Racing Poster, "Detroit Grand Prix V," 1986

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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. Brazilian racing great Ayrton Senna won the 1986 contest for Britain's Team Lotus. The race shifted to the CART Indy car series in 1989.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1986

Subject Date

20 June 1986 - 22 June 1986

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.15.20.5

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 in

Inscriptions

Advertising on each car reads [car number 2]: Goodyear, Denim; [Car number 3]: Parmalet; [Car number 4]: Benetton; [Car number 5]: Marlboro. Print reads at top: Detroit Grand Prix V Print reads at bottom: June 20 21 22 1986 On side: Detroit Renaissance Grand Prix Inc. 1986