Racing Poster, "Detroit Grand Prix," 1982
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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. British driver John Watson won the inaugural 1982 event for the McLaren team. The race shifted to the CART Indy car series in 1989.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Poster
Date Made
1982
Subject Date
04 June 1982 - 06 June 1982
Creator Notes
Original photograph by Dick Reed. Poster design by Gary Shortt. Poster published by the Detroit Renaissance Grand Prix Inc.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
87.15.20.1
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: 22.5 in
Inscriptions
Poster reads: DETROIT GRAND PRIX JUNE 4-6, 1982
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