Felix Rosenqvist Finishes 6th in Full Eminem Shade 45 Car Wrap at Detroit Grand Prix
Felix Rosenqvist finished 6th at the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix driving the full Eminem Shade 45 livery — just days after winning the Indianapolis 500. The epic hip-hop and IndyCar crossover in Eminem’s hometown explained.
By @bradleymines ·
Indy 500 Champion Races in Full Shade 45 Wrap Right in Eminem’s Hometown
When Felix Rosenqvist took to the streets of Detroit for the 2026 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, his car turned heads for all the right reasons. The No. 60 Meyer Shank Racing Honda was wrapped in a stunning full Shade 45 livery — a direct tribute to Eminem’s SiriusXM hip-hop radio station. Just one week after winning the Indianapolis 500, Rosenqvist brought Eminem’s brand to one of the most iconic races on the IndyCar calendar.
The official reveal of the Shade 45 livery on Felix Rosenqvist's #60 Meyer Shank Racing IndyCar.
Who Is Felix Rosenqvist?
Felix Rosenqvist is a 34-year-old Swedish racing driver. In May 2026 he won the Indianapolis 500 — one of the biggest and most prestigious races in the world — in one of the closest finishes in the event’s history. That victory made him a major name heading into the Detroit weekend.
What Is the Detroit Grand Prix?
The Detroit Grand Prix is an IndyCar race run on a temporary street circuit through downtown Detroit. Unlike most races on permanent tracks, the cars race on closed city streets, making it one of the most challenging and exciting events of the season — especially for fans in Eminem’s hometown.
Studio render of the Eminem-branded Shade 45 IndyCar, produced by Eminem.
The Shade 45 Partnership
Shade 45 is Eminem’s long-running SiriusXM channel dedicated to uncut hip-hop. For the Detroit Grand Prix weekend, Meyer Shank Racing partnered with Shade 45 to create a full custom livery on Rosenqvist’s car. Team co-owner Mike Shank said the collaboration felt perfect: “Detroit has such an iconic identity rooted in both music and motorsports, so having Shade 45 and Eminem represented on Felix’s car feels like a perfect fit.”
The Shade 45 #60 in the pit lane at the 2026 Detroit Grand Prix.
How the Race Went
Rosenqvist had a solid run in the special Eminem-themed car but ultimately finished in 6th place. While it wasn’t a victory, racing in Detroit with full Shade 45 branding just days after his Indy 500 win still created one of the most talked-about moments of the 2026 season.
Why This Matters to Eminem Fans
This was a real, high-profile partnership between Shade 45, SiriusXM, and Meyer Shank Racing. Seeing Eminem’s brand on a competitive IndyCar — especially in his hometown of Detroit — gave massive mainstream exposure to Shade 45 and showed how Eminem’s influence continues to expand far beyond music.