[7] The circuit is a 2.04-mile (3.28 km) temporary street circuit that is run in a clockwise direction, with the start-finish line located on Pratt Street, passing by various Baltimore landmarks, including the Baltimore Convention Center, the Inner Harbor, and Camden Yards.

The cars circle around Oriole Park at Camden Yards stadium to Russell Street, where they turn north once more.

Finally, the cars navigate a temporary chicane placed at the junction between Pratt and Howard Street as they cross train lines.

However, during the first practice sessions for the 2012 race, several drivers — including Simon Pagenaud and Oriol Servià — became airborne as they crossed the train tracks.

[11] The fastest official race lap records at the Grand Prix of Baltimore are listed as: Along with the closing of the commercial center of downtown Baltimore for track preparation, trees were removed from city streets, spawning a court case.

[16] Also, Baltimore Brew identified $42,400 in campaign contributions over the preceding four years to Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and other political officials from investors and businesses that stood to gain from the race being held.

[17] After its inaugural run, it was reported that the race failed to bring as much economic activity to Baltimore as had been promised[18] and that Baltimore Racing Development has had difficulties paying monies owed to local businesses[19] and the state, the latter resulting in a $567,000 tax lien being filed.