Detroit Grand Prix 1982 Pillow

In 1982, the U.S. became the first country to host three World Championship Grands Prix in one season. In addition to the United States Grand Prix West in Long Beach and the Las Vegas races, the new event was held in Detroit, Michigan on another street course encompassing the Renaissance Center. The original circuit had seventeen corners in 2.493 miles, including two very tricky hairpins and a tunnel that enclosed a gentle right-hand bend next to the river, and proved to be even slower than Monaco. The Battle for Motor City was a tough course that attracted the best of international circuit racers, but was an especially important race for Detroit's own big three and the cars they campaigned or powered.