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.

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
Racing Poster, "Detroit Grand Prix," 1982