Racing Poster, "Detroit Grand Prix IV," 1985

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Artifact Overview

From 1982 to 1988, the annual Detroit Grand Prix was a Formula One event with drivers competing on a challenging street circuit through downtown. Each year, an original commemorative poster captured the excitement of the race. Finnish driver Keke Rosberg won the 1985 contest for Britain's Williams racing team. The race shifted to the CART Indy car series in 1989.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1985

Subject Date

21 June 1985 - 23 June 1985

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.15.20.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Detroit Renaissance Grand Prix.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height : 36 in
Width: 22.25 in

Inscriptions

Print reads: Detroit Grand Prix IV June 21 22 23 1985 Printed on side: Detroit Renaissance Grand Prix, Inc. 1985
Racing Poster, "Detroit Grand Prix IV," 1985