75+ GMC Motorhomes Visit M1 Concourse

Approximately 125 GMC Motorhome owners – at least 75 motorhomes – from all over the United States and Canada gathered at M1 Concourse, the birthplace of the GMC Motorhome, to celebrate the proclamation of National GMC Motorhome Day.

Experiences

Race Track Experiences

Get your hearts pounding with two full-speed laps with a pro driver around the M1Circuit.

Experiences

Drift Indy M1 Concourse

Feel the rush as you slide through precision turns on our drift course, guided by expert drift drivers, for an unforgettable experience that leaves an adrenaline-fueled impression.

Experiences

Motor Bella Drone Show | Firefly Drone Shows

Each show is thoughtfully designed and meticulously produced so your audience experiences something truly unforgettable.

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Event Center Entrance

45399 Woodward Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48341

All Deliveries

25 Rapid St.,
Pontiac, MI 48341

Phone Number

248-326-9104

Email Address

events@m1concourse.com
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Customer Testimonials

What Our Guests Are Saying

Real experiences. Real adrenaline. See why drivers, enthusiasts, and event hosts love M1 Concourse.
“You and your guys did an amazing job. Joe, Alex, Dan… everyone … the auto cross was good fun…. the on track speeds were fun for everyone …. and the weather actually was perfect as we all now have great stories to tell because of it. Clients raved about everything … I think we have an annual event on our hands!!!”
Vince M.
Thank you for delivering an amazing graduation experience and a beautiful evening to celebrate the accomplishments of graduation from our program. The group mentioned throughout the event how great the experience was. From the start, we wanted to do something unique for them, and we couldn’t have delivered that without your guidance and engagement.
Ryan M.
I highly recommend this venue. The energy and atmosphere are unique, and the staff is professional and so accommodating!
Jennifer
I just want to thank you for the incredibly warm and professional reception you gave us yesterday at the M1 Concourse. Trust me when I say that we have worked with lots of venues, and we do not often get the kind of support and service that you gave us. Shelby was incredibly efficient, helpful and pleasant to work with and the whole thing was really smooth and excellent. We really appreciate it and hope to be back in Detroit sooner rather than later!
Clare
Received multiple compliments on the food Great staff willing to go above and beyond. Huge thanks to Bruce, Ali, Joe and the whole operations team and driving instructors!
Navreet
The venue was absolutely beautiful. Bruce & Shelby were so wonderful to work with! We definitely are returning next year.
Linda

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