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Track action scene, (Car Number 1), a Brabham BT53, (Nelson Piquet, driver). Aftermath of the first lap crash, which lead to a restart. The Renaissance Center is visible in the background.

United States Grand Prix Detroit

  • Title United States Grand Prix Detroit
  • Source Geoffrey Hewitt Photograph Collection  
  • Description Track action scene, (Car Number 1), a Brabham BT53, (Nelson Piquet, driver). Aftermath of the first lap crash, which lead to a restart. The Renaissance Center is visible in the background.
  • Years 1984  
  • Date 1984-06-24
  • Photographer Geoffrey Hewitt  
  • City Detroit  
  • State Michigan  
  • Country United States  
  • Marque Brabham  
  • Model Brabham BT53  
  • Engine Type BMW L4  
  • Group/Class Formula One  
  • Vehicle Markings Parmalat (decal)
  • Event United States Grand Prix  
  • Venue Detroit Street Circuit  
  • Entrant MRD International  
  • Race Data Nelson Piquet driving Car Number 1, a Brabham BT53, qualified first and finished first in the 63 laps race.
  • Identifier 2012-015GHEW-BW-1984-b5_6.9_0024
  • Original Format black-and-white negatives  
  • Rights Copyright has been assigned to The Revs Institute. Although copyright was transferred by the donor, copyright in some items in the collection may still be held by their respective creator. The researcher assumes full responsibility for conforming to the laws of libel, privacy, and copyright which may be involved in the use of this collection.

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