Racing Poster, "Detroit Grand Prix Three," 1984

THF81780 / Racing Poster, "Detroit Grand Prix Three," 1984
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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 driver Nelson Piquet won the 1984 contest for Britain's Brabham team. The race shifted to the CART Indy car series in 1989.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1984

Subject Date

22 June 1984 - 24 June 1984

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

87.15.20.3

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height : 12 in
Width: 36 in

Inscriptions

Print reads: Detroit Grand Prix Three / June 22-23-24, 1984